Title
Approval of 2015 Legislative Agenda
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
General Government Committee recommends focusing on a top priority, "Investing in the Capital City," and providing background information in a print packet about other issues of interest. See attachment #1 for the recommended 2015 Legislative Agenda.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the 2015 Legislative Agenda for discussion with local legislators.
Report
Issue:
Agree on a Legislative Agenda to present to local legislators and others.
Staff Contact:
Cathie Butler, Communications Manager, 360.753.8361
Presenter(s):
Consent Calendar item.
Background and Analysis:
The City Council's annual meeting with the 22nd Legislative delegation is scheduled for December 2. The meeting is an opportunity for local legislators and Council to discuss priorities for the upcoming session.
Enclosed is a draft legislative list based on preliminary Council feedback on November. Staff would appreciate clarify on the specific Olympia request for the three items mentioned my individual Councilmembers on November 18. Those items are highlighted in red / underline on Attachment #1.
Staff will prepare a print packet for distribution to the local delegation, including summary sheets on Olympia priorities, issue papers produced by the Association of Washington Cities, the Downtown Project Brochure, Council's Resolution on Neonicotinoid Pesticides.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
Approve, amend, or do not approve the recommendations from General Government Committee.
Financial Impact:
N/A