BUDGET COMMITTEE

TIM BURGESS, CHAIR

Issue

Description

Chair, CS

CS Assigned

CS days

BUDGET

Budget Balancing

2014 budget balancing.

CS

McCoy

15

Budget Issues

2014 budget review budget issues.

CS

Belz, Eder, Fong, Freeman, Harris, Herzfeld, Jenkins, TBD, Kilduff, Lee, Lester, McCoy, Moorehead, Schwab,Valles

410

Budget Legislation

Conduct initial review of budget legislation.

CS

Lester

10

Budget Management

2014 budget management and oversight.

CS

Noble

25

Budget Process

Budget process, including schedule, instructions, training, templates, questions to City Budget Office, public hearing notices, agendas, compiling action sheets, summary of Council actions.

CS

Ratzliff, Lester, Noble

55

Budget Quality Assurance

Review draft budget materials.

CS

Herzfeld, Lester, Schwab, Morgan

95

CBIS Development

On-going assessment of CBIS and potential enhancements. Coordination with CBO on data requirements and format for CBIS.

CS

Morgan, McCoy

25

Position List

Review proposed changes to adopted position list.

CS

TBD

5

Public Outreach for 2014 Budget

Solicit input from Seattle citizens regarding priorities for the 2014 budget.

Chair

BUDGET COMMITTEE

TOTAL DAYS:

640

COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC RESILIENCY AND REGIONAL RELATIONS

SALLY CLARK, CHAIR

Issue

Description

Chair, CS

CS Assigned

CS days

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Business Attraction and Retention Contracting

Review annual report on this program.

CS

Ratzliff,

CS days in consulting

Citywide Business Advocacy Team

Review annual report of Citywide Business Advocacy Team.

Chair

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Float Loans and Section 108 Loans

Review and consider approval of proposed Section 108 loans and possible CDBG float loans. Monitor Section 108 loan pool via quarterly and annual reports, and review recommendations, if any, to strengthen Section 108 policies.

CS

TBD

5

Entrepreneurial Training and Micro-lending

Consistent with SLI 121-1-A-1, review OED's report on the outcomes of recent City investments in entrepreneurial training and micro-lending programs. Also review OED's proposed plan for distributing, tracking, and evaluating future investments in such programs.

CS

Belz

CS days in consulting

Economic Development Commission

Review recommendations of the Economic Development Commission.

Chair, CS

Valles

5

Streamlining Business Permitting Processes

Review City efforts to work collaboratively with King County and the State of Washington to develop a pilot program for streamlining the permitting process for new restaurants.

Chair

Equal Benefits for Domestic Partners

Monitor federal court challenges to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Explore ways to reduce the burdens that DOMA imposes on same-sex spouses.

Chair, CS

Lester

5

Green Economy Jobs

Monitor progress and develop strategies to increase the City's economic development activities to encourage green jobs and foster growth of the green economy. Coordinate with Energy and Environment Committee.

Chair

Career Bridge

Monitor implementation of the Career Bridge program and review program descriptions, reporting plans, and progress reports submitted by OED, HSD, and the Office of the City Auditor consistent with SLI 120-1-A-1.

CS

Harris

5

City Contracting Policies and Practices

Review City contracting policies and practices, including requirements regarding women and minority owned enterprises, local hiring, etc.

Chair

Neighborhood Equitable Transit Oriented Development Initiative (NET)/HUD Community Challenge Grant

Monitor implementation of this initiative that includes funding to help stabilize businesses around the Othello Station in South East Seattle.

CS

Ratzliff

CS days in consulting

New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program and other Lending Programs

Participate in the Committee that makes decisions regarding allocation of NMTCs. Review annual report on NMTC program.

Chair, CS

Ratzliff

5

North SoDo Jobs Density

Review and consider implementation of recommendations proposed by Community Attributes International to foster more living-wage jobs in the North SoDo business district. Coordinate with work in Planning, Land Use and Sustainability regarding a potential Port Overlay and zoning of industrial lands.

Chair

Only in Seattle Program

Monitor Implementation of this program.

Chair

Pike Place Market Levy

Monitor implementation of the Pike Place Market renovation levy. Review annual progress reports submitted by the PDA to the Council, and review any requests by the PDA for changes to levy-funded projects that require Council approval. Appoint and confirm non-voting members of the PDA Council's Capital Renovation Committee as provided in the City-PDA Agreement, as needed. Address other Pike Place Market historic preservation issues as needed.

Chair, CS

Lester

5

Pioneer Square Revitalization

Track Implementation of Pioneer Square Revitalization Plan.

Chair

Rainier Valley Community Development Fund

Monitor on-going work of the Rainier Valley Community Development Fund (RVCDF). Monitor development of an updated Business Plan ensuring RVCDF's financial sustainability after 2013 when City subsidies expire. Review Executive proposals related to economic development in Southeast Seattle and other initiatives, as needed.

CS

Eder

5

Wall Signs

Develop and/or evaluate proposed amendments to the Sign Code that pertain to wall signs. Prepare or review related legislation as necessary.

CS

Belz

10

Tourism, Film & Music

Monitor economic development issues involving the tourism, film and music industries.

Chair

Efforts to Correct Economic Disparities

The committee will continue to identify effective approaches to asset building, job training, access to banking and other financial services, educational attainment, family support, access to health care and other ways to address historic trends in disparities. Monitor potential expansion of 13^th Year Promise Scholarship Program.

Chair

Workforce development policies and investments

Review OED's ongoing policy and programmatic work in workforce development. Advocate for provision of financial empowerment services for those accessing training/educational services. Monitor Seattle Public Schools Skills Centers Proposal.

Chair

Yesler Terrace Project Support Funding

Per Green Sheet 126-1-A-1, review Executive's proposed plan, timeline and outcomes for use of funding provided in 2013 budget for Yesler Terrace Project Support.

CS

Ratzliff

5

HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Historic Preservation

Review landmark status recommendations. Monitor and take action as needed on issues related to the historic districts.

Chair

P-I Globe

Monitor the ownership agreement between the Hearst Corporation and the MOHAI. Take action as needed.

Chair

Historic Theater Bonus

Review legislation amending the Land Use Code to establish a density bonus for preservation of historic theaters.

CS

TBD

5

Pike/Pine Conservation Overlay District

Review legislation amending the Land Use Code to further encourage preservation of character structures in the Pike/Pine neighborhood

CS

Herzfeld

10

Neighborhood Conservation Districts

Review legislation that creates the framework for establishing neighborhood conservation districts to protect historic resources.

CS

Herzfeld

10

INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

Regional Issues

Office of Intergovernmental Relations

Participate in the development of City priorities for local, regional, tribal, state and federal governments to develop the partnerships needed to successfully advance common interests.

Chair

Potential Annexations

Participate in Boundary Review Board (BRB) approval of Renton's annexation of the Triangle. Reevaluate City interest in annexing the N. Highline Area Y. Work with King County and the Executive toward annexation of the Sliver on the River and the Triangle including reaching agreement with King County regarding elements of an annexation interlocal agreement.

CS

Moorehead

25

Sister Cities Program

Review and monitor. Review assessment of Sister Cities Program completed by Executive. Consider modifications to program based on this assessment.

Chair

State and Federal Legislative Agenda

Participate in the development of the City's State and Federal legislative agendas.

CS

Ratzliff

5

GENERAL SUPPORT

Committee Coordinator

Coordination of committee's work program.

CS

Ratzliff

5

Consulting

Reserve Central Staff days for unanticipated committee issues.

CS

Central Staff

10

EXTERNAL COMMITTEES AND BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS OVERSIGHT ASSIGNMENTS

Boards and Commissions Oversight and/or Appointment Authority

Monitor and make recommendations on appointments as needed for the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board; Economic Development Commission; Historic Seattle, Landmarks Preservation Board; Pike Place Market Historical Committee; Pioneer Square Preservation Board.

Chair

External Committees Council Participation

Participate as a member of the following regional committees: Association of Washington Cities AWC) Board; Board of Health-Seattle King County, Chair; Economic Development District; Investment Committee for the New Market Tax Credits Programs; King County Regional Policy Committee; Labor Management Leadership Committee; Sister Cities Coordinating Council; Trade Development Alliance.

Chair

COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC RESILIENCY AND REGIONAL RELATIONS

TOTAL DAYS:

120

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

MIKE O'BRIEN, CHAIR

Issue

Description

Chair, CS

CS Assigned

CS days

CITY LIGHT

On-going Issues

Regional/National Issues

Monitor efforts by the BPA to resolve transmission congestion issues related to the Columbia Storage Treaty and ensure that City Light rate payers are not unfairly burdened with the costs. Monitor FERC decisions for impacts on the Northwest and on City Light. Monitor the Western Climate Initiative and similar initiatives at the national level and provide policy support and direction to the utility as needed.

CS

Kilduff

CS days in consulting

Reports and Metrics

Review periodic reports and performance metrics to ensure City Light is meeting it targets under the Strategic Plan

CS

Kilduff

5

Energy Rates

City Light Cost Allocation

Continue review of City Light's current cost allocation methodology, focusing especially on the continued use of unbundled Revenue Requirements. Recommend updated cost allocation to the Council.

CS

Kilduff

10

Low Income Assistance

Continue to monitor changes to the program, including customer participation rates and City Light's partnership with other city agencies.

