A RESOLUTION adopting the Seattle City Council 2008 Work Program.

WHEREAS, each year, the Seattle City Council adopts a work program for the year to identify major projects in the various Committees of the City Council and to plan assignments of staff time; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE THAT:

The Seattle City Council 2008 Work Program, which is attached to this Resolution as Attachment A, is hereby adopted. The 2008 Work Program may be updated throughout the year, and staff and committee resources are not limited to matters contained in the Work Program.

Adopted by the City Council the ____ day of _________, 2008, and signed by me in open session in authentication of its adoption this _____ day of __________, 2008. _________________________________ President __________of the City Council

Filed by me this ____ day of _________, 2008. ____________________________________ City Clerk Attachment A: Seattle City Council 2008 Work Program February 6, 2008 version #1

Attachment A: Seattle City Council 2008 Work Program :

Budget Committee

Jean Godden, Chair

Issue Description Chair, Central CS Assigned CS days Staff (CS)

Budget Management 2009-2010 budget management and oversight. CS Noble 25

Budget Quality Assurance Review draft budget materials. CS Herzfeld, 65 Lester, Schwab

Budget Process Budget process, including schedule, instructions, training, CS Ratzliff, 55 templates, questions to Department of Finance, public Lester, Noble hearing notices, agendas, compiling action sheets, summary of Council actions.

Budget Legislation Conduct initial review of budget legislation. CS Lester 10

Revenues and Revenue 2009-2010 budget revenues and revenue forecasting. CS Noble 10 Forecasting

Review Budget Issues 2009-2010 budget review budget issues. CS Fong, Freeman, 375 Harris, Herzfeld, Jenkins, King, Lee, Lester, Moorehead, Morgan, Schwab, Valles, Kilduff, Eder, Belz

Position List Review proposed changes to adopted position list. CS King 5

Budget Balancing 2009-2010 budget balancing. CS King, Eder, 45 Morgan

Subtotal Central Staff 590

Culture, Civil Rights, Health and Personnel (CCRHP) Committee

Nick Licata, Chair

Issue Description Chair, Central CS Assigned CS days Staff (CS)

Culture

Film, Music & Video Monitor creative issues involving film, music and video. Chair

Miscellaneous Arts Projects Obtain report from the Department of Planning and CS Lee 5 Development on implementation of live/work rule for arts uses. Review public benefit agreements with arts and cultural institutions and consider possible legislation in response. Monitor Puget Sound Regional Council Prosperity Partnership arts funding initiative and consider possible legislation in support. Advocate for passage of statewide arts education bill.

Percent for Art Review City's Public Art program and related recommendations Chair from the Seattle Arts Commission and Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs. Consider legislation to implement the recommendations.

Cultural Overlay Evaluate possible legislation to create cultural overlay Chair, CS Herzfeld 5 district, with initial focus on Capitol Hill.

Seattle Public Library Monitor Seattle Public Library's overall budget (with CS Fong 5 emphasis on collections), implementation of Libraries for All levy, and system-wide security study and planning efforts. Review legislation as necessary.

Seattle Public Library - Review Seattle Public Library's progress on its goal to Chair Customer Service "Provide exemplary customer service to our internal and external customers."

Seattle Public Library - Review Seattle Public Library's progress on its goal to Chair Organizational Goal "Build a sustainable, accountable, relevant and fiscally sound organization."

Seattle Public Library - Review Seattle Public Library's progress on its goal to Chair Involve Staff and Public "Involve and engage the staff and the public."

Seattle Community Access Monitor SCAN's progress in meeting expectations for Chair Network (SCAN) organizational and fundraising activities outlined in Resolution 30867, including reviewing annual written report submitted by the Department of Information Technology and SCAN describing activities and progress.

Nightlife Review Executive's nightlife enforcement plan and efforts. Chair, CS Freeman, Fong 10 Monitor work of Council's Nightlife Advisory Board and assist and provide strategic guidance to Council's consultant on an as-needed basis with regard to the Board's 2008 work plan.

Civil Rights

Office for Civil Rights Updates Receive updates from Office for Civil Rights on issues Chair, CS Belz CS days in including enforcement rules, race and social justice Consulting initiative, and others.

Public Health

King County Board of Health Work with the Public Health Seattle & King County and Board Chair, CS Lee 10 Operational Master Plan of Health to review services provided by the clinics to increase access and quality of service.

Universal Health Care Advisory Review ongoing work related to Universal Health Care Chair, CS Lee 10 Ballot Advisory Ballot including review of other health care models.

Health and Dental Clinic Review timeline for developing a facilities master plan. CS Lee CS days in Strategic Planning Executive to submit SLI response during the first quarter of Consulting 2008.

HIV/AIDS Review Executive proposal for allocating new funding to CS Lee CS days in implement HIV/AIDS Strategic and Operational Plan for HIV Consulting Prevention in King County.

Personnel

Position List Monitor semiannual reports on position list, position CS King 15 vacancies, and sunset positions. Review annual position list and related ordinance for Council passage.

Mid-year Review of Convene mid-year (June) meeting to review the Executive's CS King CS days in Newly-Authorized Positions success in hiring new positions authorized in the 2008 Consulting budget.

Personnel Legislation Review regularly quarterly salary ordinances and personnel CS Lee 15 legislation proposed by the Executive.

Succession Planning Review Personnel Department's initiative to develop Chair City-wide succession plans to address City's aging work force.

Temporary Employees Continue to track City's use of temporary employees. Chair

City Manager Training Program Follow up on SLI 17-1-A-1, by reviewing Personnel Department CS Lee CS days in report on City Manager Training Program curriculum Consulting development, implementation plan, and projected costs; report due by June 30, 2008.

Apprenticeship Program Review and monitor Executive's use of new apprenticeship Chair, CS Lee 5 positions; review semi-annual report due to committee in June and December. Review development of new apprenticeship programs.

Equal Benefits for Domestic Explore possible City actions to expand equal benefits for CS Lester 5 Partners domestic partners. In particular, explore whether the City should increase an employee's pay to compensate, in part, for the additional federal income tax that the employee pays on the value of domestic partner benefits (sometimes called "rounding up").

Labor

Health Care Monitor Labor Management Health Care Committee and brief CS Lee 10 Council as needed.

Labor Legislation Review legislation authorizing collective bargaining CS Lee 20 agreements.

Labor Relations Forum Monitor labor relations informational briefings to CS Lee 5 departments' human resources staff.

Labor Management Leadership Attend meetings on Council's behalf and brief Council as Chair, CS Lee 5 Committee needed.

Other

Lobbyist Registration Consider legislation to require lobbyists to register with CS Valles 10 the Seattle Ethics and Election Commission.

Boards & Commissions Monitor, and make recommendations on appointments as needed, Chair for: Seattle Arts Commission; Benaroya Hall Music Center Board; Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority; Civil Service Commission.

External Committees Board of Health; National League of Cities Chair

Consulting Reserve Central Staff days for unanticipated Culture, Civil CS Central Staff 10 Rights, Health and Personnel (CCRHP) Committee issues.

Committee Coordination Coordinate the CCRHP Committee work program. CS Lester 10

Subtotal Central Staff 155

Energy and Technology Committee

Bruce Harrell, Chair

Issue Description Chair, CS CS Assigned CS days

On-going & Routine Business

Quarterly Reports and Metrics Review quarterly financial updates and metric reports in CS Kilduff 5 preparation for committee presentation and discussion.

