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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommittee of the Whole Packet for 10/10/2016 �... Committee of the Whole Attendance Date: �.���� ��'� � COUNCIL PRESENT � Randy Corman, President 1�-� Armondo Pavone, Pres. Pro-Tem f�l Ryan Mclrvin � Ruth Perez � Don Persson �� Ed Prince � Carol Ann Witschi SAFFPRESENT ❑ Denis Law, Mayor ❑ Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer C� Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs ❑ Other: 5��'�tV��'�-� L-�"'� �I�► Administrator ❑ Jason Seth, City Clerk � Other: 1/Vl�s� ,f,�n1`e� ❑ Other: �Y�s� ,�'��U(�.a�� ❑ Megan Gregor, Deputy City Clerk ❑ Julia Medzegian, City Council Liaison � Other: ���% Ol����v� ❑ Larry Warren, City Attorney � Other: �IC�����- 1���1'Yes� ❑ Other: }��u� �/�y� �^ ❑ Zanetta Fontes, Senior Assistant City Attorney f � ��� u ❑ Other: � �,p_„ ❑ Shane Moloney,Senior Assistant City Attorney � ❑ Other: �. VU '�i ��/�'✓1� (1 �- Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator ��� �. u i1� ❑ Other. � d � Chip Vincent, Community and Economic ❑ Other: Development Administrator �� ❑ Other: Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources& Risk Management Administrator ❑ Other: �, Chief Kevin Milosevich, Police Department � Other: �� Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator � Other: ❑ Other: Jan Hawn, Administrative Services Administrator ; lennifer Henning, Planning Director ❑ 1im Seitz,Transportation Director �-� Leslie Betlach, Parks Planning & Natural Resources Director ❑ Cliff Long, Economic Development Director � AGENDA Committee of the Whole Meeting 5:00 PM - Monday, October 10, 2016 Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way 1. 2017-2018 Budget Overview - Department Presentations a) Executive Office, Police Department, Community & Economic Development Department 2. 200 Mill RFP Update Slide 1/70 2017-2018 Budget Proposal Department Presentations Executive Office (15 min) Police Department (45 min) Community & Economic Development Department (45 min) A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 2/70 Next Week •Administrative Services (15 min) •Community Services (45 min) •City Attorney (15 min) •Human Resources/Risk Management (15 min) •Court (15 min) •Public Works (45 min)A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 3/70 Executive Office 2017-18 Budget See Department details starting on page 3-7 of the Preliminary Budget Document A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 4/70 EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT See budget document on page 3-7 for complete organizational chart A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 5/70 Proposed Budget by City Service Area A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 6/70 Department Performance Measures select measurements from a variety of Program’s within the Executive Department See the Renton Results Section of the Budget Document for a full listing of program measures. City Service Area Performance Measures 2012 Results 2013 Results 2014 Results 2015 Results Safety and Health Enage with and leverage public and private partnerships to maintain or increase volunteer hours dedicated to the Emergency Management Program.3,372 3,051 1,866 3,064 Information requests/concerns from residents are acknowledged within three days.90.0%92.0%97.0%100% Information requests/concerns are resolved within two weeks.94.0%95.0%92.0%99.0% Percent of survey respondents who rate the value of services for the taxes paid to Renton as "good" or better. 44% (2011 Survey) N/A N/A 51% Amount of Intergovernmental funding collected by the City to fund programs and projects increases year over year.75.0%------75.0% Percent of survey responses that rate the City's overall communication of key programs and initiatives as "good" or better. new 2015 new 2015 new 2015 58% Accomplishment or significant progress made on each of the major priorities of the annually adopted State Legislative Agenda 87.5%75.0%---75.0% The percent of the City's Public Relations efforts and advertising covered by local and regional media. 80.0%------95.0% Representative Government A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 7/70 Mayor’s Office Mission Statement Provide executive leadership and management for the City of Renton government to act strategically, implement decisions efficiently and accurately, apply city policies uniformly, and achieve city goals expeditiously. A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 8/70 2015/2016 Accomplishments Facilitated the successful implementation of the city’s business plan; monitored city- wide performance and accountability. Successfully advocated the city’s adopted state and federal legislative agendas. Implemented various programs and efforts to achieve the city’s goal of building an inclusive city with opportunities for all. Communicated with our public on key issues and programs and provided opportunities for community involvement. A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 9/70 2017-18 Priorities •Established the six