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Attachment to 10/1/24 CC Minutes Proclamation City of Medical Lake, Washington Domestic Violence Awareness Month WHEREAS, Spokane County has an estimated 4,000 confirmed victims of reported domestic abuse every year, with approximately one in three women and one in ten men, victims of domestic abuse; and WHEREAS, Law enforcement fields over 14,500 calls related to domestic abuse every year, resulting in 3,300 perpetrators being prosecuted annually, which accounts for 25% of all criminal cases; and WHEREAS, Victims should have access to support and programs that are knowledgeable, trauma informed, and compassionate to their needs as victims; and WHEREAS, Victims of domestic violence should have access to medical and legal services, counseling, emergency and transitional housing, and other supportive services so they can escape the cycle of abuse; and WHEREAS, Our emergency responders, police, and judiciary should have the training and resources necessary to enforce, prosecute, protect, and rehabilitate perpetrators of domestic abuse in order to improve the rates of one in three perpetrators reoffending; and WHEREAS, We believe we can bring an end to family violence in the City of Medical Lake through education, awareness, and by taking a firm stance against domestic abuse in our community; and WHEREAS, We believe that this effort must include law enforcement, criminal justice agencies, schools, churches, social welfare agencies, public health, and individual citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Terri Cooper, Mayor of the City of Medical Lake, on behalf of the Medical Lake City Council and the citizens of the City of Medical Lake, do hereby proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and I urge Medical Lake citizens to participate in efforts to recognize the serious impacts of domestic violence upon our communities and families, and to actively work toward eliminating domestic violence within our community and state. Dated this 1st day of October, 2024 Terri Cooper, Mayor  Attachment to 10/1/24 CC Minutes City of Medical Lake Study Session October 1, 2024 Initial Propagation Map from Water Tower  Attachment to 10/1/24 CC Minutes CITY OF MEDICAL LAKE BRIAHNA MURRAY & EMILY SHAY PREPARING FOR THE GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS 2025 LEGISLATIVE OCTOBER 1ST, 2024 SESSION 1 OUR TEAM State Lobbyist, Strategic Advisor State Lobbyist 2 1  LEGISLATIVE SESSION OVERVIEW 3 OVERVIEW 2025 Legislative Draft 2025 Session Legislative Next Steps Expectations Agenda Priorities 4 4 2  2025 LEGISLATIVE SESSION EXPECTATIONS First year of the two-year biennium,105-day session Tasks • Develop 2025-27 Operating, Capital, and Transportation budgets • Consider and adopt policy bills Budget Context • June 2024 revenue forecast projected a decrease of $500M in the current biennium • Potential for significant change based on outcome of November elections • Transportation budget will continue to be constrained, discussions about a package • Capital budget is not expected to increase in size like it has in recent years 5 POLITICAL CLIMATE - STATE LEVEL  Significant turnover in 2025, unlikely political shift  All House members, half the Senate  Many choosing to not seek re-election  Redistricting  Democrats vying for super majority in November  Governor and State Executive Offices  3 Initiatives to the Legislature forwarded to ballot  1 Initiative to the People will be on the ballot 6 3  POLITICAL CLIMATE - CHANGES POST NOVEMBER  Many legislators running for statewide executive offices.  If they win, appointment processes will follow  Starting at the end of November, Legislature will conduct “committee on committee” process  New Senate Democrat Leader to be selected  Potential new Chair of House Appropriations and several other committees  Potential reconfiguration of policy committees  Governor Inslee to produce his final budget proposal for the 2025-27 biennium in December 7 DEVELOPING AND DRAFTING LEGISLATIVE AGENDA 8 4  Focused • Top priorities (3-5 items) HOW TO Politically Relevant DEVELOP A SUCCESSFUL Two-Year Outlook LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Connected to City Services/Issues 9 DRAFT 2025-26 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES State Emergency Waterfront Park Community Policing Management Disaster Recovery 10 5  ACQUISITION OF WATERFRONT PARK  Waterfront Park is a crucial regional resource for Medical Lake.  DSHS requires market rate leases for government properties.  Waterfront Park's annual operational costs will increase by 40% over the current $125,000.  $1.2 million request to purchase nearly 60 acres of parkland.  Secured land will provide free access to boating, swimming, picnicking, sports fields, parks, playgrounds, and trails.  The City has $150,000 in matching funds from the Capital Program. 11 ES0 DISASTER RESPONSE: LONG TERM RECOVERY GROUPS  The City supports the establishment of long-term recovery groups to assist in multi-year recovery processes following disasters.  Long-term recovery groups are cooperative organizations working to help individuals and families rebuild their community post-disaster.  Support for the Military Department’s efforts to create an incident management assistance team for quick disaster response.  Request for State Legislature to allocate funding and support long-term recovery groups as part of the state's disaster response. . 