City Light's Financial Strategy Examine financial policies and assess whether revisions CS Kilduff, Eder 15 and Debt Management Policies should be made. Evaluate impacts on cash flow, debt coverage, rates, and other variables from modifying these policies. Monitor weekly cash flow reports.

Regional/National Issues Continue ongoing monitoring of Bonneville Power Rates and CS Kilduff 5 contracts, transmission pricing, and resource decisions. Continue to follow FERC decisions for impacts on the Northwest and on City Light. Monitor Columbia Grid planning activities. Review proposed Columbia Grid implementation of planning activities.

Boundary Dam Relicensing Monitor ongoing relicensing activities including studies CS Eder 5 being performed in conjunction with the FERC required Boundary pre-application document.

Climate Change Initiative Review green house gas mitigation measures and criteria for CS Herzfeld CS days in funding research activities. consulting

City Light Advisory Committee Attend meetings and provide Council with updates on CS Kilduff 10 Committee's activities. Review annual reports.

Risk Management

Risk Management Policies Review proposed Risk Policies; assess adequacy of proposed CS Kilduff 10 risk analytics and proposed risk metric.

Risk Management Potential Review department's assess of the merits of outsourcing CS Kilduff 10 Outsourcing trading and risk management versus enhancement of in-house resources and systems.

South Lake Union (SLU) Issues

South Lake Union/North Downtown Provide oversight to consultant review of Downtown/SLU load CS Kilduff 5 Substation growth projections and the merits of approaches to meeting that growth. See Green Sheet 5-1-A-2 for a related budget proviso.

South Lake Union Network Review Executive proposal for a SLU network. See Green Kilduff 5 Sheet 6-1-C-1 for a related budget proviso

Rates

Rate Studies Review Executive rates proposal. See Council initiative CS Kilduff 10 below.

City Light Rates Advisory Develop legislation and process for appointment to RAC. CS Kilduff, Eder 5 Committee (RAC) Attend RAC meetings and provide Council with updates on progress. Review report.

Council Initiative Regarding Develop legislation and process for 6-year rates & potential Kilduff 10 Rate Process 6-year budgets

Distribution System Issues

Alaskan Way Viaduct Utility Review utility relocation agreements. Track City Light CS Kilduff CS days in Relocations progress on planning, design, and engineering. consulting

Utility Relocation Guidelines Develop legislation and process for incorporating utility CS Freeman 5 relocation requirements into City's permitting process.

Neighborhood Undergrounding Work with City Light, Department of Finance, and Office of CS Eder 5 Policy and Management to develop criteria for installation of neighborhood undergrounding, including costs and methods of payment.

Outage Management System (OMS) Monitor progress on the implementation of an OMS. CS Kilduff 5

Other Issues

Integrated Resource Planning Review IRP Final Report and Executive recommendation on CS Kilduff, Eder 15 (IRP), Conservation and preferred portfolio. Draft resolution with action steps and Renewables policy recommendations. Review conservation 5-year plan. Assess renewable energy opportunities that may become available. Review proposals for distributed generation. Track rulemakings of State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development relating to the Renewable Portfolio Initiative.

Asset Management Monitor progress on implementation of City Light's Asset CS Kilduff 5 Management plan.

Departmental Operations Center Monitor progress on the creation of the Dept Ops Center. CS Kilduff 5

Re-confirmation Assist Council in review of Superintendent's performance to Kilduff 5 date.

Technology Issues

Citizen Engagement Through Review the implementation plan and detailed cost estimate Chair Technology for the Citizen Engagement Through Technology (CETT) Project.

Equal Access to Technology Review the implementation plan and detailed cost estimate Chair Initiative for the Equal Access to Technology Initiative.

Municipal Technology Global Review city policies relative to other municipalities Chair Evaluation worldwide that analyzes monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and competitiveness of City of Seattle's Technology Infrastructure and software integration efforts. Review the implementation plan and detailed cost estimate for the Municipal Technology Global Evaluation Project.

Network Communications Software Review the implementation plan and detailed cost estimate CS Morgan 5 for the Technology Infrastructure Optimization (TIO) Project, the migration of City network software to an all-Microsoft platform. Depending on the results of the review, consider authorizing the second phase of the project, and the expenditure of 2008 budget for the upgrade of City software to Microsoft Office 2007, as provided by budget proviso (green sheet 90-1-C-1).

Software Replacement Policy Review the response to Statement of Legislative Intent CS Morgan 5 91-1-A-1 that calls for proposals for a City-wide software replacement policy, and a software replacement reserve fund to spread-out costs of cyclical software replacement.

Broadband Initiative Monitor Executive progress on Broadband Initiative, CS Lester 15 including quarterly reports to the committee. Review and take action on proposed Broadband Request for Proposals and related budget or other proposed legislation as needed.

Cable Franchises Monitor cable franchises and take action as needed. Review CS Lester CS days in quarterly reports from the City's Chief Technology Officer, consulting as requested by Resolution 31015, related to the performance of Millennium Digital Media Systems. Review follow-up assessment in August 2008 by the Office of the City Auditor of Millennium's performance under the Cable Customer Bill of Rights.

Technology Grants Review proposed legislation for grant awards. CS Lester CS days in consulting

Other Technology Issues Address other technology issues as needed, including those CS Lester CS days in related to the Seattle Channel, seattle.gov, citizen consulting technology literacy and access, WiFi pilot progress, and others.

DoIT Budget Track budget implementation and review any supplemental CS Lester CS days in budget requests. consulting

Citizens' Telecommunications Make Council appointments to CTTAB, and approve Mayoral Chair and Technology Advisory Board appointees to CTTAB; review reports and presentations. (CTTAB)

Review Legislation Review legislation brought forward by the Executive. CS Kilduff 15

Committee Coordination Coordination of ETC Committee work program. CS Kilduff 10

Consulting Reserve Central Staff days for unanticipated projects. CS Central Staff 10

Subtotal Central Staff 200

Environment, Emergency Management and Utilities (EEMU) Committee

Richard Conlin, Chair

Issue Description Chair, CS CS Assigned CS days

Environmental Issues

Office of Sustainability and Monitor work plan progress. Chair Environment (OSE)

Urban Forest Management Review urban forestry initiative and assist in related CS Fong 10 Committee decisions. Review any tree-related legislation emerging from the Urban Forest Management Plan. Assist in development of Council issues, priorities and initiatives.

Climate Protection Review climate protection report due in June and assist in CS Fong 5 development of Council initiatives related to climate change. Provide oversight for Council climate protection policy development by consultant. Assist in development of Council issues, priorities and initiatives.

Superfund Issues Continue to monitor efforts to assess and manage potential CS Valles CS days in liabilities and clean-up activities at several sites in the consulting 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.

Environmentally Critical Areas Assist Committee decisions regarding the Greenwood Bog CS Freeman 5 environmentally critical area mapping and regulations.

Leaf Blowers Assess the noise and pollution impacts of leaf blowers and CS Moorehead, 15 (if warranted) develop legislative options for reducing Rodriguez those impacts by banning leaf blowers or other means. Draft SEPA documentation if needed.