key priority areas of focus: –Economic Development Priorities –Police effectiveness/Community Relations –Workforce Culture –Quality of Life –Inclusion/Diversity –Legislative Priorities and Federal, State, Regional Advocacy A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 10/70 2017-18 Priorities Economic Development A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 11/70 2017-18 Priorities Police Effectiveness/Community Relations A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 12/70 2017-18 Priorities Workforce Culture •Implement training curriculum to develop improved productivity and leadership skills. •Continue LEAN training and other efficiency measures. •Continue customer service training. •Continue cultural awareness/social equity training. •Improve our inclusiveness in hiring practices. •Continue to improve our performance management and reporting through Renton Results and other tools. A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 13/70 2017-18 Priorities Inclusion/ Diversity A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 14/70 •Involve the community in identifying priority projects and areas to address. •Develop a strategy to fund and operate those priority projects and areas. •Continue to address vulnerable population needs. •In partnership with Renton School District and the Doug Baldwin foundation, develop Family First Center for youth and families in the Cascade/Benson area. 2017-18 Priorities Quality of Life A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 15/70 2017-18 Priorities Legislative Priorities; Federal State, Regional A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 16/70 2017-2018 Communications •Continue to provide access to critical and relevant information on a timely basis that will encourage open dialogue and active engagement in the community while positioning Renton as a unique urban center and destination. –Continue social media strategies •Ensure that citizen concerns are addressed accurately, sensitively, and in a timely manner. A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 17/70 Budget Proposals 2015-2016 we used salary savings to meet our critical priorities. •$73,800/year contract funding for consultant for Inclusion program •$16,600/year executive operations increased costs •$35,000 communications graphic design, photography, other communications services A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 18/70 Budget Proposals •$57,600 policy analyst contract funding to track and advocate Renton’s position on regional and statewide transportation and initiatives and other intergovernmental relations/regional affairs •$50,000 in 2018 funding for Citywide Survey A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 19/70 Emergency Management Mission •Fostering a culture of preparedness and community self-sufficiency •Working inclusively with our diverse community to coordinate effective disaster response •Preparing our whole community to be uniquely resilient through adversity and recovery A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 20/70 Emergency Management 2015/2016 Accomplishments •EOC procedures revised •Cascadia Rising Earthquake Exercise •Community Points of Distribution Plan, and volunteers trained to operate it •Expanded satellite phones and mobile comms network •Merged Renton RedAlert with Alert King County •Disaster Mental Health First Aid classes A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 21/70 Emergency Management 2015/2016 Accomplishments (cont.) •Partial revision of Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, Continuity of Operations Plan, and Recovery Framework •Hazard Mitigation Plan annual revision •Disaster Movie Night at Carco Theatre •Renton Emergency Preparedness Academy •New position-specific training for EOC staff •New information management system for EOC A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 22/70 Changes in Emergency Management •Regional Fire Authority transition –Emergency Management now reports to CAO –Loss of 1.0 FTE to RFA (Admin Secretary) •Staff turnover in EM Coordinator position •Vacant AmeriCorps position (grant dependent) •Temporary part-time EM Coordinator to partially fill gaps •Grant administration from a Presidential Disaster Declaration to be managed by Administrative Services A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 23/70 Budget Proposals •Fund AmeriCorps match funds that were dropped from past budget •Add grant-subsidized .7 EM Coordinator position A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 24/70 Focus •Improvement Plan tasks from Cascadia exercise •Planning, training, and exercise mandates •EOC Duty Officer training •EOC readiness A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 25/70 Gaps and Shortfalls •OT budget for EM Coordinator not funded •Vacant AmeriCorps position until September •Used grant budget to subsidize new EM Coordinator, resulting in far less money for equipment, supplies, training for other departments A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 26/70 Program Adjustments •Suspend Renton