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 2006 Work Program, which is attached to this Resolution as Attachment A, is hereby adopted. The 2006 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 _________, 2006, and signed by me in open session in authentication of its adoption this _____ day of __________, 2006. _________________________________ President __________of the City Council

Filed by me this ____ day of _________, 2006. ____________________________________ City Clerk

February 20, 2006 version #1

Attachment A: Seattle City Council 2006 Work Program

Budget Committee Richard McIver, Chair

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

Budget Management 2007-08 Budget budget management and oversight. CS CS Director 35

Budget Quality Assurance Review draft budget materials. CS Beardsley, Noble 60

Budget Priorities Develop budget priorities resolution, including a statement CS CS Director, 25 Resolution regarding near-term priorities regarding major capital MacColl, Schwab facilities, potential levy renewals and possible new levy measures.

Budget Process Budget Process, including schedule, instructions, CS Ratzliff, CS 40 templates, questions to Department of Finance, public Director hearing notices, agendas, compiling action sheets, summary of Council actions.

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

Revenues and Revenue 2007-08 Budget revenues and revenue forecasting. CS Noble, Vacant 25 Forecasting

Review Budget Issues 2007-08 Budget review budget issues. CS Harris, Herzfeld, 300 Lee, Lester, MacColl, Ratzliff, Valles, Vacant, Freeman

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

Budget Balancing 2007-08 Budget balancing. CS MacColl, Morgan 60

Subtotal Central Staff 560

Economic Development and Neighborhoods

Sally Clark, Chair

Issue Description Chair, CS CS Assigned CS Days

Office of Economic Development

Business Improvement Areas Review and monitor existing Business Improvement Areas and Chair review legislation for new applicants.

Community Development Block Review and approve Section 108 program goals and policies CS Ratzliff 5 Grant (CDBG) Float Loans (i.e. underwriting criteria, loan eligibility criteria). and Section 108 Loans Review and consider adoption of new Section 108 loan pool. Review and approve proposed Section 108 loans and possible CDBG float loans.

City Funding for Business Review response to Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) on Chair Development and Retention Business Development and Retention Efforts.

Livable wage jobs Explore strategies other jurisdictions have developed to Chair, CS Lee 10 encourage and retain livable wage jobs for possible application in Seattle. Coordinate with PELL committee.

Prosperity Partnership Monitor the policy work of this organization. Consider Chair City's role in implementation and coordinate with other committees, as appropriate.

Public Works Contracting Explore strategies to strengthen utilization of women and Chair, CS Freeman 10 minority owned businesses in the City's public works projects and to effectively provide notice of public work contracting opportunities. Joint with the Finance and Budget Committee.

Sister Cities Program Review and monitor. Chair

South Lake Union Provide overall monitoring of redevelopment in South Lake CS Valles 5 Re-Development Union area.

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

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

Neighborhoods

Neighborhood Conservation Review response to Council SLI regarding Department of CS Vacant 5 District Neighborhood's pilot program to create a Neighborhood Conservation District.

Neighborhood Planning Review status of Neighborhood Plans and efforts to Chair Implementation implement these plans. Coordinate with other committees as appropriate.

Race and Social Justice Review the race and social justice strategies and programs Chair, CS Lee 5 being implemented by various City departments.

Other

Ethics and Elections Monitor. Chair Commission

Ethics Policies for Consider proposals for how best to apply the ethics code to CS Valles 5 Advisory Committees the City's various advisory committees.

Boards and Commissions, Chinatown-International District Preservation & Development Chair Monitoring and Appointments Authority Council; Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority; Seattle Indian Services Commission.

General Support

Legislation Review legislation for the Economic Development and CS Lee 5 Neighborhood Committee.

Consulting Reserve Central Staff days for unanticipated committee CS Central 8 issues.

Committee Coordinator Coordination of Economic Development and Neighborhood CS Lee 10 Committee work program.

Subtotal Central Staff 73

Energy and Technology Committee

Jean Godden, Chair

Issue Description Chair, CS CS Assigned CS Days

Council Initiatives

Council Community Outreach Lead Council efforts to increase citizen access to the Chair Program Council; create opportunities for knowledge expansion and information sharing; strengthen Council relations with the community by expanding interaction; and provide new public input opportunities.

City Light Finance and Risk

Quarterly Reports and Review quarterly financial updates and metric reports in CS Butler 5 Metrics preparation for Committee presentation and discussion. Participate in discussions with City Light to revise metrics to better reflect performance.

Risk Management Policies Continue to track and follow-up on Council's 2003 CS Butler/Alves 10 Resolution on risk metrics, risk manual, trading limits and restructuring City Light's power trading organization. Monitor City Light efforts to optimize the power portfolio.

Financial Strategy and Debt Track City Light cash flow on a weekly basis. Review bond CS Butler 5 Management Policies refunding and refinancing proposals. Review City Light financial status and progress in reducing long term debt.

City Light Budget and Rates

Rate Review Assess City Light's operating and maintenance expenditures CS Butler, Alves 50 and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) impacts on rates. Review revenue requirements, cost of service, and rate design proposed by City Light, including low income rate assistance.

Rate Public Participation Develop and implement a plan for the Council to provide Chair, CS Butler 5 Process opportunities for wide public participation in the City Light rate process.

City Light Distribution

Reliability Standards and Monitor City Light progress in complying with 2005 work CS Alves, Butler 10 Costs program item. Review proposal to lift proviso imposed on distribution consulting appropriation. Review Transmission and Distribution Capacity Plan.

Energy Technology Review City Light efforts to integrate distributed CS Butler CS days in generation applications into resource planning, results of Consulting Automated Meter Reading technology pilot, and other potential technology applications.

South Lake Union (SLU), Track City Light plans to begin development of substations Chair Butler 5 Denny Triangle, Interbay in SLU, Denny Triangle and Interbay. Monitor potential installation of a network in SLU and/or Denny Triangle.

City Light Resource Issues

Regional/National Issues Continue to monitor Bonneville Power rates and contracts, CS Butler 7 transmission pricing, and resource decisions. Track Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) decisions for impacts on Northwest and City Light. Follow discussions on formation of regional transmission organization.

Integrated Resource Track development of resource portfolio strategies and CS Butler 10 Planning (IRP) analysis used to evaluate resource portfolio optimization. Review assumptions and topics to be included in integrated resource scenarios. Participate in IRP stakeholder's group. Review IRP interim reports and final report to Council.

Boundary Dam Relicensing Track progress of City Light in implementing the CS Butler 10 relicensing work plan. Participate in stakeholder meetings. Monitor issues raised for study and activities planned for the year. Review May preapplication license filing.

Power Supply and Review proposed legislation relating to power supply and CS Butler 10 Transmission transmission including potential sales to the California Independent System Operator (ISO), transmission rights, and new long term contract proposals. Participate in discussions to set up contract review and reporting process.

City Light's Climate Change Track City Light's progress on goal of achieving greenhouse CS Alves CS Days in Initiative gas neutrality and emission reduction programs offered to Consulting both residential and commercial customers.

