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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2006-10-09 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKET 1 J w!L! ii7 Tukwila City Council Agenda I y 10 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 6 4 0) t s i --1 e s 3 Steven M. Mullet M ayor Councilmembers: D uffle s I i Joan Hernandez ..,.r 0 Rhonda Berry, City Administrator Pam Carter Jim Haggerton 1908 De nnis Robertson, Co uncil President Pamela Linder Verna Griffin I Monday, October 9, 2006; 7:00 PM Tukwila City Hall; Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. SPECIAL a. Introduction of new Parks and Recreation employees: PRESENTATIONS John Dunn, Facilities Program Coordinator; and DeForrest Phelps, Youth and Teen Coordinator. b. Update on Tukwila Community Schools Collaboration: Deborah Salas, Tukwila Community Schools Collaboration Executive Director. 3. PROCLAMATION A proclamation designating the month of October as: "National Code Compliance Month." 4. CITIZEN At this time, you are invited to comment on items not included pg. 3 COMMENT on this agenda (please limit uour comments to five minutes). To comment on an item listed on this agenda, please save your comments until the issue is presented for discussion. 5. SPECIAL ISSUES a. A resolution to join the National League of Cities' Pg. 5 "Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities." b. WRIA 9 Interlocal Agreement for Green River, Pg.33 Duwamish and Central Puget Sound Watersheds. g� c. A resolution in support of "Transit Now." Pg.53 d. Review of 2007 Proposed Budget and CIP. Pg .57 6. REPORTS a. Mayor c. Staff e. Intergovernmental b. City Council d. City Attorney 7. MISCELLANEOUS 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION 9. ADJOURNMENT I Tukwila City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Reasonable accommodations are available at public hearings with advance notice to the City Clerk's Office 206 433- 1800JTDD 206 248 -2933. 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Mullet, Mayor of Tukwila, do hereby proclaim the month of October: NAT CODE ENFORCEMENT MONTH in the City of Tukwila, and urge all citizens to observe this month by becoming *4 j aware of the dedication and commitment to the improvement of the quality of ZZ life in our neighborhoods, by supporting those who are working towards this end and by participating in community efforts to achieve these goals. L Signed this �d day of ©c—iz 2006, ia Xi::;; ;.24 Ste,,,,.., t t'.ii• a...i1 k i Steven M. Mullet, Mayor of Tukwila e t (Ba .III ►r�I I, •1i /rr�• �I `\1 j /�I f •...�r V∎i a Piir•r i\' ♦.1 .//f//►I /r a /f /►►/I /r `1.a44a is ,I f f �/v ,r \,4 \::s, 4I •Il ;i: %I %i Y i ill,i r.S ,a. i•il •iiiii I •iiii: r :ii i a \a •i %Ir. \a i �z ,�f�f /i�: \i•� ee- '•i /�-r� e \:a, /i fi/ \a\ �/:o. .1 jj i o a a. r�/•r i' r z ..•'.aa /I fi�1I I a %r /f ►III a a i t "i j 10• I I i a` I 1 I ;r r ��a. +��bV !.i 0.0.%� i�ifi,►iii�a:�a\a��.���,r ►i,,,,,x`..y.$•',�i3rJH !;0. .e i 1. COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS Of i Z Initials I1MNo. `1� IG i Meeting Date Prepared by Mayor's review /G�uncil review 1 10/09/06 I 1 1 tid i`p Diane a>t I r 1 1908 l%t a ITEM INFORMATION 1 CAS NUMBER: 06-113 I ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 10/09/06 AGENDA ITEM TITLE A resolution to join the National League of Cities (NLC) "Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities" CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other Mtg Date 10/09/06 Mtg Date Mtg Date 10/16/06 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date SPONSOR Council Mayor Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal P &R Police PW SPONSOR'S The National League of Cities (NLC) and its members, including the City of Tukwila, believe SUMMARY an inclusive community promotes citizen participation and engagement. In Partnership with NLC, the City of Tukwila reaffirms its commitment to inclusion as a fundamental aspect of our community by approving the attached Resolution to join NLC "Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities." This was reviewed and discussed at the September 9, 2006 Equity and Diversity Commission Meeting. REVIEWED BY COW Mt CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm. DAI'E: 9/26/06 RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR /ADMIN. Approve Resolution COMMIT•I'rE Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole COST IMPACT /FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $0 Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 10/09/06 Information Memo dated 9/21/06 NLC Packet on Partnerships for Working Toward Inclusive Communities Draft Resolution Minutes from 9/26/06 Community Affairs Parks Committee MEMORANDUM September 21, 2006 TO: Tukwila City Council FROM: Verna Griffin, Chair, Equity Diversity Commission RE: Resolution to join National League of Cities "Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities" Issue Join National League of Cities "Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities" by approving resolution. Backaround At the September 7 Equity and Diversity Commission, the members reviewed a resolution proposed by National League of Cities President James C. Hunt, Councilmember, Clarksburg, West Virginia. Mr. Hunt has invited local officials to join the Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities and to make a commitment to building more inclusive communities in their own cities and towns. It would be appropriate for the City of Tukwila to reaffirm our commitment to inclusion as a fundamental aspect of our community, to pledge active efforts to seek to achieve this goal, and to urge all residents and businesses to join together to support this effort. A draft of the resolution is attached. Recommendation Approve resolution to affirm City of Tukwila's commitment to inclusion and forward copy to National League of Cities Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities Inclusive Communities 0:7a.4 National League of Cities Inclusive Communities �.1 r ti 1. February 1, 2006 National League of Cities Dear Local Elected Official: 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Over many years, the National League of Cities and its members have shown Washington, DC 20004 a strong and continuing interest in what it takes to build inclusive communities, www.nlc.org as well as an abiding belief in inclusion as a condition for community success. City and town officials can be proud of the work we have all accomplished together on these issues under past NLC presidents and leaders. As President of the National League of Cities, I have dedicated myself and NLC to continuing in this spirit, to use this common thread that connects our work on equality, fairness, and democratic governance. This unifying thread is a commitment to the power of inclusiveness as a force for stronger, more successful communities. NLC and its city and town members now must use the work and the passion of previous municipal leaders. We will raise awareness and focus attention on the importance and value of inclusive communities. Together, we will weave these efforts together to create continuing, collective, and sustainable action. We will not complete this task, but we must move forward. It is not the time to shy away from this important issue, but instead it is the time for bold leaders to take risks and make a stand. I encourage you to join with me in the Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities; to pass a resolution reaffirming your community's commitment to promoting inclusion; and to proudly display a sign that serves as a daily reminder that your community is working towards a better future for all its citizens. You can download the tool kit from our website at www.nlc.org. The kit includes information on how to join the Partnership; a return information and staff contact form; a sample Resolution /Proclamation; a list of examples of city action steps; and examples of inclusive city programs, policies, and activ- ities. Partnership I look forward to your support and participation in this effort. for Working Sincerely, Toward 474-4 Inclusive James C. Hunt, President Communities Councilmember, Clarksburg, WV Inclusive Communities JOIN THE PARTNERSHIP. for Working Toward Inclusive Communities! National League of Cities JOIN the PARTNERSHIP: Cities and towns around the country are joining NLC in the Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities. Be part of the 2006 activities! PASS A RESOLUTION reaffirming your commitment to promoting inclusion in your community (a sample copy of a resolution is included in this tool kit). SEND AN OFFICIAL COPY of the resolution to NLC. SEND THE ENCLOSED return information and staff contact form to NLC (specific instructions are on the form) and we will follow up with you for additional information on what your community is doing. WHEN NLC RECEIVES your resolution and contact form, we will: Enroll you in the Partnership, and Send you one (1) sign for your community. As a MEMBER of the PARTNERSHIP: ■6 Send NLC photos (digital photos are best) of the sign's installation including any ceremony that you hold in your community as well as information on any programs, policies, and activities that you currently have in place that promote inclusion, so that NLC can recognize and celebrate cities who are participating in the Partnership. Email this information to inclusive@nlc.org. Watch NLC's website and Nation's Cities Weekly for information on new activities and resources throughout the year. Use the information on the Inclusive Communities page on NLC's website, including the 2005 Futures Report, Inclusive Communities for All, and an annotated guide to NLC's resources, Resource Guide for Working Toward Inclusive Communities. 4 Look for NLC President Jim Hunt to highlight the Partnership and the accomplishments of the participating cities and towns in his addresses to state leagues and in visits to cities throughout the year. Seize the opportunity to participate in NLC's Race Equality Week, September 25 -29, 2006. Send NLC any information (again, including digital photographs) of any programs or activities you conduct as part of the Partnership. We will ask again for this information Continued on next page. JOIN THE PAR/1 for Working Toward Inclusive Communities! Continued from previous page. in October 2006, so that your efforts can be celebrated at the Congress of Cities and in Nation's Cities Weekly leading up to the conference. i Participate in special events at the 2006 Congress of Cities highlighting and celebrating the hard work and dedication of your city and other cities in the Partnership over the year. The PARTNERSHIP WILL: Raise awareness and focus attention on the importance and value of inclusive communities. Motivate cities and towns to make a public commitment to building inclusive communities. Provide support to local officials in focused efforts around affordable housing, race and ethnic relations, and equal citizen participation in community decision making. Share valuable insights, experience, and lessons learned among participating cities and towns. Recognize, publicize, and celebrate the work of cities and towns that join the Partnership. Communities PARTNERSHIP for Working Toward Inclusive Communities! SAMPLE PROCLAMATION/RESOLUTION National League of Cities WHEREAS, is committed to inclusion as a fundamental aspect of our community; and WHEREAS, cities and towns are the best place to make inclusiveness an everyday priority; and WHEREAS, local elected officials can and should lead the way forward in making inclusiveness a priority in America's cities and towns; and WHEREAS, the National League of Cities has designed the Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities to support cities and towns in their commitment to inclusion; and WHEREAS, the National League of Cities and its members believe an inclusive community promotes equal opportunity and fairness; and WHEREAS, the National League of Cities and its members believe an inclusive community promotes citizen participation and engagement; and WHEREAS, National League of Cities President James C. Hunt, councilmember, Clarksburg, West Virginia, has invited local officials to join the Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities and to make a commitment to building more inclusive com- munities in their own cities and towns. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that hereby reaffirms our com- mitment to inclusion as a fundamental aspect of our community, pledges active efforts to seek to achieve that goal, and urges all citizens of to join together to support this effort. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that joins the Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities. Signed this Inclusive Communities PARTNERSHIP-' f for Working Toward Inclusive Communities! RETURN INFORMATION AND STAFF CONTACT FORM National League of Cities ATTACH THIS FORM TO YOUR CITY'S OFFICAL RESOLUTION AND SEND TO: Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities National League of Cities 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. n Washingto D.C. 20004 202 FAX: 626 -3043 II I 1. Please fill out the contact information of the Elected Official involved with the Partnership. Nam Title Name of Primary Staff Contact Person (if different from above) Address Phone Email 2. If different from above, please fill out the contact information for where to send the Inclusive Community Sign. Name Title Address Phone Email Questions? Please e -mail inclusive @nlc.org. Inclusive SAMPLE PRESS RELEASE Communities FOR INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES For Immediate Release Contact: `jam° Date: (i Enters National Partnership to Foster Diversity and Inclusion National League of Cities Today, joined a growing number of cities across the nation in a partnership to build inclusive communities through committed efforts to increase cit- 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW izen participation and engagement, while promoting equal opportunity and fairness. Washington, DC 20004 The Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities, an effort led by the wwwnlc.org National League of Cities (NLC), unites city leaders who are working to support such issues as racial justice and inclusionary zoning as well as those who celebrate the diversity of race, religions and cultures in order to build communities that are accepting and representative of the differences among its citizens. Increased involvement by a wider representation of citizens in governmental activities will also be a hallmark of these inclusive communities. "By joining this partnership, is not only reaffirming its dedication to its citizens locally, but its commitment to building a nation of inclusion," said NLC President, James C. Hunt, council member from Clarksburg, West Virginia. "Through this partnership we hope to bring together the collective will of cities in order to build strong, viable communities across the nation." As part of its commitment, has passed a resolution reaffirming its pledge to promote inclusion. The city will also display a sign that serves an indicator and daily reminder to its citizens that the city is working to build indusive communities. Members of the Partnership will: Raise awareness and focus attention on the importance and value of inclusive communities; Motivate other cities and towns to make a public commitment to building inclu- sive communities; Provide support to local officials in focused efforts around affordable housing, race and ethnic relations, and equal citizen participation in community decision making; Share valuable insights, experiences, and lessons learned among participating cities and towns; and Recognize, publicize, and celebrate the work of cities and towns that have joined the Partnership. Partnership Hunt added, "I ask each city official to change your vocabulary from 'us' and 'them' to 'we.' When we join together to solve this problem, we bring together the for collective will of the greatest country that has ever existed. We bring together the rich and the poor, the young and the old, the educated and the uneducated." Working Toward To learn more about the Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities, go to www.nlc.org. Inclusive The National League of Cities is the nation's oldest and largest organization Communities devoted to strengthening and promoting cities as centers of opportunity, leader- ship and governance. NLC is a resource and advocate for 18,000 U.S. cities, towns and villages, which collectively serve 225 million people. 