Salmon and Natural Waterbodies Track Restore Our Waters implementation; creek restoration Chair, CS Moorehead CS days in efforts; and state, regional and City salmon recovery consulting efforts.

Revolving Fund to Support City Review proposal from the Fleets and Facilities Department CS Lee 5 Investments in Energy-saving for the policies that will govern this newly established Capital Improvements revolving fund. Participate in the internal City committee that will evaluate and select specific projects for funding.

Emergency Management

City-wide Emergency Review updates of City and regional Emergency Response and Chair, CS Fong 10 Preparedness and Mitigation Disaster Mitigation plans. Work with the Council to develop Strategy approaches to updating and implementing these plans over the long-term. Monitor City training efforts.

Resilient City Strategy Coordinate policy development and implementation for Chair mitigation of the social/community impacts of disasters. Review SLI response due April 1 addressing Continuity of Business Plans for human service agencies.

Emergency Management Statement Review the SLI responses regarding: a) the report on the Chair, CS Fong 5 of Legislative Intent (SLI) cost and approach for repair of the Emma Schmitz Memorial Responses Park Seawall due on Sept. 1, and b) the Vulnerability Survey of un-reinforced masonry buildings requested by a 2007 SLI. Assist Committee consideration of SLI-recommended actions.

Legislative Department Participate in development of the Legislative Department's Chair, CS Herzfeld 5 Preparedness Plan emergency preparedness plan. Draft any legislation or rule changes needed to implement the plan.

Food Security Action Agenda Assist the Council in implementing the Food Security Action Chair, CS Lee 10 Agenda. Staff Committee consideration of legislation introduced in 2007.

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) Water Fund

Water Rates Review 2009-2011 water rate proposal, evaluate policy Moorehead, Eder 30 options, and develop materials and presentations to assist Committee review.

Reservoir Covering Evaluate an ordinance to lift a proviso on the Maple Leaf Moorehead CS days in Reservoir Covering Project. The ordinance will be Consulting accompanied by a report that evaluates potential rate impacts of the project's accelerated schedule.

Water Fund Other Issues As needed, address other Water Fund issues such as regional CS Moorehead 5 water management relations, easements, grant agreements, revenue stabilization subfund report review, bond sales, and reservoir covering progress.

SPU Drainage/Wastewater Fund

Drainage Rate Design Track implementation of and public outreach related to Moorehead CS days in Implementation implementation of the new rate design and rate incentives. Consulting

Automated Public Toilets (APUs) Evaluate a January 31 report on APU operation and possible Harris 10 alternative service approaches requested by 2008 SLI 20-1-A-1.

Brightwater, Reclaimed Water, Monitor County's ongoing efforts to develop the Brightwater CS Harris, 15 and King County Wastewater Treatment Facility and any associated reclaimed water Moorehead Treatment Contract system, including the potential implications of this project on City sewage rates. Monitor negotiations on sewage contract extension and review proposals for contract amendments.

Stormwater/Drainage and Side Review code amendments that incorporate issues such as green CS Moorehead 5 Sewer Code Amendments building objectives, new National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements, or create incentives for private actions that reduce utility costs.

Madison Valley Evaluate an ordinance to lift a proviso on Madison Valley Moorehead 5 Drainage/Wastewater Project Long-Term Solution project spending. The ordinance will be accompanied by a report on how community input was gathered and incorporated, and how design and mitigation elements help integrate the project into the neighborhood.

Drainage and Wastewater Fund As needed, address other Drainage and Wastewater Fund issues CS Moorehead 5 Other Issues such as actual vs. budgeted expenditures, monitoring utility purchase of services related to transportation (viaduct, sidewalks) and other City functions, progress on important capital projects, Aquatic Habitat Matching Grants, grant acceptance, and land transactions.

SPU Solid Waste Fund

Solid Waste Rates Review 2008-2009 solid waste rate proposal, evaluate policy CS Moorehead, King 30 options, and develop materials and presentations to assist Committee review.

Zero Waste Implementation Review proposed actions to implement the City's Zero Waste CS Moorehead 10 strategy. Conduct policy analysis, prepare legislation (if needed), and track 2008 implementation of actions already underway.

Solid Waste Contracts Review new collection contracts. Evaluate rate and service CS King 20 implications of amendments. Staff Council consideration of related legislation.

Solid Waste Fund Other Issues As needed, address other Solid Waste Fund issues such as CS Moorehead 5 solid waste code merger, bond sales, annual recycling tonnage reporting, tonnage tax receipt distribution, and progress on mandatory recycling and food waste composting.

SPU-wide, Regional and Other Issues

Quarterly Financial Tracking & Review condition of Funds, quarterly financial reports and CS Moorehead 15 Performance Metrics performance metrics.

Asset Management Monitor SPU's progress on implementing asset management CS Moorehead CS days in initiative, including development of customer service Consulting levels, benchmarks, and work process redesign.

Construction Management Evaluate construction management implementation benchmarks CS Kilduff and long-term performance measures that are submitted in response to 2008 SLI 27-2-A-1.

Rate Affordability and Review the Phase 2 rate affordability analysis directed by Moorehead 10 Low-Income Outreach Proviso 2008 SLI 23-1-A-2 and develop action options if needed. Evaluate ordinance to lift a proviso on SPU Environmental Justice and Service Equity spending pending submittal of a plan for increased outreach and enrollment in low-income credits.

SPU-Wide Other Issues As needed, address other SPU-wide issues such as SPU mutual CS Moorehead 5 aid agreements, easements, property transfers for light rail, updates on capital projects and spending, public opinion survey proposals, and grants/loans.

Government Relations

Regional Issues Participate in review of regional issues. Chair

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

State and Federal Legislative Participate in the development of the City's State and CS Belz 5 Agenda Federal legislative agendas.

Office of Policy & Management With the Executive, develop legislation on joint policy Chair, CS Noble CS days in (OPM) priorities for the OPM work program. Review quarterly Consulting reports on the OPM work program.

Potential Annexations Monitor state legislative actions related to annexation. CS Valles 5 Review interlocal agreements between Seattle and King County proposed by the Executive. Monitor mediation discussions between Seattle, King County, and Burien.

External Committees Serve on the Growth Management Planning Council of King Chair County (GMPCKC), GMPCKC Executive Committee, King County Regional Water Quality Committee, WRIA 9 Watershed Forum, SR 520 Mediation Panel, and Trans-Lake Washington Project Executive Committee. Serve as alternate on the Seattle King County Board of Health and Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board.

General Support

Consulting Reserve Central Staff days for unanticipated issues related CS Central Staff 5 to SPU, Environment, or Emergency Management.

Committee Coordination Coordinate Environment, Emergency Management and Utility CS Moorehead 10 (EEMU) Committee work program.

Subtotal Central Staff 265

Finance and Budget

Jean Godden, Chair

Issue Description Chair, CS CS Assigned CS days

Finance

Budget See Budget Committee. CS Central CS days in Budget

Financial Oversight Serve on the Debt Management Policy Advisory Committee, Chair Retirement System Board of Administration (ex-officio Chair), Fire Pension Board.

Financial Policies for use of Review proposed financial policies requested from the CS Harris 10 Real Estate Excise Taxes (REET) Executive in 2006 Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI).

