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Home My WebLink About11/12/2019 - MinutesMINUTESCityofRentonBoardofParkCommissionersMeetingTuesday,Novemer12,2019,4:30pmAtCityHall,7thFloor,ConferenceRoom7261.CALLTOORDERChairTimSearingcalledthemeetingtoorderat4:30pm.2.ROLLCALLMembersPresent:CynthiaBurns,AlDieckmanLarryReymann,TimSearing,ShunTakano,TroyWigestrandandMarleneWinterMembersAbsent:noneCityStaffPresent:KellyBeymer,CommunityServicesAdministrator;LeslieBetlach,ParksPlanningandNaturalResourcesDirector;CailmnHunsaker,ParksandTrailsDirector;AlanWyatt,CapitalProjectsManager,EricaSchmitz,CapitalProjectCoordinator/ParkPlanner,BeckySevertsen,CapitalProjectCoordinator,andRobertaGraver,Admin.Assistant3.APPROVALOFAGENDAMarleneWintermotionedtoapprovetheagendaaspresented,motionwasseconded,allinfavor,motioncarried.4.APPROVALOFMINUTESMarleneWintermotionedtoapprovetheOctober8,2019minutes,motionwassecondedthemotion,allinfavor,motioncarried.5.ORALCOMMUNICATIONS/PUBLICCOMMENTSJeanneDeMund,ofKennydale,arrivedlaterinthemeetingandprovidedpubliccommentonherconcernfortheupkeepoftheEastsideRailCorridorintheKennydalearea,itsconnectiontothenorthendofGeneCoulonParkandthattheconstructionoftrailconnectionisnottill3rdquarterof2020.6.DISCUSSIONIACTIONITEMSParks,RecreationandNaturalAreas(PRNA)PlanUpdate—EricaSchmitzandLeslieBetlachprovidedcurrentinformationontheplanupdateafterinputfromthethirdpublicopenhouseandmultiplemodesininput.Seeattachedpresentation.Highlightsinclude:A.ThisisacomprehensiveandinclusiveprocessB.InclusiveEngagementRound2i.Metattendancegoalwith99participants.ii.Participantssupportedallfourtypesof‘events’,withmostsupportforCitywideEventsandCulture/Artsevents.iii.BudgetAllocationActivity—allocating$10accordingtotheirprojectpreferences.Whileimprovingexistingparksandacquiringnewlandforparks/recreationopportunitiesornaturalareasrankedhighest,discussionemphasizedinterestinclosingtrailgapsandprovidingyear-roundrecreationfacilities.C.OpenHouse#3(In-PersonandOnline)i.Publicprioritizationistoenhanceexistingfacilities,fillidentifiablegapsinserviceandincorporatenewfeatureslikeenhancedwateraccess,increasedvarietyofplay,expandtrailsandtrailheadsandincreasecapacityforsports.D.OutreachinputanddataanalysiswereincorporatedintoplanrecommendationsWheelchairAccessible.AmericanSignLanguage(ASL)interpreteravailableuponrequest.Forthisorotherassistance,pleasecall48hoursinadvance:711(TOD)or425-430-6600(voice). ParksCommissionMeetingNovember12,2019Page2of3i.Parkdevelopmentii.DevelopaRenovationandRefurbishmentPlaniii.Managenaturalareasiv.Expandexistingstaffv.IndividualizedRecommendationsbyPlanningAreaE.ProjectListandCostModeli.TheCapitalProjectsList(inthepresentation)isasnapshotofprioritizationbasedon2019conditions.Asa20-yearplan,projectswillbespreadoutovermanyyearsandthisrankingwillhelpfocusCityefforts.ii.Thereare24projectsinthetop10rankingpositions.a.Asinglesitemightincludemorethanoneprojectonthelist.iii.Planning-levelcostofeachexistingorproposedsiteincludesCapitalCosts,OperationsCosts,BasicMaintenanceandOtherCostConsiderationsF.ParksConceptPlanswereprovidedinposterformforcloseupviewing6.NextSteps:i.TheplanwillberevisedbasedonpubliccommentreceivedandinputfromreviewingbyCommitteesandCommissions.ii.UpdatetoParksCommissiononJanuary14,2020withhardcopyofdrafttoreview.iii.PlanningandDevelopmentCommitteepresentationonNovember25,2019andJanuary15,2020iv.PublicDraftPlanavailableonlineforpubliccommentfromNovember29toDecember13,2019.v.CouncilConsiderationofAdoptiononJanuary27,2020Boardcomments:H.DidtheOpenHouseopportunitiesmeetyourexpectations?i.Therewasabout300moreengagedintheprocessthanthe2011planupdateandwithmorediversity.Localhighschoolclasseswereinvitedtoengageintheprocessandmanystudentsparticipated.I.Itappearstherewasagreatefforttoreachmorediversityandwithtwo-wayconversationsintheengagementprocess.].AnyinformationonthenewNewcastleSportsFieldComplex?i.No,staffisnotawareoftheprojectdetails.K.AsportsfieldcomplexistrulymissedinRentonasitwouldbea“showcase”place.i.Asportsfieldinventoryhasbeencreatedlookingatwhatwehaveandwhatweneed(includingsitestorage,maintenancesupport,maintenanceequipment)FieldTripsandTimingDuringWinterA.Decembermeetingistheholidayparty,JanuaryandFebruarymightbesnowyortoocold.B.WouldlikeanupdatefromCEDofadjacenteconomic/housingdevelopmentandtheirimpactonnearbyparkstie:200Mill)a.200Miiipropertydevelopmentisalongwaysoff.C.WouldlikeanupdateonthePortQuendali.D.Suggesthavingindoormeetingsatcitybuildings(CommunityCenters)duringwintermonthstoseeRecreationprogramming(STREAMprogramatHighlandsCommunityCenter,SeniorCenter).Couldincludeadrive-bytourofoneormoreparksaswell.Scheduletheseasearlyaspossibleforcalendarplanningandmeetingtimesmaychangefromtheregularstarttime.WheelchairAccessible.AmericanSignLanguage(ASL)interpreteravailableuponrequest.Forthisorotherassistance,pleasecall48hoursinadvance:711(TDD)or425-430-6600(voice). ParksCommissionMeetingNovember12,2019Page3of3BoardCommunicationGeneralComments:A.SunsetParkisclosedforconstructionofPhaseIl.B.WithvandalismandallegedgangactivityatKiwanisPark,asseenonsocialmedia,theboardwouldliketogetdataongangandrelatedactivitytrendsatcityparks.Kellywillresearchthisandinvitethepolicetoanupcomingmeeting.Sheencouragestheboardtoshareoutthattheseactivitiesshouldbereportedtothepolicesoincreasedpatrolscanbeaddedasneeded.7.ADMINISTRATOR’SREPORTA.UpdateonElectionresults:eventhoughpendinganothercount,ArmondoPavonestillhastheleadinmayoralrace.CouncilmemberracesshowValerieO’Halloran,RyanMclrvinandKim-KhanhVanareaheadinthevotecounts,whileCouncilmemberEdPrinceranunopposed.MoreinformationisavailableontheKingCountyElectionswebsite.B.LastweektheParksCommissionMunicipalCodeupdatewasapprovedbyCityCouncil,nowtheCommissionBylawscanbefinalized.8.OLDBUSINESSNone9.INFORMATIONNovemberandDecemberCityEventflyerswereprovidedtoboardmembers.10.ADJOURNMENTLarryReymannmotionedtoadjournthemeeting;motionwasseconded,allinfavor,motioncarried.Meetingadjoedat5:45pm.Minutaedby:/Recorder:TimSearirBoardChairDateRobertaGraverNovember12,2019NEXTMTG:12/3/2019at4:00pmtheRentonHistoryMuseumWheelchairAccessible.AmericanSignLanguage(ASL)interpreteravailableuponrequest.Forthisorotherassistance,pleasecall48hoursinadvance:711(TDD)or425-430-6600(voice). PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL AREAS PLANParks CommissionNov 12, 2019 PLAN UPDATE PROCESS PLAN OVERVIEW•Provides a physical, policy and funding framework for guiding the City’s decision‐making over a 20‐year planning period•Reflects current community needs and desires•Blueprint for the system: development, expansion, programming and resource management•Grant funding eligibility for 6 years, upon Council adoption and State certificationWhy is the Plan important to the City?3 PROCESS UPDATE4 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO DATE2 Steering Committee Meetings1Internal/External Recreation Provider Meeting 2Staff Workshops6Stakeholder Interviews325Statistically valid survey Respondents623Community Open House Participants634Interactive Online Map Participants197 Inclusive Engagement ParticipantsA comprehensive and inclusive process 1,807+ Community Participants6 COMMUNITY SURVEYJuly 10 ‐August 15•Residents are satisfied with parks, recreation, and natural areas in Renton•Usage of neighborhood parks and natural areas is highest•Safety and community outreach are improvement opportunities7 INCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT ROUND 28Participants in a Community Conversation INCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT ROUND 2Outreach conducted between August 12 and September 119•8 community conversations•99 participants •5 community conversation leaders•Met goals (80‐100 participants) INCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT ROUND 2Results: What are the two types of events you enjoy the most? 10715051 INCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT