HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil 02/01/2010AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
February 1, 2010
Monday, 7 p.m.
1.CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2.ROLL CALL
3.PROCLAMATION
a. Renton Heart Month ‐ February 2010
4.SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Renton Heart Month ‐ February 2010
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
5.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
6.AUDIENCE COMMENT
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AUDIENCE COMMENT
7.CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 1/25/2010. Council concur.
b. Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends approval of class
specifications and salary grades for: GIS Analyst I ‐ AFSCME, grade a21; GIS Analyst II ‐
AFSCME, grade a23; and GIS Coordinator ‐ AFSCME, grade a26; and authorize updating Policy
and Procedure 320‐01 to reflect the new classification series.
Refer to Finance Committee.
c. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an agreement with the Washington
State Public Works Board to accept a $500,000 grant to be used for any phase of the Rainier
Ave. S. (SR 167), S. Grady Way to S. 2nd St. project. City's share: $7,803,559. Council
concur. (See 9.a. for resolution.)
d. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of the 2010‐2011 One Card for All
(ORCA) Business Passport (formerly flexpass) interlocal agreement with King County, Pierce
Transit, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Kitsap Transit, and the Washington State Ferries
Division in the amount of $32,388 to continue the Commute Trip Reduction Program for City
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employees. Council concur. (See 9.b. for resolution.)
e. Utilities Systems Division recommends approval to modify water consumption blocks and to
increase block rates and irrigation rates in an effort to conserve water during peak summer
months, and approval to pursue a new water supply.
Refer to Utilities Committee.
f. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of Supplemental Agreement #2 to CAG‐
09‐151, with KBA, Inc., in the amount of $65,000 for construction management services for the
Shattuck Ave. S. Stormwater Bypass project. Council concur.
8.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics
marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held
by the Chair if further review is necessary
a. Finance Committee: Renton Rotary Club Fee Waiver Request
b. Utilities Committee: Senior/Disabled Utility Discount Rates
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9.RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Washington State Public Works Board Urban Vitality Grant for Rainier Ave. S., S. Grady
Way to S. 2nd St. project (See 7.c.)
b. One Card for All (ORCA) Business Passport interlocal agreement (See 7.e.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Owner‐occupied housing incentive extension and modifications (1st reading 1/25/2010)
b. Multi‐family housing property tax exemption extension and modification of Highlands
Designated Residential Targeted Area name (1st reading 1/25/2010)
c. 2009 King County Surface Water Design Manual and City amendments adoption (1st
reading 1/25/2010)
10.NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425‐430‐6512 for recorded information.)
NEW BUSINESS
11.AUDIENCE COMMENT
12.ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
February 1, 2010
CANCELED
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ADJOURNMENT
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3a. ‐ Renton Heart Month ‐ February 2010
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Classification Series Policy and GIS Positions
Meeting:
Regular Council - 01 Feb 2010
Exhibits:
GIS Analyst I Classification
GIS Analyst II Classification
GIS Coordinator Classification
Policy #320-01 Classification Series
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Human Resources
Staff Contact:
Nancy Carlson
Recommended Action:
Refer to Finance Committee.
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ N/A Transfer Amendment: $N/A
Amount Budgeted: $ N/A Revenue Generated: $N/A
Total Project Budget: $ N/A City Share Total Project: $ N/A
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The GIS Analyst and the GIS Coordinator positions were approved as part of the 2010 budget. At the
time the 2010 budget was approved, these GIS classifications had not been assigned a salary grade.
Based on salary data and internal equity, it is recommended that the GIS positions be classified as
follows:
l GIS Analyst I (AFSCME, grade a21)
l GIS Analyst II (AFSCME, grade a23)
l GIS Coordinator (AFSCME, grade a26)
In addition, Policy #320-01, "Classification Series," needs to be updated to reflect the new classification
series of GIS Analyst I and GIS Analyst II. If approved, this proposal would be effective January 1, 2010.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve new classification specifications and salary grade for three GIS positions and authorize Policy
and Procedure #320-01 revision effective January 1, 2010.
7b. ‐ Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends
approval of class specifications and salary grades for: GIS Analyst I ‐ Page 5 of 150
CLASS TITLE:
GIS ANALYST I (XXXXX)
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform advanced technical and
administrative work in the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) software; input,
maintain, and retrieve information from a Citywide computer mapping system and
central database of geographic information; collect, receive, and transfer data into
specific databases; prepare reports, maps, and analyze data; design databases and
coordinate updates and changes to the database; apply quality control procedures to
ensure database accuracy.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
*Perform technical and administrative tasks associated with the GIS system
using GIS equipment, software, data, and products.
*Design, develop, maintain, and analyze geographic databases through the use
of database management software.
*Design and produce computer generated maps and reports of the City’s
infrastructure, topography, parcels, land use, and comprehensive plans through
the use of GIS software, and database management software.
*Define, develop and maintain primary mapping layers, databases, applications
and associated standards required to produce the end products needed.
*Work on GIS projects both independently and as a member of a team; design
project methodology and produce final products.
*Organize, maintain, update, analyze and retrieve information from various
sources requiring close coordination with all principle providers and users of
geographic information in other divisions and departments of the City, as well
as outside agencies.
*Train and assist GIS system users in defining needs and developing GIS
applications.
*Assist defining GIS standards as related to mapping layers and database
structures.
*Provide general guidance, instruction, and interpretation on the uses of GIS
data.
7b. ‐ Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends
approval of class specifications and salary grades for: GIS Analyst I ‐ Page 6 of 150
GIS Analyst I - Continued Page 2
*Confer with all City departments, as well as outside agencies, on matters
pertaining to GIS projects. Work with other City departments to coordinate
mapping and database needs for proposed projects and to resolve problems.
Work courteously and communicate effectively with public officials, citizens,
contractors, vendors, developers, supervisor, and other employees, both in
person and over the telephone; assisting them with a wide variety of information
pertaining to the City and departments.
Perform complex calculations of distances, areas, and quantities, using
applicable software, requiring an understanding of geometry, trigonometry and
algebra.
*Attend meetings, conferences, workshops as required.
*Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance; work flexible evening
and/or weekend hours as required; ability to travel as required.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Ÿ GIS software, such as ArcGIS desktop, ArcGIS server, ArcGIS mobile, GeoCortex
essentials, ArcPad, and various other ArcGIS extensions.
Ÿ Knowledge of MS-SQL.
Ÿ Symbols and terminology used in civil, architectural or electronic engineering
drawings.
Ÿ Digitizing and data manipulation procedures for geographic information
systems.
Ÿ Geography, geographic coordinates systems, datums, projected coordinate
systems and transformations.
Ÿ Computer systems design and programming.
Ÿ The .NET framework, Visual studio, Sourcesafe.
Ÿ Washington State plane coordinate system.
Ÿ Geodatabase design.
Ÿ Principles of workflow charting using contemporary software tools.
Ÿ Operation of complex and technical computer equipment and peripherals.
Ÿ Technical aspects of field of specialty.
Ÿ City organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Ÿ Considerable knowledge of existing and emerging software as required by the
City.
ABILITY TO:
Ÿ Furnish technical advice and assistance to the public, employees, and other
agencies.
Ÿ Use computers extensively in accomplishing mapping and other GIS tasks.
Ÿ Maintain knowledge of GIS principles and practices.
7b. ‐ Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends
approval of class specifications and salary grades for: GIS Analyst I ‐ Page 7 of 150
GIS Analyst I - Continued Page 3
Ÿ Maintain proficiency in computer applications as related to GIS applications.
Ÿ Propose alternative solutions to technical problems.
Ÿ Work effectively under pressure and with frequent interruptions.
Ÿ Complete work and projects in a thorough and timely manner.
Ÿ Ability and willingness to train GIS users and provide excellent customer
support to end-users.
Ÿ Ability to establish and maintain neat and accurate records, to prepare written
reports, and to communicate technical information clearly and concisely both
verbally and in writing.
Ÿ Remain current with emerging technological changes as required by the City.
Ÿ Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ÿ Perform mathematical calculations.
Ÿ Present facts clearly and accurately in graphic form.
Ÿ Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with
others.
Ÿ Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Ÿ Work independently with little direction.
Ÿ Plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Ÿ Balance conflicting priorities.
Ÿ Ability to solve complex analytical and mathematical challenges, independently
analyze information and make recommendations based on that analysis.
Ÿ Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: a Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer
Science, Engineering, or a related field. Must have a minimum of two years previous GIS
experience using GIS software to produce maps, perform spatial analysis, and generate
databases. GIS Certificate preferred.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
*This position may have access to an area that is governed by Renton City Policy
250-16, “Electronic Data Security” and therefore a required check will be conducted to
verify identification, state of residency and national fingerprint-based record checks
within 30 days upon employment in the position. Employment in the position will
continue based on a successful passing of this background check.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in an office environment, but includes the ability to lift and move
computer equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
* Denotes an essential function
Established Date: January 2010
7b. ‐ Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends
approval of class specifications and salary grades for: GIS Analyst I ‐ Page 8 of 150
GIS Analyst I - Continued Page 4
Revised:
Original Title:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME
7b. ‐ Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends
approval of class specifications and salary grades for: GIS Analyst I ‐ Page 9 of 150
CLASS TITLE:
GIS ANALYST II (XXXXX)
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform advanced technical and
administrative work in the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) software; input,
maintain, and retrieve information from a Citywide computer mapping system and
central database of geographic information; collect, receive, and transfer data into
specific databases; prepare reports and analyze data; design databases and coordinate
updates and changes to the database; apply quality control procedures to ensure
database accuracy.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
*Provide technical and administrative assistance for the GIS program by
operating GIS equipment, software, data, and products.
*Design, develop, maintain, and analyze geographic databases through the use
of database management software.
*Design and produce computer generated maps and reports of the City’s
infrastructure, topography, parcels, land use, and comprehensive plans through
the use of GIS software, and database management software.
*May perform a variety of complex and independent duties involved in the
management of large-scale GIS studies and projects; design or review GIS
projects to assure compliance and compatibility with existing systems and
applicable codes, standards, specifications and practices; may perform lead
duties as assigned.
*May provide training, instruction and feedback to personnel in assigned work
group; may provide information to staff on procedural changes; may assist in
scheduling and assigning tasks to ensure accomplishment of functions in a
timely manner.
*Define, develop and maintain primary mapping layers, databases, applications
and associated standards required to produce the end products needed.
*Work on GIS projects both independently and as a member of a team; design
project methodology and produce final products.
*Organize, maintain, update, analyze and retrieve information from various
sources requiring close coordination with all principle providers and users of
7b. ‐ Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends
approval of class specifications and salary grades for: GIS Analyst I ‐ Page 10 of 150
GIS Analyst II - Continued Page 2
geographic information in other divisions and departments of the City, as well
as outside agencies.
*Train and assist GIS system users in defining needs and developing GIS
applications.
*Assist defining GIS standards as related to mapping layers and database
structures.
*Provide general guidance, instruction, and interpretation on the uses of GIS
data.
*Confer with all City departments, as well as outside agencies, on matters
pertaining to GIS projects. Work with other City departments to coordinate
mapping and database needs for proposed projects and to resolve problems.
Work courteously and communicate effectively with public officials, citizens,
contractors, vendors, developers, supervisor, and other employees, both in
person and over the telephone; assisting them with a wide variety of information
pertaining to the City and departments.
Perform complex calculations of distances, areas, and quantities, using
applicable software, requiring an understanding of geometry, trigonometry and
algebra.
*Attend meetings, conferences, workshops as required.
*Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance; work flexible evening
and/or weekend hours as required; ability to travel as required.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Ÿ GIS software, such as ArcGIS desktop, ArcGIS server, ArcGIS mobile, GeoCortex
essentials, ArcPad, and various other ArcGIS extensions.