4141-# Inclusive Communities r 1 WHAT CAN YOUR CITY DO? Create Connections National League of Cities Install the Inclusive Community Sign to announce to all citizens that this com- munity promotes equal opportunity and fairness and citizen participation and 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW engagement. Washington, DC20004 www.n1c.org Provide educational opportunities designed to welcome and familiarize new resi- dents with their community. These programs give new residents the occasion to learn more about their local government, gain awareness about local issues, and learn about the many opportunities for citizen involvement in community activities. Display a welcome sign that reflects all the major languages spoken in your com- munity. Start a "language bank" of volunteer interpreters for all languages, including sign language, used in the community. Reach out to various community organizations (such as religious, cultural, civic, and youth and elder- oriented) about the value of equal citizen participation in local government and the opportunities for involvement. Initiate leadership development programs that provide residents with the knowledge and tools to develop grassroots solutions to neighborhood problems and concerns. Conduct a survey of residents measuring how their local government represents and responds to their needs and problems. Remove physical barriers that prevent citizens living with disabilities from par- ticipating in community activities. Encourage Dialogue Create a widely available community newsletter or website that discusses local issues, explains upcoming events and meetings, encourages citizen involvement, and offers the opportunity for citizen feedback. Establish "town hall" meetings in which all members of the community are welcome Partnership to express their views and concerns about various issues affecting the city or town. for Create Citizen Advisory Panels that represent the different neighborhoods of Working your community and that work closely with one another and with city officials to identify problems and apportionment of resources. Toward Involve citizens in designing and planning city land use, such as for a new play Inclusive ground, downtown area, or a library. Communities Start a monthly "inclusion roundtable" to discuss critical issues facing your community. Continued on next page. WHAT CAN YOUR CITY DO? Continued from previous page. Celebrate Hold a ceremony celebrating your community's installation of the Inclusive Community Sign. Organize a series of city festivals that celebrate the multicultural nature of your community; invite all community organizations and groups of citizens to attend and participate. Sponsor and endorse a community wide undoing racism day or week. Join with cities and towns across the country, September 25 -29, 2006, and participate in NLC's "Race Equality Week." For more informa- tion on "Race Equality Week" please go to NLC's Equity and Opportunity Issue Page. Hold a community -wide yard sale and use the proceeds to improve a park or community center in an underserved neighborhood. Focus on City Employees and Policies Pass a resolution (sample copy of resolution included in tool kit) reaffirming your city's commitment to building a more inclusive community. Provide training for city employees focusing on dealing with diverse constituencies, recognizing cul- tural, religious, and other differences, and preventing discrimination. Encourage people representing various ethnic populations to serve on city boards and commissions, and to run for elected office. Value the input of every employee. Reward managers who do. Cast a wide net when recruiting new employees. Review your city's charter to ensure that current government structures most efficiently and effectively handle the needs and concerns of the citizens. Create a zero tolerance harassment policy for all government employees; define the policy in an employ- ee handbook and on a poster displayed in a visible area of the office; and hold workshops and training sessions designed to educate employees about your city's policy, the different forms of harassment, and how to avoid such situations in the workplace. Involve Youth Conduct an essay contest to encourage children and youth to discuss the importance of equality for and participation by all citizens and to offer creative ways to accomplish this goal. Publish and publicize contest and winning essays with the local media. Develop a curriculum designed to teach students about the importance of their local government. Focus on youth roles in the community and offer opportunities for hands -on experience in local governance. Promote cultural understanding events at local schools where students are able to experience different cultures first -hand by exposure to food, music, art, and customs of various ethnic populations. Continued on next page. WHAT CAN YOUR CITY DO? Continued from previous page. Sponsor youth "town hall" meetings where your city's youth can have a chance to express their opin- ions directly to local elected officials. Organize joint projects involving schools from different sections of the community and involve the parents in carrying out the projects. Involve the Media Issue a press release or hold a press conference announcing your community's commitment to building a more inclusive community. Invite the media to the installation of the new Inclusive Community Sign. Promote positive stories of inclusion in the local media to enhance the understanding of different groups of citizens living in the community and to gain broader support for community inclusion initiatives. Educate and inform reporters, editors, and commentators of the local press about the importance of working towards a more inclusive community allowing positive actions to be the focus of stories instead of pessimistic editorials or commentaries. Provide regular updates to the media about progress on action steps in your community and upcoming inclusion activities. Be a Model Be a visible supporter and champion for this effort. Encourage others to join the effort even though it can be difficult, challenging, and uncomfortable. Pay attention to your own behavior. Look for resources books, articles, organizations, people to broaden your awareness of issues relat- ed to inclusion. Use NLC's Resource Guide to Inclusive Communities to find helpful NLC publications. Stay focused on the goal of promoting an inclusive community. Y g p g Y Be patient start small and build on success. Practice what you preach accept other's ideas; reach out to others who are from different back- grounds; encourage the participation of all community members; and work to move beyond tolerance to true inclusion and equality. Inclusive Communities INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES Comprehensive Programs Democratic Governance and Civic Involvement National League of Cities Disabilities Economic Disparity and Poverty 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Education and Youth Washington, OC10004 Housing and Community Development www.nlc.org Racial Justice Comprehensive Programs Inclusive Community Vision for Growing a n Statement Inclusive City Riverside, California Washington, District of Columbia Population: 255,166 Population: 572,059 Address: City of Riverside Address: City of Washington Office of the Mayor Executive Office of the Mayor 3900 Main Street 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Riverside, CA 92522 Suite 600 Contact: (951) 826 -5551 Washington, DC 20004 Riverside has an Inclusive Community tei n 200) 04 4 227 2980 Sta rted d i Statement that is based on fairness of treat Sta ment, recognition of rights, acceptance of Washington, DC's "A Vision for Growing responsibilities, commitment to equality, an Inclusive City" is a document that lays and dedication to expanding opportunities the foundation for community dialogue to for all. It is based on the belief that residents guide updates to the city's comprehensive of Riverside should assume the responsibili- plan. The Vision establishes the basic prem- ty of facing the challenges and embracing ise that the city must grow inclusively to the opportunities created by diversity. The achieve its full potential and outlines a new statement includes individual, group, and way of organizing the comprehensive plan institutional commitments. Various commu- with a focus on three major challenges: cre- nity organizations and institutions endorse ating successful neighborhoods, increasing the statement that includes a set of principles access to education and employment, and designed to build an inclusive community. connecting the whole city. Local government The statement and endorsing organizations officials invited residents from all neighbor- are available on the city's website. hoods and backgrounds to participate in its Partnership development as a way to engage them in p Source: Building a more inclusive community making key decisions shaping the city's for www.riversideca.gov /mayor /inclusive.asp future, and to raise their awareness of the (Jan. 24, 2006) Riverside, CA: City of challenges it faces. Working Riverside. Source: Vision for growing an inclusive city. Toward Find it on the Web at: http: /www.river planning.dc.gov /planning /cwp /view,a,1354, sideca.gov /mayor /inclusive.asp q,614757.asp, (Jan. 24, 2006) Washington, DC: Inclusive City of Washington. Communities Find it on the Web at: http: /planning.dc. gov/ planning /cwp /view,a,1354,q,614757.asp Continued on next page. Democratic Governance and Civic Involvement Citizen Participation Man ridge.com /index.cfm ?d= standard &b= 1 &c =6 &s =122& Ashland, Oregon p =1881 &page visionplan Population: 19,522 Address: City of Ashland Citizen-Based Budgeting 20 East Main Street Davenport, Iowa Ashland, OR 97520 Contact: City Hall (541) 488 -6002 Population: 98,359 Address: City of Davenport The goal of Ashland's Citizen Participation Plan is to 226 West Fourth Street provide a menu of choices for including citizens' voices Davenport, IA 52801 in decision making. The plan outlines major principles, Contact: Alan Guard, Budget Manager (563) 326 -7789 citizen expectations and responsibilities, elected official's Email: aeg@ci.davenport.ia.us roles and responsibilities, city staff roles and responsibil- ities, and phases of the public engagement process. The Davenport's Citizen -Based Budgeting (CBB) engagement process includes 12 phases: issue generation process allows citizens to affect the budget, and allows and identification, identification of process parameters, the city to educate citizens about various financial chal clarifying decision makers, goals and timeline determi- lenges. The process involves five distinct steps: evalua nation, citizen participation process determination, lay- tion, education and feedback, budget development, ing the foundation and information gathering, launch budget implementation, and monitoring and report the process, project completion, decision making, imple ing. During the evaluation stage, the city conducts a mentation, and evaluation phases. citizen survey and a focus group to measure the quali- ty of various city services and to identify significant Source: City Report. issues for discussion in the second stage, education and feedback. The city then hosts a series of forums, or Find it on the Web at: http: /www.ashland.or.us/ Community Connectors, to present the survey results Page.asp ?NavID= 116Disabilities and further discuss the issues identified with citizens face -to -face. The forums are also used as an opportuni- Vision Plan ty to inform and explain about city finances and the Breckenridge Colorado challenges Davenport faces. Using the information gathered through the surveys and the Community Population: 2,408 Connectors, departments develop base budgets and Address: Town of Breckenridge work with the council to develop the final budget. Community Development Department Source: National League of Cities Democratic 150 Ski Hill Road Governance Project. PO Box 168 Breckenridge, CO 80424 Contact: Laurie Best, Planner (970) 453 -3160 Department of Nei hbor oo s Email: laurieb @townofbreckenridge.com Seattle, Washington Breckenridge, located in a popular ski area, solicited P opulation: 563,374 citizens' input on the town's future. A Vision Plan devel- Address: City of Seattle oped in 2000 by a citizens' advisory committee continues Department of Neighborhoods to inform strategic planning. Citizens shared views on PO Box 94649 Breckenridge's character and priorities for growth in pub- Seattle, WA 98124 -4649 lic meetings, stakeholder interviews, and an online survey. Contact: Yvonne Sanchez, Director (206) 684 -0464 The final Vision Plan was adopted unchanged in August 2000 and remains available to the public. A Marketing Seattle's Department of Neighborhoods brings Vision Plan, modeled on the original, is in development. government closer to its residents by engaging them in civic participation, empowering them to make Source: Breckenridge builds vision from challenging positive contributions to their communities, and crossroads. Colorado Municipalities, v81 nl (Feb. involving more of Seattle's under represented resi- 2005) p5, Denver, CO: Colorado Municipal League. dents, including communities of color and immi- Find it on the Web at: http: /www.townofbrecken- grants, in civic discourse, processes, and opportuni- Continued on next page. Democratic Governance and Civic Involvement, continued ties. The Department has five major operating Neighborhood Alliance P Og;'a_F functions: Administration and Historic Preser- Owensboro, Kentucky vation, Community Building, Operations and Customer Service, Office for Education, and Population: 54,067 Research and Prevention. Programs in the depart- Address: City of Owensboro ment that help the city address the mayor's priori- Neighborhood Alliance Program ties include the Neighborhood Matching Fund and PO Box 10003 Neighborhood Service Centers. The Neighborhood Owensboro, KY 42302 -9003 Matching Fund awards money to Seattle neighbor- Contact: Tracy McQueen Marksberry, Community hood groups and organizations for a broad array of Coordinator (270) 687 -8557 neighborhood- initiated improvement, organizing, Email: Marksberrytm @owensboro.org and planning projects. Thirteen Neighborhood Service Centers link city government to Seattle's The Owensboro Neighborhood Alliance Program neighborhoods and serve as