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From: Julia Medzegian
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2019 5:18 PM
To: Megan Gregor
Subject: FW: Rental Licensing Inspection Program
Megan,
In case anyone asks that this be read into the record tonight. I don't expect it, but you never know.
Julia
Julia Medzegian
City Council Liaison at City of Renton
1055 S.Grady Way, Renton WA 98057
jmedzegian@rentonwa.gov
425.430.6501
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From:Julie Musgrove [mailto:Julie@syouthclub.org]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2019 9:09 AM
To:Council<Council@Rentonwa.gov>
Subject: Rental Licensing Inspection Program
Dear Renton City Council Members,
It was brought to my attention that you are voting on the Rental Licensing Inspection Program today.
Community members and I from our organization attended the last City Council Meeting where testimony
time was filled by many community members in support of Renton Comicon and I was unable to speak on
behalf of the Rental Licensing Inspection Ordinance.
Therefore, I am writing today in support of the program. This program has been implemented in Kent, Tukwila
and Seattle. These programs have not been a significant cost burden to the landlords in those cities and I
would hope that something similar would be put in place in Renton. Myself, and the organization I work for
are in favor of safe, healthy, and affordable homes for all Renton residence. I think it is important that city
council passes this ordinance.
I heard that you received the post cards that were sent by our community members. I hope that you take this
email and those post cards and consider them when making your decision tonight.
Julie Musgrove
Housing and Social Services Program Manager
Somali Youth and Family Club
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Megan Gregor
From: Julia Medzegian
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2019 5:21 PM
To: Jason Seth; Megan Gregor
Subject: FW: Renton Hangar- Last Hope
I'm just forwarding this as an fyi to you guys. I don't of anything specific happening tonight, but you never know
Julia
Julia Medzegian
City Council Liaison at City of Renton
1055 S.Grady Way, Renton WA 98057
jmedzegian@rentonwa.gov
425.430.6501
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From:Sophie Huang [mailto:sophie.huang@live.com]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2019 1:21 PM
To: Harry Barrett Jr. <HBarrett@Rentonwa.gov>
Cc:Council <Council@Rentonwa.gov>; Denis Law<DLaw@Rentonwa.gov>; Ed Prince<EPrince@Rentonwa.gov>; Randy
Corman <Rcorman@Rentonwa.gov>; Gregg A.Zimmerman<Gzimmerman@Rentonwa.gov>; Robert Harrison
<RHarrison@Rentonwa.gov>;Jim Seitz<JSeitz@Rentonwa.gov>; chet.huang.vt@gmail.com
Subject: Re: Renton Hangar- Last Hope
Dear Harry,
We have tried every possible option with all of the FBO's and businesses on the field, they too recognize the
enormous problem that we have at KRNT for General Aviation (GA) aircraft and have been unable to help.
This situation is so disappointing because I know the federal government has provided funds for the
development of Renton airport to make sure GA has been supported/encouraged.
We can't even begin to know of the complexity's that you are dealing with this in this area since we're just tax
paying citizens of the town and we need your help to solve them.
Please let us know if we can help in anyway, sadly we'll be vacating the hangar at the end of this month as
committed.
Kind Regards,
Sophie & Chet Huang
802-793-6425
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From: Harry Barrett Jr. <HBarrett@Rentonwa.Rov>
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2019 12:06 PM
To: 'Sophie Huang'
Cc: Council; Denis Law; Ed Prince; Randy Corman; Gregg A. Zimmerman; Robert Harrison;Jim Seitz
Subject: RE: Renton Hangar- Last Hope
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Huang,
Thank you for your letter regarding your hangar occupancy at Renton Airport and the temporary
Hold Harmless Agreement you signed which expires on February 28, 2019. I am speaking on behalf
of the city staff and City Council when I say that we appreciate that you are an active member of the
aviation community at Renton Airport and I empathize with your situation. As you know,you are
among many other tenants who are faced with displacement at the end of this month. Though the
City had no obligation to your agreements with Kaynan LLC, we felt it best out of courtesy to attempt
to assist you by offering the 90-day grace period that you've signed.
The City is continuing work toward a formal development plan for the southeast corner space, yet at
this time that does not change the fact that upon inspection of the property, the City has determined
that the buildings are not suitable for occupancy. You may recall, as part of the lease agreement with
the Ellison family, they were required to demolish the hangars at the end of their term because of the
condition of the hangars. They failed to comply with this requirement and abandoned the property.
We would love to be able to offer the facilities for use, as that type of arrangement is mutually
beneficial. However, Kaynan's lack of action did not change the need for the buildings to be vacated
and demolished and in their current state it would be irresponsible and infeasible for the City to enter
into leasing agreements.
The Hold Harmless Agreement in which you signed, alleviates the City from any claims or damages
that might occur during the three-month extension. The City, at the advice of legal representation, is
not in a position to extend your tenancy beyond February 28, 2019.
Thank you for writing. This is a difficult situation and I appreciate your feedback. We have received a
number of suggestions for short-term answers to the displacement problem, however, anything that
the City decides regarding this parcel will be part of a larger comprehensive plan. The Airport is
exploring alternatives to address the aircraft parking issue; most of these ideas and discussions require
some level of formal approval from Federal or local agencies.
