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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/11/2022 - MinutesMINUTES Wheelchair Accessible. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter available upon request. For this or other assistance, please call 48 hours in advance: 711 (TDD) or 425-430-6600 (voice). City of Renton Board of Park Commissioners Meeting Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Renton City Hall, Room 726, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 and via Zoom.us 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Al Dieckman called the meeting to order at 4:34pm. 2. ROLL CALL Members Present: Cynthia Burns, Marlene Winter, Al Dieckman, Larry Reymann, Tim Searing, and Troy Wigestrand Members Absent: None City Staff Present: Kelly Beymer, Parks and Recreation Administrator; Erica Schmitz, Parks Planning and Natural Resources Director; Cailín Hunsaker, Parks and Trails Director; Jason Lederer, Parks Planning Manager; and Roberta Graver, Administrative Assistant 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Cynthis Burns motioned to approve the agenda as presented, motioned seconded, all in favor, motion carried. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Larry Reymann motioned to approve the August 8, 2022 meeting minutes as amended, motion seconded, all in favor, motion carried. Erica Schmitz, Parks Planning and Natural Resources Director introduced Jason Lederer, Parks Planning Manager, a recent hire in her division. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comment received from Christine Santos. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Cynthia Burns reported that she recently participated on a Renton School District Facility Naming committee for the new elementary school under construction. Committee forwarded three names to the School Board for consideration. b. Larry Reymann offered to provide an update on the Salmon Journey at the November meeting. 7. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS a. Chair Appointment –Al Dieckman is the next on the board chair rotation list and is agreeable to serving as chair if appointed for the remainder of Shun Takano’s two-year chair term, which expires May 2023, then serve the next full two-year term. Cynthia Burns motioned to approve Al Dieckman as board chair for the remainder of Shun Takano’s chair term and serve the subsequent 2-year term ending May 2025, there was board discussion, motion was seconded, all in favor, motion carried. b. Board Vacancy and Interview/Appointment Process – Nine applications are on file for consideration for the current board member vacancy. All six board members expressed interest in participating in reviewing the applications, jointly selecting and interviewing candidates, and forwarding a candidate recommendation to the mayor for appointment consideration. Redacted applications will be forwarded to board members in preparation of a working meeting. c. Bylaws Review and Updates Discussion – Board discussed points in the board bylaws that need to be added or amended to align with the recent changes in the WA State Open Public Meetings Act Parks Commission Meeting October 11, 2022 Page 2 of 2 Wheelchair Accessible. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter available upon request. For this or other assistance, please call 48 hours in advance: 711 (TDD) or 425-430-6600 (voice). guidelines. Larry Reymann motioned to include a new bylaw stating board members must attend half of all board meetings in-person. Motion was not seconded, motion failed. Board discussed more options. Larry Reymann motioned to include a new bylaw stating board members may virtually attend an unlimited number of board meetings, which will not include site tours, which do not have virtual capacity. The motion was seconded, all in favor, motion passed. After more board discussion, Larry Reymann motioned to add a new bylaw stating that the Parks Commission will accept oral comments from the public at an in-person meeting location and telephonically/virtually and written comments, once the City Clerk clarifies how written public comments are shared out during a board meeting. The motion passed with four votes in favor and one abstention. Tim Searing motioned to have public comment limited to three minutes per person. Motion was seconded, all in favor, motion passed. d. Board Member Reappointment – Cynthia Burns was reappointed by the Mayor at the September 12, 2022 Council meeting. Her term will expire October 1, 2026. e. Coulon Improvement Projects Update – Based on a presentation Erica Schmitz recently gave to city staff, she opened the floor for board members to ask questions about the current capital improvement projects. The reason the Coulon North Water Walk project will take longer than the Trestle Bridge Replacement project is because it involves more in-water work and scope of work. Cailín Hunsaker will send the board a couple of concept drawings of the Eastrail trail planned to parallel Coulon Park. The completion timeline for the Eastrail connection into Renton is currently undetermined as BNSF Railway and King County are still in conversations. Fencing remains up at Cascade Park while waiting for natural precipitation to assist the hydroseeding application. Philip Arnold Park will close October 24th for begin the park improvement project. 8. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT a. In light of time constraints, Kelly will forward out her 2023-2024 Department Budget presentation to the board members to review and discuss at the November meeting. b. The ‘Senior 50+ Resource Expo’ on September 30th was well attended and provided a wide range of resources. c. There was a nice showing at the October 6th AARP event organized by Fit Lot located at the North Highlands Park. The project funded fitness instructor even provided equipment demonstrations. 9. OLD BUSINESS a. A request was made for a recap of the 2022 Farmers Market season at the November meeting. b. The update on the Parks Rules and Regulations will be presented at the November meeting. 10. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made to adjourn at 5:48pm; motion seconded, all in favor, motion carried. Minutes approved by: _______________________________________________________ Recorder: Roberta Graver, Administrative Assistant Date Roberta Graver October 11, 2022 NEXT MTG: November 8, 2022 11/8/2022 Open Public Meetings Act Guidelines for Boards and Commissions Background: February 29, 2020, Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20-05, proclaiming a State of Emergency in Washington as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID -19). March 24, 2020, Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20-28 prohibiting in-person meetings and waiving and suspending certain laws and rules regarding RCW 42.30, the Open Public Meetings Act. January 15, 2021, the State Legislature extended the waivers and suspens ions until the termination of the State of Emergency or until the Proclamations were rescinded. During the 2022 Regular Legislative Session, the Legislature passed, and the Governor signed, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1329 (ESHB 1329), which, in part, authorized public agency governing bodies to hold public meetings remotely in certain circumstances and after a local, state, or federal State of Emergency has been declared. April 29, 2022, Governor Inslee proclaimed the State of Emergency continues to exist and that Proclamation 20-05 and all amendments continue to exist and remain in effect, but Proclamations 20-28, et seq., are terminated and rescinded effective 12:01 a.m. on June 1, 2022. Procedures: Beginning June 1, 2022: 1) A physical location is required for all boards/commission meetings where members of the board/commission can hear and be heard by those attending the meeting at the physical location . Departments must have a staff person present at all meetings held at a physical location. 2) If a board/commission accepts oral comments from the public at an in-person meeting location, it must also provide an option for the public to provide oral comments telephonically/virtually. 3) Alternatively, boards/commissions can decide to only accept written comments, eliminating the need to provide a telephonic/virtual meeting component for public comments. 4) Board/Commission members are authorized to continue attending meetings through telephonic/virtual means. 5) However, bylaws must be established or modified to incorporate rules for virtual attendance by December 31, 2022. These rules should either: i. Allow board/commission members full flexibility to attend meetings in-person or telephonically/virtually as needed; ii. Limit the number of meetings a board/commission member can attend telephonically/virtually; or iii. Ban telephonic/virtual attendance for all board/commission members, except for accommodation requests permitted by ESHB 1329. 6) Board/Commission agendas must include the physical location, date, and time for regular meetings. If a telephonic/virtual meeting option is offered, the virtual meeting information must also be included on the agenda. The following is a sample agenda template: EXAMPLE AGENDA TEMPLATE FOR BOARDS/COMMISSIONS Board/Commission Name: Planning Commission Date and Time of Meeting: June 1, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Frequency of Meetings: Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each Month Physical Location: Renton City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, 98057 - 7th Floor, Council Chambers Virtual Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/833355?pwd-bzvvvv (insert correct virtual location) Meeting ID: 834 0055 8800 Passcode: 13334 (insert correct Meeting ID and Passcode) 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Correspondence (optional) 4. Audience Comments – In-Person Attendees 5. Audience Comments – Virtual Attendees 6. Commissioner Comments 7. Administrator’s Report 8. Agenda Items a. Agenda Item 1 b. Agenda Item 2 c. Agenda Item 3 9. Adjournment Those attending virtually will be offered an opportunity to speak after the in -person comments are completed. Please use your device to raise your (electronic) hand in order to be recognized by the Recording Secretary. Each speaker will be provided three (3) minutes to address an item. Groups or organizations are encouraged to select a spokesperson to speak on a group’s