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Home My WebLink AboutCommittee of the Whole - 26 Sep 2022 - Agenda - Pdf CITY OF RENTON AGENDA - Committee of the Whole Meeting 5:30 PM - Monday, September 26, 2022 7th Floor Council Chambers/Videoconference 1. HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES UPDATE a) Presentation 2. COUNCIL POLICY & PROCEDURE 800-13 - REMOTE ATTENDANCE AT COUNCIL MEETINGS a) AB - 3204 City Clerk recommends adoption of a resolution adopting a revised Council Policy & Procedure 800-13 regarding remote attendance at all Council meetings. b) Policy & Procedure 800-13 - Revised 9/23/2022 3. EMERGING ISSUES a) SCA 2023 Regional Board and Committee Appointments If you would like to attend this week's meeting remotely, you can do so by going to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86753290028?pwd=M2pOc09HWWNrY05uVnlIWnpGS1E4UT09 Zoom Meeting ID: 867 5329 0028, Passcode: 881839 You can call through Zoom at (253) 215-8782 and use the Meeting ID. 0 EHHS DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, HOUSING, AND HUMAN SERVICES 2021-2022 UPDATE AGENDA ITEM #1. a) 2021-2022 FUNDING SOURCES HB 1590 Dollars budgeted to human services agencies through a biennial grant funding process and the Housing Repair Assistance Program State sales tax increase of 0.01% authorized by Renton City Council in 2020 One-time disbursements of federal funding to help jurisdictions response to the COVID-19 pandemic –includes CARES, CDBG-CV, and ARPA General Fund COVID-19 Relief AGENDA ITEM #1. a) FUNDING OVER TIME Human Services Allocations By Year AGENDA ITEM #1. a) GENERAL FUND BIENNIAL GRANTS Human Services Funders Collaborative (HSFC) The City of Renton is a participant in this program and uses this system for its Human Services grant allocation process This online alliance coordinates human services funding between 16 North, East, and South King County municipalities All participating cities use one online portal called Share1App hosted by the City of Redmond Share1App provides a centralized database to streamline applications, invoicing, and reporting for the funding cities and agencies receiving funding HUMAN SERVICE FUNDING COLLABORATIVE AGENDA ITEM #1. a) CITY OF RENTON GRANT FUNDING PROCESS •Every two years agencies apply via the Share1App Apply •Applications are reviewed by the City of Renton’s Human Services Advisory Committee, after an extensive review and rating recommendations of amounts to be awarded to specific applicants are recommended to Council/Mayor for approval Review •Two -year contracts executed by the City and funded agency Contract •Quarterly invoicing and program impact are required. Agencies provide number of Renton residents served, service units provided, and demographics of clients served Report GENERAL FUND BIENNIAL GRANTS AGENDA ITEM #1. a) After School All Stars Asian Counseling and Referral Services Babies of Homelessness Catholic Community Services Children's Therapy Center Communities in Schools of Renton Communities in Schools of Renton- Tukwila Crisis Clinic Domestic Abuse Women's Network Easter Seals WA Eastside Baby Corner El Centro de la Raza Feminist Women's Healthcare Center Friends of Youth Institute for Family Development King County Bar Foundation King County Sexual Assault Resource Center Lifewire Lutheran Community Services NW Mary's Place Seattle Multi-Service Center Neighborhood House One America Orion Partners In Employment Pediatric Interim Care Center Puget Sound Training Center REACH Refugee Women's Alliance Renton Area Youth and Family Services Renton Housing Authority Seattle-King County Public Health Solid Ground WA Sound Generations St. Vincent de Paul Seattle King County Ukrainian Community Center of Washington Vine Maple Place Washington Autism Alliance & Advocacy Washington Poison Center Way Back Inn West African Community Council YWCA Seattle King Snohomish GENERAL FUND BIENNIAL GRANTS 2021 -2022 GRANT FUNDED AGENCIES AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Economic Opportunity -includes job training programs that help those with barriers to employment or other forms of economic opportunity that can improve, prevent, or reduce needs for social service and housing supports; youth programs; mentoring; and after school programs. Basic Needs -Includes food, clothing, housing stability services (such as rent and/or utility assistance), legal services, meal programs, and case management/barrier removal Health and Wellness -Includes physical, mental, and dental health services, counselling, day health programs, and chore services Homelessness Services and Housing -Includes shelter, homeless outreach, transitional housing, and emergency housing Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Services -All services related to sexual assault and domestic violence, including legal assistance and shelter Connector Services -Includes information and referral, transportation, cultural navigators, and other services that connect residents to services CITY OF RENTON CATEGORICAL PRIORITY AREAS Economic Opportunity/Self Sufficiency Basic Needs Health and Wellness Homelessness Services and Housing Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Services