CERT classes and explore a shared regional model •Suspend most public education activities, focusing instead on Ready in Renton and Shakeout campaigns •Withdraw from regional Emergency Management Assistance Team membership •Reduce involvement in regional work groups •Postpone school and daycare preparedness campaign A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 27/70 Emergency Management 2017/2018 Goals •Revise the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and submit for State approval •Complete and submit the draft Debris Management Plan for FEMA approval •Revise and test the Continuity of Operations Plan •Develop a coordinated citywide social media team for emergency situations •Conduct two disaster exercises A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 28/70 A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 29/70 Police Department 2017-2018 BUDGET See Department details starting on page 3-95 of the Preliminary Budget Document A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 30/70 POLICE DEPARTMENT See budget document on page 3-95 for complete organizational chart A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 31/70 POLICE DEPARTMENT VISION The regional leader in delivering progressive law enforcement services MISSION Working together to provide professional and unbiased law enforcement services to our community A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 32/70 Department Goals Maximize department effectiveness targeting the reduction of crime Provide outstanding service to our community Create a rewarding work environment through workforce development, embracing diversity, and imparting our experience and tradition of excellence A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 33/70 Department Performance Measures select measurements from a variety of Program’s within the Police Department See the Renton Results Section of the Budget Document for a full listing of program measures. City Service Area Performance Measures 2011 2012 Results 2013 Results 2014 Results 2015 Results Average response time (in minutes) to Priority I calls.3.00 3.07 3.81 4.64 4.52 Average response time (in minutes) to Priority II calls.7.50 7.32 6.50 7.64 8.13 Average response time (in minutes) to Priority III calls.12.00 10.48 8.81 10.87 11.75 Average response time (in minutes) to Priority IV calls.25.00 21.05 16.01 20.91 23.94 Residents report feeling somewhat or very safe during the day in their neighborhood. 96%---------80%* Residents report feeling somewhat or very safe during the night in their neighborhood. 79%---------60%* Community report feeling somewhat or very safe during the day in the downtown area.77%---------80%* Community report feeling somewhat or very safe during the night in the downtown area.36%---------32%* Annual percent of successful resolution or clearance of assigned cases ---82%84%77%83% Number of Cases processed by staff 13,169 13,566 14,118 14,721 15,517 Number of warrants processed by staff 2,487 2,544 2,356 2,357 2,161 Number of Citations processed by staff 15,340 13,924 16,867 14,550 11,766 Number of Public Records Requests processed by staff ---------new 2015 2,359 *change in Survey methodology does not allow for 1:1 comparison from 2011 to 2015 results Safety and Health A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 34/70 Calls-for -Service Increase in calls-for service 2012 -67,906 2013 -67,206 2014 -70,130 2015 -74,000 2016 -*80,000 (estimate) (January thru September = 62,000) A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 35/70 Crime Rate Statistics National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) 2015 Crime Rate per 1,000 Auburn 115.6 Federal Way 99.9 Kent 101.8 Renton 98.6 Tukwila 297.6 A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 36/70 2016 Accomplishments and Challenges •Implementation of new technology •LEXIPOL Police Manual •Community Engagement •Promotions •Hiring and Training A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 37/70 Priority Areas of Focus •Reduction of both crime and perception of crime. •Increase police effectiveness •Increase community engagement •Workforce Culture, Competence, and Customer Service •Inclusion and Diversity A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 38/70 Budget Highlights: Administrative Services Division -Increase staffing by one sergeant and one officer Staff Services Division -Increase staffing by two police specialists Investigations Division -Increase staffing by two detectives Patrol Services Division* -Increase staffing by one officer*COPS grant requested for up to 4 Officers Proposed Budget by City Service Area A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 39/70 Budget Highlights Valley Communications $260k increase in 2017 $200k increase in 2018 South Correctional Entity $173k increase in 2017 Officers Karney and Brus A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 40/70 QUESTIONS? A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 41/70 Community & Economic Development 2017-2018 Budget See Department details starting on page 3-39 