behalf. Alternatively, interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments to commissionname@rentonwa.gov. 1 Roberta Graver From:Communications Sent:Tuesday, October 11, 2022 11:43 AM Subject:RELEASE: Construction projects start this month at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park Attachments:Coulon Trestle Bridge_web.jpg; Release - Coulon Park Construction Projects.pdf   CITY OF RENTON FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 11, 2022  City of Renton Contacts  Erica Schmitz, Parks Planning & Natural Resources Director, 425‐430‐6614  Dave Neubert, Communications Manager, cell: 425‐757‐0308      Construction projects start this month at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park    Projects will upgrade the north water walk and replace the north trestle bridge; areas of the park will close    RENTON, WA – Construction will start in October on two major renovation projects at Gene Coulon Memorial  Beach Park.  The first project starts on Monday, Oct. 17, and will make critical repairs and upgrades to the north water  walk, including:     Replacing the existing concrete deck panels with 60% light penetrating fiberglass grating and concrete  panels to improve fish habitat  and match the newer deck at Ivar's.   Wrapping the existing support piles to increase longevity.   Installing steel framing.   Replacing all timber components with plastic timber.   Repainting existing light poles and guardrails.   Repainting the existing Pilot House.   Installing fiberglass picnic float grating.   Refurbishing picnic float benches and tables.  2 The work will require closing the north water walk structure, day moorage/finger piers, and picnic floats.  Completion of the project is scheduled for September 2023.    All work will comply with the city's Department of Natural Resources Aquatic lease.    The second project starts on Monday, Oct. 31. It replaces the trestle bridge, a critical component of the park's  much‐loved pedestrian walkway. The bridge is just north of the restrooms and Sailing Center.    A clear‐span steel bridge will provide a viewpoint along the pedestrian trail and include interpretive signage.  The project will also remove all 58 existing in‐water piles and include new light penetrating decking to  enhance fish habitat.    Replacing the trestle bridge will require the closure of the park's north end, from the north turn around to the  north pedestrian gate. The closure is required because emergency vehicles cannot access this area during  construction. Completion is scheduled for March 2023.    The city’s Parks Planning and Development division is overseeing the projects. Current project information is  on their parks project page and on the Coulon Park page.      Caption One of the projects at Coulon Park will install a clear‐span steel bridge, replacing the north trestle bridge.        About the City of Renton  The City of Renton, Washington, with a population of 107,500 (2022), is located on the southeast shore of Lake  Washington, just south of Seattle. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace, and favorable business  climate have attracted nationally recognized companies wishing to provide employees and their families with  an outstanding quality of life. Renton is the home of Boeing, PACCAR, IKEA, Super Bowl Champion (2014)  Seattle Seahawks, two‐time (2016 & 2019) MLS champion and CONCACAF Champion (2022) Seattle Sounders  FC (in 2024), and the eternal resting place of rock icon Jimi Hendrix. You can find more information on our  website, news releases, Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor pages.    ###    City of Renton Parks Commission Bylaws Page 1 City of Renton Parks Commission Bylaws Approved: October 11, 2022 by the Parks Commission Board Members, pending Legal Review The City of Renton Parks Commission (the “Commission”) has adopted the following as its Bylaws setting forth the rules and procedures deemed necessary to carry out its duties established in chapter 2-9 of the Renton Municipal Code (“RMC”). The Commission will file a copy of these Bylaws with the City Clerk of the City of Renton. I. Membership A. Membership on the Commission will be as established in RMC 2-9-4. B. Procedures for filling Commission vacancies, including term expirations. 1. Pursuant to RMC 2-9-5, upon the expiration of a Commissioner’s term, the Mayor will reappoint the incumbent or appoint a successor, subject to City Council confirmation. The following provisions establish the Commission’s process in making recommendations to the Mayor’s Office regarding such reappointments or appointments. The following also applies to Commission vacancies for reasons other than expiration of a Commissioner’s term. 2. Identification of candidates to fill a vacancy. a. Upon a vacancy or pending vacancy, the Commission chairperson or a City staff member will check with the Mayor’s Office to obtain any existing applications on file for membership to the Commission. b. The Commission may advertise to fill a vacancy. c. In the case of a pending term expiration, the Commission chairperson will contact a Commission member whose term is about to expire to inquire whether he or she would like to be considered for reappointment. 