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HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-080 Adopting the 2022 State Legislative Agenda Resolution 21-080 RESOLUTION NO. 21-080 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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 6th day of December 2021. Michelle --;11- -1 Mayor Attest: Approved as to form: Joanna Sanders, MMC 14 idi ir•eci voo City Clerk City Attorney Resolution 21-080 Exhibit A Page I of 2 City,FPor � Townsend City of Port Townsend Proposed 2022 Legislative Agenda The City of Port Townsend's legislative agenda for the 2022 short legislative session builds on the City's 2021 legislative agenda. Again, the City's focus is on three main priorities: housing, transportation and climate action. City of Port Townsend's Top Three Legislative Priorities Housing • Support a model affordable/workforce housing project through exemplar public and partner engagement,visioning and design - $300,000 • Continue to support shovel-ready backbone infrastructure that unlocks affordable and workforce housing Transportation • Partner with WSDOT to optimize the Mill Road and Kearny Road Signal Replacements - $1.7m • Build Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) Extension from Anderson Lake to Discovery Bay - $15.6m • 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 Climate Action • Support local adaptation to climate change through development of a municipal climate change adaptation capital plan and public(including downtown landowner and business)engagement process - $250,000 • Build on the Clean Fuel Standard and Climate Commitment Act to continue decarbonizing and funding clean, multi-modal, equitable, active transportation and electrification at the local level • Update the Growth Management Act(GMA)to require long-range planning for climate resilience, emissions reduction and equity • Continue to provide local funding opportunities for building retrofits to 100%clean energy Resolution 21-080 Exhibit A Page 2 of 2 I.. Citr,f 01" ,i :+ too Townsend City of Port Townsend DRAFT 2022 Legislative Agenda The City of Port Townsend's legislative priorities are again nested vertically and consistent with regional, state and federal priorities. The City continues to prioritize strong collaboration amongst agencies and partners, believing that the future of a prosperous and healthy Port Townsend is tied to that of our local, regional and state neighbors. Association of Washington Cities (AWC) 2022 City Legislative Priorities As a member City, the City of Port Townsend asks the State to act on AWC Priorities* • Pass a transportation package(Unk to fact sheet) • Ensure basic infrastructure funding(Link to fact sheet) • Protect Transportation Benefit District funding authority (Link tclwwfa t,s,4,e t) *And additional issues(for instance,property tax, revenue options, Open Public Meetings Act,etc.) North Olympic Legislative Alliance (NOLA) 2022 Legislative Agenda The City of Port Townsend Aligns and Advocates with Key Partners like NOLA • Extend the .09 Rural Economic Development program • Ensure completion of the Elwha Bridge replacement Asist rural, economically-distressed communities (broadband, workforce housing, prevailing wages, etc.) Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO) 2022 Legislative Agenda* and Investment Priorities** As a member of the PRPTO, the City of Port Townsend supports regional transportation priorities • Support for a fair and balanced transportation revenue package • Advocate for more WSDOT input earlier in the funding process • Harness a rare opportunity presented by Federal infrastructure packages • Make better use of existing transportation revenue * And additional issues(for instance,ferry replacement, EV readiness, transportation resilience,etc.) **Specifically, the SR20 Improvements at Mill Rd and Kearny Rd($1.7m)and the Olympic Discovery Trail- Larry Scott Trail to US101 S Discovery Bay($15.6m)