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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommittee of the Whole Packet for 01/23/2017 AGENDA Committee of the Whole Meeting 5:00 PM - Monday, January 23, 2017 7th Floor, Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way 1. REGIONAL ISSUES 2. DOCKET #118 - SAFE & HEALTHY HOUSING - POSTPONED 3. COMMUNITY SERVICES 2016 YEAR IN REVIEW a. Presentation 4. SUNSET PARK 90% DESIGN REVIEW a. Presentation 2016 Wrap-Up Recreation Neighborhoods, Resources, and Events Parks & Golf Course Parks Planning & Natural Resources Human Services Museum Facilities January 23, 2017 Community Services Department A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Recreation Maryjane Van Cleave Recreation Director Shawn Daly Supervisor Shirley Anderson Supervisor Andy O’Brien Supervisor A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Summer Participation 27% 24% 16% 9% 7% 5% 4% 4% 2% 2% 633 opportunities = 5,948 participants Aquatic Programs 1591 Day Camps 1436 Rec Events 937 Sports 503 Misc. 436 Fitness 282 Specialized Rec 264 Special Interest 251 Dance 137 Trips & Tours 111 A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Summer Statistics HMAC Total # of visitors 61,498 Pass Cards Sold 788 (R) 320 (NR) Total Revenue $631,343 We hired 149 part-time staff members RENTALS 1,929 Rec Facility & Picnic Shelter Bookings •846 Picnic Shelter Bookings = $76,986 •15,674 estimated attendees/users FOOT TRAFFIC: Renton Community Center 750 day/avg. Senior Activity Center 400 day/avg. A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . •$10,000 donation from King County - Councilmember Dave Upthegrove •Eight teams went to the State Tournament •Organized Summer Sports: bowling, basketball, golf, soccer, track and field, cycling, flag football, softball, bocce ball, and specialized fitness. •300 participants on the sports roster! Highlighted Program Specialized Recreation A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . •Family Fun & Films •Summer Concert Series •BBQ with the Badges •Pooch Plunge •Hassle Free Holiday Bazaar •K9 Candy Cane 5K Fun Run & Walk •Polar Bear Plunge Special Events Partnerships A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Neighborhoods, Resources, and Events Carrie Nass Neighborhoods, Resources & Events Manager Carrie Olson Farmers Market Coordinator Sonja Mejlaender Community Relations & Events Coordinator Teresa Nishi Recreation Coordinator Drey Hicks Neighborhood Program Coordinator A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . 74 Designated Neighborhoods NEW: President Park Neighborhood Association Project Grants •3 Project Grants Awarded Rewarded: $17,660.60 Mini Grants (under $1000) •11 Projects Awarded •Awarded amount $4,609.49 Neighborhood Block Party •4 Block Party Applications •435 Residents Served •Amount Awarded: $685.50 Communication Grants •15 Grants awarded •Amount Awarded: $13,023.50 Neighborhood Program A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . UPCOMING EVENT: Neighborhoods Program Meet-N-Greet and Grant Workshop: Saturday, January 28th, 2017 8:30 am – 12:00 pm at City of Renton Senior Activity Center Neighborhood Program A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Farmers Market 15th Season!! Market – 17 weeks Season Sponsors: •Group Health •McLendon •Qualstar Credit Union •Renton Reporter •Plum Tree Park Apartments Grant funding from: •King Conservation District •King County Public Health/Partnerships to Improve Community Health •City of Seattle/Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Farmers Market Vendors – 68 unique vendors including NEW food trucks! Food Donated – almost ! Volunteers – 59/over 3,100 hours EBT and NEW Fresh Bucks: •338 shoppers utilized their Basic Food benefits at the market, •spending $7,389 and •receiving $6,856 in Fresh Bucks incentive dollars A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . •10 entertainers were co-sponsored with KCLS Summer Special Events A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . 15 Program Sites Partnership between: •Non-profits •Apartment complexes •Renton School District •Community Services Dept. 16,737 meals served in weeks United Way grant provided: •6 AmeriCorps Members •money to purchase recreation equipment Summer Lunch Program A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Scholarship Program Scholarship Fee Assistance - Funding Sources AWARDED # OF INDIVIDUALS “Gift of Play” $24,152 478 Renton Housing Authority Voucher Program $2,898 38 ACES Tennis $153 3 Renton Youth Symphony $549 7 A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Community Service Volunteers •40 different projects •3,316 Volunteers •24,098 hours City-Wide Volunteers •678 Volunteers •7,553 hours Volunteer Program A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . In 2016 the Special Events Committee issued 26 City-wide Special Event permits Special Event Permits A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Sister City Program Partnership between City of Renton