CS

Kilduff

CS days in consulting

City Light Rate Design

Continue the review of City Light's Rate Design, focusing especially on ways to encourage the efficient use of electricity while ensuring at the same time that City Light collects sufficient revenue to meet its financial targets. Recommend updated rate design to the Council.

CS

Kilduff

15

Planning & Oversight

City Light Financial Policies

Review the performance of the new financial policies and recommend changes to the Council as appropriate.

CS

Kilduff

5

City Light Review Panel

Support the Review Panel in its review of City Light's implementation of its adopted Strategic Plan.

CS

Kilduff

5

Integrated Resource Planning (IRP), Conservation and Renewables

Provide policy guidance for development of the 2014 IRP. Explore ways that City Light can encourage the adoption of small-scale renewable generation within the service territory, and, working with DPD, changes to local codes that might be needed.

CS

Kilduff

5

Strategic Plan

Work with City Light and the Review Panel to begin the first update of the Plan, scheduled to be presented in 2014.

CS

Kilduff

5

Workforce Efficiency

Work with City Light and City Personnel to implement the workforce efficiencies assumed in the 2013-2018 Strategic Plan and built into the rate path.

CS

Kilduff

5

Other Issues

Citywide Undergrounding Policy

Work with City Light and the Law Department to develop criteria for when City Light utilities will be undergrounded and the appropriate sharing of costs when done as part of a larger City development project program.

CS

Kilduff

5

BCL Structure

Review the utility's BCL structure to ensure that it provides the Council with the appropriate level of control and oversight. Given the unique nature of Streetlights as both a customer class and a key function of City government, consider establishing it as a separate BCL.

CS

Kilduff

5

Electricity Consumption Feedback

Explore tools/technology to provide feedback to customers on their electricity consumption to encourage efficiency. Focus attention on low-income households.

CS

Kilduff

5

Improved Customer Interface

Develop technology/ business processes that improve the ease with which City Light's customers can access their account information and pay their bills. Coordinate efforts with SPU to provide a unified and simplified point of contact.

CS

Kilduff, Moorehead

CS days in consulting

Customer Billing System

Work with City Light and SPU to assess alternative approaches to a new customer billing system that will meet the needs of City Light's proposed deployment of AMI and Smart Meters.

Kilduff, Moorehead

10

Construction and Energy Code updates

Review proposed updates to the Energy Code and Construction Codes, including Green Code Provisions that address water and material conservation, and energy reduction targets for new buildings.

CS

Kilduff

5

NODO Network/Substation

Review and guide City Light's analysis of alternative NODO substation designs and network development.

CS

Kilduff

10

Sustainability & Environmental Issues

Climate Adaptation

Participate in developing, and track implementation of, climate adaptation efforts including assessments by departments of their adaptation needs, and integration of adaptation into the Climate Action Plan.

CS

Moorehead

5

Climate Protection

Review the proposed Climate Action Plan update and obtain additional public input on the updates. Develop or review any legislation to implement the plan. Track departments' implementation of climate actions already underway. Evaluate coal train proposals and environmental documents.

CS

Moorehead

10

Community Power Works

Evaluate the SLI 36-2-A-1 response regarding CPW final results and recommendations for elements that warrant continuation after federal funding is gone. Develop or review any legislation related to the SLI response.

CS

Kilduff, Moorehead

10

District Energy (DE)

Monitor and guide progress by OSE and Corix on development of energy district on First Hill and Yesler Terrace. Provide support for OSE in exploring development of DE in the South Lake Union area. Provide policy support and guidance on the appropriateness of changes to City regulations and procedures that may be necessary to support DE.

CS

Kilduff

15

Multi-family tax exemption for energy efficiency

Track state legislative action required to give Seattle (and other municipalities) the authority to implement a property tax exemption for energy efficiency improvements to multi-family buildings; participate with OSE in developing a tax-exemption program and required ordinance.

CS

Harris

5

Point of Sale Energy Audit

Explore the policy requirements and implications of requiring energy audits as part of the conveyance of residential real estate in the City of Seattle.

CS

Kilduff

10

GENERAL SUPPORT

Committee Coordination

Coordination of committee's work program.

CS

Kilduff

10

Consulting

Reserve Central Staff days for unanticipated committee issues.

CS

Central Staff

10

Review Legislation

Review legislation proposed by City Light and develop legislation requested by the Council.

CS

Kilduff

5

EXTERNAL COMMITTEES AND BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS OVERSIGHT ASSIGNMENTS

Boards and Commissions Oversight and/or Appointment Authority

Monitor and make recommendations on appointments as needed for the City Light Rates Advisory Committee; Skagit Environmental Endowment Commission.

Chair

External Committees Council Participation

Participate as a member of the following regional committees: Growth Management Planning Council of King County (GMPCKC) ;King County Regional Policy Committee; PSRC Growth Management Policy Board.

Chair

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

TOTAL DAYS:

175

GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

TIM BURGESS, CHAIR

Issue

Description

Chair, CS

CS Assigned

CS days

BUDGETARY AND FINANCIAL REPORTING AND OVERSIGHT

Budget

See Budget Committee.

CS

Central Staff

CS days in Budget Committee

City Debt and Investment Reporting

Review quarterly reports by the Director of Finance, required under SMC 3.39.035, on revenues, the City's cash pool, investments, interfund loans, investments, debt, debt-service and debt guarantees.

CS

McCoy

5

Debt/Public Finance

Review and approve anticipated LTGO (Limited Tax General Obligation) bond sales and issuance of miscellaneous debt. Attend and monitor monthly Debt Management Policy Advisory Committee (DMPAC) meetings.

CS

Noble, McCoy

5

Quarterly Budget Amendment and Year-End Legislation

Review budget-related legislation including supplemental, grant acceptance, carry-forward, capital abandonment, fund closure, exceptions and other ordinances.

CS

McCoy

25

Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) Budget and Citywide Revenue Updates and Forecasts

Review and consider quarterly revenue updates and forecast information. Brief CMs as appropriate. Evaluate any new revenue proposals.

Chair, CS

Noble, McCoy

CS days in consulting

State Audit Review and Coordination

Review quarterly updates by the Director of Finance, required under SMC 3.39.035, on the status of any audits conducted by the Washington State Auditor's Office and facilitate necessary follow-up with other Council Committees, the City Auditor and/or City Departments.

Chair, CS

TBD

5

CITY WORKFORCE POLICY

Financial Oversight of Retirement Systems

Serve on the Seattle Employee's Retirement System Board of Administration (ex-officio Chair), and Firefighters' Pension Board.

Chair

Seattle City Employees' Retirement System (SCERS)

Provide general oversight of SCERS. Develop a clarification to Resolution 31334 specifying an amortization policy, with FAS, SCERS and outside actuaries. Coordinate contribution rate updates with CBO and Budget Process. Facilitate investment strategy conversation with SCERS, OIR, FAS, and CBO.

Chair,CS

McCoy

20

SCERS Plan Changes for Sustainability

Manage pension consultants during upcoming negotiations. Coordinate with the Executive, Labor Relations, and SCERS on contract proposals for pension changes. Draft pension change legislation. Assist with implementation process.

Chair, CS

McCoy

30

Firefighter's Pension

Develop an investment plan for the actuarial account called for in Ordinance 124057 working with FPEN Staff, FAS and CBO. Due Date April 12, 2013. Coordinate with the Public Safety, Civil Rights and Technology Committee.

Chair, CS

McCoy

5

Health Care

Monitor Labor Management Health Care Committee.

CS

Lee

5

Human Resources Best Practices

Coordinate with City Budget Office and Personnel Department in continued review of Citywide and Departmental best practices regarding the efficient delivery of Human Resources services.

CS

Lee

5

Labor Legislation

Review legislation authorizing collective bargaining agreements.

Chair, CS

Lee

10

Labor Management Leadership Committee

Monitor collaborative discussions between management and the City labor unions.

Chair,
CS

Lee,
Noble

5

Pay Band Program Compensation Review

Coordinate with City Budget Office and Personnel Department to guide the review and evaluation of the City's discretionary Pay Band employment programs, including the APEX/SAM and IT Professional programs, per 2011 SLI 80-1-A-1. Review any proposals for program modifications.

CS

Lee

5

Personnel Legislation

Review quarterly employment ordinances, annual pay zone ordinance, annual COLA adjustment ordinance and other personnel legislation proposed by the Executive.

CS

Lee

10

Retirement System Policies and Practices

Review SECR's policies, rules, protocols and procedures and evaluate need for any changes or modifications.

Chair

EDUCATION POLICY

Families and Education Levy

Develop and approve resolution on Youth Commission. Participate in the Levy Oversight Committee, monitor the finish of the 2005 levy and the start of the 2012 levy and ramp up of new program areas. Review and approve legislation related to Levy's implementation plan and partnership agreements.

Chair,
CS

Lee

15

School District and City Cooperation

Organize and convene joint meetings of Council and School Board, including possible joint meetings in city neighborhoods. Explore potential cooperation between City and School District in maintaining and using District facilities and in pursuing other joint ventures.

Chair

PERFORMANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Asset Management

Track Finance & Administrative Services Department's implementation of its asset management program.