Budget Amendment and Year-End Review budget-related legislation including supplemental, CS Lester 25 Legislation grant acceptance, carry-forward, capital abandonment, fund closure, exceptions and other ordinances.

Debt/Public Finance Review and approve anticipated LTGO (Limited Term General CS King 5 Obligation) Bond sales and issuance of miscellaneous debt. Attend and monitor monthly Debt Management Policy Advisory Committee (DMPAC) meetings.

Business Improvement Area Review and approve legislation and assessment authority for CS Freeman 5 Formation new Capitol Hill Business Improvement Area (BIA), a component of the City's Broadway Action Agenda.

Fleets and Facilities

Surplus Property Review all parcels proposed for sale or transfer, except Chair, CS Belz 5 those covered in other City Council committees.

Asset Management Track Fleets and Facilities Department's implementation of Chair its asset management program.

Fleets and Facilities Budget Track budget implementation and review any supplementary CS King CS days in budget requests. Consulting

Office of the City Auditor

General Oversight Ongoing oversight of City Auditor function. Chair

Public-Private Partnerships Follow-up on "Review of External Funding for Capital CS Moorehead 5 Projects" audit, concerning best practices for private investment in City facilities, fiscal risk mitigation and provision of public benefits. Evaluate related legislation.

City Collections Policy Review City Auditor report on Citywide CS King CS days in debt-collection/accounts receivable policies and procedures. Consulting Monitor implementation of recommendations at City departments.

Department of Executive Administration

City Customer Access and Per the Statement of Legislative Intent approved in green CS Fong, Noble 25 Service Issues sheet 140-2-C-1, review staffing plan and scope of work related to City customer access and service issues to be submitted by the Executive to the Council in the first quarter of 2008, and decide whether and when to re-appropriate the $500,000 that the Council set aside in Finance General Reserves to fund an analysis of and possible future improvements to customer access and service issues in the City.

Seattle Animal Shelter Provide continuing oversight of Seattle Animal Shelter Chair operations, programs and policies. Monitor policy developments at King County animal facilities.

General Support

Legislation Review legislation for Finance and Budget Committee. CS King 10

Consulting Reserve Central Staff days for unanticipated Finance and CS Central Staff 10 Budget Committee issues.

Committee Coordinator Coordination of Finance and Budget Committee work program. CS King 10

Subtotal Central Staff 110

Housing and Economic Development (H & ED) Committee

Richard McIver, Chair

Issue Description Chair, CS CS Assigned CS days

Housing

Affordable Housing Site Monitor implementation of program. CS Ratzliff 5 Acquisition Program

Consolidated Plan for Housing Approve 2008 substantial amendment for Consolidated Plan. Ratzliff, Belz 20 and Community Development Review and approve 4 year update to Consolidated Plan (2009-2012 plan).

Planning for 2009 Housing Levy Review and provide input on work program associated with CS Ratzliff 5 Renewal development of 2009 Housing Levy Renewal Measure.

Multifamily Tax Exemption Develop and approve legislation modifying MFTE program. CS Ratzliff 10 (MFTE) Program

Affordable Housing General Review policies and programs related to preservation and CS Ratzliff 5 Issues development of affordable housing, including financing and/or regulatory strategies to increase preservation of low-income housing. Examine potential programs for encouraging development of workforce housing (i.e. housing affordable to households earning 60 80% of median income).

Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) Continue monitoring development of plan for Yesler Terrace CS Ratzliff 5 Housing Projects Redevelopment.

2002 Housing Levy and Levy Monitor, on a semi-annual basis, Housing Levy programs. CS Ratzliff 5 Oversight Committee Participate (via Central Staff) on the Housing Levy Oversight Committee.

Fort Lawton Reuse Plan Review and adopt draft Fort Lawton Reuse plan prepared by CS Ratzliff, Belz 40 Executive. Make modifications, as warranted, to plan.

Housing Legislation Review housing-related legislation brought before Committee. CS Ratzliff 5

Economic Development

Central Area Options Review previous economic development strategies and efforts CS Harris 5 in the Central Area, assess existing activities and identify potential gaps and/or needs.

Community Development Block Review and approve proposed Section 108 loans and possible CS King 10 Grant (CDBG) Float Loans and CDBG float loans. Section 108 Loans

Public Works Contracting Explore strategies to strengthen utilization of women and Chair, CS King 5 minority owned businesses in the City's public works projects and to effectively provide notice of public work contracting opportunities.

Rainier Valley Community Review and monitor RVCDF's progress in creating jobs, CS King 5 Development Fund (RVCDF) housing and commercial space. Reports to Council due February and August.

Southeast Action Agenda Review Executive proposals related to the implementation of CS King 5 the Southeast Action Agenda.

Chinatown/International Monitor development of action agenda for CS Herzfeld 5 District Action Agenda Chinatown/International District.

Tourism, Film & Music Monitor economic development issues involving the tourism, Chair film and music industries.

Key Industry Sectors Monitor development and implementation of strategies and Chair, CS Belz CS days in action plans to promote growth in the following key consulting industrial sectors: Manufacturing and Maritime; Biotechnology; Information and Communications Technology; Healthcare; Smart Energy; and Sustainable Building.

Other

External Committees Puget Sound Regional Council Executive and Operations Chair Committees; Central Puget Sound Economic Development District; Enterprise Seattle; Trade Development Alliance.

Boards and Commissions, Capitol Housing Improvement Program Council; Housing Chair Monitoring and Appointments Authority of the City of Seattle Board of Commissioners; Housing Levy Oversight Committee; Industrial Development Corporation; Burke-Gilman Place Public Development Authority Board.

General Support

Committee Coordinator Coordination of Housing and Economic Development (H&ED) work CS Ratzliff 5 program.

Consulting Reserve Central Staff days for unanticipated H&ED Committee CS Central Staff 10 issues.

Subtotal Central Staff 150

Labor Policy Committee

Nick Licata, Chair

Issue Description Chair, CS CS Assigned CS days

Labor Contract Negotiations To deliberate and make recommendations on legislative Chair, CS Lee, Noble 20 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.

Subtotal Central Staff 20

Parks and Seattle Center Committee

Tom Rasmussen, Chair

Issue Description Chair, CS CS Assigned CS days

Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)

Parks and Recreation Strategic Monitor development of and review and act on the proposed CS Schwab, 25 Action Plan Strategic Action Plan for Seattle Parks and Recreation Moorehad, Belz Department, including identification of key issues, analysis of lines of business, public involvement and comment, and recommended strategies and priorities for park and recreation operations and services. Includes review of proposed increases to Community Center hours using $500,000 in appropriation from City Council.

Sandpoint Historic District Review & evaluate Executive proposals to redevelop buildings CS Valles, Jenkins 35 Planning and Development in the Sandpoint Historic District.

Discovery Park Review proposals for use of West Point mitigation funds. Chair, CS Ratzliff CS days in Review legislation authorizing the transfer of Capehart Consulting Housing Property per agreement with Pacific Northwest Communities.

Municipal Golf Monitor financial performance of the golf program. CS Ratzliff CS days in Consulting

Woodland Park Zoo Monitor agreement between Woodland Park Zoo Society and CS Noble 5 City, and track any potential developments regarding onand off-site parking at the Zoo.