and the Renton Sister Cities Association Visit from Cuautla, Jalisco, Mexico on March 7, 2016 •3-member delegation visits Renton •Mayor to Mayor discussion •“Meet & Greet” reception hosted at City Hall A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Sister City Program Visit to Nishiwaki, Hyogo, Japan April 3 – 10, 2016 •21-member Renton delegation •Visited Nishiwaki, Himeji, and Kyoto •Historic and cultural sites •Home stay experience A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Renton’s Fabulous Fourth of July •Sponsor-provided activities •“Sand Blast” - sold out Volleyball Tournament •Free face-painting & inflatables •Stage entertainment •Professional fireworks display Major Special Events A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . 31st Annual Renton River Days •Partnership between River Days and City of Renton •35 sanctioned events and programs •35,000 estimated attendance •Social media engagement Major Special Events A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Renton River Days Highlights •70+ businesses/organizations engaged •45 non-profits on-site •683 Volunteers = 5,838 hours •$52,500 benefit to community via charitable events & donations, juried art awards, contest/event awards & prizes Major Special Events A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . 23rd Annual Ivar’s Clam Lights: 12/2/16 – 1/1/17 Major Special Events Official Lighting Event: •Photo stations with Santa & Mrs. Claus and “Frozen” characters •Rainier Yacht Club Parade of Boats •Argosy Christmas Ship A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Parks and Golf Course Division Cailìn Hunsaker Director Doug Mills Golf Course Manager Steve Brown Parks Maintenance Manager Steve Meyers Golf Course Supervisor Mike Toll Golf Course Head Pro A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Certifications: •WA Pesticide Applicators License •Certified Playground Safety Inspector •Backflow Assembly Tester Maintain: Parks Maintenance Crews 32 Developed Parks 277 acres 5 Natural Areas 688 acres Miles of Trails 10 47 Right-of-Way areas 62 acres A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . •Weekly – mow 180 acres of turf (in-season) •Annually – 1,200 athletic field preparations; maintenance of eight bridges and 23 basketball and tennis courts, and Support City-wide volunteer events •Routine Safety Inspections – 22 playgrounds and one skate park •Irrigation Maintenance at all parks and Right-of-Way landscaped strips Year-round Job Tasks A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Annually over 10,000 CUBIC YARDS of litter and recycled yard waste is removed Job Results This amount times 10!! 1 cubic yard 250 cubic yards 500 cubic yards 1,000 cubic yards What is a cubic yard? A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Volunteer Trail Rangers CONTACTS WITH THE PUBLIC Walkers: 2,428 Joggers: 583 Bikers: 996 Dog Park Patrons: 280 Speeding Warnings: 453 Total Contacts 4,740 ‘ADDITIONAL EYES ON THE TRAIL & AMBASSADORS’ A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Special Projects North Highlands Community Garden •Phase I: 10 raised garden plots, 2 hose bibs •Collaboration: CVS Pharmacy ($10K grant), Sustainable Renton, Food Sense, Renton Housing Authority •Volunteers: Split-rail fence •Eagle Scout projects: Arbor and Kiosk A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Special Projects New Amenities - Shade Structures Kennydale Beach Park Cedar River Dog Park A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Encampment Removals •44 Camps removed from 14 different locations •Close to 100 hours of staff time to patrol, post and clear encampments Great coordination between Police and Community Services A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Merchandise Green Fees Maplewood Golf Course Major Milestones •Re -Instituted Golf Course Manager Position •Held first Ladies’/Men’s Club Open House •4th Annual Women’s Invitational •Home Course for Liberty High School Men’s Golf Team “State Champs” A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . •Water Rights Validation Received •Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Certification •3rd Re -Certification (3-year cycle) Accomplishments A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Maplewood Golf Course 2016 STASTISTICS Total Rounds 48,546 Driving Range (Buckets Sold) 93,293 Tournaments Conducted 84 Power Cart Rental Fees $264,487 A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Parks Planning & Natural Resources Leslie Betlach Director Todd Black Capital Improvement Coordinator Terry Flatley Urban Forestry and Natural Resources Manager A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Completed Projects Coulon Park Paver Replacement •Total Cost - $783,786 •First identified in the 2012 PND Condition Assessment Report •Safety and Maintenance Project A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Completed Projects Phase II Nature Area - Meadow Crest Accessible Playground •Total Cost - $454,554 •$55,000 Custer Fund