City Light Continuing Activities

Apprenticeship Program Track City Light efforts to revamp the Apprenticeship CS Butler CS Days in Program. Monitor training program revisions and Consulting implementation of recommendations.

Executive Compensation Monitor development of performance goals and metrics. CS Butler 5 Program Review compliance with Council policy resolutions and directives.

City Light Miscellaneous

Entrepreneurial Examine recommendations to increase revenues from CS Butler CS days in Opportunities entrepreneurial activities. Consulting

Minority Contracting Examine the results of Council-requested study, and review CS Butler CS days in Opportunities efforts to identify opportunities for small business, Consulting women, and minority owned enterprises.

Surplus Property Review policies regarding the disposal of surplus property. CS Schwab 5 Review individual parcels proposed for sale or transfer.

Environmentally Critical Review new legislation for ECAs, as required by State law. CS Freeman 10 Area (ECA) Legislation Review proposed legislation to create Greenwood Bog Critical Area.

Utility Role in Green Review annual report due in response to Statement of CS Butler CS days in Building Program Legislative Intent (SLI) regarding utility funding of the Consulting Program. Track progress on meeting deliverables, goals, and objectives. Review benefit evaluation.

Technology Issues

Community Production Review guidelines and policies (due April 1) regarding Chair Opportunity Program eligibility criteria, program hour goals, and other program operation requirements. Track program implementation progress.

Cable Refranchising Review proposed franchise agreement. CS Lester 10

Technology Grants Monitor progress on Technology Matching Grants and the CS Lester CS days in Community Production Opportunity Program, including those consulting proposed for funding in 2006.

Web-based Access to City Review department response to the 2005 Statement of Chair Data Legislative Intent (SLI) regarding web-based lien information.

Department of Information Review the IT Consolidation Business Plan that is being CS Butler, Harris 20 Technology (DoIT) prepared in response to a 2006 SLI. Evaluate any Consolidation legislation submitted to lift the proviso on hiring of staff to initiate the consolidation.

Broadband Plan Participate in the interdepartmental work program team and CS Schwab, Lester 20 Implementation its oversight of the Request for Interest process. Review report expected in response to the 2006 SLI regarding results of the Request for Interest and next steps for implementing the City's Broadband Plan. Review legislation to lift the proviso on funding needed to implement the Plan.

New Network Software for Review proposal to migrate City network software to a new CS Harris 5 City vendor.

Technology Other Issues As needed, address other technology issues such as the DoIT CS Lester CS days in 6-year Plan, grant agreements, WiFi pilot progress, and consulting legislation to eliminate limits on use of public fiber.

General Support

Review Legislation Review legislation. CS Butler 25

Consulting Reserve Central Staff days for unanticipated projects. CS Central 8

Committee Coordination Coordination of ET Committee work program. CS Butler 10

Chair Activities/Projects

External Committees Chair

Boards and Commissions, City Light Rates Advisory Committee; Skagit Environmental Chair Monitoring and Appointments Endowment Commission.

Alternative Energy Sources Participate in efforts to increase the use of biodiesel to Chair reduce pollutants and improve air local quality.

Subtotal Central Staff 245

Environment, Emergency Management and Utilities Committee Richard Conlin, Chair

Issue Description Chair, CS CS Assigned CS Days

Environmental Issues

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

Sustainable Building Monitor OSE's development and implementation of the City's Chair Initiative Sustainable Building Initiative.

Promoting Use of Identify policies to promote and encourage the broader use CS Butler 5 Alternative Fuels of alternative fuel sources, potentially including programs related to biodiesel, hybrid energy technologies and all-electric vehicles.

Environmental Quality Monitor ongoing efforts and policy initiatives to enhance Chair, CS Moorehead 5 local environmental conditions, including improvements to air and water quality, and the use and disposal of hazardous wastes.

Climate Protection Monitor climate protection initiative and review plan. CS Alves 5 Initiative and Plan

Salmon Recovery Monitor Shared Strategy's Puget Sound plan and CS Moorehead 5 implementation progress on it and its watershed plan components, including Seattle Public Utilities' (SPU) implementation actions and funding. As needed, provide background information and options for Councilmembers participating in watershed forums and steering committees.

Superfund Issues Continue to monitor efforts to assess and manage potential CS Alves 5 liabilities and clean-up activities at several sites within 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 and for compliance with the state Model Toxics Control Act.

Shoreline Alternate Track and monitor shoreline mitigation pilot program. Chair, CS Beardsley CS days in Mitigation Program Consulting

Urban Forest Management Review and analyze Urban Forest Management Plan per 2006 CS Vacant 5 Plan SLI

Emergency Management

Police Department's Review Police Department's emergency preparedness plan, per Chair Emergency Preparedness Plan 2006 SLI. Coordinate with the Public Safety, Government Relations and Arts Committee

City-wide Emergency Review and monitor the City's overall emergency management Chair, CS Herzfeld 10 Preparedness plans, including support to and education for Council, citizens and neighborhoods, as well as coordinated response plans for potential infrastructure failures such as impacts to Hwy 520.

SPU's Security Program Track SPU's security efforts and coordination with other Chair City departments.

Rail Transport of Hazardous Identify the amount and type of hazardous materials that CS Lester 3 Materials move through Seattle on rail. Evaluate current measures to prevent release of these materials in transit. Identify the City organizations responsible for tracking rail-transported materials and any reporting requirements and emergency response procedures.

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) Water Fund

Water Rates Review 2006-2008 water rate proposal, evaluate policy CS Moorehead, Alves 50 options, and develop materials and presentations to assist Committee review.

Water Comprehensive Plan Review the updated Water Comprehensive Plan and associated CS Moorehead 9 levels of service. Develop materials and presentations to facilitate Committee review of the plan.

Habitat Conservation Plan Monitor SPU's success in implementing the Cedar River CS Moorehead CS days in Implementation Habitat Conservation Plan. Identify any shortfalls in Consulting implementation and potential approaches to addressing such shortfalls if they exist.

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, meter reading settlement, and reservoir covering progress.

SPU Drainage/Wastewater Fund

Drainage Rates Evaluate drainage rate design and incentives to be CS Moorehead, Vacant 40 incorporated into the drainage rate proposal. Review the (including rate design and 2007-2008 drainage rate proposal, summarize policy options, incentives) and develop materials and presentations to assist Committee review.

Wastewater Rates Review 2007-2008 wastewater rate proposal, evaluate policy CS Moorehead, Vacant 30 options, and develop materials and presentations to assist Committee review.

Wastewater Plan Review the Wastewater Comprehensive Plan and associated CS Moorehead 10 levels of service. Develop materials and presentations to facilitate Committee review of the plan.

Stormwater/Drainage and Review drainage code amendments that incorporate issues CS Moorehead 8 Side Sewer Code Amendments such as green building objectives, new National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements, or create incentives for private actions that reduce utility costs.