Chair

Audit Committee

Coordinate with City Auditor and Audit Committee.

Chair

Audit Report

Review key City Auditor reports.

Chair, CS

Lester

CS days in consulting

General Oversight of City Auditor

Ongoing oversight of City Auditor function.

Chair

Mutual and Offsetting Benefit Properties

Monitor and review Executive response to 2012 SLI 58-1-A-2, which requested two reports related to major maintenance of the City's mutual and offsetting benefit (MOB) properties. The first report will estimate the cost of repairs needed to building systems, including roofs, to maintain MOB properties in a tenantable condition and shall set out options for funding repairs. The second report will present a review of the present MOB situation, policies for MOB leases, and options for MOB facilities.

CS

Harris

10

Performance and Accountability

Develop measure of department's performance as a way to develop a clear sense of accountability regarding policy implementation and service delivery.

CS

Harris

10

Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission administered ordinances.

Review legislation making housekeeping amendments to ordinances administered by the Ethics and Election Commission. Potential areas include whistleblower ordinance amendments, public financing.

CS

Fong

20

Surplus Property

Review all parcels proposed for sale or transfer, except those covered in other City Council committees.

Chair, CS

TBD

5

Pacific Place Garage

Review financial performance and any forthcoming proposals regarding ownership and operations of the garage.

Chair, CS

McCoy

10

Implementing the Center City Initiative (CCI)

Per Green Sheet 70-1-A-2, review report provided by
HSD that will describe a detailed plan for implementation of the CCI, including proposed outreach and engagement.

Chair, CS

Ratzliff, Valles

CS days in the Housing, Human Services, Health and Culture Committee

REGULATORY POLICY

Seattle Animal Shelter

Provide continuing oversight of Seattle Animal Shelter operations, programs and policies. Review legislation related to proposed City code modifications.

Chair

Taxicab Commission

Monitor operations of Seattle-King County Taxicab Commission.

CS

TBD

CS days in consulting

TAX AND FISCAL POLICY

New Arena Development

Provide policy guidance and oversight regarding processes established under the agreement with King County and ArenaCo regarding a potential new arena.

CS

Eder, Herzfeld, Noble

55

Banking and Investment Practices

Develop legislation for committee consideration that codifies Community Reinvestment Act goals into the banking services contracting process.

CS

McCoy

10

Business and Occupation Tax

Review proposals to modify the code governing the City's Business and Occupation Tax, and track efforts to improve the administration of the tax and on-going technical consultation with key stakeholders.

CS

TBD

5

Business Improvement Area Formation / Modification

Review and consider proposed renewal of the Metropolitan Improvement District (MID). Review and considerlegislation and assessment authority for other new and/or revised Business Improvement Areas (BIAs).

CS

Lester

10

Tax Policy

Review legislation regarding City tax policies, including tax waivers, exemptions and administrative practices, the latter including the establishment of a tax policy advisory group. Review Medic One / EMS levy interlocal agreement that is expected in 2013 in advance of County ballot measure.

CS

McCoy

5

GENERAL SUPPORT

Committee Coordinator

Coordination of committee's work program.

CS

McCoy

10

Consulting

Reserve Central Staff days for unanticipated committee issues.

CS

Central Staff

10

Other Committee Legislation

Review legislation for Government Performance and Finance Committee.

CS

McCoy

10

EXTERNAL COMMITTEES AND BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS OVERSIGHT ASSIGNMENTS

Boards and Commissions Oversight and/or Appointment Authority

Monitor and make recommendations on appointments as needed for the City of Seattle Industrial Development Corporation; Civil Service Commission; Families and Education Levy Oversight Committee; Ethics and Elections Commission; Taxicab Commission.

Chair

External Committees Council Participation

Participate as a member of the following regional committees: Audit Committee; City Employees' Retirement System Board of Administration; Debt Management Policy Advisory Committee; Families & Education Levy Oversight Committee; Firefighters Pension Board; King County Flood Management Advisory Committee; Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Executive Board. ALT: King County Regional Transit Committee; Trade Development Alliance.

Chair

GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

TOTAL DAYS:

320

HOUSING, HUMAN SERVICES, HEALTH, AND CULTURE COMMITTEE

NICK LICATA, CHAIR

Issue

Description

Chair, CS

CS Assigned

CS days

ARTS

Culture

Bruce Lee Action Museum

Per 2012 SLI-21-1-A-2, review Executive's report examining potential City support for a new Bruce Lee Action Museum.

Chair

Cable Television Public Access Channel Operator

Monitor public access television (Seattle Community Media).

Chair

Cultural Overlay District

Continue to support and facilitate legislation and funding options for the six Cultural Overlay District Advisory Committee (CODAC) recommendations contained in Council Resolution 31155. Related land use legislation will be in the Committee on Planning, Land Use and Sustainability.

Chair, CS

Jenkins

5

Film, Music & Video

Monitor creative issues involving film, music and video.

Chair

Friends of Little Saigon Study

Per SLI 125-2-A-1, review plan developed by the Office of Economic Development the Department of Planning and Development, the Office of Housing, Friends of Little Saigon and the Seattle Chinatown/International District Public Development Authority.

CS

Ratzliff

5

Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute

Per SLI 3-1-A-2 Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs (OACA), working with the Seattle Arts Commission (SAC), will present its final recommendations, and a plan to implement those recommendations, concerning long-term operations of Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. An interim report on the plan's progress shall be prepared and delivered to Council by September 1, 2013. Coordinate with the Council Committee on Parks and Neighborhoods.

Chair, CS

Jenkins

10

Miscellaneous Arts Projects

Monitor state bills related to City's legislative agenda for funding that may impact arts and cultural affairs. Monitor Downtown Seattle Historic Theatre District and consider related legislation.

Chair

Nightlife

Monitor issues related to Nightlife, including noise ordinance enforcement, professional development and implementation of best practices by nightlife establishments, and transportation options for safe rides home.

Chair, CS

Freeman

CS days in consulting

HEALTH

Monitor Health Outcomes for City-funded Public Health Programs

Monitor Human Services Department work with Seattle & King County Public Health to develop and implement health outcomes as part of the performance pay in the City's contracts for medical and dental services.

CS

Lee

5

Medical Marijuana Dispensary Regulations

Review legislation establishing use and development standards for medical marijuana dispensaries.

CS

Harris

10

HOUSING

Affordable Housing -General Issues

Review policies and programs related to preservation and development of affordable housing, including financing and/or regulatory strategies to increase preservation of low-income housing. Promote development of very low-income housing.

CS

Ratzliff

10

Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development

Review and adopt the 2013 Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan. Review and adopt the 2014-2017 Update to the Consolidated Plan.

CS

Fong

5

Foreclosure Impacts and Policies

Examine the number of home foreclosures in Seattle, the geographic neighborhoods in which the foreclosures are occurring, and lender information on homes involved in the foreclosure process. Review final program report for the City's Foreclosure Prevention Program operated by the Urban League. Report should include information regarding the circumstances and causes of foreclosures for program participants and outcomes achieved with City's funding that is now fully expended.

CS

Ratzliff

5

Housing Levy and Levy Oversight Committee

Review annual and semi-annual reports on Housing Levy programs. Participate on the Housing Levy Oversight Committee. Review proposed changes in Levy administrative and financial policies as needed, including a possible model tenant screening policy to be used by operators of levy-funded housing.

CS

Ratzliff

5

Home Repair Program

Per SLI 146-2-A-1, review report prepared by the Office of Housing and City Budget Office regarding

CS

Ratzliff

5

Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) Program

Monitor the MFTE Program. Review recommendations of 2012 audit and recommendations for the Office of Housing and/or develop related legislation as necessary.

CS

Belz

5

Neighborhood Equitable Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Initiative (NET)/HUD Community Challenge Grant

Monitor implementation of this federal grant that includes funding for TOD Acquisition Loans. Working with public and private partners, the City will seek to secure key sites for mixed-use transit-oriented development projects that include affordable residential and dedicated small business and community space. This program is also being monitored by the Committee on Economic Resiliency and Regional Relations.

CS

Ratzliff

5

Rental Housing Conditions

Per SLI 48-1-A-1, DPD will present a plan to implement the rental housing registration and inspection program; due March 31, 2013. Review and consider fee legislation necessary to implement program.

Chair, CS

Jenkins

5

Fort Lawton

Review consultant work re market conditions that underpinned 2008 Fort Lawton Redevelopment Plan; review and consider modifications, if appropriate, to Redevelopment Plan.

CS

Ratzliff, Belz

CS days in consulting

Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) Housing Projects

Review reports Yesler Terrace Redevelopment project and Seattle Senior Housing Program.

CS

Ratzliff

CS days in consulting

HUMAN SERVICES

Assistance for Low-Income Utility Customers

Continue to track work process improvements for HSD's Utility Discount Program (UDP) for low income customer enrollment and outreach.

Chair, CS

Kilduff, Moorehead

CS days in consulting

Report on Violence Prevention and Diversion Programs for Young Adults

Per SLI 95-3-A-1, review report by HSD concerning the violence prevention and diversion programs for young adults currently funded by HSD. Report shall include information regarding comparable programs, operated in other jurisdictions which have been formally evaluated and proven to be successful.

