REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL rd Avenue NE, Woodinville, WA

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1 CITY OF WOODINVILLE, WA REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL rd Avenue NE, Woodinville, WA To: Honorable City Council Date: 02/05/2013 From: Subject: Richard A. Leahy, City Manager City Council Legislative Agenda Discussion ISSUE: Shall the City Council discuss and approve the Legislative Agendas? STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To discuss and approve the Legislative Agendas. BACKGROUND AND POLICY DISCUSSION: This item was previously reviewed by the City Council on October 9, The Council discussed this item, took no action, and asked that it be brought back after a scheduled October 24, 2012 Meeting with King County Executive Constantine. Staff recommends that Legislative Agenda Items focus on "Woodinville-specific Issues" and not general municipal issues. General municipal issues are typically addressed on behalf of Woodinville by the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) and the Sound Cities Association (SCA). The attached Draft Legislative Agendas were prepared based upon this approach. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Discuss and approve the Legislative Agendas, as presented; 2. Discuss, amend, and approve the Legislative Agendas; or 3. Schedule the matter for discussion at a future meeting RECOMMENDED MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE STATE AND COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDAS AS PRESENTED. Attachment 1: Attachment 2: Attachment 3: Attachment 4: Attachment 5: Draft King County Legislative Agenda Draft Snohomish County Legislative Agenda Draft Washington State Legislative Agenda Excerpt of City Council Meeting Minutes of October 9, 2012 Copy of October 9, 2012 Staff Report 1

2 Attachment KING COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA 1. Cooperative Study Regarding Sammamish Valley Agree upon approach, schedule, funding, work product, etc. and actively participate in the study with King County to develop joint recommendations to promote the wine and agriculture industries in the Sammamish Valley near Woodinville. 2. New Traffic Signal on Woodinville Duvall Road at 171 St Secure King County financial contribution towards the construction of a new traffic signal on Woodinville Duvall Road at 171 st, as part of the Woodinville Duvall Road Widening Project. Total cost of new traffic signal: $220, Eastside Rail Corridor Discuss and agree upon approach for joint planning for "rails and trails" within the Eastside Rail Corridor through Woodinville. 4. Discuss Conversion of Northshore Athletic Fields Parking Lot into Tourist District Explore opportunities to incorporate the gravel parking lot of the Northshore Athletic Fields into the Woodinville Tourist District. Alternatives could include moving parking for the fields to the north side of the complex in conjunction with providing parking for the Tolt Pipeline Trail and Sammamish River Trail. The parking lot could be developed compatible with the Woodinville Tourist District. 2

3 Attachment SNOHOlVIISH COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA 1. Wellington Hills Park Development Discuss and address major issues associated with development of Wellington Hills Golf Course into a regional recreational facility. 2. Eastside Rail Corridor Agree upon an approach for development of the former Burlington Northern Rail corridor, which extends from Woodinville to Snohomish, into a regional "Trails and Rails" corridor that will include a continuous non-motorized trail and future commuter rail service. 3. Annexation Agree upon an approach to more fully evaluate possible annexation of properties along the Snohomish/King County border to Woodinville. 3

4 Attachment WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA uoillc VVOOre, 1. Maintain Streamline Sales Tax (SST) Mitigation Payments Maintain SST Mitigation Payments as originally approved. 2. Increase Local Control over State Highways Use and Access Amend State Legislation, Washington Administrative Code, and WSDOT regulations to give more control to local agencies for State Highways under local control. Also provide more authority and flexibility to local agencies to provide and control access to/from State Highways to local roadways. 4

5 Attachment 4 City of Woodinville, Washington CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 9, Excerpt Woodinville City Hall City Council Chambers, rd Avenue NE, Woodinville, WA Discussion of City Council 7. Discussion of City Council Legislative Agenda Legislative Agenda Mayor Talmas referred to the Eastside Transportation Partnership 2013 Legislative Statement, advising the ETP will vote on the legislative agenda at their November meeting. He asked for Council authority to support the ETP legislative statement. Discussion followed regarding how projects on the list benefit Woodinville citizens. Mr. Leahy reviewed the proposed King County Legislative Agenda. Discussion followed regarding details of the agenda items. Council requested staff determine zoning of the Northshore Athletic Fields parking lot. Discussion continued regarding items on the Washington State Legislative Agenda and the Snohomish County Legislative Agenda, including concern with national tournaments at the Wellington Hills Park, concern with UGB amendments, non-partisan King County positions, and partnering with King County in planning and vision for the valley. Councilmembers made the following suggestions: King County Legislative Agenda -Restate Items 1, 3 and 4 as transportation safety projects that benefit wine and agriculture and have a regional perspective -Delete Item 1 as it is a dead issue at King County -Do not support reducing parking (Item 3), support adding parking -Change Item 4 to read Joint Study -Support for Items 2 and 4 -Add Rail-Trail as an agenda item Snohomish County Legislative Agenda -Delete Item 2 Deputy Mayor Aspen and Councilmembers Bauman and Boundy-Sanders volunteered to participate in a group to do outreach with Snohomish County Council Washington Agenda -Recognize importance of vineyards to State economy and encourage cross-border imports/exports. It was agreed to return this agenda item to the Council following the October 24 meeting with King County. 5