Thornton Creek Water Review planning and design progress for construction of the Chair, CS Moorehead 5 Quality Channel Thornton Creek Water Quality Drainage Project. Monitor design, construction and other issues that affect the coordination of the South Lot development project with the City's Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel Project. Coordinate with other committees (Transportation and Urban Development & Planning) as necessary.

Drainage Plan Monitor SPU's success in implementing key policy Chair, CS Moorehead CS days in Implementation initiatives and achieving major goals identified in the Consulting Drainage Comprehensive Plan. Identify any shortfalls and potential approaches to addressing such shortfalls if they exist. Track efforts to promote implementation of innovative, lower cost approaches to sidewalk drainage and investigate options to enhance these efforts.

Drainage and Wastewater As needed, address other Drainage and Wastewater Fund CS Moorehead 5 Fund Other Issues issues such as actual vs. budgeted expenditures, NPDES requirements, monitoring utility purchase of services related to transportation (viaduct, sidewalks) and other City functions, street sweeping pilot project progress, Aquatic Habitat Matching Grants, easements, grant acceptance, land surpluses.

SPU Solid Waste Fund

Solid Waste Rates Review 2007-2009 water rate proposal, evaluate policy CS Valles, Vacant 20 options, and develop materials and presentations to assist Committee review.

Solid Waste Facilities Plan Review various phases of plan implementation, including CS Alves 10 Implementation transfer station and intermodal property purchases.

Solid Waste Unauthorized Review legislation to address the issue of unauthorized CS Alves 5 Hauling hauling, develop policy options as needed, and assist Committee review of issues and legislation.

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

SPU-wide, Regional and Other Issues

Quarterly Financial Review condition of Funds, quarterly financial reports and CS Moorehead 10 Tracking & Performance performance metrics. Metrics

Asset Management Monitor SPU's progress on implementing asset management CS Moorehead 5 initiative, including development of customer service levels, benchmarks, and work process redesign.

SPU Evaluate roles, funding options, and accountability CS Moorehead 3 Interdepartmental/Interagenc arrangements for interdepartmental and interagency y Coordination & Funding projects. Review annual report to be submitted by May 1 of each year describing the terms of SPU Memoranda of Agreement with Parks and the Seattle Department of Transportation for utility-related work.

Brightwater, Reclaimed Monitor County's ongoing efforts to develop the Brightwater CS Harris, Moorehead 25 Water, and King County Treatment Facility and any associated reclaimed water Wastewater Treatment system, including the potential implications of this Contract project on City sewage rates. Monitor negotiations on sewage contract extension and review proposals for contract amendments.

SPU Low Income Emergency Review SLI response and evaluate options for improved CS Moorehead 8 Assistance assistance to low income utility customers.

SPU-wide Other Issues As needed, address other SPU-wide issues such as SPU CS Moorehead 5 reorganization, interlocal agreements, utility bill content/format, extension of SPU standard charging system, updates on capital projects/spending, simplifying the short-plat process, and grants/loans.

General Support

Consulting Reserve Central Staff days for unanticipated issues related CS Central 8 to SPU, Environment, or Emergency Management.

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

Subtotal Central Staff 319

Finance and Budget Committee

Richard McIver, Chair

Issue Description Chair, CS CS Assigned CS Days

Finance

Budget See Budget Committee. CS Central CS days in Budget

Taxes Monitor and analyze State legislative proposals regarding Chair taxation issues, including Business and Occupation (B&O) taxes and tax increment financing.

Pacific Place Garage Monitor financial performance of this City-owned garage. Chair

Financial Oversight Serve on the following: Debt Management Policy Advisory Chair Committee; Retirement Board; Fire Pension Board.

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

Budget Amendment, Clean-up Review supplemental budget, grant acceptance, CS Lester 10 Legislation carry-forward, and abandonment legislation.

Personnel

Position List Monitor quarterly reports on Position List and review CS Beardsley 5 associated SLI response.

Personnel Legislation Review personnel legislation proposed by the Executive. CS Lee 10

Fleets and Facilities Chair

Public Works Contracting Explore strategies to strengthen utilization of women and Chair, CS Freeman CS Days in ED&N minority owned businesses in the City's public works Cmte. projects and to effectively provide notice of public work contracting opportunities. Joint with the Economic Development and Neighborhoods (ED&N) Committee.

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

Property Acquisition Examine options for improving the City's process for CS Vacant 5 property acquisition/disposition.

Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Review response to Council SLI requesting a review of CS Vacant 5 Vehicles for City Fleet current policies regarding the purchase of hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles for the City Fleet.

Executive Services

Monitor Implementation of Chair new Taxi-cab regulations

Office of the City Auditor Develop performance standards and guidelines for evaluating Chair City Auditor. Review proposed annual work program. Obtain quarterly updates. Develop Council process to request audits.

Miscellaneous

Boards and Commissions, Serve on the following: Civil Service Commission; Chair Monitoring and Appointments Industrial Development Corporation.

External Committees Serve on the following: Sound Transit Board of Directors; Chair Sound Transit Finance Committee; Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board.

General Support

Legislation Review legislation for Finance and Budget Committee. CS Valles 5

Consulting Reserve Central Staff days for unanticipated Finance and CS Central 8 Budget Committee issues.

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

Subtotal Central Staff 73

Housing, Human Services & Health Committee Tom Rasmussen, Chair

Issue Description Chair, CS CS Assigned CS Days

Health

King County Board of Health Work with King County Board of Health on review of Chair Strategic Plan strategic plan.

Healthy Communities Develop City funding strategy for public health. Review CS Lee 10 Initiative/Public Health response to 2006 Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) on a Funding plan for City funding of enhanced health services. Explore development of Healthy Communities Opportunity Fund targeted for supporting new, innovative approaches to improving community health.

Universal Health Care Meet provisions included in Universal Health Care Advisory Chair, CS Vacant 5 Advisory Ballot Ballot adopted by City residents, including convening an advisory group to discuss ways to increase provision of health insurance for city residents.

Human Services

Domestic Violence Review Outcome Framework, due March 31, 2006, which will CS Morgan, Vacant 15 update and refine expected outcomes identified in the Domestic Violence Criminal Justice Strategic Plan, and other reports anticipated by the Strategic Plan.

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. Discuss overarching policy regarding requests for proposals for programs funded by the Human Services Department. Monitor Request for Proposals (RFPs) that will be conducted in 2006, including: Food Delivery (report to Council required before release of RFP); Batterer's Intervention; Community Facilities; Homeless Youth Services; and Food Programs.

Refugee and Immigrants Work with Office of Policy & Management on needed CS Lee 5 improvements to City Refugee and Immigrant Services, per Council Resolution 30796.

Low-Income Senior Review current and potentially new programs to assist low Chair Assistance Programs income seniors. Programs for review include appliance repair program, utility rate assistance programs, etc. Joint with the Energy & Technology Committee.