CS

Ratzliff

10

Implementing the Center City Initiative (CCI)

Per Green Sheet 70-1-A-1, review report provided by HSD that will describe a detailed plan for implementation of the CCI, including proposed outreach and engagement activities. Determine use of funds proposed by Mayor, but not allocated by Council.

CS

Ratzliff, Harris

10

Homelessness

Monitor implementation of Safe Harbors, the City's homeless management information system. Participate in and monitor the progress of the 10-year plan to end homelessness.

CS

Ratzliff

20

Homeless Youth and Young Adults

Per SLI 102-1-A-1, review report prepared by the United Way, King County, and Youth Care regarding the effectiveness of Safe Place and Project Safe in preventing youth homelessness.

CS

Fong

CS Days in consulting

Services for Out of City Homeless

Per SLI 104-2-A-1, review HSD report regarding policy and program options concerning the provision of services for homeless individuals and families who have come from outside the city.

CS

Ratzliff, Fong

10

Prioritization Policy and Barriers to Housing for Unsheltered Homeless Families

Per SLI 104-1-A-1, review reports prepared by HSD, in collaboration with King County Family Homelessness Initiative, Family Housing Connections (FHC), and others, regarding: a proposed prioritization policy for placement of unsheltered homeless families; and the barriers to housing homeless families and recommended policy or program changes to address such barriers.

CS

Ratzliff

5

Funding for Outreach, Engagement and Case Management Services for Homeless Families

Per Green Sheet 103-1-A-2, review HSD's Comprehensive Outreach and Engagement (O & E) Strategy for Homeless families. Determine use of funds proposed by Mayor, but not allocated by Council.

CS

Ratzliff

5

Human Services Strategic Plan Implementation and Outcomes Based Contracts

Per SLI 88-1-A-1, monitor and review HSD's ongoing implementation of new strategic plan and potential realignment of service investments. Review department's response to evaluation of their approach to outcome-based contracting.

CS

Fong

15

Immigrant and Refugee Youth Job Readiness Training Program

Track implementation of these new programs, including contracted milestones and outcomes.

Chair

Outdoor Meal Sites and Food Programs

Per SLI 90-2-A-1, review service needs to be addressed in a 2013 RFI for the Outdoor Meal Site and all other food programs funded by the HSD Transitional Living and Support Division.

Chair, CS

Ratzliff

CS days in consulting

Senior and Disability Services

Monitor efforts to enhance available City services for seniors and people with disabilities. Review department efforts to support senior centers and promote healthy aging.

Chair, CS

Fong

CS days in consulting

Commercially Exploited Youth

Track implementation of sexually exploited youth pilot program; review and assess quality of evaluations that should be completed in 2013.

CS

Valles

8

GENERAL SUPPORT

Committee Coordinator

Coordination of committee's work program.

CS

Fong

5

Consulting

Reserve Central Staff days for unanticipated committee issues.

CS

Central Staff

10

Other Committee Legislation

Review Human Services & Housing related legislation.

CS

Fong, Ratzliff

15

EXTERNAL COMMITTEES AND BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS OVERSIGHT ASSIGNMENTS

Boards and Commissions Oversight and/or Appointment Authority

Monitor and make recommendations on appointments as needed for the Benaroya Hall Music Center Board; Board of Commissioners Housing Authority of the City of Seattle; Burke-Gilman Place Public Development Authority Board; Capitol Hill Housing Improvement Program Council; City of Seattle Arts Commission; Housing Levy Oversight Committee; King County Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Administrative Board; Museum Development Authority Council; Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority; Seattle Art Museum Board of Trustees; Seattle Indian Services Commission; Seattle Music Commission; Seattle-King County Aging Advisory Council.

Chair

External Committees Council Participation

Participate as a member of the following regional committees: Advisory Council on Aging & Disability Services; Board of Health - Seattle King County; Fire Facilities Oversight Committee.

Chair

HOUSING, HUMAN SERVICES, HEALTH, AND CULTURE COMMITTEE

TOTAL DAYS:

193

LIBRARY, UTILITIES, AND CENTER (LUC) COMMITTEE

JEAN GODDEN, CHAIR

Issue

Description

Chair, CS

CS Assigned

CS days

LIBRARY

Seattle Public Library

Monitor Seattle Public Library's overall budget and review legislation as necessary.

CS

Lee, Belz

CS days in consulting

Library Levy Oversight

Monitor implementation of the Library Levy and how Levy proceeds are being used to restore, maintain and improve core Library Services.

Chair

SEATTLE CENTER

Seattle Center Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

Review implementation of Seattle Center's 2013 Adopted Budget and CIP.

CS

Belz

5

KeyArena Economic Analysis and Planning Study

Consistent with 2013 Green Sheet 54-1-A-1 and the City's MOU with ArenaCo, identify potential future use options for KeyArena and the KeyArena site that are financially sustainable and would significantly contribute to the vitality of Seattle Center. Develop a request for proposals (RFP) for potential consultants, review responses to the RFP, monitor consultant contracts, staff working group meetings, and evaluate interim and final consultant reports.

CS

Belz, Noble

40

Seattle Center Campus-wide Economic Analysis

Coordinate a comprehensive, campus-wide assessment of Seattle Center's existing costs and revenue sources. Develop an RFP, review responses to RFP, monitor consultant contracts, staff working group meetings, evaluate interim and final consultant reports, and identify options for improving the sustainability of Seattle Center's baseline operating budget, including the cultivation of new and expanded sources of income.

CS

Belz

10

Memorial Stadium Agreement

Review proposed contracts between Seattle Schools and the City of Seattle regarding the redevelopment of Memorial Stadium and certain surrounding properties.

CS

Belz

5

Seattle Center Contracts and Legislation

Review miscellaneous Seattle Center legislation and contracts as necessary.

CS

Belz

10

Seattle Center Master Plan Update and Implementation

Monitor the update and implementation of the Century 21 Master Plan, including planned renovations to the Center House food court.

CS

Belz

CS days in consulting

UTILITIES (SPU)

SPU Water Fund

Water Fund Other Issues

As needed, address Water Fund issues such as regional water management relations, rate redesign proposals, easements, grant agreements, revenue stabilization subfund report review, water system plan update, Cedar River Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) implementation, bond sales, and sale of surplus property such as unneeded reservoir sites.

CS

Moorehead

10

SPU Drainage/Wastewater Fund

Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) program

Track implementation progress, evaluate status reports when specified project milestones are reached, and analyze implementing legislation. Coordinate with Parks Committee on CSO projects in parks.

CS

Moorehead

5

Madison Valley Drainage/Wastewater Project

Track implementation progress and evaluate status reports given when specified project milestones are reached. This long-standing project should be completed in 2013.

CS

Moorehead

CS days in consulting

Superfund

Continue to monitor efforts to assess and manage potential liabilities and clean-up activities at several sites in the City, including the Duwamish River. Monitor City negotiations with Puget Sound Energy and other potentially liable parties relating to responsibility for clean-up of Gas Work Parks including methods to be used for compliance with the state Model Toxics Control Act.

CS

Moorehead

5

Drainage and Wastewater Fund Other Issues

As needed, address other Drainage and Wastewater Fund issues such as monitoring utility purchase of services related to transportation (viaduct, sidewalks) and other City functions, progress on important capital projects, grant acceptance, land transactions, and state and federal stormwater requirements.

CS

Moorehead

10

SPU Solid Waste Fund

One Less Truck (OLT) Garbage Service

Review the results of the 2012 OLT garbage pilot project and consider any implementing legislation regarding rates or other aspects of project implementation.

CS

Moorehead

10

Transfer Station Rebuild Projects

Track progress on the South and North transfer station rebuild projects, including coordination with the Planning, Land, and Urban Sustainability Committee on zoning and street vacation legislation.

CS

Moorehead, Jenkins

5

Zero Waste Implementation

Review and assist in the development of proposed actions to implement the City's Zero Waste Strategy, including potential legislation covering e-waste, use of compostable waste for biogas production, and construction and demolition waste.

CS

Moorehead

3

Solid Waste Fund Other Issues

As needed, address other Solid Waste Fund issues such as bond sales, contracts and contractor performance, and annual recycling tonnage reporting.

CS

Moorehead

5

SPU-wide, Regional and Other Issues

Audit Results and Responses

Evaluate the results of the annual Moss Adams financial audit and review SPU's yearly report on implementation of 2009 state performance audit recommendations. Actively track progress on Internal Controls audit and resulting changes in practice. As needed, develop Council issues, priorities and initiatives related to the audits.

CS

Moorehead

5

SPU Strategic Plan

Participate in development of a strategic plan for all SPU lines of business that identifies predictable long-term rate paths. Includes appointing an advisory committee and participating in its meetings, providing guidance on initial plan goals and scope, and review of interim products. The plan will be completed in 2014.

CS

Moorehead, Lee

40

Financial Tracking, Performance Metrics and Asset Management

Review condition of Funds, quarterly financial reports and performance metrics. Monitor SPU's progress on implementing asset management initiative, including development of customer service levels, benchmarks, and work process redesign.

CS

Moorehead

3

Utility low income enrollment and outreach

Track HSD's implementation of new practices to extend the rate-discount enrollment period for seniors and making enrollment retroactive to the date of application. Also track continued implementation of HSD 2011 work process improvements for enrollment of low-income customers. Review the response to SLI 33-1-A-2 from SCL and SPU regarding reducing bill delinquencies. As needed, identify additional ways to improve low-income customer access to rate assistance programs.