Magnuson Park Phase 2 Review the Phase 2 athletic fields and wetlands CIP projects CS Fong 5 implementation (design, construction, schedule, expenditures, etc.) and review the 2007 report on progress and results in implementing the Monitoring Plan for Wetland Compensatory Mitigation for Magnuson Park Phase 2 Development, per C.B. 115798.

Museum of History and Industry Monitor due diligence efforts and negotiations between CS Schwab 15 (MOHAI) Agreement/Other Lake Executive and MOHAI relating to an agreement regarding Union Park Agreements potential development of a museum in the Armory Building at South Lake Union Park. Review and act on proposed principles to guide negotiations and any resulting agreements submitted to Council. Review and act on any agreements with other entities residing at Lake Union Park.

Central Waterfront Master Plan Consider the Mayor's proposed amendments to the Central CS Schwab 5 Amendments Pier 62/63 Waterfront Parks Master Plan along with other alternatives for the area between Piers 57-63. Adopt legislation to implement or provide further policy guidance on design parameters for this area, including items relating to the Public Realm Plan for the waterfront being developed by the Department of Planning and Development.

Seattle Aquarium Monitor proposals and developments regarding future CS Schwab 5 management and operations.

Asset Management Planning Review DPR progress on implementing its Asset Management CS Noble, Schwab 10 Plan, which identifies and addresses priority maintenance needs. Review schedule for detailed review of larger buildings and facilities as well as updates on condition assessments of basic park facilities.

Surveillance Cameras in Parks Review protocols for operating security cameras in Parks. If CS Belz 5 Council approves, lift associated proviso.

Outdoor Pools Feasibility Study Review feasibility study to develop outdoor pools in CS Intern 5 Seattle, per Statement of Legislative Intent

Current Use Taxation / Public Review and take action on applications (submitted to King CS Lester 5 Benefit Rating System County under its Public Benefit Rating System (PBRS) for current use taxation for open space property in the city of Seattle.

Potential Funding Sources to Review potential funding sources to acquire additional park CS Schwab,Noble 30 Acquire Additional Park property, habitat restoration projects, and complete Property or to Develop Existing existing development projects. Assets

City Hall Park Restoration Work with King County Council and monitor developments Chair associated with restoring City Hall Park.

Parks Department Budget and Review Park quarterly reports CS Valles 5 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

Miscellaneous Parks Legislation Review miscellaneous Parks and Recreation related CS Valles, Belz 20 legislation including lease agreements, concessions, grant applications, easements, property acquisitions, operating agreements, improvements, facility expansions, dog off-leash areas, etc.

Seattle Center Contracts and Review Seattle Center legislation and contracts as CS Valles, Belz 30 Legislation necessary, including potential new agreement with Seattle University for use of KeyArena.

Council approval of new Seattle Review programmatic and financial information on CS Valles 30 Center master plan and redevelopment alternatives for Seattle Center. Select potential ballot measure preferred alternative for new master plan. Approve new master plan and consider potential ballot measure to fund priority projects.

Mercer Arena Review proposed lease between City and Opera for Mercer CS King 10 Arena and any related issues

Advertising on Seattle Center Review policy issues associated with Seattle Center's CS Lester 5 Campus advertising policies on campus.

KeyArena/Sonics Monitor developments associated with Sonics lease. Chair

Lot 2 Skate Park Monitor progress/implementation of new Seattle Center skate CS Belz CS days in park Consulting

Other

Boards and Commissions, Board of Park Commissioners; Seattle Center Advisory Chair Monitoring and Appointments Committee; Zoo Board; Park Levy Oversight Committee Appointments. Make recommendations on appointments as necessary and provide oversight.

External Committees Board of Health, Seattle-King County, KC Regional Policy Chair Committee, WRIA 8, civic plaza client group, LRPC

General Support

Consulting Reserve Central Staff days for unanticipated Parks and CS Central Staff 20 Seattle Center Committee issues.

Committee Coordinator Coordination of Parks and Seattle Center Committee work CS Valles 10 program.

Subtotal Central Staff 280

Planning, Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee (PLUNC)

Sally Clark, Chair

Issue Description Chair, CS Assigned CS days

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

Boards and Commissions, Design Commission; Design Review Boards; Planning Chair Monitoring & Appointments Commission; Construction Codes Advisory Board; Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board; International District Special Review Board; Landmarks Preservation Board; Pioneer Square Preservation Board; monitor and review renewal of the Pike Place Market Hildt Agreement, and Pike Place Market Historical Commission.

Permit Review Times Review DPD quarterly reports on turnaround times for permit Chair review.

Enforcement Complaint Response Review DPD quarterly reports on enforcement complaint Chair Times response time.

External Committees Growth Management Planning Council of King County and Puget Chair, CS Freeman, 10 Sound Regional Council Growth Management Policy Board. Herzfeld

Legislation Amending or Proposing New Regulations

Procedures for Council Land Use Write and implement procedures for Council quasi-judicial CS Herzfeld 10 Actions actions and Type V land use decisions.

Increase SEPA Thresholds Review legislation that would increase SEPA thresholds. CS Jenkins 15

Jefferson Park View Protection Review legislation that would expand SEPA view protection CS Morgan 5 for Jefferson Park beyond that provided by Ordinance122578.

Greenhouse Gas Emission Oversee implementation of Ordinance 122574, including review CS Herzfeld 5 Disclosure of additional legislation, if necessary, requiring disclosure, through SEPA review, of greenhouse gas emissions attributable to development proposals.

Multifamily Code Amendments Review revisions to the regulations for multifamily zones. CS Jenkins 30

Mega-home Regulations Review legislation limiting development of mega-houses in CS Jenkins 10 single family zones by further restricting lot coverage and preventing consolidation of lots or demolition of houses for construction of a mega-house.

Limitations on Nightclubs in Review legislation adding a new use definition for CS Freeman 10 Neighborhood Commercial (NC) "nightclubs" and restricting location of nightclub uses in Zones some NC zones.

Pedestrian Zone Mapping in NC Review legislation establishing pedestrian overlays for NC CS Jenkins 10 Zones zones in various sectors of the City, pursuant to Resolution 31004.

Starbucks Text Amendment Amend the industrial code to allow a special exception for CS Freeman 5 office expansion by major employers in the Duwamish Manufacturing Industrial Center (MIC).

Nordic Heritage Museum Text Amend the industrial code to allow a special exception for CS Freeman 5 Amendment location of arts and cultural facilities in the Ballard / Interbay MIC.

Industrial Zoning, Phase 2 Review zoning map amendments and other proposed amendments CS Freeman 20 that will flow from the Mayor's Industrial Lands Strategy and Council's Resolution 31026.

Piers 90 / 91 Overlay Zone Overlay zone proposal for Port-owned industrial property at CS Morgan 10 Piers 90/91 that would facilitate non-industrial development.

Fire Station 2 TDR Draft and review legislation depositing transferable CS Freeman CS days in development rights from Fire Station 2 in the TDR bank. Consulting

Pike / Pine TDR Review legislation establishing a transferable development CS Herzfeld 10 rights program for the Pike / Pine corridor.

Neighborhood Design Guidelines Review proposed neighborhood-specific design guidelines for CS Jenkins CS days in Queen Anne, Uptown, and Eastlake. Consulting

Dravus Area Overlay Review legislative rezone and related Land Use Code CS Freeman 15 amendments for Dravus area in Interbay, called for by Resolution 30804.