of the Preliminary Budget Document A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 42/70 Mission Enhance the vitality and livability of the Renton community by promoting a prosperous economy and quality neighborhoods, through economic development, sound urban planning, and streamlined land use regulation A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 43/70 Community & Economic Development Dept. See budget document on page 3-39 for complete organizational chart A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 44/70 Core Services •Land use planning, land use entitlement •Review, permitting, inspection, and enforcement of development rules •Economic development, business recruitment and retention •Staff and support –Planning Commission, Municipal Arts Commission, and City Center and Benson Hill Community Plan Advisory Boards A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 45/70 Proposed Budget by City Service Area For Budget Highlights please see page 3-44 of your proposed budget document. A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 46/70 Department Performance Measures select measurements from a variety of Program’s within the Community & Economic Development Department See the Renton Results Section of the Budget Document for a full listing of program measures. City Service Area Performance Measures 2012 Results 2013 Results 2014 Results 2015 Results Permit review for single family applications completed within 2 weeks 75%40%90%90% Permit review for commercial applications within 4 weeks 100%100%62%100% Inspection requests receive response within 24 hours 98%97%97%95% Representative Government Number of organizations in which CED staff represents the City in local, regional and statewide organizations focused in areas such as land use, economic development , building regulation 24 27 27 29 The City's annual sales tax revenue growth rate (excluding one-time items)4.7%6.0%9.4%9.0% Annual property tax revenue associated with new construction increases. 0.06%1.13%1.29%2.82% Utilities and Environment Infrastructure project plan review is completed within an average of 3 weeks 90%53%60%75% Internal Support Property and Technical Services review of development proposals are processed within two weeks. 95%95%N/A 95% Safety and Health Livable Community A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 47/70 Statistics Licenses and Permits •Employees Working within Renton (2016): 50,526 •Permits Issued (9/26/2014-9/26/2016): 13,093 •Assessed Value of Permits Issued (9/26/2014-9/26/2016): $2,246,341,840 •Code Enforcement Requests (9/26/2014-9/26/2016): 1,613 A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 48/70 Current Initiatives/Goals Customer Service •Timely responses to inquiries •Accurate information provided •Courteous and professional communication A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 49/70 Current Initiatives/Goals Maximize employee morale and efficiency A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 50/70 Current Initiatives/Goals EnerGov/online planning and permitting •Speed and ease of plan submittal •Allows parallel reviews and immediate access for all reviews •Improve ability to share corrections and files with consultants, contractors, and owners A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 51/70 Current Initiatives/Goals Economic Development Division •Promote Commercial and Industrial Sites –New Web Tools for Commercial Real Estate •Sites •Demographics•Enhanced Marketing –New Renton Community Marketing Campaign –New Electronic Media Production –Additional Collateral Material –Public Relations and Media A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 52/70 Current Initiatives/Goals Economic Development Division •Downtown Marketing –Promote Development Sites –Branding and Promotion –Small Business Training A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 53/70 Current Initiatives/Goals Catalyze major development sites A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 54/70 Current Initiatives/Goals Hyatt Regency and Southport Office •Work to ensure successful development of projects near South Lake Washington A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 55/70 Current Initiatives/Goals Longacres •New 30-acres Group Health Campus A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 56/70 Current Initiatives/Goals Rapid growth of aerospace sector/Boeing Rate Readiness •Increase in rate from 28 in 2008 to 42 in 2016 •Projected rate: 57 by 2019 A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 57/70 Current Initiatives/Goals Community Planning Implementation – City Center Goals •Create distinct identity and improve visibility •Support diverse economic sectors •Improve access, circulation, & visibility of civic node •Protect & enhance neighborhoods •Improve connections into area •Improve connections within area •Finish trail connections & utilize as economic development •Improve natural amenities & public access to them A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 58/70 Current Initiatives/Goals Downtown Keys to