Title
Approval of Olympia 2017 Legislative Agenda
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the 2017 Legislative Agenda for Olympia.
Report
Issue:
Whether to discuss and approve Olympia's 2017 Legislative Agenda
Staff Contact:
Jay Burney, Assistant City Manager, Executive Department, 360.753.8740
Presenter(s):
Jay Burney, Assistant City Manager, 360.753.8740
Background and Analysis:
In January of 2017, Council and staff will meet with our local delegation to discuss our 2017 Legislative Agenda. Staff is proposing the following priorities for Olympia:
1) Housing/Homelessness - State resources to address homelessness, affordable housing, mental health, and chemical dependency services
2) US 101/West Olympia Access - Funding for new westbound off-ramps from US 101 to Kaiser Rd and Yauger Way SW
3) Sea Level Rise - Financial support and policy guidance for research and future projects to address vulnerability of flooding Downtown
4) Capital Lake/Deschutes EIS Process - Funding to accomplish this work
Other items of importance for discussion include support for changes in public records legislation related to body cameras, and full funding for the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Grant Program and the Public Works Trust Fund.
In addition to Olympia's specific priorities, we have also worked with Lacey, Tumwater, Thurston County, the Port of Olympia, Economic Development Council, Thurston Regional Planning Council, and the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce on a set of regional priorities, which include:
1) Capital Lake/Deschutes EIS Process
2) Tumwater Craft Brewing and Distillery District
3) I-5 Corridor Study - Nisqually to 93rd Avenue
Staff has also attached a copy of the Association of Washington Cities 2017 Legislative Action Agenda.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1. Approve the proposed 2017 Legislative Agenda.
2. Modify and approve t...
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