Connector Services GENERAL FUND BIENNIAL GRANTS AGENDA ITEM #1. a) 2021 COMMUNITY IMPACT Highlights of services provided to Renton residents for 2021: •7,400 Renton residents served GENERAL FUND BIENNIAL GRANTS (mental health, domestic violence, family, substance abuse, legal, and employment) •7,200 hours of counseling •14,000 bed nights •60,000 meals provided •8,000 miles of transportation (medical appointments, health-related activities) (emergency shelter, domestic violence, youth, homeless)AGENDA ITEM #1. a) BIENNIAL GRANTS 2021 RECIPIENTS DEMOGRAPHICS Age –Human Services Recipients (2021) 33% 6% 31% 19% 10% 0-17 18-24 25-54 55+ Unknown 61%38% 0.3% 9% Female Male Other Unknown Gender –Human Services Recipients (2021)AGENDA ITEM #1. a) 2021 RECIPIENTS DEMOGRAPHICS GENERAL FUND BIENNIAL GRANTS Race –Human Services Recipients (2021) 1% 6% 25% 2% 22% 10% 5% 17% 29% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% WhiteAsianBlackNativeAmerican Other Multi-RacialPacific Islander Hispanic Unknown AGENDA ITEM #1. a) 2021 RECIPIENTS DEMOGRAPHICS GENERAL FUND BIENNIAL GRANTS 50% 13% 4%2% 31% Extremely Low Income <30% AMI Very Low Income 30-50% AMI Low Income 50-80% AMI Above Moderate Income >80% AMI Unknown Income –Human Services Recipients (2021)Homelessness –Human Services Recipients (2021) 13% 73% 14% Homeless Not Homeless Unknown AGENDA ITEM #1. a) GENERAL FUND PROGRAM •The Housing repair assistance program provides minor home repair services to City homeowners who are struggling to modify or repair their home in order to maintain its livability •Types of repairs include: safety, plumbing, electrical, weatherproofing, heating, roofing repairs, and adaptations for disabilities •Serves Renton’s who are extremely low-to moderate-income homeowners HRAP highlights: •148 homeowners served in 2021 •Median age is 76 for homeowners who were served HOUSING REPAIR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HRAP)AGENDA ITEM #1. a) COVID-19 RELIEF 2021-2022 COMMUNITY IMPACT Fund Source Total Awarded Agencies Funded 2020 CARES ACT $849,597 12 2021-2022 CDBG-CV $1,282,331 10 2021-2022 ARPA Revenue Replacement $1,500,000 18 AGENDA ITEM #1. a) HB 1590 In the 2019-2020 Legislative Session Washington State Legislature passed HB 1590 which allows local sales and use tax of up to 1/10 of 1 percent for affordable housing and behavioral health facilities creation, operations and maintenance, and associated services. •At least 60 percent must be used for construction and operations and maintenance of facilities. •No more than 40 percent may be spent on associated services to individuals in those facilities. •The City of Renton is projected to receive $3.5 million annually •City staff are working with an interdepartmental team to determine priorities and opportunities in conjunction with impending projects to leverage funds •Human Services Assessment will provide recommendations for use of funds AGENDA ITEM #1. a) HB 1590 RPD RHA Renton Police Navigator Program in Partnership with FD Cares $300,000/year Renton Housing Authority’s Sunset Gardens Project $1,500,000 one-time capital grant AGENDA ITEM #1. a) 0Questions? Maryjane Van Cleave EHHS Administrator mvancleave@rentonwa.gov Lori Fleming Human Services Coordinator lfleming@rentonwa.gov Hannah Bahnmiller Acting Community Development and Housing Manager hbahnmiller@rentonwa.govAGENDA ITEM #1. a) AB - 3204 City Council Regular Meeting - 19 Sep 2022 SUBJECT/TITLE: Revise Council Policy & Procedure 800-13 - Remote Attendance at Council Meetings RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Committee of the Whole DEPARTMENT: City Clerk STAFF CONTACT: Jason Seth, City Clerk EXT.: 6502 FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY: N/A SUMMARY OF ACTION: At its March Council Retreat, Council requested that staff update its current Remote Attendance at Council Meetings policy (800-13). Staff has completed the work and is submitting a copy of the revised Council Policy & Procedure 800-13 that captures current practices and aligns it with recent changes to Open Public Meetings Act. Staff is requesting the item be referred to the Committee of the Whole for deliberations prior to adoption of the proposed changes. EXHIBITS: A. Current Policy & Procedure 800-13 B. Resolution with Revised Policy & Procedure 800-13 Attached STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution adopting a revised Council Policy & Procedure 800 -13 regarding remote attendance at all Council meetings. AGENDA ITEM #2. a) POLICY & PROCEDURE Subject: REMOTE ATTENDANCE AT COUNCIL MEETINGS Index: LEGISLATIVE Number: 800‐13 Effective Date: 12/10/2018 Supersedes: 3/15/2015 Page: 1 of 2 Staff Contact: CAO Approved By: Resolution #4363 on 12/10/2018 1.0 PURPOSE: To establish remote attendance guidelines for all types of City Council meetings. 2.0 ORGANIZATIONS AFFECTED: City Councilmembers 3.0 REFERENCES: RCW 42.30 4.0 POLICY: 4.1 It shall be the policy of City Council to allow its members to attend all types of Council meetings by speakerphone or other audio/video equipment. The Council President, at his or her discretion, may also call upon absent Councilmembers willing to attend remotely to ensure a quorum of the Council so that City business can be conducted in a timely manner. 