South Lake Union Zoning Review zoning changes intended to implement new Urban Center CS Freeman 15 Plan for South Lake Union. Proposal would permit additional height and include an incentive program for public benefits.

South Downtown Zoning Review zoning changes intended to implement new subarea plan CS Herzfeld 15 for South Downtown. May include map and code amendments.

Northgate Zoning Review Land Use Code changes to spur housing development in CS Jenkins 15 Northgate while promoting pedestrian friendliness and traffic management.

MIMP Process Amendments Review proposed amendments to Major Institution Master Plan CS Jenkins 10 Process.

Technical Codes Adopt updates to the Building, Mechanical, Energy, Fuel Gas, Chair and Residential Codes for consistency with state law.

Transit Shelter Signage Consider legislation to amend City sign code to allow CS Valles, Lester 15 transit shelter advertising.

Sidewalk Requirements, Phase 2 Review 2nd phase of legislation requiring that sidewalks to CS Herzfeld 15 be built more often as part of new construction, and providing the option of a fee in lieu of building the sidewalk.

Campaign Contribution Limits Review ordinance establishing an automatic inflation CS Fong 5 adjustment to campaign contribution limits. Work with Ethics and Elections Commission and Council to identify and evaluate merits for continuing existing formula.

Shoreline Overlay Monitor Executive's pre-legislation work related to CS Jenkins 5 amendment to the shoreline overlay. Legislation expected in 2009.

Misc. Legislation DPD Budget Proviso Lift, Digital Sign Regulations, Adverse Chair, CS Freeman, 40 Possession Rules, Changes to Unit Lot Subdivision Process, Herzfeld, Omnibus Code Amendments, Sidewalk Cafe Regulations, Crown Jenkins, Morgan, Hill Rezone Criteria, Commercial Code Clean-up, etc... Belz

Comprehensive Planning, Neighborhood Planning and Other Policies

Comprehensive Plan Threshold Draft and review resolution adopting docket for changes. CS Morgan 10 Resolution

Comprehensive Plan Ordinance Review Comprehensive Plan amendments, including Future Land CS Morgan, Freeman 20 Use Map changes in South Lake Union and possibly Northgate, affordable housing benchmarking and policy and map amendments in South Downtown.

Incentive Zoning Resolution Review proposed policy guiding development of regulations CS Freeman, 20 utilizing incentive zoning authority. Review in conjunction Ratzliff with Housing and Economic Development Committee.

Neighborhood Plan Process Review & evaluate the Executive's proposed process to update CS Valles 20 neighborhood plans, including the adequacy of the proposed outreach process, the purpose of the plans, and resources available to conduct the planning process and implement the plans once completed.

Roosevelt Neighborhood Plan Review update on the status of the Executive proposals for CS Jenkins 5 Priorities the Roosevelt neighborhood and consider approval of implementing legislation.

Surplus School Properties Monitor progress in development and redevelopment of surplus CS Lee 5 school properties, and review any related legislation.

Pike Place Market (PPM) Review the Executive proposal for the PPM capital levy or CS Moorehead, 30 PPM related component of a Seattle Center / PPM capital Lester levy.

Tower Spacing Advisory Group Review the report and recommendations of the tower spacing Chair Report advisory group.

Rental Housing Inspection Monitor and review consultant's recommendation on CS Jenkins 15 Program Development development of a rental housing licensing / inspection program and provide direction to DPD on program implementation.

Design Review Process Review proposed changes to design review process to respond CS Jenkins 10 Improvements to City Auditor Report, and amendments to citywide design guidelines.

DPD Budget Track budget implementation and review any supplementary CS Freeman CS days in budget requests. Consulting

Project Specific Action (Type IV and V Decisions)

Historic Preservation Review landmark status recommendations. Chair

Dearborn Street Project Review the petition for a contract rezone of the Goodwill CS Freeman 15 site and street vacation. Review of the vacation would need to be coordinated with the Transportation Committee.

Kingdome North Lot Review the petition for a contract rezone of the Kingdome CS Freeman 5 north lot.

Type IV and Other QJ Actions Review contract rezone petitions, landmarks appeals and CS Freeman, 30 other QJ land use matters. Jenkins, Morgan

Modifications for City Review applications by city departments for modifications CS Morgan 5 Facilities (Type V) and waivers to development standards for city facilities

Subtotal Central Staff 495

Public Safety, Human Services & Education Committee

Tim Burgess, Chair

Issue Description Chair, CS Assigned CS days

Criminal Justice Contracted Services

Jail Capacity Planning Monitor use of jails in King County, Yakima County and CS Harris 10 elsewhere. Review proposals for and the implementation of alternatives to incarceration. Participate with the Correctional Capacity Planning Client Group in selecting a site for a new City jail.

Indigent Defense Contracts Per Ordinance 122602, review and approve new contract for Chair, CS Lester CS days in indigent public defense services. consulting

Education

2004 Families & Education Levy Monitor the Implementation and Evaluation Plans for the nine Chair, CS Lee 10 levy funded program areas and the Partnership Agreement between the City and School District.

Joint School Board/Council Organize and convene joint School Board/City Council Chair meetings.

Fire

Fire Facilities & Emergency Monitor implementation of the Levy program, including CS King 20 Preparedness Levy Program station design and construction. Participate in Fire Facilities Oversight Committee. Review financial and project updates. Consider legislation related to the levy. Review proposals for property acquisition.

Firefighter Staffing and EMS Per 2008 SLI, review firefighter staffing levels and the CS King 10 Demand demand for emergency medical services.

Human Services

Human Services Strategic Review Executive's proposed SIP update and continue to CS Lee 5 Investment Plan (SIP) monitor implementation of SIP, including ongoing efforts to establish program outcomes. Monitor Request for Proposals (RFPs).

Refugees and Immigrants Review the Refugee & Immigrant Advisory Committee work plan CS Lee 5 and implementation of the action plan. Confirm the Mayor's appointees to the Committee.

Senior Centers Review Executive's Aging Boomer Initiative in light of 2007 CS Fong 5 consultant report on Senior Centers.

Food, Nutrition & Hunger Per 2008 SLI, review HSD proposal for allocation of $400k Chair for meeting food, hunger and nutrition needs.

Gang Violence Prevention Per 2008 SLI, review HSD proposal for allocating $500k to CS Harris 20 gang violence prevention and intervention programs. Lift funding proviso if proposal is satisfactory.

Homelessness Review Executive's proposal regarding McKinney funding. CS Ratzliff 5 Monitor implementation of Safe Harbors, the City's homeless management information system, and review regular reports generated from data collected from this system. Participate in implementation of 10-year plan to end homelessness. Review benchmarks and other data to monitor progress in achieving goals of the 10-year plan to end homelessness.

Human Services Department Review legislation from HSD and track implementation of CS King 10 Miscellaneous Legislation and Council's budget priorities. Budget Implementation

Interdepartmental Public Safety

Link Law Enforcement and Human Review OPM's evaluations of the Clean Dreams, Get Off The Chair, CS Belz 5 Services Streets and Co-Star programs.

Domestic Violence (DV) Review annual report on interdepartmental DV program budget. CS Morgan 5 Review progress report on strategic plan implementation.

