SCA Public Issues Committee

SCA PIC December 8, 2021

SCA Public Issues Committee December 8, 2021 – 7:00 PM

Pursuant to the Governor’s Proclamation 20-28.15 , the December 8, 2021 Public Issues Committee (PIC) meeting will be held virtually.

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1. Welcome and Roll Call – Christie Malchow, Sammamish, Chair

2. Public Comment – Christie Malchow, Sammamish, Chair

3. Approval of Minutes – October 13, 2021 MeetingPage 5

4. Chair’s Report – Christie Malchow, Sammamish, Chair

5. Executive Director’s Report – Deanna Dawson, SCA Executive Director

6. Regional Board and Committee AppointmentsACTION8Deanna Dawson, SCA Executive Director

7. Election of 2022 PIC Chair and Vice ChairACTIONPage 23Deanna Dawson, SCA Executive Director

8. 2022 SCA State Legislative AgendaPOTENTIAL FUTURE ACTIONPage 24Brian Parry, SCA Policy Director

9. Metro Policy UpdatesUPDATEPage 27Hali Willis, SCA Policy Analyst

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b. SCA Board Elections – North and Snoqualmie Valley Caucuses – Wednesday, December 15, 2021

10. 2022 City OutlookROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONPage 31Deanna Dawson, SCA Executive Director

11. Informational Itemsa. Levies and Ballot Measures in King County

12. Upcoming Events13. SCA Board Meeting – Wednesday, December 15, 2021 – 10:00 AM to Noon

– 6:30 to 8:00 PMc. SCA Board Elections – South and South Valley Caucuses – Thursday, December 16, 2021 – 6:30

to 8:00 PMd. SCA Public Issues Committee Meeting – Wednesday, January 12, 2022 – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

13. For the Good of the Order

14. Adjourn

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Sound Cities Association

Mission To provide leadership through advocacy, education, mutual support and

networking to cities in King County as they act locally and partner regionally to create livable vital communities.

Vision

Capitalizing on the diversity of our cities to lead policy change to make the Puget Sound region the best in the world.

Values

SCA aspires to create an environment that fosters mutual support, respect, trust, fairness and integrity for the greater good of the association and its membership.

SCA operates in a consistent, inclusive, and transparent manner that

respects the diversity of our members and encourages open discussion and risk-taking.

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Commonly Used Acronyms

ADS Advisory Council Advisory Council on Aging and Disability Services AFIS Advisory Committee Automated Fingerprint Identification System Advisory Committee AWC Association of Washington Cities BOH Board of Health CYAB Children and Youth Advisory Board DVI Task Force Domestic Violence Initiative Regional Task Force EDDB Central Puget Sound Economic Development District Board EMAC Emergency Management Advisory Committee EMS Advisory Task Force Emergency Medical Services Levy Advisory Task Force ETP Eastside Transportation Partnership GMPB PSRC Growth Management Policy Board GMPC King County Growth Management Planning Council GSP Greater Seattle Partners IJT Interjurisdictional Team – staff support to the GMPC JRC Joint Recommendations Committee for Community Development Block Grants K4C King County-Cities Climate Collaboration KCD King Conservation District KCDAC King Conservation District Advisory Committee KCFCD King County Flood Control District KCFCDAC King County Flood Control District Advisory Committee KCPEC King County Project Evaluation Committee LEOFF1 Disability Board Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Plan 1 Disability Board LHWMP Local Hazardous Waste Management Program LHWMP MCC Local Hazardous Waste Management Program Management Coordination

Committee MIDD Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Oversight Committee MKCC Metropolitan King County Council MSWMAC Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee PIC Public Issues Committee PSAP Public Safety Answering Points PSCAA Puget Sound Clean Air Agency PSCAAAC Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Advisory Council PSERN Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network PSRC Puget Sound Regional Council RLSJC Regional Law Safety and Justice Committee RPC Regional Policy Committee RPEC PSRC Regional Project Evaluation Committee RTC Regional Transit Committee RWQC Regional Water Quality Committee SCA Sound Cities Association SCAACG South Central Action Area Caucus Group SCATBd South County Area Transportation Board SeaShore Seashore Transportation Forum SWAC Solid Waste Advisory Committee TPB PSRC Transportation Policy Board

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SCA PIC December 8, 2021 Attachment 1: Draft Minutes of the October 13, 2021 SCA PIC Meeting

SCA Public Issues Committee DRAFT MINUTES

October 13, 2021 – 7:00 PM TELEPHONIC

1. Welcome and Roll Call PIC Chair Deputy Mayor Christie Malchow, Sammamish, called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM. 32 cities were represented ( Attachment A ). Guests present included James Jeyaraj, Auburn PIC Alternate; Barbara de Michele, Issaquah PIC Alternate; Lorri Bodi, Lake Forest Park PIC Alternate; Vanessa Kritzer, Redmond PIC Alternate; Pam Fernald, SeaTac PIC Alternate; Lacey Jane Wolfe, Bellevue staff; Doug Levy, Renton consultant; Diane Hart, Woodinville staff; Lauren Batalias, King County Metro; Joy Carpine‐Cazzanti, King County Local Hazardous Waste Management; Tom Goff, King County Council staff; Sharman Herrin, King County Wastewater Treatment Division; Kelsey Beck, Seattle staff; Hannah Smith, Seattle staff; Vicky Clarke, Cascade Bicycle Club; Ethan C. Campbell, Central Seattle Greenways. SCA Policy Director Brian Parry provided an overview of how the meeting would be facilitated using Zoom Webinar. He noted that any discussion in the chat logs would be maintained for public records purposes and included in the PIC minutes ( Attachment B ). 2. Public Comment Chair Malchow asked if there was anyone in attendance who would like to provide public comment. Vicky Clarke, Cascade Bicycle Club Policy Director, said the Cascade Bicycle Club is an advocate for bicycle safety and were among the original supporters of laws requiring helmet usage in the region in the 1990’s. She said that the organization’s understanding of the negative impacts of disproportionate enforcement of helmet laws led them to reconsider their position. She said that while they continue to support helmet usage, they are also in support the proposal before the King County Board of Health to repeal helmet regulations to address enforcement concerns. 3. Approval of the September 8, 2021 PIC Minutes Chair Malchow asked if there were any amendments to the September 8, 2021 PIC minutes. Vice Chair Councilmember Ross Loudenback, North Bend, moved, seconded by Councilmember Joseph Cimaomo, Covington, to approve the September 8, 2021 minutes. There was no discussion. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Chair’s Report

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Chair Malchow noted that at previous meetings there was discussion of potentially canceling the November PIC meeting. Mayor Angela Birney, Redmond, moved, seconded by Mayor Nancy Backus, Auburn, to cancel the November 10, 2021 PIC meeting.

Councilmember Chris Roberts, Shoreline, asked if not meeting in November would have any effect on PIC’s schedule to recommend regional board and committee appointments. SCA Executive Director Deanna Dawson said that the PIC Nominating Committee is scheduled to make its recommendations in time for the December PIC meeting, and that canceling the November PIC meeting would have no effect on the schedule.