Ÿ Knowledge of MS-SQL.
Ÿ Symbols and terminology used in civil, architectural or electronic engineering
drawings.
Ÿ Digitizing and data manipulation procedures for geographic information
systems.
Ÿ Geography, geographic coordinates systems, datums, projected coordinate
systems and transformations.
Ÿ Computer systems design and programming.
Ÿ The .NET framework, Visual studio, Sourcesafe.
Ÿ Washington State plane coordinate system.
7b. ‐ Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends
approval of class specifications and salary grades for: GIS Analyst I ‐ Page 11 of 150
GIS Analyst II - Continued Page 3
Ÿ Geodatabase design.
Ÿ Principles of workflow charting using contemporary software tools.
Ÿ Operation of complex and technical computer equipment and peripherals.
Ÿ Technical aspects of field of specialty.
Ÿ City organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Ÿ Considerable knowledge of existing and emerging software as required by the
City.
ABILITY TO:
Ÿ Furnish technical advice and assistance to the public, employees, and other
agencies.
Ÿ Use computers extensively in accomplishing mapping and other GIS tasks.
Ÿ Maintain knowledge of GIS principles and practices.
Ÿ Maintain proficiency in computer applications as related to GIS applications.
Ÿ Propose alternative solutions to technical problems.
Ÿ Work effectively under pressure and with frequent interruptions.
Ÿ Complete work and projects in a thorough and timely manner.
Ÿ Ability and willingness to train GIS users and provide excellent customer
support to end-users.
Ÿ Ability to establish and maintain neat and accurate records, to prepare written
reports, and to communicate technical information clearly and concisely both
verbally and in writing.
Ÿ Remain current with emerging technological changes as required by the City.
Ÿ Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ÿ Perform mathematical calculations.
Ÿ Present facts clearly and accurately in graphic form.
Ÿ Schedule and distribute workload as assigned.
Ÿ Train and provide work direction to others as assigned.
Ÿ Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with
others.
Ÿ Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Ÿ Work independently with little direction.
Ÿ Plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Ÿ Balance conflicting priorities.
Ÿ Ability to solve complex analytical and mathematical challenges, independently
analyze information and make recommendations based on that analysis.
Ÿ Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: a Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer
Science, Engineering, or a related field or GIS Certification. Must have a minimum of
four years previous GIS experience using GIS software to produce maps, perform spatial
analysis, and generate databases.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
7b. ‐ Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends
approval of class specifications and salary grades for: GIS Analyst I ‐ Page 12 of 150
GIS Analyst II - Continued Page 4
*This position may have access to an area that is governed by Renton City Policy
250-16, “Electronic Data Security” and therefore a required check will be conducted to
verify identification, state of residency and national fingerprint-based record checks
within 30 days upon employment in the position. Employment in the position will
continue based on a successful passing of this background check.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in an office environment, but includes the ability to lift and move
computer equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
* Denotes an essential function
Established Date: January 2010
Revised:
Original Title:
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME
7b. ‐ Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends
approval of class specifications and salary grades for: GIS Analyst I ‐ Page 13 of 150
CLASS TITLE:
GIS COORDINATOR (XXXXX)
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of duties to lead the
development of the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS); create, organize,
coordinate, and maintain the activities, operations, hardware, utility software, and
database of the GIS system in order to provide information and work products for a
variety of purposes to a wide range of clients, both inside and outside the City; assist
staff in the design and implementation of systems programming, database design and
modeling; provide GIS support to the organization, and assign work and provide
direction to GIS staff.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
*Coordinate daily activities and operations of the City’s GIS, including
development and maintenance of a data infrastructure to support GIS
applications in order to meet the needs of various City departments. Evaluate
current and future needs and make recommendations for GIS development.
*Manage, maintain, and organize the physical resources of the GIS system
(hardware, software, licenses, files, databases, and other related items) to
deliver GIS related information to staff; coordinate Citywide GIS requirements.
*Manage, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of the Enterprise GIS
plan; lead the GIS project planning, and application development.
*Assist in the development of work plans, budgets, project goals, and vision for
GIS services.
*Present findings and recommendations to a wide range of clients, both inside
and outside the City.
*Assist in design and development of web based GIS data and mapping
applications.
*Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of data contained in the GIS;
provide quality assurance and control on GIS data, product delivery, projects,
and services.
*Use and determine uses for GIS software, CAD software, hardware, network,
and database organizations, and recommend changes to maximize efficiencies
for better service to departmental GIS users.
7b. ‐ Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends
approval of class specifications and salary grades for: GIS Analyst I ‐ Page 14 of 150
GIS Coordinator - Continued Page 2
*Proactively research new GIS technologies and trends and actively work with
City departments to educate staff on new or existing GIS technology.
*Develop, implement, coordinate, and maintain internal technical standards in
cooperation with the needs of City staff, including facilitate the development of
data models, data standards, procedures and most appropriate GIS and related
RDBMS technology.
*Work on GIS projects independently, as a member of a team, or as project
lead as assigned; design project methodology and produce final products.
*Work closely with GIS team, IT staff, and other City employees to provide GIS
technology and services.
*Design, develop, maintain, and analyze geographic databases through the use
of database management software; design and produce computer generated
maps, reports, and analysis of the City’s infrastructure, topography, parcels,
land use, and comprehensive plans through the use of GIS software, and
database management software.
*Train and assist GIS users; provide technical guidance and support for the user
group and departmental staff on GIS systems, applications and procedures;
provide general guidance, instruction, and interpretation on the uses of GIS
data.
*Coordinate the daily activities of the GIS team; assign work and provide
direction to GIS staff.
*Confer with and provide information to all City departments, as well as
outside agencies, on matters pertaining to GIS projects. Work with other City
departments to coordinate mapping and database needs for proposed projects
and to resolve problems.
*Work courteously and communicate effectively with public officials, citizens,
contractors, vendors, developers, supervisor, and other employees, both in
person and over the telephone; assisting them with a wide variety of
information pertaining to the City and departments.
*Attend meetings, conferences, workshops as required.
*Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance; work flexible evening
and/or weekend hours as required; ability to travel as required.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
7b. ‐ Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends
approval of class specifications and salary grades for: GIS Analyst I ‐ Page 15 of 150
GIS Coordinator - Continued Page 3
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Ÿ GIS software, such as ArcGIS desktop, ArcGIS server, ArcGIS mobile,
GeoCortex essentials, ArcPad, and various other ArcGIS extensions.
Ÿ Database design.
Ÿ Computer aided design software.
Ÿ Knowledge of MS-SQL.
Ÿ Symbols and terminology used in civil, architectural or electronic engineering
drawings.
Ÿ Digitizing and data manipulation procedures for geographic information
systems.
Ÿ Geography, geographic coordinates systems, datums, projected coordinate
systems and transformations.
Ÿ Computer systems design and programming.
Ÿ The .NET framework, Visual studio, Sourcesafe.
Ÿ Washington State plane coordinate system.
Ÿ Principles of workflow charting using contemporary software tools.
Ÿ Operation of complex and technical computer equipment and peripherals.
Ÿ Principles of training and providing work direction.
Ÿ Technical aspects of field of specialty.
Ÿ City organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Ÿ Considerable knowledge of existing and emerging software as required by
the City.
ABILITY TO:
Ÿ Operate computer equipment and peripherals.
Ÿ Effectively incorporate Active Directory security into programmatic solutions.
Ÿ Write clear and concise documentation.
Ÿ Evaluate systems and procedures and develop cost-saving alternatives.
Ÿ Lift and move computer equipment up to 40 pounds.
Ÿ Integrate Systems.
Ÿ Furnish technical advice and assistance to the public, employees, and other
agencies.
Ÿ Use computers extensively in accomplishing mapping and other GIS tasks.
Ÿ Maintain knowledge of GIS principles and practices.
Ÿ Maintain proficiency in computer applications as related to GIS applications.
Ÿ Propose alternative solutions to technical problems.
Ÿ Work effectively under pressure and with frequent interruptions.
Ÿ Complete work and projects in a thorough and timely manner.
Ÿ Ability and willingness to train GIS users and provide excellent customer
support to end-users.
Ÿ Ability to establish and maintain neat and accurate records, to prepare
written reports, and to communicate technical information clearly and
concisely both verbally and in writing.
Ÿ Remain current with emerging technological changes as required by the City.
Ÿ Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ÿ Perform mathematical calculations.
7b. ‐ Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends
approval of class specifications and salary grades for: GIS Analyst I ‐ Page 16 of 150
GIS Coordinator - Continued Page 4
Ÿ Present facts clearly and accurately in graphic form.
Ÿ Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with
others.
Ÿ Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Ÿ Work independently with little direction.
Ÿ Plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Ÿ Schedule and distribute workload, train and provide work direction to others
as assigned.
Ÿ Balance conflicting priorities.
Ÿ Ability to solve complex analytical and mathematical challenges,
independently analyze information and make recommendations based on
that analysis.
Ÿ Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: a Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer
Science, Engineering, or a related field or GIS Professional Certification. Must have a
minimum of five years previous GIS experience using GIS software to produce maps,
perform spatial analysis, and generate databases, including at least two years
supervisory or lead experience.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
*This position may have access to an area that is governed by Renton City Policy
250-16, “Electronic Data Security” and therefore a required check will be conducted to
verify identification, state of residency and national fingerprint-based record checks
within 30 days upon employment in the position. Employment in the position will
continue based on a successful passing of this background check.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in an office environment, but includes the ability to lift and move
computer equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
* Denotes an essential function
Established Date: January 2010
Revised:
Original Title:
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME
7b. ‐ Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends
approval of class specifications and salary grades for: GIS Analyst I ‐ Page 17 of 150
POLICY & PROCEDURE
Subject:
CLASSIFICATION SERIES
Index: HUMAN RESOURCES & RISK
MANAGEMENT
Number: 320-01 (replaces 300-60)
Effective Date
TBD
Supersedes
6/12/2006
Page
Page 1 of 2
Staff Contact
Nancy A. Carlson
Approved By
Denis Law
1.0 PURPOSE:
To establish a policy and procedure for classification series that permits departments to hire
at the entry level and, through training and/or additional education, makes it possible for the
employee to meet the requirements for non-competitive promotion to a higher level in the
series. Classification series are established when it is difficult to find qualified candidates for
experienced or journey levels in the local labor market or when it is to the advantage of the
City to train employees in specialized procedures and practices.
2.0 ORGANIZATIONS AFFECTED:
All departments/divisions (excludes Civil Service positions).
3.0 REFERENCES:
Policy & Procedure #370-06 - Hiring Process
Policy & Procedure #300-16 - Probation Period
Policy & Procedure #300-41 - Salary Plan Administration
4.0 POLICY:
In difficult recruitment situations or when special training needs have been identified, a
classification series may be established at the request of the department and with the approval
by the Human Resources & Risk Management Administrator. A list of current classification
series is shown below.
Accounting Assistant I, II, III, IV
Assistant Planner, Associate Planner, Senior Planner
Civil Engineer I, II, III
Economic Development Specialist, Sr. Economic Development Specialist
Engineering Specialist I, II, III
Finance Analyst I, II, III
GIS Analyst I, II
Golf Course Maintenance Worker I, II, III
Maintenance Services Worker, I, II, III
7b. ‐ Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends
approval of class specifications and salary grades for: GIS Analyst I ‐ Page 18 of 150
Classification Series 320-01
Page 2
Park Maintenance Worker I, II, III
Planning Technician I, II
Program Development Coordinator I, II
Signal/Electronics Systems Assistant I, II
Signal/Electronics Systems Technician I, II
5.0 DEFINITIONS:
5.1 Classification Series:
A series of related job classes with an entry level and one or more additional levels
requiring significantly increasing amounts of knowledge, skills, abilities, training
and/or education as the series progresses to higher levels.