12 6  10/2/2024 COMMUNITY POLICING ES0 Eastern State Hospital generates about two-thirds of the Police Department's calls.  Continued funding requested for the Community Partnership Program.  The 2023-25 Operating Budget allocated $622,000 for salaries, benefits, supplies, and equipment.  Funding requires legislative approval each fiscal biennium. 13 ES0 STATE OWNED FACILITIES  10% of Medical Lake’s population resides in state facilities: Eastern State Hospital, Lakeland Village, Westlake, and Martin Hall Juvenile Facility.  50% of the City’s geographic area is owned by state agencies.  The City of Medical Lake urges the state to consult with them regarding any future investments and uses of these properties. 14 7  10/2/2024 ES0 PARTNERSHIPS AND NEXT STEPS 15 PARTNERSHIP WITH AWC  Strength in numbers  Assistance on issues impacting all cities  Participation is helpful!  Legislative priorities committee process 16 8  10/2/2024 SUPPORT FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES  AWC Legislative Agenda was adopted by the AWC Board in late September  Main Priorities:  Infrastructure and Transportation Investment  Fiscal Sustainability  Public Safety  Increase Housing Supply  Increase behavioral health treatment capacity statewide 17 NEXT STEPS Begin advocating for the draft priorities outlined this evening November General Election Legislative Committee Days, December 9th – 13th Legislative Session-Begins on January 13th 18 9  10/2/2024 QUESTIONS? Emily Shay 253-753-5503 eshay@gth-gov.com Briahna Murray 253-310-5477 bmurray@gth-gov.com 19 10  Attachment to 10/1/24 CC Minutes BALLOT MEASURE PROCESS 1 SUBMITTING BALLOT MEASURES • Ballot measures by local jurisdictions must be passed by resolution of the legislative authority before submitting to the County Auditor. • Must be submitted at least 60 calendar days prior to the election date. Special Election Date Resolution Filing Deadline Second Tuesday in February Early to mid-December Fourth Tuesday in April Late February Primary Election (first Tuesday in August) Late April or Early May General Election (first Tuesday after the First Tuesday in August (date of first Monday in November) primary election) • Cost is billed to the local jurisdiction. • If no other jurisdictions have ballot measures, the cost will be $20,000 - $25,000 • If another district runs a measure, the cost will be approximately $10,000 • The November 2023 General Election cost about $2,600 for Medical Lake 2 1  10/2/2024 PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE • Ballot Measure Ordinance • Specifying the substantial form of the ballot title; • An explanatory statement that will appear in the voters’ pamphlet; • A list of individuals who will serve on the “pro” and “con” committees to prepare arguments for and against the measure for use in the voters’ pamphlet; • A completed Spokane County Resolution Cover Sheet. • Ballot Measure Ordinance Due to Spokane County Elections • The above must be completed and submitted 60 days prior to the election date. • Public Vote • Nonbinding advisory votes are authorized, and legislative bodies typically abide by the results. 3 CITY OF MEDICAL LAKE NONBINDING ADVISORY PROPOSITION NO. 1 CONCERNING DISCHARGE OF CONSUMER FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF MEDICAL LAKE EXAMPLE discharge of consumer fireworks in the City of Medical Lake. BALLOT TITLE Should the City of Medical Lake enact an ordinance prohibiting the discharge of consumer fireworks in city limits? 4 2  10/2/2024 EXPLANATORY STATEMENT 175 words or less • Prepared by our attorney • Common and neutral language • Explains the purpose and impact of the measure 5 FOR AND AGAINST COMMITTEES “For” Committee (1-3 members) • Appointed by the jurisdiction • 250 word limit statement • 75 word rebuttal statement • Committee member names and contact information “Against” Committee (1-3 members) • Appointed by the jurisdiction • 250 word limit statement • 75 word rebuttal statement • Committee member names and contact information 6 3  10/2/2024 COMMENTS/QUESTIONS? 7 4  Attachment to 10/1/24 CC Minutes 1 1 FINES 1.01.130 - Infraction-Penalty for violation. Any person found to have committed an infraction as designated in this code shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than two hundred fifty dollars unless such other sum is set forth in the specific section of this code found to have been violated. In addition to any fine, there shall be assessed all sums required by the State of Washington for the commission of an infraction, regardless of the term used by the State of Washington in establishing said sums, which assessment(s) shall not be waived or suspended by the court. 2 2 1   Input from Officers  Direction from Council on Hours 3 3 QUESTIONS? 4 2  Attachment to 10/1/24 CC Minutes APPEAL of a PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION on a SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT REVIEW regarding THE SIZE LIMITATION ON THE APPROVED PIER AND DOCK 1 SITE PLAN 2 1  7/25/2024 3 PROCESS • Dock was found to be exempt from Shoreline Plan • City Council approved the funds to construct a dock • Ecology informed City that a review was required • Public Notice sent to property owners within 300 feet. • Notice posted at park & published in newspaper • Public Hearing held at Planning Commission (2 meetings) • PC approved the application with six conditions 4 2  7/25/2024 CONDITION F The maximum width of the pier and dock shall be 5 feet. 5 3