There was no further discussion. The motion passed unanimously.

5. Executive Director’s ReportSCA Executive Director Deanna Dawson reported that the Port of Seattle and the SeattleMetropolitan Chamber of Commerce worked with economic development managers from SCAcities to craft a new program called the Trusted Community Partner Network. This waspresented to the City Managers group earlier this month, and mayors should have received aletter about it earlier in the day. It is a program to have navigators embedded in community toassist businesses. The Port and Chamber, in its role as the Associate Development Organization(ADO) for King County, are hoping that cities will partner in this effort using American RescuePlan Act funds, or grant funds from the Port. She encouraged members to reach out if theyhave any questions.

Dawson noted that the CEO for Greater Seattle Partners recently resigned and that she has been asked to join the search team for a new CEO on behalf of SCA. She asked members to reach out to share any feedback on what the region should be looking for in a new leader of the organization.

The SCA Equity and Inclusion Cabinet met earlier in the week to plan the next installment in SCA’s Racial Equity and Justice series, which will be on Allyship. More information will be provided to SCA members as plans are finalized.

The SCA Annual Meeting will be held on December 1, 2021. At that meeting, the SCA budget and dues for 2022 will be voted upon, and there will also be a celebration of retiring SCA members.

6. Metro Policy Updates and Amended SCA Guiding PrinciplesSCA Executive Director Deanna Dawson noted that the PIC considered at its last two meetingsproposed Guiding Principles developed by SCA members to the Regional Transit Committee toidentify and advocate for areas where is true consensus between SCA cities as they evaluateupdates to Metro’s 2021 updates to King County Metro’s policy documents: he Strategic Planfor Public Transportation; the Service Guidelines; and Metro Connects.

The Guiding Principles, as presented in September, were passed unanimously by PIC. When the Guiding Principles were brought to the SCA Board for adoption, board members representing Snoqualmie Valley and South Valley raises some concerns about the level of service provided to

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their communities by Metro. The Guiding Principles recommended unanimously by PIC were adopted by the board. While the concerns raised were less with the Guiding Principles than with Metro service generally, SCA staff committed to working to find language that could be added to the Guiding Principles that would communicate some of the issues raised by the cities in more rural areas of the county. In addition, SCA worked in the past month to ensure that Metro was aware of the concerns raised. Dawson said that Metro has been responsive to the concerns raised, and has agreed to meet with the Snoqualmie Valley and South Valley cities. Dawson said the revised language proposed in the October 13, 2021 PIC packet was developed through work with SCA board members and other mayors from Snoqualmie Valley and South Valley, as well as with the Chair and Vice Chair of the SCA caucus of the Regional Transit Committee and their staff. Dawson said that, if adopted, the revised Guiding Principles would be brought back to the SCA Board with the hope that there can be unanimous support. Councilmember Katherine Ross, Snoqualmie, said that she reviewed the revised language with her city council and that they appreciated the added language. Councilmember Michelle Hogg, Duvall, said that she appreciated the proposed changes and was supportive. Councilmember Chris Roberts, Shoreline, asked if the new language might be interpreted to mean that there is expectation of transit service to every area of the county, including very rural areas that are not planned for future transit. SCA Executive Director Deanna Dawson said that the question was raised and discussed when the revised language was being developed and that the consensus was that the new language should not be interpreted to imply an expectation that absolutely every corner of the county, no matter how rural, would be served by transit. Councilmember Ross Loudenback, North Bend, said that he is concerned about protecting the limited resources available to provide transit service in the Snoqualmie Valley. Mayor Nancy Backus, Auburn, moved, seconded by Councilmember Joseph Cimaomo, Jr., Covington, to recommend the SCA board adopt the Metro Plans and Policy Updates Guiding Principles as shown in Attachment C . The motion passed unanimously. 7. 2022 SCA State Legislative Agenda SCA Policy Director Brian Parry reported SCA is beginning the process of collecting SCA member city legislative agendas in preparation for developing a 2022 SCA Legislative Agenda that reflects member city priorities. Parry reported that the Association of Washington Cities identified their legislative priorities recently and that they include passage of a state transportation package, supporting basic local infrastructure funding, and expanded local authority for Transportation Benefit Districts to extend sales tax collection beyond current statutory limits. He encouraged members to share their legislative agendas or initial issues their city is prioritizing for the 2022 legislative session with SCA staff.

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Mayor Nancy Backus, Auburn, said that she anticipated the city’s legislative priorities to look similar to the 2021 SCA legislative priorities with an emphasis on addressing areas of confusion or unintended consequences related to recently adopted law enforcement reforms.

Councilmember Kelli Curtis, Kirkland, said that she anticipates priorities for Kirkland to include affordable housing and homelessness, and that they are pursuing a capital budget request for a feasibility study of a regional mental health crisis triage facility. Curtis noted that she serves as an SCA appointee on the King Conservation District Advisory Committee, and highlighted that legislation to reform the manner in which Conservation District Board of Supervisors are elected is expected to have traction in 2022.

8. Board of Health Bicycle Helmet RegulationSCA Policy Analyst Hali Willis reported on the Board of Health's (BOH) work to mitigatedisproportionate enforcement of King County's Bicycle Helmet Regulations.

This issue was brought to PIC to inform members of potential changes the BOH is considering related to helmet laws, and solicit any feedback members may have for SCA representatives to the BOH.

The BOH first implemented regulations requiring bicycle helmet use in 1993, and extended it to Seattle in 2003. One study of the 2003 Seattle expansion showed that severe head injuries and bicyclist fatalities decreased after the helmet law went into effect. Local law enforcement has authority to enforce BOH regulations, including the Helmet Regulations. Bicyclists without helmets can face a $30 civil fine plus court costs, and first‐time infractions can be dismissed upon proof a helmet was obtained. In addition, fines can be waived or alternatives provided by the court, including reduced fines, community service, and additional time to pay the fine.

Data from Seattle presented to the Board in June demonstrated that Black, Indigenous and Hispanic/Latino cyclists were disproportionately cited for riding without a helmet relative to their share of the population, as were cyclists experiencing homelessness. Disproportionate stops and citations of people of color and people experiencing homelessness prompted the board to consider alternatives that could accomplish two goals: Eliminate disproportionate enforcement and maintain strong encouragement of universal, all‐ages helmet use. At the September meeting, the Board discussed two options put forth by staff.