6.0 PROCEDURE:
6.1 In cooperation with the Human Resources & Risk Management Department, the
hiring department will determine the level within the classification series for each
recruitment. An employee appointed to an entry or intermediate level in the series
may obtain additional education and/or take part in a training program provided by
the department to increase their knowledge, skills, and abilities for future promotions.
6.2 When the department certifies in writing to the Human Resources & Risk
Management Department that the employee has achieved the knowledge, skills and
abilities, training and/or education to perform competently at a higher level in the
series, the employee may be promoted to the proper level without taking part in a
competitive process. The Human Resources & Risk Management Department will
notify the employee, supervisor, Local 2170, payroll, and other interested parties
regarding the appropriate effective date and correct pay rate for an employee
promoted in a classification series.
6.3 The salary for an employee promoted in a classification series will be set at the
closest step in the new salary range which provides a one step increase in pay. The
next step increase, if the employee is not at the top step in the new range, will occur
one year from the date of promotion in the series.
6.4 Upon promotion in a classification series, an employee will be placed on probation
and will be formally evaluated as outlined in Policy & Procedure #300-16 during the
new probationary period. The probation period will be six months from the date of
promotion.
6.5 If there are more than two levels in a classification series, additional promotions may
be processed in the manner outlined above.
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Capital Agreement with the Washington State
Public Works Board for the Rainier Avenue South
(SR 167), South Grady Way to South 2nd Street
Project
Meeting:
Regular Council - 01 Feb 2010
Exhibits:
Capital Agreement
Resolution
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Public Works
Staff Contact:
Juliana Fries
Recommended Action:
Council Concur
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ 7,965,833 Revenue Generated: $500,000
Total Project Budget: $ 39,641,933 City Share Total Project: $ 7,803,559
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The Rainier Avenue South (SR 167), South Grady Way to South 2nd Street Project was selected under the
2009-2011 Washington State Capital Budget Urban Vitality Grant Program for a state grant of $500,000,
with a 51 percent local (City + Sound Transit) match required.
The grant amount is for the Rainier Avenue South (SR 167), South Grady Way to South 2nd Street Project
and can be used in any phase (design, right-of-way acquisition and/or construction).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a Capital Agreement with the Washington State Public Works Board for the obligation of grant
funding and all subsequent agreements necessary to accomplish design and construction of this project,
and adopt the Resolution.
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
2010-2011 ORCA Business Passport Contract
Meeting:
Regular Council - 01 Feb 2010
Exhibits:
Issue Paper
2010-2011 ORCA Business Passport Contract
Resolution
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Public Works
Staff Contact:
Nathan Jones
Recommended Action:
Council Concur
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ $32,388 Transfer Amendment: $N/A
Amount Budgeted: $ $40,000 Revenue Generated: $N/A
Total Project Budget: $ $32,388 City Share Total Project: $ $32,388
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The ORCA Business Passport Program (formerly FlexPass) is a core element of the City’s Commute Trip
Reduction (CTR) Program provided for regular benefits-eligible City employees. This contract will
continue Renton’s participation in all elements of the former FlexPass Program for 2010-2011.
The ORCA Business Passport is a program offered to all CTR-affected employers and allows these
employers to buy annual passes in bulk at an extreme discount.
Included in the 2010-2011 ORCA Business Passport Program are:
1.Unlimited rides by card holders on bus, light rail, and commuter rail services provided by King
County Metro, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit, and others.
2.VanPool subsidy of up to $75 per month and a VanShare subsidy of up to $35 per month.
3.The Guaranteed Ride Home Program for all registered participants. Guaranteed Ride Home
provides a free taxi ride home in the event of an emergency or illness up to eight times per year.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the 2010-2011 ORCA Business Passport agreement and
present the resolution for reading and adoption.
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Peak Water Demand Reduction
Meeting:
Regular Council - 01 Feb 2010
Exhibits:
Issue Paper
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Public Works
Staff Contact:
Lys Hornsby, Utility Systems Director (ext. 7239)
Recommended Action:
Refer to Utilities Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ N/A Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The City has a limit on the amount of water that it can pump into its system at any time. This amount is
called Qi and stands for instantaneous flow. Our water rights allow us to pump a certain amount of Qi.
Over the last several years the City’s summer peak day has bumped up against our maximum Qi water
right. In 2008, we instituted a three tiered water consumption rate structure for single-family and
charged higher consumption rates for irrigation meters. We made this change to try to reduce the peak
summer demand and comply with our water rights. Since implementing the new rate structure, we have
not seen the peak demand decrease significantly.
The City needs to take additional action to reduce the peak demand in order to operate the water
distribution system comfortably within the City’s water rights. The most expensive option to reduce the
peak demand on our wells is to buy new water. The least expensive options are conservation and
increasing rates for summer peak use.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve modification of water consumption blocks and increase block rates and irrigation rates to send
a stronger cost signal to customers to conserve water especially in the peak summer months, and
authorization to pursue a new water supply to provide for peak summer demand.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:January 21, 2010
TO:Don Persson, Council President
Members of Renton City Council
VIA:Denis Law, Mayor
FROM:Gregg Zimmerman, Administrator
STAFF CONTACT:Lys Hornsby, Utility Systems Director (ext. 7239)
SUBJECT:Peak Water Demand Reduction
ISSUE:
Should the City modify block water rates and irrigation rates to send a stronger cost
signal to customers to conserve water especially in the summer peak months?
RECOMMENDATION:
·Modify water consumption blocks and increase block rates and irrigation rates to
discourage water use in the peak summer months.
·Pursue a new water supply to provide for peak summer demand.
BACKGROUND:
The City has a limit on the amount of water that it can pump into our system at any
time. This amount is called Qi and stands for instantaneous flow. Our water rights allow
us to pump a certain amount of Qi. Over the last several years the City’s summer peak
day has bumped up against its maximum Qi water right. In 2008, we instituted a three
tiered water consumption rate structure for single-family and charged higher
consumption rates for irrigation meters. We made this change to try to reduce the peak
summer demand and comply with our water rights. As a single-family customer used
more water than was necessary for indoor use, a third consumption block at a higher
rate was implemented in an attempt to send a stronger cost signal for conservation.
Since implementing the new rate structure, we have not seen the peak demand
decrease significantly. We need to take additional action to reduce our peak so that we
can operate the system easily within our water rights. Options for reducing peak
demand on our wells include:
·Obtaining a New Water Supply: Water Utility staff is pursuing all options for new
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water. We have investigated the costs to put Well 5A online, we have discussed
membership with Cascade Water Alliance, and we are currently in negotiations
with Seattle Public Utilities.
·Increase Conservation Efforts: We are discussing new landscape standards with
the Community and Economic Development Department, we are working with
the Parks Division to optimize irrigation at City facilities, we are continuing the
WashWise Rebate Program for water saving clothes washers, and we are
continuing our conservation education efforts.
·Modify the Rate Structure (See Table 1): The City could consider seasonal rates
that charge more during the summer months, or we could raise rates
significantly on peak summer water (irrigation and top residential blocks). The
City’s current single-family rate structure has three blocks, less than 500cf, 500cf
to 1,000cf, and over 1,000cf. Given that the average residential indoor use is
600cf per month, many customers barely get out of the first block for indoor
water use. We could lower the blocks and add a fourth block, significantly
increase the rates for the second and third blocks, and irrigation, or do both. By
modifying the blocks and rates we will have very little impact on our lowest users
and we can send a stronger cost signal to high water users and irrigators.
CONCLUSION:
The City needs to take action to reduce the peak demand in order to operate the water
distribution system comfortably within the City’s water rights. The most expensive
option to reduce the peak demand on our wells is to buy new water. The least
expensive options are conservation and increasing rates for summer peak use.
Attachment
cc: Iwen Wang, FIS Administrator
Elloyce Sumpter, Utility Billing Supervisor
JoAnn Wykpisz, PW Financial Analyst
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Table 1
Options and Analysis for Water Use Blocks and Block Rates
Current Rate Structure:
< 500 cf/month $1.68
500-1,000 cf/month $2.26
Over 1,000 cf/month $2.85
Irrigation $3.70
City irrigation $2.60
Option 1: Modify blocks to reflect average indoor use
<300 cf/month $1.68 (or $1.50)
301 - 600 cf/month $1.90 (or $2.15)
601 - 900 cf/month $2.85
Over 900 cf/month $3.28 (15 % increase)
Option 2: Seasonal rates during May1 through September 30
<500 cf/month $1.68
501 – 1,000 cf/month $2.44 (8% increase)
>1,000 cf/month $3.28 (15% increase)
Irrigation
Irrigation $4.44 (20% increase)
City Irrigation $3.33 (75% of irrigation rate)
ANALYSIS
Basic Consumption Statistics (Single Family):
·Average winter use (indoor) = 590 cf/month
·Average summer use (indoor plus outdoor) = 860 cf/month
·Peak summer month 2009 = 1,090cf/month
·Annual average use = 700 cf/month
Average Monthly Bills:
1. Customer that does not use peak summer water – no irrigation:
Average winter use (indoor) = 600 cf/month
Current Rate Structure $22.32
Option 1: Modified Block Structure Annual Average $22.40
With Lifeline <300 cf/mo @ $1.50 $22.61
Option 2: Seasonal Rates Annual Average $22.40
Average summer bill (5 months)$22.50
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Average winter bill (7 months)$22.32
2. Customer that uses small amount of irrigation water in summer:
Average summer use (5 months) = 860 cf/month
Average winter use (7 months) = 600 cf/month
Current Rate Structure $24.77
Option 1: Modified Block Structure Annual Average $25.49
With Lifeline <300 cf/mo @ $1.50 $25.70
Average summer bill $29.81
Option 2: Seasonal Rates Annual Average $25.04
Average summer bill (5 months)$28.84
Average winter bill (7 months)$22.32
3. Customer that uses moderate amount of irrigation water:
4 months winter use = 600 cf/mo
3 months winter use = 700 cf/mo
3 months summer peak = 1,200 cf/mo
2 months summer peak = 1,000 cf/mo
Current Rate Structure $28.29
Option 1: Modified Block Structure Annual Average $29.68
With Lifeline <300 cf/mo @ $1.50 $29.89
Average summer bill $45.83
Option 2: Seasonal Rates Annual Average $28.82
Average summer bill $36.20
Average winter bill $23.55
4. Customer that is a high peak water user:
7 months winter use = 800 cf/mo
5 months summer use = 1500 cf/mo
Current Rate Structure $34.66
Option 1: Modified Block Structure Annual Average $37.49
With Lifeline <300 cf/mo @ $1.50 $37.70
Average summer bill $50.63
Option 2: Seasonal Rates Annual Average $36.25
Average summer bill $48.66
Average winter bill $27.38
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AVERAGE MONTHLY BILL COMPARISON
Customer 1
(indoor only)
Customer 2
(minor
summer water
use)
Customer 3
(moderate
irrigator)
Customer 4
(high summer
water user)
Current Rates $22.32 $24.77 $28.29 $34.66
Modified Block
annual average/
summer
$22.40 / $22.40 $25.49 / $29.81 $29.68 / $45.83 $37.49 / $50.63
Modified Block
w/lifeline block
annual average/
summer
$22.61 / $22.61 $25.70 / $30.02 $29.89 / $41.00 $37.70 / $50.84
Seasonal Rates
annual average/
summer
$22.40 / $22.50 $25.04 / $28.84 $28.82 / $36.20 $36.25 / $48.66
The customer that does not use outdoor water and maintains consumption close to the
average indoor use will not see a significant increase in their water bill. There will be
incremental increases in bills as water consumption moves into blocks over the
average indoor (winter) use. What we are trying to do is send a stronger cost signal
during the summer peak use period. You will notice that although the annual average
bills under the alternate rate structures do not increase a large amount, the bills during
the summer are significantly higher.
