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AGENDA
Committee of the Whole Meeting
8:00 AM - Friday, February 16, 2018
Maplewood Greens
8:00 am - Continental Breakfast
8:30 am - Support Planned Growth and Influence Decisions that Impact
the City
1. Balancing Economic Promotion and Development with Growth Impacts
a) Planned Growth (Growth Management Targets, Density & Zoning)
b) Strategies for Protecting and Creating Affordable Housing
c) Short-term Rental Housing (Airbnb's; VRBO's)
2. Public Amenities
a) Growth and Public Amenities
10:30 am - Break
3. 10:45 am - Transit/Transportation
a) Addressing Capacity for Commuting to and from Work (both in and out of Renton)
b) Addressing Impacts from Diversion
c) Regional Transportation System Initiative Update
d) Addressing Impacts from Development (fees, fines, restrictions enough?)
4. Parking in Neighborhoods Update
(already on 2018 docket)
5. Promote Economic Vitality and Strategically Position Renton for the
Future
a) Addressed in Thursday's agenda: Economic Development and Civic Core discussion
12:15 pm - Lunch
12:45 pm - Meet Service Demands and Provide High Quality Customer
Service
6. Budget Priorities/Projections
a) Financial Forecast
b) Priorities for 2019-2020
c) Revenue Options
d) Levels of Service/Lines of Business (scope of services provided)
e) Schedule for discussions with Council
• Budget Briefings at Committee Level?
f) Review Process
Reclassification Process
Reorganization Process
2:15 pm - Break
2:30 pm - Provide a Safe, Healthy, Vibrant Community
Building an Inclusive, Informed City with Opportunities for All
7. Update on Inclusion Efforts
a) Equity Lens Update
8. Human Service Needs/Vulnerable Populations
a) Services and level of service to Renton homeless population
• Including cold weather shelter operations
b) Encampment removal process on public and private property
Policy and Procedure
Encampment Cleanup Tally
Encampment Removals
c) Human Services Resource Guide
9. Public Safety Level of Service
a) Perception of lack of physical presence in Downtown, other areas (Airport)
10. 3:30 pm - Review and Update Business Plan
a) 2018-2023 Business Plan
11. 4:30 pm - Summary of Actions Taken, Concluding Remarks, Adjourn
PLANNED GROWTH
Background:
The City’s Business Plan states that the city supports planned growth by fostering development of
vibrant, sustainable, attractive, mixed-use neighborhoods in urban centers.
The City has accepted responsibility for planning for 14,050 new household and 28,755 new jobs by
2035 as identified in the King County household and employment growth targets (attached).
According to Buildable Lands analysis (attached), which evaluates the number of households and
jobs the City can accommodate based on current zoning, the City has the capacity to accommodate
15,351 new households.
Recent projections from the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) indicate the region needs to plan
for 1.8 million more people and 1.2 million more jobs by 2050.
Since the adoption of Growth Management Act (GMA), the State has put significant limitations on
the authority of cities to tax residential development.
o Residential growth no longer pays in taxes the cost it requires for facilities and services.
When the GMA was adopted, there was an expectation that the State would provide additional
funding for infrastructure to ensure adequate facilities were in place at the time of development.
This has not occurred.
Comprehensive Plan Update and Development Regulations Amendments:
The City has adopted several amendments to the development regulations that are impacting
the look and feel of density, in single family residential zones in particular. In some cases, the
amendments have reduced the number of lots a parcel can be subdivided into. These items
include:
o Tree retention. Trees that are retained as part of a subdivision that are not located on a
residential lot are required to be placed in tracts. This is a new requirement. It has in some
cases reduced the number of lots developed because tracts are not a buildable area.
o Minimum lot sizes and setbacks. In the R-4 zone, minimum lot size was increased from
8,000 to 9,000 square feet. Additionally, the side setback was increased from 5 feet to a
combined 20 feet, with not less than 7½ feet on either side. In the R-8 zone, the minimum
lot size was standardized to 5,000 square feet. Previously, subdivisions of parcels larger
than 1 acre were allowed 4,500 square foot minimum lot sizes. Additionally, in the R-8 zone
the front setback increased from 15 feet to 20 feet and the side setback increased from 5
feet to a combined 15 feet with not less than 5 feet on either side. In these two zones,
these standards, in particular the increased minimum lot size in R-4, have in some cases
reduced the number of lots that can be developed in a subdivision (attached).
A new single-family residential zone was created, R-6. This zone improved the range of options
available for zoning (previously zoning went from R-4 to R-8, a doubling of density). It also
serves as a transition between the lower density residential zones and the smaller lot
development that is associated with R-8 development. Many areas (portions of Kennydale,
Highlands, and Cascade neighborhood) that are largely built out with R-6 zone lot sizes (7,000
square feet) were rezoned from R-8 to R-6.
In response to community desire to preserve single-family character, rezoned much of South
Renton from RMT (Residential Multi-Family Traditional) – 35 dwelling units per acre, RMU
(Residential Multi-Family Urban) – 75 dwelling units per acre, and/or CD (Center Downtown) –
100 dwelling units per acre to R-14.
Rezoned RMF zoned areas without existing multi-family development or with predominant
multi-family development in the area to lower density zones (R-8 or R-10). Rezoned several
areas from CA to lower density zones and restricted maximum density in East Plateau and
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Kennydale to 30 dwelling units per acre. Multi-family residential development is no longer
allowed in the CA zone in Benson and Talbot.
With these changes, high density multi-family has been focused into areas where: 1) adequate
planning and infrastructure exist or have been planned for and 2) where it will leverage
redevelopment of existing antiquated housing or commercial buildings.
Amended CO (Commercial Office) zone to allow multi-family development when it is in close
proximity to significant transportation infrastructure (for example, in the Longacres area near
the Sounder station). This creates an opportunity to create Transit Oriented Developments
where significant employment areas also have housing.
Bonus density criteria were amended to only allow density bonuses for providing affordable
housing.
Next Steps:
Coordinate with King County to evaluate the Buildable Lands available in Renton.
Participate in Countywide assessment and designation of Housing and Employment Growth
Targets.
Continue to monitor land availability data.
As Community Plans are developed, review zoning and land uses in the Plan area with the
community.
Continue to plan and construct Capital Facilities and Transportation infrastructure in areas
where density is planned.
Continue to coordinate with and represent Renton on the King County Growth Management
Policy Board, the PSRC, and the Sound Cities Association.
Review and possibly comment on PSRC SEPA Scoping Notice (attached).
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
July 23, 2014 King County Buildable Lands Report 2014 Page 13
Exhibit 2. King County Growth Targets (2006 -2031) Compared to 2007 Capacity
Regional Geography
City / Subarea Housing Target PAA Housing
Target
Housing
Capacity
+/-
?
Employment
Target
PAA Emp.
Target
Employment
Capacity
+/-
?
Net New Units Net New Units Net New Units Net New Jobs Net New Jobs Net New Jobs
2006-2031 2006-2031 2006, from BLR 2006-2031 2006-2031 2006, from BLR
Metropolitan Cities
Bellevue 17,000 290 13,670 X 53,000 49,100 -
Seattle 86,000 128,900 146,700 254,900
Total 103,000 142,570 199,700 304,000
Core Cities
Auburn 9,620 9,190 -19,350 - 17,760 -
Bothell 3,000 810 2,860 -4,800 200 6,040
Burien 4,440 3,170 X 4,960 3,260 X
Federal Way 8,100 2,390 5,670 X 12,300 290 8,860 X
Kent 9,270 90 9,080 -13,280 210 12,540 -
Kirkland 8,570 - 6,380 X 20,850 - 12,600 X
Redmond 10,200 640 8,990 X 23,000 25,075
Renton 14,835 3,895 16,250 29,000 470 29,550
SeaTac 5,800 5,240 -25,300 17,730 X
Tukwila 4,800 50 3,490 X 15,500 2,050 16,200
Total 78,635 70,320 168,340 149,615
Larger Cities
Des Moines 3,000 3,300 5,000 3,950 X
Issaquah 5,750 290 6,900 20,000 19,100 -
Kenmore 3,500 5,020 3,000 3,050
Maple Valley 1,800 1,060 2,380 2,000 3,770
Mercer Island 2,000 1,760 X 1,000 820 X
Sammamish 4,000 350 3,740 -1,800 - X
Shoreline 5,000 6,890 5,000 3,490 X
Woodinville 3,000 2,140 X 5,000 3,770 X
Total 28,050 32,130 42,800 37,950
Small Cities
Algona 190 320 210 580
Beaux Arts 3 5 3 - ?
Black Diamond 1,900 4,270 1,050 4,700
Carnation 330 800 370 1,570
Clyde Hill 10 25 - -
Covington 1,470 3,300 1,320 3,330
Duvall 1,140 2,650 840 1,600
Enumclaw 1,425 3,250 735 1,790
Hunts Point 1 1 - -
Lake Forest Park 475 675 210 380
Medina 19 40 - -
Milton 50 90 420 160 2,470
Newcastle 1,200 1,500 735 870
Normandy Park 120 275 65 170
North Bend 665 1,600 1,050 7,760
Pacific 285 135 560 370 350 -
Skykomish 10 35 - -
Snoqualmie 1,615 3,480 1,050 900 X
Yarrow Point 14 35 - -
Total 10,922 23,241 8,168 26,470
Urban Unincorporated
Total 12,470 20,190 9,060 9,200
King County UGA Total 233,077 288,451 428,068 527,235
Key: Sufficient capacity
Slight shortfall -
Substantial shortfall X
The base year for these Targets is 2006. As cities annex territory, PAA targets
shift into Targets column.
Adjustments to Burien, Kent & Kirkland targets have been made to account for
2010 and 2011 annexations.
King County Growth Targets Committee, Growth Management Planning Council, August
2009. Adjusted June2011
capacity in 2007 BLR
meets target
less than 10% short
of target
more than 10% short
of target
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
July 23 , 2014 King County Buildable Lands Report 2 014 Page 72
1. RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Residential Development Activity: 2001-2005 Housing Unit Update, 2006 to 2012
Single Multi-Total
Family*family Hous'g Units
Plats Recorded 2006 Base Year 14,373 12,726 27,099
0 - 3 du/acre 4.4 0.7 0.7 0.0 3.0 4 1.3
3 - 5 du/acre 165.7 23.9 23.7 14.0 104.1 542 5.2 2006-12 Change 1,515 1,584 3,099
5 - 7 du/acre
7 - 9 du/acre 220.9 19.1 25.7 13.6 162.7 1,095 6.7 =2012 Units (old bdry)15,888 14,310 30,198
> 9 du/acre 116.2 9.9 15.7 24.8 65.8 523 8.0
Plats Total 507.3 53.6 65.8 52.4 335.6 2,164 6.4 Plus anxtn, adjustmt 6,300 3,870 10,170
Single-Family Permits Issued = 2012 Adj. H.Units 22,188 18,180 40,368
0 - 3 du/acre 8.8 4 0.5 * single family includes mobile homes
3 - 5 du/acre 89.4 478 5.3
5 - 7 du/acre
7 - 9 du/acre 189.3 1,225 6.5
> 9 du/acre 72.0 666 9.3
SF Pmts Total n/a n/a n/a n/a 359.5 2,373 6.6 Housing Growth Target (2006-2031)14,000
Housing Units: 2006-2012
Multifamily Permits Issued Net New SF Units Permitted -1,516
< 9 du/acre Net New MF Units Permitted -1,583
9 - 13 du/acre 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4 4 10.3 Net New Units, Annex Area -30
13 - 19 du/acre 32.5 11.3 0.5 0.4 20.4 262 12.8 Net New Units (2006-2012)-3,129
19 - 31 du/acre 61.9 33.1 7.4 1.0 20.4 220 10.8 835
31 - 48 du/acre Net Adjustment to Target -2,294
48 + du/acre 7.9 0.0 0.0 0.2 7.7 578 74.7
Other zones 7.5 0.0 1.3 0.3 5.8 193 Net Adjustment to Target (2,294)
MF Pmts Total 110.2 44.4 9.2 1.8 54.8 1,257 22.9 Remaining Target (2012-2031)11,706
Not Applicable
Public
Purpose
(acres)
Plus Annexat'n Area Target
CITY OF RENTON
# Lots
or Units
Net
Area
(acres)
Net
Density
(units/ac)
Zoned Density
(max. du/acre)
Gross
Area
(acres)
Critical
Areas
(acres)
ROWs
(acres)
Growth Target Update, 2006 to 2012
From 2006 to 2012, the City of Renton issued permits for more than 3,000 new housing units, adding 11% to the city's housing stock.
These new units were equally divided between single family and multifamily.
-In 2007, Renton annexed the Benson Hill area wtih an additional housing units, and there were other annexations as well.
After adjusting for annexations and new construction, Renton's remaining 2012 -2031 housing target is to plan for 11,700 addit ional
housing units by 2031.AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
July 23 , 2014 King County Buildable Lands Report 2 014 Page 73
2. RESIDENTIAL LAND SUPPLY AND CAPACITY CITY OF RENTON
Residential Land Supply and Dwelling Unit Capacity (2012)
Residential Capacity Gross acres Critical Areas
ROW & Public
Purpose
Discount
Market Factor Net Available
Acres
Assumed
Density Net Capacity
Vacant Subtotal 489.76 201.64 46.32 10%217.62 1.33 / 8.44 1,229
Redev Subtotal 1,602.57 308.60 267.80 15%872.25 1.33 / 8.44 3,736
Total 2,092.33 510.24 1,089.87 4,965
Vacant Subtotal 11.38 9.74 0.04 10%1.44 19.0 / 84.0 43
Redev Subtotal 85.94 20.36 1.66 15%54.33 19.0 / 84.0 1,408
Total 97.32 30.10 55.77 1,451
Neighborhood Total 2,189.65 540.34 1,145.64 6,416
Vacant Subtotal 52.36 8.69 0.04 10%40.21 53.1 / 116.0 1,306
Redev Subtotal 170.58 14.87 0.00 15%132.35 44.5 / 116.0 5,177
Total 222.94 23.56 172.56 8,935
All Housing
Vacant Total 553.50 220.07 46.40 10%259.27 2,578
Redev Total 1,859.09 343.83 269.46 15%1,058.93 10,321
Total 2,412.59 563.90 1,318.20 15,351
Note: pipeline development is embedded in mixed-use numbers above
Capacity (2012) vs Housing Growth Target (2012-2031)
4,965
745
1,451
93
6,483
1,614
Other adjustments 0
Total Capacity (units)15,351
Remaining Housing Target (2012-2031)11,706
Surplus/Deficit Capacity 3,645
Single Family
Multifamily in Mixed-Use Zones
Multifamily Mixed UseCity TotalNeighborhoodsMixed-Use Zones - Renton CBD +
Mixed-Use Capacity in Pipeline
Capacity (units)
Single-Family Zones
Single-Family Capacity in Pipeline
Multifamily Zones
Multifamily Capacity in Pipeline
Residential capacity in Renton
exceeds the City's target by
3,600 housing units. More
than half the capacity is in the
downtown & other mixed-use
areas.