One option was to repeal the enforcement section, but keep the regulation on the books. Although this option would eliminate disproportionate citations, it would not necessarily change disproportionate law enforcement stops, because cyclists without helmets would still be breaking a law. This was of concern to the Board because engagement with law enforcement can result in trauma and physical harm, particularly for people of color. The second option was to repeal the helmet regulations and replace with a resolution taking a clear policy stance on the benefits of universal helmet use. This option would eliminate disproportionate stops and citations. At the September meeting, the Board directed staff to develop legislation to repeal the helmet regulations and replace them with a resolution on the importance of helmet use, and the board may vote on this new legislation this month. The

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proposed resolution takes a clear policy stance on the benefits of all‐ages helmet use for riders of bicycles and other wheeled devices like skateboards and scooters, and encourages Board members to support efforts to promote helmet use in their jurisdictions. Any Board action does not preempt municipal helmet laws, so cities with their own helmet laws will not be directly affected by any change. BOH action would also not prevent cities from passing helmet laws. Note that Kenmore and Woodinville have helmet laws, but they directly reference the County’s Helmet Regulations, so they would be affected by any BOH action. SCA Executive Director Deanna Dawson, noted that a letter from Cascade Bicycle Club in support of the proposed repeal was sent to PIC members earlier in the day. The information in the letter was similar to the testimony presented under public comment by their Policy Director Vicky Clarke. Mayor David Baker, Kenmore, noted that he is a member of the BOH. He said that the SCA caucus of the BOH wanted to bring this item to PIC due to the fact that the proposed repeal of the helmet regulation would impact cities. Mayor Baker noted that caucus members have generally been in favor of removing the penalties of the helmet laws due to information presented to the BOH on inequitable enforcement. Councilmember Tola Marts, Issaquah, expressed concerns that removing the Helmet Regulations would lead to negative health outcomes and questioned the rationale of repealing the regulations rather than ensuring they are applied equitably. Marts said that he doesn’t find the arguments for repealing the helmet law compelling, and shared personal experiences supporting the importance of helmet use. Councilmember Chris Roberts, Shoreline, said that he agrees with the direction the BOH appears to be going in abolishing the penalties in the Helmet Regulations. He said the region should be working to encourage bicycle and bicycle helmet use, and design infrastructure to ensure bicyclist safety. Mayor Gary Harris, Woodinville, shared personal experiences on the importance of helmet use, and said that he is against repealing helmet regulations. Councilmember Kelli Curtis, Kirkland, shared that Kirkland does not regularly enforce the helmet law, but instead focuses on education and safety checks. Curtis noted the importance of improving infrastructure and separating bikes from cars and spoke in favor of repealing the regulation. Councilmember Janice Zahn, Bellevue, shared that she is an alternate on the BOH, and noted that the current discussion has reflected the importance of helmet use. Councilmember Zahn said the BOH is looking for the best approach to get people to wear helmets, and is considering whether a compliance‐based system the best way to achieve that goal when there are unintended consequences regarding who is cited for not wearing a helmet. Zahn noted the importance of helmet use for bicyclists and riders of scooters, motorcycles, and skateboards,

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and asked whether cities are doing education and outreach, or using law enforcement to promote helmet use. She spoke in favor of repealing the regulation. Councilmember Michelle Hogg, Duvall, expressed concerns about repealing the regulation and noted that she spoke with one of her city council colleagues who feels that if the helmet regulations are repealed it will lead to increased head injuries and fatalities. Councilmember Hogg shared a personal experience that emphasized the importance of helmet use. Mayor Nancy Backus, Auburn, agreed with Councilmember Marts that helmets make a positive difference. Backus agreed with Councilmember Zahn on the importance of education and noted that officers in Auburn carry helmets in their cars to provide to residents without them and that this provides an opportunity for education. Councilmember Lydia Assefa‐Dawson, Federal Way, said she agreed with those who think the helmet regulations should not be removed. She noted that her city has its own helmet law and would not be impacted by the BOH repealing their helmet regulations, but that she did not support a repeal. Assefa‐Dawson suggested that jurisdictions look to address what is driving disproportionate citations. Councilmember Joseph Cimaomo, Covington, suggested that education on bike safety and helmets will do more than the enforcement. Cimaomo noted significant progress on encouraging people to wear helmets in recent decades, and noted the importance of helmet use. Cimaomo suggested leaving the regulations in place but removing enforcement in favor of education. Councilmember Chance LaFleur, Enumclaw, said that he supported an educational approach and shared an example of a program in Enumclaw where police officers gave out “tickets” to young bicyclists that could be exchanged for a free helmet if they needed a helmet, or a free frozen yogurt as a reward for using a helmet. Mayor Marianne Klaas, Clyde Hill, said that from her perspective working in healthcare she did not support repealing the helmet regulations given the effectiveness of helmets for injury prevention. Klaas said the focus should be on uncovering the root causes of disproportionate enforcement and ensuring enforcement is equitable. Councilmember Kate Kruller, Tukwila, shared personal experiences emphasizing the benefits of helmet use, and stated that she’s not sure changing the law so that it’s legal to ride a bicycle without a helmet is a good idea. Kruller proposed a sliding scale for fees based on ability to pay and giving judges latitude on penalties. She stated that if the goal is to reduce disproportionate policing of people of color, then the focus should be on eliminating that bias. Councilmember Kruller said that she would like to see statistics from other jurisdictions where helmet laws have been repealed and what impact that has on injuries to cyclists. Councilmember James McNeal, Bothell, voiced appreciation for the discussion about inequitable impacts for various communities. He expressed interest in learning more about the

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effect of the current regulation on marginalized communities. He stressed the importance of having data to understand who is being affected and how.

Mayor Angela Birney, Redmond, stressed the importance of education on the benefits helmet use and suggested working to resolve inequitable enforcement.

Councilmember Nancy Tosta, Burien, shared a personal story about the benefits of helmet use, and voiced concern that repealing the helmet regulations would imply to the public that helmet use isn’t important.

Councilmember Tom French, Lake Forest Park, noted that a lack of sufficient data makes it difficult to assess the costs and benefits of repealing the helmet regulations. He said that there is a need to examine inequitable enforcement of regulations more broadly than just helmet usage. He supported addressing the inequitable enforcement without repealing the regulations.

Mayor Sue‐Ann Hohimer, Normandy Park, shared that she doesn’t believe Normandy Park enforces helmet regulations, and voiced support for the program highlighted by Councilmember Chance LeFleur, Enumclaw, that takes an educational approach and rewards youth for using helmets.

9. King County Clean Water PlanSCA Policy Analyst Kazia Mermel provided an update about the development of a King CountyClean Water Plan.

King County is in the process of developing a Clean Water Plan that will guide billions of dollars’ worth of investments in wastewater infrastructure over the next 40 years. The decisions made in this plan will influence regional water quality, climate resilience, and sewer rates across King County for decades to come.

SCA members on the Regional Water Quality Committee have been very engaged on this issue,

using their platform at RWQC meetings to ask key questions about both the planning process

and the plan itself.

The Clean Water Plan development process has been extended by one year. Originally, the plan

was set to be transmitted to council at the end of 2021. Now, the plan will be transmitted at

the end of 2022 or later.

The King County Auditor’s Office recently conducted a review of the Clean Water Plan planning

process and highlighted areas where increased transparency could be beneficial for

policymakers. The management letter and Wastewater Treatment Division’s response can be

found on pages 32‐50 of the PIC packet.