3. Any person interested in being interviewed for Commission membership must complete the City’s application for boards/commissions/committees (available online or by request). Applications are held for one year from the date it was submitted. The Commission maintains an objective of having a broad and inclusive membership (e.g., age, gender, ethnicity), and candidates should have a passion for parks. Candidates are invited to attend one or more Commission meetings to hear subject matters discussed. 4. The Commission chairperson will appoint a nominating committee that may consist of Commission members and others to review applications and set up interviews to fill vacancies. The nominating committee will interview candidates and formulate recommendations to bring to the full board to City of Renton Parks Commission Bylaws Page 2 approve recommendations to forward to the Mayor. The full list of candidates, with Commission recommendations, will be referred to the Mayor for action. C. Attendance 1. There is no limit to the number of board meetings that Commissioners may attend virtually. 2. Board site visits are not classified as regular or special meetings, as no city business will occur during them because the inability for public access/input in this format of a meeting. II. Term A. The length of term of Commissioners is set forth in RMC 2-9-5.A. The expiration date of Commissioners’ terms will be staggered so that not more than four (4) positions expire in the same year. B. Any newly appointed Commissioner will attend an orientation with the Commission chairperson and the Parks and Recreation Administrator or his/her designee. C. Persons appointed to Commission membership during the pendency of the term for that position will serve until the end of the term unless circumstances warrant otherwise. D. Each board member will receive Open Public Meetings Act Training from the City Clerk’s office within two months of appointment and then every four years per the Open Public Meetings Act. III. Chairperson and Officers A. Biennially, the Commission will elect a chairperson, by a majority vote, and such officers, as the Commission deems necessary. B. The duties of the chairperson are as follows: 1. Preside over the Commission and exercise all powers incidental to the office, and may propose motions or second motions. 2. Establish special committees and appoint a committee lead to carry out assigned tasks. 3. Call special Commission meetings as needed. 4. Determine the agenda. 5. Coordinate Commission appointments for vacant positions. C. In the absence of the chairperson from any meeting, the chairperson will designate a member to perform all the duties incumbent upon the chairperson, and, while performing the chairperson’s duties, may propose motions or second motions. City of Renton Parks Commission Bylaws Page 3 D. Chairperson appointments will follow in sequence of term seniority so that every member has the opportunity to serve. The Chairperson is appointed to a two (2)-year term at to begin serving at the June meeting. There is no limit on the number of terms to which a Chairperson may be appointed. The Chairperson will be elected biennially. In the event of a vacancy by an chairperson, an election for the newly vacant position will be held at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Commission. E. The Commission will appoint officers, if any, to begin serving at the June meeting. Officers hold office for a two (2)-year term. There is no limit on the number of terms to which officers may be approved. All officers will be elected biennially. In the event of a vacancy by an officer, an election for the newly vacant position will be held at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Commission. IV. Rules of Procedure A. Quorum A quorum occurs when a majority of the voting members of the Commission gather in person or virtually. In the event a quorum is not present, a minimum of three (3) members must be present to hold a meeting. This meeting will be for discussion purposes only. Voting cannot take place at such a meeting. B. Voting When a quorum is present, a simple majority vote suffices for all action unless otherwise expressly provided by law or these Bylaws. No vote may be made by proxy or conference call. C. Meetings 1. The Commission meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. To continue past this time of adjournment, a majority vote is required. Additional meetings may be held upon the call of the chairperson or at the written request of at least three (3) Commissioners. All members will be given notice of additional meetings. No less than forty-eight (48) hours’ notice will be given for the posting, publication or cancellation of any meeting of the Commission. 