4,965
1,451
8,935
Single Family
Multifamily
Mixed Use
Housing Capacity
(in housing units)AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
July 23 , 2014 King County Buildable Lands Report 2 014 Page 74
3. COMMERCIAL-INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT CITY OF RENTON
Non-Residential Land Supply (Acres)Employment Update, 2006 to 2012
Comm'l Indust.Total
Jobs Jobs*Employment
Vacant / Redev.2006 Base Year 29,716 22,773 52,490
Commercial 258.5 63.6 0.0 0.0 194.9 10%/15%168.5
Mixed-Use 196.1 20.9 1.4 0.0 175.0 10%/15%150.4 2006-12 Change 5,462 336 5,798
Industrial 235.8 79.9 0.0 1.8 154.1 10%/15%133.9
Non-Res Land Total 690.3 164.4 1.4 1.8 524.0 452.9 = 2012 Jobs 35,178 23,109 58,287
Employment Capacity (2012)Adjustments 0
Net Land Assumed Existing Floor Area Sq. ft. per Job = 2012 Adj. Jobs 35,178 23,109 58,287
(mil.sq.ft.)FAR Floor (s.f.)Capac (million sq.ft.)Employee Capacity * industrial = manufacturing, construction, wholesale, transp.
Neighborhoods
Commercial 7.34 0.15/0.38 0.69 0.82 250/400 2,473 Growth Target Update, 2006 to 2012
Industrial 5.83 0.17/0.37 0.26 1.06 700 1,516
Neighborhood Total 3,989 Jobs Growth Target (2006-2031)28,700
Jobs Change: 2006-2012
Mixed-Use / Urban Center Plus Annexat'n Area Target 300
Mixed Use Vacant 0.88 0.31/1.86 0.40 250/400 1,493 Less Job Gain in 2006 bdy.-5697
Mixed Use Redev'able 1.84 1.18/1.86 0.91 2.16 250/400 8,172 Less Job Gain, Anxtn Area -100
Net Adjustment to Target -5,497
Mixed-Use Total 2.71 0.31/1.86 0.91 2.56 250/400 9,665
Net Adjustment to Target (5,497)
City Total Remaining Target (2012-2031)23,203
Commercial 7.34 0.15/0.38 0.69 0.82 250/400 2,473 2012 Job Capacity [from table to left]26,090
Mixed-Use 2.71 0.31/1.86 0.91 2.56 250/400 9,664 Adjustment to capacity 0
Industrial 5.83 0.17/0.37 0.26 1.06 700 1,516 Final 2012 Job Capacity 26,090
Jobs in Pipeline 12,437 Surplus/Deficit Capacity 2,887
City Total 15.89 1.86 4.45 26,090
Zoned Density
(max. du/acre)
Gross
Area
(acres)
Critical
Areas
(acres)
ROWs
(acres)
Public
Purpose
(acres)
Net
Area
(acres)
Market
Factor
Net-net
Area
(acres)
From 2006 to 20012, the City of Renton gained jobs, in the face of job losses at nearby cities. In 2007, Renton annexed the Benson Hill area
with about 3,000 jobs and capacity for more. As of 2012, Renton has capacity for more than 26,000 additional jobs, a surplus over its target of
about 23,200 jobs. Nearly half of that capacity is in projects already in the pipeline, including redevelopment of the Longa cres site for office
development.AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
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AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
The Puget Sound Regional Council is extending the region’s growth
plan to 2050. VISION 2050 will build on the region’s existing plan,
VISION 2040, to keep the central Puget Sound region healthy and
vibrant as it grows.
As the region prepares to add more people and more jobs in the coming
decades — about 1.8 million more people by 2050 — VISION 2050 will
provide a guide for sustaining a healthy environment, thriving communi-
ties, and a strong economy. VISION 2050 will identify the challenges
we should tackle together as a region and renew the vision for what we
want to achieve in the next 30 years.
PSRC wants to hear from you to help shape the plan update. Join the regional conversation this
February at a PSRC listening session. Presentations will begin at 3:15pm.
King County ����������������Tuesday / February 13 / 3-5pm / Union Station, Ruth Fisher Board Room
401 South Jackson Street, Seattle 98104
Pierce County �������������Tuesday / February 20 / 3-5pm / Fife Community Center
2111 54 th Avenue East, Fife 98242
Snohomish County �������Thursday / February 22 / 3-5pm / Lynnwood City Hall
19100 44 th Avenue West, Lynnwood 98036
Kitsap County �������������Tuesday / February 27 / 3-5pm / Norm Dicks Government Center
345 6th Street, Bremerton 98337
VISION 2050
Let’s talk about growth!
What is the current growth plan?
The region’s current growth plan
VISION 2040 was adopted in 2008.
It has policies and strategies that
focus growth within an established
urban growth area. It aims to keep
rural areas, farms, and forests
intact and thriving. Within cities,
new housing and jobs for a growing
population are focused in centers
to create and sustain vibrant urban
neighborhoods.
For more information, please email VISION2050@psrc.org or call 206-464-7090.
Interested in attending? Let us know and sign up for updates at https://www.psrc.org/vision.get involved!AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
VISION 2050 Plan
AND SEPA Scoping Notice
February 2018
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
PSRC is extending the region’s growth plan to 2050.
VISION 2050 will build on the region’s existing plan, VISION 2040,
to keep the central Puget Sound region healthy and vibrant as it grows.
As the region prepares to add more people and jobs in the coming
decades — about 1.8 million more people by 2050 — VISION 2050 will
identify the challenges we should tackle together as a region and renew
the vision for the next 30 years.
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
VISION 2050 Plan and SEPA Scoping Notice 1
Ways to Get Involved
• Submit comments or questions
about VISION 2050 scoping to
VISION2050@psrc.org
• Attend listening sessions to be
held in each county (dates and
locations on page 11)
• Learn more about VISION 2050
and sign up for updates from
PSRC at www.psrc.org/vision
6,000,000
5,000,000
4,500,000
4,000,000
3,500,000
3,000,000
2,500,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050
3.4 million jobs
5.8 million people
FORECAST (Draft)
Population and Employment Growth in the Central Puget Sound Region
PSRC’s draft forecast shows 1.8 million more residents and 1.2 million more jobs in the region by 2050.
Sources: U.S. Census, Office of Financial Management, Employment Security Department, PSRC
VISION 2040 helps to coordinate the local growth and transportation plans developed
by cities and counties to make sure they are consistent with the Growth Management
Act and regional transportation plans.
The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) is the planning agency for the central Puget
Sound region, which includes King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties. PSRC has
specific responsibilities under federal and state law for transportation planning and
funding, economic development, and growth management.
PSRC is updating VISION to consider new information and perspectives about a chang-
ing region. PSRC is seeking community input to shape the plan. What important regional
issues should we focus on during the update?
How should the region’s growth strategy be up-
dated to plan for 2050? As we consider different
ways to grow as a region, what impacts and actions
should be evaluated through environmental review?
Over the next two years, PSRC will work with cit-
ies, counties, tribes, other agencies and interest
groups, and the public to develop VISION 2050.
PSRC will engage the public through surveys,
workshops held throughout the region, formal
comment periods, and input to PSRC’s elected
board members.
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
VISION 2050 Plan and SEPA Scoping Notice2
Planning as a REGION
Since 2010, the region has experienced significant growth with about 375,000 new neighbors
calling the central Puget Sound home. Meanwhile, major infrastructure investments — like
completing the 520 bridge and extending light rail from Everett to Tacoma to Redmond — are
moving forward.
The region has had important successes implementing VISION 2040, which helps to fulfill
the goals of the state Growth Management Act (GMA). The plan has helped coordinate state
and regional initiatives and supported local decisions. Cities are thriving. Regionally, growth
is shifting towards more compact, sustainable development occurring within urban areas and
cities, with cost effective and efficient services, reduced impacts on the environment, and
positive health outcomes.
At the same time, the region continues to face significant challenges, including the climb-
ing cost of housing. Congestion from rapid growth is reducing access to jobs, services, and
housing. While recent economic growth has been strong, prosperity hasn’t benefited every-
one or all parts of the region. Finally, pressing environmental issues, such as climate change
and preserving open space, require more collaborative, long-term action. VISION 2050 is an
opportunity for cities and counties to work together to address the key challenges that extend
beyond the boundaries of any single community.
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
VISION 2050 Plan and SEPA Scoping Notice 3
What is in VISION 2040?
VISION 2040 is the region’s current plan for managing growth forecasted through the year 2040.
The plan includes overarching goals, an environmental framework, a strategy to sustainably
guide growth in the region, and multicounty planning policies. The plan also includes actions
at the regional, county, and local level to make the plan a reality. VISION has six chapters ad-
dressing the environment, development patterns, housing, the economy, transportation, and
public services.
The plan includes goals and policies to:
• Protect and restore the natural environment
and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Plan for growth in cities and urban centers,
while reducing sprawl.
• Improve the balance of jobs and housing
across the counties.
• Create more vibrant and resilient urban
centers.
• Support health, well-being, and active living.
• Provide affordable housing choices to meet
the needs of all residents.
• Improve mobility for people and goods.
• Maintain and operate the transportation
system safely and efficiently.
• Encourage a strong, diverse economy.
• Provide services like solid waste, energy, and
water systems to support the region’s growth.
VISION 2040’s Regional Growth Strategy defines a role for different types of places in ac-
commodating the region’s residential and employment growth. The strategy is organized
around guiding most employment and housing growth to the region’s largest cities and urban
centers. Other cities and unincorporated urban areas are expected to play a more modest
role as locations for new growth. Outside the urban area, rural communities, farms and for-
ests will continue to be a permanent and vital part of the region.
Environmental review for VISION 2040 showed that, compared with a broad range of alter-
natives, the desired growth pattern would have significant benefits for mobility, air quality,
environmental stewardship, and healthy communities.
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
VISION 2050 Plan and SEPA Scoping Notice4
VISION 2040 Regional Growth Strategy
VISION 2040 guides
most new growth to cities
and urban areas.
Source: VISION 2040
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
VISION 2050 Plan and SEPA Scoping Notice 5
Where Growth is Happening
Growth has been
focused in the urban
area. In 2015, for
example, 96% of
new permitted
housing was in cities
and urban areas.
Source: PSRC Building Permit Data
290,000 jobs have
been added to the
region since 2000,
with strong growth
in employment
centers along the
I-5 corridor.
Source: PSRC Covered Employment Data
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
VISION 2050 Plan and SEPA Scoping Notice6
SCOPING
and Environmental Impact Statement Process
Determination of Significance and Request for Comments
on Scope of Environmental Impact Statement
PSRC has proposed to update and revise the long-range growth, economic, and transpor-
tation strategy for King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties. PSRC, as lead agency for
environmental review, has determined that the proposal to update VISION 2040 is likely to
have significant adverse impacts on the environment, and is therefore issuing a Determina-
tion of Significance (DS). This notice announces PSRC’s intent to prepare a supplemental
environmental impact statement (SEIS) on the proposed update to VISION 2040, pursuant
to RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). The SEIS will contain new information and analysis, and may also
build on data and analysis contained in existing environmental documents, any of which may
be adopted or incorporated by reference as appropriate, according to State Environmental
Policy Act (SEPA) rules. The process will integrate SEPA and GMA to allow for consideration
of environmental information as well as public input, and to assist decision makers in meeting
the goals of GMA while identifying and mitigating probable significant adverse environmental
impacts under SEPA.
Under the SEPA process (WAC 197-11-408), PSRC is com-
pleting a scoping period to inform the environmental review
process for the VISION 2040 update. Pursuant to SEPA,
PSRC is notifying the public of the intent to prepare an SEIS
so that residents, jurisdictions, agencies, and tribes have an opportunity to comment on the
scope of the impacts to be analyzed. Affected members of the public, jurisdictions, agencies,
and tribes are invited, by this notice, to comment on alternatives, mitigation measures, prob-
able significant adverse impacts, and licenses or other approvals that may be required. The
method and opportunities for comment are provided on page 11.
The official comment period on the
scope of the SEIS will run through
Monday, March 19, 2018.
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
VISION 2050 Plan and SEPA Scoping Notice 7
Input on Environmental Review
PSRC is seeking input on environmental issues for analysis.
Natural and built environment. PSRC has identified the
following environmental areas for potential discussion in
the SEIS:
• Land use and population; employment; housing; transportation; air quality; ecosystems;
water quality; public services and utilities; parks and recreation; environmental health;
energy; visual quality and aesthetic resources.
• The scoping process may be used to expand or narrow the environmental areas that need
updated analysis.
Additional issues that may be addressed. In addition to the areas listed above, PSRC
contemplates that environmental analysis may address the following subjects, which may be
modified in response to public comments and further analysis:
• Housing affordability; economic inequality; social equity and access to opportunity;
healthy communities; climate change adaptation and mitigation; demographic shifts or
changing needs; and funding for infrastructure and other improvements.
• Some issues may be addressed by existing information in the VISION 2040 Environmental
Impact Statement (EIS). Other issues may require new information or analysis.
Scoping Question:
What issues should be considered
for environmental review?
$450,000
$400,000
$350,000
$300,000
$250,000
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
$0
Increasing Median Housing Costs
Nationally, the region is at or near the top among peer regions in annual housing cost increases.