Age 55+ Employment Resource Review Executive proposal specifying how $75,000 provided Chair Center in the 2006 Budget will be used to expand employment services for individuals Age 55 and older via the Employment Resource Center administered by the Mayor's Office of Senior Citizens in the Human Services Department.

Elder Abuse Review Police Department's response to the 2006 Statement CS Morgan CS days in of Legislative Intent on the development and implementation Consulting of a coordinated approach to elder abuse and on the Department's performance in elder abuse investigations.

Link Law Enforcement and Review Oversight Committee recommendations on pilot program Chair, CS CS Days in Human Services to link law enforcement and human services, per 2006 SLI. PSGRA Cmte. Coordinate with Public Safety, Governmental Relations and Arts (PSGRA) Committee.

Regional Human Services Review Regional Policy Committee and stakeholder efforts to Chair Funding develop a human services levy proposal for the fall 2006 ballot.

Homeless Facility Monitor implementation of Connections, the new homeless CS Ratzliff 5 services center. Continue work with operator and community members to address public safety issues in area surrounding new center. This could include the following: development of a public safety plan, good neighborhood agreement, and implementing a policy/process for managing meal programs on public property.

Homelessness Review Executive's proposal regarding McKinney funding. CS Ratzliff 5 Policies/Program (Including Participate in implementation of 10-year plan to end Safe Harbors) homelessness. Monitor and review full implementation of Safe Harbors, the City's Homeless Management Information System. Review budget for Safe Harbors project. Obtain information on homeless programs recognized as "best practices" and consider initiation here as part of implementation of 10-year plan to end homelessness. Review and approve proposed RFP for the $350,000 in additional shelter and transitional services funding.

Senior Centers Review physical condition and financial status of City's CS Ratzliff 10 Senior Centers.

Human Services Related Review and make recommendations on legislation and reports CS Lee 5 Legislation referred to committee.

Housing

Affordable Housing Site Work with the Executive and Enterprise Foundation to CS Ratzliff 10 Acquisition Program develop a City of Seattle affordable housing site acquisition program. The goal of this program is to secure land for the future development of affordable housing (housing affordable to households earning up to 80% of median income).

Low-Income/Affordable Work with the Office of Housing to conduct a study on the CS Ratzliff 10 Housing Inventory loss of non-subsidized, low-income housing in specific neighborhoods in the City. In addition, this study will identify potential options the City could consider for preventing the loss of non-subsidized housing.

Multifamily Tax Exemption Review legislation authorizing MFTE projects. Review CS Ratzliff 5 (MFTE) Program annual report on MFTE program and consider modifications to program guidelines.

Consolidated Plan 2004-2008 Review substantial amendments to the 2006 Consolidated Plan CS Ratzliff 15 and updates to the 2004-2008 Consolidated Plan including consideration of how to address an over 9% reduction in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding imposed by the 2006 federal budget. In addition, as part of the 2007 update to the Consolidated Plan, consider how to address the over $1 million shift of CDBG funding to the Community Development Fund that is schedule to occur in 2007. Coordinate with Economic Development and Neighborhoods Committee.

Affordable Housing Review policies and programs related to preservation and CS Ratzliff 5 development of affordable housing, including financing and/or regulatory strategies to increase preservation of low-income housing and reduce displacement of low-income tenants. In addition, review other potential regulatory strategies for increasing development of new low-income housing, including expedited permits for such housing. Research possible new financing strategies/sources for increasing development of low-income housing. Review proposals from Executive regarding efforts to increase development of affordable housing in the City. Coordinate with Urban Development and Planning Committee which will review land use code changes related to affordable housing.

Seattle Housing Authority Review legislation authorizing SHA to dispose of scattered CS Ratzliff 5 (SHA) Housing Projects site housing units, some of which have been funded by the City. Continue monitoring Hope VI redevelopment projects (Holly Park, Rainier Vista and Highpoint). Monitor reports from SHA regarding plans to redevelop Yesler Terrace. Review annual reports on project progress and assure compliance, where applicable, with City/SHA MOA requirements. Annually review Seattle Senior Housing Program performance. Coordinate with Transportation Committee, which will review SHA-related subdivisions and street vacations.

2002 Housing Levy and Levy Monitor, on a semi-annual basis, Housing Levy programs. CS Ratzliff 5 Oversight Committee Review Levy Administrative and Financial Policies and proposal from Executive regarding possible modifications to such policies. Participate (via Central Staff) on the Housing Levy Oversight Committee. Participate (via Central Staff) on Credit Committee providing recommendations regarding funding of housing projects.

Building Code Violations Review quarterly reports from Department of Planning and Chair Development (DPD) Director on Housing and Building Maintenance Code enforcement efforts in the City.

Housing Legislation Review housing-related legislation brought before CS Ratzliff 10 Committee.

Other

Alcohol Impact Areas If the State Liquor Control Board imposes mandatory CS Harris 5 restrictions in the Central Core and North Alcohol Impact Areas, review the evaluation plan called for in C.B. 115442.

CitiStat and Sea-Stat Monitor Executive's implementation of SeaStat project. Chair Joint with the Energy and Technology Committee.

External Committees King County Board of Health; King County Alliance for Chair Youth; King County Regional Policy Committee; Aging and Disability Services Advisory Council; Metro Regional Transportation Committee.

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; Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority.

General Support

Committee Coordinator Coordination of Housing, Human Services & Health (HHS&H) CS Ratzliff 10 Committee work program.

Consulting Reserve Central Staff days for unanticipated HHS&H CS Central 8 Committee issues.

Subtotal Central Staff 153

Parks, Education, Libraries and Labor Committee David Della, Chair

Issue Description Chair, CS CS Assigned CS Days

Council Initiatives

Living Wage Jobs Review issues and develop initiatives related to retention Chair and/or development of living wage jobs. Coordinate with the Economic Development and Neighborhoods Committee and the Finance and Budget Committees.

Economic Development in Review current policies and potential legislation that Chair Distressed Communities would encourage continued investment and other economic development initiatives in distressed neighborhoods. Explore changes to B&O tax, tax-increment financing, micro-financing programs, etc. Monitor Southeast Action Agenda. Coordinate with ED&N and F&B Committees.

Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)

Parks and Recreation Budget Monitor budget and CIP implementation. Review fees and CS MacColl 5 and Capital Improvement other funding sources for support of parks and recreation Program (CIP) services and facilities.

Parks and Recreation Review scope and approach to preparation of a Strategic CS Schwab, MacColl 20 Strategic Business Plan Business Plan Phase II to sustain Department of Parks and Recreation operations into the future, including potential new revenue sources and a prioritization of DPR programs and services in the event that new revenues are unattainable. Monitor progress in developing this plan per 2006 Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI). Review and consider recommendations for the Strategic Business Plan Phase I Final Report, per 2005 SLI.

Parks Major Maintenance Review proposed Parks Major Maintenance Strategic Plan per CS MacColl 10 Strategic Plan 2006 SLI, including recommended schedules for DPR facility assessments as well as recommended changes to presentation of projects and levels of accomplishment by Major Maintenance Plan category.

