Ornice oF 11 m 808 W. Sroxswe Faus Bovn Sroxane, WASHINGTON 99201-3342 509.625.6350 ry CLERK December 4, 2015 City Clerk File Nos. RES 2015-0121 COUNCIL ACTION MEMORANDUM RE: RESOLUTION 2015-0121 — 2016 WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA During its 6:00 p.m. Legislative Session held Monday, November 23, 2015, the Spokane City Council considered Resolution 2015-0121 regarding the adoption of the City of Spokane’s 2016 Washington State Legislative Agenda. Council Member Snyder provided an overview of Resolution 2015-0121 regarding the adoption of the City of Spokane’s 2016 Washington State Legislative Agenda. He proposed some language changes to one of the top priorities, which he received from the County. He first noted the Council is trying to be cooperative with the County on two items: one has to do with the sports-plex and the second has to do with mental health and substance abuse funding. Council Member Snyder stated he's been advised the Regional Support Networks are going to change names to Regional Behavioral Health Organizations, and so he proposed the Legislative Agenda be amended to read: “Changes to Regional Support Networks/Regional Behavioral Health Organizations..." Subsequently, the following action was taken: Motion by Council Member Snyder, seconded by Council Member Mumm, to make the text change (so it reads “Regional Support Networks/ Regional Behavioral Health Organizations’); carried unanimously (Council Member Allen absent). Subsequent to the opportunity for public testimony, with no individuals signed up to speak, and Council commentary, the following action was taken: Upon Unanimous Roll Call Vote (Council Member Allen absent), the City Council adopted Resolution 2015-0121 regarding the adoption of the City of Spokane's 2016 Washington State Legislative Agenda (as amended). Terri L. Pfiste Spokane City Clerk[RORANE Agenda Sheet for City Council Meeting of: 11/10/2015 11/23/2015 AM Renews # i Submitting Dept CITY COUNCIL Cross Ref # Contact Name/Phone | !ON SNYDER 6254 Project # Contact E-Mail JSNYDER@SPOKANECITY.ORG _—| Bid # Agenda Item Type Resolutions Requisition # Agenda Item Name 0320 2016 CITY OF SPOKANE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Agenda Wording A resolution regarding the adoption of the City of Spokane's 2016 Washington State Legislative Agenda. Summary (Background! Each year the City Council prepares and adopts a legislative agenda that contains issues the City desires to advocate for during the subsequent state legislative session. This resolution adopts the City of Spokane's 2016 ‘Washington State Legislative Agenda. Fiscal Impact Budget Account Select $ # [Select § # Select $ # Select $ # Approvals Council Notifications Dept Head STUCKART, BEN ‘Study Session 1545 Division Director ‘Other Finance KECK, KATHLEEN istribution List Legal PICCOLO, MIKE dcondon@spokanecity.org, - For the Mayor SANDERS, THERESA tsanders@spokanecity.org Additional Approvals ‘gochoabruck@spokanecity.org Purchasing CityCouncilMembers@spokanecity.org bmeclatchey@spokanecity.orgRESOLUTION NO. 2015-0121 A resolution regarding the adoption of the City of Spokane’s 2016 Washington State Legislative Agenda. WHEREAS, efforts of representation on behalf of the City of Spokane to influence, effect or guide the passage of legislation in the Washington State legislature are enhanced by a comprehensive package of proposals that have been officially adopted by the City Council after consultation with the Mayor pursuant to this resolution; -- Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE that the City Council adopts the attached City of Spokane 2016 Washington State Legislative Agenda as the position of the City of Spokane on the items stated therein. path. ADOPTED by the City Council this 23“ day of November 2015. (Es 4G abe Giiy Clerk Approved as to form: Assistant City fomeyof Spokane 2016 Washington State Legislative Agenda Abbreviations denote similar or same item support from either 2015 or 2016 legislative agendas from others cities or organizations. See list at end of document. Top Priorities for the City of Spokane: + Ensure stable funding for the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at WSU, specifically