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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2006-01-17 Item 5 - Resolution - 2006 Legislative Priorities COUNCIL AGEATDA SY1VOPSIS f• Sti o Initials ITEM No. 10'; 'ieetw Date 1 Prepared by 1 Mayor's reozew 1 Covina/ review :OS& z 01/17/06 IL, Lauterbacli I 1 1 1 19 ti< I 1 1 1 I 1 ITEM INFORMATION CAS NUMBER. 06-002 I ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE. 1/9/06 AGENDA Pri:N1 TITLE A Resolution Adopting Legislative Priorities for 2006 CATEGORY DzrctuJzon Motion E kesolutzon Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other i Its Date Mtg Date kits Dike 17 rifts Date lit Date sling Date Mg Date SPONSOR Council Major Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fzre Legal Pd it Police PI 'V SPONSOR'S This resolution adopts the list of legislative priorities discussed by the Council Monday, SUMMARY January 9 th. It can be used to brief legislators during the 2006 Session. REVIEWED BY COW Mtg CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm. DATE: 1/09/06 RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR /ADMIN Adopt the resolution COr\I\IITI'EE N.A. COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE EYPENDrI'URE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED Fund Source Comments MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 1/9/06 i Committee of the Whole; forwarded to Regular Mtg. for action MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 1/17/06 Memo from L. Lauterbach dated 1/11/06 Resolution I I J 1 To: City Council From: Lucy Lauterbach \;lJ Date: January 11,2006 Subject: Legislative List of Priorities This resolution references Attachment A that shows the lIst of prionties the City Council discussed at the meeting on January 9th. Once adopted, this list will be posted to the city's website, and can be used by those going to the A WC Legislative Action Conference in Olympia the following week. Though other issues may emerge that have a large impact on the City and that may not be addressed in the prionties, they can be dealt with on a case- by- case basis. The list of priorities should be applicable to most legislation thIS Session. The Legislative Session is a short one, begilming January 9th and ending 60 days later March 10tl1 unless a special session is called. Traditionally, there are fewer battles and less legislation in a short session than in a longer one, but things happen more qUickly, and bills can change drastically after one committee meeting. Also, any bill introduced in the 2005 Session and not passed, can be resurrected in this Session. Finally, the one priority that applies not only to State, but also to National legislation is the telecommunications Issue. '-IVe will lobby against any State or Federal regulation of our rights of way under this issue DRAFT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A LIST OF LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR USE IN THE 2006 LEGISLATIVE SESSION. \ WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have agreed to pursue legislative strategies for 2006, and WHEREAS, the list of priorities clearly defines issues that staff and elected officials may discuss when speaking to members of the Legislature and US. Congress; and WHEREAS, the City Council agreed to their priorities at a meeting on January 9, 2006, NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOL YES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The list of priorities on Attachment A, 2006 Legislative Priorities, is hereby adopted as City policy PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2006. ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED' Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk Dennis Robertson, Council President APPROVED AS TO FORM BY Office of the City Attorney Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council. Resolution Number C:\Documents and Settings ,All Users\Desktop\Kelly\~!SDATA \ResoIutions\LegisIative Priorities 2006.doc LL:ksn 1/13/2006 Pa<::;e 1 of 1 ATTACHMENT A City of Tukwila 2006 Legislative Priorities Transportation The CIty of TukwIla wIshes to thank the legIslature for the leadershIp shown last seSSIOn by the passage of the TranspOliation PartnershIp Act. We look forward to the completion of the many projects funded by this bill and the prevIOUS nIckel package. Providing Local Transportation Options for Transportation - Tukwila supports providmg cIties the abilIty to mcrease transportatIOn fundmg through local revenue optIOns m order to meet local transportatIOn needs Changes to Regional Transportation Funding Legislation - TukwIla supports changes to the RTID authonzing legislatIOn to address technIcal Issues, such as bondmg and ballot tItle, and to provide the regIOn the most flexibilIty to craft a package that will be approved by voters. Streamlined Sales Tax The CIty Supports State legislation (SB 5622) that meets the ObjectIves of the mitigation pnnclples agreed to by AWe. ThIs includes full mItigation for cItIes such as Tukwila who would be negatively impacted by the change by sourcing. Gamblin2:/Zonin2: Issues Tukwila supports legislation (SB 5994) that would grant cIties the authority to allow current gamblmg establishments to contmue ("grandfathenng") whIle banning all new such busmesses. Tukwila supports confirmation of CIty authority to exerCIse its planrnng and zoning powers over gamblmg establishments. Multi-Familv Property Tax Exemption Tuk:wIla supports legislation (BB 1742) that would expand to more cItIes the property tax exemptIOns for multl- family housmg in urban downtown areas. Pension Fundin2: LEOFF 1 Medical Liability - Tukwila requests help from the State Actuary to identIfy ItS estimated lIabIlIty for medIcal and long-term care costs for LEOFF 1 retIrees. TukwIla would also support some fmanclal assistance for tlus lIabIlIty, mcludmg the possible use ofthe LEOFF 1 pensIOn surplus. PERS Plan I Pensions - TukwIla supports spreadmg over several years appropriate payments towards the unfunded lIabilIty ofPERS Plan 1 Tukwila does not support any new benefits untIl the current benefits are fully funded. Telecommunications Tuk\.vIla opposes any pre-emptlOn of local authonty for managing local public nghts-of-way, taxmg authonty, and the abIlity to provIde telecommumcatlOn services Municipal Courts Tukwila opposes any leglslatlOn that adversely affects or threatens the existence of mumcipal courts. Authority to Trap Moles The CIty supports an exemptlOn to the antI-trappmg mItIatIVe that would allow cities to trap moles and gophers J ailed Offender lVledical Costs TukwIla will support an A WC move to pursue fundmg optlOns for helpmg cItIes pay for theIr costs of provIding medical care for offenders arrested m a CIty and sent to jail. Extend the Length of Collective Bargaining Agreements Tukwila supports a bill that would lengthen the tIme of a union contract from three years up to SIX years. Affordable Housing for Those in Need The City supports affordable housmg that helps those in need and supports fundmg for housmg that leverages other funds. Public 'Yorks Trust Fund Projects TukwIla strongly supports any funding mcreases for the Public 'Norks Trust Fund. Opposition to HB 2323 Accessorv Dwelling Unit regulation Tubvila supports accessory dwelling units but we oppose HB 2323 because we believe cIties should retain the ability to Impose development regulatlOns and zoning codes appropnate for theIr communities. Opposition to HB 2324 Requiring Density Bonuses for Mfordable Housing TukwIla supports mcentives for mcreasmg affordable housmg, but opposes HB 2324 because It requires cities to gIVe densIty bonuses. We believe planmng for affordable housing IS a case-by- case sItuatIon reqUiring local control.