5.0 DEFINITIONS: 5.1 Quorum: The minimum number of Councilmembers who must be present at a meeting in order to transact Council business. Generally, a quorum consists of four or more Councilmembers. 5.2 Remote Attendance: The use of telephones and/or other audio/video equipment to hold a meeting with people who are in different locations. 5.3 Teleconferencing: The use of a telephone, video conferencing equipment or other means of instant communication that allows a person to take part in discussions as they happen. AGENDA ITEM #2. a) REMOTE ATTENDANCE AT COUNCIL MEETINGS p. 2 6.0 PROCEDURES: 6.1 Councilmembers who cannot be physically present at a Council, but are willing to attend remotely, must notify the Council Liaison of his or her absence and willingness and availability to attend Council meetings remotely. 6.2 If the Council Liaison becomes aware of a potential lack of quorum, he or she will immediately notify the Council President. If the Council President determines that a lack of quorum at a Council meeting will delay urgent and important City business, he or she will, or direct the Council Liaison to, contact all absent Councilmembers who have indicated that they are willing to attend remotely. Such contact shall be made at least 30 minutes prior to the start of a meeting. 6.3 The Councilmember attending remotely must ensure the equipment will allow him or her to hear all speakers in the meeting room, and all persons in the meeting room must be able to hear the Councilmember attending remotely. AGENDA ITEM #2. a) 1 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. _______ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING COUNCIL POLICY & PROCEDURE 800-13. WHEREAS, the Council desires to revise its procedures for remote attendance at Council meetings; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The Council hereby amends City of Renton Policy & Procedure 800-13, Remote Attendance at Council Meetings, to read as attached hereto as Exhibit A. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this ______ day of _____________________, 2022. ______________________________ Jason A. Seth, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this ______ day of _____________________, 2022. ______________________________ Armondo Pavone, Mayor Approved as to form: ______________________________ Shane Moloney, City Attorney RES – COUNCIL: 1919 – 9.7.22 AGENDA ITEM #2. a) EXHIBIT A Policy & Procedure 800-13 Remote Attendance at Council Meetings AGENDA ITEM #2. a) POLICY & PROCEDURE Subject: REMOTE ATTENDANCE AT COUNCIL MEETINGS Index: LEGISLATIVE Number: 800-13 Effective Date: TBD Supersedes: 12/10/2018 Page: 1 of 2 Staff Contact: CAO Approved By: Resolution # 1.0 PURPOSE: To establish remote attendance guidelines for all types of City Council meetings. 2.0 ORGANIZATIONS AFFECTED: City Councilmembers 3.0 REFERENCES: RCW 42.30 4.0 POLICY: 4.1 Remote Attendance Authorized:The Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) requires that when safe to do so, meeting locations be at a physical location, but encourages policies and practices that accommodate remote viewing and participation. The Council recognizes the benefits of full attendance of its members at regular, special, and emergency meetings and encourages Councilmembers to attend in-person when safe to do so. However, the Council also recognizes there are times when Councilmembers may be unable to attend meetings physically or safely in person. To accommodate occasional remote attendance, each Councilmember may remotely attend all types of Council meetings by telephonic/virtual means up to four (4) times in a single calendar year without separate approval of the Council. 4.2 Notice to Council Liaison:Councilmembers shall provide notice of their intent to attend a City Council meeting remotely to the Council Liaison, or designee,at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to the meeting. 4.3 Limits on Authorization for Remote Attendance:If their attendance can be technologically accommodated by City staff, Councilmembers who have previously remotely attended less than four (4) Council meetings within the AGENDA ITEM #2. a) REMOTE ATTENDANCE AT COUNCIL MEETINGS p. 2 calendar year will be allowed to fully participate in the meeting without separate Council authorization. Except in the case of emergency meetings or as required to commence a meeting with a quorum, Councilmembers who have already attended four (4) Council meetings within the calendar year will not be allowed to fully participate in the meeting without preapproval by majority vote of the Council. Nothing in this Policy prevents a Councilmember from remotely attending as a member of the public. 4.4 Exception to Limit on Remote Attendance: Remote attendance shall not count against the four (4) instances of remote attendance if such remote attendance was (a) prior to January 1, 2023, (b) a result of a request to attend pursuant to Section 4.8 of this Policy, or (c) as a result of a remote or hybrid meeting held in accordance with Section 4.11 of this Policy. 