I have noted that you are on our Hangar Wait List. Meanwhile, I encourage you to reach out to the
FBOs on the field to see if they have any tied downs available for your aircraft upon termination of
the agreement.
Sincerely,
HARRY BARRETT JR.,C.M. I Airport Manager
1055 S.Grady Way I Renton WA 98057
HBarrett@Rentonwa.gov I (425)430-7477
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Harry Barrett,Jr., C.M.
Airport Manager
From:Sophie Huang [mailto:sophie.huang@live.com]
Sent:Wednesday, February 20, 2019 10:06 AM
To:Council<Council@Rentonwa.gov>; Denis Law<DLaw@Rentonwa.gov>; Ed Prince<EPrince@Rentonwa.gov>; Randy
Corman <Rcorman@Rentonwa.gov>; Gregg A.Zimmerman <Gzimmerman@Rentonwa.gov>; Harry Barrett Jr.
<HBarrett@Rentonwa.gov>; Robert Harrison<RHarrison@Rentonwa.gov>;Jim Seitz<JSeitz@Rentonwa.gov>
Subject: Renton Hangar- Last Hope
Feb 20th, 2019
Sophie & Chet
Huang
12106 SE 75thPI
Newcastle, WA,
98056
City of Renton
Mayor and City Council
1055 S. Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
Dear Mayor Law, Council President Prince, and Council Members;
At the end of February we are required to vacate Hangar #13 on Renton field. After trying
to find tie down space at Renton airport or any other option to store our plane at Renton
we have been unsuccessful.
We have been active members of the aviation community at Renton airport supporting the
local on airport businesses and Sophie is now a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) hoping to
stay active with the aviation community on the field. As property owners and tax payers in
the town we are very proud of the Renton airport and the capability it provides.
No final plan has be agreed upon for the development for the airport and yet we have to
vacate the hangar. Since signing the lease with the town, various municipal services from
Renton now inhabit some of the hangar space with the South East corner of the airport. In
addition our airport is now being used a parking and office space complex for the Police
and other services. Clearly the town sees value in these buildings and is sufficiently
comfortable to use them for the time being.
We ask that you delay termination of our lease or allow us to occupy some of the open
space between the hangar's while you work out your plan for the development. We
understand that various on airport business have put forward plans to help the town with
removal of the old hangars and in return would rent the cleared space for tie down's,
please embrace that offer to give the General Aviation (GA) community continued access
to the airport.
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Thank you for considering this request. You are really our last hope to remain part of the
aviation community at Renton.
Kind Regards,
Sophie & Chet Huang
802-793-6425
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Megan Gregor
From: Jason Seth
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2019 3:17 PM
To: Megan Gregor
Subject: FW: Re Ordinance 5931
Attachments: RHAWA Public Comment for Ord 5913 2 25 19.docx
FYI
Jason Seth,CMC
City Clerk
City of Renton
425-430-6502
iseth@rentonwa.gov
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From: Denis Law
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2019 3:17 PM
To: Council<Council@Rentonwa.gov>; Chip Vincent<CVincent@Rentonwa.gov>; Ed VanValey
<Evanvaley@Rentonwa.gov>; Ellen Bradley-Mak<EBradley-Mak@Rentonwa.gov>; Gregg A. Zimmerman
<Gzimmerman@Rentonwa.gov>;Jan Hawn<JHawn@Rentonwa.gov>; Kelly Beymer<Kbeymer@Rentonwa.gov>; Preeti
Shridhar<PShridhar@Rentonwa.gov>; Robert Harrison <RHarrison@Rentonwa.gov>; Shane Moloney
<SMoloney@Rentonwa.gov>
Cc:Jason Seth<JSeth@Rentonwa.gov>; April Alexander<analexander@Rentonwa.gov>
Subject: FW: Re Ordinance 5931
FYI.
Mayor,City of Renton
Email:dlaw@rentonwa.gov
Phone: 425-430-6500
Renton City Hall—7th Floor
1055 South Grady Way
Renton,WA 98057-3232
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From: Heather Pierce [mailto:HPierce@rhawa.org]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2019 3:13 PM
To: Denis Law<DLaw@Rentonwa.gov>
Subject: Re Ordinance 5931
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Dear Mayor Law,
The Rental Housing Association of Washington (RHAWA)supports the passage of Ordinance 5913, a targeted,voluntary
compliance driven model for a municipal inspection program, because it provides an infrastructure for the City to
address failing rental properties without disrupting or overburdening the broader rental housing market.This targeted
approach conserves public resources and allows the City to fulfill its goal to ensure that Renton residents in the rental
market are living in healthy housing units.
In addition, RHAWA appreciates the thoughtful process that Renton staff and City Council have taken in developing this
ordinance. Furthermore,we appreciate the City's generosity in waiting to assess fees to the rental registration/business
license portion of Ordinance 5913.
RHAWA would also like to thank Renton's City staff for making a concerted effort to work with private rental housing
providers on the new Registration and Inspection program and looks forward to collaborating on the education and
outreach to rental owners after Council passes RMC 4.5.125.
Sincerely,
Heather Pierce
Deputy Director of Government Affairs
Rental Housing Association of Washington
Heather Pierce I Deputy Director of Government Affairs
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