2. A physical meeting location is required where members of the commission can hear and be heard by those attending the meeting at the physical location. The Parks and Recreation department will have a staff person present at all meetings held at a physical location. City of Renton Parks Commission Bylaws Page 4 3. Public/Oral/Audience Comment a. Public comment may be received in person during a board meeting either in-person, virtually, or by telephone or may be submitted in writing to parksandrec@rentonwa.gov before noon of the day of the meeting. Comments received via email will be read during the appropriate section of the agenda. b. Those providing live public comment will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker unless an exception is granted by the Chair. D. Agendas and Minutes Minutes of Commission meetings may be kept. A copy of the next meeting’s agenda, prior meeting draft minutes, if any, and handouts for each Commission meeting may be sent to each Commission member in advance of the next meeting. E. Code of Ethics All members of the Commission must abide by the City of Renton Code of Ethics established in Renton Municipal Code Chapter 1-6. F. Amendment Proposed amendments to these Bylaws must be presented in writing and distributed to the membership at least three (3) days before the meeting at which the amendments are to be considered. These Bylaws may be amended by majority vote at any Commission meeting when a quorum is in attendance. G. Adoption The undersigned chairperson of the City of Renton Parks Commission does hereby attest that the foregoing Bylaws have been duly adopted by a majority vote of the members of the Commission. These Bylaws supersede any previously passed bylaws of the Commission. ATTEST: By: ________________________________ _______________________ Chairperson, Parks Commission Date CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT & BOND PROJECTS UPDATE Parks and Recreation Parks Planning and Natural Resources October 6, 2022 CIP Bond Park Projects: History •January -June 2018 –Citizen Advisory Committee Develops List with 2 Recommendations for Council Consideration/Approval •March 2019 –$14.5 Million in Bonds Issued •2019 –Six In-progress CIP Projects Totaling $2.7 Million are Re- allocated to Bond Funding (Remaining Available Balance = $11.8 million) •2019 –Staff Recruitment, Complete Construction of 6 In-progress Projects, Develop 4 New Project Proposals, Issue Consultant RFPs for Design services •2020-2021 –Design and Permitting, Leverage Bond Funding by an Additional $9.1 Million for a Total of $23.6 Million •2022 -Mid 2023 –Construction CIP Bond Park Projects Kiwanis Park Improvements Philip Arnold Park Improvements Coulon Park Trestle Bridge Replacement Coulon Park North Water Walk Improvements Kiwanis Park Improvements Union Avenue –New Entry with ADA Access Union Ave: Existing Playground Shelter Progress / Schedule Park Closed through early 2023, Union Avenue Sidewalk opening Fall 2022 Progress / Schedule Park Closed through early 2023, Union Avenue Sidewalk opening Fall 2022 Park Closed: October 17, 2022 –June 2023 Coulon Park Improvements Coulon Trestle Bridge Replacement Closed: October 31, 2022 –March 2023 Coulon Park Improvements Coulon North Water Walk Improvements Closed: October 17, 2022 –September 2023 CIP Park Projects Kennydale Beach Playground Improvements Cascade Playground Improvements Senior Center Paving Repairs Senior Center Exercise Area Structural Assessments May Creek Trail South For a preview of 2023-2024 projects, tune in to Monday’s COW meeting! Kennydale Beach Playground: Complete! Cascade Playground: Almost Complete! Remaining Items (October): •Benches/Receptacle •Lawn Overseeding Senior Center Paving Repairs: Complete! Senior Center Exercise Area Schedule: •Fall 2022: Construction Impact: •Partial closure of back patio area & parking lot Structural Assessments Schedule: •Assessments - Summer/Fall 2022 •Final Report –Early 2023 May Creek Trail South Schedule: •Design and permitting: Fall 2022-2023 •Grant application: Q1 2023 •Construction: 2024 Questions? Thank you! Parks & Recreation Parks Planning and Natural Resources PROMOTING A LIVEABLE, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPT MISSION To promote a more livable and inclusive community by providing quality recreation and events, museum, golf course, planning & capital improvement projects, modern parks and trails, forestry program, and undisturbed natural areas. 2 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS •Parks Commission •Renton Historical Society •Renton Senior Citizen Advisory Committee •Renton River Days Board •Renton Sister Cities Association •Maplewood Golf Course Men’s and Ladies’ Club Boards Staff also participate in numerous city, community, regional, and state boards, committees, service groups, and task forces to support plans and projects. 3 ORGANIZATION 4 Kelly Beymer - Parks and Recreation Administrator Recreation Director Carrie Nass Parks and Trails Director Cailín Hunsaker Administrative Secretary .2 Margie Beitner Maplewood Golf Course Manager Steve Meyers Parks Planning and Natural Resources Director Erica Schmitz Renton History Museum Manager Elizabeth Stewart Parks Maintenance Manager Steve Brown Parks Maintenance Supervisor Dana Appel Parks Maintenance Supervisor Bryce Goldmann Program Coordinator Carrie Olson Program Coordinator Teresa Nishi Urban Forestry Manager Ian Gray Capital Projects Manager Alan Wyatt Capital Projects Coordinator Betsy Severtsen Parks Planning Manager Jason Lederer Administrative Secretary VACANT Recreation Manager Jennifer Spencer Recreation Supervisor Sean Claggett Recreation Supervisor Sean Conway Recreation Supervisor Thomas Puthoff Golf Course