ROUND 2Results: Allocate $10 to types of projects or actions that are likely to be included in the updated plan.113TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT AVERAGE BUDGET Improving existing parks (examples: new playground, adding benches, restrooms, or picnic tables)$6Acquiring new land for parks, recreation opportunities or natural areas$5Developing a unique new facility such as an environmental education center or all‐weather turf fields$4Extend existing trails to close gaps in the trail system $3Providing trails in natural areas in Renton where they are not currently available$3 OPEN HOUSE #3 (IN‐PERSON AND ONLINE)October 3 through October 14 •237 participants total in‐person (10/3) and online (between 10/4 and 10/14)•Vietnamese and Spanish interpretation and translation•Advertised in three languages via:•Social media•Email list with ~20,000 recipients•Posters at four Renton‐area libraries•Parents of Renton School District students via Peach Jar12 OPEN HOUSE #3 (IN‐PERSON AND ONLINE)Key Takeaways:Prioritize projects that:•Enhance existing facilities•Fill identified gaps in serviceIncorporate new features that:•Enhance water access•Increase variety in play•Expand trails and trailheads•Increase capacity for sports13 PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS14 SYSTEMWIDE RECOMMENDATIONS•Provide Nearby Parks, Recreation Facilities, Programming and Natural Areas•Reinvest In Renton’s Community Assets•Expand And Support Renton’s Professional Parks, Recreation and Facilities Staff•Increase Park and Recreation Capacity and Use15 SYSTEMWIDE RECOMMENDATIONS•Improve Management of Natural Areas •Improve Access to Sports Fields •Increase Recreational Variety •Connect the Park and Natural Area System•Build Partnerships Through Programming16 RECOMMENDATIONS BY PLANNING AREAEach of the 10 planning areas has area‐specific recommendations•Benson: Add and develop park land in gap areas •Cedar River: Provide additional sport fields•City Center: Connect regional trail systems•East Plateau: Develop May Creek Park •Highlands: Maximize Highlands Park and Neighborhood Center 17 RECOMMENDATIONS BY PLANNING AREAEach of the 10 planning areas has area‐specific recommendations•Kennydale: Enhance existing park sites •Talbot: Design and develop undeveloped park sites •Valley: Provide improved access and interpret the Black River Riparian Forest•West Hill: Provide one new neighborhood park in gap area•Fairwood: None, unless annexed18 PROJECT LIST AND COST MODEL19 PROJECT LIST DEVELOPMENT•Prioritization Criteria•Design guidelines for Park Types•Natural Area Evaluation ToolScoring process•Consultant Team scored each project•Revisions based on community feedbackFactors in determining project priority 20 PRIORITIZED PROGRAM PROJECTSPriority # Program Project1 Environmental Education1Recreation and Neighborhoods Strategic Plan and Cost Recovery Model2 Neighborhood Program3Renton School District Partnership3STEM Programming4 Athletics21 PRIORITIZED PROGRAM PROJECTSPriority # Program Project5Arts5Adaptive Recreation6 Outdoor Recreation22 TOP 10 PRIORITIZED CAPITAL PROJECTSProjects with within the top 10 ranking23Priority # Capital Project1N.A.R.CO Property2Cedar River Park 3May Creek Greenway4Highlands Park and Neighborhood Center4May Creek Park4Sam Chastain Waterfront Trail TOP 10 PRIORITIZED CAPITAL PROJECTSProjects with within the top 10 ranking24Priority # Capital Project5Black River Riparian Forest5Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park5Liberty Park 5Piazza, Gateway and former Big 5 site5Ron Regis Park TOP 10 PRIORITIZED CAPITAL PROJECTSProjects with within the top 10 ranking25Priority # Capital Project6Cedar River Natural Area6Cleveland/Richardson Property6North Highlands Park and Neighborhood Center6Tiffany Park7Edlund Property7Kenyon Dobson Park TOP 10 PRIORITIZED CAPITAL PROJECTSProjects with within the top 10 ranking26Priority # Capital Project8Burnett Linear Park8Honey Creek Greenway8Trail Expansion & Development9Boeing EIS Waterfront Park9Sports Complex10Cedar River Trail Park10Panther Creek/Edlund Property CAPITAL AND OPERATIONS COST MODELCapital Cost Categories •Planning and design•Acquisition•Development •Renovation •Stewardship projects •Major maintenance and reinvestmentOperations Cost Categories•Existing system•Proposed improvementsPlanning‐level cost for each existing and proposed site27 CAPITAL AND OPERATIONS COST MODELBasic Maintenance:•Developed parks: facilities, grounds, fleet, supplies, maintenance workers, etc.