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STAFF SPONSOR: RACHEL BIANCHI
ORIGINAi, AGENDA DATE: 12/12/16
AGENDA ITEM TITLE 2017 State Legislative Agenda
CATEGORY E Discussion
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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:
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RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
12/12/16
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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1993 -1996
Tacoma, WA
1989 -1993
Emporia, KS
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.
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