Operations Assistant Diane Wagner Office Aide Stephanie Snyder Collection Manager VACANT Public Engagement Coordinator VACANT Golf Professional Kirk Gleason Golf Course Superintendent Tim Marrapodi Administrative Assistant, Roberta Graver Recreation Systems Technician Ryan Delfin Administrative Secretary .8 Margie Beitner Total FTEs: 81 1 (includes 6 vacancies) Supplemental Staff: 124 (2022) ADMINISTRATION 2021-22 ACCOMPLISHMENTS x Reviewed Capital Projects tomeet community needs and budget opportunities x Worked through department transition and services provided x Hired/trained new Recreation Director, Parks Planning and Natural Resources Director and Golf Course Manager x Ongoing, continue to build stronger intra-departmental partnerships to ensure and improve efficiency, collaboration and responsible use of time, funds, and resources x Renaming of Renton Senior Activity Center in honor of Don Persson 6 x Complete construction of the Family First Community Center x Complete identified Bond projects x Assess opportunity to continue new round of Bond projects to meet the growing community needs. x Complete division revision to surveys/process supporting Renton Results x Continue to provide opportunities of engagement throughout the City’s diverse communities x Continue to work through the ‘new normal’ to provide innovative, creative, efficient processes, programs, and events x Update/revise the Interlocal Agreement with Renton School District for reciprocal field and facility use x Hold management team retreat on leadership development in 2023 x Continue to identify alternative funding opportunities through grants, partnerships, and sponsors 7 2023-24 HIGHLIGHTED GOALS RENTON HISTORY MUSEUM •Organized and mounted seven temporary exhibits, on topics ranging from a history of marriage in Renton to refugees’ experiences in South King County, to life on the Black and Cedar Rivers •Expanded and enhanced online offerings during COVID- 19 closure •Received grants from 4Culture, King County Council, and CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan 9 2021-22 ACCOMPLISHMENTS •Participated in the creation of the new online Historic Renton Tree Tour with the Urban and Community Forestry Division •Renovated the north gallery as dedicated programming space with assistance from 4Culture and City of Renton Facilities Division •Accepted the donation of 1,139 historic objects and photographs, including a collection of rare glass plate negatives 10 MORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2023-24 HIGHLIGHTED GOALS •Support renewal of the Museum Management Agreement between the City of Renton and the Renton Historical Society •Rebuild volunteer program after pandemic losses •Host a community-based Black History Month exhibit in winter 2023 11 MORE GOALS •Assist Parks Division in expanding historic interpretation in and about parks •Revise the Museum’s Photo Reproduction Policy 12 PARKS AND TRAILS 2021-22 ACCOMPLISHMENTS •Continued COVID-19 protocols in parks and programs per State guidelines •Continued interdepartmental efforts to establish/maintain irrigation in City right-of-ways •Customized data reports and charts from City Works work management software 14 MORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS •Installed an AARP outdoor fitness area as part of Renton’s ‘Age-Friendly City’ designation •Partnered with United Way of King County and Renton School District to facilitate the Summer Meals Program •Utilized existing technology (ENERGOV) to create online process for the Veterans Memorial Park engraved tile program 15 MORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS •Provided interdepartmental support for City-hosted events such as Arbor Day/Earth Day, July 4 Celebration, and Renton River Days •Provided training and opportunities for staff to stay current with certifications and licensing •Updated informational signage and kiosks at Coulon Park and Earlington Park 16 EXECUTED GRANTS •AARP Outdoor Fitness Area Grant for equipment installation at North Highlands Park •United Way of King County Summer Lunch Program in coordination with Renton School District •King Conservation District Members Jurisdiction Grant to pay the City’s portion of the FEMA Cedar Riverbank Stabilization project 17 PARKS AND TRAILS 18 DATA HIGHLIGHTS 2021 (COVID-year) 2022 (COVID recovery) # Volunteers: # Volunteer Hours Served: 282 people 771 hours 475 people 1,125 hours # SNAP and SNAP Match Patrons at Renton Farmers Market 503 455 Renton Farmers Market Vendor Sales:$ 313,951 $ 530,000 # Park Maintenance Work Orders generated in Cityworks:11,127 6,986 (TYD 9/26/2022) •Secure a location for a long-term Parks Maintenance operations facility to replace the shop on Bronson Way N •Complete FEMA project to stabilize Cedar River embankment erosion next to the Cedar River Trail •Determine park attendance and trends using mobile data and applied demographic information •Continue to increase participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program/Market Bucks incentive at Renton Farmers Market 19 2023-24 GOAL HIGHLIGHTS •Lead interdepartmental efforts to patrol, post, and clear encampment sites on City-owned properties •Provide interdepartmental support for City-hosted events such as Arbor Day/Earth Day, July 4 Celebration, and Renton River Days •Refine data reports and charts to ‘tell our story’ from City Works work management software 20 MORE GOALS 2023-24 PARKS AND TRAILS BUDGET PROPOSALS 1. The Parks and Trails Division is requesting an addition of one (1) full-time Lead Parks Maintenance Worker position and two (2) Parks Maintenance Worker 2 positions to manage three strategies: City-wide contracted groundskeeping, incorporating Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) into landscaping practices and addressing encampment cleanups more directly. 