Comprehensive Skate Park Monitor development of and review proposed comprehensive CS MacColl 5 System Plan skate park plan for possible Council adoption.

Parks and Recreation Review quarterly reports on DPR's entrepreneurial efforts; CS MacColl CS Consulting Enterprise Division provide follow-up as necessary. Days

Parks and Open Space Levy Review and approve legislation related to implementation of CS Vacant 5 the Parks & Open Space Levy, including project-specific appropriations and property acquisition legislation. Monitor expenditure of capital and operations and maintenance (O&M) funds on Parks Levy projects.

Community Centers Levy Review site acquisition and planning for new community Chair centers. Monitor quarterly CIP reports.

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, LLC.

Municipal Golf Monitor financial performance of the golf program; review CS Ratzliff 15 capital facilities report and proposed golf financial policies per 2006 SLIs.

Downtown Parks and Public Discuss/review Task Force report, recommendations, and CS Vacant 5 Spaces implementation approaches.

Woodland Park Zoo Parking Review plans for a new parking garage at Woodland Park and CS Alves 10 and Garage possible new parking restrictions in Zoo neighborhoods. Consider financial implications for the City and Zoo Society and neighborhood traffic and parking impacts.

Magnuson Park Review proposed Wetland/Natural Area Monitoring and CS Alves 10 Adaptive Management Plan for possible adoption as part of the Master Plan for Magnuson Park, pursuant to Section 4b of Ordinance 121502, prior to authorizing use of 2006 budgeted funds for the construction of the Phase 2 fields. Monitor development of lighted sports fields.

Central Waterfront Master Review results of Pier 62/63 feasibility study. Monitor CS Schwab 10 Plan Amendments Pier scoping and preparation of environmental impact statement 62/63 on proposed amendments to the Central Waterfront Master Plan, including review of alternative design concepts for a renovated Pier 62/63 open space and future expansion of the Aquarium. Coordinate with the Alaskan Way Viaduct Committee-of-the Whole and the Department of Planning and Development's (DPD's) waterfront planning efforts.

Seattle Aquarium and Pier Review legislation relating to the Aquarium and the CS Schwab 5 59 Replacement Aquarium Society. Monitor projected schedule of major milestones and spending plan, and quarterly progress reports for Pier 59 Replacement Project, per 2005 SLI.

Conservatory Fees Review report on revenues generated from new CS Lee CS Days in activities/ideas. Consulting

Miscellaneous Parks Review miscellaneous Parks and Recreation related CS Schwab 5 Legislation legislation including lease agreements, concessions, grant applications, easements, property acquisitions, operating agreements, improvements, facility expansions, dog off-leash areas, etc.

Seattle Center

Seattle Center Business Review proposed business plans to assure long-term CS Valles 20 Plans and Financial sustainability of Seattle Center; monitor activities, Sustainability budget and finances; review and act on various Seattle Center contracts and agreements.

KeyArena Review KeyArena redevelopment options. Monitor Sonics/City CS Alves, Valles 45 negotiations and review and analyze any Executive proposals to change KeyArena contract terms.

Existing Seattle Center Review plan for continued operation of Seattle Center CS MacColl 5 Monorail Monorail.

Lot 2 Skate Park Monitor process for siting the Lot 2 Skate Park and review CS MacColl CS Days in proposed plan for siting before authorizing expenditure of Consulting funds for acquisition and development.

Libraries

Library Monitor implementation of Libraries for All Levy, review CS Valles 5 bookmobile SLI response and 2006 Operating Plan budget.

Labor

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

Labor Contract Participate in and monitor contract negotiations and brief Chair, CS Lee 20 Negotiations, Labor Council as needed. Review and analyze legislation Relations Policy Committee implementing labor agreements. Chair monthly Labor Meetings and Labor Relations Policy Committee (LRPC) meetings. Legislation

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

Labor Relations Forum Monitor labor relations informational briefings to CS Lee 3 departments' human resources staff.

Education

2004 Families & Education Monitor and potentially amend the Implementation and Chair, CS Lee 10 Levy Evaluation Plans for the nine levy funded program areas and the Partnership Agreement between the City and School District. Participate in development of agenda and materials for and attend the Family & Education Levy Oversight Committee.

Education Initiative Monitor the Seattle School District's efforts to address Chair funding gaps in ways to ensure the highest quality of education.

Other Educational Issues Review and analyze proposals for City support to increase CS Lee 10 academic achievement within the city's pre-school and school-age population.

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

SOAR Monitor implementation of policies and programs developed Chair to improve school readiness, early education and childcare, after school programs, youth development and information and support to parents, all for children aged 0 18.

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 Library Oversight Committee; Library Board of Trustees; Chair Ethics and Elections Commission; National League of Cities; AWC; PSRC/EDD; Trade Development Alliance; Enterprise Seattle; Puget Sound Industrial Excellence Center.

General Support

Consulting Reserve Central Staff days for unanticipated Parks, CS Central 8 Education, Libraries and Labor (PELL) Committee issues.

Committee Coordinator Coordination of PELL Committee work program. CS Schwab 10

Subtotal Central Staff 256

Public Safety, Government Relations & Arts Committee Nick Licata, Chair

Issue Description Chair, CS CS Assigned CS Days

Arts

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

Commissions & Boards Monitor the Seattle Arts Commission, Museum Development Chair Authority Council, Benaroya Hall Music Center Board and the Music & Youth Commission. Make recommendations on appointments as needed.

Miscellaneous Arts Projects Review 2006 Seattle Arts Summit recommendations and Chair consider possible legislation in response. Review DPD process on disputed artworks. Monitor DPD implementation of live/work rule for arts uses. Review public benefit agreements with arts and cultural institutions and consider possible legislation in response.

Admissions Tax Spending Review full report on uses of Admissions Tax revenues, per CS Alves 5 2005 Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI).

Percent For Art Review Executive reports on options for increasing the CS Alves CS Days in Appropriation Percent For Art allocation from eligible construction Consulting projects, per 2005 SLI. Consider potential legislation for such an increase.

1% for Art Use of Funding Review new policies regarding the use of utility funds to CS Butler 8 from City Utilities support the 1% for Art program.

Civil Rights

Immigration Law Enforcement Monitor implementation of legislation prohibiting City Chair employees from inquiring about people's immigration status.

Fair Housing Enforcement Review new rules for posting Fair Housing Law notices in CS Lee 5 apartments. Consider options for new legislation on notices.

Criminal Justice Contracted Services

Jail Capacity Planning and Monitor jail capacity planning, use of King County and CS Harris 10 Alternatives to Yakima County Jails, jail services costs, and the Incarceration implementation of alternatives to incarceration and their impact on the misdemeanant jail population. Review Municipal Court's initiatives on alternatives. Monitor performance of Day Reporting Center as alternative to jail, per 2006 SLI.