Success 1.Engaging business and property owners as partners Renton Downtown Partnership Special Events: Pop-up Downtown 2.Building on the foundations already in place City Center Community Plan 3.Making strategic public investments to spur private investment Main Avenue South Conversion Façade Improvement Loan Program Downtown Civic Core Vision and Action Plan Project Couplet Conversion 4.Instilling a sense of pride in our Downtown Code Enforcement Property Maintenance 5.Supporting existing businesses, attracting new ones and encouraging development Existing and New Businesses o Vigor Ground Fitness & Performance o Urban Sprouts o Four Generals Brewing Encouraging o 200 Mill (former Renton City Hall) o Sidewalk Cafes A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 59/70 Current Initiatives/Goals Sunset Area •Phase I: Implementation •Phase II: Master Plan •Coordinating and working with partners internally and externally, including Public Works, Community Services, Renton Housing Authority, Renton School District, and Colpitts Development A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 60/70 Current Initiatives/Goals Community Planning Implementation – Benson Hill Goals •Create a community focus in the heart of Benson Hill •Build on the existing trail system to create a functional and beautiful pedestrian and bicycle route network •Improve access to and quality of parks, recreation, and natural areas in Benson Hill, especially for youth •Improve the sense of safety in Benson Hill •Support a strong and vibrant Benson Hill Community A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 61/70 Fee Increases Development Fee Location in 2017/2018 Budget Book Building Fees Beginning on Page 7-27 Land Use Review Fees Beginning on Page 7-30 Impact Fees Beginning on Page 7-37 A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 62/70 2016 Development Fees A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 63/70 Service Sustainability •Maintaining customer service/staffing capacity challenges while activity increases •Transition to online processes •Fostering inter-and intra-departmental teamwork •Community planning choices/needs •City and intergovernmental funding for infrastructure, community needs A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 64/70 Building Permit Activity 3,737 3,715 4,101 3,749 3,336 3,562 3,555 3,765 4,038 4,204 4,694 - 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,000 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 September Year End A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 65/70 Downtown Investments 2016-2018 $4.5 million •Downtown Civic Core Vision and Action Plan ($495k) •Annual Flower Baskets ($102k -CS) •Piazza Park Master Plan and Redevelopment ($400k -CIP) •Use CDBG for Downtown Façade Improvement loans (est. $630k over 3 years) •Downtown Circulation (Main Street between 2nd & 3rd one-way to 2- way, $2.2 million TIP -PW) •Downtown Wayfinding Signage ($605k –CIP) •1% for the Arts ($100k 2nd & Main Plaza artwork) A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 66/70 Sunset Area Investments 2016-2018 $50.6 million •Renton Highlands Library ($10M) •Sunset Neighborhood Park Phase I Design & Construction ($2.7M) •North Highlands Park & Community Facility Improvements ($700K) •Green Connections –Harrington Avenue NE Phase II ($900K) •Sunset Lane NE realignment ($5.8M) •Highlands 435-Zone Reservoirs Phase I Construction ($13.5M) •Renton Housing Authority’s Sunset Court ($17M) A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 67/70 Budget Requests •CED is requesting two new positions: Plan Reviewer, Development Services Administrative Secretary, Code Enforcement A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 68/70 Questions? A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 69/70 Remaining budget activities, October •October 17, 2016 –Committee of the Whole –4:00 –6:45 p.m. –Follow up to Council questions –Continue city service areas and department presentations •October 17, 2016 –Regular Council Meeting –7:00 p.m. –Public Hearing on Revenue Sources and Proposed 2017/18 Budget as required by RCW 35A.34 •October 24, 2016 –Committee of the Whole –5:00 –6:45 p.m. –Follow up to Council questions –Council deliberation –Consider draft committee report A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Slide 70/70 Remaining budget activities, November •November 7, 2016 –Regular Council Meeting –7:00 p.m. –Public Hearing on Revenue Sources and Proposed 2017/18 Budget as required by RCW 35A.34 –Adopt committee report –1st reading of 2017/2018 budget ordinance –1st reading of 2017 property tax levy ordinance/s –1st reading of Business License fee amendment ordinance –1st reading of Gambling Tax amendment ordinance –1st reading of Permit Fee amendment ordinance –1st reading of Parks Fee amendment ordinance –1st reading of Impact Fee amendment ordinance –2017/18 utility rate and user fee ordinance(s)/resolution •November 14, 2016 –Regular Council Meeting –7:00 p.m. –2nd reading and enactment of all budget related legislations A G E N D A I T E M # 1 . a )