Financial transparency was one key issue identified by the Auditor’s Office, echoing questions

RWQC members have raised about financial and environmental tradeoffs. The Wastewater

Treatment Division is in the process of developing five strategies, or alternative versions of the

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Clean Water Plan. These strategies are guided by different philosophies. Strategies A and B

focus on conventional approaches, Strategies C and D explore innovative ideas, and Strategy E

emphasizes increased resilience and stability. The Wastewater Treatment Division currently

plans to publish a document towards the end of the first quarter of 2022 that will explain each

of those strategies in detail, including the costs and the water quality outcomes associated with

each strategy.

SCA staff and RWQC members are working to determine what the opportunities will be for SCA

members to engage with the Clean Water Plan. In addition, Wastewater Treatment Division

staff have offered to present on the Clean Water Plan to city councils. For more information,

contact Olivia Robinson ( [email protected] ) or Sharman Herrin

( [email protected] ), Government Relations staff for WTD.

Mayor Angela Birney, Redmond, asked if the King County Council had determined who would be the new chair of the Regional Water Quality Committee. SCA Executive Director Deanna Dawson said that County Councilmember Reagan Dunn will be chairing RWQC.

Councilmember Dustin Green, Carnation, requested further information on how costs will be distributed across the county and whether cities that have previously made investments in wastewater infrastructure will be impacted equally. Green referenced the Carnation Treatment Plant, which was built to a higher environmental standard than many other treatment plants.

10. 2022 Regional Board and Committee Appointments & Chair Appointment of 2022 PICNominating Committee

SCA Executive Director Deanna Dawson reported that the Sound Cities Association (SCA) has appointing authority to numerous regional boards and committees. The appointment process occurs in late fall each year. In the interest of being as transparent and inclusive as possible, the Public Issues Committee (PIC) was provided with an update on anticipated vacancies for 2022, and an opportunity to ask any questions about the appointment process. In addition, Dawson reported that per the PIC Operating Policies, PIC Chair Malchow would be appointing the four members of the 2022 PIC Nominating Committee from each geographic caucus at the October PIC meeting.

Chair Malchow announced that she had reappointed three Nominating Committee members: Councilmember Traci Buxton, Des Moines, representing the South Caucus; Councilmember Chance LaFleur, Enumclaw, representing the South Valley Caucus; and, Councilmember Ross Loudenback, North Bend, representation the Snoqualmie Valley Caucus. A new member from the North Caucus was needed due to Councilmember Chris Roberts, Shoreline, decision to step down from the Nominating Committee after many years of distinguished service. Malchow said that she had appointed councilmember Kelli Curtis, Kirkland, to represent the North Caucus.

Mayor Angela Birney, Redmond, noted that the process for applying for committees was easier than in years past and thanked SCA Director of Finance and Administration for her work on streamlining the process.

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Mayor Nancy Backus, Auburn, asked if there was a best way to find information on the frequency and dates of meetings for the many regional boards and committees. SCA Executive Director Deanna Dawson noted that the PIC packet and the call for nominations include links to each committee’s website, which includes that information, but that staff would look for other opportunities to provide that information. 11. Levies and Ballot Measures SCA Policy Director Brian Parry reported on upcoming levies and ballot measures that would be considered by voters at the November General Election. 12. Potential Upcoming SCA Issues SCA Policy Director Brian Parry reported on issues being monitored by SCA staff and encouraged members to provide feedback. 13. Upcoming Events Chair Malchow reported that upcoming SCA events include:

a. SCA Board Meeting – Wednesday, October 20, 2021 – 10:00 AM to Noon b. Lunch with the SCA Board Series – SCA Past President Dana Ralph – Friday, October 22,

2021 – Noon to 1:00 PM c. SCA Public Issues Committee Meeting – Wednesday, November 10, 2021 – 7:00 PM to

9:00 PM – subject to cancellation

14. For the Good of the Order Chair Malchow reminded members that there would be no November PIC meeting. 15. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.

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Public Issues Committee Meeting October 13, 2021

City  Representative  Alternate 

Algona Dave Hill Troy Linell Auburn Nancy Backus James Jeyaraj Beaux Arts Village Athena Howes Tom Stowe Bellevue Janice Zahn Jeremy Barksdale Black Diamond Tamie Deady Bothell James McNeal Tom Agnew Burien Krystal Marx Nancy Tosta Carnation Dustin Green Kim Lisk Clyde Hill Marianne Klaas Kim Muromoto Covington Joseph Cimaomo Kristina Soltys

Des Moines Traci Buxton Duvall Michelle Hogg Rick Shaffer Enumclaw Chance LaFleur Corrie Koopman Frazier Federal Way Martin Moore Lydia Assefa‐Dawson Hunts Point Joseph Sabey none Issaquah Tola Marts Barbara de Michele Kenmore David Baker Corina Pfeil Kent Bill Boyce Toni Troutner

Kirkland Kelli Curtis Toby Nixon Lake Forest Park Tom French Lorri Bodi Maple Valley Sean Kelly Les Burberry Medina Jennifer Garone Jessica Rossman Mercer Island David Rosenbaum Benson Wong Milton Jim Gillespie Shanna Styron Sherrell Newcastle Linda Newing Normandy Park Sue‐Ann Hohimer Ernest Thompson North Bend Ross Loudenback Heather Koellen

Pacific Leanne Guier Redmond Angela Birney Vanessa Kritzer Renton Armondo Pavone Ed Prince Sammamish Christie Malchow Kent Treen SeaTac Erin Sitterley Pam Fernald Shoreline Chris Roberts Will Hall

Skykomish Henry Sladek none Snoqualmie Katherine Ross Matt Larson Tukwila Kate Kruller Zak Idan Woodinville Gary Harris Rachel Best‐Campbell

Yarrow Point Dicker Cahill none Cities present at the meeting are bolded. Voting representatives present are highlighted.

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SCA Public Issues Committee – October 13, 2021 Attachment B – Zoom Chat Log 

From James Jeyaraj to Hosts and panelists: I am not sure

From Deanna Dawson, SCA to Everyone: James we do have Mayor Backus now

From James Jeyaraj to Hosts and panelists: Cool

From Kate Kruller ‐ Tukwila to Hosts and panelists: Kate Kruller Tukwila

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SCA PIC December 8, 2021 Attachment 1.C

SCA Guiding Principles – Regional Transit Committee

Equity

1. Public transit is an important tool to address historic inequities across theregion. SCA encourages Metro to prioritize investments where needs aregreatest while distributing the benefits and burden of system changes acrossKing County and avoiding disproportionate impacts of service reductions orrestructures in any one area of the county.

2. SCA urges Metro to provide service for all communities throughout KingCounty based on existing and future land use, while accounting for trafficacross jurisdictional boundaries and growth management. Metro mustprovide adequate service throughout the county, including outside regionalcenters. Access to the region’s transit system is especially critical for thoseriders whose financial circumstances do not allow for other transportationchoices and leave them highly reliant on public transit.

