HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 3688CITY OF RENTON,WASIDNGTON
RESOLUTION NO.3688
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,
RATIFYING AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTYWIDE PLANNING
POLICIES.
WHEREAS,the Growth Management Act,RCW 36.70A.21 0,mandates the
development and adoption of Countywide Planning Policies for King County;and
WHEREAS,King County,the City of Seattle,the City of Bellevue and the
Suburban Cities of King County have met jointly as the Growth Management Planning
Council (GMPC)to develop and recommend Countywide Planning Policies;and
WHEREAS,the City of Renton has ratified the Countywide Planning Policies and
subsequent amendments;and
WHEREAS,Countywide Planning Policy FW-l Step 9 provides for an
amendment process to change the Planning Policies as may be necessary from time to
time;and
WHEREAS,on March 8,2004,the Metropolitan King County Council took
action ratifying the proposed amendment to the King County Countywide Planning
Policies designating Downtown Auburn as an urban center on behalf of unincorporated
King County;and
WHEREAS,the amendment process requires ratification of proposed
amendments by at least 30 percent of the City and County governments representing 70
percent ofthe population in King County;
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASIDNGTON,DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION I.
SECTION II.
RESOLUTION NO.3688
The above findings are true and correct in all respects.
The proposed amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies are
consistent with the adopted City Comprehensive Plan and the adopted City Business Plan.
SECTION ill.The best interests and general welfare of the City of Renton would
be served by ratification of Ordinance 14844 (GMPC Motion 03-2)designating downtown
Auburn as an urban center as approved by the King County Council and the Growth Management
Planning Council.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 5th day Of_..::.::A=p=..r=il=--"2004.
Bonnie I.Walton,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 5th day of __A_p_r_i_l ,2004.
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Kathy Jolker-Wheeler,Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Lawrence J.WarreI('city Attorney
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