City Council Committee of the Whole

CITY OF DUVALL CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES June 12, 2014 – 5:30 p.m. Duvall Visitor Center – 15619 Main Street NE Mayor Pro Tem Walker called the meeting order at 5:34 p.m. Council present: Dianne Brudnicki, Leroy Collinwood, Scott Thomas, Jason Walker, Gary Gill, Amy Ockerlander, Becky Nixon Staff present: Steve Leniszewski, Jill Long, Boyd Benson, Jodi Wycoff King County Climate Change Coalition – Presentation Mayor Pro Tem Walker introduced Cathy Beam, City of Redmond and Elizabeth Willmott, Climate Solutions. Cathy reviewed a PowerPoint presentation explaining what the Coalition is and what their goals are. She said that this is regional coalition and they are looking at not only the environmental impacts of climate change but also the economical impacts. Cathy reviewed what the coordinating cities have been working on. Elizabeth gave an update on the two Climate Summits that were held and the targets that are being proposed which include cutting carbon dioxide by 50% by 2030 from the 2007 baseline. This target is for King County as a region. Cathy and Elizabeth then answered questions from Council pertaining to what the City of Duvall and the citizens would be responsible for if these targets are put in place. They explained that these are targets and will not have mandates associated with them. (AB14-47) Interlocal Agreement – King County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program – S. Leniszewski Public Works Director, Steve Leniszewski, said that this is a three year agreement and that the City of Duvall has been a member of the program since the early 90s. Steve then reviewed the agreement and other documents that were in the packet. Councilmember Thomas asked about the pros and cons of going through the County’s CDBG program and not the State’s. Steve explained that the competition could be tougher and they may get fewer grant dollars at the State level. (AB14-48) Interlocal Agreement – King County Regional Affordable Housing Program – S. Leniszewski Public Works Director, Steve Leniszewski, said that this agreement allows the County to collect $10.00 per real property transaction to go towards funding for low-income housing. He reviewed the agreement and other documents that were included in the packet. (AB14-50) Emergency Management Plan Update and (AB14-51) Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. City Engineer, Boyd Benson, reviewed a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the updates to the two plans. He said they are requesting Council feedback on the updated plans and Committee of the Whole – June 12, 2014 encouraged Council to get involved with the various disaster preparedness training opportunities available. Draft Mid-Year Retreat Agenda – 10 min (Walker) Mayor Pro Tem Walker reviewed the draft agenda for the mid-year Council retreat. He said he has been working with Interim Municipal Consultant, Steve Anderson, to discuss Economic Development during the retreat. The retreat will be held on June 28th starting at 8:00 a.m. at the Duvall Visitor Center. Adjournment The Committee of the Whole adjourned at 6:55 p.m. ATTEST: Jason Walker, Mayor Pro Tem Jodi Lee Wycoff, Deputy City Clerk Committee of the Whole – June 12, 2014