CS

Moorehead

5

Work force efficiency and performance

Evaluate SPU field work force efficiency work group results and if needed, prepare budget proposals or legislation to address issues raised by the group.

CS

Moorehead

CS days in consulting

SPU-Wide Other Issues

As needed, address other SPU-wide issues such as SPU impacts of updated essential public facilities requirements, public opinion survey proposals, SPU implementation of race and social justice programs, grants/loans, efficiency of SPU customer service, and practices for customers who get behind in their bills.

CS

Moorehead

5

GENERAL SUPPORT

Committee Coordinator

Coordination of committee's work program.

CS

Moorehead

5

Consulting

Reserve Central Staff days for unanticipated committee issues.

CS

Central Staff

10

EXTERNAL COMMITTEES AND BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS OVERSIGHT ASSIGNMENTS

Boards and Commissions Oversight and/or Appointment Authority

Monitor and make recommendations on appointments as needed for the Libraries; Seattle Center Advisory Commissions; Seattle Public Library Board of Trustees.

Chair

External Committees Council Participation

Participate as a member of the following regional committees: King County Regional Water Quality Committee; PSRC Operations Committee; PSRC Transportation Policy Board; Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Executive Board; WRIA 7.

Chair

LIBRARY, UTILITIES, AND CENTER (LUC) COMMITTEE

TOTAL DAYS:

196

PLANNING, LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE

RICHARD CONLIN, CHAIR

Issue

Description

Chair, CS

CS Assigned

CS days

LAND USE

Comprehensive Planning, Neighborhood Planning and Other Policies

Comprehensive Plan amendments

Review proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan based on the policy docket adopted in 2012. Adopt new policy docket for amendments in 2014. Monitor development of amendments and procedures proposed to accomplish the 7-year update to the Comprehensive Plan, and review proposed goals and policies for transit communities, urban design, and amendments related to food policy.

CS

Harris,

10

DPD Budget

Track budget implementation and review any supplementary budget requests. Review quarterly response to SLI 49-1-A-1, which calls for regular updates on work program development in DPD's planning division.

CS

Freeman

CS days in consulting

Legislation Amending or Proposing New Regulations

Transit Oriented Development and Transit Supportive Land Use Regulation

Capitol Hill Transit Oriented Development

Review proposed development agreement with Sound Transit for the Broadway station site.

CS

Freeman

10

Northgate Transit Oriented Development Strategy

Review proposed development agreement for the King County Transit Center at Northgate.

CS

Jenkins

10

University Community Urban Center

Monitor planning for transit oriented development in the vicinity of the Brooklyn light rail station and other planning activities that may lead to regulatory changes proposed for the University Community Urban Center.

CS

Belz

5

Elliott / 15th Avenue Corridor

Monitor an evaluation of and planning for transit oriented development along the Elliott / 15th Avenue Bus Rapid Transit corridor.

CS

Belz

5

Neighborhood Plan Updates Round 1: North Rainier Plan Implementation

Review legislation implementing the updates to the North Rainier neighborhood plan.

CS

Freeman

10

Neighborhood Plan Updates Round 2: Broadview / Bitter Lake / Haller Lake, Rainier Beach, and 2013 update areas.

Monitor updates to the Rainier Beach and Broadview / Bitter Lake / Haller Lake neighborhood plans, review potential Comprehensive Plan amendments and review land use regulatory proposals to implement the updates.

CS

Freeman, Belz

10

23^rd and Union / Jackson

Review legislation increasing height and density in the 23^rd and Union / Jackson Residential Urban Village to facilitate transit-supportive development.

CS

Belz

5

Columbia City

Review legislation increasing height and density in the Columbia City Residential Urban Village to facilitate transit-supportive development.

CS

Belz

5

I-90 Station / Rainier Avenue Corridor / And North 130th Potential Station

Monitor planning for the I-90 light rail station and Rainer Avenue corridor station area and monitor planning analyses for a potential additional light rail station at North 130th Street.

Chair, CS

Freeman

CS days in consulting

Comprehensive Plan Implementation

South Lake Union Zoning

Review legislation implementing the South Lake Union Urban Center Plan update, including, but not limited to: An area wide rezone bill; A bill creating a local infrastructure finance area; A bill authorizing execution of an interlocal agreement with King County for a regional TDR program; A bill approving a development agreement with City Investors for the Mercer Blocks; Other bills, as necessary. The Council has also created a Special Committee on South Lake Union to consider a portion of this legislation.

CS

Freeman, Belz, McCoy

75

Broad / Aurora / Denny Triangle Zoning

Review legislation amending zone designations and regulations for Broad / Aurora / Denny Triangle.

CS

Freeman

5

Greenwood Rezone

Review a proposed legislative rezone in the Greenwood Urban Village.

CS

Belz

5

Incentive Zoning

Participate in an inventory and review of the City's regulatory incentive and bonus programs. Review legislation consolidating and simplifying existing programs. Review policy options for prioritizing bonus programs.

Lester,

15

Critical Areas Ordinance Update

Review legislation amending the Critical Areas Ordinance to update regulations for flood prone areas.

CS

Freeman

5

Industrial Zoning

Monitor and review potential regulatory changes in industrial areas including: 1) the Georgetown neighborhood, 2) the SODO light rail station area, and 3) protection of the long-term viability of maritime and industrial uses in the Greater Duwamish Manufacturing / Industrial Center, including establishment of a Port Overlay District.

CS

Herzfeld

20

Stadium Transition Area Overlay

Monitor planning for the stadium transition area overlay and review legislation updating overlay requirements. Coordinate with review of legislation implementing protections for maritime and industrial uses.

CS

Lester

15

Central Waterfront Development

Review legislation amending the Land Use Code to facilitate development supportive of the Central Waterfront Plan.

CS

Lester

10

Shoreline Master Program

Review legislation amending the Shoreline Overlay District. Review proposed DPD Director's Rules establishing Habitat Evaluation Procedures for various reaches of Seattle's shorelines. And, provide support to and review proposals generated by the live-aboard stakeholder group.

CS

Freeman, Herzfeld

20

Misc. Land Use Legislation

Review land use legislation related to emergent issues identified by the Council and the Department of Planning and Development. Legislation could include amendments clarifying or correcting the text of the Land Use Code or amendments to address minor policy changes.

CS

Freeman, Jenkins, Lester, Belz

35

Regulatory Reform and Code Simplification

Design Guidelines

Review proposed revisions to City-wide design guidelines and any proposed changes to the Design Review Program.

CS

Jenkins

10

Essential Public Facilities

Update procedures for review of essential public facilities to conform to State law.

CS

Freeman

10

Land Use Code Omnibus

Review the bi-annual Land Use Code omnibus bill which corrects errors and omissions in the Code.

CS

Lester

10

Small Lot Single Family Development

Review recommendations and implementing legislation to address small lot single family development.

CS

Jenkins

15

Lowrise Multifamily Residential Zones

Review legislation amending development standards for lowrise multifamily residential development.

CS

Herzfeld

5

Microhousing

Review and monitor regulatory changes related to the development of microhousing units.

CS

Belz

5

Oversight of Boards, Commissions and Departments and Monitoring of Regional Planning Issues

Enforcement Complaint Response Times

Review DPD quarterly reports on enforcement complaint response time.

Chair

Permit Review Times

Review DPD quarterly reports on turnaround times for permit review.

Chair

Regional Growth Committees

Growth Management Planning Council of King County and Puget Sound Regional Council Growth Management Policy Board.

Chair, CS

Herzfeld, Freeman

20

Project Specific Action (Type IV and V Decisions)

Modifications for City Facilities (Type V)

Review applications by city departments for modifications and waivers to development standards for city facilities.

CS

Jenkins

15

Subdivisions

Review Full Subdivision Ordinances.

Chair, CS

Jenkins

CS days in consulting

Type IV and Other QJ Actions

Review contract rezone petitions, landmarks appeals and other quasi-judicial land use matters. Update the Quasi-judicial Notebook as needed and serve as a resource for ad hoc questions about quasi-judicial process.

CS

Belz, Freeman, Jenkins

60

PLANNING

Industrial Development District

Industrial Development District/Eco-Industrial District

Monitor the establishment of an Industrial Development District (IDD), per OED work plan, and facilitate approval of necessary legislation to implement IDD pilot projects.

Chair, CS

Valles

CS days in consulting

SUSTAINABILITY

Emergency Management

City-wide Emergency Preparedness and Mitigation Strategy

Monitor implementation of city and regional Emergency Response and Disaster Mitigation plans.

Chair, CS

Fong

CS days in consulting

Community Based Emergency Management

Identify strategies to increase community & neighborhood participation in Emergency Preparedness and build on the neighborhood emergency preparedness models that have been developed.

Chair

Legislative Department Preparedness Plan

Update and track implementation of the Legislative Department's emergency preparedness plan. Draft any further legislation or rule changes needed to implement the plan. Assist in implementation of training plan.

Chair

Resilient City Strategy

Initiate and implement policies that maximize Seattle's social and economic recovery and minimize impacts of disasters.

Chair

Recovery Planning

Participate in development of a post-disaster recovery plan. Attend stakeholders meetings and participate in identification of policy issues and options.