payment sites for utili has 12 neighborhood alliance boards representing all ties and other services such as pet licenses and pass- neighborhoods in the city The program was created to port applications. make government more responsive to its citizens and to help citizens help themselves. The neighborhood Source; Department of Neighborhoods. alliances work with the city to combat problems in their www.seattle.gov /neighborhoods, (Jan. 10, 2006) neighborhoods and provide input to the city on major Seattle, WA: City of Seattle. initiatives and services. This program received the 2004 Find it on the Web at: Enterprise City Award, population over 40,001, present http: /www.seattle.gov /neighborhoods ed by the Kentucky League of Cities. Source: 2004 Kentucky League of Cities Enterprise City Awards Find it on the Web at: http://wwvv.owensboro.org/NeighborhoodAlliances Continued on next page. Disabilities North Metro Miracle League Residents with Disabilities Adapted Sports Complex Advisory Board Alpharetta, Georgia Irvine, California Population: 34,854 Population: 143,072 Address: City of Alpharetta Address: City of Irvine 2 South Main Street PO Box 19575 Alpharetta, GA 30004 Irvine, CA 92713 Contact: Amanda Day (678) 297 -6018 Contact: Stacey Mickey, Community Services Supervisor Email: aday @alpharetta.ga.us (949) 724 -6633 Email: smickey @ci.irvine.ca.us Alpharetta and the North Metro Miracle League's Adapted Sports Complex provides children with dis- The Irvine Residents with Disabilities Advisory abilities the opportunity to play baseball. When the Board is made up of residents who are concerned League decided to build the Adapted Sports Complex about accessibility issues for the 15 percent of the city's with a rubberized surface baseball field, handicapped population which is disabled. While 51 percent of the accessible playground, and large pavilion, Alpharetta board members must be persons with disabilities, nine contributed park land, acquired a grant to help build of the 12 members are disabled, and others have chil- the multi- purpose facility, and lent the League enough dren with disabilities or work in a field related to dis- money for the timely completion of the entire project. abilities. The board helps the city create solutions to This program won the 2005 Howland Gold award in transportation problems, and organizes monthly recre- the Under 50,000 category and was featured in the 2005 ational events for adults with developmental disabili- City Showcase at NLC's Congress of Cities in ties. The city provides quarterly brochures with infor- Charlotte, North Carolina. mation about events and opportunities for disabled adults. Irvine won the National Organization on Source: 2005 Howland Awards Application. Disability's Accessible America Award. Source: Board addresses accessibility needs. Information Center for People Downtown Idea Exchange, v50 n21 (Nov. 1, 2003) p3- With Disabilities 4, New York, NY: Downtown Research Long Beach, California Development Center. Population: 461,522 Address: City of Long Beach Accessibility Design Gt deli s Public Library Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 101 Pacific Avenue Long Beach, CA 90822 Population: 48,950 Contact: Laurel C. Prysiazny, Manager, Main Library Address: City of Harrisburg Services (562) 570 -6420 Department of Building and Housing Development Email: Prysiazny@lbpl/org 10 North 2nd Street, Suite 206 Harrisburg, PA 17101 Long Beach, through its Public Library, in partner- Contact: Terri M. Martini, Director (717) 255 -6480 ship with several local agencies serving people with disabilities, created the Information Center for People Harrisbuigs Accessibility Design Guidelines booklet With Disabilities (ICPD). Staffed by peer volunteers, provides small business owners with helpful tips and this technology center offers computers with software ins tn Lions for making properties more accessible to the and hardware designed for people with disabilities. In disabled. The publication focuses on exterior accessibil- addition to technological resources, large print books ity issues for existing buildings, including suitable and audio books are also available. This program ramps, thresholds, and door features. It includes received the League of California Cities 2004 Helen descriptions and pictures of successful renovations that Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community help business owners, builders, and planners assess Services and Economic Development Category. existing buildings. The manual also outlines financial Source: 2004 League of California Cities Helen incentives and tax programs for businesses that increase Putnam Award for Excellence. accessibility. The booklet is produced with input from Continued on next page. Disabilities, continued the Center for Independent Living of Central vide recreational opportunities for individuals with Pennsylvania and the Accessible Communities Today disabilities, to enable participants to improve their self citizens advocacy group. It is available free of charge. esteem and independence, to develop and enhance safe and healthy life skills while providing fun activities, and Source: Press Release. to raise public awareness of and acceptance for individual Find it on the Web at: differences. Offerings include a wheelchair basketball http:// www .harrisburgpa.gov /pressReleases /prArch team, an educational puppet program, recreation classes, ives/ 2005 /07 /city %20accessibility.htm the therapeutic supper dub, the therapeutic summer playground program, therapeutic overnight and day trips, and therapeutic softball. The program also sponsors Therapeutic Recreation Program an annual art exhibit and the publication of a poetry book. Charlottesville, Virginia It serves over 350 participants, and about 40 volunteers contribute their services to the program. This program is Population: 45,049 the recipient of the International City /County Address: City of Charlottesville Management Association 2005 Award for Programs for Parks and Recreation Department the Disadvantaged, population 10,000 to 49,999. 120 7th Street PO Box 911 Source: Award programs for the disadvantaged in Charlottesville, VA 22902 memory of Carolyn Keane. Public Management, v87 Contact: Mildred Spicer, Recreation Supervisor (434) 970 -3264 n8 (Sep. 2005) pll, Washington, DC: International Email: spicer@charlottesville.org City /County Management Association. Charlottesville's Therapeutic Recreation Program Find it on the Web at: http /www.charlottesville.otg/ provides residents with disabilities a variety of recre- default. asp ?pageid= AABA65C1- 8683- 485C -BC1B -117 ational options. The goals of the program are to pro- 43B0F2B9C Continued on next page. Economic Disparity and Poverty Poverty Reduction Action Plan the city's capacity to provide services by facilitating Savannah, Georgia the development of partnerships among supporters and providers of services to low- income working Population: 131,510 families. Through FESP, the city provides opportuni- Address: City of Savannah ties for working individuals and families to achieve Economic Development economic success through principally three strate- PO Box 1027 gies: asset building, asset protection, and capacity Savannah, GA 31402 building. During the 2004 tax filing season, the city Contact: Julie Lamy, Economic Development helped complete 15,200 tax returns, a 58 percent Administrator (912) 651 -3653 increase compared to the prior year. More than $22 Email: jlamy @savannahga.gov million in tax refunds were returned to San Antonio's lower income tax payers through this pro Savannah's Poverty Reduction Action Plan results gram. This program was featured in the 2004 City from extensive research by the Anti- Poverty Task Force Showcase at NLC's Congress of Cities in and the University of Georgia's Initiative on Poverty Indianapolis, Indiana. that finds strong links between levels of poverty and future economic development. Despite significant eco- Source: 2004 City Showcase Application nomic development and improvement in the last few decades, economic growth did not include a reduction in poverty. An analysis of income growth found that the rate of poverty is not declining, is disproportionate Poverty Reduction Policy S ate by race, and that educational attainment is low. In Dayton, Ohio addition, female heads of households are moving out of poverty more slowly while the disparities between Population: 166,179 rich and poor are growing. The task force's action plan Address: City of Dayton commits to developing an educated work force, 101 West Third Street improving access to quality jobs, supporting working Dayton, OH 45402 families, helping families build assets, and building Contact: Dean Lovelace, Commissioner (937) 333-3644 quality neighborhoods. Email: dean.lovelace@cityofdayton.prg Source: Savannah acts on link between poverty, Dayton passed a resolution (No. 4708-95) that economic development. by Phyllis Furdell, Nation's calls for the creation of a multifaceted approach to Cities Weekly, v28 n19 (May 9, 2005) p10, Washington, fighting poverty in the city. The resolution establish es a Poverty Reduction Policy Strategy to guide the DC: National League of Cities. city's policies. It includes making entry level city Find it on the Web at: http: /www.ci.savannah.ga.us/ employment more available to welfare recipients, cityweb webdatabase .nsf /0/d21dda8f64881d0a85257 creating an Employment Opportunities Center, 0060063a5e0 /$FILE /Poverty_Plan_rev0405.pdf increasing adult literacy, and creating agreements with local training agencies to ensure that residents were prepared for employment. In addition, the res- olution calls for aggressive recruitment of businesses Family Economic Success Plan to the city, to provide living wage jobs with advance San Antonio, Texas ment potential. It also calls for increased education quality and providing seasonal employment for low Population: 1,144,646 income youth. Finally the resolution seeks to increase Address: City of San Antonio home ownership, provide affordable rental units, 115 Plaza de Armas, Suite 220 and to rebuild distressed neighborhoods throughout San Antonio, TX 78205 the city. Contact: John Scarfo (210) 207 -5007 Email: jscarfo @sanantonio.go Source: Resolution No. 4708 -95. by City of Dayton, Dayton, OH: City of Dayton. The objectives of San Antonio's Family Economic Success Plan (FESP) are to improve the economic security of low- income families by building wealth and protecting assets through use of tax credits, sav- ings, and financial literacy training, and to expand Continued on next page. Economic Disparity and Poverty, continued Center for Women's Employment Milwaukee Community Ot treac and Education Partnership Center Jurisdiction: Denver, Colorado Milwaukee, Wisconsin Population: 554,636 Population: 596,974 Address: Center for Work Education and Employment Address: University of Wisconsin 1175 Osage Street, Suite 300 Milwaukee Graduate School Denver, CO 80204 PO Box 430 Contact: Nancy Olson, Development Director Milwaukee, WI 53211 (303) 892 -8444 ext. 312 Contact: Reinhold J. Hutz, Associate Dean for Research Email: nolson @cwee.org (414) 229 -5920 Email: rjhutz @uwm.edu The Center for Work Education and Employment (CWEE) operates on the principle that skill building, The Milwaukee Community Outreach Partnership self empowerment, and work opportunities enable low Center, part of the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, income women and men on welfare to achieve self -suf- collaborates with the city, the local technical college, ficiency Through partnerships with corporations and the local school district, and community business nonprofit foundations, CWEE provides single parents organizations to attack unemployment in Milwaukee's with employment opportunities and support services to most depressed neighborhoods. The Center acts as a help them break the cycle of welfare dependency. CWEE voice of those it serves by surveying them on their uses team case management to identify and address the needs and experiences with employment. Survey needs of its participants, dispatching staff as needed to results are forwarded to area employers to aid them in handle legal issues, to teach time management or con developing their employment strategies. In doing so, flict resolution techniques, and to make referrals to other individuals have better opportunities for jobs, and services. A $20,000 program enhancement grant from neighborhood labor forces are strengthened. To help it the Urban Institute allowed CWEE to design and imple continue its work in the community, the University ment an extensive evaluation component. The evalua- receives a Community Outreach Partnership Centers tion process revealed that sixty -eight percent of clients grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban who complete job training found jobs paying an average Development. hourly wage of $8.02 and that 71 percent still worked after one year. Source: Colleges communities: partners in urban revitalization. (Mar. 1998) p24, Washington, DC: U.S. Source: What's working in welfare. www.what Depai intent of Housing and Urban Development. works.com /promising /frame.html, (Nov 4, 1998) Chicago, IL: Center for What Works. Find it on the Web at: http: /www.cwee.org Continued on next page. Education and Youth School Accountability Plan (SOS) tutor /mentor program provides recruitment, New Haven, Connecticut training, and placement of volunteer tutors /mentors at school sites throughout the summer. The city sponsored Population: 123,626 annual First Day Festival, held the first Sunday before Address: City of New Haven the first day of school, provides entertainment, free Education Department school supplies, food, and information about student Gateway Center support services. In addition, on the first day of school 54 Meadow Street businesses are asked to give employees who are parents New Haven, CT 06510 time off to come to school with their children. The ini- Contact: (203) 946 -8888 tiative involves the Mayor's Office of Children, Youth, and Families, civic and business leaders, teachers, faith New Haven's district -wide school accountability based leaders, parents, senior citizens, nonprofit service plan defines roles and responsibilities for the entire com- providers, volunteers, and youth. munity in contributing to the success of every child entering the public schools. The plan lays out principles Source: Stronger schools, stronger cities. by Audrey for improving education including setting clear expecta- M. Hutchinson, Denise Van Wyngaardt, 2004 p7 -12, tions for performance, focusing on student growth in Washington, DC: National League of Cities. addition to point -in -time performance, and using multi- Find it on the Web at: ple valid and reliable indicators in accountability deci- http: /www.ci.charleston.sc.us/dept/?nid=13 sions. It also includes recognizing shared responsibility for student success and rewarding and recognizing suc- cess in addition to imposing sanctions for failure. The Alive,.. and Loving Lite responsibilities and performance expectations are for Los Gatos, California the central office and district, individual schools, princi- pals and school leaders, teachers, students, and parents. Population: 28,592 The plan draws upon national experts in child develop- Address: Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Department ment, school reform, and public engagement to provide 110 East Main Street leadership and credibility. PO Box 949 Source: Stronger schools, stronger