Title
Approval of 2014 Legislative Agenda
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the proposed 2014 Legislative Agenda.
Report
Issue:
Which issues does Council wish to pursue for 2014?
Staff Contact:
Cathie Butler, Communications Manager, 370.753.8361
Presenter(s):
Cathie Butler, Communications Manager
Also available to answer questions:
· Steve Hall, City Manager
· Jay Burney, Assistant City Manager
· Rich Hoey, Public Works Director
Background and Analysis:
Each year, the City Council identifies 2-3 top priorities and a list of issues of interest to discuss with the local State Legislative Delegation (22nd District) and other State legislators / officials.
For 2013, staff recommends focusing on the following top priorities:
· Transportation Funding - including direct allocation of transportation funds to municipalities; redefining how "capacity" needs are defined for Transportation Impact Fees; allowing direct enactment of an increase in Transportation Benefit District fee from $20 to $40; investing in a regional transit solution for I-5 congestion near Joint Base Lewis-McCord. Transportation Funding is also a top priority of the Association of Washington Cities and the Thurston regional legislative partnership.
· Isthmus Properties - continue the partnership with $1 million capital appropriation for demolition and development of the property acquired in 2013.
Other issues of interest are listed in Attachment A.
Also attached are information flyers summarizing the:
· Association of Washington Cities' 2014 legislative priorities, including a matrix of issues considered by the AWC Legislative Committee of which Mayor Buxbaum is a member.
· Regional priorities identified jointly by the cities of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, the LOTT Clean Water Alliance, Port of Olympia, Thurston County, Thurston Regional Planning Council, Thurston County Chamber of Commerce, and the Economic Development Council of Thurston County.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Depends on the issue.
Options:
Approve or amend the proposed priorities.
Financial Impact:
Depends on the issue.