HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-045 Adopting the 2023 State Legislative AgendaResolution 22-045
RESOLUTION NO. 22-045
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2023 STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
WHEREAS, the actions of the Washington State Legislature in respect to local government
issues, services, and funding have a profound effect on the City's ability to provide adequate local
services to its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, the Port Townsend City Council believes that it is appropriate to
communicate its position regarding issues affecting the City and local government that may come
before the State Legislature during the 2023 legislative session;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend, Washington, as follows:
Section 1. The City Council adopts the 2023 Legislative Agenda as set forth at Exhibit A.
Section 2. The City Manager shall transmit a copy of this Resolution to the 24th Legislative
District representatives and to other regional government entities. Additionally, the City
Manager shall continue to work with the other regional government entities to advocate for
regional needs as well as City priorities.
ADOPTED by the City Council of Port Townsend, WA at a regular meeting thereof, held
this 14th day of November 2022,
Attest.
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DRAFT City of Port Townsend 2023 State Legislative Agenda
Passed as Resolution 22-045 by Port Townsend City Council unanimously on November 14, 2022
1. Housing
Top Request:
• Extend safe harbor for GMA/SEPA appeals to build residential capacity beyond April 1, 2023
(RCW 36.70a.600)
Additional Requests:
Provide authority for government financial support for the creation of workforce housing
affordable to households earning up to 150% of the area median income (AMI)
Amend the Growth Management Act to allow local governments to adopt affordable and
workforce housing impact fees
Incentivize new housing finance tools, including MFTE interest rate subsidies at/under 150% AMI
2. Transportation
Top Request:
• Support purchase of a key block of land necessary for Olympic Discovery Trail development -
$1.1m request (Capital budget)
Additional Requests:
• Partner with WSDOT to expand the Mill Road/Discovery Road Signal Replacement with a
roundabout to improve freight, address safety, and provide a welcoming gateway to the City - $3m
request (Transportation budget)
• Protect and enhance the Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry Service as an important segment of the
maritime highway and a critical economic connector to and from Port Townsend
3. Climate Action
Top Request:
• Support development of comprehensive Sea Level Rise Action Plan to address protection of
Downtown, the Port of Port Townsend, and the City's Commercial district - $250,000 request
Additional Requests:
• Provide more electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure incentives and grant opportunities
• Increase active mode and transit trips to reduce our region's #1 climate pollutant by creating
additional middle housing in areas traditionally dedicated to single-family housing (Pass HB 1782)
The City of Port Townsend actively supports the legislative agendas of key partners, including Jefferson County,
Port of Port Townsend, Jefferson County Public Utility District #1, North Olympic Legislative Alliance (NOLA),
Association of Washington Cities (A WC), and Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO)
Contact: City Manager John Mauro, );y2q!rraa„P�°ity0 fi l u 360.531.2916
250 Madison Street • Suite 2 • Port Townsend • WA 98368 1 www.cityofpt.us