cities. by Audrey Los Gatos, CA 95031 M. Hutchinson, Denise Van Wyngaardt, (2004) p33 -37, Contact: Tim Morgan, Sergeant (408) 354-8600 Washington, DC: National League of Cities. Email: tmorgan @losgatosca.gov Los Gatos' Alive...and Loving Life program address es the multi- faceted culture of high -risk behavior. Municipal Leadership in Education Challenges to starting this program included educating Charleston, North Carolina adults and parents about allowing this behavior, youth Population: 96,650 with money to spend, limited healthy activities for the Address: City of Charleston youth, and limited level of cohesive collaboration Mayor's Office of Children, Youth, and Families between schools, local government, community organi- 32 Ann Street zations, and community members. As a result of numer- Charleston, SC 29403 ous meetings, an under 21 club was created, a music con Contact: (843) 965-4190 cert series developed, a youth commission to give them Email: mocyf@ci.charleston.sc.us a "voice" created, and high school and middle school based programs for diversity appreciation and relation- Charleston's Municipal Leadership in Education ship building between police and youth were estab- (MLE) Initiative reconnects the community with its pub lished. This program earned the League of California lic schools by providing and supporting initiatives Cities 2004 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the which equip children with the academic, social and Public Safety Category and was a Grand Prize winner. technological skills to succeed in the 21st century. It Source: 2004 League of California Cities Helen began with a community forum followed by 14 commu- Putnam Award for Excellence. nity sector meetings where participants identified chal- lenges and roadblocks that limit public engagement in Find it on the Web at: http: /www.cacities.org/ education. The MLE Initiative resulted in two ongoing index.jsp ?zone= wcm &previewStory =22696 public engagement projects. The Support Our Students Continued on next page. Education and Youth, continued Youth in Government /Youth in Action YouthPower Hampton, Virginia Holyoke, Massachusetts Population: 146,437 Population: 39,838 Address: City of Hampton Address: Nueva Esperanza, Inc. 22 Lincoln Street 401 Main Street Hampton, VA 23669 Holyoke, MA 01040 Contact: Cindy Carlson (757) 728 -3280 Contact: Imre Kepes, Co- director, El Arco Iris Email: ccarlson@hampton.gov (413) 536 -6956 Hampton's Youth in Government Youth in Action The YouthPower project brings Holyoke children initiative offers a pyramid of opportunities for youth, into the neighborhood planning process and enables including simple projects and community service, to them to assume significant roles in shaping their envi- advisory functions and shared leadership in which ronment. Past accomplishments for children of the young people perform important policy and planning YouthPower project include painting public murals, functions. Through the various opportunities, youth renovating park spaces, developing community maps, address issues that are important to them as well as to c reating street banners, and serving as leaders in the city, such as race relations, neighborhood safety, neighborhood planning workshops. A local university and transportation. In 2004, approximately 125 youth publishes the "YouthPower Guide," a manual aimed at held paid, intern, or volunteer positions within local young people which discusses the planning process. government and its boards and commissions. An addi- The Guide gives details about YouthPower's successful tional 500+ held similar roles throughout the commu- activities and explains how other young people can pity. This citywide initiative was selected as a finalist in become involved in their own neighborhood planning the 2004 Innovations in American Government processes. The program received a 2000 American Awards. This program was featured in City Showcase Planning Association (APA) award for an outstanding 2003 at NLC's Congress of Cities in Nashville, public education program. Tennessee and in the 2004 City Showcase at NLC's Congress of Cities in Indianapolis, Indiana. Source: El Arco Iris YouthPower program. by Kim McKeggie, APA Journal, v66 n4 (Apr. 2000) p14 -15, Source: 2003 City Showcase Application. Chicago, IL: American Planning Association. Find it on the Web at: http: /www.hampton.gov /foryouth Continued on next page. Housing and Community Development Affordable Housing Ordinance Inclusionary Zoning Program requires housing devel- San Diego, California opments to reserve at least 10 percent of their units for affordable housing. The Community Housing Program Population: 1,223,400 o ffers the rental homes constructed under the IZ Address: City of San Diego Program to residents at or below 50% of the area medi- Development Services an income and owner homes at sales prices affordable 1222 First Avenue, MS 301 to residents below 80% of the area median income and San Diego, CA 92101 assures that they remain affordable for 10 to 20 years. Contact: Todd Phillips, Senior Program Analyst, Under the Developer Incentives Program, develop Housing Commission (619) 578 -7558 ment fees are waived for participating developers and Email: DTODDP @SDHC.ORG the city offers additional incentives (expedited plan review processing, waives additional development San Diego has an ordinance (No. 142.1300) that fees, etc.) to those that offer more than the minimum requires all residential developments of two or more number of affordable units or offer units at lower rent units to include a ten percent affordable housing com- or sales prices. Longmont also provides Down ponent. An inclusionary zoning working group, that Payment Assistance and gap financing through its included developers, conducted a detailed economic Community Development Block Grant Program and analysis of the potential impact of a citywide ordi- its Affordable Housing Fund. nance, and it convinced developers that they would be Source: Communities open doors with affordable able to do business under the new law. The ordinance housing. Colorado Municipalities, v80 n5 (Oct. 2004) does not provide incentives or cost offsets for building p12, Denver, CO: Colorado Municipal Lea ue. affordable units because the economic analysis indicat- p P g ed that developers can easily cover the cost of afford- Find it on the Web at: http: /www.ci.longmont.co.us/ able units through the sale of market -rate units. cdbg /housing /index.htm Developers can, however, opt to make a fee -in -lieu payment based on the square footage of the entire proj- ect, instead of building the actual affordable units. The Spectrum inclusionary housing requirements can also be satis- Keene, New Hampshire fled by providing the same number of units at another site within the same community planning area. Population: 22,563 Address: City of Keene Source: Inclusionary housing: proven success in large Housing Authority cities. by Nicholas J. Brunick, Zoning Practice, n10 105 Castle Street (Oct. 2004) p4 -5, Chicago, IL: American Planning Keene, NH 03431 -3307 Association. Contact: Lola Grab, Development Officer (603) 352 -6161 Find it on the Web at: http: /www.sandiego.gov/ ext. 304 development services /news /pdf /ahinfo532.pdf Email: lgrab@kha.org Keene Housing Authority's Spectrum Program lnclusionary Zoning Program helps prepare residents for self sufficiency by simulat- Longmont, Colorado ing private market conditions through the use of step rents. If necessary, Spectrum allows residents to partic- Population: 71,093 ipate in workfare in lieu of rent, and provides a Safety p P Y Address: City of Longmont Net program for residents who experience financial Civic Center Complex setbacks caused by circumstances beyond their control. 350 Kimbark Street This program won a 2001 Award of Merit in Housing Longmont, CO 80501 and Community Development from the National Contact: Kathy Fedler, CDBG and Affordable Housing Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials. Programs Coordinator (303) 651-8736 Source: 2001 agency awards of merit in housing and Email: kathyfedler@ci.longmont.co.us community development. (2001) p23, Washington, In response to rising housing prices, Longmont DC: National Association of Housing and passed an Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance and Redevelopment Officials. launched a series of affordable housing programs. The Continued on next page. Housing and Community Development, continued Homebuyer Assistance Program Subdivision Revitalization Irving, Texas Westland, Michigan Population: 191,615 Population: 86,602 Address: City of Irving Address: City of Westland Housing and Human Services Deptartment Department of Housing and Community 2520 W. Irving Blvd, Suite 300 Development Irving, TX 75061 32715 Dorsey Road Contact: Vivian L. Ballou (972) 721 -4800 Westland, MI 48186 -4755 Email: vballou @ci.irving.tx.us Contact: James Gilbert, Director (734) 595 -0288 ext. 222 Email: jgilbertwh @comcast.net The goals of Irving's Homebuyer Assistance Program are to increase homeownership in neighbor- Westland pursued an initiative which included a hoods, assist low- to moderate income households variety of projects to revitalize the Carver subdivision, with home purchases, rehabilitate existing affordable part of a distressed neighborhood in a geographically housing stock, and leverage private monies for these isolated part of the city. The cornerstone of the initia- purposes with Federal grant funds. The city provides tive was the development of a new fire station and homebuyers with down payment, closing cost, mort- adjacent playground which helps reconnect the neigh gage buy -down, and minor repair assistance. For the borhood with the city government and acts as a cata- purchase of existing units, applicants with incomes lyst for more development. The one million dollar proj- between 30 and 50 percent of the median can receive ect was funded with state money and a Community up to $15,000, and applicants with incomes between 51 Development Block Grant (CDBG). Other projects and 80 percent of the median can receive up to $10,000. included the exterior clean -up of eyesore structures, Assistance for the purchase of a newly constructed unit the removal of numerous neglected structures, interior is up to $30,000 for down payment, closing cost, mort- renovation of existing housing, and construction of gage buy -down, and interest rate reduction. This pro- new infill housing. A special program for homebuyers gram was featured in the 2004 City Showcase at NLC's provides low- and moderate income families up to Congress of Cities in Indianapolis, Indiana. $5,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance. Source: 2004 City Showcase Application. Source: Westland: subdivision revitalization required creativity. by James Gilbert, Michigan Municipal Review, v74 n10 (Dec. 2001) p22 -23, Ann Arbor, MI: Michigan Municipal League. Continued on next page. Racial Justice Unity Project individual volunteer outreach officers to promote a c lear commitment to honor and support community West Virginia pP 5 diversity. By working side by side with citizens, the Population: 16,743 department demonstrates that it works to support the Address: Unity Project community. The goal of the program is to expand 522 Musgrave Street inclusion by encouraging participation in departmen- Clarksburg, WV 26301 tal activities. Bellingham received the 2004 Diversity Contact: James Hunt, Director (304) 622 -5621 Champion of the Year Award from the Association of Email: thehuntgroup @msn.com Washington Cities. Started in: 1999 Source: 2004 Association of Washington Cities Clarksburg's Unity Project addresses racism and Diversity Champion Awards. raises awareness of diversity issues. It grew out of the community's desire to evaluate its understanding of racism and diversity following a visit to Clarksburg by the Ku Klux Klan. The basic tenets of the project Together Effectively 4chievh g are to add value to existing community activities, to NltiiticulturalismTE( be grass roots driven and to avoid commercial domi- nance. When an existing activity is identified, the Westport, Connecticut Unity Project looks for ways to make it a success, Population: 25,749 sometimes taking a leadership role, sometimes a sup- Address: Town of Westport porting one. The Project gives advice and counsel to g roups who ask, facilitates community dialogue with 110 Myrtle Avenue the West Virginia Human Rights Commission, pro- Westport, CT 06880 vides needed awareness opportunities in the Central Contact: Barbara H. Butler, Human Services Director West Virginia area, and is a model for other commu- (203) 341-1066 nities which have started similar projects. This pro- Email: BButler@ci.westport.ct.us gram was runner up in the 2000 City Cultural Together Effectively Achieving Multiculturalism Diversity Awards, under 25,000 population category, (TEAM) brings together diverse members of the sponsored y NLC's National Black Caucus of Local Westport community to learn from one another, ana- Elected cted Officials (NBC LEO). lyze issues, evaluate options, and recommend actions Source: 2000 Innovation Awards Application 2000 to the town. There are 19 appointed residents who National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials City work on the initiative and maintain an ongoing dia- Cultural Diversity Awards Application. logue with city leaders. In 2003/2004, TEAM spon- sored public performances of plays with multicultur- Find it on the Web at: al themes, worked with the Interfaith Council to plan http: /www.wvunityproject.com around multicultural issues, met with high school classes to share life experiences on the 50th anniver- sary of Brown v. Board of Education, and worked with the school board on diversity goals for schools. Expanded Outreach Program 'TEAM celebrated NLC's 2003 Race Equality Week with a potluck supper showcasing the various ethnic Bellingham, Washington foods found in Westport. Population: 67,171 Source: National League of Cities Racial Justice Address: City of Bellingham Project. Police Department 505 Grand Avenue Find it on the Web at: http://www.TeamWestport.org Bellingham, WA 98225 Contact: Sgt. Florence Simon (360) 676 -6920 Email: fsimon @cob.org The Bellingham Police Department's Expanded Outreach program uses a multi -level approach with Continued on next page. Racial Justice, continued Racial Harmony and Fairness Cedar Valley Diversity Task Force Appreciation Team Stockton, California Waterloo, Iowa Population: 243,771 Population: 68,747 Address: City of Stockton Address: City of Waterloo 425 North El Dorado Street 620 Mulberry Street, Suite 101 Stockton, CA 95202 Waterloo, IA 50703 Contact: Florence Low, Program Manager III Contact: Walter Reed Jr., Executive Director (209) 937 -8279 (319) 291 -4441 Email: Florence.low@ci.stockton.ca.us Email: walter.reed@waterloo- ia.org Stockton's Racial Harmony and Fairness Task Force The Cedar Valley Diversity Appreciation Team addresses racial, cultural, and religious tensions in the (CVDAT) is a collaboration among the City of city, and creates solutions to solve these problems. It Waterloo, the Commission on Human Rights, and sev- consists of 26 top -level administrators of school dis- eral financial donors. Its purpose is improve race rela- tricts, religious agencies, city and county offices, busi- tions, encourage citizens to appreciate diversity, fight ness groups, and health organizations. The task force discrimination, and prevent hate crimes in the city. holds community