Police

Police Staffing Review quarterly updates on sworn staffing levels and the CS Harris 5 recruitment and hiring of officers. Depending on success in hiring, reappropriate funds for staffing from Finance General to Police Department.

Police Performance Per Resolution 30996, review Police Department performance CS Harris 10 measurement report. Monitor implementation of Neighborhood Policing Plan.

Police Accountability Review recommendations of Mayor's Police Accountability Chair, CS Harris 40 Review Panel, recommendations of Council Police Accountability Panel, and Mayor's proposal on police accountability. Review reports and recommendations of the Office of Professional Accountability (OPA) Director, OPA Auditor and OPA Review Board, including OPA Director's recommendation on OPA-IS staffing. Appoint two OPA Review Board members.

Public Process for Seattle Consider legislation on public process for establishing Chair, CS Lee CS days in Police Officers' Guild Labor goals for the labor agreement between the City and the Consulting Agreement Goals Seattle Police Officers' Guild.

Other

Boards & Commissions Council on African American Elders; Seattle-King County Chair Aging Advisory Council; Families & Education Levy Oversight Committee; Fire Code Advisory Board; Public Safety Civil Service Commission; Seattle Indian Services Commission.

External Committees Emergency Medical Services Task Force; King County Regional Chair Policy Committee; King County Regional Water Quality Committee; Regional Law, Safety & Justice Committee; Corrections Capacity Planning Client Group; Domestic Violence Prevention Council; Fire Facilities Oversight Committee; Labor Relations Policy Committee; Police Pension Board.

Consulting Reserve Central Staff days for unanticipated Public Safety, CS Central Staff 10 Human Services & Education Committee issues.

Committee Coordination Coordinate the PSHSE Committee work program. CS Harris 10

Subtotal Central Staff 185

Transportation Committee

Jan Drago, Chair

Issue Description Chair, CS Assigned CS days

Transportation Issues

Alaskan Way Viaduct (AWV) and Monitor Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Program Chair, CS Schwab, Eder CS days in Seawall, Urban Mobility Plan and the Collaborative Process including progress on the AWV COW and Central Waterfront Planning Project 6 "Transit and Capital Improvements" projects, any developments regarding waterfront planning, utility relocation agreements for early utility relocation and general utility relocation; funding agreements between the City and WSDOT; Municipal agreement between the City and WSDOT for Program implementation; and all mitigation plans and efforts. This includes monitoring SDOT work in developing the Urban Mobility Plan.

State Route 520 Bridge Work with SDOT, WSDOT and other relevant City and State Chair, CS Fong, Belz CS days in Replacement and HOV Project agencies and departments on the continued development of SR520 COW plans for the SR-520 Bridge Replacement and High Occupancy Vehicle Project. Monitor and provide strategic guidance as necessary related to the City's role with regard to the projects on-going stakeholder mediation process. Serve on Trans Lake Washington Project Executive Committee. Review project EIS, monitor development of financing plan options, develop and analyze issues related to local mitigation for project impacts and assess feasibility and consistency with Council Resolution 30974 stating design preferences and requested mitigation measures as WSDOT planning progresses in 2008. Facilitate COW's and briefings with councilmembers on project development as necessary.

Aurora Avenue Bridge Suicide Manage Council consultant for outreach and facilitation Chair Prevention Barrier regarding design of proposed barrier. Continue to track WSDOT's progress on the design and implementation of the barrier.

Bicycle Master Plan and Bicycle Monitor implementation of Bicycle Master Plan. Track Chair, CS Eder CS days in Safety policies related to bicycle improvements and safety. consulting

Bridging the Gap Review proposal to re-direct Bridging the Gap (BTG) funding Chair, CS Fong, Eder 15 and the revised 2008 BTG Work Plan, given the failure of Proposition 1. Monitor implementation of BTG including progress reports and milestones reached. Work with SDOT and METRO to implement Bus Rapid Transit through the use of BTG funds. Serve on Bridging the Gap Oversight Committee.

Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Review Executive proposed ordinance that would modify the CS Lee 5 City's CTR program to conform with recent changes in State law.

Developer Mitigation Payment Review Executive's new program that offers a simple schedule CS Freeman CS days in Program of mitigation fees as an alternative to more complex consulting environmental review. The program has been implemented in South Lake Union and the Executive intends to expand it to other neighborhoods. A briefing on project status for the Transportation Committee could be an initial step in this review.

Impacts of Heavy Vehicles and Work with SDOT to determine the impact of heavy vehicles and Chair, CS Moorehead 5 Buses on City Streets buses on city streets. Review policy options and develop any legislation needed to implement preferred policy approach.

King Street Station Review donation acceptance agreement and monitor progress on CS Eder CS days in project implementation. consulting

Linden Avenue North Review coordinated response from SDOT and SPU to Council's CS Fong 10 SLI requesting additional detail regarding the proposed scope, time line and cost estimates for the Linden Avenue North Complete Streets Project.

Mercer Corridor Review project status given failure of Proposition 1, and Chair Eder 5 monitor progress.

Metro Transit Integrate City transportation efforts with Metro Transit Chair, CS Schwab, Fong 20 planning efforts, including the development of Metro's 10-Year Plan and associated service hour allocations. Serve on King County Regional Transit Committee. Coordinate Metro Transit planning and service allocations with the Urban Mobility Plan.

Neighborhood Street Fund (NSF) Review SLI response requesting a review of existing policies CS Eder 10 Policies and Procedures and procedures regarding the distribution of the NSF and recommendations regarding potential changes in these policies and procedures.

Noise Ordinance Standards for Review proposed modifications to the Noise Ordinance CS Morgan 10 Construction of Major applicable to construction of major transportation projects Transportation Projects such as Sound Transit and the Alaskan Way Viaduct.

Parking Management Monitor SDOT's progress in installing new parking meters and Chair, CS Belz 5 expanding metered areas and track the revenue gains associated with this effort. Assess need and potential locations for additional on-street parking for motorcycles and accommodations for bicycles.

Pedestrian Safety See Work Plan for Special Committee on Pedestrian Safety Chair, CS Ratzliff, Eder CS days in Special Committee on Pedestrian Safety

SDOT's 2008 Work Progam, Budget Review SDOT's response to Council's SLI requesting a 2008 CS Fong, Eder 10 and CIP Work Plan for the Department. The goal of this plan is to establish benchmarks for tracking progress on "non BTG" projects. This plan will serve as a complement to the annual BTG Work Plan that SDOT will also be preparing. Also monitor implementation of 2008 SDOT budget and CIP through quarterly reports.

Sound Transit Monitor Sound Transit (ST) activities, and take City action CS Herzfeld, Lester 50 as appropriate, on topics including: planning for Sound Transit Phase 2 (ST2), including possible November 2008 ballot measure; final design for University Link (light rail extension from downtown to UW), including review of application for conceptual approval of pedestrian bridge at UW Station, updates on design for Capitol Hill and UW Stations, and coordination with WSDOT's analysis of SR-520 alternatives; amendments to noise ordinance related to large transportation projects; deletion of First Hill Station Area Overlay District (SAOD); Metro Transit service revisions related to 2009 start-up of Link Initial Segment; property transfers related to light rail; street vacations related to light rail; possible new interlocal agreement for ST to fund City staff support for ST activities; Sounder and Regional Express issues; I-90 center roadway design and operation; other issues as they arise.