Indigent Defense Contracts Review City Auditor's audit of Indigent Defense Contracts. Chair Monitor Indigent Defense agency performance under new contracts.

Fire Department

Fire Facilities & Emergency Monitor implementation of the Levy program. Participate in CS MacColl 25 Preparedness Levy Program Fire Facilities Oversight Committee. Analyze levy financial update and legislation related to the levy. Review proposals for property acquisition.

Regional Emergency Medical Monitor planning for new regional EMS levy, which would Chair, CS Vacant CS Days in Services Levy begin in 2008. Consulting

Municipal Court

Community Agency Continue to review community agency performance in Chair Performance in Relicensing relicensing suspended drivers and the resulting payment of Suspended Drivers fines.

Parking Fine Collection In cooperation with Finance, review the Court's parking Chair fine collection procedures and estimate revenue.

Police Department

Police Accountability Conduct survey of officers on concerns about and potential Chair, CS Harris 20 improvements in the accountability system. Review reports and recommendations of the Office of Professional Accountability (OPA) Director, OPA Auditor and OPA Review Board. Review implementation of accountability measures called for in the current Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) contract. Review options for addressing accountability in the next SPOG contract negotiations. Resolve issues preventing OPA Review Board reports. Appoint or reappoint two OPA Review Board members.

Public Process for Convene public forum to solicit public comments on City's Chair, CS Lee 5 Officers' Guild Labor goals for the new labor agreement with the Seattle Police Agreement Goals Officers' Guild.

Police-Community Relations Convene community discussions with police officers on how Chair to increase mutual respect and trust between communities of color and the police.

Police Strategic Plan Review implementation of geographic based policing, per CS Harris 20 Implementation and 2006 SLI. Develop performance measures, per 2006 SLI. Performance Measures Monitor the Department's staffing, training and deployment.

Special Events Recovery Review effectiveness of current rules in reducing Police CS Vacant 5 costs for special events, per 2006 SLI.

Drug Law Enforcement Review the implementation of the Mayor's proposed new drug Chair Strategy law enforcement strategy.

Interdepartmental Public Safety

Link Law Enforcement and Review Oversight Committee recommendations on pilot program CS Harris, Ratzliff 30 Human Services to link law enforcement and human services, per 2006 SLI. Coordinate with Housing, Human Services & Health Committee.

Marijuana Policy Review Serve on Marijuana Policy Review Panel. Chair Panel

Community Court Review needs assessment and performance evaluation of CS Harris 15 Community Court, per 2006 SLI. Allocate reserved funds to services as indicated.

Cameras for Traffic Law Monitor pilot project and review evaluation results. CS Vacant 5 Enforcement

Neighborhood Nightlife Review recommendations of Nightlife Task Force on issues Chair related to the interaction of nightlife and surrounding communities. Review any related legislation proposed by the Executive.

Government Relations

Regional Issues Participate in review of regional issues. Chair

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

State and Federal Participate in the development of the City's State and CS Vacant 10 Legislative Agenda Federal legislative agendas.

Other

Graffiti Removal Monitor effectiveness of the new approaches and commitment Chair, CS Alves CS Days in to graffiti control in the 2006 Budget. Consulting

Lobby Registration Consider legislation to define "lobbyist" and require CS Lee 10 registration with Seattle Ethics and Election Commission of these groups and individuals.

Boards & Commissions Fire Code Advisory Board; Public Safety Civil Service Chair Commission, Art Museum Public Development Authority.

External Committees Regional Law, Safety & Justice Committee; City Criminal Chair Justice Committee; National League of Cities. .

Consulting Reserve Central Staff days for unanticipated Public Safety, CS Central 8 Government Relations, and Arts (PSGRA) Committee issues.

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

Subtotal Central Staff 191

Transportation Committee Jan Drago, Chair

Issue Description Chair, CS CS Assigned CS Days

Transportation Issues

Alaskan Way Viaduct (AWV) Monitor joint State-City work on replacement of Alaskan Way CS/Chair MacColl, Schwab, CS days in AWV and Seawall Viaduct and seawall, including funding, preliminary design Lester COW work and environmental review. Review responses for implementation plans for Safety & Transition plan elements and financing plan. Coordinate with PELL Committee on Pier 62/63 redevelopment plan.

Highway 520 Replacement Monitor work on replacement of Highway 520 bridge, CS/Chair Beardsley, Vacant CS days in 520 Project including Local Impact Committee (LIC) work, preliminary COW design work and environmental review. Review the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, facilitate process for making a decision on the preferred alternative.

Sound Transit Monitor Sound Transit (ST) activities, and take City action CS Herzfeld, Lester 40 as appropriate, on topics including: planning for University Link (light rail extension from downtown to the University of Washington), including transit improvements to connect First Hill with light rail, coordination with WSDOT's analysis of SR-520 alternatives, amendments to the City's light rail alignment approval, amendments to the Right-of-Way Agreement between the City and ST, and negotiation of a new interlocal agreement for ST to fund City staff support for ST activities; planning for North Link (light rail extension from the University of Washington to Northgate); possible Land Use and Shoreline Code amendments related to light rail (coordinate with Urban Development and Planning (UDP) Committee); property transfers related to light rail; Sounder and Regional Express issues; planning for Sound Transit Phase 2 (ST2); I-90 center roadway design and operation; other issues as they arise.

Community Development Fund Review annual reports to the City Council on CDF funding CS Vacant 5 (CDF) and projects to date. Review revised funding proposal for CDF. On funding issues related to the use of federal Block Grant dollars, coordinate with HHS&H Committee.

Metro Transit Monitor issues related to Metro Transit, and address Chair, CS Vacant CS days in specific issues as they arise, including possible bus Consulting service changes in Seattle.

Seattle Monorail Project Monitor the closing down of the Monorail Authority and Chair, CS Schwab 3 project, including state legislative actions.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Monitor any policies related to pedestrian and bicycle Chair, CS Vacant CS days in Improvements, Including improvements, including any proposals related to sidewalks Consulting Regulatory Reform and non-motorized travel.

Neighborhood Trip Reduction Review results and recommendations from existing programs Chair and demonstration programs, including high school programs, Way to Go Seattle, Conservation Education Campaign, Car Smart Community Grants, business district programs.

Northgate Comprehensive Review and approve implementation of the Coordinated Chair, CS Herzfeld 10 Transportation Improvement Transportation Investment Plan. Monitor station area Plan (CTIP) planning for Northgate light rail station, negotiations on north park-ride lot, Sound Transit and Metro connections to Northgate, development of South Parking Lot Transit Facility, and implementation of 5th Avenue NE Streetscape design. Monitor Northgate Mall and South Lot development and other land use issues. Coordinate with other committees as necessary.

South Lake Union Streetcar On-going monitoring of the active sort (including reviewing CS Valles, Freeman 30 Maximum Allowable Construction Contract (MACC) and making sure Local Improvement District (LID) amount is correct) and Council adoption of final assessment roll.