accreditation funds (WSU). * Increase funding for film and television production with legislation such as the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program (SB 6027), which expands funds available to the program to $10 million. (WFPAC) Support of waiver of the two party consent rules pertaining to police video cameras (HB 1917), and other reforms that improve cities’ ability to implement police-worn body cameras. (SEA) * Changes to Regional Support Networks / Regional Behavioral Health Organizations funding to improve mental health/substance abuse services, including increasing the rate of payment for Medicaid clients and a two-year moratorium on penalties for the use of beds at Eastern State Hospital. (Spok Cty) riori of statewide interest the of Spokai rts: ‘Creation of transportation network company regulations governing companies such as Uber and Lyft. (SB 5550). «Use of marijuana and vapor product proceeds for public safety and education as proposed (HB 2211). (SRHD) * Climate change policy action such as extending or creating additional solar power incentives, including a charger incentive proposed in SB 5892. (SEA) «The creation of a State bank (SB 5553), to consolidate state lending programs and improve educational lending to state residents. «Reform of Legal Financial Obligations, such as the Debtor's Prison Bill (HB 1390). (SEA, HRC) * Airport economic development incentives such as sales/use tax exemption for building construction to be used by maintenance repair operators for commercial airplane repair and maintenance (SB 6047). Clear regulations for unmanned aircraft/drones that cover air safety in addition to privacy-related issues. (SEA). «Passage of the Washington State Voting Rights Act, to reduce litigation and offer a clear path to improved political representation. (HRC) ‘* Adeath penalty moratorium. (SEA, WACADP, HRC) ‘As Amended on 11/23/2015Increased capacity to fund emergency medical services by raising the maximum levy rate from 50 cents to 75 cents per $1,000 of the assessed value of property in the taxing district, to reflect the increased cost of providing service, similar to HB 1251 * Changes to foreclosure process that enable municipalities to more effectively deal with abandoned properties. «A change in law to allow cities to create regional fire authorities. (VAN) * Strengthening distracted driving laws in line with federal standards in order to make Washington State eligible for federal funding. (SB 5656) (WTSC, SEA). © Campaign finance reform that offers greater transparency as proposed in SB 5153. (SEA, TAC, BEL, OLY) ‘© Support for increased resources for the John Wayne Pioneer trail. (CHE, TEK) * Increased storm water funding for Spokane’s Integrated Clean Water Plan: Cochran basin project. (BEL, TAC) ‘* Support for a solution to charter school funding for charter schools authorized by a local school district. «Safety improvements for US 195 corridor inside the Spokane City limits. Statewide Priorities from AWC with Strong Support from the City of Spokane: * Halt the diversion from critical infrastructure programs to help cities grow and prosper. «Ensure sufficient and flexible revenue for essential city services. «Help cities prepare for and address impacts of natural disasters and other emergencies. «Enhance the provision of much needed human service programs to address issues that drive increased homelessness and public safety costs. * Strengthen the Public Records Act in response to changing technology and burdensome requests. Capital Priorities for the City of Spokane’ ‘© Top Priority: Funds for Riverfront Park Bridges ($6 million) «Transitions cottage housing energy efficiency funds ($500k) «Fish Lake Trail Bridges ($4 million), Spokane County Sportsplex Funding ‘As Amended on 11/23/2015Abbreviations: AWC: Associations of WA Cities, WTSC: Washington Traffic Safety Commission, BEL: Bellevue, CHE: Cheney, SEA: Seattle, TAC: Tacoma, TEK: Tekoa VAN: Vancouver, YK: Yakima, OLY: Olympia, SRHD: Spokane Regional Health District, HRC: Human Rights Commission, WACADP: Washington Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty, WFPAC: Washington Film Political Action Committee, Spok Cty: ‘Spokane County. ‘As Amended on 11/23/2015