forums to address diversity issues CVDAT sponsors a study circle program in which five and has a panel which hears presentations on experi- to 15 people meet to discuss and gain insights on issues ences with racism. Forums have included discussions surrounding racism. Once a participant graduates of education, law enforcement, jobs and unemploy- from the study circle program, he or she may join a ment practices, the faith community, and community roundtable to define problems, formulate plans, and goals. In response to issues raised in the forums, poli- take action to address racism. Action oriented roundta- cies addressing racism and other problems are outlined bles focus on such subtopics as business and econom- and explained to the appropriate departments. In addi- ics, schools, hate crimes, health policies, and criminal tion, the Task Force publishes a column in the city's justice. daily newspaper that highlights different cultures of Stockton. Source: Cedar Valley Diversity Appreciation Team builds relationships and changes attitudes. Cityscape, Source: 2003 National Black Caucus of Local Elected v56 n7 (Jan. 2001) p13, Des Moines, IA: Iowa League of Officials City Cultural Diversity Awards Application Cities. Find it on the Web at: http://www.wplwloo.libla.us/humanrights ...qs 1908_ 1p City of Tukwila Washington Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RE- AFFIRMING ITS COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION; AND JOINING THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES' PARTNERSHIP FOR WORKING TOWARD INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES IN THEIR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AS A FUNDAMENTAL ASPECT OF OUR COMMUNITIES. WHEREAS, America's cities and towns are the best place to make inclusiveness an every day priority, having local elected officials lead the way; and WHEREAS, the National League of Cities has created the Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities to support cities and towns in their commitment to inclusion; and WHEREAS, the National League of Cities and its members believe an inclusive community promotes equal opportunity, fairness, citizen participation, and citizen engagement; and WHEREAS, the National League of Cities President James C. Hunt, who is a Councilmember from Clarksburg, West Virginia, has invited local officials to join the Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities in making a commitment to build more inclusive communities in their own cities and towns; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES: Section 1. To re -affirm its commitment to inclusion as a fundamental aspect of our community; to make active efforts to seek to achieve this goal; and to urge its residents and businesses to support this effort. Section 2. The City of Tukwila joins the Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2006. ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED: Dennis Robertson, Council President Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Office of the City Attorney Resolution Number: CADocuments and SettingsvAfl UserskDesktopU CeffyIMSDATARResolutionstinctusion .doc DJ:ksn 10/512006 Page 1 of 1 Community Affairs and Parks Committee September 26, 2006 5:00 p.m. Present: Joan Hernandez, Chair; Joe Duffie, council member. Pam Linder, council member excused. Steve Mullet, Mayor; Bruce Fletcher, Director of Parks and Recreation; Evelyn Boykan, Program Manager, Human Services; Diane Jenkins, Administrative Assistant to the Council; Deborah Salas, Executive Director, Tukwila Community Schools Collaboration; and Chuck Parrish, community member. Presentations: Update on Tukwila Community Schools Collaboration Ms. Salas distributed a copy of a letter addressed to the Tukwila School Board and Tukwila City Council. Tukwila Community Schools Collaboration (TCSC) is at a critical junction and needs to address its mission and long -term funding sustainability. She pointed out that during 2006 -07 TCSC received $470,000 in revenues through grants and donations. The City of Tukwila contributed $75,000 through staffing'•for health, fitness, and recreation activities and in addition hosted spring break day camp, the health fair, and Dr. Seuss family literacy night. With the support of the City of Tukwila and Tukwila School District, it costs nearly $600,000 to operate TCSC. Funding from the Stuart Foundation will be reduced to $100,000 for the 2007 -08 school year and the 21 Century Schools grant will expire. TCSC will need to raise at least $500,000 each year to continue the program in its current form. Ms. Salas wanted to begin to engage the school district, city, and community partners /businesses in dialogue concerning the sustainability of this program. She highlighted the programs that are offered. Ms. Hernandez requested that copies of her letter be provided for the entire council. The committee recommended that Ms. Salas provide a TCSC update at a future COW. Business Agenda: A. WRIA 9 Interlocal Agreement for Green River, Duwamish. and Central Puget Sound Watersheds Mayor Mullet presented the WRIA 9 Interlocal Agreement for Green River, Duwamish, and Central Puget Sound Watershed. Through the previous interlocal, a plan was developed to restore fish habitat by identifying what areas needed to be addressed. There are four projects currently targeting the lower Duwamish and estuary. For the proposed interlocal, there are 16 cities participating and it will cost the City of Tukwila approximately $10,0 per year. He reviewed the funding structure and budget. Unanimous approval of the proposed Interlocal Agreement. Forward to 10/09/06 COW. B. Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities Ms. Hemandez reviewed the "Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities" as proposed by the National League of Cities (NLC). Many of the items suggested by NLC are occurring in Tukwila. Ms. Hernandez reviewed some of the NLC suggestions that cities could implement such as providing "educational opportunities designed to welcome and familiarize new residents" within the community and starting a "language bank of volunteer interpreters for all languages, including sign language." Ms. Boykan related that she has spoken with the school district about providing materials in different languages. Also, it is difficult to connect Tukwila residents with services due to transportation issues. Mr. Duffle reported that there are 41 languages spoken at Tukwila Elementary School. Ms. Boykan noted that at feast 25% of the residents in Tukwila speak a language other than English. Unanimous approval of Resolution, "Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities Forward to 10/9/06 COW. Adjournment: 6:45 p.m. Committee Chair Approval Minutes by DJ. Reviewed by RB. w ILA; COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS O i Z Initials 12 No. dip O j Meeting Date Prepared by 1 Mayor's review 1 ,-council review us k i 0 t ip�? 10/09/06 1 so' I ,t C" 1 I I' ITEM INFORMATION CAS NUMBER: 06-114 IORIGINAL AGENTDADATE: 10/09/06 AGENDA ITEM TITLE Interlocal Agreement for Green River, Duwamish, and Central Puget Sound Watersheds of Water Resource Inventory Area 9 (WRIA 9) CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other Mtg Date 10/9/06 Mtg Date 10/16/06 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date SPONSOR Council Mayor Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal P Police PIV SPONSOR'S Authorize Mayor to sign Interlocal Agreement for Green River, Duwamish, and Central SUNLMARY Puget Sound Watersheds of Water Resource Inventory Area 9 (WRIA 9) REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm. DA'T'E: 09/26/06 RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR /ADMIN. COMMIr1'EE Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $10,232 $10,232 -0- Fund Source: 000.03.513.100.49.01 Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 10/9/06 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 10/9/06 Memo from Mayor to Community Affairs Parks Committee dated 9/12/06 Copy of ILA Minutes from 9/26/06 Community Affairs and Parks Committee Meeting \1\11LA, City of Tukwila 0 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98188 Steven M. Mullet, Mayor 1 908 To: Community Affairs Parks Committee From: Mayor Mullet scy Date: September 12, 2006 RE: Interlocal Agreement for Green River, Duwamish, and Central Puget Sound Watersheds of Water Resource Inventory Area 9 (WRIA 9) Attached is an interlocal agreement to be signed by county and city governments who have a major interest in the Green River, Duwamish River, and Central Puget Sound Watersheds within WRIA 9. These agencies share interests in and are responsible for addressing long -term watershed planning and conservation of the aquatic ecosystems; provide collective planning, funding, and implementation of various activities and projects to improve the overall health of the Green River, Duwamish River, Central Puget Sound watersheds and Puget Sound; develop recommendations to restore Puget Sound; and identify and implement salmon conservation and recovery actions. Each party of the agreement will appoint one elective official to serve as its primary representative. A copy of the proposed budget for 2007 is also attached; the estimated cost to the City of Tukwila is $10,232. The term of the interlocal would be from 2006 -2015 and may be extended for additional terms. During 2001 -05, these agencies participated in "Making Our Watershed Fit for a King "Salmon Habitat Plan which was ratified by all parties. The parties to this interlocal agreement include: King County and the cities of Algona, Auburn, Black Diamond, Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Enumclaw, Federal Way, Kent, Maple Valley, Normandy Park, Renton, SeaTac, Seattle, Tacoma, and Tukwila. Phone: 206 433 -1800 City Hall Fax: 206 433 -1833 www.ci.tukwila.wa.us INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT For the Green River, Duwamish River, and Central Puget Sound Watersheds within the geographic planning area of Water Resource Inventory Area 9 (which includes portions of Water Resource Inventory Areas 8, 10, and 15) PREAMBLE THIS AGREEMENT "Agreement is entered into pursuant to Chapter 39.34 RCW by and among the eligible county and city governments signing this Agreement that are located in King County or Pierce County, lying wholly or partially within or having a major interest in the Green River, Duwamish River, and Central Puget Sound Watersheds and within the planning and management area of Watershed Resource Inventory Area 9 ,which includes portions of WRIA 8, 10, and 15, "WRIA 9 all political subdivisions of the State of Washington individually, for those signing this agreement, "Party and collectively "Parties WHEREAS, the planning and management area of WRIA 9 includes all of the area recognized by the State of Washington as WRIA 9 and portions of WRIA 8, 10, and 15; WHEREAS, the Parties share interests in and responsibility for addressing long -term watershed planning and conservation of the aquatic ecosystems of the Green River, Duwamish River, and Central Puget Sound Watersheds and wish to collectively provide for planning, funding and implementation of various activities and projects therein; and WHEREAS, the Parties have participated in an Interlocal Agreement for the years 2001- 2005 to develop "Making Our Watershed Fit for a King" "Salmon Habitat Plan contributed to the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Plan, and desire to continue providing efficient participation in the implementation of such plans; and WHEREAS, the Parties have demonstrated in the Salmon Habitat Plan that watershed ecosystem services are worth billions of dollars of value to local people in terms of stormwater management, pollution treatment, recreational value, and other expensive and difficult to replace services; and WHEREAS, the Parties seek information on watershed conditions and salmon conservation and recovery needs to inform local decision- making bodies regarding actions in response to listings under the Endangered Species Act "ESA and WHEREAS, the Parties have prioritized and contributed resources and funds for implementing projects and programs to protect and restore habitat; and WHEREAS, the Parties wish to monitor and evaluate implementation of the Salmon Habitat Plan through adaptive management; and WHEREAS, the Parties wish to continue to use adaptive management for identifying, coordinating and implementing basin plans and water quality, flood hazard reduction, water quantity, and habitat projects in the watersheds; and WRIA 9 ILA 2007 -2015 (WRIA 9 Forum recomd., mod. 8 -24 -06 and 10 -2 -06; legal review complete) Page 1 WHEREAS, the Parties have a strong interest in participating on the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council because of the contributions of the Green River, Duwamish River, and Central Puget Sound Watersheds to the overall health of Puget Sound; and WHEREAS, the Parties have a strong interest in participating on the Lead Entity Advisory Group and other groups associated with the Salmon Recovery Funding Board to collectively seek funding to implement the Salmon Habitat Plan; and WHEREAS, the Parties have a strong interest in participating on the Puget Sound Partnership to develop recommendations to restore the Puget Sound to health and sustain that health by 2020; and WHEREAS, the Parties recognize that identification of watershed issues, and implementation of salmon conservation and recovery actions may be carried out more efficiently if done cooperatively than if carried out separately and independently; and WHEREAS, individual Parties are taking separate and independent actions to improve the health of the Green River, Duwamish River, and the Central Puget Sound Watersheds and the overall health of Puget Sound; NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereto do mutually covenant and agree as follows: MUTUAL CONVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS 1. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meaning provided for below: 1.1 ELIGIBLE COUNTY AND CITY GOVERNMENTS: The local governments eligible for participation in this Agreement as parties are King County, and the Cities of Algona, Auburn, Black Diamond, Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Enumclaw, Federal Way, Kent, Maple Valley, Normandy Park, Renton, SeaTac, Seattle, Tacoma, Tukwila, and any newly incorporated city that lies fully or partially within the boundaries of WRIA 9. 1.2 WRIA 9 WATERSHED FORUM: The WRIA 9 Watershed Forum created herein is the governing body responsible for implementing this Agreement. The WRIA 9 Watershed Forum is comprised of designated representatives of eligible governments who have authorized the execution of and become Parties to this Agreement. 