$1,800
$1,600
$1,400
$1,200
$1,000
$800
$600
$400
$200
$0
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Rents
Home Prices
Sources: Dupre+Scott, Zillow
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
VISION 2050 Plan and SEPA Scoping Notice8
Input on Assumptions, Themes, and Issues
PSRC is seeking input on key assumptions to inform the plan update. This SEIS will build on
the VISION 2040 EIS and include information analyzing the environmental impacts of updating
VISION 2040.
• Plan for 2050. A new regional forecast will show expected employment and population
through 2050. PSRC is planning for 1.8 million more people and 1.2 million jobs by 2050.
• Implement the Growth Management Act. VISION 2050 will continue to further the
Growth Management Act’s objectives of preventing sprawl; conserving farmlands, forests,
and open spaces; supporting more compact, people-oriented communities; focusing a
significant amount of new employment and housing into vibrant urban centers; and coordi-
nating between local governments.
• Use VISION 2040 as starting point. PSRC will build on VISION 2040’s current framework
— goals, policies, and Regional Growth Strategy — as the starting point for developing
VISION 2050.
• Focus on emerging and important issues. To efficiently use public resources and time, the
plan update will focus on a limited set of issues that may benefit from additional regional discus-
sion, coordination, and planning. Issues such as housing affordability, climate change, social
equity, and shared economic prosperity have been discussed as key regional challenges.
• Reflect the diversity of the region. The plan update will seek to reflect the demographic,
cultural, geographic, and economic diversity of the region.
• Review trends and actions. Key data trends will inform
the update, as well as progress towards implementing the
actions contained in VISION 2040. The update will identify
actions and roles to realize the goals of VISION 2050 and
outcome measures from which to measure progress.
• Integrate recent initiatives. The update will consider recent initiatives of PSRC and part-
ners, such as recent local comprehensive plan updates, the Growing Transit Communities
Strategy, Puget Sound Clean Air Agency climate change targets, the Puget Sound Part-
nership Action Agenda, and the Regional Centers Framework Update.
• Acknowledge and leverage major regional investments. Since VISION 2040 was adopt-
ed, voters have approved two Sound Transit ballot measures to expand high-capacity transit.
Other regional transit agencies have expanded service, local governments have built key proj-
ects, and the state adopted Connecting Washington to fund major transportation projects.
The update will address the impact of these investments on regional policies and strategies.
• Update the document. PSRC will review the existing plan for out-of-date information or
statutory changes since the 2008 adoption of VISION 2040. PSRC will also look for opportu-
nities to make VISION 2050 more accessible and usable.
Scoping Questions:
What regional issues should the
plan address? What information
should guide the update?
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
VISION 2050 Plan and SEPA Scoping Notice 9
Planned Regional Transit System (2040)
Transit investments are planned
throughout the region to provide
more transportation options.
Source:
Regional Transportation Plan
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
VISION 2050 Plan and SEPA Scoping Notice10
Input on framework for considering modifications to growth strategy.
One purpose of this scoping process is to gain information so that PSRC can craft a limited
range of alternatives for analysis within the Draft SEIS. The existing Regional Growth Strategy
will be considered in the context of recent and projected trends, adopted plans, infrastructure
investments, and broad goals for the region. The wide range of alternatives studied for the VI-
SION 2040 EIS provides a robust starting point for this process. Within the range of alternatives
previously studied, several options may be available to modify the existing Regional Growth
Strategy to more effectively achieve the region’s sustainability goals. The alternatives that will
be developed will use the same assumptions and forecasts for growth through the year 2050.
• No Action Alternative. A “no action” alternative must be evaluated in accordance with
SEPA. In this proposal, the no-action alternative will be defined as continuing forward with
the adopted growth patterns in VISION 2040, to essentially “stay the course.” The existing
Regional Growth Strategy would be extended to reflect forecasts for 2050 without amend-
ment or revision to growth shares or regional geographies.
• 2050 Modified Regional Growth Strategy Alternative(s).
A modified 2050 growth strategy(ies) may be defined and
evaluated with modified regional geographies, adjusted
growth allocations among counties and regional geographies,
and/or actions to promote the desired pattern of future popu-
lation and jobs.
Scoping Question:
How should the region’s
growth strategy be updated
to plan for 2050?
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
VISION 2050 Plan and SEPA Scoping Notice 11
Preview PROCESS
Schedule and Anticipated Milestones in SEPA Process
PSRC anticipates that a Draft SEIS will be completed in summer 2019 and a Final SEIS will be
issued in spring 2020.
Engagement Opportunities
There will be many opportunities to provide input throughout the planning process, including
PSRC meetings, workshops, surveys, online open houses, and opportunities to comment on
the draft plan and environmental review document.
PSRC is accepting comments on the VISION 2050 scoping from Friday, February 2, 2018,
through Monday, March 19, 2018. We want to hear from you! What issues should be con-
sidered for environmental review? What regional issues should the plan address? What
information should guide the update? How should the region’s growth strategy be updated
to plan for 2050?
There Are Several Ways to Comment:
SEPA Responsible Official: Erika Harris, AICP, Senior Planner
E-mail: VISION2050@psrc.org
U.S. Mail: ATTN: VISION 2050 Comment, 1011 Western Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98104
In Person: March 1, 2018 / Growth Management Policy Board meeting / 10 am
Fax: ATTN: VISION 2050 Comment, 206-587-4825
Visit the website: https://www.psrc.org/vision
Listening Sessions:
King County / February 13 / 3-5 pm .......................Union Station, Ruth Fisher Board Room
401 South Jackson Street, Seattle 98104
Pierce County / February 20 / 3-5 pm ....................Fife Community Center
2111 54 th Avenue East, Fife 98242
Snohomish County / February 22 / 3-5 pm .............Lynnwood City Hall
19100 44th Avenue West, Lynnwood 98036
Kitsap County / February 27 / 3-5 pm ....................Norm Dicks Government Center
345 6th Street, Bremerton 98337
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
VISION 2050 Plan and SEPA Scoping Notice12
What is PSRC?
The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) is the regional transportation, economic develop-
ment, and growth planning agency for the central Puget Sound — King, Pierce, Snohomish
and Kitsap counties. It serves as a forum for cities, counties, ports, transit agencies, tribes,
and the state to work together on important regional issues.
Key responsibilities include:
• Long range growth, economic, and transportation planning
• Transportation funding
• Economic development coordination
• Regional data
• Technical assistance
The elected leaders of King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties, the region’s cities and
towns, port districts, transit agencies, and tribes direct PSRC’s work. Once a year, these elect-
ed officials meet as a General Assembly to vote on major decisions and elect new leadership.
Each month, an Executive Board makes decisions on behalf of the General Assembly with the
input of several advisory boards made up of local elected officials and representatives of busi-
ness, labor, environmental and community interests, as well as input from the public at large.
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Funding for this document provided in part by member jurisdictions, grants from U.S. Department of Transportation,
Federal Transit Administration, Federal Highway Administration and Washington State Department of Transportation.
PSRC fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs
and activities. For more information, or to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, see https://www.psrc.org/title-vi or
call 206-587-4819.
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AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Puget Sound Regional Council
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Communities like Renton throughout the Puget Sound region continue to see rising home prices, higher
rents and diminishing options for subsidized housing. The booming economy, combined with a shortage
of units, continues to pressure prices upward making home ownership unattainable for many and
threatens basic shelter for some in our community. While in years past this issue may have mostly
affected those on the lowest rungs of the economic ladder, affordable housing in Renton today is a
problem for working individuals, families and retirees alike.
Background:
In 1988 Renton voters adopted a $5.5 million Renton Senior Housing Bond and in 1989 the
Council issued $5.5 million in bonds with a twenty-year maturity. The proceeds were used to
build the 104-unit Houser Terrace affordable senior housing project for the Renton Housing
Authority in 1993/94. The levy expired in 2008.
The Renton City Council adopted an ordinance in 2008 to create the Housing Opportunity Fund
and allocated $200,000 for the fund. Proceeds have supported the Renton Housing Authority’s
Glennwood Townhomes and Kirkland Avenue Townhomes in the Sunset Area, and the Habitat
for Humanity La Fortuna project in the Benson community. The fund has a balance of $25,000.
In 2003, Council adopted a Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption provision for market
rate and affordable housing. This incentive originally applied to three targeted areas,
Downtown, Sunset, and South Lake Washington. After the successful completion of the
Sanctuary, Reserve and Bristol (II) apartments, the incentive was allowed to expire in the South
Lake Washington area but has been renewed for the other two targeted areas.
Parking reductions have been put in place in the Center Downtown zone to reduce development
costs for commercial projects, including market-rate and/or affordable housing projects.
Certain fee waivers have been instituted for eligible owner-occupied units constructed
Downtown and in the Sunset area, as well as eligible rental occupied multifamily housing in
Sunset.
After several Renton apartment complexes opted to no longer honor Section 8 vouchers for low-
income residents, Council adopted a Source of Income Discrimination (SOID) ordinance to help
protect tenants.
Accessory Dwelling Units: Popularly called “mother-in-law units,” accessory dwelling units
(ADUs) are small residential structures detached from a single-family home. The relatively small
size of ADUs often makes them more affordable than many homes – even at market rates.
Except for School District and Fire Authority Impact Fees, all fees (permit and Impact Fees) for
ADUs have been reduced by half, and for each third ADU in a new subdivision those fees will be
waived; the fee reductions/waivers will sunset at the end of 2018.
The Housing Repair Assistance Program (HRAP) is focused on making homes healthy for eligible
homeowners. The services are provided at no cost to the client. The maximum expenditure per
client per calendar year is $6,000. There is a ten-year limit of $10,000. The distribution of this
funding is at Human Services staff discretion. It is based on the priority of repairs/services. The
highest priority repairs/services are: if it is moisture or air quality related, an emergency, a
hardship if the repair is not completed in a timely manner, if there is funding from other sources
so that funds can be leveraged, the scope of work, date of request, and cost.
AGENDA ITEM #1. b)
Additional Affordable Housing Strategies:
CREATION STRATEGIES
o Affordable Development on Surplus Public Lands – could work with Housing Authorities
and/or affordable housing developers to utilize surplus public lands
o Fee Waivers and Exemptions – fee waivers could be extended to new affordable housing
projects citywide
o Inclusionary Zoning – Could require a percentage of new development be affordable
o Linkage Fees – A surcharge for all new commercial permits in the city, which would
establish a fund for affordable housing projects.
PRESERVATION STRATEGIES
o City or Regional Acquisition Funds – acquire or landbank property for affordable housing
development
o Code Compliance Loans – would help property owners with low-income residents to
make improvements without increasing rents and displacing tenants
o Right of First Refusal and Right to Purchase Laws – establishes rules to retain existing
residential properties if affordable housing projects are seen as being at risk from new
development
o Preservation Property Tax Exemption – A preservation property tax exemption
incentivizes multifamily property owners to maintain the health and affordability of
housing. Owners must agree to keep their rental units affordable for a specified period
of time in exchange for receiving a property tax exemption (which could free up capital
for rehabilitation).
FUNDING
o Allocate additional funds to the City’s Housing Opportunity Fund to help construct more
affordable rental housing
o Allocate additional funds to the City’s Housing Repair Assistance Program (HRAP), which
funds certain home repairs for eligible homeowners
Current Work:
Continue to participate in the Housing Development Consortium of Seattle/King County
Continue to participate in the South King Housing and Homelessness Partnership
Consider expanding Source of Income Discrimination protections beyond Section 8 vouchers
Consider expanding Multi-Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) boundaries to include the Renton
Village Shopping Center for affordable housing
Continue work and pursue a Safe and Healthy Housing ordinance
AGENDA ITEM #1. b)
SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Background:
Summary of Issues/Concerns:
Traffic, parking, noise, and other impacts on the surrounding neighborhood.
Compliance with life/safety standards that are commonly applied to other types of lodging
establishments (such as hotels, motels, and bed-and-breakfasts).
Collection of lodging and sales tax on these short-term rental stays.
Impacts to affordable housing supply. Property owners may purchase residential units and rent
them out on a short-term basis to out-of-town visitors, thereby taking them out of the year-
round rental housing supply.
Homeowners could utilize short term rentals to help keep their home affordable to them by
supplementing money for mortgage payments and/or taxes.
Short term rentals encourage tourism and presumably many renters shop in local stores and eat
at local restaurants.
According to AirDNA there are 188 active short term rentals in Renton. This number includes a
few rentals that fall outside Renton city limits.
Sample Jurisdiction Regulations:
Kirkland limits short term rentals to no more than 120 days total per year and requires landlords
or an authorized agent live in the property for 245 days of the year. 288 active short term
rentals.
Walla Walla requires that homeowners who rent reside in the residences for at least 275 days of
the year and requires minimum 29 day rentals. 153 active short term rentals.
Leavenworth allows “bed-and-breakfasts” as a conditional use, so long as the owner resides on
the premises during a visitor’s stay, and the operation meets other standards. 421 active short
term rentals.
Poulsbo effectively has not allowed Accessory Dwelling Units to be used for short term rentals
by requiring that they be rented for a minimum of 90 days or more. 73 active short term rentals.
Spokane has two categories of short-term rentals: Type A, which requires an administrative
permit, where bedrooms or an entire dwelling unit can be rented but commercial meetings are
prohibited; Type B, which requires a type III conditional use permit, where bedrooms or an
entire dwelling unit can be rented and commercial meetings are allowed. 321 active short term
rentals.
Tacoma requires a business license and if renting rooms or ADU must be owner occupied. If
renting an entire home, does not have to be owner occupied. Rentals of entire homes allowed in
most zones, renting more than 3 rooms is allowed in specified zones with a Conditional Use
Permit. 371 active short term rentals.
Westport allows only one unit per parcel (this could limit to one bedroom only), one off street
parking space must be provided, if owner doesn’t live within 50 miles must have local manager,
required to have business license, must be approved by city to have vacation rental. 62 active
rentals.
Seattle requires business license, limits number of guests to x (same as allowed as a household).