South Lake Union (SLU) Monitor SLU Streetcar O&M revenues and expenditures via CS Valles 5 Streetcar quarterly reports. Monitor Executive's progress on filling the capital funding gap.

Stairway Lighting and Review SDOT's proposal work to implement a pilot program to Chair Maintenance Initiative improve stairway lighting and vegetative maintenance, and, if appropriate, lift the proviso imposed on the funding provided by Council in the 2008 budget for this pilot program.

Street End Disposition Review legislation to authorize private use of specific CS Jenkins 5 street ends in industrial areas of the City.

Streetcar Network Planning Review proposed Streetcar Network Concept and SDOT's work CS Fong, Valles 20 program to assess the potential to develop a streetcar network. Monitor SDOT's progress on preliminary investigations and analysis.

Street Use Permits Review Executive proposals to: (1) modify requirements CS Jenkins 10 associated with issuance of certain types of street use permits; and (2) revise street use fees and clarify process for penalizing those permit conditions. Assess need for enhanced enforcement of street use regulations associated with new development, including the proper construction of sidewalks and curbs. Review City Auditors report regarding implementation of the City's street use permit program.

Street Vacation, Alleys, Review and make recommendations on street vacations, Chair, CS Morgan 5 Skybridges, and Other Regular skybridge permits, renewals, railroad franchises, street Transportation Committee reclassifications, and requests for street closures. Business

Waterborne Transit Promote and advocate for waterborne passenger only transit; Chair specifically the Bremerton fast ferry, the West Seattle Taxi; and potential public-private partnerships to develop passenger only ferry options. Monitor King County's passenger-only ferry program.

Other

Boards and Commissions, Bicycle Advisory Board; Pedestrian Advisory Board; Freight Chair Monitoring and Appointments Mobility Board; Pedestrian Master Plan Advisory Group.

Civic Center Project and Public Participate in the on-going design and operational decisions CS Noble 10 Safety Block Redevelopment of the Client Group as the Civic Square Project moves toward implementation.

Disaster Preparedness Center Monitor Council contract to assess feasibility of Center and Chair, CS Fong CS days in participate on external team guiding the project. Consulting

Westlake Visitor Center Track work of Visitors and Convention Bureau to develop and Chair implement a new downtown visitors center adjacent to Westlake Park.

External Committees Metropolitan King County Regional Transit Committee; Puget Chair Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Executive Board; PSRC Transportation Policy Board; Trans-Lake Washington Project Executive Committee; Trade Development Alliance; Fire Pension Board, Police Pension Board.

Sister Cities Program Review and monitor. Chair

General Support

Review Legislation Review Legislation for the Transportation Committee. CS Eder 5

Consulting Reserve Central Staff days for unanticipated Transportation CS Central Staff 10 Committee issues.

Committee Coordinator Coordinate Transportation Committee work program. CS Fong 10

Subtotal Central Staff 225

Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Committee of the Whole

Jan Drago, Chair

Issue Description Chair, CS Assigned CS days

Alaskan Way Viaduct (AWV) and Monitor Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Program Chair, CS Schwab, Eder 50 Seawall, Urban Mobility Plan and the Collaborative Process including progress on the and Central Waterfront Planning Project 6 "Transit and Capital Improvements" projects, any developments regarding waterfront planning, utility relocation agreements for early utility relocation and general utility relocation; funding agreements between the City and WSDOT; Municipal agreement between the City and WSDOT for Program implementation; and all mitigation plans and efforts. This includes monitoring SDOT work in developing the Urban Mobility Plan.

Subtotal Central Staff Totals 50

SR-520 Committee of the Whole

Richard Conlin, Chair

Issue Description Chair, CS Assigned CS days

SR-520 Replacement Project Work with SDOT, WSDOT and other relevant City and State Chair, CS Fong, Belz 20 agencies and departments on the continued development of plans for the SR-520 Bridge Replacement and High Occupancy Vehicle Project. Monitor and provide strategic guidance as necessary related to the City's role with regard to the projects on-going stakeholder mediation process. Serve on Trans Lake Washington Project Executive Committee. Review project EIS, monitor development of financing plan options, develop and analyze issues related to local mitigation for project impacts and assess feasibility and consistency with Council Resolution 30974 stating design preferences and requested mitigation measures as WSDOT planning progresses in 2008. Facilitate COW's and briefings with councilmembers on project development as necessary.

Subtotal Central Staff Totals 20

Pedestrian Safety Committee

Jan Drago, Co-Chair

Nick Licata, Co-Chair

Issue Description Chair, CS CS Assigned CS days

Pedestrian Master Plan Monitor development of Pedestrian Master Plan (PMP) final CS Ratzliff 20 Development draft expected December 2008. Receive updates from PMP Advisory Group members re: progress in plan development.

Pedestrian Safety Education, Participate with Seattle Department of Transportation Chair, Cs Ratzliff 5 Enforcement and Awareness (SDOT), Seattle Police Department (SPD) and other Campaign stakeholders, in development and implementation of a city-wide pedestrian safety education, enforcement and awareness campaign in 2008.

Pedestrian Safety Monitor implementation of $500,000 program funded by Council CS Eder 5 Infrastructure Improvements and in 2008 budget that will utilize new or improved Technology Program infrastructure improvements or technologies proven to provide enhanced pedestrian safety.

Photo Speed Enforcement Vans in Monitor implementation of speed enforcement vans in school CS Ratzliff 5 School Zones zones pilot program funded by Council in 2008 budget. Adopt legislation authorizing use of speed enforcement vans in school zones.

New Sidewalk Development and Review proposed criteria for prioritizing installation of CS Eder 5 Repair Program new sidewalks in City; monitor expenditure of $1.5 million in funding provided by Council in 2008 budget for new sidewalk development and existing sidewalk repair program.

Quarterly and Annual Reports on Review pedestrian collision data on quarterly and annual CS Ratzliff 5 Pedestrian Collisions basis to provide guidance on policy/programs related to pedestrian safety.

Customer Service to Citizens Review and provide input to SDOT on efforts to enhance Chair, CS Eder 5 and Neighborhoods for customer service to neighborhoods who have identified Pedestrian Safety Improvements pedestrian safety issues, concerns and/or needs.

Subtotal Central Staff Totals 50

Central Staff Special Projects

Ben Noble, Director

Issue Description Chair, CS CS Assigned CS days

Central Staff Training Develop and implement training sessions for Central Staff CS Lester 5 relating to areas such as policy analysis, best practices, legal and regulatory structure, City finances and accounting practices, and/or various subject matter areas.

Work Program Coordinate development of Council and Central Staff work CS Noble 10 programs. Update periodically as needed.

Race and Social Justice Participate on internal department team to identify and CS Noble, Fong 10 implement next steps in the Legislative Department's Race and Social Justice Initiative.

Budget Computer System Refine new computer system for Council review of budget. CS Morgan, King 15 Work with Department of Information Technology and Legislative Department staff.

Orientation for New Staff Provide opportunities for new Central Staff members to CS Eder, Belz 20 become familiar with day-to-day operations of City departments and programs.

Subtotal Central Staff 60

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