Waterfront Streetcar Review Executive legislation related to funding of the new CS Schwab 5 Waterfront Trolley barn in Pioneer square.

Jackson St Extension of Review SLI regarding planning for a Jackson Street corridor CS Schwab 5 Waterfront Streetcar extension of the Waterfront Streetcar, including the Planning Study initial LID analysis.

Shoreline Street End Review shoreline street end permit legislation as CS Beardsley 5 Permits necessary.

King Street Station Review the purchase and sale agreement for King Street CS MacColl 8 Acquisition Station, and accompanying legislation.

Transit Alternatives for Review scope of work for studying transit alternatives for CS Vacant 10 the Corridor to have been the green line corridor. Served by the Monorail's Green Line

Skybridges Review proposed Skybridge policy changes, including CS Freeman 10 potential municipal code changes.

Transportation Funding Review any local transportation funding package that is CS Noble, Vacant 20 Package proposed by the Executive, including potentially a transportation levy for the fall ballot.

Regional Transportation Track on-going process to develop an RTID proposal. CS Beardsley 5 Investment District (RTID)

South Lake Union Review the S. Lake Union TDM plan, propose possible changes CS Vacant CS Days in Transportation Demand to the plan. consulting Management (TDM) Plan

Streetcar Network Planning Review response to the Streetcar Network Planning SLI that CS Schwab 5 will assess the potential to develop a streetcar network in Seattle. Identify appropriate next steps, and potential funding needs.

Mercer Corridor Monitor Executive's progress in providing the information Chair, CS Vacant CS Days in and analysis requested by Council, including SDOT's consulting quarterly progress reports to the Transportation Committee. Review the Executive's Transportation Demand Management Program for South Lake Union.

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.

Seattle Department of Monitor implementation of 2006 SDOT budget and CIP through CS MacColl 5 Transportation (SDOT) quarterly reports. Monitor budget provisos for the Budget and Capital additional $2.5 million for transportation projects, the SR Improvement Program (CIP) 520 Catastrophic Failure Plan, and the Center City Access plan.

Utility Cut Restoration Review the recent report from SDOT that reviewed the last 3 CS MacColl 5 years of the utility cut restorations that were performed by private utilities and potentially update current policies.

Parking Management Review how SDOT is doing in getting all the parking pay Chair, CS Alves 15 stations installed in 2006 with the extra budget appropriation the Council added to their budget and whether the projected general fund revenues from the installation (which should be sufficient to about pay for the installation) are in fact being realized. Review whether the City is moving ahead on getting a handle on the effectiveness of its parking enforcement (incl. progress in acquiring new hand held ticketing devices) and in collecting parking fines.

South Lake Union Parking Review SDOT's proposal, including associated legislation, CS Vacant 5 Strategy for a comprehensive parking strategy for South Lake Union (SLU), including potential legislation regarding implementation of pay stations in SLU as part of the SLU parking plan.

Street Vacation, Alleys, Review and make recommendations on street vacations, Chair, CS Freeman CS Days in Skybridges, and Other including the alley in Block 70 on the petition of the Consulting Regular Transportation Presbyterian Retirement Center; portions of: S Day on the Committee Business petition of Viola/Prelude; 43rd Ave S on the petition of Mt Baker Housing Assoc; E Howe St on the petition of Gree-Russak; S Forrest St on the petition of the Port; S Lane St, et al on the petition of Goodwill; and subdivision petitions as needed. Final vacation ordinances may include vacating portions of: S Oregon St to the Port; an alley at Holly Park to SHA; S Atlantic St to Metro; and S Hanford St to Sound Transit. Additionally, Skybridge permits, renewals, railroad franchises, street reclassifications, and requests for street closures.

Other

Boards and Commissions, Bicycle Advisory Board; Pedestrian Advisory Board; Freight Chair Monitoring and Appointments Mobility Board; Freight Roundtable.

Civic Center Project and Over the next year it is expected that the City will move CS Noble 10 Public Safety Block forward in soliciting development proposals for the now Redevelopment vacant Public Safety Building site. Staff working on a joint Council-Executive Inter-Departmental Team will bring forward key decisions regarding the solicitation of proposals and the final selection of a development team to the Civic Center Client Group. Joint with the Urban Development and Planning Committee.

External Committees Metropolitan King County Regional Transit Committee; Puget Chair Sound Regional Council Executive Board; PSRC Transportation Policy Board.

General Support

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

Consulting Reserve Central Staff days for unanticipated Transportation CS Central 8 Committee issues.

Committee Coordinator Coordinate Transportation Committee work program. CS MacColl 10

Subtotal Central Staff 224

Urban Development and Planning (UDP) Committee Peter Steinbrueck, Chair

Issue Description Chair, CS CS Assigned CS Days

Urban Development and Planning

Citywide Commercial Code Review commercial zoning code amendments, including review CS Morgan, Lester 45 Amendments (Neighborhood of mixed-use zoning, mapping of pedestrian designations, Business District Strategy) open space and parking requirements, and code simplification.

Crown Hill Land Use Code Amend the Land Use Code to further regulate gas stations in CS Freeman 15 Amendments Neighborhood Commercial zones before moratorium expires (April 2006). Work on Pedestrian-zone mapping in the Crown Hill Residential Urban Village.

Neighborhood-specific Review proposed neighborhood-specific design guidelines for Chair Design Review Guidelines Lake City, North Beacon Hill, Uptown, Eastlake, Morgan Junction, Greenwood and Othello.

Downtown Planning and Review amendments to Downtown zoning, including review of CS Herzfeld, Freeman 50 Related Zoning Changes height and Floor Area Ratio standards and map designations. Draft legislation. Review reports of Center City Coordinator called for in 2006 Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI).

University District Land Review proposed height incentive for housing and economic CS Freeman 10 Use Code Changes revitalization

South Downtown Land Use Review potential Land Use Code amendments from South CS Herzfeld 10 Code Amendments Downtown planning effort. May be folded into Comprehensive Plan review.

Southeast Seattle Land Use Review code amendments intended to encourage housing and CS Freeman 10 Code Amendments economic development Southeast Seattle, including legislation permitting Detached Accessory Dwelling Units.

Central Waterfront Urban Review proposed Central Waterfront Concept Plan associated MacColl CS days in AWV Design and Planning with the Alaskan Way Viaduct (AWV) project. Review COW quarterly status reports on Central Waterfront planning efforts called for in 2006 SLI. Consider whether conditions are met to lift budget provisos on funding for Colman Dock staff and the Central Waterfront Public Realm Plan.

Northgate Urban Center Review and act on land use decisions relating to CS Schwab 10 Planning development of the South Lot as necessary; review potential Land Use Code changes to spur housing development in Northgate and address parking requirements; monitor Northgate Mall and South Lot development; and monitor implementation of other work program items in Resolution 30642, including the Northgate Stakeholder Group. Once the Northgate Comprehensive Transportation Improvement Plan (CTIP) is approved, amend Northgate environmental policies to reflect CTIP.