Short term rentals defined as rented for 30 or fewer nights. Starting in 2019, owners can only
rent one unit for short term rental. If one of the units is the owner’s primary residence they can
rent two units. Also, in 2019 begin taxing $8 per night for guest rooms and $14 per night for
AGENDA ITEM #1. c)
dwelling units. Seattle Metro area. 6,846 active short term rentals (However, this includes
Shoreline, Burien, Tukwila, SeaTac, Normandy Park, and Des Moines.
o Monies generated by these tax rates are to be distributed as follows: first $5 million
community initiated equitable development projects, next $2 million applied to
investments in affordable housing, remainder of funds shall support the
aforementioned.
Redmond appears to have no regulations. 156 active short term rentals.
Mercer Island appears to have no regulations. 44 active short term rentals.
Kent appears to have no regulations. 92 active short term rentals.
Bellevue appears to have no regulations. 410 active short term rentals.
Issaquah appears to have no regulations. 80 active short term rentals.
Bothell appears to have no regulations. 84 active short term rentals, however this includes Mill
Creek.
Hotel/Motel Tax:
The lodging tax, also referred to as the hotel-motel tax, is a consumer tax on lodging charges for
periods of less than 30 consecutive days for hotels, motels, rooming houses, private
campgrounds, RV parks, and similar facilities.
The guiding principle for the use of lodging taxes is that they must be used for activities,
operations and expenditures designed to increase tourism.
Even though Airbnb has started collecting all applicable sales and lodging-related taxes in
Washington State (as of October 15, 2015), there are many other short-term rental websites
that leave it up to state and local government to try and collect those taxes.
Reacting to citizens’ complaints and monitoring short-term rental websites, with the
appropriate follow-up against violators, appear to be the two primary tools for enforcing
licensing, permitting, and tax collection requirements (from companies other than AirBnB).
Future Considerations:
Council consider advancing initiation of the 2018 docket to include consideration of adoption of short-
term rental regulations.
AGENDA ITEM #1. c)
GROWTH AND PUBLIC AMENITIES
Background:
In 2011, the city adopted its current Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan. System-wide
recommendations include providing nearby parks, recreation facilities, programming and
natural areas; increasing existing park capacity and use; improving management of natural
areas; improving access to sports fields; increasing recreational variety; connecting the park and
natural area system; and building partnerships.
Park acquisition in underserved areas, filling in gaps, and expanding existing and constructing
new parks are identified in the prioritized project list.
In 2012, the city adopted Parks, Transportation, and Fire impact fees. These fees are paid only
by growth and can only be used for physical improvements (purchasing park land and
improvements, streets and sidewalks, etc.) not administrative, operating, or maintenance costs.
Although adopted in 2012 with an effective date of January 2013, the impact fee rates were
phased in and the revised fees did not begin to be collected until 2014.The parks initial fee was
$963 per single family dwelling. The rate was phased in over several years and increased to 2/3
the full rate, $1,888 per single family dwelling, in 2016. In 2017, Council adopted the full rate of
$2,740 per single family dwelling.
To date, (since 1/1/2013 – the date of implementation), $1.4 million has been collected in Parks
Impact fees; this money can only be expended to accommodate future growth.
Historically, the city has relied considerably on outside funding sources (grants, state legislative
appropriations, King County Levy funds and donations), to offset the total costs of park land
acquisitions, development and major maintenance.
With the economic downturn starting in 2008, the City focused its park funding resources on
maintaining its current assets in order to keep them in a safe and operable condition. During
this same timeframe the City annexed several areas into the City – the largest being the Benson
Hill Annexation.
Since January 2008, the City’s population has increased by 38,915 to 102,700; park land
acquisition and development has not since kept pace with the increase in population. User
demand on many existing facilities is exceeding park capacity, compromising park infrastructure
and thereby increasing routine maintenance costs.
Renton’s adopted service level is 5 acres of developed park land per 1,000 residents. Since
2016, the actual current service level is 2.8 acres.
Evidence of impacts to parks and facilities includes failing pavement areas including paved trails,
deteriorating court surfacing, broken playground equipment, outdated irrigation systems and
consistently worn turf areas.
Current Work:
The Trails and Bicycle Master Plan is in the process of being updated. This plan will identify some
of the impacts of growth on the existing bicycles and trails network; future projects will be
identified to accommodate anticipated growth.
The update to the adopted 2011 Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan will commence in
2018. The City will evaluate the Level of Service changes since the plan was adopted and make
recommendations for projects to accommodate growth.
Council has established a Citizens Advisory Committee to provide recommendations to the
Council regarding potential future funding sources for parks, trails, and open space.
Next Steps:
Evaluate financial alternatives and develop implementation strategies.
AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
Planned Growth
Traffic Capacity, Congestion and
Diversion onto City Streets
City Council Planning Workshop/Retreat
February 16, 2018 AGENDA ITEM #3. a)
Congested Signalized Intersections
Congested Intersection
AGENDA ITEM #3. a)
AM Cut Through Traffic Per Route
Origin/Destination Node
Simplified Travel Route/
Direction
AGENDA ITEM #3. a)
PM Cut Through Traffic Per Route
Origin/Destination Node
Simplified Travel Route/
Direction
AGENDA ITEM #3. a)
Cut Through Traffic Routes
Origin/Destination Node
Simplified Travel Route/
Direction
AGENDA ITEM #3. a)
Ways to Address Capacity and
Diversion
I-405 Bellevue to Renton Project Will Help the Cut Through
Traffic in Some Corridors –Example Lake Washington Blvd
-Open to Traffic in 2024
-Include BRT so Mode Shift will Occur Also
Intersection Improvements
-Generally Take Several Years to Complete
-Require Right-of-Way Acquisition
ITS Improvements
-Signal Coordination (Adaptive Signal Timing)
-Transit Signal Priority
-Autonomous Cars AGENDA ITEM #3. a)
1
Regional Transportation System Initiative 2017-2018
Solving Regional Transportation Issues
January 2018
Background
The regional network of major and minor arterials and other connecting roads in King County is at a critical
juncture with aging infrastructure, declining revenues and an expanding economy. This network supports millions
of trips each day from people traveling to work, school, and recreational activities. Regional roads are relied on by
businesses and farmers to deliver goods and services, first responders to deliver life-saving aid, and utilities to
deliver critical infrastructure. Regional roads are essential for communities to function. However, with historic
levels of growth – more than 83,000 people moved to this region last year – congestion and wear and tear on our
regional roads is increasingly a serious problem.
Cost is a major challenge in addressing needs of the regional road network. Importantly, the system for funding
regional roads has not been visited in nearly 30 years, and it no longer works. Washington State laws and
regulations control county and city revenue approaches for funding transportation needs, and local agencies do not
currently have the authority to raise sufficient resources to support the regional road network. New ideas are needed
for sustainably maintaining and preserving the critical regional network of bridges and roads.
What is the Regional Transportation System Initiative (RTSI)?
RTSI was convened in 2017 for jurisdictions to share challenges and partnering opportunities to solve problems on
the regional road network. King County, Sound Cities Association, and Puget Sound Regional Council invited all
agencies with roads in the county to discuss declining funding and the long-term regional road network needs.
A Technical Committee of public works directors, engineers, transportation planners and city managers met
throughout 2017 to identify key roads that connect communities, quantify the revenue shortfall for maintaining
these roads and to accommodate increased traffic, and identify potential revenue sources. Figure 1 shows roads
identified by the RTSI Technical Committee as part of the RTSI regional road network.
Figure 1: RTSI Regional Road Network*
The RTSI Technical Committee’s efforts supported decisions of an RTSI policy committee composed of elected
officials from all RTSI jurisdictions. Elected representatives from all 39 cities in King County, WSDOT and the
County are considering Technical Committee findings and determining next steps.
RTSI Road
Classifications Legend
Federal Principal Arterial
Federal Minor Arterial
T1 & T2 Freight Routes
National Highway System
Frequent Transit Route
King County Arterial
*A larger RTSI regional road network map
can be downloaded from the “Meeting
Resources” page of the RTSI website:
www.regionaltransportationsystem.org
AGENDA ITEM #3. c)
Regional Transportation System Initiative 2017-2018 – Solving Regional Transportation Issues
2
What did local experts find through the RTSI?
• An estimated $17 billion in maintenance, preservation, and capacity needs,
through 2040, for city and county-maintained roads.
• Approximately 57% of city and county regional road needs are projected to
be met by current law revenues.
• An estimated $7-8 billion in unmet revenue needs for city and county
maintained roads, based on current revenue sources.
Data for RTSI came directly from local jurisdictions. Capacity needs were calculated from the PSRC Local Projects
Database (based on local comprehensive plans) and the Regional Transportation Plan Regional Capacity Project
List. Maintenance and preservation needs/costs are estimated for pavement, structures, ITS, stormwater, street
lighting, roadside development, and other miscellaneous categories.
How could the RTSI road network be funded?
Implementation of various taxes and fees could be used to fund the unmet need. These options were originally
identified in the draft Regional Transportation Plan’s financial strategy and presented to the RTSI Technical
Committee in November 2017. Some may require changes or approval by the State Legislature.
Next steps for the RTSI in 2018?
The RTSI Elected Officials Committee will meet again in early 2018 to chart a path for sharing this information
with the State Legislature, and others, and for continuing discussions about potential funding solutions.
Questions about RTSI?
Please contact Susan West at susan.west@kingcounty.gov or 206-477-8361. Additional information and all past
RTSI meeting resources are found on the RTSI website: www.regionaltransportationsystem.org.
• Increasing the local option fuel tax
• Indexing the fuel tax to inflation
• Implementing a carbon tax on motor fuels
• Increasing the sales tax on motor fuels
• Raising parking fees/taxes
• Increasing vehicle license fees
• Raising transportation impact fees
• Lifting the county road levy
• Increasing the street maintenance
utility/transportation utility fee
• Putting a road usage charge in place
Figure 2: RTSI Network Estimated Need and Unmet Need Based on Current Law Revenue through 2040
AGENDA ITEM #3. c)
Preliminary Long Range Financial Projection 2017-2022
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Summary ($ in Million)Actual Actual Actual Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected
Beginning Fund Balance 17.5$ 17.6$ 20.0$ 26.6$ 20.3$ 22.8$ 19.1$ 14.0$ 6.3$
Operating Revenue 108.9$ 115.5$ 121.2$ 102.2$ 100.2$ 98.6$ 100.1$ 100.8$ 102.7$
Base Operating Expenditure (107.6) (113.2) (109.5) (95.7) (97.1) (100.0) (104.4) (107.7) (108.4)
Operating Surplus (Deficit)1.3$ 2.3$ 11.7$ 6.5$ 3.1$ (1.4)$ (4.3)$ (6.9)$ (5.7)$
1X Sources 2.8$ 17.7$ 4.6$ 1.9$ 1.5$ 0.2$ -$ -$ -$
1X Uses (4.1) (17.7) (9.7) (14.7) (2.1) (2.5) (0.8) (0.8) (0.8)
Net Resources - Uses 0.1$ 2.4$ 6.6$ (6.3)$ 2.5$ (3.7)$ (5.1)$ (7.7)$ (6.5)$
Ending Fund Balance 17.6$ 20.0$ 26.6$ 20.3$ 22.8$ 19.1$ 14.0$ 6.3$ (0.2)$
Key Revenue Assumptions:2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Sales Tax Growth *5.6%9.0%11.6%-1.8%0.5%-3.4%3.5%3.1%3.1%
Property Tax 6.8%3.0%2.4%-34.2%-20.9%3.7%2.0%2.0%2.0%
B&O/Business License 0.0%2.0%2.0%2.0%2.0%2.0%2.0%2.0%2.0%
Overall Operating Revenue Growth 4.8%6.0%8.6%-15.7%-2.0%-1.6%1.5%0.7%1.9%
Key Expenditure Assumptions:2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Wage Increase 2.1%2.5%2.0%2.5%2.75%2.75%2.75%2.75%2.75%
Medical Cost Growth Rate 2.8%10.0%5.5%0.0%1.0%8.0%8.0%8.0%8.0%
PERS (Pension) Contribution Rate 9.2%12.5%12.5%12.9%12.9%13.9%13.9%14.9%14.9%
Overall Operating Expense Growth 6.5%5.2%-3.2%-12.6%1.5%3.0%4.4%3.2%0.6%
$-
$20.0
$40.0
$60.0
$80.0
$100.0
$120.0
$140.0
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Operating Revenue Base Operating Expenditure Ending Fund Balance
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Mid-Bi Adjustments
Revenues:
Sales Tax 150,000$
Utility Taxes 275,000$ 50,000$
B&O Taxes 700,000$ 700,000$
Misc. Grants -$ 325,000$
Misc. Sponsorships 389,711$
Additional Redlight Camera Revenue 42,500$ 1,107,072$
1,557,211$ 2,182,072$
Expenditures:
FTE-related expenses 14,250$ 289,976$
Medical -$ (320,000)$
SCORE contract -$ 270,000$
ATS contract 44,400$ 384,000$
Police retro 544,380$ -$
Online B&O system 45,000$ 80,000$
Grant funded expense 269,410$ -$
Land use scanning -$ 25,000$
200 Mill RFP services 50,000$ -$
Arts Commission funding -$ 50,000$
Sponsorship funded programs 42,500$ -$
PD Toughbook 5,409$ -$
Parks, Trails & Community Facilities 56,500$ 117,500$
1,071,849$ 896,476$ AGENDA ITEM #6. a)
City of Renton 2019-2020 Biennial Budget Calendar
Event 2018 2019
M Mayor Staff Planning Workshop 14-Jan Jan
C Council Review Priorities and Business Plan At Annual Planning Workshop 16-Feb Feb
D Final Year-End Financial Available And Carry-Forward Budget Adjustment Request Due23-Feb
F Finance Complete Position Budget For 2019/2020 11 Apr - 20 Apr --
F Baseline Budget Created And Revenue Outlook Updated For 2019/2020 20-Apr --
F Budget Process and Eden Training 20 Apr – 11 May --
M Admin Team Preview Preliminary Estimate And Balancing Strategies &
Formulate Budget Instructions 23-Apr & 7-May --
B BAC Invite 1-May --
F Indirect Cost And Internal Service Charge Model Updated Using Baseline
Budget and Review Allocation Methods with Departments 18-May --
D Eden System Open For 2019/2020 Budget Input 21-May --
D 2nd Qtr Current Yr Budget Adjustment Request Due To Finance 25-May 31-May
C 1st Qt Financial Update, Review Budget Assumptions And Budget Process
With Council (Council Workshop/COW)4-Jun 27-Jun
B BAC Meeting (Department Presentation)7-Jun - 28-Jun --
B BAC Recommendation to Mayor 28-Jun --
D Eden & CIP Closed For Input (No Direct System Changes By Departments. All
Changes Must Be Made Through Finance.)29-Jun --
D Departments submit mid-biennium budget adjustment requests to Finance.--31-Aug
F Finance Complete Review/Compile Dept Proposal 17-Jul --
M Admin Team Review Dept Proposed Budget And Prioritize City Services 21-Jul & 28-Jul --
M Admin Review Budget Balancing Options (During Regular Admin Meeting)28-Jul & 31-Jul --
C Council CIP Priortization/Budget Status Update (Council Workshop)6-Aug --
M Mayor Final Decision in Proposed Budget 10-Sep --
D Narrative Changes, Org Chart, Accomplishments & Goals, Budget Highlights,
Department Level Performance Measures Due 10-Sep --
F Finance Compile Proposed Budget/Mid-biennium Adjustment 15 Sep - 30 Sep 30-Sep
D 2019/2020 Fee Schedule Adjustment Request Due To Finance 30-Sep 30-Sep
M Mayor Budget Message And Preliminary Budget To Council 1-Oct --
C Clerk Publishes Budget And Public Hearing Calendar 4-Oct 5-Oct
Committee of the Whole: Budget Overview, Safety &Health, Representative
Government, Livable Community, Mobility, Utility And Environment, Internal
8-Oct, 15-Oct, &
22-Oct --
Fees/Rates Adjustments
Council Questions, Deliberations 22-Oct
C Public Hearing On The 2019/2020 Budget (Regular Council Meeting)22-Oct --
D Year-End Budget Adjustment Request Due To Finance 26-Oct --
Introduction of Budget Related Legislations: 5-Nov 6-Nov
· COW report
· 1st reading of biennial budget ordinance/Mid-Biennium Budget Adj
· 1st reading of property tax ordinance
· Introduction of fees/rates adjustment resolution and ordinances
C Enactment of Budget Related Legislations 12-Nov 13-Nov
F Final Budget Publication After Final 2018 Financial Is Available 31-Jan --
BAC: Budget Advisory Committee
C
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AGENDA ITEM #6. b)
Revenue Options
Source/Legal
Restriction Estimated Amount Approval Process Purpose
1. Voted Regular Property
Tax Lid Lift (new revenue
May not supplant existing
Funds used for that
purpose)
From $1.17 to $2.42 (or $1.25) capacity.