3. SCA urges Metro to focus on providing affordable access and convenientconnections, including first‐ and last‐mile connections, to essential servicesand to transit centers, local and regional growth centers, andmanufacturing/industrial centers.

Growth

4. SCA member jurisdictions have committed to meet the region’s goals forhousing and employment growth. A robust public transit system that isaccessible, safe, and efficient is necessary to support the growth of healthy,livable, sustainable, and equitable communities.

Partnerships

5. SCA encourages Metro to continue incorporating robust public outreach andcommunity partnerships to co‐create an equitable transit system thatsupports healthy communities, a thriving economy, and a sustainableenvironment that benefits all of King County.

6. SCA urges Metro to incorporate local knowledge in decision‐making aboutservice changes. SCA members bring valuable data and insight about localmobility needs and the local planning context.

7. SCA urges Metro to provide convenient connections from rural, suburban,and urban areas of the county to Sound Transit Sounder, Link light rail, busrapid transit services, and to Metro RapidRide and express bus services.Transit transfers should be an attractive alternative to driving to stations.

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SCA PIC December 8, 2021 Attachment 1.C

Data and Information Sharing

8. SCA encourages Metro to include clarity in the definitions of terms andmetrics in the Service Guidelines and Metro Connects so there istransparency in Metro’s decisions about the allocation of transit service.

9. SCA urges Metro to continue providing consistent and transparent reportingon data and processes used to determine the allocation of transit serviceincluding financial, ridership, and service level data.

10. Past reductions, additions, or restructures should be thoroughly analyzed forimpacts to riders and communities. Those impacts and any proposedchanges should be communicated to riders and local partners. A cleartransition process for service changes should be developed by Metro; thisprocess should be completed before any service change is implemented.

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SCA PIC December 8, 2021 Item 6

December 8, 2021 SCA PIC Meeting

Item 6: Regional Board and Committee Appointments ACTION

Staff Contact Deanna Dawson, Executive Director, 206‐495‐3265, [email protected]

SCA PIC Nominating Committee Members Councilmember Ross Loudenback, North Bend, Chair; Councilmember Kelli Curtis, Kirkland; Councilmember Chance LaFleur, Enumclaw; Councilmember Traci Buxton, Des Moines

Action

The PIC Nominating Committee met on November 19 and November 30, 2021 to develop a list of recommended appointments for consideration by the PIC (Attachment A). The PIC is anticipated to take action on December 8, 2021 to recommend appointments to the SCA Board of Directors, who will consider PIC’s recommendations at their meeting on December 15, 2021.

Background A nominating committee of the Public Issues Committee (PIC) consisting of one representative of each SCA Regional Caucus (South, North, South Valley, and Snoqualmie Valley) is appointed annually by the Chair of the PIC, and makes recommendations to the PIC on appointments. The PIC in turn makes recommendations on regional board and committee appointments to the SCA Board of Directors.

Per SCA Bylaws, appointees to major regional committees shall be selected from among elected officials otherwise qualified to serve in such positions, in accordance with the terms of the enabling documents creating such boards and committees. Appointees shall represent the positions of all SCA member cities. Equitable geographic distribution shall be considered in recommending appointments to the Board of Directors.

No member shall serve more than six (6) consecutive years on a regional board or committee appointed by SCA. This limitation shall not apply to alternates to regional boards and committees. Once a member has served six (6) consecutive years on a regional board or committee, they shall be ineligible to serve on said committee for a minimum of one (1) year. Pursuant to a bylaw amendment adopted on December 2, 2015, “In extraordinary circumstances, the Board may make exceptions to the six‐year term limit upon the recommendation of the PIC nominating committee and the PIC when a supermajority (2/3) of Board members present and voting at a meeting finds that doing so would be in the best interests of SCA and its member cities.”

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The PIC Nominating Committee met on November 19 and November 30, 2021 to develop a list of recommended appointments for consideration by the PIC. Attachment A provides those recommendations. Included in the Nominating Committee’s recommendations is a finding of extraordinary circumstances to make an exception to the six‐year term limit for the appointments of Mayor Dana Ralph, Kent, to the PSRC Transportation Policy Board, and Mayor Penny Sweet, Kirkland, to the Regional Water Quality Committee.

Three committee alternate positions remain unfilled and the Nominating Committee agreed to reconvene in February 2022 after a new call for nominations is completed for those vacancies. Those vacancies are for alternate positions on the Domestic Violence Initiative Regional Task Force; the Joint Recommendations Committee; and, the King County Flood Control District Advisory Committee.

Next Steps Following action by the PIC, recommendations will be forwarded to the SCA Board for final approval at their next meeting on December 15, 2021.

Attachment A. PIC Nominating Committee Recommended 2022 Regional Board and Committee

Appointments

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2022 Recommended SCA Regional Board & Committee Appointments

SCA PIC December 8, 2021 Attachment 6.a: 2022 Recommended Appointments

Advisory Council on Aging and Disability Services (ADS Advisory Council)

Seat Name City Caucus

Member Marli Larimer Kent S Member Kim-Khanh Van Renton S

Affordable Housing Seat Name City Caucus

Member Ryan McIrvin Renton S Member Lynne Robinson Bellevue N Member Marli Larimer Kent S Member Nigel Herbig Kenmore N Alternate Amy Falcone Kirkland N Alternate Dana Parnello Maple Valley S Alternate Chris Stearns Auburn S Alternate Lindsay Walsh Issaquah N

Board of Health (BOH)


Member Susan Honda Federal Way S Member David Baker Kenmore N Alternate Janice Zahn Bellevue N Alternate Heather Koellen North Bend Sno

Children and Youth Advisory Board (CYAB)


Member Ariana Sherlock Newcastle N Member Yolanda Trout

Manuel Auburn S

Domestic Violence Initiative Regional Task Force (DVI)


Member Yolanda Trout-Manuel

Auburn S

Member Satwinder Kaur Kent S Member Joseph

Cimaomo, Jr. Covington S

Member Jared Nieuwenhuis

Bellevue N

Alternate Susan Honda Federal Way S Alternate Doris

McConnell Shoreline N

Alternate Cydney Moore Burien S Alternate

Emergency Management Advisory Committee (EMAC)


Member Marianne Klaas Clyde Hill N Member Bob Baggett Auburn S Member David Carson Redmond N Alternate Linda Newing Newcastle N Alternate Alan Gothelf North Bend SNO Alternate Karen Moran Sammamish N

Greater Seattle Partners (GSP)


Member Nancy Backus Auburn S

Growth Management Planning Council (GMPC)


Member Thomas McLeod Tukwila S Member Satwinder Kaur Kent S Member Chris Reh Issaquah N Member Syd Dawson Maple Valley S Member Salim Nice Mercer Island N Member Debra Srebnik Kenmore N Alternate Ryan McIrvin Renton S Alternate Kelli Curtis Kirkland N Alternate James Jeyaraj Auburn S Alternate Rob McFarland North Bend Sno

