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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2016-12-12 Item 4B - Resolution - 2017 Legislative AgendaCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS Initials Meetin M I - ,g Date Prepared by ajor s review Council review 12/12/16 RB ITEM INFORMATION 4.B. & Spec 2.E. 17 STAFF SPONSOR: RACHEL BIANCHI ORIGINAi, AGENDA DATE: 12/12/16 AGENDA ITEM TITLE 2017 State Legislative Agenda CATEGORY E Discussion Mt Date 12112116 ❑ motion Mt g Date ❑ Resolution Mtg Date 12112116 ❑ Ordinance Mt g Date ❑ Bid Award Mt g Date ❑ Public Hearing Mt g Date Ej O,her Mtg Date SPONSOR ❑ Council Z Mayor [:] HR [:1 DCD ❑ Finance [:] Fire [:] TS [:] P&R [:1 Police [:1 PWI SPONSOR'S The Council is being asked to approve the 2017 State Legislative Agenda for the City of SUMMARY Tukwila. This has been reviewed by both Finance and Safety as well as Community Affairs and Parks and input from both meetings has been incorporated in the final draft. REVIEWED BY ❑ cow mtg. Z CA&P Cmte Z F&S Cmte ❑ Transportation Cmte R Utilities Cmte ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm. DATE: 11/28/16 & 12/6/16 COMMITTEE CHAIR: SEAL& QUINN RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR/ADMIN. Communications and Government Relations COMMITTEE Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole COST IMPACT I FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 12/12/16 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 12/12/16 Informational Memorandum dated 10/27/16 Draft legislative agenda Resume of Jennifer Ziegler Minutes from the Finance and Safety Committee meeting of 12/6/16 Minutes from the Community Affairs and Parks meeting of 11/28/16 17 IN City f Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor TO: Finance and Safety Committee Community Affairs and Parks Committee FROM: Rachel Bianchi, Communications and Government Relations Manager CC: Mayor Ekberg RE: 2017 Legislative Agenda DATE: October 2T,201G ISSUE Each year the City develops a legislative agenda for the upcoming session. The Council ia being asked to approve the agenda for 2O17. BACKGROUND Staff reviewed legislative agendas from 8 variety oforganizations, including the Association Of VV3ShiOgtDO Cities, as well as the 2017/2018 adopted priorities to ensure alignment with the draft agenda attached. The draft agenda was shared with [)[ Nancy COOg8O and Director Dave L8rSVO at the TUhvvi|@ School District to BOSu[8 a|igDnl8OL' particularly around education issues. In addition, staff wanted the opportunity to inform you that the {}VO0[DuDic8tioOS Division will be contracting with Jennifer Ziegler tO represent the City in C>|VDlpi3 in the coming Se8SiOD, K8S. Ziegler comes highly recommended and has 8 very strong b8:koFOUOd in transportation and other issues. While the contract i8 below the Dl8yo['S signing authority, staff wanted to eOSU[8 CDUOci|[OeOlbe[s are well informed. AO opportunity for the Council tO meet Ms. Ziegler will b8 developed in December. RECOMMENDATION Staff requests Committee provide feedback OD the draft legislative agenda, including requested edits, and then forward to the Committee of the Whole and Special Meeting t0 fO||Ovv OO December 12.2O1S. ATTACHMENTS Draft Resolution adopting o2O17 Legislative Agenda Resume 0f Jennifer Ziegler 20 DRAFT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR USE DURING THE 2017 WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION. WHEREAS, the City Council has agreed to pursue certain legislative issues for 2017; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes this agenda is not all encompassing, in that certain additional items may arise during the legislative session that require support or opposition; and WHEREAS, a legislative agenda outlines the priority issues that elected officials may discuss when speaking to members of the Washington State Legislature; and WHEREAS, the City Council agreed to these priorities at the Special City Council Meeting on December 12, 2016; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: The Tukwila City Council has identified priorities for the 2017 Washington State Legislative Session that provide a framework for advocacy on behalf of the community. The City of Tukwila 2017 Legislative Agenda is hereby incorporated by reference as Attachment A. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Special Meeting thereof this day of )2016. ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk UATO00• 011F3011111111191 Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney Joe Duffie, Council President Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Resolution Number: Attachment A: City of Tukwila 2017 Legislative Agenda W:\Word Processing\Resolutions\Legislative Agenda for 2017 11-22-16 RB:bjs Page 1 of 1 21 22 City of Tukwila 2017 Legislative Agenda Transportation & Infrastructure • Join the US DOT, Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board, the City of Tukwila and other partners to fund the Strander Extension project to increase freight mobility and remove 55,000 vehicles a day from 1-405, 167 and other nearby roadways. • Create stable, reliable infrastructure assistance funding for cities to assist in repairing roads, bridges and other public infrastructure that support economic development. Housing & Human Services • Provide future stable funding for