Each 10¢ ~$1.65M/yr.
Simple majority voter approval. Levy lid lift
can be for any length of time, but can only
be used to pay debt service on bonds
(Councilmanic/ LTGO) for up to nine years.
Operating and/or
Capital
2. Voted Excess Property
Tax, Capital Levy/UTGO
Bonds
10¢ ~ $1.5M/year. Not subject to $3.325
limit. Duration is only as needed to retire
the bonds. Levy is set at rate required to
pay debt service.
60% approval, 40% turnout Capital (not equipment
replacement)
3. Councilmanic/LTGO
Bonds
Paid from existing General Fund sources or
legally available revenues. Each
$1.5M/year funds approximately $20M in
debt.
Council action Capital
4. Transportation
Benefit District
Initially $20/vehicle ~ $1.4 million/year. Council action @$20. District could be
formed as a separate municipal corporation
or powers could be assumed by Council.
Voters can approve higher amount.
Operating and/or
Capital
(transportation purposes
only)
5. Metropolitan Park District
Property Tax based special service district
(each 10¢ ~$1.65M/yr.). Once in place,
revenue growth limited to 1% per year and
susceptible to compression.
Simple majority voter approval. Park district
would be a separate municipal corporation
with its own taxing and debt authority.
Operating and/or
Capital (parks/ recreation
purposes only)
6. B&O Tax
Current revenue of approximately $7.6M
per year. B&O rate of 0.085% with a $500K
reporting threshold and $5B gross receipt
maximum.
Council action Operating and/or
Capital
7. Utility Tax: Above
Current Rate
1% ~ $2.5M/year (all utilities).
Council can raise tax on city operated
utilities; other utilities require voter approval.
Operating
8. User Fees
Currently existing fees are reviewed and
update biennially.
Council action Operating
AGENDA ITEM #6. c)
HUMANRESOURCESANDRISKMANAGEMENTMEM0RANDUMDATE:February9,2018TO:EdPrince,CouncilPresidentMembersofRentonCityCouncilCC:DenisLaw,MayorJayCovington,ChiefAdministrativeOfficerFROM:EllenBradley-Mak,HRRMAdministratorc-STAFFCONTACT:KimGilman,HR/LaborManagerSUBJECT:ReclassificationsBackgroundReclassificationsmayberequestedwhenanincrease/decreaseinthelevelofresponsibilities,tasks,anddutiesofapositionwhichchangesareasofemphasisandthelevelofskillastheyrelatetothecurrentpositionoccurs.Thesechangesmusthaveoccurredoverthecourseofatleastsixmonthsandmustbereflectedinhigherqualificationrequirements.Assignmentofnewdutiestooneormotepositionstodeliberatelychangethenatureoftheworktosomedegreeisreorganizationratherthanareclassificationandshouldbeaddressedaccordingly.ProcedureforRequestingaReclassificationRequestsforreclassificationwillbeacceptedannuallyandmustbereceivedbytheHumanResources&RiskManagementDepartmentnolaterthanJuly1,forAFSCMErepresentedemployeesandAugust1forallotherregularstatusemployeeswithanimplementationdateofJanuary1,thefollowingyear.Perpolicy320-05,aPositionDescriptionQuestionnaire(PDQ)formmustbecompletedforeachreclassificationrequest.HumanResourcesstaffwillusethisinformation,alongwithinformationgatheredthroughinterviews,todetermineifareclassificationiswarranted.Oncethedeterminationismadetoproceedwithareclassification,HRstaffwillconductasalarysurvey,oftenusingsalaryinformationfromcomparablecities,aswellasinternalequity.ReclassificationrecommendationsapprovedbytheMayorwillbeincorporatedintoanagendabillandreferredtotheCouncilforreview/approval.ItistheresponsibilityoftheHumanResources&RiskManagementAdministratortopresenttherecommendationtotheCouncil.Oncearequesttoreclassifyapositionhasbeensubmittedandreviewed,nofurtherconsiderationwillbegiventoreclassifyingthatpositionfora24monthperiodfollowingthereview.H;\6-Administrative\4-CouncilRelatedDowments\CityCouncilcorrespondence/ReclassificationsAGENDA ITEM #6.
HUMANRESOURCESANDRISKMANAGEMENTMEMORANDUMDATE:February9,2018TO:EdPrince,CouncilPresidentMembersofRentonCityCouncilCC:DenisLaw,MayorJayCovington,ChiefAdministrativeOfficerFROM:EllenBradley-Mak,HRRMAdministratorSTAFFCONTACT:KimGilman,HR/LaborManagerSUBJECT:ReorganizationsBackgroundHistorically,departmentheadshaveimplementedre-organizationsbasedonavarietyofreasonsincludingchangesindepartmentneeds,implementationofnewlegislation,andthechangingneedsofourcustomers.Re-organizationshavealsobeendoneinavarietyofwaysandatdifferingtimesoftheyear.HumanResourcesisproposingapolicystatementthatwillincludeasetofguidelinesthatwillincludepartneringwithFinanceandHumanResourcesstafftoensureathoroughvettingofstaffingandfinancialconsiderations.ProposedguidelinesEarlyintheprocess,meetwithHumanResourcesstafftodiscusstheproposedre-organizationandreviewthefollowingelements:oJobdescriptionsandreportingstructureoUnionstatusoSalaryreview—bothinternalandexternaloFollowapprovalstepsoutlinedintheCity’sCompensationandPayPlan,Policy#320-06fordeterminingstepplacement(i.e.,StepAoraminimumof5%increase)•MeetwithFinancetoreviewthedepartment’sbudgetforaffectedsalariestoincludebenefits.Ideallyhaveacompleteanalysisdonetoassessexactbudgetimpactsofthechange.•Similartothereclassificationprocess,recommendationsapprovedbytheMayorwillbeincorporatedintoanagendabillandreferredtotheCouncilforreview/approval.Itistheresponsibilityofthedepartmenthead,inpartnershipwithHumanResources&RiskManagementAdministrator,topresenttherecommendationtotheCouncil.H:\6-Administrative\4-CouncilRelatedDooiments\CityCouncilcorrespondence/ReorganizationsAGENDA ITEM #6.
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
PLANNING WORKSHOP
Presented by Preeti Shridhar, February 15-16, 2008
CITY OF RENTON INCLUSION UPDATE
•Mayors Inclusion Task Force
•Renton African American Pastors (RAAP)
•Latino Community Forum
•2018 Multicultural Festival
BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE
CITY INFRASTRUCTURE
•Inclusion Training
•Renton Equity Lens
-HR Inclusion Tactical Plan
-ASD Equity in Contracting
•Building Regional Connections
and Partnerships
“Building an Inclusive,
Informed City with
Opportunities for All”
AGENDA ITEM #7. a)
MAYOR’S INCLUSION TASK FORCE
FINALIZED 2018 WORKPLAN
-Connecting Communities
-Economic Vitality
-Engage Youth
-Safe Spot Safety Campaign
LATINO FORUM
•Attendance and
Membership grows
•Working on 2018
workplan
•More community
forums and
outreach
2017 Multicultural Festival
-huge success
2018 Festival –Sept 14-15
BUILDING REGIONAL
PARTNERSHIPS
Regional Equity Convening
-Regional conference
Community Dialogues
-KCLS –Under Our Skin
-Renton Museum
–Sorting Out Race
NEW MEMBERS Muslim/Somali,
Sikh, Chinese-American, Youth
AGENDA ITEM #7. a)
BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE
INFRASTRUCTURE
Inclusion Training
•3rd Year for all employees
•Resources supporting inclusion
•Inclusion panel –members of the community
•Moving from Bystander to Upstander
Renton Equity Lens
•HR Inclusion Tactical Plan
•ASD Equity in contracting –
working on tactical plan
RENTON AFRICAN AMERICAN PASTORS
Black History Month,
-Realizing the Dream
Everyday Democracy
-Police/Community relations
CryOut Reconcile
Juneteenth
2017
Unity March
CryOut Reconcile Summit
2017 Workplan
Police/Community Forums
AGENDA ITEM #7. a)
HR INCLUSION TACTICAL PLAN
2018
•Using an equity lens to develop and edit job classifications
and incorporate inclusion principles into job announcements
and recruitment materials.
•Utilizing online application for department review without
names or home addresses and other identifiable information
of candidates during application screening phase.
•Using behavior-based and competency-based interview
questions for hiring managers and interview panel members;
expanding diversity in hiring panels and maintaining a
database of panel members.
•Requiring orientation for internal and external interview
panel members.
•Exploring designated internship opportunities with
departments.
•Updating and expanding online resource tools
for hiring managers
Presented by Ellen Bradley-Mak, February 15-16, 2008
AGENDA ITEM #7. a)
Human Services Information 2017/2018
Homelessness and Vulnerable Populations
1. The City of Renton’s current funding level of service for homelessness
Homelessness prevention $61,000
Other (shelter, housing) i.e., Catholic Community Services – Arise Men’s Shelter at
Kiwanis Park Facility (Month of January); Multi-Service Center Shelter and
Transitional Housing; Way Back Inn & YWCA Emergency Housing - $112,000
Cold weather shelter at 300 Rainier-Old Chamber bldg. $5,000
Total: $178,000 or roughly 30% of total funding of $586,037
2. Partnership with REACH and the Renton Clothing Bank
What is the REACH Center of Hope? REACH is a community of local churches and partner agencies
working together to help all members of the Renton community have what they need to be safe
and well. The REACH cent of Hope is a day center (at city Hall) and night shelter (at Harambee
Church) for homeless families and single women. The Center Hope partners with a number of
agencies, including Catholic Community Services, Valley Cities, DSHS, King County Public Health,
Health Point and Community in Schools of Renton. This ensures that Renton citizens are accessing
every avenue possible as they make their journey from homelessness to stability.
Center of Hope @ City Hall – Women and children day shelter and Men w/family
(REACH only). COH moved 86 persons to permanent or transitional housing in
2017. This included several families who had been in shelter over 300 days.
Temporary use of 300 Rainier Ave. bldg. (old Chamber)
Warm-up breakfast Monday thru Friday.
Meal Coalition program – Friday, Saturday and Sunday in partnership with Salvation
Army meal program.
Both entities actively searching for a permanent location in 2018.
Challenges for permanent location:
o Funds for Capital and ongoing operating costs difficult to acquire.
o Location is critical, not in center of neighborhoods, need to be along bus
lines.
o Shelters should include hygiene center, medical and mental health services.
AGENDA ITEM #8. a)
3. City staff – member of South King County Homeless Action Committee, King County Homeless
Emergency Management Team and South King County Human Services Planners Association
4. Youth Homelessness:
Homeless youth are 12 to 25 years of age. They are disproportionately lesbian, gay, bisexual or
queer (27%) or youth of color (53%). There is an opportunity for prevention and early
intervention. 22% come from foster care, 38% are enrolled in school, and 49% have encountered
criminal justice.
City funds Auburn Youth Resources (Nexus) and Friends of Youth for homeless
outreach. And RAYS works with gang interventions, and the community diversion
board
Path Net Drop-Out Intervention is a Systems Integration initiative to re-engage out-of-
school court-involved youth with the most appropriate education and training
programs to reach educational goals. The program provides one-stop youth
assessment and placement at the Renton Youth Source Center, and serves 100 out-of-
school youth per year.
5. Vulnerable population/seniors –City utility discount and rebate program
Reduced Utility Rates: The City of Renton offers reduced rates for water, wastewater,
surface water and garbage for low-income senior citizens (61 and over), and low-
income disabled citizens. The current yearly income limit is $35,000.00 per year.