•Natural Area maintenance: monitoring, forest health, trail clearingOther Cost Considerations:•Shelters, sport fields, restrooms•Recreation staffing•Unique features•Other specific projectsPlanning‐level cost for each existing and proposed site28 PRIORITIZED PROJECTS COSTSTotal Capital Cost (2019 Dollars)Total Capital Cost Projection 5 Years Total Capital Cost Projection10 Years Total Capital Cost Projection20 Years $200,749,000 $269,024,000 $327,001,000 $532,649,000 Top 10 Prioritized Project Totals29Total Existing Annual Operating Cost (2019 Dollars) Total Proposed Annual Operating Cost (2019 Dollars) Total Operating CostExisting + Proposed (2019 Dollars) $11,013,200 $4,749,500 $15,762,700 Removes double counting of the operating cost of replaced facilities CAPITAL AND OPERATIONS COST MODEL 30Park Category Total Capital Cost (2019 dollars) %Neighborhood Parks $139,350,000 42%Community Parks $90,176,000 27%Regional Parks $27,174,000 8%Special Use Parks $6,093,000 2%Natural Areas $24,906,000 7%Corridors $14,953,000 4%Recreation Facilities* $30,340,000 9%Trails* $100,000 0.03%Total $333,092,000 100%* Not a park category. These facilities could be included in other parks or as stand‐alone facilities. PARK CONCEPTS CONCEPT PLANS •Black River Riparian Forest – Valley Community Planning Area•Cleveland Richardson Property –Talbot Community Planning Area•East Plateau Community Park –East Plateau Community Planning Area•Edlund Property – Talbot Community Planning Area•Highlands Park and Neighborhood Community Center –Highlands Community Planning Area•Kennydale Lions Park – Kennydale Community Planning AreaCarried forward from 2011 Plan32 MAY CREEK PARKEast Plateau Community Planning Area33 RIVERSIDE: LIBERTY PARK, CEDAR RIVER PARK, N.A.R.CO PROPERTYCity Center and Cedar River Community Planning Areas34 TIFFANY‐CASCADE PARKBenson Community Planning Area35 WINDSOR HILLS PARKHighlands Community Planning Area36 NEXT STEPS NEXT STEPS•Inclusion Task Force (11/6) •Parks Commission (1/14/20)•Planning and Development Committee ( 11/25 and 1/27/20)•Planning Commission (12/4 and 1/15/20)•Public Draft Plan online for public comment (11/29‐12/13)•Council Consideration of Adoption (1/27/20)38 QUESTIONS?Parks CommissionNov 12, 2019 FRIDAYJlam-6pmSATURDAY9am-5pmRENTONCOMMUNITYCENTER7775MAPLEVALLEYHWYOVER700VENDORSFREEADMISSIONFood,refreshmentsandATMavailableonsiteSmnLtDcwvtcconswSHOPSOPENAllOAMTREE[IGHIING&ARRIVALOFSANTAAlSPMSaturdayNovember30,201950RENTONWA.GOV/EVENTSHASSLEFREEazaa17auembe’,22&23*rentonwa.gov/holidaybazaar425.430.670020y9?IA11APARK233BURNETTAYErentondowntown.com SeafoodBarPRESENTEDBYVa1c1CoulonParkistransformedbythousandsoflightsthroughNewYear’sDayincelebrationoftheholidays.GeneCoulonMemorialBeachPark1201LakeWashingtonBlvd.N.#clamlightsrentonwc.gov/clamlightsOpeningNightFriday,December6,5:30pm DECEMBER$SUNDAY,9:15AMRentonCommunityCenter1715SEMapleValleyHwyTravelalongtheCedarRiverTrailbeforeloopingbacktotheCenter.Allrunners,walkers,familiesinvited—withorwithoutdogs.runsignup.com/Race/WA/Renton/K9CandyCane5KRunandWalkEarlybirdregistrationbeginsAug26,$28wRACINGViSTAVENDINGPolarBearPlLrne!wededa,JaIJary1,11:00amGeneCouIonPark,1207LakeWash.Blvd.NStartyourNewYearbyrunningintotheicywatersofLakeWashingtonfromCoulonBeachfollowedbysomedeliciousIvar’sclamchowder.TQ[ONRUNANDWALKrentonwa.gov/eventsRENTONWA.GOV/EVENTS53