homelessness by eliminating the sunset and increasing the document recording fee. • Create new local options to generate revenue for housing and human services and for capital construction of affordable housing. • We strongly encourage the state to adequately fund human services programs for the health of the safety net. Shared Revenue The State must continue its role as a partner with cities. Maintaining existing programs such as Streamlined Sales Tax Mitigation Payments, which provides Tukwila over $1.1 million annually, is part of this partnership. In addition, the state must retain the local share of liquor taxes to allow jurisdictions to address impacts, such as public safety, of privatized liquor in our cities. Revenue Reform Allow cities the authority and flexibility to address the fact that growth in the cost of services continue to outstrip revenues. The state should amend the law that limits annual property tax growth to 1 percent and work with cities to authorize additional funding flexibility and opportunities at the local level. Public Records • Provide cities with additional tools to address public disclosure requests that are voluminous, overly broad, commercially- driven or retaliatory in nature. • The City of Tukwila is committed to — and has a long history of — making public documents as accessible as possible; however, many of the more onerous public disclosure requests require an inappropriate use of tax payer dollars, particularly when subsidizing requests tied to commercial or personal gain. Education • Implement needs based funding for allocation of social emotional student support resources and expand funding for learning opportunities for summer school students. • Increase funding for homeless students and secondary ELL students. • Incorporate early learning for low income students as a part of Basic Education. Law Enforcement • Increase funding for law enforcement training to ensure that all police officers have access to key resources that save lives. 23 24 Jennifer Hanlon Ziegler 1127 Arcadia Street NW Olympia, WA 98502 • (360) 790 -6089 Employment OWNER JANUARY 2013- CURRENT Jennifer Ziegler Public Affairs Consulting Provide public affairs services in legislative advocacy, government relations and strategic communications. Clients include HNTB Corporation, Patrick Dunn and Associates, the Small and Mid -Size Transit Alliance, Washington State Association of Counties, the Washington State Patrol Captains and Lieutenants, Woodland Park Zoo, and the Cities of Burien, Cheney and Edmonds. EXECUTIVE POLICY ADVISOR AND LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR 2006 -2009 AND 2011 -2013 Governor Gregoire's Executive Policy Office Advised Governor Gregoire on transportation issues, including the replacement of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, the State Route 520 bridge project and transportation funding options. Developed partnerships with stakeholders on behalf of the Governor's office. Staffed the Governor's Connecting Washington task force regarding transportation finding. Participated in the development of the Governor's budget proposals, managed the Governor's outreach staff and provided advice to the Governor on legislative strategy. DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 2009 -2011 Toll Division, Washington State Department of Transportation Drafted legislation and coordinated advocacy efforts for bills providing for the implementation of tolling on SR 520 and authorizing express toll lanes on I -405. Developed communications plans and supervised marketing efforts related to tolling on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, SR 167 High Occupancy Toll Lanes and SR 520. DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS 2005 -2006 Washington State Department of Transportation Developed and implemented the legislative agenda for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on a range of issues including apprenticeship participation on transportation projects and vessel procurement for the state ferry system. Coordinated the 25 legislative activities of WSDOT, which included tracking legislation pertaining to multiple topics and providing the Legislature with an integrated response to issues from WSDOT programs. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Washington State Transportation Commission 2003 -2005 Advised Transportation Commissioners on transportation policy issues, including transportation revenue, state and regional governance issues and the movement of freight in Washington. Coordinated the Transportation Commission's rule- making activities. STAFF COUNSEL Senate Committee Services 1995 -2003 Advised Senators on legal issues regarding the state transportation budget and drafted transportation budget legislation. Presented legislation at Committee hearings. Supervised legal and policy staff working for the Commerce and Trade Committee. Education JURIS DOCTOR Seattle University School of Law BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE Emporia State University Memberships and Related Activities Member, Washington State Bar Association Board Member, Washington Highway Users Federation Vice President, Olympia School District Education Foundation Board Member, Association of Washington Business Board Member, WSDOT Memorial Foundation Ziegler Resume 26 1993 -1996 Tacoma, WA 1989 -1993 