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Rainier Avenue South (SR 167) Improvement
Project Phase 1: Shattuck Avenue South
Stormwater Bypass:
KBA, Inc., CAG 09-151
Construction Management Services by KBA, Inc.
Meeting:
Regular Council - 01 Feb 2010
Exhibits:
Issue Paper
Supplemental Agreement #2
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Public Works
Staff Contact:
Robert Lochmiller
Recommended Action:
Council Concur
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ 65,000.00 Transfer Amendment: $N/A
Amount Budgeted: $ 715,500.00 Revenue Generated: $1,948,674
Total Project Budget: $ 19,403,425.00 City Share Total Project: $ N/A
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Supplemental Agreement #2 to contract #CAG-09-151 with KBA, Inc. will provide construction
management services for the remaining portion of the Rainier Avenue South (SR 167) Improvement
Project Phase 1: Shattuck Avenue South Stormwater Bypass project. These services will include
reviewing and recording material deliveries, verify acceptance of material, monitor and coordinate
acceptance testing of material, and tabulating installed quantities.
The project construction management is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
(ARRA), which has additional requirements over previous federally funded projects. The Administration
believes that expertise is needed in construction management on federally funded projects to ensure all
requirements are met and that the City does not jeopardize any funding on this or future projects.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Supplemental Agreement #2 with KBA, Inc. in the amount of $65,500 for construction
management services on the Shattuck Avenue South Stormwater Bypass Project and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to sign the agreement.
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A CAPITAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
WASHINGTON STATE PUBLIC WORKS BOARD REGARDING THE 2009-2011
WASHINGTON STATE CAPITAL BUDGET URBAN VITALITY GRANT PROGRAM TO
FUND THE RAINIER AVENUE SOUTH (SR 167) - SOUTH GRADY WAY TO SOUTH
SECOND STREET PROJECT.
WHEREAS, acting under the authority of Chapter 43. 155 RCW, the Washington State
Public Works Board has awarded the City of Renton a 2009-2011 Urban Vitality public works
grant for the Rainier Avenue South (SR 167) - South Grady Way to South Second Street project;
and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to memorialize the terms and conditions under which the
grant funding is accepted;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a capital
agreement with the Washington State Public Works Board regarding the 2009-2011
Washington State Capital Budget Urban Vitality Grant Program to fund the Rainier Avenue
South (SR 167) - South Grady Way to South Second Street project.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2010.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2010.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
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Denis Law, Mayor
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
KING COUNTY METRO TRANSIT REGARDING PURCHASE OF ORCA BUSINESS
CARDS AND ORCA BUSINESS PASSPORT PRODUCTS.
WHEREAS, the City of Renton, King County, and other area transportation agencies
share the desire to provide a transportation management program that will reduce single-
occupant vehicle travel and improve the mobility of employees to the City's worksites; and
WHEREAS, collectively, the area transportation agencies provide buses, vanpools, van
shares, light rail, commuter rail, streetcars, water taxis, and the Home Free Guarantee
program; and
WHEREAS, the area transportation agencies, through those programs, are authorized to
promote alternatives to single occupant vehicle commuting in King County; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide incentives to its employees which promote non-
single-occupant vehicle commuting to its worksites; and
WHEREAS, the City and area transportation agencies desire to utilize ORCA Business
Cards and ORCA Business Passport products which can be used to access a variety of services
and benefits which enable the City's employees to commute by non-single occupant vehicles;
and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to memorialize the terms and conditions under which such
program will be provided to the City;
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RESOLUTION NO.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into an
interlocal agreement with King County Metro Transit entitled "Agreement for Purchase of ORCA
Business Cards and ORCA Business Products" and all subsequent agreements regarding
purchasing ORCA Business Cards and ORCA Business Passport Products that do not materially
change the terms of the agreement and are without budget parameters.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2010.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2010.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION
4-1-210, WAIVED FEES, OF CHAPTER 1, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT,
OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED
"CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", BY
EXTENDING AND MODIFYING THE WAIVER OF CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT AND
MITIGATION FEES.
WHEREAS, on August 27, 2001, the Renton City Council approved Ordinance No. 4913
(codified in RMC 4-1-210) to allow certain development and mitigation fees for housing that is
for sale to be waived to encourage owner-occupied housing in the CD and RM-U zones; and
WHEREAS, these development and mitigation fee waivers are effective for eligible
building permits issued after August 13, 2001, and will sunset on December 31, 2009, unless
extended by City Council action; and
WHEREAS, the provisions of Subsection 4-1-210B, Downtown Owner-Occupied Housing
Incentive, helped to establish the 37-unit "55 Williams" and the 50-unit "Chateau de Ville"
condominium projects as new owner-occupied housing in downtown Renton and may similarly
prove beneficial for the proposed 24-unit "Chelsea" condominium project and the 5-unit
"Blakey" townhomes project in downtown Renton; and
WHEREAS, the development and mitigation fee waivers currently apply to eligible
projects in the CD, RM-U, and RM-T zones of the Urban Center Comprehensive Plan
designation; and
WHEREAS, the City now seeks to expand the development and mitigation fee waivers to
encourage new owner-occupied housing in the Sunset Area; and
9a. ‐ Owner‐occupied housing incentive extension and modifications
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WHEREAS, the City further seeks to modify the application process to conform with the
current organizational chart for the Community and Economic Development Department; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to encourage additional new owner-occupied housing in
downtown Renton and the Sunset Area; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to extend the development and mitigation fee waivers
through December 31, 2012, unless further extended by City Council action;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Subsection 4-1-210B, Downtown Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive, of
Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance
No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby
amended to change the title to "Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive", and to read as follows:
B. OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING INCENTIVE:
1. Purpose: To encourage owner-occupied housing in the CD, RM-U, and
RM-T zones of the Urban Center Comprehensive Plan designation and the CV,
RM-F, and R-14 zones within the Center Village Comprehensive Plan designation,
certain development and mitigation fees for "For Sale" housing may be waived
for eligible projects, subject to City Council approval.
2. Eligibility Criteria: To qualify for waived fees, projects must meet the
following criteria:
a. The project is new construction; and
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b. All of the housing units will be platted or condominium "For Sale"
housing; and
c. The project will be a minimum often (10) units if in the RM-T zone of
the Urban Center Comprehensive Plan designation or the RM-F zone or R-14
zone within the Center Village Comprehensive Plan designation; or
d. The project will be a minimum of thirty (30) units if in the CD zone or
RM-U zone of the Urban Center Comprehensive Plan designation or the CV zone
within the Center Village Comprehensive Plan designation.
3. Applicable Fees: Fees which may be waived are:
a. Building permit fees;
b. Building permit plan review fees;
c. Water, surface water, and wastewater system development charges;
d. Public Works plan review and inspection fees; and
e. Fire, transportation, and parks impact mitigation fees.
4. Application Process: Persons who intend to apply for the owner-
occupied housing incentive fee waivers must disclose their intent to apply for
waived fees prior to or by the administrative site plan review period. The
application for waived fees must be made to the Planning Director (or any other
City office, department or agency that shall succeed to its functions with respect
to this Section, or his or her authorized designee) at the time of the land use
application, unless otherwise approved by City Council.
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5. Restrictive Covenant: All residential units which obtain a successful fee
waiver must contain a restrictive covenant indicating that the units will be
platted or will be restricted to condominium housing. After review and approval
of the waiver by the City Council and the review and approval of the restrictive
covenant by the Planning Director or his/her designee, the restrictive covenant
must be executed and recorded at the applicant's expense prior to the issuance
of the building permit for the project, unless otherwise approved by City Council.
Failure to timely execute and record the covenant will result in the Applicant
being responsible for any and all applicable fees and interest accrued as a result
of the delay.
6. Cancellation of Covenant: After the application has been approved
and/or the restrictive covenant is recorded, if the type of housing to be offered is
altered from owner-occupied "For Sale" new housing, all applicable fees must be
paid with interest.
7. Effective Date and Sunset: These fee waivers are effective for building
permits issued after August 13, 2001, and will sunset on December 31, 2012,
unless extended by City Council action.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and thirty
(30) days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2010.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
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APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2010.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
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Denis Law, Mayor
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION
4-1-220, PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING IN
RESIDENTIAL TARGETED AREAS, OF CHAPTER 1, ADMINISTRATION AND
ENFORCEMENT, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE
NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON", BY EXTENDING THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION AND
MODIFYING THE NAME OF THE HIGHLANDS DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL
TARGETED AREA.
WHEREAS, on December 22, 2003, the Renton City Council adopted Ordinance No. 5061
(codified in RMC 4-1-220) to establish a limited property tax exemption to encourage multi-
family housing development in designated residential targeted areas; and
WHEREAS, the provisions of Section 4-1-220, Property Tax Exemption for Multi-Family
Housing in Residential Targeted Areas, have been successful in encouraging increased
residential opportunities and in stimulating new construction of multi-family housing in
residential targeted areas; and
WHEREAS, the City now seeks to rename the "Highlands" designated residential
targeted area as the "Sunset Area" to correspond with the recent planning effort in the area;
and
WHEREAS, aside from the name change, the existing purpose and applicability of the
property tax exemption and the eligible zoning and boundary of the "Highlands" designated
residential targeted area will remain the same; and
WHEREAS, the City further seeks to amend RMC 4-1-220 to extend the property tax
exemption to encourage additional future multi-family housing projects in the residential
targeted areas;
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Subsection 4-l-220D.l.a, Highlands, of Chapter 1, Administration and
Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to change the title
to "Sunset Area", and to read as follows:
a. Sunset Area: Within the Center Village Comprehensive Plan designation
and in one of the following: the Center Village (CV) Zone, the Residential Multi-
Family (RM-F) Zone, or the Residential 14 Dwelling Units/Acre (R-14) Zone; or
SECTION II. Subsection 4-1-220M, Sunset of Exemption for Applications for
Conditional Certificates, of Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows:
M. SUNSET OF EXEMPTION FOR APPLICATIONS FOR CONDITIONAL
CERTIFICATES:
The City shall not accept new applications for conditional certificates as
provided in RMC 4-1-220E after December 31, 2012, unless extended by City
Council action. Incomplete applications for conditional certificates as of
December 31, 2012, shall be returned to owners. Notwithstanding the above,
the City shall process (1) pending complete applications for a conditional
certificate as of December 31, 2012, and (2) applications for an extension of the
conditional certificate and/or a final certificate received after December 31,
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2012, as provided in this Section under RMC 4-1-220D through 4-1-220J. RMC 4-
1-220C and 4-1-220J through 4-1-220L shall continue to apply to all properties
that have been or are issued a final certificate of tax exemption under this
Section until expiration, termination or cancellation of the tax exemption.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and thirty
(30) days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2010.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2010.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
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Denis Law, Mayor
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER
2, ZONING DISTRICTS - USES AND STANDARDS; CHAPTER 3, ENVIRONMENTAL
REGULATIONS AND OVERLAY DISTRICTS; CHAPTER 4, CITY-WIDE PROPERTY
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; CHAPTER 6, STREET AND UTILITY STANDARDS;
CHAPTER 8, PERMITS - GENERAL AND APPEALS; CHAPTER 9, PERMITS -
SPECIFIC; AND CHAPTER 11, DEFINITIONS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON" TO AMEND DRAINAGE
REGULATIONS AND ADOPT BY REFERENCE PORTIONS OF THE KING COUNTY
SURFACE WATER DESIGN MANUAL AND AMENDMENTS THERETO.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The row labeled "R-l" in the Maximum Building Coverage section of
subsection 4-2-110A, Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations (Primary and
Attached Accessory Structures), of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to read as shown on Attachment A.