HealthierHere Governing Board Seat Name City Caucus

Member Semra Riddle

Lake Forest Park N

Alternate Barbara de Michele

Issaquah N

Key Unexpired Term Reappointment New Member or Alternate Alternate Moved to Member Vacant Position

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Joint Recommendations Committee (JRC)


Member Amy McHenry Duvall SNO Member Cynthia

Delostrinos Johnson Tukwila S

Member Elizabeth Porter Covington S Member Semra Riddle LFP N Alternate Matt Mahoney Des Moines S Alternate

King Conservation District Advisory Committee (KCD)


Member Brenda Fincher Kent S Member Victoria Hunt Issaquah N Member Vanessa Kritzer Redmond N Alternate Kelli Curtis Kirkland N Alternate Cara Christensen Snoqualmie Sno Alternate Valerie

O’Halloran Renton S

King County Flood Control District Advisory Committee (KCFCDAC)


Member Henry Sladek Skykomish Sno Member Michelle Hogg Duvall SNO Member Karen Moran Sammamish N Member Carol Benson Black

Diamond SV

Alternate Leanne Guier Pacific SV Alternate JC Harris Des Moines S Alternate Melanie O’Cain Kenmore N Alternate

King County Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Plan 1 (LEOFF1) Disability Retirement Board


Member Erin Sitterley SeaTac S

King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) Governing Committee


Member Ed Prince Renton S Member Angela Birney Redmond N Member Nancy Backus Auburn S

Local Hazardous Waste Management Program (LHWMP) Management Coordination Committee b (MCC)


Member Corinna Pfeil Kenmore N

Mental Illness and Drug Dependency (MIDD) Oversight Committee King County


Member Brenda Fincher Kent S Alternate Chris Stearns Auburn S

Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) Advisory Council


Member Satwinder Kaur Kent S

PSRC Economic Development District Board (EDDB)


Member Ed Prince Renton S Member Lydia Assefa-

Dawson Federal Way S

Alternate Kathy Hougardy Tukwila S Alternate James Mayhew Snoqualmie Sno

PSRC Executive Board Seat Name City Caucus

Member Amy Ockerlander Duvall SNO Member Chris Roberts Shoreline N Member Allan Ekberg Tukwila S Alternate David Baker Kenmore N Alternate James McNeal Bothell N Alternate Jeff Wagner Covington S 2nd Alt Mary Lou Pauly Issaquah N 2nd Alt Jan Molinaro Enumclaw SV

PSRC Growth Management Policy Board (GMPB)


Member Traci Buxton Des Moines S Member Ed Prince Renton S Member Tola Marts Issaquah N Alternate Phillipa Kassover LFP N Alternate Jessica Forsythe Redmond N Alternate Mason Thompson Bothell N

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PSRC Transportation Policy Board (TPB)


Member Kate Kruller Tukwila S Member Dana Ralph Kent S Member Mary Lou Pauly Issaquah N Alternate Peter Kwon SeaTac S Alternate Wendy Weiker Mercer Island N Alternate Jay Arnold Kirkland N

Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee (RLSJC)


Member Neal Black Kirkland N Member Lydia Assefa-

Dawson Federal Way S

Member Kim-Khanh Van Renton S Member Jeremy

Barksdale Bellevue N

Member Traci Buxton Des Moines S Member Kristiana de

Leon Black Diamond

SV

Member Steve Friedman Clyde Hill N Member Zandria

Michaud Kent S

Regional Policy Committee (RPC)


Member Angela Birney Redmond N Member John Stokes Bellevue N Member Nancy Backus Auburn S Member James McNeal Bothell N Alternate Armondo

Pavone Renton S

Alternate Dana Ralph Kent S

Regional Transit Committee (RTC)


Member Ryan McIrvin Renton S Member Kim Lisk Carnation SNO Member Jon Pascal Kirkland N Member Jennifer Robertson Bellevue N Member Bob Baggett Auburn S Member Toni Troutner Kent S Member Joseph Cimaomo,

Jr. Covington S

Member Christie Malchow Sammamish N Alternate Barb de Michelle Issaquah N Alternate Nigel Herbig Kenmore N Alternate Vanessa Kritzer Redmond N Alternate Betsy Robertson Shoreline N

Regional Water Quality Committee (RWQC)


Member Penny Sweet Kirkland N Member Conrad Lee Bellevue N Member Victoria Hunt Issaquah N Member Laura Mork Shoreline N Alternate Tim Harris Carnation Sno Alternate Jessica Rossman Medina N

Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)


Member Phillippa Kassover Lake Forest Park

N

Member Penny Sweet Kirkland N

PSRC Operations Committee Seat Name City Caucus

Member Chris Roberts Shoreline N Alternate Dana Ralph Kent S

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Item 7: Election of the 2022 PIC Chair and Vice Chair ACTION

Staff Contact Deanna Dawson, Executive Director, 206‐495‐3265, [email protected]

SCA PIC Nominating Committee Members Councilmember Ross Loudenback, North Bend, Chair; Councilmember Kelli Curtis, Kirkland; Councilmember Chance LaFleur, Enumclaw; Councilmember Traci Buxton, Des Moines

Action

Election of the 2022 SCA Public Issues Committee Chair and Vice Chair.

Background information Per the PIC Operating Policies:

Committee Leadership shall be a Chair and Vice‐chair elected by the committee. The nominating committee of the PIC shall solicit names for the Chair and Vice‐chair of the PIC and make a recommendation to the PIC by December 15th of each year. The Chair may serve a one year term with a two term maximum.

The PIC Nominating Committee met on November 19, 2021, and reviewed nominees for 2022 PIC Chair and Vice Chair. The Nominating Committee recommends the election of Councilmember Bill Boyce, Kent, as PIC Chair, and the election of Councilmember Chris Roberts, Shoreline, as PIC Vice Chair.

Next Steps The full PIC will vote to elect a 2022 PIC Chair and Vice Chair at the December 8, 2021 PIC meeting.

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Item 8: 2022 SCA State Legislative Agenda POTENTIAL FUTURE ACTION

SCA Staff Contact Brian Parry, SCA Policy Director, [email protected] , 206‐499‐4159

SCA Legislative Committee Members Mayor Dana Ralph, Kent (Chair); Mayor Angela Birney, Redmond; Councilmember Ed Prince, Renton; Mayor Amy Ockerlander, Duvall; Mayor Mary Lou Pauly, Issaquah; Deputy Mayor Wendy Weiker, Mercer Island

Discussion

SCA has been collecting SCA member city legislative agendas in preparation for developing a 2022 SCA Legislative Agenda that reflects member city priorities. Members who have not done so already are encouraged to share their legislative agendas or issues your city is prioritizing for the 2022 legislative session with SCA staff.

At the December PIC meeting, members will receive an update on draft SCA legislative priorities and have an opportunity to provide feedback. If recommended by PIC, the legislative agenda could be brought back to PIC in January to make a recommendation to the SCA board of directors on final approval.

