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Home My WebLink AboutReg 2012-01-17 Item 5D - Resolution - 2012 Legislative PrioritiesCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS ITEM NO. \GkND.\ ITI'N4 Tl "17,1? Meetenq Date Prepared by Mayor f review 01/09/12 KAM C 01/17/12 KAM ITEM INFORMATION STAFF SPONSOR: KIMBERLY MATE] Draft Resolution for Council's 2012 State Le Council review 5.D. 0RIG INAI_AG I 7 .NDA DATF: 1/9/12 gislative Priorities CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other Mtg Date 01109112 D7tg Date il2tg Date 01117112 117tg Date Mtg Date A4tg Date t11tg Date SPONSOR Council Mayor .HR DCD Finance .Fire IT P6R Police PW SPONSOR'S Staff has prepared a DRAFT 2012 Legislative Agenda/ Priorities for Council consideration. Sl N4ib1.\1tY The agenda is intended to be utilized as a tool for Councilmembers when they meet with state legislators in Olympia in February. The Council is being asked to adopt a Resolution that identifies the agreed upon priorities. Rr\ %I1�\VFID BY cow Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm. DATE: N/A COMI\III°fEE CHAIR: RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR /ADMIN. Council President CoN 1 °r7JE COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE EXPI?NDI'1'UR1;. RrOUIRI'',D AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED Fund Source: Comments. MTG. DATE I RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 01/09/12 Forward to next Reqular Meetinq 01/17/12 MTG.DATEI ATTACHMENTS 01/09/12 Informational Memorandum dated 1/4/12 AWC list of 2012 Legislative Priorities 2011 City of Tukwila Legislative Priorities Draft Resolution (Attachment A to be provided at 1/17/12 Regular Meeting) 01/17/12 Resolution in final form 11 12 City of Tukwila Washington Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR USE DURING THE 2012 WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION. WHEREAS, the City Council has agreed to pursue certain legislative issues for 2012; 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 Regular City Council Meeting on January 17, 2012; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: The Tukwila City Council has identified priorities for the 2012 Washington State Legislative Session that are integral to serving the Tukwila community in the manner in which the residents and businesses have come to expect. The City of Tukwila 2012 Legislative Agenda is hereby incorporated by reference as Attachment A. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2012. ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clerk Verna Seal, Council President APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Resolution Number: Attachment A: City of Tukwila 2012 Legislative Agenda W: \Word Processing \Resolutions \Legislative Agenda for 2012 1 -3 -12 KM:bjs Page i of 1 13 14 Cit y of Tukwila ATTACHMENT A 2012 Legislative Priorities State Issues During the second year of the Washington State Legislature's 2011 -12 biennium legislative cycle, the City of Tukwila will focus on the following legislative priorities: Citv Fiscal Health MONITOR: Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) Mitigation Ensure that state monies committed for SST mitigation continue to remain dedicated to that source and are not utilized to balance the state budget. The Governor's 2012 supplemental budget appropriates $47.4 million for SST mitigation which reflects a 10% reduction ($2.2 million) from the budget which passed the Legislature last June. Legislation making this reduction permanent will be considered during this session. Additionally, it is important to continue addressing inconsistencies and applicability in SST mitigation where and when appropriate. MONITOR OPPOSE: Further Reductions to State Shared Revenues Maintaining the level of revenues shared between the State and local governments is an integral part of local government's ability to provide communities with basic services. Any reduction to these revenues will continue to negatively impact local cities' existing budget challenges. Shared revenues include: Liquor Revolving Account, Liquor Excise Tax and SST. SUPPORT: Flexibility on Use of Existing Revenue Sources Increase the flexibility of cities' ability to spend revenue. Ease restrictions on how local governments can spend their own revenue (including REST) to best meet local needs, and preserve local taxing authority that reflects community priorities. General Government Operations SUPPORT: Pro Active Approaches to Reduce Impact of Public Records Requests to Cities Actively support efficient responses to and delivery of public records while reducing requests that increase local costs without enhancing transparency or the public's right to know. Provide legislative clarification that the public records process is not intended to be used for commercial purposes. Environment Water SUPPORT: Amending SEPA to Increase Efficiencies The Growth, Shoreline and Water Management Acts have substantially strengthened environmental protection regulations over the years, resulting in excessive SEPA applicability. Legislation that eliminates redundancies between SEPA and these Acts will allow more flexibility in local government and create efficiencies without backsliding in environmental protection. Transportation Infrastructure SUPPORT: Transportation Infrastructure Enhancements Support legislation which increases flexibility of use of existing revenues and implements new revenues for use in expansion, maintenance and repair of transportation mechanism; including such items as street utility capability for cities and counties. This includes street maintenance, stormwater, local transportation and public works assistance. Law, Justice Public Safetv OPPOSE: Required Election of Municipal Court Judges The City will continue to oppose legislation requiring the election of municipal court judges. Municipal court appointments are cost effective, judges are qualified and ethical, and appointments give cities flexible options for efficient court operations. MONITOR: Medical Marijuana Additional legislation is expected to be introduced this session which will address restrictions and clarification of cities' authority to apply local regulations regarding medical marijuana. Tukwila currently has a moratorium in place regarding marijuana dispensaries and collective gardens. SUPPORT: Tools for Combating Gang Activity The City of Tukwila has firsthand experience with the results of gang activity within the community. As such, we are interested in ongoing collaboration of activities and funding that provides tools to address gang prevention and intervention, as well as civil and criminal ways to address gang activity. Continued Funding for Human Services Especially during turbulent economic times, the City of Tukwila recognizes and is committed to continue funding of human services programs. In consideration of this local commitment, we encourage our State legislators to support human services funding, recognizing the need of these vital services throughout our local communities, minimizing related human services cuts in any way possible. 111112012 W11