296 residents get either a 50% or 75% subsidy on their water, city wastewater, and
storm drainage and garbage bill. The total amount of the utilities that was subsidized in
2016 was $96,626.35
See the Human Services (High Sought After) Resource Guide
Tax Rebate is automatically issued to approve reduced rate customers and is also
available for citizens that meet these reduced rate qualifications but do not receive a
utility bill from the City. Rebate has been $60 per household. Tax Rebates for 2017
were sent to 289 customers for a total of $37,342.00 or $129.21 per customer
AGENDA ITEM #8. a)
6. Additional services for seniors – 23.7% of the Renton population is 55 and older
Transportation/access – We have the Hyde Shuttle which is door to door service within
the Renton city limits for people over 55 and those with disabilities. Additional van
needed?
Has 187 unduplicated riders
7. City of Renton to host the 3nd Annual “Senior Resource Expo” - Focus on area services, safety and
reaching out to our multi-cultural communities.
Opportunities?
o RHA – looking at more senior housing, and is dealing with aging in place.
o Housing Repair – waiting list for larger repairs.
o Improve awareness of Community Living Connections, information and
accessibility.
o Neighborhood House is the local sponsor for Community Living
Connections. It provides an advocate that will give information,
consultation, and service options. Currently the position is located at
Golden Pines Senior Housing (Renton Housing Authority building).
Explore options to provide this service at the Renton Senior Activity
Center.
8. Additional City focus:
Hoarding Projects: Code compliance and community safety are a growing concern,
additional funding is needed to support the homes in Renton that are not meeting City
code and affecting neighborhoods especially homes with residents who are living alone
with mental illness and physical limitations.
Encampment removals on City-owned property- staff provides information on available
services. Typically this population is defined as 'Chronic Homeless’ who refuse
services.
Sobering Center - (9 – month trial program ended November 2017) funded by King
County /Medic One. This program was deemed a success and additional models are
being started in South Seattle that will also serve Renton citizens.
AGENDA ITEM #8. a)
Human Services Division
Cold Winter Emergency Shelter Open Policy
The location for the City of Renton’s Cold Winter Emergency Shelter is 300 Rainier Ave. S.
(Old Chamber building at the Airport).
The Shelter will be activated by the City of Renton Community Services Administrator
when low temperatures fall below 32 degrees for at least 24 consecutive hours or more,
AND/OR snow accumulation exceeding or expected to exceed three (3) inches in depth,
AND/OR other conditions deemed severe enough to present substantial threat to the life
or health of homeless persons AND at least one other shelter in King County has been
activated.
AGENDA ITEM #8. a)
1000-01
REMOVAL OF GARBAGE AND TEMPORARY SHELTERS
POLICY & PROCEDURE
Subject:
REMOVAL OF GARBAGE AND TEMPORARY SHELTERS AND
CAMPSITES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY, TRESPASS ON PUBLIC
PROPERTY, NOTICE OF INTENT TO SEIZE UNATTENDED
PROPERTY LEFT ON PUBLIC LAND, AND NOTICE FOR
RETRIEVAL OF PROPERTY
Index: Legal
Number: 1000-01
Effective Date:
11/15/2013
Supersedes:
n/a
Page:
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Staff Contact:
Lawrence J. Warren
Approved By:
Denis Law
1.0 PURPOSE:
The City of Renton receives complaints from citizens, businesses and others which relate to the
health, safety and welfare arising in and around areas in which individuals have erected temporary
shelters on public land in City owned parks, trails, or public open space areas, consisting of non-
developed natural physical areas, including but not limited to natural areas and wetlands.
The City of Renton hereby sets forth its policies and procedures for removing temporary shelters
on public property and removing garbage, litter and waste to protect the public health, safety and
welfare of its residents. Further, the City expresses its intention to implement these policies in a
manner which balances the needs and rights of all its citizens, including the residents of temporary
shelters and to recognize the constitutional rights of all its citizens to their attended or unattended
or unabandoned personal property and possessions left on public land.
2.0 ORGANIZATIONS AFFECTED:
All departments/divisions.
3.0 REFERENCES:
RCW Chapter 9A.52;
RCW Chapter 63.21;
RCW Chapter 63.32;
RMC Chapter 1-3;
RMC Chapter 2-9;
RMC Chapter 6-10;
RMC Chapter 6-14;
RMC Chapter 8-1;
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Washington State Constitution;
Art. 1, Sec. 3, United States Constitution;
Fourth Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment
4.0 POLICY:
It is the policy of the City of Renton to respond to complaints and concerns arising from the
erection of temporary shelters and campsites in parks and upon public property, and the
accumulation of garbage, litter and waste at such locations, and for public health and safety, and
which recognizes and respects a person’s fundamental right to personal property, all in a manner
which complies with applicable state and federal laws. This policy does not establish any individual
right to erect temporary shelters or otherwise encroach upon public or private property.
5.0 DEFINITIONS:
5.1 “Park” shall include the following areas, facilities and buildings owned, operated, maintained
or managed by the City of Renton: parks, trails, open space areas (a non-developed physical
area, including but not limited to natural areas and wetlands), the Maplewood Golf Course, and
recreation buildings.
5.2 “Public buildings and property” includes any and all public building or facilities, restrooms,
or real property owned by the City of Renton.
5.3 “Temporary shelter” includes any structure, whether made from cardboard, wood, canvas,
branches, rocks, a tent or camping equipment, or any other natural or artificial material, or any
combination thereof, for the purpose of providing shelter for an occupant(s) and which does not
comply with City codes for habitable housing.
5.4 “Trespass or trespassing” shall mean entry into or upon a park or public building or public
property without the permission or consent of the City, or staying in a public park or in a public
building or upon public property, after a lawful request to leave the park, public building or public
property has been made by authorized City park personnel, or a law enforcement officer or code
enforcement officer.
5.5 “Garbage” is all putrescible and nonputrescible solid and semi-solid waste resulting from
the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food, including but not limited to garbage,
rubbish, swill, refuse, trash, debris, ashes, bulky waste, construction or demolition and land
clearing waste, human or animal excrement or urine, or property or material infested with bacteria,
human or animal excrement or urine, maggots, or other insects, or vermin or rodents or their
feces, and that poses a health hazard.
5.6 “Hazardous waste” is any wastes included in the State of Washington, Department of
Ecology Dangerous Waste Regulations, Chapter 173-303 WAC.
5.7 “Moderate risk waste” is any waste that exhibits any of the properties of dangerous or
hazardous waste but is exempt from regulation under RCW Chapter 70.102 solely because the
waste is generated in quantities below the threshold for regulation and any household wastes that
are generated from the disposal of substances identified by the Washington State Department of
Ecology as hazardous household substances.
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5.8 “Litter” is garbage, refuse and rubbish as defined herein as garbage, and all other waste
material which, if thrown or deposited on the ground tends to create a danger to public health,
safety and welfare.
5.9 “Person” as used herein means any person or persons.
5.10 “Authorized personnel” shall include any City of Renton agent, contractor, employee,
official, representative, park personnel, law enforcement officer or code enforcement officer.
5.11 “Administrator” shall mean the Community Services Administrator or his or her designee.
5.12 “Police Chief” shall mean the chief law enforcement officer of the City of Renton or his or
her designee.
5.13 “Nuisance” as used herein shall mean any unlawful, unkempt, unsafe, unsanitary,
improperly maintained or constructed shelter or premises, or properties, or illegal and/or code
violating conduct which creates potentially grave habitability, health, safety, sanitation, or welfare
concerns for residents of the City of Renton, or where such temporary shelter is unfit for human
habitation and is inimical to the health, safety and welfare of the occupants and residents of the
City of Renton.
5.14 “Unattended property or unabandoned property” as used herein means items of
personal property left unattended in a park or public building or upon public property.
5.15 “Abandoned property” means items of personal property left by the owner in a park or
public building or upon public property with the intent to relinquish any claim or right to the
property.
5.16 “Lost and found property” means items of personal property that a person finds and that
is not unlawful to possess, and for which the owner is unknown, and which the finder surrenders to
the Police Chief or his or her designee, and for which state law requires that a notice be published
within thirty (30) days of when the personal property was found, unless the value of the property
found is less than the cost of publishing the notice, in which event the Police Chief or his or her
designee shall cause notice to be posted or published in other media or formats that do not incur
expense to the City.
5.17 “Unclaimed property” means items of personal property that are in the custody or
possession of the Police Chief or his or her designee, and that remains unclaimed for a period of
sixty (60) days from the date of notice to the owner thereof, if known, which notice shall inform the
owner of the custody and possession of the personal property by the Police Chief, unless the
personal property is being held as evidence in any court, the disposition of the personal property if
unclaimed, and the time period that the owner has to claim the personal property, unless said
property is unlawful to possess, and that such personal property shall be disposed of in
accordance with state law.
5.18 “Procedural due process” as used herein means a constitutional method of providing
notice to persons who have left their personal property in parks, public buildings or upon public
property, that such property will be removed by the City or its employees, agents, contractors,
officials, representatives, law enforcement officers or code enforcement officers, and that such
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personal property will be in the custody and possession of the Police Chief or his or her designee,
and may be claimed therefrom in accordance with state law.
5.19 “Claim of entitlement” as used herein means any claim of ownership of personal
property, removed by the City from parks, public buildings or upon public property, and for which
the person making such claim can reasonably prove ownership or right to possession or control of
such property, as required by state law.
6.0 PROCEDURES:
6.1 Notice or complaints of temporary shelters or campsites upon City-owned property.
6.1.1 The City of Renton routinely receives notice or complaints of temporary shelters or
campsites located in parks or upon public property, accompanied with requests to remove
garbage, litter and waste from such locations, as it poses a risk to public health, safety and
welfare. A complaint that is not requesting immediate or urgent law enforcement intervention
due to public safety concerns should be directed to the Administrator of the Community
Services Department or his or her designee.
6.1.2 A trespass may occur if a person enters into or remains in a park, public building or
upon public property, after hours of operation or in violation of RMC 2-9-8 (Park Rules and
Regulations), or that is not open to the public, or after a lawful request to leave the park,
public building or public property by authorized park personnel or a law enforcement officer or
code enforcement officer. If a trespass is suspected, the Administrator or his or her designee
should contact the Police Chief or his or her designee to coordinate a response to persons
occupying temporary shelters or campsites in parks or upon public property, to insure
reasonable advance notice of removal of the temporary shelter or campsite, area clean-up,
and removal of garbage, litter and waste, and the City’s intent to seize or remove unattended
or unabandoned personal property, and the means for persons to retrieve or recover their
unattended and unabandoned property from the Police Chief or his or her designee.
6.1.3 Following investigation of the notice or complaint by the Administrator or his or her
designee, if it is determined that a temporary shelter or campsite exists in a park or upon
public property, and garbage, litter or waste must be removed from said location, and the
area involved is within 200 feet of an area which contains temporary shelters or campsites
and the unattended or unabandoned personal property of persons occupying such temporary
shelters or campsites, and absent exigent circumstances such as an immediate threat to
public health or safety, such removal of temporary shelters or campsites or garbage, litter or
waste, shall not occur until at least two (2) days after the posting and/or service of written
notice in a form substantially similar to the notice attached hereto as Exhibit A. The posting of
said notice shall be affixed to the temporary shelter or campsite or upon a stake located
within fifty (50) feet of the temporary shelter or campsite. If any occupant of the temporary
shelter or campsite is present at the time notice is posted, a verbal notice shall also be
extended by authorized personnel to the effect that the occupants are trespassing and will
have to vacate and should take their personal property with them. Such notice shall be
posted by authorized personnel of the City’s Community Services Department, as determined
by the Administrator or his or her designee, and a copy of the notice posted and the date and
time of posting said notice shall be recorded and maintained by the City Clerk.
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6.1.4 The posting and/or service of the notice referenced in Exhibit A attached hereto shall
be performed in a manner which is reasonably calculated to provide effective notice to any
persons or occupants of the nearby or adjacent temporary shelters or campsites. Whenever
possible, the notice shall describe the area subject to removal of temporary shelters or
campsites, removal of garbage, litter and waste, and/or unattended or unabandoned personal
property, as clearly as possible (e.g., the west side of the 1700 block of Oakesdale Ave
and/or by GPS coordinates).
6.1.5 As part of the removal of any garbage, litter and waste from areas of temporary
shelters or campsites, the City of Renton shall not destroy any unattended or unabandoned
personal property which appears to be the property of any person. Personal property may
include, but is not limited to clothing, shoes, jackets, tents, sleeping bags, bed rolls, blankets,
backpacks, duffel bags, bicycles, tools, watches, jewelry, audio and video equipment,
medications, medical records, toiletries, eyeglasses, pursues, handbags, personal papers,
equipment, photographs, books, baby strollers, or carts.
6.1.6 Garbage, litter and waste shall be removed from temporary shelters and campsites,
and deposited by the City into an appropriate solid waste landfill suitable for receiving such
items. Clothing, shoes, jackets, tents, sleeping bags, bed rolls, blankets, backpacks, or duffel
bags or personal property, which are infested with bacteria from human or animal excrement
or urine, maggots, or other insects, or vermin or rodents, or their feces, or that pose a health
hazard shall be disposed of as garbage, litter and waste. Personal property that is
unattended does not necessarily mean that it has been discarded or abandoned by the
owner. When there is reasonable doubt whether the property is garbage, litter or waste, or is
valuable personal property, the City shall resolve the issue in favor of the conclusion that the
property is valuable and it shall not be disposed of as garbage, litter or waste, but shall be
secured and placed in the custody and possession of the Police Chief or his or her designee,
in accordance with state law.
6.1.7 For purposes of this policy, wooden pallets shall be treated as garbage, litter or waste
which may be recycled following removal from parks or other public property.
6.1.8 In situations when the City receives complaints regarding alleged criminal activity at
temporary shelters or campsites located in a park, or public buildings, or other public
property, including but not limited to nuisance, trespass, drug sales and use, prostitution,
assault and the accumulation of garbage, litter and waste, the police department will respond
to and handle the situation in accordance with current policy of the Renton Police
Department.
6.1.9 If the City is informed by a person or occupant residing in a temporary shelter or
campsite located in a park or upon public property that the person is the owner of the
personal property, or is the person with a claim of entitlement to ownership, and the owner
wishes to relinquish any claim or right to the property, then said personal property shall be
deemed to be abandoned property within the meaning of this policy, and may be disposed of
in accordance with state law.