Background The SCA legislative agenda typically reflects legislative priorities found in common in city agendas across the SCA membership. To date, SCA has received legislative agendas from roughly half of SCA member cities. Among those agendas received, areas of commonality include transportation and infrastructure funding; retaining local decision‐making authority, particularly with regard to land use planning; economic recovery; addressing local fiscal needs; affordable housing development and preservation; and clarifying changes to state law made in 2021 related to law enforcement. Copies of city legislative agendas can be found on the SCA website . These shared priorities are included in a draft SCA legislative agenda for review and feedback from PIC.

In addition to the draft legislative priorities staff have included draft legislative principles that act as high‐level guiding principles through which all legislative proposals will be measured against. These are the principles that were recommended by PIC and adopted by the SCA Board for the 2021 legislative session.

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In addition to priorities identified through review of city legislative agendas, several cities have reached out to SCA staff to share feedback related to HB 1058 , introduced in 2021, which would allow the one‐tenth of a percent sales and use tax for cultural access programs to be approved councilmanically. Under current law, imposing the tax requires voter approval. As drafted, the bill would authorize counties to impose the tax up to a certain date, after which the authority would be passed on to cities. Some cities have expressed concerns that the bill does not include a role for cities in oversight of the funds, as well as concerns about raising taxes during the pandemic. Some have also suggested that, if the bill moves forward, it would be preferable if it allowed cities the first opportunity to approve the tax before the authority is granted to counties.

Draft 2022 SCA Legislative Priorities Invest in Transportation Infrastructure & Mobility

The economic recovery and vitality of our state demands that we invest in our existingtransportation infrastructure and prioritize new investments that improve the mobility ofpeople and goods. SCA urges the Legislature to:

Partner with cities to develop a comprehensive transportation revenue package thatprovides new resources and options for local governments to address multimodaltransportation and mobility needs

Promote Economic RecoveryThe COVID‐19 public health crisis has had a devastating economic impact on Washington’sbusinesses and workforce. Additional investments will be necessary to support the long‐term economic recovery of businesses. SCA urges the Legislature to:

Provide tools and resources for local business recovery, particularly the smallbusiness community

Be cognizant of tax implications and do no harm to businesses already hurt by theeconomic downturn

Address the Fiscal Needs of Cities to Provide Local ServicesCities play an essential role in providing basic core services to residents. SCA urges theLegislature to:

Ensure that state‐shared revenue distributions remain whole

Provide greater flexibility with existing revenue sources

Replace the 1% cap on annual property tax increases with a limit tied to inflationplus population growth

Support local infrastructure and fully fund the Public Works Assistance Account

Address Housing InstabilityThe state and cities must partner to preserve existing and increase the supply of affordablehousing as well as address behavioral health needs and other root causes of homelessness.SCA urges the Legislature to:

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Address the instability resulting from the economic impacts of COVID‐19 byincreasing assistance to tenants, landlords, and homeowners as the statewideeviction moratorium ends

Provide local option tools and incentives to diversify the housing supply thatrecognizes the diversity of our communities

Law Enforcement Use of Force

Continue supporting local control over city law enforcement policies to meet theneeds of each community, while recognizing the need for clarification of certainstatewide reforms ( AWC fact sheet )

Draft 2022 SCA Legislative Principles

Advance racial equity and social justice

Preserve local decision‐making authority

Do not eliminate the social safety net

Protect shared revenues

No unfunded mandates to cities

Next Steps Members are encouraged to share their legislative agendas and feedback on the draft 2022 SCA Legislative Agenda. If recommended by PIC, the legislative agenda could be brought back to PIC in January to make a recommendation to the SCA board of directors on final approval. Questions or feedback can be provided to SCA Policy Director Brian Parry, [email protected] , 206‐499‐4159.

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SCA PIC Meeting December 8, 2021 Item 9


Item 9: Metro Policy Updates UPDATE

SCA Staff Contact Hali Willis, SCA Policy Analyst, [email protected] , 206‐495‐5238

SCA Regional Transit Committee Members Councilmember Jennifer Robertson, Bellevue (Caucus Chair); Council President Toni Troutner, Kent (Caucus Vice Chair); Councilmember Bob Baggett, Auburn; Councilmember Susan Chang, Shoreline; Mayor Leanne Guier, Pacific; Mayor Kim Lisk, Carnation; Councilmember Ryan McIrvin, Renton; Councilmember Jon Pascal, Kirkland; Councilmember Joseph Ciamomo, Covington (alternate); Mayor Dave Hill, Algona (alternate); Mayor Mary Lou Pauly, Issaquah (alternate)

Update

At the October 2021 PIC meeting, members discussed ongoing work at the Regional Transit Committee (RTC) to update King County Metro’s three major policy documents: the Strategic Plan for Public Transportation, Service Guidelines, and their long‐range plan Metro Connects.

Between September and November 2021, the SCA caucus to the RTC used the SCA guiding principles recommended by PIC and adopted by the SCA board to guide their review of the proposed plan revisions. The SCA caucus developed ten amendments that add clarity and transparency to Metro’s policies around adding, reducing, restructuring, and evaluating service. All ten SCA amendments as well as three amendments proposed by Councilmember Balducci passed RTC unanimously in November.

The policy documents as amended were approved by the Mobility and Environment Committee on December 30 and will be considered for final approval by the King County council on December 7. If the county council amends the documents, they will be re‐referred to RTC for review. If the county council adopts the documents without amending, and they are approved by the Executive, they will go into effect on December 17.

Background

King County Metro is currently in the final stages of updating their three major policy

documents: the Strategic Plan for Public Transportation , Service Guidelines , and their long‐

range plan called Metro Connects . These documents are updated regularly, and many of the

changes made this year reflect Metro’s goals promote equitable access to transit, and to make

the transit network more environmentally sustainable.

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On July 23, 2021, the King County Executive transmitted Metro’s proposed updates to these documents and the Regional Transit Committee (RTC) began review of the documents at their September meeting.

The SCA Caucus to RTC requested that SCA adopt a set of Guiding Principles that represent the high‐level priorities and concerns of cities to guide the caucus in ensuring those are reflected in the policy updates and any proposed amendments. The guiding principles were adopted by the PIC on September 8, and changes were made in response to feedback from the SCA Board of Directors. After that update, the amended guiding principles were unanimously adopted by the PIC on October 13 and by the SCA Board on October 20.

SCA caucus members used the guiding principles to direct their review of Metro’s policy documents. Over the course of many caucus workshops, meetings with RTC and King County Council Mobility and Environment Committee members, staff workgroup meetings, and a meeting with the Equity Cabinet, the SCA caucus developed 10 amendments to Metro’s policy documents which were adopted unanimously at the November 17 RTC meeting. The documents, as amended, were approved by the Mobility and Environment Committee on November 30.

SCA Amendments to Metro’s Policy Documents The amendments sponsored by the SCA caucus to RTC focus on adding clarity and transparency to Metro’s policies around adding, reducing, restructuring, and evaluating service. The SCA caucus worked closely with Metro and other RTC members to ensure amendments put forward by the caucus would be feasible for Metro to implement and have broad support.