SECTION II. The Maximum Impervious Surface Area section of subsection 4-2-110A,
Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory
Structures), of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington", is hereby amended to read as shown on Attachment B.
SECTION III. Subsection 4-3-050C.5.d.ii, New or Modified Regional Stormwater
Facilities, of Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV
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(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to read as shown on Attachment C.
SECTION IV. Subsection 4-3-050C.7.a.ii, Stormwater Treatment and Flow Control
Facilities in Buffer, of Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to read as shown on Attachment D.
SECTION V. Subsection 4-3-050C.7.a, Activities in Critical Area Buffers, of Chapter 3,
Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington",
is hereby amended to add a new subsection iii, entitled "Stormwater Conveyance in Buffer", to
read as shown on Attachment E.
SECTION VI. Subsection 4-3-050H.2.d.vi(b), Site Improvements, of Chapter 3,
Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington",
is hereby amended to read as follows:
(b) Site Improvements:
(1) For facilities located in Zone 1 of an APA, the owner may be required to
pave all currently unpaved areas of their facility that are subject to any vehicular
use or storage, use, handling, or production of hazardous materials.
(2) For those facilities located in Zone 1 of an APA in which the nature of the
business involves the use of hazardous materials outside of fully enclosed
structures, the City shall evaluate the existing storm water collection and
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conveyance system, and reserves the right to require the owner to upgrade the
system to meet the provisions of RMC 4-6-030E4(f), Special Requirement 6 -
Aquifer Protection Area (APA).
(3) For those facilities located in Zone 1 of an APA, the City may require the
owner to test interior wastewater plumbing and the building side sewer for
tightness according to subsection H6a(ii) of this Section, Pipeline Requirements -
Zone 1, and reserves the right to require that such wastewater conveyance be
repaired or replaced according to subsection H6a(i) of this Section, Pipeline
Requirements-Zone 1.
SECTION VII. Subsection d of subsection 4-3-110E.5, Standards Within Entire Urban
Separator, of Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to read as follows:
d. Stormwater management shall comply with the Surface Water Design Manual.
SECTION VIII. Subsection 4-4-030B, Adoption by Reference, of Chapter 4, City-wide
Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended
to read as follows:
B. ADOPTION BY REFERENCE:
The goals, objectives, and policies as set forth in the following documents
and related studies or documents are presently in force or as modified from time
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to time are hereby incorporated by reference and shall be considered as if fully
set forth herein:
Cedar River Master Plan
Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan
Green River Valley Plan
Fire Department Master Plan
Airport Master Plan
Comprehensive Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan
Comprehensive Water System Plan
Long Range Wastewater Management Plan
King County Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS)
Shoreline Master Program
King County Solid Waste Management Plan
Countywide Planning Policies
Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan
Street Arterial Plan
Traffic Mitigation Resolution and Fee
Parks Mitigation Resolution and Fee
Fire Mitigation Resolution and Fee
Comprehensive Plan
SECTION IX. Subsection 4-4-030C.5, Temporary Erosion Control, of Chapter 4, City-
wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No.
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4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby
amended to read as follows:
5. Temporary Erosion Control: Temporary erosion control must be installed
and maintained for the duration of the project. This work must comply with the
Surface Water Design Manual and must be approved by the Renton
Development Services Division.
SECTION X. Subsection 4-4-030C.6, Hydroseeding Required, of Chapter 4, City-wide
Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended
to read as follows:
6. Hydroseeding Required: Within thirty (30) days of completion of grading
work, the applicant shall hydroseed or plant an appropriate ground cover over
any portion of the site that is graded or cleared of vegetation and where no
further construction work will occur within ninety (90) days. Alternative
measures such as mulch, sodding, or plastic covering as specified in the Surface
Water Design Manual may be proposed between the dates of October 1st and
April 30th of each year. The Development Services Division's approval of this
work is required prior to final inspection and approval of the permit.
SECTION XI. Subsection 4-4-060A, Purpose, of Chapter 4, City-wide Property
Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to add
two new subsections, 5 and 6, to read as follows:
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5. Minimize adverse stormwater impacts generated by the removal of
vegetation and alteration of landform in order to comply with the requirements
of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II
Municipal Stormwater Permit.
6. Protect water quality from the adverse impact associated with erosion
and sedimentation in order to comply with the requirements of the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Municipal Stormwater
Permit.
SECTION XII. Subsection 4-4-060C.4, Hydroseeding Required, of Chapter 4, City-wide
Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended
to read as follows:
4. Hydroseeding Required: Within thirty (30) days of completion of grading
work, the applicant shall hydroseed or plant an appropriate ground cover over
any portion of the site that is graded or cleared of vegetation and where no
further construction work will occur within ninety (90) days. Alternative
measures such as mulch, sodding, or plastic covering as specified in the Surface
Water Design Manual may be proposed between the dates of October 1st and
April 30th of each year. The Development Services Division's approval of this
work is required prior to final inspection and approval of the permit.
SECTION XIII. Section 4-4-060, Grading, Excavating and Mining Regulations, of Chapter
4, City-wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
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Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington",
is hereby amended to add a new subsection D, entitled General Erosion and Sediment Control
Standards, to read as shown below. The current subsections D-E shall be re-lettered
accordingly.
D. GENERAL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL STANDARDS:
1. Erosion and Sediment Control Required: A person who clears, grades or
otherwise disturbs a site shall provide erosion and sediment control that
prevents, to the maximum extent practicable, the transport of sediment from
the site to drainage facilities, water resources and adjacent properties. Erosion
and sediment controls shall be applied as specified by the temporary erosion and
sediment control measures and performance criteria and implementation
requirements in the Surface Water Design Manual adopted in accordance with
RMC 4-6-030.
2. Seasonal Limitations: From October 1 through April 30, which is the
seasonal limitation period, clearing and grading shall only be permitted if shown
to the satisfaction of the Director that runoff leaving the construction site will
comply with the erosion and sediment control measures and performance
criteria and implementation requirements in the Surface Water Design Manual
through a combination of the following:
a. Site conditions including vegetative coverage, slope, soil type and
proximity to receiving waters; and
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b. Proposed limitations on activities and the extent of disturbed areas;
and
c. Proposed erosion and sedimentation control measures.
3. Expansion or Restriction of Seasonal Limitations: Based on the
information provided under subsection Dl of this section, the Administrator or
designee may expand or restrict the seasonal limitations on site disturbance. The
Administrator or designee shall set forth in writing the basis for approval or
denial of clearing or grading during the seasonal limitation period.
4. Approved Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Required: During the
seasonal limitation period, clearing and grading will be allowed only if there is
installation and maintenance of an erosion and sedimentation control plan
approved by the City of Renton Development Services Division that defines any
limits on clearing and grading or specific erosion and sediment control measures
required during the seasonal limitation period. The Development Services
Division may require or approve alternate best management practices.
5. Violation: If, during the course of construction activity or soil disturbance
during the seasonal limitation period, silt-laden runoff violating standards in the
Surface Water Design Manual leaves the construction site or if clearing and
grading limits or erosion and sediment control measures shown in the approved
plan are not maintained, the department inspector shall have the responsibility
and authority to issue a partial or total stop work order.
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6. Continued Violation: If the erosion and sediment control problem defined
in the stop work order is not adequately repaired within twenty-four (24) hours
of issuance, then a notice and order may be issued to install adequate erosion
and sediment control measures to stop silt-laden runoff from leaving the site.
The order may also require the property owner to discontinue any further
clearing or grading, except for erosion and sediment control maintenance and
repair, until the following April 30.
SECTION XIV. Subsection 4-4-060E, Inspection, of Chapter 4, City-wide Property
Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby re-lettered as
subsection F pursuant to Section X of this ordinance, and amended to read as follows:
F. INSPECTION:
1. Inspection Authorized: All operations regulated by this Section shall be
subject to inspection by authorized Development Services Division inspection
personnel. When extraordinary or special problems or conditions are involved,
extra inspection of grading operations and special tests may be ordered by the
City.
2. Entry to be Permitted: No owner or occupant or any other person having
charge, care or control of any building, land, structure, premises or portion
thereof shall fail or neglect, after proper demand, to promptly permit lawful
entry thereon by the Development Services Division inspection personnel for the
purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this Section.
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SECTION XV. Section 4-4-060, Grading, Excavating and Mining Regulations, of Chapter
4, City-wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington",
is hereby amended to add a new subsection G, entitled Restoration of Hazard Required, to read
as shown below. The current subsections G-S shall be re-lettered accordingly.
G. RESTORATION OF HAZARD REQUIRED:
Whenever the Administrator or designee determines that an existing site, as
a result of clearing or grading, excavation, embankment, or fill has become a
hazard to life and limb, or endangers property, or adversely affects the safety,
use or stability of a public way or drainage channel, the owner of the property
upon which the clearing, grading, excavation or fill is located, or other person or
agent in control of said property, upon receipt of notice in writing from the
Administrator or designee, shall within the period specified therein restore the
site affected by such clearing or grading or repair or eliminate such excavation or
embankment or fill so as to eliminate the hazard and be in conformance with the
requirements of this chapter.
SECTION XVI. Subsection 4-4-060Q, Permits and Fees, of Chapter 4, City-wide Property
Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby re-lettered as
subsection S pursuant to Section XII of this ordinance, and amended to change the title to
"Permits and Fees Required" and to read as follows:
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S. PERMITS AND FEES REQUIRED:
1. Submittal Requirements and Fees: Grading, excavation and mining
permits and licenses are required per RMC 4-9-080 for major and minor
activities. Submittal requirements are listed in RMC 4-8-120, Submittal
Requirements - Specific to Application Type. Application fees are listed per
Chapter 4-1 RMC, Administration and Enforcement.
2. Threshold for Drainage Review: A person applying for a grading,
excavation and mining permit and license shall be required to comply with all
drainage review requirements per RMC chapter 4-6-030 if the project results in
seven thousand (7,000) square feet or more of land disturbing activity.
3. Plans and Calculations Required: Submittal of plans and supportive
calculations shall be in accordance with RMC 4-6-030.
SECTION XVII. Section 4-6-030, Drainage (Surface Water) Standards, of Chapter 6,
Street and Utility Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended
to read as follows:
4-6-030 DRAINAGE (SURFACE WATER) STANDARDS:
A. PURPOSE:
1. The purpose of this Section shall be to promote and develop policies with
respect to the City's watercourses and to preserve them by minimizing water
quality degradation by previous siltation, sedimentation and pollution of creeks,
streams, rivers, lakes and other bodies of water, and to protect property owners
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tributary to developed and undeveloped land from increased runoff rates and to
ensure the safety of roads and rights-of-way.
2. It shall also be the purpose of this Section to reduce flooding, erosion, and
sedimentation; prevent and mitigate habitat loss; enhance groundwater
recharge; and prevent water quality degradation through permit review,
construction inspection, enforcement, and maintenance in order to promote the
effectiveness of the requirements.
3. It shall also be a purpose of this Section to regulate the Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) regarding the contribution of pollutants,
consisting of any material other than stormwater, including but not limited to
illicit discharges, illicit connections and/or dumping into any storm drain system,
including surface and/or groundwater throughout the City that would adversely
impact surface and groundwater quality of the City and the State of Washington,
in order to comply with requirements of the National Pollutants Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit.
B. ADMINISTERING AND ENFORCING AUTHORITY:
The Administrator of the Public Works Department is responsible for the
general administration and coordination of this Section. All provisions of this
Section shall be enforced by the Administrator or his or her designated
representatives.