6.1.10 Any unattended or unabandoned personal property removed during the clean-up or
removal of temporary shelters or campsites in parks or upon public property, and which
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property is placed into the custody and possession of the Police Chief or his or her designee,
and which is not claimed within the statutory time period provided by law, then such
unclaimed property may be disposed of by the City after proper notice as provided by state
law. When unattended or unabandoned property comes into the possession and custody of
the Police Chief or his or her designee, then unless the property is unlawful to possess or is
being held as evidence in any court, a person with a claim of entitlement may file a claim with
the Police Chief or his or her designee to retrieve said personal property in accordance with
state law.
6.1.11 Any notice for removal of temporary shelters or campsites, including removal of any
unattended or unabandoned personal property in connection therewith, and removal of
garbage, litter or waste, in addition to the notice set forth in subsections 6.1.3 and 6.1.4
above, shall also be served by hand delivery, facsimile or electronic mail on social service
organizations located within the City that assist residents of temporary shelters or campsites,
as identified by the Community Services Department and so designated to receive such
notice by the Administrator or his or her designee. The purpose for providing notice to such
social service organizations is to assist residents in reclaiming their unattended and
unabandoned property from the Police Chief at no cost to said residents, and to provide
notice which is reasonably calculated to provide effective notice to residents of temporary
shelters and campsites in parks or upon public property, so such residents may reclaim their
personal property.
6.2 Notice or complaints of temporary shelters or campsites upon private property or
public property not owned by the City.
6.2.1 In situations when the City receives complaints regarding alleged criminal activity at
temporary shelters or campsites located on private property, including but not limited to
nuisance, trespass, drug sales and use, prostitution, assault and the accumulation of
garbage, litter and waste, the police department will respond to and handle the situation in
accordance with current policy of the Renton Police Department.
6.2.2 The City shall not respond to requests from private property owners, or owners of
public property not owned by the City, to use City resources to remove garbage, litter or
waste, or illegal temporary shelters or campsites from the owners’ private real property or
public property not owned by the City. The responsibility for maintaining private real property
or public property not owned by the City, free from garbage, litter or waste as required by
RMC Chapter 6-14, and RMC Chapter 8-1, or free from nuisances as required by RMC
Chapter 1-3, shall be with the owner of the private real property or the governmental entity
responsible for public property not owned by the City.
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EXHIBIT A
NOTICE OF TRESPASS AND AREA CLEAN-UP
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The City of Renton has received complaints concerning persons remaining upon and/or residing in
temporary shelters or campsites erected or constructed in the vicinity of [insert address in bold
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face type, e.g. 1700 block of Oakesdale Avenue NW and/or GPS coordinates] upon real
property owned by the City. Any persons remaining upon or residing in this area are trespassing,
and will need to immediately move off this site and must remove any personal property they own.
On [insert day two (2) days in advance of posting per Section 6.1.3 in bold face type, e.g.
AUGUST 1, 2013], at [insert time in bold face type, e.g. 9:00 AM], the City of Renton shall conduct
a clean-up of the area, including removal of all persons, personal property, temporary shelters or
campsites, and garbage, litter or waste from this area.
Persons wishing to reclaim personal property collected by the City as part of the clean-up project
may do so by contacting [insert in bold face type the name of the person and their job title, e.g.
Sgt. Jane Doe] at the Renton Police Department, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, at
[insert in bold face type the contact telephone number, e.g. 425-430-1234] for a period of sixty (60)
days following removal of the property as part of the clean-up project referenced above on [insert
in bold face type the date of the clean-up project, e.g. AUGUST 1, 2013]. Personal property
collected by the City of Renton in connection with this clean-up project shall be stored, without
charge, for sixty (60) days following removal from the clean-up site. After sixty (60) days, any
unclaimed property shall be disposed of by the City of Renton in accordance with RCW Chapter
63.32.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact [insert in bold face type the contact person
and title, e.g. Jane Smith, Parks & Golf Course Director] at Renton City Hall, 1055 S Grady
Way, Renton, WA 98057 at [insert contact telephone number in bold face type, e.g. 425-430-
1234].
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CLEANUP DATE
(Invoice Date)
# CAMPS
Removed LOCATIONS Parks Div.
Staff Hours
PD Staff
Hours
(posting)
Materials,
Supplies
Costs
City of
Renton Costs
Contracted
Costs TOTAL COSTS
2016
January - March
2/1/2016 7 Narco, Logan Ave Bridge 21 4 N/A $711 $11,055 $11,766
April - June
4/13/2016
6/08/2016
3
11
Narco
Kennydale Lions, Honey Creek Natural Area, Houser Bridge, Monster Rd Bridge,
Cedar River Trail Natural Area
27 6 N/A $942
$3,769
$8,033
$12,744
July - September
7/25/2016
9/26/2016
2
4
Naches, Black River Riparian Forest
Houser Bridge, Old Highlands Library
4 2 N/A $177 $4,523
$2,579
$7,279
October - December
10/03/2016
11/22/16
12/15/2016
10
5
2
Naches, Black River Riparian Forest, Natural area at Narco (3 sites), Honey Creek
Natural Area, Old Highlands Library, Houser Bridge, Liberty Park
Springbrook Wetlands (2 sites), Dog Park, Logan Bridge, Houser Bridge
Sunset near Duvall, Springbrook Trail
22.5 10 N/A $953
$8,052
$4,839
$2,055
$15,899
44 74.5 22 $47,688
2017
January - March
2/16/17
2/23/17
3/23/17
3
2
Narco (2 sites)
Houser Bridge
Grady Way Bridge, Monster Road Bridge
9
4
6
4
N/A $362
$4,116
$2,624
$7,102
April - June
4/13/17
5/17/17
5/31/17
6/28/17
6
3
3
5
Naches, Black River
Houser Bridge, Old Highlands Library, Kennydale Lions
Naches, Springbrook Wetlands
Cedar River Natural Area, Honey Creek Natural Area
14.25
23
4.5
26.75
15.5
14
9.5
4.5
N/A $3,336
$9,984
$3,791
$4,315
$3,604
$25,030
July - September
7/24/17
8/24/17
9/29/17
1
6
14
Houser Bridge
Cedar River Natural Area, Naches, Black River
Houser Bridge, Naches, Cedar River Natural Area, Honey Creek Natural Area,
Renton Ave at SW Victoria, SW Grady Way Bridge, Sit-in-Park
12
43.75
41.25
0
33
16.5
N/A
$330
$2,305
$1,685
$1,102
$7,336
$9,610
$22,368
October - December
10/25/17
Nov (patrol, post)
12/15/17
12/22/17
4
4
1
Cedar River Natural Area, Honey Creek Natural Area, Naches, Houser Terrace,
Maple Valley Hwy (½ bridge)
27th and Oaksdale, Cedar River Natural Area
Springbrook Wetlands
36.75
12.5
17.25
5.25
22.5
0
8
2
N/A
$1,762
$344
$741
$211
$6,557
$4,509
$3,230
$17,354
52 250.25 135.5 $71,854
TOTALS 2017
TOTALS 2016
AGENDA ITEM #8.
PRIVATE PROPERTY ENCAMPMENT REMOVALS
Background:
Most of the time when encampments are investigated they are unoccupied. If they are
occupied, staff talks with the residents to let them know they need to move off the property.
Many encampment residents are well known by Police and move around the area from
encampment to encampment.
When homeless encampments occur on public property, the City can work to remove the
encampment. Community Services is responsible for managing the removal and contracts with
Servpro to do the work of cleaning up the site because there can be many dangerous items,
such as needles, on site.
When an encampment is on private property, staff cannot go on the property without the
property owner’s permission and must follow Code Compliance procedures to work with the
property owner to have the property owner remove the encampment.
Current Process:
When Code Compliance receives a report of an encampment they investigate the site to verify
there is an encampment. If the site is remote or unsafe, Code Compliance works with Police to
check validity of complaint.
o Reports of encampments come from Police, Code Compliance, and the public.
If there is an encampment, the following is the Code Compliance process:
1) Send first Warning of Violation with a 15-day compliance date.
2) Re-inspect. If not in compliance send second Warning of Violation, with an additional
15-day compliance date; or Close case if compliance achieved.
3) If not in compliance after second re-inspection, send a Finding of Violation with a fine of
up to $250.00, and send invoices to Finance for back up.
4) If not in compliance after three (3) issued Finding of Violations – refer to prosecutor and
police for criminal citation.
When contacting the property owner Code Compliance always encourages the owner to call the
police and have them on site when they go, as well as, to work with a company such as Servpro
to do the work of removal of items.
In order for Police to go onto the property and/or to have occupants leave a site, they must
have a trespass notice on file, unless the property owner is present.
The following is an excerpt from a Warning of Violation, “The City of Renton has adopted
regulations regarding the habitation of travel trailers or recreational vehicles: except as
authorized in RMC 4-9-240, temporary use permits, recreational vehicles, travel trailers, tents,
or other temporary shelters shall not be used for habitation. Police officers confirmed there are
tents, tarps, garbage and people located in a homeless camp on your property. The camp is
located just behind the speed limit sign on Cart Road (see attached map). Please call 911 and
request an officer to standby while you ask the occupants to leave. There are needles and other
paraphernalia that may be best removed by a company who does these types of clean ups. If
you have any questions please let me know.”
Ongoing:
The City will continue to work at removing homeless encampments from both public and private
property.
AGENDA ITEM #8.
CHILDCARE Child Care Resources 206-329-1011 www.childcare.org Program provides telephone informaƟon & referral to parents looking for childcare. Training is available to licensed childcare providers. Homeless families may receive childcare subsidies and customized case man-agement Mon-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (see p. 4) CHILDREN / TEENS / PARENTING Cry Out / College & Job PreparaƟon 425-243-2106 www.cryout.org Music producƟon, mulƟmedia arts, computer skills, life skills, mentoring, career development and aŌer school acƟviƟes. Office hours 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 316 S. 3rd Street, Renton. Crisis Clinic – Teen Link 206-461-4922 or 866-833-6546 Anonymous, confidenƟal teen help line answered by teens every evening between 6:00 & 10:00 p.m. Chat on-line at www.866teenlink.org CommuniƟes in Schools of Renton / Site Coordinators 425-430-6659 renton.ciswa.org CommuniƟes in Schools site coordinators work with at-risk students, families, and schools to provide students with the re-sources they need to stay in school. CommuniƟes in Schools of Renton / Mentors 425-430-6659 renton.ciswa.org Mentors for students at risk of academic failure in elementary and middle school. Eastside Baby Corner / MeeƟng Basic Needs for Children 425-865-0234 babycorner.org Basic goods for children who are living at or below the poverty level through a network of family-assistance providers. (No direct distribuƟon to individuals. Access through the local parƟcipaƟng providers.) Volunteer-centered organizaƟon, relying on community donaƟons of goods. InsƟtute for Family Development – PACT (Parents & Children Together) 253-874-3630 www.insƟtutefamily.org In-home based intervenƟon to families at risk of CPS involvement. Focus on improving family funcƟoning/parenƟng skills. Nexus Youth and Families / Street Outreach 253-939-2202 www.nexus4kids.org Provides outreach, tangible supplies (food, hygiene) and resources to homeless youth. Renton Area Youth Services – RAYS UP 206-772-2050 www.rays.org Provides one-on-one coaching, social emoƟonal skills groups, and out of school acƟviƟes. RENT & UTILITY ASSISTANCE Catholic Community Services – Emergency Assistance Services 253-850-2523 www.ccsww.org Program may provide food/uƟlity assistance on a one-Ɵme only basis. Phone lines open Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Also provides non-perishable food bags and bus Ɵckets one Ɵme per month. MulƟ-Service Center – Emergency Financial Assistance Program 253-893-0024 www.mschelps.org This program provides emergency, one-Ɵme assistance for homeless prevenƟon and uƟlity bill assistance (no move-in, or damage deposit help). Rental: A limited amount of rent assistance available to Federal Way, Kent, Renton, and SeaTac Residents. Funds are limited to one-Ɵme help only. UƟlity Assis-tance available to Kent, Renton, and SeaTac residents. Phone on Tuesdays between 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for appointment. St. Vincent de Paul SeaƩle King County – Emergency Assistance 206-767-6449 svdpseaƩle.org/our-programs Assistance to Renton residents with rent and uƟliƟes to prevent evicƟon and homelessness. Limited rental and uƟlity assistance. Call from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Closed in July City of Renton Human Services Resource Guide 2017-2018 Supported by City of Renton funds to assist Renton Residents, unless marked with * affected and medically fragile newborns. Family visit-aƟon, caregiver training, and home follow-up also provided, as well as educaƟonal programs for care-givers in the community. MENTAL HEALTH Asian Counseling and Referral Service 206-695-7600 acrs.org Comprehensive Mental Health services to low income Asian and Pacific Islanders with mental health issues. Renton Area Youth Services – Counseling 425-271-5600 www.rays.org RAYS provides school based culturally appropriate mental health counsel-ing & prevenƟon/educaƟon services to children and families in the Renton School District. SENIORS Catholic Community Services – Chore Services 1-888-649-6850 www.ccsww.org Volunteer assis-tance with household chores, transportaƟon, yard work, etc. to low income elders and adults with disa-biliƟes. Sound GeneraƟons – Meals on Wheels 206-448-5767 www.soundgeneraƟons.org Meals on Wheels provides home delivered meals to home-bound seniors over 60 and under 60 disabled. *Community Dining – NutriƟous (from scratch) hot lunch program provided Mon-Fri 11:30 a.m. at the Renton Senior AcƟvity Center. There is a suggested donaƟon, but eligible seniors over 60 will not be denied a meal. Call 425-254-1128 for informaƟon or reservaƟons. Sound GeneraƟons – Volunteer TransportaƟon 206-488-5740 www.soundgeneraƟons.org Volun-teer TransportaƟon helps isolated, frail, low income elderly who are without other transportaƟon opƟons to medical and other essenƟal appointments. Call to schedule. *Hyde ShuƩle 206-727-6262 - Call for program details. *Senior InformaƟon and Assistance 1-888-435-3377 HOMELESS SERVICES FOOD REACH – Meal CoaliƟon 425-209-0594 www.reachrenton.org/renton-meal-coaliƟon.html Provides support and a warm evening meal Friday-Sunday (5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.) and breakfast Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.). 300 Rainier Ave. N., Renton. *SalvaƟon Army Food Bank / Community Supper 425-255-5974, 720 S. Tobin, Mon-Thurs 5:30-6:30 p.m. SHELTER Catholic Community Services-Arise Homeless Shelter 253-854-0077 hƩp://www.ccsww.org Case man-agement support, tailored to each individual’s needs and strengths, connecƟng people to resources. Kent intake Mon-Fri 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Renton - Wed 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. by appointment MulƟ-Service Center Shelter and TransiƟonal Housing - Access through 2-1-1. REACH-Center of Hope 425-277-7594 Day & night shelters. Intake Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Way Back Inn 206-682-7382 www.way-back-inn.org TransiƟonal housing for homeless families with chil-dren. Families generally stay 3-6 months, with opƟon of 24 months while compleƟng a college or vocaƟon-al training program. YWCA Emergency Housing – Access through 2-1-1. Provides Emergency shelter for homeless families. MEDICAL / DENTAL SeaƩle King County Mobile Medical Van: 2nd and last Thursday of the month. 720 S. Tobin St., Renton 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Dental van is the last Thursday of the month, 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. No fee walk in care for anyone experiencing homelessness or home-less in the last year. Valley CiƟes Counseling and Referral – Homeless Outreach 253-833-7444 www.valleyciƟes.org Outreach-based behavioral health, substance use, and community linkage services, and increased ac-cess to healthcare for people in Renton experiencing homelessness. CHILDCARE RESOURCES Homeless Childcare Program 206-329-5842 www.childcare.org Provides childcare subsidies and customized case management services for homeless families. Page 4 Page 1 King County Community Resource InformaƟon at 2-1-1 or call 206-461-3200 or 7-1-1 relay City of Renton | 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-6600 | www.rentonwa.gov/humanservices AGENDA ITEM #8. c)
