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Home My WebLink AboutRES 3951CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO.3951 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2009-2014 BUSINESS PLAN. WHEREAS,the City council annually adopts a Six-Year Business Plan;and WHEREAS,at the City Council-Staff Retreat held March 6 and 7,2008,the Council reviewed the 2009-2014 Business Plan;and WHEREAS,the Council reviewed the Administration's objectives to carry out the Business Plan at its May 22,2008 Council Workshop;and WHEREAS,the Council made the changes it believed were advisable in that Business Plan; NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. SECTION II. The above findings are true and correct in all respects. The 2009-2014 Business Plan,a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby adopted by the city council as its Business Plan,subject to later amendment as the City council sees fit. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 16th day of June ,2008.-------- Bonnie 1.Walton,City Clerk 1 RESOLUTION NO.5951 APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 16th day of __....::.J....::.u:..:..:nc.:::.e ,2008. -~4--~Denis eiv,Mayor ;;r:ppr d as to form: ..,..-.-...-.e~~.~_-:0 ..AU ~ Lawrence 1.Warren,City Attorney RES.1349:06/1 0108:scr 2 ••..1..:../ .1 ''i.: -" RESOLUTION NO.3951 Proposed City of Renton Business Plan 2009-2014 Vision Renton -The center of opportunity in the Puget Sound Region where families and businesses thrive Mission The City of Renton,in partnership and communication with residents,businesses,and schools,is dedicated to: •Providing a healthy,welcoming atmosphere where citizens choose to live,raise families,and take pride in their community •Promoting planned growth and economic vitality •Valuing our diversity of language,housing,culture,backgrounds and choices •Creating a positive work environment •Meeting service demands through innovation and commitment to excellence Business Plan Goals Meet the service demands that contribute to the livability of the community •Prioritize services at levels that can be sustained by revenue •Plan,develop and maintain quality services,infrastructure,and amenities •Respond to growing service demands while meeting the unique requirements of a diverse population through partnerships,innovation,and outcome management •Retain a skilled workforce by making Renton the municipal employer of choice •Balance development with environmental protection 2009-2014 Actions: o Develop a long-term strategy to meet staff facility needs including the potential of construction of a new city hall in Downtown Renton (that improves efficiency by centralizing City staff,enhances services and convenience for residents and other customers,and contributes to the continued revitalization of the City's historic business district.) o Design and construct a new Maintenance Facility. o Design and construct a Fire &Emergency Services facility to enhance service levels in Kennydale and other neighborhoods in the northern portion of the City. o Develop a plan to increase public access and enjoyment of the Cedar River through the City's Urban Center. 1 o Complete and implement the Parks,Recreation and Open Space Plan which identifies needs and funding for acquisition and development. o Enact the recommendations of the Renton Library Master Plan that provide the desired level of service for library customers. o Develop and implement on-line systems to improve customer service and increase options for how residents get City services. o Improve the City's Fire Rating to reduce insurance costs. o Establish a CERT Team in each Community Planning Area to better prepare business and residents in the case of an emergency. o Implement a Community Planning initiative to align the City's Comprehensive Plan with related activities by geographic areas of the City through engagement with the communities themselves. o Establish service delivery standards through the development of a Fire and Emergency Services Master Plan. o Complete the Renton History Museum's Master Plan and review the recommendations. Promote strong neighborhoods •Support the vitality and positive appearance of neighborhoods through community involvement •Encourage and partner in the development of quality housing choices for people of all ages and income levels •Ensure the safety,health and security of citizens through effective service delivery •Promote pedestrian and bicycle linkages between neighborhoods and community focal points 2009-2014 Actions: o Work with the Renton Housing Authority and Renton School District to redevelop the North Highlands Community Center and other publicly- owned properties in the Harrington neighborhood to expand affordable housing capacity,while improving the services and amenities available to the neighborhood. o Review the recommendations ofthe Highlands Task Force and work to improve the quality of life in the neighborhood. o Develop and implement an "Affordable Housing"initiative with the goal of increasing the capacity of housing units affordable to people at various income levels throughout the City. o Improve the sense of safety in the community. o Complete regional trails through Renton including the Lake Washington, Springbrook /Interurban,and Cedar River Trails. o Through existing capital improvement planning,improve pedestrian connections city-wide,including the connection of The Landing to the Harrington neighborhood. 2 o Coordinate with the various arts groups in the City to establish a cultural arts master plan. o Achieve "Tree City USA"status. o Create forums and strategies to better engage the City's diverse population. o Investigate the ways that a historic preservation plan could contribute to maintaining Renton's distinct character. Manage growth through sound urban planning •Foster development of vibrant,sustainable,attractive,mixed-use neighborhoods in established urban centers •Uphold a high standard of design and property maintenance throughout the City •Provide a balance between housing and high quality jobs •Maintain services to current residents while welcoming annexation areas that desire to become part of Renton 2009-2014 Actions: o Develop a plan by which large scale annexations could occur without negatively impacting the existing City over time. o Review and update development regulations and mitigation fees to balance sound land use planning,economic development and environmental protection while improving efficiencies. o Complete the State-mandated Shoreline Master Program update. o Develop "low-impact"and "green"development incentives. Promote citywide economic development •Promote Renton as the progressive,opportunity rich city in the Puget Sound region •Capitalize on growth opportunities through bold and creative economic development strategies •Recruit and retain businesses to ensure a dynamic,diversified employment base •Continue redevelopment efforts Downtown,in the Highlands,and South Lake Washington 2009-2014 Actions: o Aggressively pursue the redevelopment of the Quendall Terminals and Pan Abode properties to their highest and best use. o Aggressively pursue redevelopment ofthe Sound Ford,Bryant Motors/Don-a-Lisa Hotel,and Stoneway properties. o Aggressively recruit new high-profile and high-wage employers to locate in marquee office development opportunities in Renton. 3 o Direct redevelopment of the Landing-Phase II properties to their highest and best use,while mitigating impacts to the surrounding neighborhood. o Engage key Downtown property owners and encourage the timely redevelopment and/or renovation of aging buildings. o Through a public/private partnership,establish facilities for the use of seaplane and land-based aircraft. Influence decisions that impact the City of Renton •Demonstrate leadership by developing and maintaining partnerships and investment strategies with other jurisdictions that improve services •Aggressively pursue transportation and other regional improvements and services that improve quality of life •Advocate Renton's interests through state and federal lobbying efforts 2009-2014 Actions: o Work with the State Legislature and King County to extend or develop funding mechanisms to offset the anticipated cost of future large-scale annexations. o Work with The Boeing Company and other aerospace companies to increase the number of industry related jobs in Renton. o In partnership with other cities,build a regional misdemeanant correctional facility. o Work with the King County Ferry District to ensure a future passenger ferry route on Lake Washington serves Renton. o Aggressively pursue development of a Bus Rapid Transit network along the Interstate 405 corridor. o Pursue a concept for a streetcar or another mode of meaningful high capacity transit connecting South Lake Washington,Downtown,and the Longacres Commuter Rail Station.(refer to Transportation Committee) o Increase the frequency and number of bus 'routes connecting the Renton Highlands and The Landing and Downtown Renton. o Enhance the partnership between the City and the Renton School District by pursuing joint operating agreements for like services and other potential efficiencies. o Develop strategies to improve response times for advanced life support services. o Partner with King County and neighbor cities to mitigate the impact of FEMA's updated FIRM map. 4