6 Attachment 5 CITY OF WOODINVILLE, WA REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL rd Avenue NE, Woodinville, WA To: Honorable City Council Date: 10/09/2012 From: Subject: Richard A. Leahy, City Manager L City Council Legislative Agenda Discussion ISSUE: Shall the City Council discuss and approve Legislative Agendas? STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To discuss and approve Legislative Agendas. BACKGROUND AND POLICY DISCUSSION: This item has been scheduled at the request of the City Council. There are two upcoming events; an October 24, 2012 Meeting with King County Executive Constantine; and the 2013 AWC Legislative Conference; where it would be beneficial to have an approved Legislative Agenda to discuss with our elected representatives. Staff recommends that Legislative Agenda Items be focused on "Woodinville-specific Issues" and not on general municipal issues. The attached Draft Legislative Agendas were prepared based upon this approach. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Discuss and approve the Legislative Agendas, as presented; 2. Discuss, amend, and approve the Legislative Agendas; or 3. Schedule the matter for discussion at a future meeting RECOMMENDED MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE STATE AND COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDAS AS PRESENTED. Attachment 1: Draft King County Legislative Agenda Attachment 2: Draft Snohomish County Legislative Agenda Attachment 3: Draft Washington State Legislative Agenda

7 Attachment 5 Attachment KING COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA 1. Urban Growth Boundary Agree upon an approach to more fully evaluate and consider the expansion of the Urban Growth Boundary in areas immediately adjoining City of Woodinville boundaries. 2. New Traffic Signal on Woodinville Duvall Road at 171 st Secure King County financial contribution towards the construction of a new traffic signal on Woodinville Duvall Road at 171 st, as part of the Woodinville Duvall Road Widening Project. Total cost of new traffic signal: $220, Incorporate Northshore Athletic Fields into Woodinville Tourist District Explore opportunities to incorporate the gravel parking lot of the Northshore Athletic Fields into the Woodinville Tourist District. Alternatives could include moving parking for the fields to the north side of the complex in conjunction with providing parking for the Tolt Pipeline Trail and Sammamish River Trail. The parking lot could be sold/leased for private development as part of the Woodinville Tourist District. 4. Economic Development Plan for Sammamish Valley Develop a cooperative Economic Development Plan and Strategy for the Sammamish Valley and Woodinville Tourist District that emphasizes the wine industry and agritourism; and protects and enhances Sammamish Valley businesses and its environment. 7

8 Attachment 5 Attachment SNOHOMISH COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA 1. Wellington Hills Park Development Discuss and address major issues associated with development of Wellington Hills Golf Course into a regional recreational facility. 2. Annexation Agree upon an approach to more fully evaluate possible annexation of properties along the Snohomish/King County border to Woodinville. 3. Burlington Northern Rail Corridor Agree upon an approach for development of the former Burlington Northern Rail corridor, which extends from Woodinville to Snohomish, into a regional "Trails and Rails" corridor that will include a continuous non-motorized trail and future commuter rail service. 8

9 Attachment 5 Attachment WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA 1. Maintain Streamline Sales Tax (SST) Mitigation Payments Maintain SST Mitigation Payments as originally approved. 2. Increase Local Control over State Highways Use and Access Amend State Legislation, Washington Administrative Code, and WSDOT regulations to give more control to local agencies for State Highways under local control. Also provide more authority and flexibility to local agencies to provide and control access to/from State Highways to local roadways. 9

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11 2013 Legislative Agendas February 5, 2013

12 Purpose Identify strategic intergovernmental issues that require action by other elected officials to advance City of Woodinville priorities or interests. Focuses on Woodinville issues or priorities. Leaves general municipal items to AWC, SCA, NLC, etc. Meet with identified parties to advance Woodinville s s position.

13 Recommendations Limit to issues Be clear and concise Woodinville s s position Woodinville s s request Be realistic

14 Recommendations King County Agenda Snohomish County Agenda State of Washington Agenda Local (issue specific with other city/locai agency)

15 King County Agenda 1. Sammamish Valley Cooperative Study Approach, schedule, funding, work product, 2. Traffic Signal on Wood-Duvall at 171 st 3. Eastside Rail Corridor Planning and Development 4. Northshore Athletic Field Parking Lot and Tourist District

16 Snohomish County Agenda 1. Wellington Hills Park Development Project 2. Eastside Rail Corridor Planning and Development 3. Annexation

17 State of Washington Agenda 1. Maintain Streamlined Sales Tax Mitigation Payments 2. Local control over State Highway Use and Access 3. Eastside Rail Corridor Rail track rehab funds

18 State of Washington Agenda Meetings scheduled for Wednesday, February 13, City Councilmembers are scheduled to attend 12:45 p.m. Rep. Goodman 1:15 p.m. Rep. Springer 1:45 p.m. Senator Hill

19 Other Local Agendas 1. Eastside Rail Corridor Corridor cities 2. Other?

20 Recommendation Motion: Approve the 2013 Legislative Agendas, as presented or amended Select meeting participants for February 13, 2013 State Legislator Meetings