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C. ADOPTION OF SURFACE WATER DESIGN MANUAL:
The 2009 King County Surface Water Design Manual (KCSWDM), as now or as
hereafter may be amended by King County or the City of Renton, and hereby
referred to as the Surface Water Design Manual, is hereby adopted by reference,
with the exception of Chapters 1 and 2 of the King County Surface Water Design
Manual which are not adopted. Chapters 1 and 2 of the Surface Water Design
Manual, as amended by the City of Renton to specify local requirements and
procedures, are hereby adopted by reference. References 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B, 4D, 7B,
7C, 8F, 8G, 9 and 10 of the King County Surface Water Design Manual are not
adopted. One copy of the Surface Water Design Manual shall be filed with the
City Clerk including any amendments thereto.
D. WHEN REQUIRED:
All persons applying for any of the following permits and/or approvals shall
submit for approval a drainage plan with their application and/or request:
1. Mining, excavation or grading permit or license;
2. Shoreline permit;
3. Flood control zone permit;
4. Subdivision;
5. Short plat;
6. Special permit;
7. Temporary permit when involving land disturbance;
8. Building Permit;
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9. Planned urban development;
10. Site plan approval;
11. Construction Permit;
12. Stormwater Permit;
13. Binding Site Plan;
14. Any other development or permit application which will affect the
drainage in any way. The plan submitted during one permit approval process
may be subsequently submitted with further required applications. The plan
shall be supplemented with additional information at the request of the Public
Works Department.
E. DRAINAGE REVIEW:
1. When Required: A drainage review is required when any proposed
project is subject to a City of Renton permit or approval as determined under
Subsection D of this Section and:
a. Would result in two thousand (2,000) square feet or more of new
impervious surface, replace impervious surface or new plus replaced impervious
surface; or
b. Would involve seven thousand (7,000) square feet of land disturbing
activity; or
c. Would construct or modify a drainage pipe or ditch that is twelve
inches (12") or more in size or depth or receives surface or stormwater runoff
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from a drainage pipe or ditch that is twelve inches (12") or more in size or depth;
or
d. Contains or is adjacent to a critical area designation, defined and
regulated in RMC 4-3-050.
2. Scope of Review: The drainage review for any proposed project shall be
scaled to the scope of the project's size, type of development and potential for
impacts to the regional surface water system to facilitate preparation and review
of project applications. If drainage review for a proposed project is required
under Subsection E of this Section, the Renton Development Services Division
shall determine which of the following drainage reviews apply as specified in the
Surface Water Design Manual:
a. Small project drainage review;
b. Targeted drainage review;
c. Full drainage review;
d. Large project drainage review.
3. Core Requirements: A proposed project required to have drainage review
by Subsection El of this Section must meet each of the following core
requirements which are described in detail in the Surface Water Design Manual.
Projects subject only to small project drainage review that meet the small
project drainage requirements specified in the Surface Water Design Manual,
including flow control best management practices, erosion and sediment control
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measures, and drainage plan submittal requirements are deemed to comply with
the following core requirements:
a. Core requirement 1 - Discharge at the natural location: All surface and
storm water runoff from a project shall be discharged at the natural location so
as not to be diverted onto, or away from, downstream properties. The manner in
which runoff is discharged from the project site shall not create a significant
adverse impact to downhill properties or drainage systems as specified in the
discharge requirements of the Surface Water Design Manual.
b. Core requirement 2 - Offsite analysis: The initial application submittal
for proposed projects shall include an offsite analysis report that assesses
potential offsite drainage impacts associated with development of the proposed
site and proposes appropriate mitigations to those impacts. This initial submittal
shall include, at minimum, a Level One downstream analysis as described in the
Surface Water Design Manual. If impacts are identified, the proposed projects
shall meet any applicable problem-specific requirements as specified in the
Surface Water Design Manual.
c. Core Requirement 3 - Flow control: Proposed projects including
redevelopment projects that would result in two thousand (2,000) square feet or
more of new plus replaced impervious surface or thirty-five thousand (35,000)
square feet or more of new pervious surface, shall provide flow control facilities
or flow control BMPs, or both, to control surface and storm water runoff
generated by new impervious surface, new pervious surface, and replaced
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impervious surface, as specified in the Surface Water Design Manual. Flow
control facilities shall meet the area-specific flow control facility requirements
and in accordance with the applicable flow control facility implementation
requirements as specified in the Surface Water Design Manual. Flow control
BMPs shall also be applied as specified in the Surface Water Design Manual.
Projects subject to area-specific flow control facility requirements as shown in
Reference 11-A of the Surface Water Design Manual shall meet one of the
following flow control facility performance criteria as directed in the Surface
Water Design Manual:
i. Peak Rate Flow Control Standard: Shall match the predeveloped
site's peak discharge rates for the two year, ten year and one hundred year
return periods assuming existing site conditions as the predeveloped site
condition;
ii. Flow Control Duration Standard (for existing site conditions): Shall
match the predeveloped site's discharge duration for the discharge rates
between fifty percent (50%) of the two year peak flow through the fifty year
peak flow and the two and ten year peak discharge assuming existing site
conditions as the predeveloped site condition;
iii. Flow Control Duration Standard (for forested site conditions):
Shall match the predeveloped site's discharge duration for the discharge rates
between fifty percent (50%) of the two year peak flow through the fifty year
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peak flow and the two and ten year peak discharge assuming forested site
conditions as the predeveloped site condition.
iv. Flood Problem Flow Control Standard: Shall meet the flow control
duration standard in number iii above and also match the predeveloped site's
discharge rate for the hundred-year return period.
d. Core requirement 4-Conveyance system: All engineered conveyance
system elements for proposed projects shall be analyzed, designed and
constructed to provide the minimum level of protection against overtopping,
flooding, erosion and structural failure as specified by the conveyance
requirements for new and existing systems and conveyance implementation
requirements described in the Surface Water Design Manual.
e. Core requirement 5 - Erosion and sediment control: All proposed
projects that will clear, grade or otherwise disturb the site shall provide erosion
and sediment control that prevents, to the maximum extent practicable, the
transport of sediment from the site to drainage facilities, water resources and
adjacent properties. Erosion and sediment controls shall be applied in
accordance with RMC 4-4-060 and RMC 4-4-130 as specified by the temporary
erosion and sediment control measures and performance criteria and
implementation requirements in the Surface Water Design Manual.
f. Core requirement 6-Maintenance and operation: Maintenance of all
drainage facilities in compliance with City of Renton Maintenance Standards is
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the responsibility of property owner as described in the Surface Water Design
Manual.
g. Core requirement 7 - Financial guarantees and liability: All drainage
facilities constructed or modified for projects, except downspout infiltration and
dispersion systems for single family residential lots, must comply with the
liability requirements of RMC 4-6-030M.
h. Core requirement 8 - Water quality: Proposed projects that would
result in five thousand (5,000) square feet or more of new pollution generating
impervious surface or thirty-five thousand (35,000) square feet or more of new
pollution-generating pervious surface, or that are redevelopment projects that
would result in a total of five thousand (5,000) square feet or more of new and
replaced pollution-generating impervious surface, shall provide water quality
treatment facilities to treat polluted surface and storm water runoff generated
by new or replaced pollution-generating impervious surface, as specified in the
Surface Water Design Manual. Water quality treatment facilities shall meet the
land-use water quality treatment requirements and the water quality
implementation requirements applicable to the project site as specified in the
Surface Water Design Manual. The facilities specified by these requirements are
designed to reduce pollutant loads according to the applicable annual average
performance goals listed in Subsections h.i and h.ii of this Section for ninety-five
percent (95%) of the annual average runoff volume:
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i. for basic water quality: remove eighty percent (80%) of the total
suspended solids;
ii. for enhanced basic water quality: remove fifty percent (50%) of
the total zinc.
4. Special Requirements: A proposed project required by Subsection E of
this Section to have drainage review shall meet any of the following special
requirements which apply to the site and which are described in detail in the
Surface Water Design Manual. The City of Renton Development Services Division
shall verify if a proposed project is subject to and must meet any of the following
special requirements:
a. Special Requirement 1 - Other area specific requirements: The
Surface Water Utility may apply a more restrictive requirement for controlling
drainage on an area-specific basis. Other adopted area-specific regulations may
include requirements that have a direct bearing on the drainage design of a
proposed project.
b. Special Requirement 2 - Flood hazard delineation: If a proposed
project contains or is adjacent to a stream, lake, wetland or closed depression, or
if other City regulations require study of flood hazards relating to the proposed
project, the one hundred year floodplain boundaries and floodway shall be
determined and delineated on the site improvement plans and profiles and any
final maps prepared for the proposed project. The flood hazard study shall be
prepared for as specified in the Surface Water Design Manual.
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c. Special Requirement 3 - Flood protection facilities: If a proposed
project contains or is adjacent to a stream that has an existing flood protection
facility, such as a levee, revetment or berm, or proposes to either construct a
new or modify an existing flood protection facility, then the flood protection
facilities shall be analyzed and designed as specified in the Surface Water Design
Manual to conform with the Federal Emergency Management Agency
regulations as found in 44 C.F.R.
d. Special Requirement 4: All commercial, industrial and multifamily
projects (irrespective of size) undergoing drainage review are required to
implement applicable source control in accordance with the King County
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Manual and the Surface Water Design Manual.
e. Special Requirement 5 - Oil control: If a proposed project is a high-
use site, then oil control shall be applied to all runoff from the high-use portion
of the site as specified in the Surface Water Design Manual.
f. Special Requirement 6 - Aquifer Protection Area (APA): If a proposed
project is located within the APA as identified in RMC 4-3-050, then the project
must comply with drainage requirements in the Surface Water Design Manual
and RMC 4-3-050.
F. REQUIREMENTS FOR DRAINAGE REVIEW:
All persons applying for drainage review as specified in Subsection El of this
Section shall submit to the Development Services Division all engineering plans
for review in accordance with the Surface Water Design Manual. The drainage
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plan and supportive calculation report(s) shall be stamped by a professional civil
engineer registered and licensed in the State of Washington.
G. ADOPTION OF STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION MANUAL
(SPPM):
The 2009 King County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Manual (SPPM), as
now or as hereafter may be amended by King County or the City of Renton, and
hereby referred to as the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Manual, is hereby
adopted by reference. One copy of the manual shall be filed with the City Clerk
including any amendments thereto.