Below is a summary of SCA amendments. You can find more detailed information on amendments here .

Adding Service

Require Metro to transmit a RapidRide prioritization plan to Council in 2024, whichincludes specific routes prioritized for development in the interim network (amendment2).

Reducing Service

Add clarity around how routes with very low ridership are treated; including that theymay be considered for changes in service type (i.e., changing from fixed‐route service toDART service) (amendment 6).

Add clarity around how routes are prioritized for reduction. The amendment clarifiesthat routes with low ridership are prioritized for reduction, especially if they also havelow equity scores. Routes with high ridership are not prioritized for reduction, even ifthey have low equity scores (amendment 7).

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https://aqua.kingcounty.gov/council/agendas/RTC/20211117-RTC-Additional.pdf


Restructuring Service

Require Metro to work with affected jurisdictions and community stakeholders todevelop area‐specific goals for restructures and add that Metro may refine theboundaries of the project area in response to feedback from the community(amendment 8).

Add two common goals for all restructures: First, deliver integrated service thatresponds to changes in community needs and the transit network, including connectionsto high‐capacity transit; and second, under stable or growing resource scenarios,restructures should result in service at least similar to existing Metro Service(amendment 8).

Add clarity around when Metro can redeploy service hours outside of the restructurearea to meet needs elsewhere in the county; specifically, that Metro can redeploy hoursthat are replaced by another agency’s service and are not needed to meet the goals ofthe restructure (amendment 9)

Evaluating Service

Add two new performance measures which track the service network’s alignment withplanned and actual growth (amendment 3).

Include route‐level equity metrics in the annual System Evaluation Report and make busstop‐level equity metrics available upon request (amendment 4).

Other Amendments Adopted at RTC Councilmember Balducci sponsored three amendments which were also adopted unanimously at the November RTC meeting. Amendments sponsored by Councilmember Balducci accomplish the following:

Require Metro to provide a report on the funding gap, funding options and a planningprocess to implement Metro Connects by May 2022 (amendment 1).

Require Metro to provide a description of the service landscape (including Metro andother transit agency services like Sound Transit) before and after a proposed restructure(amendment 9).

Make changes to the Service Guidelines and Metro Connects related to marine servicesincluding:

o Marine services will continue to be funded by existing or new dedicated fundingsources; and,

o Request Metro to produce a technical report to determine the desired level ofwater taxi service and the property tax rate necessary to fund it.

Additional Information July PIC Agenda – Metro Policy Updates and SCA Guiding Principles September PIC Agenda – Metro Policy Updates and SCA Guiding Principles October PIC Agenda – Metro Policy Updates and Amended SCA Guiding Principles

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http://soundcities.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/October-13-2021-SCA-PIC-Meeting-Packet.pdf#page=11


Next Steps The amended policy documents will be reviewed by the King County Council at their meeting on December 7. If the Council amends the documents, they will be re‐referred to RTC for approval. If the council adopts the documents without adding further amendments, and if they are approved by the Executive, the updates will go into effect on December 17.

Questions and comments can be directed to Hali Willis, SCA Policy Analyst, [email protected] , 206‐495‐5238.

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Item 10: 2022 City Outlook ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

SCA Staff Contact Deanna Dawson, Executive Director, [email protected] , (206) 495‐3265

Discussion

At the December PIC meeting, members will have a roundtable discussion of local and regional priorities for 2022.

Background At the December PIC meeting, we will have a roundtable discussion for members to share priorities for their cities and provide input on regional issues that will be important for SCA to be engaged with in the coming year. Topics identified by members will help inform future PIC discussions, workshops, and educational events.

PIC members will be asked to share goals that they hope to achieve, exciting projects, and issues they are looking forward to engaging with in 2022. Many cities will be experiencing changes in the makeup of their councils, leadership, and staffing – what impact will that have on what members expect to achieve in the coming year?

PIC members are also encouraged to share whether they will be returning as the PIC representative in January and, if not, if a replacement has been determined.

Next Steps SCA staff and Board would appreciate feedback from all our member cities on priorities for 2022.

If you or your city has feedback, please contact SCA Executive Director Deanna Dawson at [email protected] , or (206) 495‐3265.

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SCA PIC December 8, 2021 Item 11a


Item 11a: Levies and Ballot Measures in King County INFORMATION

SCA Staff Contact Brian Parry, Policy Director, [email protected] , (206) 499‐4159

Update

This is a monthly item on the PIC agenda to share information on recent and upcoming local levies and ballot measures in King County jurisdictions. Items identified as “potential future ballot measures” are under consideration or reflect potential renewal of an existing levy but have not been approved to be placed on the ballot and may not ultimately move forward.

Please send information on any upcoming measures affecting your city to SCA Policy Director Brian Parry at [email protected] or 206‐499‐4159.

.Results – November 2, 2021

Jurisdiction Measure Result

Snoqualmie Repeal of $40 vehicle license fee and replacement with a 0.2% sales tax to fund Transportation Benefit District

Approved: 58.65% Rejected: 41.35%

North Bend Transportation Benefit District Renewal Approved: 71.03% Rejected: 28.97%

Lake Forest Park

Levy lid lift for parks and sidewalks Approved: 34.91% Rejected: 65.09%

Normandy Park

Authorize an increase in the regular property tax to an annual rate of $1.60 per $1,000 of assessed value and annual increases of up to 4% for 2024‐2028 to maintain the tax rate at $1.60 per $1,000


King County Charter Amendment 1 – amending the King County Charter preamble to include among other charter purposes, equitable government, protection and enhancement of the urban and rural environment and economy, and promotion of a superior quality of life


King County Charter Amendment 2 – amending the King County Charter to replace outdated timelines related to initiatives, referenda, and charter amendments with timelines consistent with current state law


Highline School District

Four‐year replacement educational programs and operation tax levy estimated at $2.50 per $1,000 of assessed value


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East Bellevue Community Municipal Corporation

Proposition would continue the existence of the community municipal corporation for an additional four years


Fire District 20

Authorize the district to restore its regular real property tax levy rate to $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation in 2021 for collection in 2022 and will establish an annual growth rate of up to 6% for following five years. The district’s current tax levy rate is approximately $1.13 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.


Houghton Community Municipal Corporation

Proposition would continue the existence of the community municipal corporation for an additional four years


Renton Fire Authority

Authorize the continuation of voter‐approved benefit charges to be collected for an additional ten years from 2023 through 2032


.Potential Future Ballot Measures – Other Jurisdictions and Special Purpose Districts

Year Month Jurisdiction Measure

2022 King County Library System

Levy lid lift

2023 King County Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services levy renewal

2024 King County Automated Fingerprint Identification System levy renewal

2025 King County Parks levy renewal

2025 King County EMS levy renewal

Next Steps Please share this information with your city and provide information on upcoming elections in your city to SCA Policy Director Brian Parry at [email protected] or 206‐499‐4159.

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SCA Public Issues Committee

Documents

Transcript of SCA Public Issues Committee