Grant •Completes Master Plan for a 1 Acre Fully Accessible Playground A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Completed Projects Riverview Park Bridge Replacement •Total Cost - $1,347,555 •$1.067 Million Grant •$150,000 2007 King County Proposition 2 Levy Funds •$130,555 City Funds 2009 Flood December 2015 Project Complete - April 2016! August 2014 A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Awards Urban Forestry Program •8th Tree City USA Certification •6th Growth Award – Smithers Avenue Planting Project, Fawcett Acquisition, Improved Tree Protection Regulations, Partnership with Forterra, NW, Urban Forestry Program Brochure, etc. A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Completed Projects Urban Forestry Program PROJECT WORK COMPLETED Street Tree Replacement Program 70 Trees Planted Citywide On-call Contract with Tree Service Companies 50 Removed/115 Pruned Maplewood Golf Course/SR 169 Tree Pruning Project 54 Trees Public Works and Honey Creek Ridge HOA Project - Phase I 34 Trees Removed/12 Trees Planted and Sidewalk Repairs Park Avenue North Tree and Sidewalk Repair Project 10 Locations Arbor Day/Earth Day Celebration at Cedar River Park 96 Volunteers Plant 71 Trees, 100 Shrubs, & 100 Daylilies A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Completed Projects Urban Forestry Program Landowner Collaboration for Knotweed Control along the Cedar River •King Conservation District Grant – Year 3 Contract Landscape Maintenance •47 Locations throughout Renton CED Site Plan Reviews – •30 New Developments Consulting Arborist Inspector •318 Tree Requests •1,050 Trees Inspected •Supervised Contract Tree Planting and Maintenance Projects A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Human Services Division Karen Bergsvik Manager-In Transition Dianne Utecht Human Services Coordinator Mark Baldridge Housing Repair Assistance Program Coordinator Joel Asbjornsen Housing Repair Assistance Program Technician Guy Williams Manager-New Hire A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Housing Repair Program Serving Qualified Low Income Residents with Minor Home Repairs •Served 167 households with 732 repairs •Emphasis is Healthy Housing starting in 2017 •New Custom-Designed Client Database Management System A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . 2017 / 2018 Funding Process $586,037 allocated to 51 Non-Profit Human Service Agencies •$ 24,000 additional allocation to key programs •$129,000 for homelessness prevention and homeless programs A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Partnerships Renton Ecumenical Association of Churches •Center of Hope •Location of services Sobering Center Rotary Rebuilding Together Habitat for Humanity A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . History Museum Sarah Samson Curator of Collections & Exhibits Kim Owens Public Engagement Coordinator Nichole Jones Museum Office Aide Elizabeth P. Stewart Museum Manager A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Highlights First Museum lobby and museum office renovation since 1980s Downtown initiatives: •RenTeens exhibit •Cortona Building on National Register A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Upcoming •Hosting Sorting Out Race exhibit, (March – May 2017), exploring effects of stereotypes •Revising Renton Historical Society strategic plan A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Facilities Division Michael Kirk Director Jeff Minisci Manager Bill Wilson Manager Michael Nolan Capital Improvement Coordinator Robert Ebert Capital Improvement Coordinator A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Completed Projects Restored City Hall roof with a warrantied 15 year product at less than half the cost and time of replacing the roof. A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Completion of the New Highlands Library March 2016 Completed Projects A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Completed Projects 200 Mill Building The third floor of remodeled as classrooms for the Renton Preparatory School. A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Completed Projects Renton History Museum Updated lobby and office area. A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Projects in Process Renton Housing Authority •House Removals for Sunset Neighborhood development Fire Station 15 •In design stage City Hall Permit Center Redesign A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Community Services ADMINISTRATOR Kelly Beymer Facilities Michael Kirk Facilities Coordinator Michael Nolan Facilities Coordinator Robert Ebert Facilities Manager Jeff Minisci Facilities Manager Bill Wilson Human Services Guy Williams Housing Repair Coordinator Mark Baldridge Human Services Coordinator Dianne Utecht Neighborhoods, Resources, & Events Carrie Nass Community Relations / Events Coordinator Sonja Mejlaender Farmer’s Market Coordinator Carrie Olson Neighborhood Program Coordinator Drey Hicks Volunteer / Summer Lunch Program Coordinator Teresa Nishi Parks and Golf