1.3 WRIA 9 STEERING COMMITTEE: The WRIA 9 Steering Committee referred to herein is the cooperative body comprised of a balance of stakeholder representatives and any other persons who are deemed by the Parties to this Agreement to be appropriate members for the implementation of the Salmon Habitat Plan. 1.4 GREEN /DUWAMISH AND CENTRAL PUGET SOUND WATERSHED WATER RESOURCE INVENTORY AREA 9 SALMON HABITAT PLAN: The Green /Duwamish and Central Puget Sound Watershed Water Resource Inventory Area 9 Salmon Habitat Plan is the plan developed by the WRIA 9 Steering Committee and ratified by all of the parties to an interlocal agreement for its development. The Salmon Habitat WRIA 9 ILA 2007 2015 (WRIA 9 Forum recomd., mod. 8 -24 -06 and 10 -2 -06; legal review complete) Page 2 Plan recommends actions that should be taken from 2006 through 2015 (ten years) to protect and restore salmon habitat, using an ecosystem approach, in the Green /Duwamish and Central Puget Sound Watersheds. This Salmon Habitat Plan may be amended from time to time according to the procedure in Section 6 herein and approved amendments shall be considered integral parts of the Salmon Habitat Plan. Efforts under the Salmon Habitat Plan are intended to complement habitat improvements in other parts of Puget Sound and hatchery and harvest actions to recover Puget Sound Chinook salmon and bull trout. The Salmon Habitat Plan constitutes a chapter of the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Plan. 1.5 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE: Management Committee as referred to herein consists of seven (7) elected officials or their designees. The seven elected officials of the Management Committee are chosen by the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum, according to the voting procedures in Section 5 herein, charged with certain oversight and administrative duties on the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum's behalf. 1.6 SERVICE PROVIDER: Service Provider, as used herein, means that agency, government, consultant, or other entity which supplies staffing or other resources to and for the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum, in exchange for payment. The Service Provider may be a Party to this Agreement. 1.7 FISCAL AGENT: The Fiscal Agent refers to that agency or government who performs all accounting services for the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum, as it may require, in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 39.34 RCW. 1.8 STAKEHOLDERS: Stakeholders refers to those public and private entities within WRIA 9 who reflect the diverse interests integral to implementing the Salmon Habitat Plan, which may include but is not limited to environmental and business interests. 2. PURPOSES. The purposes of this Agreement include the following: 2.1 To provide a mechanism to protect and restore the ecological health of the Green /Duwamish Rivers and Central Puget Sound Watersheds. 2.2 To provide a mechanism, through an annually agreed upon work plan, for implementing and coordinating local efforts to address issues with watershed -wide or basin implications, including but not limited to flood hazard reduction, surface and groundwater quality, water quantity, and habitat. 2.3 To provide a mechanism and governance and funding structures for jointly implementing the Salmon Habitat Plan. 2.4 To develop and take actions on key issues during the implementation of the Salmon Habitat Plan. 2.5 To provide a mechanism for cooperative review and implementation of recommended policies and regulations needed for response to listings under the Endangered Species Act. WRIA 9 ILA 2007 2015 (WRIA 9 Forum recomd., mod. 8 -24 -06 and 10 -2 -06; legal review complete) Page 3 2.6 To provide a venue for the ongoing participation of citizens and other stakeholders in salmon recovery and other watershed efforts and to ensure continued public outreach efforts to educate and garner support for current and future watershed and Endangered Species Act listed species response efforts by local governments and in accordance with the Salmon Habitat Plan. 2.7 To provide a mechanism for securing technical assistance and any available funding from federal, state, and other sources to implement the Salmon Habitat Plan. 2.8 To provide a mechanism for implementing other habitat, surface and groundwater quality, water quantity and flood hazard reduction projects with other local, regional, tribal, state, federal and non profit funds as may be contributed to or secured by the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum. 2.9 To annually recommend projects for grant funding by the King Conservation District through the King Conservation District's Forum grant program distribution. 2.10 To annually recommend projects for implementation of planning, engineering, permitting and construction tasks for the Green /Duwamish Ecosystem Restoration Projects in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 2.11 To provide a framework for cooperating and coordinating among the Parties on issues relating to WRIA 9 to meet the requirement of a commitment by any Party to participate in WRIA 9 planning and implementation, to prepare or implement a basin plan, or to respond to any state or federal law which may require these actions as a condition of any funding, permitting or other program of state or federal agencies. Participation is at the discretion of such Party to this Agreement. 2.12 To provide a mechanism to approve and support, through resources, funding from grant sources or other means, implementation of restoration and protection projects and programs. 2.13 To provide a mechanism for on -going monitoring and evaluation of the Salmon Habitat Plan implementation through adaptive management as defined in the Plan. It is not the purpose or intent of this Agreement to create, supplant, preempt or supersede the authority or role of any jurisdiction, governmental entity or water quality policy bodies including the Regional Water Quality Committee. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM. This Aareement shall become effective upon its execution bv at least five (5) of the eligible local governments within WRIA 9 representing at least seventy percent (70 of the affected population within the oeoaraohic area of WRIA 9. as authorized bv the legislative body of each local government. and further provided that after such signatures this Aareement has been filed bv King County in accordance with the terms of RCW 39.34.040 and .200. Once effective, this Agreement shall remain in effect for an initial term of nine (9) years; provided, however, that this Agreement may be extended for such additional terms as the Parties may agree to in writing with such extension being effective upon its execution by at least five (5) WRIA 9 ILA 2007 2015 (WRIA 9 Forum recomd., mod. 8 -24 -06 and 10 -2 -06; legal review complete) Page 4 of the eligible local governments within WRIA 9 representing at least seventy percent (70 of the affected population within the geographic area of WRIA 9, as authorized by the legislative body of each local government, and further provided that after such signatures this Agreement has been filed by King County in accordance with the terms of RCW 39.34.040 and .200. Such extension shall bind only those Parties executing the extension. 4. ORGANIZATION AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE WRIA 9 WATERSHED FORUM. The Parties to this Agreement hereby establish a WRIA 9 Watershed Forum to serve as the formal governance structure for carrying out the purposes of this Agreement. The WRIA 9 Watershed Forum is a voluntary association of the county and city governments located wholly or partially within the management area of or having a major interest in WRIA 9 who choose to be Parties to this Agreement. 4.1 Each Party to this Agreement shall appoint one (1) elected official to serve as its primary representative, and one (1) alternate representative to serve on the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum. The alternate representative may be a different elected official or senior staff person. 4.2 Upon the effective execution of this Agreement and the appointment of representatives to the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum, the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum shall meet and choose from among its members, according to the provisions of Section 5 herein, seven (7) officials or their designees, to serve as a Management Committee to oversee and direct the scope of work, funds, and personnel agreed to and contributed under this Agreement, in accordance with the adopted annual budget and work program and such other directions as may be provided by the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum. Representatives of the Fiscal Agent and Service Provider may serve as non voting ex officio members of the Management Committee. The Management Committee shall act as the executive subcommittee of the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum, responsible for oversight and evaluation of any Service Providers or consultants, administration of the budget and work plan, and for providing recommendations on administrative matters to the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum for action, consistent with other subsections of this section. The WRIA 9 Watershed Forum shall consider new appointments or reappointments to the Management Committee every two years following its initial appointments. 4.3 The services cost shared under this agreement shall be provided to the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum by the Service Provider, which shall be King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, unless selected otherwise by the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum. The Management Committee shall prepare a Memorandum of Understanding to be signed by a representative of the Service Provider, and a representative of the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum, which shall set out the expectations for services so provided. Services should include, without limitation, identification of and job descriptions for dedicated staff in increments no smaller than 0.5 Full Time Equivalent, description of any WRIA 9 ILA 2007 2015 (WRIA 9 Forum recomd., mod. 8 -24 -06 and 10 -2 -06; legal review complete) Page 5 supervisory role retained by the Service Provider over any staff performing services under this Agreement, and a method of regular consultation between the Service Provider and the Management Committee concerning the performance of services hereunder. 4.3.1 A subset of the Parties to this Agreement may purchase and cost share services from the Service Provider in addition to the annual cost shared services agreed to by all Parties pursuant to Section 4.3 herein. 4.3.2 The Management Committee shall prepare a Memorandum of Understanding to be signed by a representative of the Service Provider, and a representative of the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum, which shall set out the expectations for the additional services so provided to the subset of Parties to this Agreement. 4.4 The WRIA 9 Watershed Forum, by September 1 of each year, shall establish and approve an annual budget that provides for the level of funding and total resource obligations of the Parties for the following calendar year. Such obligations are to be allocated on a proportional basis based on the average of the population, assessed valuation and area attributable to each Party to this Agreement, in accordance with the formula set forth in Exhibit A, which formula and accompanying data shall be updated by the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum when more current data become available. Tacoma's cost share will be determined on an annual basis by the Parties and will be included in the annual updates to Exhibit A. The weight accorded Tacoma's vote for weighted voting pursuant to Section 5 herein shall correspond to Tacoma's cost share for each year relative to the cost shares contributed by the other Parties. 4.4.1 The level of funding, total resource obligations, and allocation of obligations for those members of the Parties that agree to cost share additional services pursuant to Subsection 4.3.1 herein shall be negotiated and determined by those Parties purchasing the additional services. 4.4.2 The WRIA 9 Watershed Forum shall incorporate the negotiated additional cost share and incorporate the services in its annual budget and work plan. 4.5 The WRIA 9 Watershed Forum shall oversee and administer the expenditure of budgeted funds and shall allocate the utilization of resources contributed by each Party or obtained from other sources in accordance with the approved annual work program. 4.6 The WRIA 9 Watershed Forum shall review and evaluate the duties to be assigned to the Management Committee hereunder and the performance of the Fiscal Agent and Service Provider to this Agreement, and shall provide for whatever actions are necessary to ensure that quality services are efficiently, effectively and responsibly delivered in the performance of the purposes of this Agreement. The performance of the Service Provider shall be assessed every three years. WRIA 9 ILA 2007 -2015 (WRIA 9 Forum recomd., mod. 8 -24 -06 and 10 -2 -06; legal review complete) Page 6 4.7 The WRIA 9 Watershed Forum may contract with similar watershed forum governing bodies such as the Puget Sound Shared Salmon Strategy and Puget Sound Partnership or any other entities for any lawful purpose related to the purposes provided for in this agreement. The Parties may choose to create a separate legal or administrative entity under applicable state law, including without limitation a nonprofit corporation or general partnership, to accept private gifts, grants or financial contributions, or for any other lawful purpose consistent with the purposes provided for herein. 4.8 The WRIA 9 Watershed Forum shall adopt other rules and procedures that are consistent with its purposes as stated herein and are necessary for its operation. 5. VOTING. The WRIA 9 Watershed Forum shall make decisions, approve scopes of work, budgets, priorities, and any other actions necessary to carry out the purposes of this Agreement as follows: 5.1 Decisions shall be made using a consensus model as much as possible. Each Party agrees to use its best efforts and exercise good faith in consensus decision making. Consensus may be reached by unanimous agreement of the Parties. If unanimous agreement of members cannot be reached then the Parties to this agreement may reach consensus by a majority recommendation with a minority report. Any Party who does not accept a majority decision may request weighted voting as set forth below. 5.2 In the event consensus cannot be achieved, as determined by rules and procedures adopted by the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum, the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum shall take action on a dual majority basis, as follows: 5.2.1 Each Party, through its appointed representative, may cast its weighted vote in connection with a proposed WRIA 9 Watershed Forum action. 5.2.2 The weighted vote of each Party in relation to the weighted votes of each of the other Parties shall be determined by the percentage of the annual contribution made by each Party as set in accordance with Section 4.4 herein in the year in which the vote is taken. 5.2.3 For any action subject to weighted voting to be deemed approved, valid and binding, an affirmative vote must be cast by both a majority of the Parties to this Agreement and by a majority of the weighted votes of the Parties to this Agreement. A vote of abstention shall be recorded as a "no" vote. 6. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SALMON HABITAT PLAN. The Salmon Habitat Plan shall be implemented consistent with the following: 6.1 The WRIA 9 Steering Committee, which shall be appointed by the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum, shall be an advisory body responsible for making recommendations for implementing the Salmon Habitat Plan to the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum, including substantive plan amendments recommended as a result of adaptive management. The WRIA 9 Steering Committee shall provide information to the WRIA 9 Watershed WRIA 9 ILA 2007 2015 (WRIA 9 Forum recomd., mod. 8 -24 -06 and 10 -2 -06; legal review complete) Page 7 Forum regarding progress in achieving the goals and objectives of the Salmon Habitat Plan. Recommendations of the WRIA 9 Steering Committee are to be consistent with the purposes of this Agreement. The WRIA 9 Watershed Forum may authorize additional advisory bodies to the WRIA 9 Steering Committee, such as an adaptive management work group. 6.2 The WRIA 9 Watershed Forum shall act to approve or remand any substantive changes to the Salmon Habitat Plan based upon recommendations by the WRIA 9 Steering Committee within ninety (90) days of receipt of the proposed changes, according to the voting procedures of Section 5 herein. In the event that the Salmon Habitat Plan changes are not so approved, the recommended changes shall be returned to the WRIA 9 Steering Committee for further consideration and amendment and thereafter returned to the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum for decision. 6.3 The WRIA 9 Watershed Forum shall determine when ratification is needed of substantive changes to the Salmon Habitat Plan by the Parties. The changes shall be referred to the Parties for ratification prior to the submission to any regional, state, or federal agency for further action. Ratification means an affirmative action, evidenced by a resolution, motion, or ordinance of the local government's legislative body, by at least five Parties representing at least seventy percent (70 of the total population within the geographic planning and management area of WRIA 9. 6.4 Upon remand for consideration of any portion or all of the Salmon Habitat Plan by any regional, state or federal agency the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum shall undertake a review for consideration of the remanded portion or plan. The WRIA 9 Watershed Forum may include further referral to the WRIA 9 Steering Committee for recommendation or amendments thereto. 6.5 The Parties agree that any changes to the Salmon Habitat Plan shall not be forwarded separately by any Party to any regional, state or federal agency unless the changes have been approved and ratified as provided herein. 7. OBLIGATIONS OF PARTIES: BUDGET: FISCAL AGENT: RULES. 7.1 Each Party shall be responsible for meeting only its individual obligations hereunder as established in the annual budget adopted by the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum under this Agreement, including all such obligations related to the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum and WRIA 9 Steering Committee funding, technical support and participation in related planning and implementation of projects, and activities as set forth herein. It is anticipated that separate actions by the legislative bodies of the Parties will be necessary from time to time in order to carry out these obligations. 7.2 The maximum funding responsibilities imposed upon the parties during each year of this Agreement shall not exceed the amounts that are established annually pursuant to Section 4.4 herein. WRIA 9 ILA 2007 2015 (WRIA 9 Forum recomd., mod. 8 -24 -06 and 10 -2 -06; legal review complete) Page 8 7.3 No later than September 1 of each year of this Agreement, the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum shall adopt a budget, including its overhead and administrative costs, for the following calendar year. The budget shall propose the level of funding and other (e.g., staffing) responsibilities of the individual parties for the following calendar year and shall propose the levels of funding and resources to be allocated to specific prioritized planning and implementation activities within WRIA 9. The Parties shall thereafter take whatever separate legislative or other actions as may be necessary to address such individual responsibilities under the proposed budget, and shall have done so no later than December 1 of each year. Parties may elect to secure grant funding to meet their individual obligations. 7.4 Funds collected from the Parties or other sources on behalf of the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum shall be maintained in a special fund by King County as Fiscal Agent and as ex officio treasurer on behalf of the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum pursuant to rules and procedures established and agreed to by the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum. Such rules and procedures shall set out billing practices and collection procedures and any other procedures as may be necessary to provide for its efficient administration and operation. 7.5 Any Party to this Agreement may inspect and review all records maintained in connection with such fund at any reasonable time. 8. LATECOMERS. A county or city government in King County lying wholly or partially within the management area of or with a major interest in WRIA 9 which has not become a Party to this Agreement within twelve (12) months of the effective date of this Agreement may become a Party by obtaining written consent of all the Parties to the Agreement. The provisions of Section 5 herein otherwise governing decisions of the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum shall not apply to this section. The Parties of the Agreement and any governments seeking to become a Party shall jointly determine the terms and conditions under which a government may become a new Party. The terms and conditions shall include payment of an amount by the new Party to the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum. The amount of payment is determined jointly by the existing Parties of the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum and the new Party. The payment of the new Party is to be a fair and proportionate share of all costs associated with activities undertaken by the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum as of the date the government becomes a new Party. Any government that becomes a Party pursuant to this section shall thereby assume the general rights and responsibilities of all other Parties. 9. TERMINATION. 9.1 The obligations of any Party under this Agreement may be terminated by the Party, through action of its governing body, only upon sixty (60) days' written notice to the other Parties by not later than November 1 for termination effective January 1 of the following year. The terminating Party shall remain fully responsible for meeting all of its funding and other obligations through the end of the calendar year in which such notice is given, WRIA 9 ILA 2007 2015 (WRIA 9 Forum recomd., mod. 8 -24-06 and 10 -2 -06; legal review complete) Page 9 together with any other costs that may have been incurred on behalf of such terminating Party up to the effective date of such termination. It is expected that the makeup of the Parties to this Agreement may change from time to time. Regardless of any such changes, the Parties choosing not to exercise the right of termination shall each remain obligated to only meet their respective share of the obligations of the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum as reflected in the annual budget. The shares of any terminating Party shall not be the obligation of any of the Parties not choosing to exercise the right of termination. 9.2 This Agreement may be terminated in its entirety at any time by the written agreement of all of the Parties. 10. HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION. To the extent permitted by state law as to city and county governments, and federal law as governing to tribes, and for the limited purposes set forth in this Agreement, each Party shall protect, defend, hold harmless and indemnify the other Parties, their officers, elected officials, agents and employees, while acting within the scope of their employment as such, from and against any and all claims (including demands, suits, penalties, liabilities, damages, costs, expenses, or losses of any kind or nature whatsoever) arising out of or in any way resulting from such Party's own negligent acts or omissions related to such Party's participation and obligations under this Agreement. Each Party to this Agreement agrees that its obligations under this subsection extend to any claim, demand and /or cause of action brought by or on behalf of any of its employees or agents. For this purpose, each Party, by mutual negotiation, hereby waives, with respect to the other Parties only, any immunity that would otherwise be available against such claims under the industrial insurance act provisions of Title 51 RCW. In the event that either Party incurs any judgment, award, and /or cost arising therefrom, including attorneys' fees, to enforce the provisions of this Section, all such fees, expenses, and costs shall be recoverable from the responsible Party to the extent of that Party's culpability. The provisions of this Section shall survive and continue to be applicable to Parties exercising the right of termination pursuant to Section 9 herein. 11. NO ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY. In no event do the Parties to this Agreement intend to assume any responsibility, risk or liability of any other Party to this Agreement or otherwise with regard to any Party's duties, responsibilities or liabilities under the Endangered Species Act, or any other act, statute, regulation or ordinance of any local municipality or government, the State of Washington, or the United States. 12. VOLUNTARY AGREEMENT. This Agreement is voluntary and is acknowledged and agreed that no Party is committing to adopt or implement any actions or recommendations that may be contained in the Salmon Habitat Plan. 13. NO PRECLUSION OF ACTIVITIES OR PROJECTS. Nothing herein shall preclude any one or more of the Parties from choosing or agreeing to fund or implement any work, activities or projects associated with any of the purposes hereunder by separate agreement or action, WRIA 9 ILA 2007 2015 (WRIA 9 Forum recomd., mod. 8 -24 -06 and 10 -2 -06; legal review complete) Page 10 provided that any such decision or agreement shall not impose any funding, participation or other obligation of any kind on any Party which is not a party to such decision or agreement. 14. NO THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to, nor shall it be construed to, create any rights in any third party, including without limitation the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, any agency or department of the United States, or the State of Washington, or to form the basis for any liability on the part of the WRIA 9 Watershed Forum or any of the Parties, or their officers, elected officials, agents and employees, to any third party. 15. AMENDMENTS. This Agreement may be amended, altered or clarified only by the unanimous consent of the Parties to this Agreement, and requires authorization and approval by each Party's governing body. 16. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. 17. APPROVAL BY PARTIES' GOVERNING BODIES. The governing body of each Party must approve this Agreement before any representative of such Party may sign this Agreement. 18. FILING OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall be filed by King County in accordance with the provisions of RCW 39.34.040 and .200 and with the terms of Section 3 herein. 19. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement among the Parties, and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and agreements, oral or otherwise, regarding the specific terms of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the dates indicated below: Approved as to form: CITY OF ALGONA By: By: Title: Title: Date: Date: WRIA 9 ILA 2007 2015 (WRIA 9 Forum recomd., mod. 8 -24 -06 and 10 -2 -06; legal review complete) Page 11 Approved as to form: CITY OF AUBURN By: By: Title: Title: Date: Date: Approved as to form: CITY OF BLACK DIAMOND By: By: Title: Title: Date: Date: Approved as to form: CITY OF BURIEN By: By: Title: Title: Date: Date: Approved as to form: CITY OF COVINGTON By: By: Title: Title: Date: Date: WRIA 9 ILA 2007 -2015 (WRIA 9 Forum recomd., mod. 8 -24 -06 and 10 -2 -06; legal review complete) Page 12 Approved as to form: CITY OF DES MOINES By: By: Title: Title: Date: Date: Approved as to form: CITY OF ENUMCLAW By: By: Title: Title: Date: Date: Approved as to form: CITY OF FEDERAL WAY By: By: Title: Title: Date: Date: Approved as to form: CITY OF KENT By: By: Title: Title: Date: Date: WRIA 9 ILA 2007 -2015 (WRIA 9 Forum recomd., mod. 8 -24 -06 and 10 -2 -06; legal review complete) Page 13 Approved as to form: KING COUNTY By: By: Title: Title: Date: Date: Approved as to form: CITY OF MAPLE VALLEY By: By: Title: Title: Date: Date: Approved as to form: CITY OF NORMANDY PARK By: By: Title: Title: Date: Date: Approved as to form: CITY OF RENTON By: By: Title: Title: Date: Date: WRIA 9 ILA 2007 -2015 (WRIA 9 Forum recomd., mod. 8 -24 -06 and 10 -2 -06; legal review complete) Page 14 Approved as to form: CITY OF SEATAC By: By: Title: Title: Date: Date: Approved as to form: CITY OF SEATTLE By: By: Title: Title: Date: Date: Approved as to form: CITY OF TACOMA By: By: Title: Title: Date: Date: Approved as to form: CITY OF TUKWILA By: By: Title: Title: Date: Date: WRIA 9 ILA 2007 -2015 (WRIA 9 Forum recomd., mod. 8 -24 -06 and 10 -2 -06; legal review complete) Page 15 Community Affairs and Parks Committee September 26, 2006 5:00 p.m. Present: Joan Hernandez, Chair; Joe Duffie, council member. Pam Linder, council member excused. Steve Mullet, Mayor; Bruce Fletcher, Director of Parks and Recreation; Evelyn Boykan, Program Manager, Human Services; Diane Jenkins, Administrative Assistant to the Council; Deborah Salas, Executive Director, Tukwila Community Schools Collaboration; and Chuck Parrish, community member. Presentations: Update on Tukwila Community Schools Collaboration Ms. Salas distributed a copy of a letter addressed to the Tukwila School Board and Tukwila City Council. Tukwila Community Schools Collaboration (TCSC) is at a critical junction and needs to address its mission and Tong -term funding sustainability. She pointed out that during 2006 -07 TCSC received $470,000 in revenues through grants and donations. The City of Tukwila contributed $75,000 through staffing for health, fitness, and recreation activities and in addition hosted spring break day camp, the health fair, and Dr. Seuss family literacy night. With the support of the City of Tukwila and Tukwila School District, it costs nearly $600,000 to operate TCSC. Funding from the Stuart Foundation will be reduced to $100,000 for the 2007 -08 school year and the 21 Century Schools grant will expire. TCSC will need to raise at least $500,000 each year to continue the program in its current form. Ms. Salas wanted to begin to engage the school district, city, and community partners /businesses in dialogue concerning the sustainability of this program. She highlighted the programs that are offered. Ms. Hernandez requested that copies of her letter be provided for the entire council. The committee recommended that Ms. Salas provide a TCSC update at a future COW. Business Agenda: A. WRIA 9 Interlocal Agreement for Green River. Duwamish, and Central Puget Sound Watersheds Mayor Mullet presented the WRIA 9 Interlocal Agreement for Green River, Duwamish, and Central Puget Sound Watershed. Through the previous interlocal, a plan was developed to restore fish habitat by identifying what areas needed to be addressed. There are four projects currently targeting the lower Duwamish and estuary. For the proposed interlocal, there are 16 cities participating and it will cost the City of Tukwila approximately $10,000 per year. He reviewed the funding structure and budget. Unanimous approval of the proposed Interlocal Agreement. Forward to 10/09/06 COW. B. Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities Ms. Hernandez reviewed the "Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities" as proposed by the National League of Cities (NLC). Many of the items suggested by NLC are occurring in Tukwila. Ms. Hernandez reviewed some of the NLC suggestions that cities could implement such as providing "educational opportunities designed to welcome and familiarize new residents" within the community and starting a "language bank of volunteer interpreters for all languages, including sign language." Ms. Boykan related that she has spoken with the school district about providing materials in different languages. Also, it is difficult to connect Tukwila residents with services due to transportation issues. Mr. Duffie reported that there are 41 languages spoken at Tukwila Elementary School. Ms. Boykan noted that at least 25% of the residents in Tukwila speak a language other than English. Unanimous approval of Resolution, "Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities Forward to 10/9/06 COW. Adjournment: 6:45 p.m. Committee Chair Approval Minutes by DJ. Reviewed by RB. COUNCIL A GENDA SYNOPSIS 411 sZS Initials ITEM NO. I sit 4 I eeng Date Prepared I Mayor's review unci s �di 1 Mti Dt P d b j�reviery 10/09/06 I 7M I Val{ 10/16/06 tS 7908 5 0_, ITEM INFORMATION CAS NUMBER: 06-115 I ORIGL IALAGENDA DA FL: OCTOBER 9, 2006 AGENDA ITEM TITLE Resolution in support of Transit Now. CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other Mtg Date 10/9/06 Mtg Date Mtg Date 10/16/06 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date: SPONSOR Council Mayor Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire Le PAR Police PW SPONSOR'S At the October 2, 2006 Council meeting, there was a presentation on Transit Now. Council SUMMARY requested a resolution be drafted to show support for Transit Now. Transit Now will provide additional funding by increasing the sales tax by one -tenth of one percent (0.1 that would dedicated to new and expanded transit service throughout King County. REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm. DAZE: 10/9/06 RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR /ADMIN. Approve resolution. COMMIIIEE presented to Transportation Committee same night, 10/9/06. COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $0.00 $0.00 Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 10/09/06 I 10/16/06 MTG. DATE I ATTACHMENTS 10/09/06 1 Information Memo dated October 4, 2006 Resolution Draft Presented to Transportation Committee same night, 10/09/06 10/16/06 INFORMATION MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Mullet From: Public Works Director rl Date: October 4, 2006 Subject: Resolution in Support of Transit Now ISSUE City Council requested a resolution in support of Transit Now be drafted for consideration. BACKGROUND At the October 2, 2006 meeting of the City Council, a presentation on the merits of Transit Now was made. In response, the City Council requested that City Staff draft a resolution in support of the initiative. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the proposed resolution be forwarded to the Committee of the Whole for discussion. DRAFT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE "TRANSIT NOW" INITIATIVE. WHEREAS, King County Executive Ron Sims has proposed a one -tenth of one percent increase in the sales tax in King County to support and increase levels of Metro Transit bus service; and WHEREAS, to keep up with regional growth, this proposed increase would enable Metro to expand system -wide bus service by an estimated 15 -20% over the next ten years; and WHEREAS, improvements would be made on approximately 35 major Metro bus routes where ridership is heaviest, and new service would be created in residential areas of South King County; and WHEREAS, the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system would be implemented in five key corridors, providing more frequent all-day service, faster trips, more comfortable vehicles and stations, advanced customer information, and traffic signal priority for buses; and WHEREAS, an estimated additional 60,000 new riders would join the current 335,000 riders per day on buses that would arrive more frequently, travel faster, and be more environmentally friendly; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to provide their support and endorsement of Executive Sims in his action to improve County -wide transit service; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: The City Council strongly supports "Transit Now," and endorses King County Executive Ron Sims' efforts to improve transit service within King County. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2006. ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED: Dennis Robertson, Council President Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Office of the City Attorney Resolution Number: C: \Documents and Settings \All Users Desktop Kelly \MSDATA Resolutions \Transit Now.doc JM:ksn 10/5/2006 Page 1 of 1 Nt41LA ;q•• COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS Initials ITEM No. iJI Q A i �j Meeting Date Prepared by 1 Mayor's r review unci! review ,N.� f 2 10/09/06 I Diane I A t 1 r a t /1 I I 1 1 ITEM INFORMATION CAS NUMBER: 06-116 I ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 10/09/06 AGENDA ITEMTITLE Review of Proposed 2007 Budget and CIP CAI'EGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other Mtg Date 10/09/06 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date SPONSOR Council Mayor Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal P&R Police PW SPONSOR'S As the committees review portions of the budget, this information will be reviewed and SUILMARY discussed at the upcoming Committee of the Whole and Regular meetings. A copy of the schedule to review the Proposed 2007 Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is attached. REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm. DALE: All Committees (per attached schedule) RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR /ADMIN. COM�1I l I LE COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE I RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTIO MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 10/09/06 I Information Memo dated 10/5/06 2007 Proposed Budget CIP Review Schedule MEMORANDUM October 5, 2006 TO: Members, Tukwila City Council FR: Diane Jenkins, Administrative Assistant RE: Review of Proposed 2007 Budget CIP Attached is the schedule for the review of the Proposed 2007 Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP). A public hearing is scheduled to be held on November 20. These documents are scheduled to be adopted on December 11. Please plan on bringing your copy of the Proposed 2007 Budget and CIP to each of the upcoming committee meetings (Transportation, Utilities, Finance Safety, and Community Affairs and Parks), Committee of the Whole meetings, and Regular Council meetings. 2007 Proposed Budget & CIP Review Schedule Finance & Safety 1st & 3rd Monday Utilities 1st & 3rd Tuesday Transportation 2nd & 4th Monday Community & Parks 2nd & 4th Tuesday Monday, 10/16/2006 Revenues All Funds - pg. 1 -25 City Council - pg. 27- 30 Mayor's Office - pg. 31- 34 Sister City Committee - pg. 35 Equity & Diversity - pg. 39 Finance - pg. 55 -60 Dept 20 Fund - pg. 136 Financial Policies - pg. 200 -203 Planning Model, Att. A & B - pg. VII -X Projected Debt Capacity - pg. 204 Police Department - pg. 83 -98 Hotel /Motel Tax - pg. 137 Contingency Fund - pg. 143 Debt Service - pg. 145 -148 Insurance Fund 502 - pg. 176 Insurance LEOFF - pg. 177 Firemen's Pension - pg. 178 Monday, 11/6/2006 Admin Services - pg. 48 -54 Municipal Court - pg. 45 -46 Fire Department - pg. 99 -116 Fire Equip Reserve - pg. 144 Tuesday, 10/17/06 Water CIP - pg. XV -XVI, 77 -111 Budget - pg. 153 -157 Sewer CIP - pg. XVII - XVIII, 112 -137 Budget - pg. 158 -163 Surface Water CIP - pg. XIX - XX, 138 -166 Budget - pg. 168 -172 Tuesday, 11/7/2006 Parks & Recreation (ESA Projects) CIP - pg. 19 -29 Budget - pg. 149 General Gov - 303 Fund CIP - pg. 70 -71 Budget - pg. 151 Facilities - 302 Fund CIP - pg. 72 -76 Budget - pg. 150 PW Administration Budget - pg. 117 -135 Equip Rental - 501 Fund Budget - pg. 173 -175 Monday, 10/9/06 PW Administration /Streets PW Budget - pg. 117 -135 Residential Streets Budget - pg. 138 -139 Bridges & Comm Streets Budget - pg. 140 -142 Facilities - 302 Fund Budget - pg. 150 General Gov - 303 Fund Budget - pg. 151 Equip Rental - 501 Fund Budget - pg. 173 -175 Monday, 10/23/06 CIP - pg. I -X Planning Model, Att. C - pg. XI -XIV Residential Streets CIP - pg. 1 -4 Bridges & Commercial Streets CIP - pg. 30 -69 General Gov - 303 Fund CIP - pg. 70 -71 Facilities - 302 Fund CIP - pg. 72 -76 h: \Diane \BudgetandFinancial \2007 Budget Info12007 Committee Agenda Schedule for Budget Review.xls Tuesday, 10 /10/06 CIP General All Policies - pg. I -VI Planning Model, Att. A - pg. VII - IX Human Svces- pg. 36 -37 Human Svces Agencies - pg. 181 -182 Capital Items Summary - pg. 179 -180 Tuesday, 10/24/05 Planning Commission - pg. 38 DCD Dept. - pg. 73 -82 Parks CIP - pg. 5 -29 Budget - pg. 61 -72 and 149 Golf CIP - pg. XXI -XXII, 167 -168 Budget - pg. 164 -167 Arts Commission - pg. 40 -41 Park Commission - pg. 42 -43 Library Advisory Board - pg. 44 10/6/2006 Tentative Agenda Schedule MONTH F EFI 11 T`I 7 Z TING 4 LAR C10.Wr TII c October 2 9 16 23 30th See agenda packet Special Presentation: Special Issues: Fifth Monday of the cover sheet for this climate U.S. Mayors Continuation of month —no Council (October 9, 2006 Seattle) protection agreement review of Proposed week's agenda (Kim Drury, City of 2007 Budget and meeting scheduled OP. Committee of the Appointments to V hole meeting) Introduction of new employees Appointments: COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING TO Human Services BE FOLLOWED BY A Advisory Board SPECIAL MthtiNG Consent Agenda: Accept as complete 2005 Small Drainage Program project Accept as complete Strander Blvd. Storm Drainage and Pump Station #17. Public Hearing.. An ordinance amending the Zoning Code to regulate the siting of wireless communi- cations facilities. Unfinished Business: Contin uation o f review of Propo 2007 Budget an d C New Business: A resolution ordering the cancellation of outstanding claims/ payroll checks, and gift certificates. A resolution regarding annual wr ite -off of accounts receivable and return check write -offs. November 6 13 20 27 10th Unfinished Busines Special Issues: Special Presentation: Veterans Day Continuation of Continuation of Recycler of the Year (City offices closed) review of Proposed review of Proposed award (to be presented to 2007 Budget and CIP. 2007 Budget and CIP. a local recycler) 23^d 24th Public Hearing: Thanksgiving, and day Proposed 2007 Budget after Thanksgiving and CIP. (City offices closed) December 4 11 18 25 25 th Christmas Day City offices closed (City offices closed) Upcoming Meetings Si Events OCTOBER 2006 9th (Monday) 1Oth (Tuesday) filth (Wednesday) 12th (Thursday)- 13th (Friday) 14th :(Saturday) I Transportation Community Affairs Sister City Cmte, Sister City Human Services Cmte, Parks Cmte, 5:30 PM delegation Advisory 5:00 PM 5: 00 PM (CR #3) arrives from Board, (CR #1) (CR #3) EXTRA MEETING! Japan (here 10:00 AM through (Human Civil Service Highway 99 October 16) Services office) Commission, Action Cmte, ommission, 7:00 PM 5:00 PM (Community Center) CR #3) City Council Committee of the Whole Mtg., 7:00 PM (Council Chambers) 16th (Monday) 17112 (Tuesday} 18th (FVednesdayy 19th (Thursday) lath (Friday) 21st (Saturday) Sister City Utilities Cmte, Crime Hot Spots Domestic Chipper delegation 5:00 PM Task Force Mtg., Violence Task Day returns to (CR #1) 10:00 AM Force, 10:00 AM to Japan (CR #5) 12:00 NOON 1:00 PM (CR #5) Mil•Nime S ister City Cmte, 5:30 PM Tukwila 7 x11 1 (CR #3) Historical TL� EXTRA Society, 7:00 PM Finance Parks (Foster Library) Safety Cmte, Commission, 5:00 PM 5:30 PM (CR #3) (Community Center) City Council Regular Mtg., Library Advisory 7:00 PM Board, (Council 7:00 PM Chambers) (Foster Library) Apartment Managers' Networking Lunch: Periodically as scheduled. Contact Robbie Burns at 206- 431 -2197. Arts Commission: 1st Tues., 5:00 PM, Tukwila Community Center. Contact Kimberly Matej at 206 767 -2342. Chamber of Commerce's Tukwila Government and Community Affairs Committee: lst Tues., 12:00 Noon, Chamber Offices. Contact Nancy Damon at 206 -575 -1633. Chipper Days, sponsored by the Wash. State Dept. of Agriculture: 3rd Sat., 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Foster HS main parking lot. Dispose of prunings and plant materials from the longhomed beetle quarantine area. Drive your truckload of materials to the lot and help will be provided to unload, chip, and dispose of materials free of charge. Be sure to bring ID with quarantine area address. City Council Committee of Whole (C.O.W.) Meeting: 2nd 4th Mon., 7:00 PM, Council Chambers at City Hall. City Council Regular Meeting: 1st 3rd Mon., 7:00 PM, Council Chambers at City Hall. Civil Service Commission: 2nd Mon., 5:00 PM, Conf. Room #3. Contact Bev Willison at 206 433 -1844. Community Affairs Parks Committee: 2nd 4th Tues., 5 :00 PM, Conf. Room #3. Agenda item for 10/10/06 meeting: Review of Proposed 2007 Budget items. COPCAB (Community Oriented Policing Citizens Adv. Board): 4th Wed., 6:30 PM, Conf. Rm. #5. Marja Murray (206 433 7175). Crime Hot Spots Task Force: 3rd Wed., 10:00 AM, Conf. Room #5. Contact Marja Murray at 206 -433 -7175. Domestic Violence Task Force: 3rd Thurs., 12:00 Noon, Cont Room #5. Contact Evie Boykan or Stacy Hansen at 206 433 -7180. Equity Diversity Commission: lst Thurs., 5:00 PM, Showalter Middle School Library. Contact Diane Jenkins at 206- 433 -1834. Finance Safety Committee: 1st 3rd Mon., 5:00 PM, Conf. Room #3. Highway 99 Action Committee: 2nd Tues., 7 :00 PM, Tukwila Community Center. Contact Chief Dave Haynes at 206- 433 -1812. >Human Services Advisory Brd: 2nd Fri. of even months, 10:00 AM, Human Services Office. Contact Evie Boykan at 206 433 -7180. Human Services Providers: Quarterly, 11:30 AM, TCC (2006 3/17, 6/16, 9/15, and 12/8). Contact Stacy Hansen at 206 433 -7181. Library Advisory Board: 3rd Wed., 7 :00 PM, Foster Library. Contact Bruce Fletcher at 206 767 -2343 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: Every other month (or as scheduled), 12:00 NOON. Contact Katherine Kertzman at 206 -575 -2489. Parks Commission: 3rd Wed., 5:30 PM, Senior Game Room at Community Center. Contact Kimberly Matej at 206 767 -2342. Planning Commission/Board of Architectural Review: 4th Thurs., except 2nd Thursday in Nov. Dec., 7:00 PM, Council Chambers at City Hall. Contact Wynetta Bivens at206- 431 -3670. Sister City Committee: 1st Wed., 5:30 PM, Conf. Room #3. Contact Bev Willison at 206 433 -1844. Transportation Committee: 2nd 4th Mon., 5:00 PM, Conf. Room #1. Agenda items for 10/9/06 meeting: (A) Resolution in support of "Transit Now." (B) Review of Proposed 2007 Budget items. Utilities Committee: 1st 3rd Tues., 5:00 PM, Conf. Room #1. Court Busy Court and/or Jury Calendar (noted to alert employees and citizens of potential parking difficulty).