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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1601 - 2006 Legislative Agenda r ILA. 0 Jj .G+ YI O X11 w 1908 City o u kw a Washington Resolution No. 1 6 O l 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 U.S. 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 RESOLVES 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 O.' THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of _.\_�Xn)LAor a 2006. ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED: �F p Dennis Robertson, Council President r ya e E. Cant CMC, City Clerk APPR -(�S FRM BY: 1 f Filed with the City Clerk: -1 Passed by the City Council: Office of tg(- Atton� Resolution Number: C: \Documents and Settings \All Users\ Desktop\ Kelly\ MSDATA\Resolutions\Legislative Priorities 2006.doc LL:ksn 1/13/2006 Page 1 of 1 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 Transportation 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 providing cities the ability to increase transportation funding through local revenue options in order to meet local transportation needs. Changes to Regional Transportation Funding Legislation Tukwila supports changes to the RTID authorizing legislation to address technical issues, such as bonding 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 that meets the objectives of the mitigation principles agreed to by AWC. This includes full mitigation for cities such as Tukwila who would be negatively impacted by the change by sourcing. Gambline/Zoning Issues Tukwila supports legislation that would grant cities the authority to allow current gambling establishments to continue "grandfathering while banning all new such businesses. Tukwila supports confirmation of city authority to exercise its planning and zoning powers over gambling establishments. Multi Familv Property Tax Exemption Tukwila supports legislation that would expand to more cities the property tax exemptions for multi family housing in urban downtown areas Pension Funding 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 financial assistance for this liability, including the possible use of the LEOFF 1 pension surplus. PERS Plan I Pensions Tukwila supports spreading over several years appropriate payments towards the unfunded liability of PERS Plan 1. Tukwila does not support any new benefits until the current benefits are fully funded. Telecommunications Tukwila opposes any pre- emption of local authority for managing local public rights -of -way, taxing authority, and the ability to provide telecommunication services. Municipal Courts Tukwila opposes any legislation that adversely affects or threatens the existence of municipal courts. Authoritv to Trap Moles The City supports an exemption to the anti trapping initiative that would allow cities to trap moles and gophers. .Tailed Offender Medical Costs Tukwila will support an AWC move to pursue funding options for helping cities pay for their costs of providing medical care for offenders arrested in a city and sent to fail. 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 housing that helps those in need and supports funding for housing that leverages other funds. Public Works Trust Fund Proiects Tukwila strongly supports any funding increases for the Public Works Trust Fund. Opposition to Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulation Tukwila supports accessory dwelling units but we oppose regulation at the state level because we believe cities should retain the ability to impose development regulations and zoning codes appropriate for their communities. Opposition to State Requirements for Densitv Bonuses for Affordable Housing Tukwila supports incentives for increasing affordable housing, but opposes state regulation requiring bonuses because we believe that zoning for density bonuses should be a matter of local control.