Course Cailin Hunsaker Parks Maintenance Manager Steve Brown Golf Course Manager Doug Mills Parks Planning and Natural Resources Leslie Betlach Urban Forestry Manager Terry Flatley Capital Project Coordinator Todd Black Recreation Maryjane Van Cleave Recreation Manager VACANT Recreation Supervisor Shirley Anderson Recreation Supervisor Andy O’Brien Senior Center Supervisor Shawn Daly Renton History Museum Elizabeth Stewart Collection Manager Sarah Samson Public Engagement Coordinator Kim Owens Administrative Support Staff Teamwork!! Blue = in position 1 year or more Orange = in position 1 year or less Yellow = position not filled currently A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Thank you to All City Departments for support and increasing collaborative efforts A G E N D A I T E M # 3 . a . Investing in Housing ● Jobs ● Education ● Health ● Environment ● Transportation 1 Sunset Neighborhood Park Phase 1 Sunset Neighborhood Park Phase I - 90% Design Follow-Up Committee of the Whole Briefing January 23, 2017 A G E N D A I T E M # 4 . a . Investing in Housing ● Jobs ● Education ● Health ● Environment ● Transportation 2 Sunset Neighborhood Park Phase 1 Master Plan A G E N D A I T E M # 4 . a . Investing in Housing ● Jobs ● Education ● Health ● Environment ● Transportation 3 Sunset Neighborhood Park Phase 1 Phase 1 Plan •Restroom •Open Space •Benches •Two Plazas •Entry Sign •Lawn Areas •Pergola with Seating •Neighborhood Promenade •Trails •Interpretive Signage Development - 2017 A G E N D A I T E M # 4 . a . Investing in Housing ● Jobs ● Education ● Health ● Environment ● Transportation 4 Sunset Neighborhood Park Phase 1 90% Update A)60% Briefing - September 19, 2016 B)60% Design Follow-Up – November 7, 2016 •Site Lines •Lighting •Cameras (CCTV) •Bench Design •Hours of Operation •Restroom Closure •Public Access and Use During Non-Park Hours C)90% Briefing A G E N D A I T E M # 4 . a . Investing in Housing ● Jobs ● Education ● Health ● Environment ● Transportation 5 Sunset Neighborhood Park Phase 1 Restroom A G E N D A I T E M # 4 . a . Investing in Housing ● Jobs ● Education ● Health ● Environment ● Transportation 6 Sunset Neighborhood Park Phase 1 Restroom – Looking North West A G E N D A I T E M # 4 . a . Investing in Housing ● Jobs ● Education ● Health ● Environment ● Transportation 7 Sunset Neighborhood Park Phase 1 Pergola with Bench & Free Library A G E N D A I T E M # 4 . a . Investing in Housing ● Jobs ● Education ● Health ● Environment ● Transportation 8 Sunset Neighborhood Park Phase 1 Radius Bench at Pergola Littlefreelibrary.org A G E N D A I T E M # 4 . a . Investing in Housing ● Jobs ● Education ● Health ● Environment ● Transportation 9 Sunset Neighborhood Park Phase 1 Park Lighting In-Ground Luminaire BEGA ‘77 089’ Pergola Luminaire BEGA ‘33 590’ Pedestrian Light Cyclone ‘Domia’ Restroom Luminaire BEGA ‘44 436’ A G E N D A I T E M # 4 . a . Investing in Housing ● Jobs ● Education ● Health ● Environment ● Transportation 10 Sunset Neighborhood Park Phase 1 Cameras - CCTV Proposed Revised Camera Coverage •100% park coverage installed in Phase I •19 cameras •Overlapping coverage of park from different angles •Cameras identify faces and license plates at distance of 300’ •Infrared feature for 24 hour coverage A G E N D A I T E M # 4 . a . Investing in Housing ● Jobs ● Education ● Health ● Environment ● Transportation 11 Sunset Neighborhood Park Phase 1 Park Benches Backless Radius Bench at Interpretive Sign – 4’ Segments Radius Bench Under Pergola with Free Library - 4’ Segments 6’ Benches with Middle Arm at Plaza A G E N D A I T E M # 4 . a . Investing in Housing ● Jobs ● Education ● Health ● Environment ● Transportation 12 Sunset Neighborhood Park Phase 1 Park Operation October 1 – March 10 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. March 11 – April 30 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. May 1 – September 5 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. September 6 – September 30 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Anticipated Park Hours of Operation Potential Programming Opportunities •Neighborhood Events •Concerts in the Park •Movies in the Park •Continued Partnership with KCLS Restrooms Designed with Electronic Locks A G E N D A I T E M # 4 . a . Investing in Housing ● Jobs ● Education ● Health ● Environment ● Transportation 13 Sunset Neighborhood Park Phase 1 Phase 1 Cost Update Estimated Development Costs: $2.8 Million Legislative Appropriation: $1.7 Million A G E N D A I T E M # 4 . a . Investing in Housing ● Jobs ● Education ● Health ● Environment ● Transportation 14 December 2016 Permit Submittal & 90% Submittal Mid-March 2017 100% Submittal April 2017 Out to Bid June 2017 Construction Start December 2017 Phase I Construction Completion!! 14 Schedule Sunset Neighborhood Park Phase 1 Phase I Schedule Update A G E N D A I T E M # 4 . a . Investing in Housing ● Jobs ● Education ● Health ● Environment ● Transportation 15 15 Sunset Neighborhood Park Phase 1 Questions? A G E N D A I T E M # 4 . a .