2. And seeks an approval for three (3) Fleet vehicles to its Parks Maintenance program to supply the resources needed for the eight (8) new full-time positions approved in early 2020. Hiring and equipment purchases were delayed due to sudden COVID-19 restrictions. 21 PARKS PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES 2021-22 ACCOMPLISHMENTS •Sunset Neighborhood Park opened to the public •Completed design and construction documents, secured permits and bid four Bond projects; construction underway or beginning within the next month •Applied for over $2.5 million in grant funding; 100% award success rate •Initiating construction of Senior Outdoor Exercise Area Improvements 23 MORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS •Replaced play equipment at Coulon, Liberty, Kennydale Beach, and Cascade parks •Initiated structural reviews for Coulon Park and system-wide park bridges •Completed Senior Activity Center paving repairs and accessibility improvements •Renovated Teasdale Park Basketball Court 24 “When I hear about a new playground in Renton, I expect great things. This is, after all, the city that gave us showstopper playgrounds at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and Sunset Neighborhood Park. Renton nailed it with those two recent park revamps.” – Parent MapCredit: JIAYING GRYGIEL MORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS •Updated citywide GIS Tree Inventory database •Adopted 10-year Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) •Created Historic Tree Tour and Story Map in downtown Renton •Engaged community with Arbor Day Celebration and ongoing research project 25 State Legislative Direct Appropriation Grant Coulon North Water Walk Improvements $1.3M King County Parks Capital and Open Space Grant Coulon North Water Walk Improvements $481,050 King County Conservation Futures Program (grant & reimbursement) May Creek Acquisition $305,181 Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant through the WA State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) Coulon Trestle Bridge Replacement $500,000 State RCO Grant Application Tennis/Pickleball Court and Parking Lot Improvements at Talbot Hill Reservoir Park $350,000 (pending award) Total Award Funds $2,936,231 26 EXECUTED GRANTS 2023-24 GOAL HIGHLIGHTS •Implement new Urban Forestry Management Plan with enhanced tree planting and tree maintenance •Complete an Urban Forest Tree Canopy Cover Assessment •Complete structural review report for Coulon Park and system-wide park bridges and identify capital improvement priorities based on results 27 28 MORE GOALS •Continue Inter-agency coordination: •WSDOT I-405 Renton to Bellevue Project •Seattle Public Utilities Broodstock Collection Facility •King County Parks Soos Creek Trail •King County Eastrail •And with WA Department of Natural Resources for the Sam Chastain Trail easement •Continue interdepartmental coordination on development review, plan implementation and long-range planning efforts and special projects 2023-24 BUDGET PROPOSAL: OPERATING Decision Package: Consulting arborist contract conversion to FTE: budget neutral, expands capacity and avoids turnover and re-training 29 •Complete construction of the four ongoing Bond projects: •Kiwanis Park Improvements •Philip Arnold Park Improvements •Coulon Trestle Bridge Replacement •Coulon North Water Walk Renovation •Replace play equipment at Maplewood, Windsor Hill, and Glencoe Parks •May Creek Trail corridor acquisition •Cedar River Trail Flood Disaster Repairs (Parks and Trails) 2023-24 BUDGET PROPOSAL: CAPITAL DECISION PACKAGE DETAIL, PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 5-10 OF THE BUDGET BOOK 30 •Complete Coulon Swim Beach assessments •Complete repairs to the Liberty Park Sports Courts and Skate Park •City Hall turf replacement and drainage evaluation (Parks and Trails) •Design, permit, and begin construction on Talbot Hill Tennis/Pickleball Court and Parking Lot Improvements project (likely to receive grant) •Commence design development for May Creek Trail South Trail and apply for grant funding to support construction phase •Continue collaboration with King County on extending Eastrail South to Coulon Park, with funding from the Move Ahead Washington program •Cedar River Trestle Bridge Structural Assessment: timber approach and steel bridge structures. 