Chair

Unreinforced Masonry Buildings

Review regulatory options and outreach strategies for encouraging or requiring seismic retrofits of unreinforced masonry buildings. Review proposed legislation.

CS

Herzfeld

5

Food Policy

Food System Interdepartmental Team

Represent the Council on the Food System Interdepartmental Team.

Chair

Incorporating Local Food Planning into Neighborhood Planning

Monitor implementation of planning tools to help neighborhoods incorporate planning for local and healthy food into the neighborhood planning process. These tools should implement recommendations from the Seattle Food Action Plan, appropriately applicable work from the American Planning Association on local food planning, work currently underway at Seattle King County Public Health Department on neighborhood based health initiatives, as well as any additional applicable recommendations and resources. Review implementation in neighborhood plan updates.

Chair

Local Food Action Initiative and Seattle Food Action Plan

Continue implementation of the Initiative, including recommendations from the Regional Food Policy Council. Assist in the implementation of the Seattle Food Action Plan. Consider Seattle Comprehensive Plan amendments related to food policy and work to align the City's policies with King County's policies related to the Comp Plan. Develop and monitor contracts with the Puget Sound Regional Council. Assist with the development of the P-Patch Strategic Plan. Identify and develop new initiatives and partnerships for farmland preservation. Continue design and implementation of Food Web.

Chair, CS

Valles

CS days in Consulting

OSE

Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE)

Monitor work plan progress, including: conservation grants and electric vehicle programs. Coordinate policy framework for green house gas emission reductions related to urban form with the Transportation and Energy Committee chairs.

Chair

Climate Action Plan

In coordination with the Energy and Environment Committee review the proposed Climate Action Plan update and review any legislation to implement the plan.

Chair

Sustainability Issues

Vision Duwamish

Advance the Vision Duwamish Plan and leverage the Superfund cleanup opportunity to improve the residential communities adjacent to the Duwamish River. Stimulate ecologically responsible industry in order to create jobs, amenities, environmental restoration and community vitality in the Duwamish valley.

Chair

Pike Place Market PDA

Monitor relevant Pike Place Market PDA activities not related to the Pike Place Market Levy.

Chair

Trees

Public Tree Planting and Education

Evaluate OSE's development of options for administering community-oriented tree planting and education programs. If needed, prepare budget proposals or legislation to implement recommendations from the response.

Chair, CS

Jenkins

CS days in Consulting

Urban Forest Management

Review ongoing urban forestry initiatives and assist in related Committee decisions. Review and assist in revising the Urban Forest Stewardship Plan. Review tree-protection legislation proposed by DPD. Review legislation proposed by SDOT related to street trees.

CS

Jenkins, Moorehead

10

GENERAL SUPPORT

Committee Coordinator

Coordination of committee's work program.

CS

Freeman

10

Consulting

Reserve Central Staff days for unanticipated issues.

CS

Central Staff

10

EXTERNAL COMMITTEES AND BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS OVERSIGHT ASSIGNMENTS

Boards and Commissions Oversight and/or Appointment Authority

Monitor and make recommendations on appointments as needed for the City of Seattle Planning Commission; Construction Codes Advisory Board; Design Commission; Design Review Board; International District Special Review Board; Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority; Seattle Chinatown-International District PDA Council; Urban Forestry Commission.

Chair

External Committees Council Participation

Participate as a member of the following regional committees: Board of Health - Seattle King County; Growth Management Planning Council of King County (GMPCKC); GMPCKC Executive Committee; National League of Cities; PSRC Growth Management Policy Board; Regional Food Policy Council; Sound Transit Board; WRIA 9.

Chair

PLANNING, LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE

TOTAL DAYS:

460

PUBLIC SAFETY, CIVIL RIGHTS & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

BRUCE HARRELL, CHAIR

Issue

Description

Chair, CS

CS Assigned

CS days

CIVIL RIGHTS

Boards and Commissions

Review 2013 work plans for the Human Rights Commission; Commission for People with Disabilities; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Commission; Women's Commission; and Immigrant and Refugee Advisory Board.

Chair

Job Assistance

Consider legislative changes that improve access to employment for individuals with a criminal history.

Chair, CS

Lee

30

Office for Civil Rights Updates

Receive updates from Office for Civil Rights on issues including enforcement ordinances, Paid Sick Leave, Race and Social Justice Initiative, and others.

Chair, CS

Noble

CS days in consulting

Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs

Monitor development of annual work program and implementation efforts related to the mission of OIRA.

CS

Fong

CS days in consulting

Review of Civil Rights Enforcement

Per Statement of Legislative Intent 60-2-B-2 the City Auditor will review and report back on the Seattle Office for Civil Right's investigation, enforcement and technical assistance functions by June 30, 2013.

Chair, CS

Valles

5

PUBLIC SAFETY

Criminal Justice Contracted Services

Indigent Public Defense Contracts

Monitor King County actions in light of Dolan court decision, and consider City actions as appropriate.

CS

Lester

10

Fire

Fire Facilities & Emergency Preparedness Levy Program

Participate in Fire Facilities Levy Oversight Committee. Monitor implementation of the Levy program, including station design and construction. Review financial and project updates. Consider legislation related to the levy. Review proposals for property acquisition.

CS

McCoy

CS days in consulting

Interdepartmental Public Safety

Chronic Nuisance Properties

Review the second annual report on the use and benefits of the chronic nuisance property ordinance.

CS

Jenkins

CS days in consulting

Crime Prevention Programs

Continue reviewing and advocating adoption of the best available crime prevention and crime reduction strategies in law enforcement and otherwise.

CS

Harris

10

Domestic Violence Prevention

Participate in the regional Domestic Violence Initiative and the Domestic Violence Prevention Council (DVPC) and actions that result from their quarterly meetings. Review HSD's Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention annual work plan. Draft legislation and provide policy guidance as appropriate.

Chair, CS

Lee

5

Parking Scofflaws

Review Executive reports and monitor implementation of the new parking scofflaw program.

Chair

Police & Mental Health Response Teams

Review the implementation and impact of joint police and mental health professional response teams.

Chair

Washington Intensive Supervision Program

Request updates on implementation and evaluation of a pilot program to more effectively enforce conditions of probation.

Chair

Youth Violence Prevention Initiative

Review Auditor's plan for evaluating the Youth Violence Prevention Initiative, and consider ordinance to remove related budget proviso (GS 74-1-A-1) on Initiative funding. Review results of the evaluation. Review Initiative's reports on implementation of the risk assessment tool.

CS

Harris, Lee

15

Law

Municipal Code Update

Review proposed legislation updating the Municipal Code for consistency with state law.

CS

Harris

CS days in consulting

Police

Proactive Policing Plan

Prepare and consider legislation stating the City of Seattle's intent to clarify its expectations regarding proactive policing and to establish specific public safety enforcement and performance objectives.

Chair

Gun Safety

Examine laws at the city, state, federal level to increase public safety in our neighborhoods, schools and businesses. Work with regional and statewide leaders, community leaders, attorneys, prosecutors, police officers, State Board of Health, King County Board of Health, youth organizations, universities and colleges, parent and education groups, and organizations like Washington CeaseFire to enact common sense gun safety laws.

Chair

Data Driven Policing

Examine implementation of new data driving policing tools.

Chair

Police Technology Strategic Review

Study and evaluate the latest new technologies in helping police fight crime.

Chair

Body-Mounted Video Cameras

Review proposed policies and procedures associated with Police Department's test of the use of body-mounted video cameras and examine budget options for implementation in 2014.

Chair, CS

Valles

5

Drones

Consider legislation regulating the use of drones by the Seattle Police Department. GS 65-1-A-1 imposed a budget proviso requiring an ordinance before funds are expended.

CS

Valles

10

Police Staffing and Performance

Per SLI 62-1-A-1 the Police Department, Executive and Council staff shall jointly develop a scope for analyzing the sworn staffing requirements for major police functions. The first written scoping report is due by March 29, 2013. Review quarterly updates on sworn staffing levels and the recruitment and hiring of officers. Review the distribution of years of service of officers and support contingency planning for increased retirements. Per Resolution 30996, review annual Police Department performance report. Review Police Chief's quarterly updates on Council expectations. Consider any Executive requests to transfer to the Police Department funds reserved for police overtime in Finance General.

Chair, CS

Harris, Eder

20

Police Accountability

Review reports and recommendations of the Office of Professional Accountability (OPA), OPA Auditor and OPA Review Board (OPARB). Take action on appointment of a new OPA Director. Consider proposals from OPARB to revise role and purview of the Board. Continue to support the efforts of these three agencies and the Police Department to maintain and increase public confidence that officers treat all citizens fairly and that any misconduct is handled appropriately under Police Department practices and protocols.

Chair, CS

Fong

15

Implementation of Settlement Agreement between the Department of Justice and the City of Seattle regarding the Seattle Police Department

Track the on-going implementation of the 2012 settlement agreement. GS 67-1-A-1 imposed a budget proviso requiring an ordinance before the Executive expends more than $300,000 on implementation

Chair, CS

Eder, Harris

50

Victim Advocates

Monitor victim advocate program overall.