H. DISCHARGE PROHIBITION:
1. Prohibition of Illicit Discharge: Materials, whether or not solids or liquids,
other than surface water and stormwater shall not be spilled, leaked, emitted,
discharged, disposed or allowed to escape into the storm sewer and/or drain
system, surface water, groundwater, or watercourses.
a. Examples of illicit discharge include but are not limited to the
following:
i. Trash, debris or garbage;
ii. Construction materials or wastewater;
iii. Petroleum products, including but not limited to oil, gasoline,
greases, fuel oil or heating oil;
iv. Antifreeze, brake fluid, windshield cleaner and other automotive
products;
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v. Metals in either particulate or dissolved form;
vi. Flammable or explosive materials or substances;
vii. Radioactive materials;
viii. Acids or batteries of any kind;
ix. Alkalis or bases;
x. Paints, stains, resins, lacquers, or varnishes;
xi. Degreasers, solvents or chemicals used in laundries or dry
cleaners;
xii. Drain cleaners;
xiii. Pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers;
xiv. Steam cleaning wastes;
xv. Soaps, detergents, ammonias;
xvi. Swimming pool and spa cleaning wastewater and filter backwash
containing water disinfectants (chlorine, bromine, or other chemicals);
xvii. Heated water;
xviii. Domestic animal waste;
xix. Sewage;
xx. Recreational vehicle wastewater or sewage;
xxi. Animal carcasses;
xxii. Food waste;
xxiii. Bark and other fibrous material;
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xxiv. Collected lawn clippings, leaves, branches or other yard waste
material;
xxv. Silt, sediment or gravel;
xxvi. Dyes;
xxvii. Chemicals not normally found in uncontaminated water;
xxviii. Wastewater or process water (including filtered or purified);
xxix. Any pollution or contaminant as referenced in the Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Manual; and
xxx. Any hazardous material as defined in RMC 4-11-080, or waste
not listed above and any other process-associated discharge except as otherwise
allowed in this Section.
b. The following are examples of allowed discharges by this Section if
the discharges do not contain pollutants and unless the Administrator evaluates
and determines that they are causing an adverse impact:
i. Diverted stream flows;
ii. Spring water;
iii. Rising groundwater;
iv. Uncontaminated groundwater infiltration;
v. Uncontaminated pumped groundwater;
vi. Foundation or footing drains;
vii. Water from crawl space pumps;
viii. Air conditioning condensation;
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ix. Flows from riparian habitat and wetland;
x. Discharges from emergency fire fighting activities;
xi. Discharges specified in writing by the authorized enforcement
agency as being necessary to protect public health and safety;
xii. Irrigation water from an agricultural source that is commingled
with stormwater runoff;
xiii. Storm system dye testing is allowable by the City, and any dye
testing by others requires verbal notification to the Public Works Department at
least one day prior to the date of the test.
c. Activities that may result in illicit discharge, unless the application of
Best Management Practices (BMPs) as specified in the Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Manual are utilized, include but are not limited to:
i. Discharges from potable water sources, including water line
flushing, hyperchlorinated water line flushing, fire hydrant system flushing, and
pipeline hydrostatic test water. Planned discharges shall be dechlorinated to a
concentration of 0.1 ppm or less, pH-adjusted, if necessary, and volumetrically
and velocity controlled to prevent resuspension of sediments into the MS4;
ii. Discharges from lawn watering and other irrigation runoff. These
shall be minimized through, at a minimum, public education activities and water
conservation efforts;
iii. Dust control with potable water;
iv. Automotive, airplane and boat washing;
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v. Pavement and building washing;
vi. Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges. The discharges shall be
dechlorinated to a concentration of 0.1 ppm or less, pH-adjusted and
reoxygenized if necessary, volumetrically and velocity controlled to prevent
resuspension of sediments in the MS4;
vii. Auto repair and maintenance;
viii. Building repair and maintenance;
ix. Landscape maintenance;
x. Hazardous waste handling;
xi. Solid and food waste handling;
xii. Application of pesticides;
xiii.Non-stormwater discharge permitted under another NPDES
permit; provided that the discharge is in full compliance with all requirements of
the permit, waiver, or other applicable requirements and regulations,
d. A person does not violate this subsection G if:
i. That person has properly designed, constructed, implemented
and is maintaining BMPs as required by this Chapter and Section, but
contaminants continue to enter surface and stormwater and underground
water;
ii. That person can demonstrate that there are no additional
contaminants in discharges from the site above the background conditions of
water entering the site;
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iii. The discharge is a result of an emergency response activity or
other action that must be undertaken immediately or within a time too short to
allow full compliance with this Chapter or Section in order to avoid an imminent
threat to public health or safety. The Administrator by public rule may specify
actions that qualify for this exemption in City procedures. A person undertaking
emergency response activities shall take steps to assure that the discharges
resulting from such activities are minimized. In addition, this person shall
evaluate BMPs to restrict recurrence.
e. Any person who knowingly allows or permits any prohibited
discharges, as set forth in this subsection G or the Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Manual, through illicit connections, dumping, spills, improper
maintenance of BMPs or other discharges, that allow contaminants to enter
surface and stormwater or groundwater, shall be in violation of this Section.
2. Prohibition of Illicit Connections: The construction, use, maintenance or
continued existence of any connection identified by the Administrator or
designee, that may convey any pollution or contaminants or anything not
composed entirely of surface water and stormwater, directly into the MS4, is
prohibited, including without limitation, existing illicit connections regardless of
whether the connection was permissible under law or practices applicable or
prevailing at the time of connection.
3. Remedy:
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a. The person and/or property owner responsible for an illicit
connection and/or illicit discharge shall initiate and complete all actions
necessary to remedy the effects of such connection or discharge at no cost to
the City.
b. If the person responsible for an illicit connection or illicit discharge
and/or the owner of the property on which the illicit connection or illicit
discharge has occurred fails to address the illicit connection or illicit discharge in
a timely manner, the Administrator or designee shall have the authority to
implement removal or remedial actions following lawful entry upon the
property. Such actions may include, but not be limited to: installation of
monitoring wells; collection and laboratory testing of water, soil, and waste
samples; cleanup and disposal of the illicit discharge, and remediation of soil
and/or groundwater. The property owner and/or other person responsible for
the release of an illicit discharge shall be responsible for any costs incurred by
the Public Works Department or its authorized agents in the conduct of such
remedial actions and shall be responsible for City expenses incurred due to the
illicit connection or illicit discharge, including but not limited to removal and/or
remedial actions in accordance with RMC 1-3-3.
c. Compliance with this subsection G shall be achieved through the
implementation and maintenance of best management practices (BMPs)
described in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Manual. The Administrator or
designee shall initially rely on education and informational assistance to gain
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compliance with this subsection G, unless the Administrator or designee
determines a violation poses a hazard to public health, safety, or welfare,
endangers any property and/or other property owned or maintained by the City,
and therefore should be addressed through immediate penalties. The
Administrator or designee may demand immediate cessation of illicit discharges
and assess penalties for violations that are an imminent or substantial danger to
the health or welfare of persons or danger to the environment.
4. Elimination of Illicit Connection and/or Illicit Discharge:
a. Notice of Violation: Whenever the Administrator or designee finds
that a person has violated a prohibition or failed to meet a requirement of this
Section, he or she may order compliance by written notice of violation to the
property owner and/or responsible person, by first class and certified mail with
return receipt requested. Such notice may require without limitation:
i. The performance of monitoring, analyses, and reporting by the
violator;
ii. The elimination of illicit connections or discharges;
iii. That violating discharges, practices, or operations shall
immediately cease and desist;
iv. The abatement or remediation of stormwater pollution or
contamination hazards and the restoration of any affected property; and
v. The implementation of source control or treatment BMPs. Any
person responsible for a property or premises which is, or may be, the source of
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an illicit discharge, may be required to implement, at said person's expense,
additional structural and nonstructural BMPs to prevent the further discharge of
pollutants to the municipal separate storm sewer system and/or waters of the
State. These BMPs shall be part of a stormwater pollution prevention plan
(SWPP) as necessary for compliance with requirements of the NPDES permit.
b. Requirement to Eliminate Illicit Connection: The Administrator or
designee shall send a written notice, sent by first class and certified mail with
return receipt requested to the property owner and/or the person responsible
for the illicit connection, informing the property owner or person responsible for
an illicit connection to the MS4 that the connection must be terminated by a
specified date.
c. Requirement to Eliminate Illicit Discharges: The Administrator or
designee shall send a written notice, sent by first class and certified mail with
return receipt requested to the property owner and/or the person responsible
for the illicit discharge, informing the property owner or person responsible for
an illicit discharge to the MS4, whether it be surface water and/or groundwater,
that the discharge must be terminated by a specified date.
d. Sample and Analysis: When the Administrator or designee has reason
to believe that an illicit connection is resulting in an illicit discharge, the
Administrator or designee may sample and analyze the discharge and recover
the cost of such sampling and analysis from the property owner or person
responsible for such illicit connection or discharge pursuant to RMC 1-3-3, as
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now or as hereafter may be amended, and require the person permitting or
maintaining the illicit connection and/or discharge to conduct ongoing
monitoring at that person's expense.
e. Right of Appeal from Administrative Decision: Any person aggrieved
by an administrative decision of the Administrator or designee, may appeal such
decision pursuant to RMC 4-8-110.
f. Any illicit connection and/or illicit discharge as set forth in this Section
or the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Manual is hereby declared to be a
nuisance pursuant to RMC 1-3-3, and as defined in RMC l-3-4A.ll.c(23).
5. Reporting Requirements:
a. In the event of an illicit discharge or spill of hazardous material into
the stormwater drainage system or waters of the City, State of Washington or
United States, said person with knowledge thereof shall immediately notify the
emergency dispatch services (911).
b. In the event of an illicit discharge of nonhazardous material into the
stormwater drainage system or waters of the City, State of Washington or
United States, said person with knowledge thereof shall immediately notify the
Public Works Department by phone at 425-430-7400, or in person.
6. Inspections, Investigation and Sampling: The Administrator or designee
may lawfully enter property to inspect the facilities of any person to determine
compliance with the requirements of these regulations.
a. Access:
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i. The Administrator or shall be permitted to lawfully enter and
inspect sites subject to regulation under this Chapter and Section as often as
may be necessary to determine compliance herewith, at all reasonable hours for
the purpose of inspections, sampling or records examination.
ii. The Administrator or designee shall have the right to set up on
the property necessary devices to conduct sampling, inspection, compliance
monitoring, and/or metering actions.
b. Compliance with Inspection Report: Within thirty (30) days of
receiving an inspection report from the Public Works Department, the property
owner or operator shall file with the Department a plan and time schedule to
implement any required modifications to the site or to the monitoring plan
needed to achieve compliance with the intent of this Chapter or Section or the
NPDES permit conditions. This plan and time schedule shall also implement all of
the recommendations of the Department.
7. All persons subject to the provisions of this Section shall retain and
preserve for no less than three (3) years any records, books, documents,
memoranda, reports, correspondence, and any and all summaries thereof,
relating to operation, maintenance, monitoring, sampling, remedial actions and
chemical analysis made by or on behalf of a person in connection with any illicit
connection or illicit discharge. All records which pertain to matters which are the
subject of administrative or any other enforcement or litigation activities
brought by the City pursuant to this Code shall be retained and preserved by the
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person until all enforcement activities have concluded and all periods of
limitation with respect to any and all appeals have expired.
I. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF PLAN:
1. Process: All storm drainage plans and supportive calculations shall be
prepared in connection with any of the permits and/or approvals listed in
Subsection D of this Section shall be submitted for review and approval to the
Development Services Division.
2. Fees: Fees shall be as listed in RMC 4-1-180B.
3. Additional Information: The permit application shall be supplemented by
any plans, specifications or other information considered pertinent in the
judgment of the Administrator or designee.
4. Tests: Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with any of
the provisions of this Section or Code, or evidence that any material or
construction does not conform to the requirements of this Section or Code, the
Administrator or designee may require tests as proof of compliance to be made
at no expense to this jurisdiction. Test methods shall be as specified by this
Section or Code or by other recognized test standards. If there are no recognized
and accepted test methods for the proposed alternate, the Administrator or
designee shall determine test procedures. Suitable performance of the method
or material may be evidence of compliance meeting the testing requirement.
J. BONDS AND LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED:
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The Development Services Division shall require all persons constructing
drainage facilities pursuant to RMC 4-6-030, except downspout infiltration and
dispersion systems for single family residential lots to post with the City of
Renton a surety, cash bonds, assignment of funds or certified check in the
amount equal to the estimated cost of construction calculated using the Bond
Quantity Worksheet as described in the Surface Water Design Manual.