CLOTHING Renton Kiwanis Clothes Bank 425-271-5091 www.rentonkiwanisclothesbank.org Free, clean wearable clothing to needy children and families in the community. 300 Rainier Ave. N., Renton Mon-Thurs 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. *DEPT. OF SOCIAL & HEALTH SERVICES DSHS 1-877-501-2233. Apply for cash benefits and EBT (food) cards, and child care. ApplicaƟons may be done via phone from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Mon-Fri. The Renton office located at 500 S.W. 7th Street, #B, provides walk-in services weekdays from 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Customers who check in by 2:00 p.m. will be served that day. To replace an EBT card, phone 1-888-328-9271. DISABILITIES Bridge Disability Ministries – Guardianship 425-885-1006 bridgemin.org Guardianship Agency provides guardianship and case management ser-vices to improve the health and welfare of adults with severe developmental disabiliƟes. *Medical Equipment provides used durable medical equip-ment such as wheelchairs and walkers. Open Mon-Thurs 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Fri 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., message phone 425-885-1008. Children’s Therapy Center 253-854-5660 www.ctckids.org This agency provides physical, occupaƟonal and speech therapy for young children with neuro-developmental disabiliƟes. Hearing, Speech, & Deafness Center – Parent-Infant Program 206-323-5770 (Video Phone: 206-452-7953) www.hsdc.org/educaƟon/parent-infant-program Early intervenƟon service for the families of deaf, deaĩlind, and hard of hearing infants. Includes pa-rental coaching and preparing deaf children for pre-school. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE / SEXUAL ASSAULT DomesƟc Abuse Women’s Network – Community Advocacy Program 425-656-4305 www.dawnrising.org Community Advocates provide one on one advocacy, peer support groups and youth prevenƟon programs. DomesƟc Abuse Women’s Network – 24-hour crisis line 425-656-STOP (425-656-7867) or 1-877-465-7234 www.dawnrising.org DAWN offers a 24-hour crisis line to vicƟms of domesƟc violence. DomesƟc Abuse Women’s Network – ConfidenƟal Shelter 425-656-7867 www.dawnrising.org DAWN offers residents of Renton a confidenƟal South King County shelter. King County Sexual Assault Resource Center 1-888-99VOICE (1-888-998-6423) www.kcsarc.org Provides crisis intervenƟon counseling support, legal, medical informaƟon and advocacy to vicƟms of sexual assault. Lifewire – Services for Survivors of DomesƟc Violence 425-746-1940 www.lifewire.org Services include safety planning; resource referral; 24-hr helpline; adult, teen and child support groups; mental health therapy; legal advocacy; assistance with landlords, and support for children. YWCA of SeaƩle King County 425-226-1266 (Renton office) www.ywcaworks.org/programs - DomesƟc Violence (DV) Children’s Program Pro-vides a 10 week educaƟon/skill based curriculum for children ages 3-18 and non-abusive caregivers in their home. - DomesƟc Violence Community Advocate www.ywcaworks.org Provides DomesƟc Violence Counseling, Legal advocacy, and support groups. EDUCATION *Renton School District 425-204-2300. This main number will direct callers to all services and infor-maƟon related to the Renton School District. *McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance 425-204-2431. EducaƟon support for homeless stu-dents. Get help enrolling in school, transportaƟon to school, or barriers to succeeding in school such as lack of school supplies. EMPLOYMENT Orion 253-661-7805 www.orionworks.org VocaƟonal services including skills training, vocaƟonal counseling and 1:1 assistance to link with employers and retain employment. Puget Sound Training Center 425-656-5951 www.pstrainingcenter.com Employment services including customized skills training, intensive one-on-one case management, career coaching, job placement assistance and workshops to improve life skills and job readiness. FOOD Emergency Feeding Program – Hunger Relief 206-329-0300 www.emergencyfeeding.org NutriƟonally balanced emergency food packs contain-ing 6 complete meals with a choice of 15 different, shelf stable, culturally diverse and medically appro-priate meal packages. Call for distribuƟon sites. *SalvaƟon Army Food Bank 425-255-5969 206 S. Tobin, Renton Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. IMMIGRANT / REFUGEES Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA) – Family Support Program 206-957-2029 www.rewa.org Offers mulƟ-cultural and mulƟlingual case management, advoca-cy, comprehensive employment services & vocaƟonal training, ESL, housing & emergency assistance, and immigraƟon services to refugee and immigrant families. St. Vincent de Paul SeaƩle King County—Centro Rendu 253-499-4245 svdpseaƩle.org/centro-rendu Provides culturally responsive educaƟon and case management services to low-income LaƟno families. Ukrainian Community Center of WA—Crisis Family IntervenƟon 425-430-8229 uccwa.us Professional Mental Health Counseling & ParenƟng EducaƟon Ses-sions in a culturally and linguisƟcally appropriate manner. Ukrainian Community Center of WA—Refugee Assistance 425-430-8229 uccwa.us Cultural OrientaƟon and Intensive Case Management Services will be provided to Russian/Ukrainian speaking refugees and immigrants. INFORMATION AND REFERRAL Crisis Clinic Community InformaƟon Line 206-461-3222/ 2-1-1/ 1-800-621-4636 www.211KingCounty.org The Crisis Clinic provides a comprehensive lisƟng of social services available in King County. Provides in-formaƟon and referrals to services. 2-1-1 is the en-try point for homelessness housing services. 24-Hour Crisis Line 206-461-3222 or 866-4-CRISIS (427-4747): Provides a free and confidenƟal crisis intervenƟon and support services to anyone in emoƟonal crisis or needing help in King County. LEGAL ASSISTANCE King County Bar FoundaƟon – Neighborhood Legal Clinics 206-267-7070 www.kcba.org Free, limited legal advice and referrals for low income residents. Services in Renton at downtown library Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call Tues-Thurs 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. to make an appointment. Civil legal issues only. KCBA – Housing JusƟce Project 206-267-7090 www.kcba.org Free legal assistance to low income King County residenƟal tenants facing evicƟon. Services at the Regional JusƟce Center in Kent; Mon-Fri 8:00-10:30 a.m. No appointment needed. MEDICAL / DENTAL CARE Cedar River Clinics 800-572-4223 www.cedarriverclinics.org Services include aborƟon, birth control, well woman, and LGBTQ Wellness. As-sistance available for reproducƟve health care needs. HealthPoint – Dental Care 253-796-4071 (Kent) www.Healthpointchc.org 206-839-3600 (Tukwila) This program provides dental services to all residents, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Sliding fees available for low income residents. Dental facili-Ɵes are located in Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Redmond, and Tukwila. HealthPoint – Primary Medical Care & Natural Health 425-226-5536 (Renton) www.Healthpointchc.org 253-852-2866 (Kent) This program provides primary medical care to all residents, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Sliding fees available for low-income residents. Primary medical care clinics are located in Auburn, Bothell, Federal Way, Kent, Des Moines, Redmond, Renton, SeaTac, and Tukwila. Pediatric Interim Care Center 253-852-5253 www.picc.net 24-hr medical monitoring and special-ized nursing care in a homelike environment for drug-Page 2 Page 3 King County Community Resource InformaƟon at 2-1-1 or call 206-461-3200 or 7-1-1 relay City of Renton| HOUSING REPAIR PROGRAM | 425-430-6600 | www.rentonwa.gov/humanservices AGENDA ITEM #8. c)
POLICE DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: February 9, 2018
TO: Ed Prince, Council President
Members of Renton City Council
CC: Denis Law, Mayor
Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Kevin Milosevich, Chief of Police
STAFF CONTACT: Kevin Milosevich
SUBJECT: Downtown Public Safety
Since 2015 the Police Department has seen an increase of calls for service on “unwanted
subjects” and “welfare checks” in the downtown core. Welfare checks are often calls
where a reporting party sees someone they feel is in need of assistance or medical
attention. Possible reasons for the increase have been discussed and debated but what
is clear is the amount of interaction and exposure the public is having with individuals
and circumstances generating these calls, is relevant. As overall crime in Renton has
decreased in most areas, the visual and individual experience of residents and guests to
downtown have not improved.
Method of Engagement
In recent years our Directed Enforcement Team (DET) was operating at 30-40% strength
due to staffing issues. One of the DET functions is bicycle patrol, one of the most visible
units to the Public. In addition to patrolling and enforcing laws in parks, trails and
downtown, they are often assisting Community Services with homeless camp removal
and supplementing Code Enforcement.
As a result of our recent and successful recruiting efforts, by summer we are planning to
double the size of our DET unit from last year. This will make an immediate enforcement
and visual impact on the downtown core. Their number one priority is to address the
safety issues downtown.
DET Officers will plan coverage for the downtown core so that a presence is constant.
They will develop projects based on complaints of residents, business owners and on
view activity. Working with the residents, business owners and internal resources to
include the Patrol Division, projects will be evaluated for success, progress status
updated and a conscious effort to change the downtown experience will be made.
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Officers will use the influence of social media to inform and educate the public as to
their efforts and attempts to address those problems of concern. Working with local
services, officers will be educated as to available resources for the homeless and those
suffering addiction. Partnering with Community services will allow officers the ability
identify unwanted camps for removal and areas of waste, while at the same time
providing a link to services.
Most importantly, there will be an immediate and aggressive approach at stopping
crime in the downtown. Those choosing to use alcohol, use or sell drugs, litter, vandalize
or commit any crime downtown will be the subject of Police attention in highly visible
emphasis patrols. With the increase in size of our DET unit, coordination with Patrol and
Traffic Units, the impact will be visible. The efforts and results of this emphasis will be
shared with our partners in the community by way of social media and coordinated
meetings through our Community Programs.
AGENDA ITEM #9. a)
Provide a safe,
healthy, vibrant
community
Promote safety, health,
and security through
effective communication
and service delivery
Facilitate successful
neighborhoods through
community involvement
Encourage and partner
in the development of
quality housing choices
for people of all ages and
income levels
Promote a walkable,
pedestrian and bicycle-
friendly city with complete
streets, trails, and
connections between
neighborhoods and
community focal points
Provide opportunities
for communities to be
better prepared for
emergencies
Promote economic
vitality and strategically
position Renton for
the future
Promote Renton as the
progressive, opportunity-
rich city in the Puget
Sound region
Capitalize on
opportunities through
bold and creative
economic development
strategies
Recruit and retain
businesses to ensure
a dynamic, diversified
employment base
Nurture
entrepreneurship
and foster successful
partnerships with
businesses and
community leaders
Leverage public/
private resources to
focus development
on economic centers
Support planned
growth and influence
decisions that impact
the city
Foster development
of vibrant, sustainable,
attractive, mixed-use
neighborhoods in urban
centers
Uphold a high standard
of design and property
maintenance
Advocate Renton’s
interests through state and
federal lobbying efforts,
regional partnerships and
other organizations
Pursue transportation
and other regional
improvements and services
that improve quality of life
Balance development
with environmental
protection
Building an inclusive
informed city with
opportunities for all
Improve access to city
services, programs and
employment, and make
residents and businesses
aware of opportunities
to be involved with their
community
Build connections with
ALL communities that
reflect the breadth and
richness of the diversity
in our city
Promote understanding
and appreciation of
our diversity through
celebrations and festivals
Provide critical and
relevant information on a
timely basis and facilitate
two-way dialogue between
city government and the
community
Meet service demands
and provide high
quality customer
service
Plan, develop, and
maintain quality services,
infrastructure, and
amenities
Prioritize services at
levels that can be sustained
by revenue
Retain a skilled
workforce by making
Renton the municipal
employer of choice
Develop and maintain
collaborative partnerships
and investment strategies
that improve services
Respond to growing
service demands through
partnerships, innovation,
and outcome management
Renton Business Plan
2018–2023 GOALS
The City of Renton, in partnership and communication
with residents, businesses, and schools, is dedicated to:MISSION
Providing a safe, healthy, welcoming atmosphere where people choose to live
Promoting economic vitality and strategically positioning Renton for the future
Supporting planned growth and influencing decisions that impact the city
Building an inclusive informed city with opportunities for all
Meeting service demands through high quality customer service, innovation,
a positive work environment, and a commitment to excellence
Renton: The center
of opportunity in
the Puget Sound
Region where
families and
businesses thrive
VISION
RENTON. AHEAD OF THE CURVE.
AGENDA ITEM #10. a)