2023-24 BUDGET PROPOSAL: CAPITAL CONTINUED DECISION PACKAGE DETAIL, PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 5-10 OF THE BUDGET BOOK 2023-24 BUDGET KEY NEEDS NOT CURRENTLY FUNDED IN 2023-24 CIP BUDGET: •Pavement repairs to Coulon Park Trail and Cedar River Trail •Parks Recreation and Natural Areas Plan update: if not updated, grant eligibility will be lost •Initial studies to support development of Cleveland Richardson and May Creek Park properties; •Recently notified by WA Recreation Conservation Office that these must be developed per grant requirements from acquisition •Coulon shoreline erosion: if worsens, walking trail could be in jeopardy 31 RECREATION 2021-22 ACCOMPLISHMENTS •Leveraged technology to improve the following business processes and customer experience: •Converted boat launch permitting to an online process •Developed and implemented online and mobile check-in process for patrons and recreation building usage, to better quantify numbers served, and enhance safety for patrons •Utilized existing technology (ENERGOV) to create online process for Temporary Event Permits 33 MORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS Quickly adapted operations and programs to COVID-19 restrictions by activating virtual, drive- thru, and human service programs x Drive thru events, virtual programs and classes x Largest food drive-thru pick-up and delivery site for seniors in king county, in partnership with Sound Generations x Held numerous food and blood drives for community 34 MORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS •Recruited, hired, trained and onboarded eight new full-time recreation staff •Equity and inclusivity goals: o Finalized Age-Friendly Renton action plan. Implementation of action plan to start in 2023. o Updated sports field and gymnasium allocation process to ensure equitable access with Renton residency as a priority, and opportunity for emerging sports and organizations who serve youth and vulnerable populations. 35 RECREATION 36 DATA HIGHLIGHTS 2021 (limited operations) 2022 (YTD 9/2022) # of visits at Henry Moses Aquatic Center 20,605 45,912 # of Participants registered for programs 20,610 25,997 # of Recreation Clients in XPLOR Recreation Database 36,000 53,074 EXECUTED GRANTS 37 King County Best Starts for Kids Grant STREAM Team, out-of-school program $173,507 Assoc. of WA Cities Summer Experiences and Enrichment for Kids Grant Outdoor-based summer programming and camps for youth $129,472 Veterans, Seniors, Human Services Levy funded Grant Outreach and program development with diverse and isolated seniors $115,384 King Co. Aquatics Grant Feasibility study to maintain and enhance Henry Moses Aquatic Center $100,000 AARP FitLot Grant Senior Fitness Programming $11,030 King County Parks Youth Sports Grant Adaptive Recreation equipment and scholarships $10,000 Total Award Funds $440,000 •Activate Liberty Park Building with environmental and other recreation programming •Develop ongoing funding source for Gift of Play Scholarship program •Hold annual community forum regarding recreation programs and opportunities, to solicit feedback to best meet the needs of the community 38 2023-24 GOAL HIGHLIGHTS •Expand Henry Moses Aquatic Center season, by offering targeted programming and rentals in spring and fall •Work with Facilities Division and consultants to secure funding to maintain and enhance Henry Moses Aquatic Center 39 MORE GOALS MAPLEWOOD GOLF COURSE 2021-22 ACCOMPLISHMENTS •Added electronic tee sheet for online tee time booking •Added fly over videos and new aerial photos on web site and new promotional signage •In 2021, remained open every day through Covid pandemic with low staffing levels and processed over 55,500 rounds 41 42 •Converted driving range light poles with an LED retro fit •Converted parking lot light poles with energy efficient LED fixtures •Purchased 60 new golf carts •Installed new protective netting around the Driving Range MORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2023-24 HIGHLIGHTED GOALS •Fire protection re-piping: replace exposed sprinkler pipe in the cart storage area •Replace ball washing and dispensing machine in the Driving Range •Renovate tee boxes ( #6, #9, #12, #18) •Achieve a minimum 85% good to excellent rating for Golf Course conditions, value of Driving Range, and level of service in the Pro-Shop 43 •Purchase new mowers and equipment to replace aging fleet •Upgrade HVAC controls in the Clubhouse •Begin plan and assessment for replacement of Driving Range artificial turf and fencing 44 MORE GOALS 45 Fee Increase proposals in Red to support Enterprise Fund – based on Competitive Market Analysis Fees 2022 2023 2024 18-Hole Weekday $41 $43 $43 9-Hole Weekday $20 $32 $33 18-Hole Weekday, Sr. $31 $34 $34 9-Hole Weekday, Sr. $23 $26 $26 18-Hole Weekday, Jr. $25 $25 $26 9-Hole Weekday, Jr. $19 $19 $20 18-Hole Weekend $48 $50 $50 9-Hole Weekend $30 $32 $35 Club Rental- Regular $30 $30 $35 Club Rental- Premium $60 $60 $65 Golf Cart Fees- 18-Hole $36 $36 $38 Golf Cart Fees- 9-Hole $24 $24 $26 2023-24 BUDGET PROPOSALS Fees 2022 2023 2024 Half Cart, 18-Hole $18 $18 $19 Half Cart, 9-Hole $12 $12 $13 Driving Range, Lg Bucket $12 $13 $14 Driving Range, Sm Bucket $9 $10 $11 Driving Range, Warm Up Bkt $6 $6 $7 Lessons-1/2 hr Private $55 $55 $60 Lessons 1 hr Private $80 $80 $90 Lessons ½ hr Series Private $200 $200 $220 Lessons 1 hr Series Private $300 $300 $330 Lessons Group Series $140 $140 $160 Lessons ½ hr Private, Jr. $35 $35 $40 Playing Lesson Per Hole $25 $25 $30 46 QUESTIONS