Higher Performance "Green" Review measures to encourage higher performance buildings, Chair Buildings including regulatory incentives such as code amendments.

Shoreline Code Amendments Review legislation to allow bridges in public parks over CS Beardsley 5 waterways (South Lake Union Park) and to address Sound Transit construction staging in the shoreline district.

Adult Cabarets Review proposed Land Use Code amendments to define and CS Lester 15 regulate Adult Cabarets.

Sustainability Measures Review sustainability measures and growth management Chair indicators as called for in the Comprehensive Plan and adopt by Resolution.

Other Land Use Issues and Review possible code amendments and land use issues, CS Morgan, Herzfeld, 25 Other Code Amendments including: Streetcar maintenance base; Nonconforming Beardsley, Lester drive-in banks; Belltown pedestrian street designation; design review and landmark process improvements; Day care for pets; Unit lot subdivisions; Mitigation of Transportation Construction Impacts; Major Institution setback requirements; Bed and Breakfast amendments (proposed by Councilmember Conlin); Land Use Code omnibus bill; and amendments to Licensing, Side Sewer, and Mechanical Codes.

Update Multifamily Land Use Review revisions to the regulations for multifamily zones, CS Freeman 5 Code Chapter as called for in 2005 Council budget proviso.

State Environmental Policy Review proposal to raise SEPA thresholds to the limits set CS Beardsley 5 Act (SEPA) Thresholds by state law so that fewer projects require environmental review.

Dravus Rezone Proposal Review legislative rezone and related Land Use Code CS Freeman 7 amendments for Dravus area in Interbay, called for by Resolution 30804.

Comprehensive Plan Review proposed 2006 amendments to Comprehensive Plan, CS Morgan, Herzfeld, 30 Amendments including the South Lake Union Urban Center Plan, South Freeman Downtown amendments, and potential amendments to policies for multifamily zones and the Central Waterfront. One focus of this discussion will be the infrastructure requirements of the new South Lake Union Urban Center.

Open Space Impact Fee for Review proposal for open space impact fee in urban centers. CS Herzfeld 10 Urban Centers

North Link Station Area Review proposed Land Use Code amendments addressing light CS Lester, Herzfeld 5 Planning rail planning issues from the University to Northgate stations, with the main focus on station area planning for Roosevelt and the University District.

Right-of-Way (ROW) Clarify and update the relationship of the Land Use Code CS Herzfeld 10 Requirements requirements for right-of-way improvements and the ROW Improvement Manual. Could result in changed requirements.

Quasi-judicial (Type IV) Review quasi-judicial (Type IV) land use actions, such as CS Beardsley, Freeman 80 Land Use Actions proposed rezones, as necessary.

Type V Council Land Use Review site-specific Type V land use actions such as CS Beardsley, Freeman 30 Actions Council Concept Approvals, as necessary. Coordinate with other Committees as necessary.

Council Rules for Review Council's Rules for Quasi-judicial Procedures and CS Morgan 5 Quasi-judicial Decisions recommend amendments to Council as appropriate (includes assessment of whether any Type IV decisions can be delegated by Council).

Historic Preservation Make recommendations on appointments to historic Chair preservation boards. Consider historic preservation issues, including those related to capital improvements and implementation of Fire Facilities Levy. Review and approve landmark status recommendations. Monitor and evaluate survey of Downtown historic resources. Review proposal for creation of Conservation Districts.

Permit Review Times Review DPD quarterly reports on turnaround times for permit Chair review, submitted in response to 2006 SLI.

Enforcement Complaint Review DPD quarterly reports on enforcement complaint Chair Response Times response time, submitted in response to 2006 SLI.

Noise Ordinance Standards Review proposed modifications to the Noise Ordinance CS Lester 5 for Construction of Major applicable to construction of major transportation projects Transportation Projects such as Sound Transit.

Other

Office of Policy & Review quarterly reports to Council on OPM work plan. Chair Management (OPM)

OPM Joint Policy Priorities Review and approve joint Mayor/Council policy priorities. CS Noble CS Days in Consulting

Civic Center Project and Over the next year it is expected that the City will move CS Noble CS Days in Public Safety Block forward in soliciting development proposals for the now Trans. Cmte. Redevelopment vacant Public Safety Building site. Staff working on a joint Council-Executive Inter-Departmental Team will bring forward key decisions regarding the solicitation of proposals and the final selection of a development team to the Civic Center Client Group. Joint with the Transportation Committee.

Broadway Revitalization Monitor efforts of Office of Economic Development to Chair Efforts explore complementary strategies for revitalization of the Broadway Business District as called for in Resolution 30774.

Boards and Commissions, Design Commission; Design Review Board; 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; and Pike Place Market Historical Commission.

External Committees Growth Management Planning Council of King County; Puget Chair Sound Regional Council Growth Management Policy Board; Real Change Advisory Board; and National Alliance to End Homelessness Advisory Group.

General Support

Consulting Reserve Central Staff days for unanticipated UDP issues. CS Central 8

Committee Coordinator Coordination of UDP Committee Work Program. CS Herzfeld 10

Subtotal Central Staff 405

Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Committee of the Whole Jan Drago and Peter Steinbrueck, Co-Chairs

Issue Description Chair, CS CS Assigned CS Days

AWV Monitor progress toward completion of final Viaduct Chair, CS MacColl, Schwab, 70 Environmental Impact Statement. Review and comment on Lester Safety and Transition Plan elements and financing plan. Work with executive to develop the public involvement and public education strategies. Develop and define role for Council in developing financing options and the potential future governance of waterfront redevelopment. Coordinate with related projects, including the Waterfront Planning process, and the Pier 62/63 redevelopment plan.

Central Waterfront Planning Review proposed Central Waterfront Concept Plan. Review Chair, CS MacColl, Schwab 10 quarterly status reports on central waterfront planning efforts called for in Council Statement of Legislative Intent. Assess whether conditions are met to lift provisos on funding for Colman Dock staff and the Central Waterfront Public Realm Plan.

Subtotal Central Staff 80

SR-520 Committee of the Whole

Richard Conlin, Chair

Issue Description Chair, CS CS Assigned CS Days

SR 520 Replacement Project Monitor work on replacement of Highway 520 bridge, Chair, CS Beardsley, Vacant 25 including Local Impact Committee (LIC) work, preliminary design work and environmental review. Review the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, facilitate process for making a decision on the preferred alternative.

Central Staff Special Projects

Issue Description Chair, CS CS Assigned CS Days

Central Staff Training Develop and implement training sessions for Central Staff CS Lester 6 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.

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

Charter Review Review Charter. Identify and analyze issues, prepare CS, Pippin Lester 10 legislation and develop process for potential amendments.

Annexation Review Executive response to Resolution 30666. Provide CS Valles 25 staff support to the Council's Special Committee on the future of Seattle's unincorporated neighbors. Determine if Seattle should name North Highline a potential annexation area in the Comprehensive Plan.

Subtotal Central Staff 66