Chair

TECHNOLOGY

Broadband Initiative, Gigabit Seattle, and Lease of Excess Fiber Capacity

Monitor Executive progress on Broadband Initiative, Gigabit Seattle, and potential leasing of excess fiber in City's fiber optic cable network. Review and take action on proposed budget or other legislation as needed.

Chair, CS

Lester

5

Cable Franchises

Monitor Wave and Comcast cable franchises, including anticipated initiation of renewal of Comcast franchise, with focus on customer service, and take action as needed.

Chair, CS

Lester

CS days in consulting

Cable Code Revisions

Work with Executive and Law Department on revisions to SMC Chapter 21.60, the City's Cable Communications Code.

Chair, CS

Lester

5

Citizens' Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Board (CTTAB)

Make Council appointments to CTTAB, and consider confirmation of Mayoral appointees to CTTAB; review reports and presentations.

Chair, CS

Lester

CS days in consulting

DoIT Budget

Track budget implementation and review any supplemental budget requests.

Chair, CS

Lester

CS days in consulting

Equal Access to Technology Initiative

Review policy and measurements for City's efforts to ensure all residents have improved access to technology, and examine where technology access may be disproportionately denied.

Chair

Great Student Initiative

Continue work to advance the objectives of the Great Student Initiative to provide high-speed Internet access to low-income families with children in Seattle Public Schools, as described in Resolution 31328.

Chair, CS

Fong

CS days in consulting

Migration to Windows 7 Computer Operating System

Monitor DoIT's work on the planned migration to Windows 7 (scheduled for 2013) and Microsoft Office 2010 (scheduled for 2014).

Chair

DoIT Next Generation Data Center Initiative

SLI 24-1-A-1 requested that DoIT report quarterly and at major decision points to the Council on its progress in developing a strategy for the Next Generation Data Center Initiative.

Chair, CS

Kilduff

5

Municipal Technology Strategic Review

Work with DoIT to evaluate and develop policies relative to new product implementation, software and product replacement, and interdepartmental coordination for new products and services that improves access to city information, government transparency, and enhancing the processes of providing basic services.

Chair

Technology Grants

Review proposed legislation for grant awards. Examine long-term financial sustainability of current uses of the Cable Franchise Television Subfund .

Chair, CS

Lester

CS days in consulting

GENERAL SUPPORT

Committee Coordination

Coordination of committee's work program.

CS

Lee

5

Consulting

Reserve Central Staff days for unanticipated committee issues.

CS

Central Staff

10

EXTERNAL COMMITTEES AND BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS OVERSIGHT ASSIGNMENTS

Boards and Commissions Oversight and/or Appointment Authority

Monitor and make recommendations on appointments or confirmation as needed for the Citizens Telecommunication and Technology Advisory Board, Council on African American Elders, Fire Code Advisory Board, OPA Review Board, Public Safety Civil Service Commission, Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities, Seattle Human Rights Commission, Seattle Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Commission (LGBT), Seattle Women's Commission.

Chair

External Committees Council Participation

The PSCR&T Committee Chair participates as a member of the following committees: Domestic Violence Prevention Council, Fire Facilities Oversight Committee, Firefighters Pension Board, Police Pension Board, Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Executive Board, Regional Law Safety & Justice. ALT: Board of Health.

Chair

PUBLIC SAFETY, CIVIL RIGHTS & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

TOTAL DAYS:

205

PARKS AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE

SALLY BAGSHAW, CHAIR

Issue

Description

Chair, CS

CS Assigned

CS days

NEIGHBORHOODS

Neighborhood Plan Updates

Monitor progress on neighborhood plan updates under development.

CS

Freeman

CS days in PLUS Committee

Other Neighborhood Programs

Monitor neighborhood programs related to the Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF) and track DON's budget.

CS

Eder

CS days in consulting

Review of Department of Neighborhoods

Review strategic plan for P-Patch program. Review and modify, as necessary, the roles and responsibilities of Neighborhood District Councils and staffing of such Councils.

CS

Fong

5

PARKS

Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)

Athletic Field Fee Policies

Review DPR's response to SLI 114-1-A-1 regarding the annual cost of operating and maintaining the City's athletic fields. Evaluate DPR's athletic field fee policies, including cost-recovery goals, and explore the possibility of creating a reserve account to fund needed maintenance. Consider new methods for providing advance notice to the public about expected fee changes.

CS

TBD

5

Community Center Planning

Review and monitor implementation of the 2012 Community Center Geographic Management Model. Review quarterly reports on community center usage. Review response to SLI 107-2-A-1 regarding usage of all community centers and whether additional funding is needed to provide hours to some community centers that cannot be allocated hours under the Geographic Management Model.

CS

Ratzliff

10

Recreational and Parks Program Service Needs in Lake City and the North District Neighborhood Planning Area

Review DPR's response to SLI 41-3-A-1 regarding the recreational and parks program service needs of the Lake City Urban Village and the North District Neighborhood Planning Area.

CS

Ratzliff

5

Teen Programming at Community Centers

Review DPR recommendations regarding structured teen programming that will be provided at community centers with funding allocated in the 2013 budget as required by Green Sheet 107-1-C-2.

CS

TBD

5

Magnuson Park

Monitor ongoing redevelopment activities at Magnuson Park and review related legislation, including legislation establishing the Magnuson Park Historic District.

CS

Jenkins

5

Miscellaneous Parks Legislation

Review miscellaneous DPR legislation including lease agreements, concessions, grant applications, easements, property acquisitions, operating agreements, facility improvements and expansions, etc.

CS

TBD, Jenkins

10

Municipal Golf

Monitor financial performance of the golf program and implementation of associated capital improvement projects.

CS

Ratzliff

CS days in consulting

Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) Agreement/Other Lake Union Park Agreements

Monitor MOHAI's activities under MOA.

CS

Schwab

CS days in consulting

Parks Department Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

Review implementation of DPR's budget and the content of the Department's quarterly CIP reports

CS

TBD

5

Parks for All Levy Implementation

Review and consider legislation/appropriation requests for the Parks for All Levy program and projects; monitor Parks Levy Oversight Committee meetings and review its recommendations; and monitor planning and implementation of the Opportunity Fund.

CS

Schwab

5

Parks Long-Term Funding

In coordination with DPR, the City Budget Office and the Mayor's Office review options for future funding, including renewal of current levy.

CS

Schwab, TBD

45

Review of Parks Initiatives

Review Executive and Council staff-generated analyses of DPR programs, including: a) the proposed Lake to Bay Trail connecting Lake Union Park through Seattle Center to the Olympic Sculpture Park; b) the advisability of establishing a "Park Zone" designation in the City's Land Use Code; c) continued development of neighborhood greenways and other inter-park neighborhood connections; and other topics.

CS

Jenkins, Fong

10

Seattle Aquarium

Monitor and review issues related to the Aquarium's 2010 transition to non-profit management, including implementation of the employee transition plan, annual work plans, and annual reports.

Chair

Woodland Park Zoo

Monitor agreement between the Woodland Park Zoo Society and the City.

CS

Noble

5

GENERAL SUPPORT

Committee Coordinator

Coordination of Committee's work program.

CS

Belz

5

Consulting

Reserve Central Staff days for unanticipated Committee issues.

CS

Central Staff

10

EXTERNAL COMMITTEES AND BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS OVERSIGHT ASSIGNMENTS

Boards and Commissions Oversight and/or Appointment Authority

Monitor and make recommendations on appointments as needed for the Board of Park Commissioners; Parks Levy Oversight Committee; Seattle Youth Commission; Zoo Board; and the Arboretum and Botanical Garden Committee.

Chair

External Committees Council Participation

Participate as a member of the following regional committees: Enterprise Seattle; King County Regional Transit Committee; King County Regional Water Quality Committee; Seattle Convention and Visitors Bureau; Trade Development Alliance.

Chair

PARKS AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE

TOTAL DAYS:

130

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

TOM RASMUSSEN, CHAIR

Issue

Description

Chair, CS

CS Assigned

CS days

TRANSPORTATION

Asset Management and Performance Audit of SDOT

Monitor review of SDOT's asset management program and identify strategies and opportunities to enhance and improve the program for prioritizing transportation investments. In coordination with SDOT, develop, refine and update the prioritization of the City's transportation maintenance backlog. Given transportation revenue challenges, select a major area of SDOT operations for performance audit review to identify potential opportunities for efficiencies.

Chair, CS

Fong, Eder

20

Bicycle Master Plan and Bicycle Safety

Consider action approving an update to the Bicycle Master Plan (BMP) and track progress on implementation of the BMP. Consistent with SLI 77-2-A-1, provide policy guidance and review SDOT report on progress in implementing identified priority bicycle infrastructure projects.

CS

Fong

10

Bridging the Gap

Monitor implementation of BTG including progress reports and milestones reached. Review and monitor implementation of BTG Major Projects (Spokane Street Viaduct, Mercer Corridor and King Street Station). Work with SDOT and METRO to implement Bus Rapid Transit through the use of BTG funds. Serve on Bridging the Gap Oversight Committee.

Chair, CS

Eder

CS days in consulting

Car Share Pilot Program

Review SDOT's six-month assessment of the car2go car share pilot program.

CS

Valles

5

Construction Planning and Traffic Management

Review SDOT plans for traffic management during project construction and methods for communicating detours and road closures with the public. Evaluate and review department procedures. Review construction traffic management plans for: Alaskan Way Viaduct, Mercer East, Spokane Street, SR 520 and other major projects.