Emporia, KS FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes • . f 1 • Citv Council Finance and Safetv Committee December 6, 2016 - 5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Chair; Dennis Robertson, Kate Kruller Staff: David Cline, Rick Mitchell, Leon Richardson, Joseph Todd, Bob Giberson, Peggy McCarthy, Vicky Carlsen, Laurel Humphrey CALL TO ORDER: Chair Seal called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS II. BUSINESSAGENDA A. Resolution: 2017 Legislative Agenda Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution that would adopt a legislative agenda for use during the 2017 Washington State Legislative Session. The agenda includes items in the categories of Transportation & Infrastructure, Housing & Human Services, Shared Revenue, Revenue Reform, Public Records, Education, and Law Enforcement. Staff noted that the Communications Division will contract with Jennifer Ziegler to represent the City in Olympia in the coming session. Councilmember Robertson noted that he will be suggesting items relating to the environment, and Councilmember Kruller referenced a public comment letter that was sent to the Committee. Chair Seal recommended that these items be addressed by the Committee of the Whole. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 12, 2016 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND SPECIAL MEETING. B. Consultant Selection: Public Safety Plan Staff is seeking Council approval of an agreementwith Shiels Obletz Johnsen (SOJ) in the amount of $2,694,716 for Project Management Services for the Public Safety Plan projects. Councilmember Robertson stated that the model proposed in this agreement lacks a single point person as project manager. A City Council work session is planned for early January to allow the Council to thoroughly discuss the project components. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 12, 2016 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND SPECIAL MEETING. C. Interagency Agreement: Disposition Research Specialist Staff is seeking Council approval of an interagency agreement with the Washington State Patrol to accept grant funding in the amount of $56,475 for a Disposition Research Specialist. The Police Department has identified a significant number of records that need to be corrected due to incompatibilities with the SCORE facility record system. The new position will serve to correct 27 Community Affairs and Parks Committee Minutes ....................................................................... ....................November28, 2016 C. Resolution: 2017 Legislative Agenda Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution that would adopt a legislative agenda for use during the 2017 Washington State Legislative Session. The agenda includes items in the categories of Transportation & Infrastructure, Housing & Human Services, Shared Revenue, Revenue Reform, Public Records, Education, and Law Enforcement. Staff noted that the Communications Division will contract with Jennifer Ziegler to represent the City in Olympia in the coming session. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 12, 2016 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND SPECIAL MEETING. D. Project Completion: Motel Demolition Project Staff is seeking Council approval of project completion and release of the retainage bond to CGI, LLC. in the amount of $636,194 for the Urban Renewal Motel Demolition Project. The work was completed on August 2, 2016 and included one change order for the removal of contamination from a detention pipe at the Travelers Choice site. State regulations require new property owners to assume responsibility for contamination regardless of when it occurred. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 5, 2016 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. E. Parks and Recreation Department Contracts Park Security Staff is seeking Council approval of a contract with B -Force Protection in the amount of $50,400 for continued park security services through December 31, 2018. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 5, 2016 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. Duwamish Hill Preserve Staff is seeking Council approval of a contract amendment with Forterra in the amount of $7,500 for additional restoration activities at the Duwamish Hill Preserve. Funding comes from a King Conservation District grant originally intended for soil testing. Lead and arsenic levels at the site came back low enough to not require action, and the City agreed with KCD to transfer the funds to restoration. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 5, 2016 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. Parks and Recreation Software Staff is seeking Council approval of an agreement with PerfectMlND Inc. for implementation and ongoing subscription for parks and recreation records management software. The implementation cost is $35,000 and annual subscription is $20,000. PerfectMlND was selected by a cross - departmental team from an initial pool of six vendors that originally responded to the City's RFP. This software package meets the City's goals and comes with excellent customer service reviews and comprehensive reporting, among other benefits. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBERS, 2016 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. W.