HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-003 Adopting the 2024 State Legislative AgendaResolution 24-003
RESOLUTION NO. 24-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2024 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 2024 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 2024 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 the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof, held this 2 day of January 2024.
David'J Fab
Mayor
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Alyssa
City Clerk
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City of Port Townsend 2[l28State Legislative Agenda
Passed as Resolution 24-003 by Port Townsend City Council unanimously on January 2, 2024
1' Housing
Top Request:
Promptly streamline Urban Growth Area swap legislation under ESSB 5593toallow
swaps to occur outside of periodic review updates to harness capital investment for
sewer to serve manufacturing and housing while preserving prime agricultural land —
support pre -filed Senate Bill 5834
Additional Requests:
Expand definition of affordable housing to allow public subsidy to support middle-income
housing. For instance, increase Area Median Income (AMI) threshold to 150% (or beyond 80%
for rural communities) or replace AMI with an affordability index that affects a variety of
subsidies like MFTE, tax increment financing, feevvaivers/defeno|s/exemption4 and affordable
housing sales tax funding eligibility
Allow local governments to assess affordable housing impact fees as part of the GMA
2. Transportation
Top Request:
Regional SR19/20Mill Road Roundabout and Jacob Miller Safety and Economic
Development Project - $15m request
Additional Request:
Protect and enhance the Port Townsend-Coupeville and Edmonds -Kingston Ferry Service as an
important segment of the maritime highway and a critical economic connector to and from Port
Townsend and the Olympic Peninsula
3. Climate Action
Top Request:
Incentivize urban density todecrease vehicle miles traveled 6mbuilding om2023middle
housing legislation inareas traditionally dedicated tmsingle-family detached housing
Additional Requests:
w Provide more electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure incentives and grant opportunities, including for
municipal fleet conversion
• Increase active mode and transit trips to reduce our region's #1 climate pollutant
• Develop and prioritize capital funding for climate resilient infrastructure design and construction
The City of Port Townsend actively supports the legislative agendas of our key partners, including Jefferson County, the
Port ufPort Townsend, Jefferson County Public Utility Di5trict#1,the North Olympic Legislative Alliance (NOLA),the Fort
Warden Public Development Authority, the Association of Washington Cities (A WC),and Peninsula Regional
Transportation Planning Organization /PRTPDY
Contact: City MonogerJohnMou/o 360.531.2916
250 Madison Street - Suite 2 - Port Townsend - WA 99368 1 www.cityofpt.us