Chair

Freight Mobility Plan

Monitor progress and provide policy guidance to SDOT and the Freight Advisory Board on development of a proposed Freight Mobility Master Plan.

Chair, CS

Fong

5

First Hill Streetcar

Monitor construction activities and review required quarterly reports. Review proposed 3^rd party operating agreement with King County. Review any potential funding proposals for extension to Aloha Street.

CS

Freeman

10

Mercer Corridor and Mercer West

Monitor construction progress on the Mercer East and Mercer West projects. Provide oversight necessary to ensure full funding and timely completion in conjunction with Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program.

CS

Eder

5

Metro Transit

Integrate City transportation efforts with Metro Transit planning efforts and associated service restructures and allocations. Serve on King County Regional Transit Committee to implement and update Metro's 10-Year Strategic Plan. Monitor Metro Transit's implementation of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Electronic Trolley System upgrade and possible expansion, SR99/Bored Tunnel Program transit mitigation, development of alternative transit service models, and implementation of Solid Ground's Downtown Circulator Bus to mitigate loss of the ride free area.

Chair, CS

Schwab

10

On-Street Parking

Review SDOT's 2012 and 2013 on-street parking occupancy studies and any planned 2014 rate changes or policy changes for consistency with City's parking policy objectives. Provide policy guidance to SDOT.

CS

Eder, Fong

15

Quarterly and Annual Reports on Implementation of Pedestrian Master Plan and Pedestrian Safety Priority Projects

Review annual work program that defines the projects, programs, and policy work to be undertaken in the upcoming year by SDOT to implement the Pedestrian Master Plan. Review reports submitted by SDOT describing the implementation of the annual work program. Consistent with SLI 77-2-A-1, provide policy guidance and review SDOT report on progress in implementing identified pedestrian infrastructure projects.

Chair

RPZ Pilot Project

Provide policy guidance to SDOT related to the pilot project that allows employees and other non-residents access to certain Restricted Parking Areas (RPZs) along the Link Light Rail corridor.

CS

Lester

5

Sound Transit

Monitor Sound Transit (ST) activities, review legislation amending the Transit-way Agreement to accommodate implementation of both Eastlink and Northlink. Coordinate with Planning, Land Use and Sustainability Committee regarding regulatory changes designed to promote station-area development.

CS

Freeman

10

South Lake Union (SLU) Streetcar

Per Ordinances 123164 & 123102, review SDOT's proposals to address the streetcar's outstanding capital and operating debt.

CS

Valles

5

South Park Bridge

Monitor development of funding plan and implementation of replacement efforts for the South Park Bridge.

CS

Eder

CS days in consulting

Street Vacations (including policy changes), Alleys, Skybridges, Street Ends and Street Use Permits

Review and make recommendations on street vacations, skybridge permits, renewals, railroad franchises, street reclassifications, and requests for street closures. Review any policy or fee changes proposed by the Executive related to these SDOT lines of business.

Chair, CS

Jenkins

5

Third Avenue Initiative

Pursuant to SLI 114-2-A-2 from the 2012 adopted budget, review and provide policy direction as needed related to implementing various public safety and transit improvements along the Third Avenue Corridor. Monitor the work of the Third Avenue Initiative Task Force. Facilitate the coordination of public and private partners and agencies to implement the initiative and achieve intended outcomes.

Chair, CS

Fong, Lester

10

Transit Master Plan and Project Planning and Implementation

Monitor implementation of adopted Transit Master Plan (TMP). Consistent with SLI 76-3-A-1, review transit investment recommendations and any funding proposals related to TMP implementation. Monitor and review efforts related to project implementation including but not limited to Sound Transit and SDOT HCT/Streetcar Planning.

CS

Eder

10

Seattle Transportation Benefit District (STBD)

Provide active oversight and policy direction for the Seattle Transportation Benefit District (STBD). Review and monitor transportation investments funded the STBD. Approve STBD annual budget, annual report, inter-agency agreements between City of Seattle and STBD. Monitor implementation of $20 Vehicle License Fee (VLF).

CS

Eder, Fong

5

Transportation Demand Management

Monitor implementation of TDM grant program with the University of Washington.

CS

Eder

CS days in consulting

GENERAL SUPPORT

Committee Coordinator

Coordinate of committee's work program.

CS

Eder

10

Consulting

Reserve Central Staff days for unanticipated committee issues.

CS

Central Staff

10

Review Legislation

Review Legislation for the Transportation Committee.

CS

Fong

5

EXTERNAL COMMITTEES AND BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS OVERSIGHT ASSIGNMENTS

Boards and Commissions Oversight and/or Appointment Authority

Monitor and make recommendations on appointments as needed for the Bicycle Advisory Board; Freight Mobility Board; Pedestrian Advisory Board; Advisory Committee on Tolling and Traffic.

Chair

External Committees Council Participation

Participate as a member of the following regional committees: Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Board; Bridging the Gap Levy Oversight Committee; King County Regional Transit Committee; Labor Management Leadership Committee; PSRC Transportation Policy Board; Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Executive Board; SeaShore Transportation Forum.

Chair

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

TOTAL DAYS:

155

CENTRAL WATERFRONT, SEAWALL, AND ALASKA WAY VIADUCT REPLACEMENT PROGRAM SPECIAL COMMITTEE

Jean Godden, Chair

Issue

Description

Chair, CS

CS Assigned

CS days

Central Waterfront, Seawall, and Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program Special Committee

Monitor, review and consider plans, strategies, partnerships, agreements, and implementation activities relating to the Central Waterfront Program, SR 99 Bored Tunnel Project, Elliott Bay Seawall, and other partner projects. This includes: (1) the core projects and early win projects in the concept design for the Central Waterfront, (2) PC-1N site redevelopment at the Pike Place Market, (3) expansion of the Seattle Aquarium, (4) implementation of the Viaduct replacement program including the deep bored tunnel, demolition of the existing viaduct, and construction of a new Alaskan Way surface street and Elliott Way, (5) formation of a local improvement district, (6) recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Tolling and Traffic Management, and (7) remaining agreements and implementation of existing agreements with the State of Washington .

Chair, CS

Schwab, Eder, Noble

90

CENTRAL WATERFRONT, SEAWALL, AND ALASKA WAY VIADUCT REPLACEMENT PROGRAM SPECIAL COMMITTEE

TOTAL DAYS:

90

STATE ROUTE 520 SPECIAL COMMITTEE

RICHARD CONLIN, CHAIR

Issue

Description

Chair, CS

CS Assigned

CS days

State Route 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Project

Monitor and consult with Executive and State on implementation of MOU between State and City. Monitor refinement of designs for SR 520 corridor in Seattle, per Resolution 31427. Review results of Montlake Corridor Transit Reliability Study.

Chair, CS

Fong, Harris

15

STATE ROUTE 520 SPECIAL COMMITTEE

TOTAL DAYS:

15

TAXI, FOR-HIRE AND LIMOUSINE REGULATION SPECIAL COMMITTEE

Sally Clark, Chair

Issue

Description

Chair, CS

CS Assigned

CS days

Taxi, For-hire and Limousine regulation.

The Committee will work with the Department of Finance and Administrative Services to study the existing market for Taxi, For-hire and Limousine services, the current approach to the regulation of these services and potential modifications to this regulatory structure. The Committee plans to coordinate with both King County and the Port of Seattle in this work.

CS

TBD, Noble

40

TAXI, FOR-HIRE AND LIMOUSINE REGULATION SPECIAL COMMITTEE

TOTAL DAYS:

40

SOUTH LAKE UNION SPECIAL COMMITTEE

Richard Conlin Chair, Chair

Issue

Description

Chair, CS

CS Assigned

CS days

South Lake Union Zoning

Review legislation implementing the South Lake Union Urban Center Plan update. The Special Committee will address a portion of the overall South Lake Union proposal, with a specific focus on the proposed rezone legislation.

CS

Freeman, Belz, McCoy

CS days in PLUS Committee

SOUTH LAKE UNION SPECIAL COMMITTEE

TOTAL DAYS:

0

LABOR SPECIAL COMMITTEE

Tim Burgess, Chair

Issue

Description

Chair, CS

CS Assigned

CS days

Labor Contract Negotiations

Deliberate and make recommendations on legislative matters relating to planning or adopting strategies and positions to be taken during the course of collective bargaining, professional negotiations, and grievance or mediation proceedings, and to reviewing proposals made in the negotiations or proceedings. Per RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) collective bargaining strategy sessions are an exception to the open meetings act and these meetings will not be open to the public.

Chair,
CS

Lee,
Noble

15

LABOR SPECIAL COMMITTEE

TOTAL DAYS:

15

OTHER CENTRAL STAFF PROJECTS

Issue

Description

Chair, CS

CS Assigned

CS days

Central Staff Training

Develop and implement training sessions for Central Staff relating to areas such as policy analysis, best practices, legal and regulatory structure, City finances and accounting practices, and various subject matter areas. Work with other departments on City-wide training materials and sessions.

CS

Lester

5

OTHER CENTRAL STAFF PROJECTS

TOTAL DAYS:

5

CENTRAL STAFF PROJECTS DAYS GRAND TOTAL:

2,759