1. Construction Bond: Prior to commencing construction, the person
constructing the drainage facility shall post a construction bond in an amount
sufficient to cover the cost of conforming said construction with the approved
drainage plans. In lieu of a bond, the applicant may elect to establish a cash
escrow account with his bank in an amount deemed by the City of Renton to be
sufficient to reimburse the City if it should become necessary for the City to
enter the property for the purpose of correcting and/or eliminating hazardous
conditions relating to soil stability and/or erosion. The instructions to the
escrowee shall specifically provide that after prior written notice unto the owner
and his failure to correct and/or eliminate existing or potential hazardous
conditions and his failure to timely remedy same, the escrowee shall be
authorized without any further notice to the owner or his consent to disburse
the necessary funds to the City of Renton for the purpose of correcting and/or
eliminating such conditions complained of. After determination by the
Department that all facilities are constructed in compliance with the approved
plans, the construction bond shall be released.
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2. Maintenance Bond: After satisfactory completion of the facilities and
release of the construction bond by the City, the person constructing the facility
shall commence a two (2) year period of satisfactory maintenance of the facility.
A cash bond, surety bond or bona fide contract for maintenance with a third
party for the duration of this two (2) year period, to be approved by the City of
Renton and to be used at the discretion of the City of Renton to correct
deficiencies in said maintenance affecting public health, safety and welfare, must
be posted and maintained throughout the two (2) year maintenance period. The
amount of the cash bond or surety bond shall be in the amount equal to 20% of
the estimated cost of construction for a two (2) year period calculated using the
Bond Quantity worksheet as described in the Surface Water Design Manual.
3. Liability Policy: Before a permit shall be issued for any construction,
insurance will be required as follows:
a. The applicant shall secure and maintain in force throughout the
duration of the permit Commercial General Liability insurance written on an
occurrence basis with limits no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per
occurrence/two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate.
b. Copies of such insurance policy or policies shall be furnished unto the
City with a special endorsement in favor of the City with the City named as a
primary and noncontributory additional insured on the insurance policy and an
endorsement stating such shall be provided to the City.
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c. The policy shall provide that it will not be canceled or reduced
without 30 days- advanced written notice to the City.
d. Upon showing of a hardship and at the discretion of the
Administrator or designee, the insurance requirements may be reduced or
waived for single-family or two-family residential applications.
K. CITY ASSUMPTION OF MAINTENANCE:
1. Maintenance of Facilities by City Authorized: The City of Renton is
authorized to assume the maintenance of flow control and water quality
treatment facilities after the expiration of the two (2) year maintenance period
in connection with the subdivision of land if:
a. All of the requirements of Subsection E of this Section have been fully
complied with;
b. The facilities have been inspected and any defects or repairs have
been corrected and approved by the Department prior to the end of the two (2)
year maintenance period;
c. All necessary easements entitling the City to properly maintain the
facility have been conveyed to the City; and
d. It is recommended by the Administrator and concurred in by the City
Council that said assumption of maintenance would be in the best interests of
the City.
2. Notification of Defect Required: The owner of said property shall
throughout the maintenance period notify the City in writing if any defect or
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improper working of the drainage system has come to his or her notice. Failure
to so notify the City shall give the City cause to reject assumption of the
maintenance of the facility at the expiration of the two (2) year maintenance
period, or within one year of the discovery of the defect or improper working of
the drainage system, whichever period is the latest in time.
3. Conveyance systems to be maintained and operated by the City must be
located in a drainage easement, tract, or right-of-way granted to City. Offsite
areas that naturally drain onto the project site must be intercepted at the
natural drainage course within the project site and conveyed in a separate
conveyance system and must bypass onsite stormwater facilities. Separate
conveyance systems that intercept offsite runoff and are located on private
property must be located in a drainage easement that may be dedicated to the
City if the City deems it appropriate depending on the upstream tributary area.
L. RETROACTIVITY RELATING TO CITY MAINTENANCE OF SUBDIVISION
FACILITIES:
If any person constructing drainage facilities pursuant to this Section and/or
receiving approval of drainage plans prior to the effective date of the ordinance
codified in this Section reassesses the facilities and/or plans so constructed
and/or approved and demonstrates, to the Administrator's satisfaction, total
compliance with the requirements of this Section, the City may, after inspection,
approval and acknowledgment of the proper posting of the required bonds as
specified in Subsection M of this Section, assume maintenance of the facilities.
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M. ADJUSTMENT:
1. An adjustment to the requirements contained in this Section or other
requirements in the Surface Water Design Manual may be proposed. The
resulting development shall be subject to all of the remaining terms and
conditions of this section and the adjustment shall:
a. Produce a compensating or comparable result in the public interest;
and
b. Meet the objectives contained in this Section of safety, function,
appearance, environmental protection and maintainability based upon sound
engineering judgment.
2. Requests for adjustments that may conflict with the requirements of any
other City departments shall require review and concurrence with that
department.
3. A request for an adjustment shall be processed in accordance with the
procedures specified in the Surface Water Design Manual.
4. The applicant may appeal an adjustment decision by following the appeal
procedures as specified in the Surface Water Design Manual per RMC 4-8-110.
N. VARIANCE:
1. If complying with Subsection E2 will deny all reasonable use of a
property, a variance to the requirements in the Surface Water Design Manual
may be requested te—from the Community and Economic Development
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Administrator or designee in accordance with the variance process defined in the
Surface Water Design Manual and RMC 4-9-250.
2. A request for a variance shall be processed in accordance with RMC 4-9-
250.
O. SEVERABILITY:
If any provision, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Section or the
application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remaining
portions of this Section and the application of such provisions to other persons
or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
P. VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION AND PENALTIES:
A violation of any of the provisions of this Section shall be a civil infraction
upon the first offense pursuant to RMC 1-3-2. See also RMC 4-6-110.
SECTION XVIII. Subsection 4-8-120D.4, Definitions D, of Chapter 8, Permits - General
and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended so the definitions
of "Drainage Plan/Map" and "Drainage Report" read as follows:
Drainage Plan/Map: Plans drawn to scale and stamped by a State of
Washington licensed engineer and complying with the requirements of RMC 4-6-
030, Drainage (Surface Water) Standards, and the Surface Water Design Manual.
Drainage Report: A report stamped by a State of Washington licensed
engineer complying with the requirements of the City of Renton Drafting
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Standards, RMC 4-6-030, Drainage (Surface Water) Standards, and the Surface
Water Design Manual.
SECTION XIX. Subsection 4-8-120D.5, Definitions E, of Chapter 8, Permits - General and
Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended so the definition of "Erosion
Control Plan, Temporary", reads as follows:
Erosion Control Plan, Temporary: Drawings of the entire site showing the
proposed erosion control measures for the project in conformance with the City
of Renton drafting standards and the Surface Water Design Manual.
SECTION XX. Subsection 4-9-250B.1, Authority and Applicability for Administrative
Variances, of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance
No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby
amended to add a new subsection d, entitled "Proposals to vary from the Drainage Standards",
to read as follows:
d. Proposals to vary from the Drainage Standards: If an applicant feels that
the application of the regulations in the Surface Water Design Manual would
deny all reasonable use of the property, the applicant of a development proposal
may apply for a variance.
SECTION XXI. Subsection 4-9-250B, Variance Procedures, of Chapter 9, Permits -
Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to add a new subsection 12,
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entitled "Review Criteria", to read as shown below. The current subsections 12-17 shall be
renumbered accordingly.
12. Special Review Criteria: In lieu of the variance criteria of Subsection
B6 of this Section, applications proposing to alter the core and special
requirements described in the Surface Water Design Manual shall be reviewed
for compliance with all of the following criteria:
a. There are special physical circumstances or conditions affecting the
property such that strict application of the criteria for producing a compensating
or comparable result would deprive the applicant of all reasonable use of the
parcel of land in question, and every effort has been made to find creative ways
to meet the intent of the requirement for which the variance is sought;
b. Granting the variance for the individual property in question will not
create a significant adverse impact to public health, welfare, water quality, and
properties downstream or nearby;
c. The variance requires the best practicable alternative for achieving
the spirit and intent of the requirement in question; and
d. In addition, the application must include the following information as
required by the state Department of Ecology per the 2007 Phase II NPDES
General Municipal Stormwater Permit:
i. The current (pre-project) use of the site.
ii. How application of the requirements in the Surface Water Design
Manual for which a variance is being requested denies all reasonable use of site
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compared to the development review conditions and restrictions that would
have been placed on the project prior to the adoption of the Surface Water
Design Manual.
iii. The possible remaining uses of the site if the variance was not
granted; and
iv. The uses of the site that would have been allowed under
development review conditions and restrictions that would have been placed on
the project prior to the adoption of the Surface Water Design Manual.
v. A comparison of the estimated amount and percentage of value
loss as a result of the requirements of this manual versus the estimated amount
and percentage of value loss as a result of conditions and/or restrictions that
would have been placed on the project prior to the adoption of the Surface
Water Design Manual.
vi. The feasibility for the owner to alter the project to apply the
requirements of this manual.
SECTION XXII. Section 4-11-190, Definitions S, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to add a definition for "Surface Water Design
Manual", to read as follows:
SURFACE WATER DESIGN MANUAL: Shall be the King County Surface Water
Design Manual, as now or as hereafter may be amended by King County, (and
supporting documents as appropriate) prepared by King County Department of
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Natural Resources and Parks or its successor organization, and as may be
amended, supplemented and modified by the City of Renton Amendments to the
King County Surface Water Design Manual that specifies local requirements and
procedures describing surface and stormwater design and analysis requirements
procedures and guidance.
SECTION XXIII. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five
(5) days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2010.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2010.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
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4-2-110A
Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations
(Primary and Attached Accessory Structures)
Maximum Building Coverage (Including primary and accessory buildings. Except Accessory Dwelling Units are not counted toward building coverage)
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Lots 5 acres or more: 2%. An additional 5% of the total area may be used for agricultural buildings.
Lots 10,000 sq ft to 5 acres: 15%. On lots greater than 1 acre, an additional 5% of the total area may be used for agricultural buildings.
Lots 10,000 sq ft or less: 35%.
20%
Lots greater than 5,000 sq ft: 35% or 2,500 sq ft, whichever is greater.
Lots 5,000 sq ft or less: 50%
n/a
"U" suffix: 75%
"T" suffix: 75%
"F" suffix: 35%
A maximum coverage of 45% may be obtained through the Hearing Examiner site development plan review process.
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4-3-050C.5d.ii. New or Modified Regional Stormwater Facilities is hereby amended to read as
follows:
ii. New or Modified
Regional Stormwater
Facilities: Regional
stormwater
management facilities
to be operated and
maintained under the
direction of the City
Surface Water Utility
that are proposed and
designed consistent
with the Washington
State Department of
Ecology Wetlands and
Stormwater
Management
Guidelines or meeting
equivalent objectives.
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4-3-050C.7.ii, Stormwater Treatment and Flow Control Facilities in Buffer, is amended to read
as follows:
ii. Stormwater
Treatment and Flow
Control Facilities in
Buffer:
Stormwater
management facilities
shall not be built
within a critical area
buffer except as
allowed in Reference
5, Wetlands Protection
Guidelines of the City's
Surface Water Design
Manual and shall
require buffer
enhancement or
buffer averaging when
they are sited in areas
of forest vegetation,
provided the standard
buffer zone area
associated with the
critical area
classification is
retained pursuant to
subsection L or M6c of
this Section, and is
sited to reduce
impacts between the
critical area and
surrounding activities.
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4-3-050C.7.a is amended to add a new subsection iii, to read as follows:
iii. Stormwater
Conveyance in Buffer:
Necessary conveyance
systems including
stormwater dispersion
outfall systems designed
to minimize impacts to
the buffer and critical
area, where the site
topography requires
their location within the
buffer to allow hydraulic
function, provided the
standard buffer zone
area associated with the
critical area
classification is retained
pursuant to subsection L
or M6c of this Section,
and is sited to reduce
impacts between the
critical area and
surrounding activities.
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