4.5 No Minimum Number of In Person Council Attendees: There shall be no restrictions on the number of Councilmembers attending any meeting remotely. 4.6 Use of Staff Approved Technology Required: Remote attendance by a Councilmember shall be through the City’s approved online videoconferencing software application or other available technological solution approved by City staff. 4.7 All Attendees Must be able to Hear All Participants: All meeting attendees must be able to hear all authorized meeting participants speak in real time, including Councilmembers who participate remotely. Councilmembers who attend a meeting remotely but cannot meet this requirement will be considered to have not been in attendance. When technologically feasible, Councilmembers and those invited to present to Council are encouraged to keep their cameras on. 4.8 Requests For Remote Attendance: The Council President, or designee, at their discretion, may also request absent Councilmembers to attend remotely to ensure a quorum of the Council so that City business can be conducted in a timely manner. Remote attendance in response to such a request shall not count against the called-upon the limit on remote attendance in Section 4.3 of this Policy. 4.9 Recording Remote Attendance: A Councilmember’s remote attendance will be recorded in the official minutes of the Council meeting. 4.10 Remote Attendance at Executive Sessions: Councilmembers may also attend executive sessions remotely if they have met the requirements of this policy and the attendance can be technologically accommodated. 4.11 Remote Meetings and Attendance During Declared Emergencies: In the event of an emergency declared by the President of the United States, the Governor of AGENDA ITEM #2. a) REMOTE ATTENDANCE AT COUNCIL MEETINGS p. 3 Washington State, the Mayor, or another authorized official, and a determination by either the Mayor, Council President, or their designee that an in-person meeting cannot be held with reasonable safety due to the emergency, the Council may hold remote meetings without a physical location, or may limit the physical attendance of some or all members of the public and City staff at a meeting. A meeting held in accordance with this subsection shall comply with the Open Public Meetings Act – RCW 42.30, as now enacted or hereafter amended, and as lawfully suspended or altered in accordance with a declared emergency. 5.0 DEFINITIONS: 5.1 Quorum: The minimum number of Councilmembers who must be present at a meeting totransact Council business. Generally, a quorum consists of four or more Councilmembers. 5.2 Remote Attendance:The use of telephonic, electronic, or other type of audio/video equipment to attend a meeting with people who are in different locations. AGENDA ITEM #2. a) 1 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. _______ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING COUNCIL POLICY & PROCEDURE 800-13. WHEREAS, the Council desires to revise its procedures for remote attendance at Council meetings; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The Council hereby amends City of Renton Policy & Procedure 800-13, Remote Attendance at Council Meetings, to read as attached hereto as Exhibit A. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this ______ day of _____________________, 2022. ______________________________ Jason A. Seth, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this ______ day of _____________________, 2022. ______________________________ Armondo Pavone, Mayor Approved as to form: ______________________________ Shane Moloney, City Attorney RES – COUNCIL: 1919 – 9.7.22 AGENDA ITEM #2. b) EXHIBIT A Policy & Procedure 800-13 Remote Attendance at Council Meetings AGENDA ITEM #2. b) POLICY & PROCEDURE Subject: REMOTE ATTENDANCE AT COUNCIL MEETINGS Index: LEGISLATIVE Number: 800-13 Effective Date: TBD Supersedes: 12/10/2018 Page: 1 of 2 Staff Contact: CAO Approved By: Resolution # 1.0 PURPOSE: To establish remote attendance guidelines for all types of City Council meetings. 2.0 ORGANIZATIONS AFFECTED: City Councilmembers 3.0 REFERENCES: RCW 42.30 4.0 POLICY: 4.1 Remote Attendance Authorized: The Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) requires that when safe to do so, meeting locations be at a physical location, but encourages policies and practices that accommodate remote viewing and participation. The Council recognizes the benefits of full attendance of its members at regular, special, and emergency meetings and encourages Councilmembers to attend in-person when safe to do so. However, the Council also recognizes there are times when Councilmembers may be unable to attend meetings physically or safely in person. To accommodate occasional remote attendance, each Councilmember may remotely attend all types of Council meetings by telephonic/virtual means up to four (4) times in a single calendar year without separate approval of the Council. 4.2 Notice to Council Liaison: Councilmembers shall provide notice of their intent to attend a City Council meeting remotely to the Council Liaison, or designee, at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to the meeting. 4.3 Limits on Authorization for Remote Attendance: If their attendance can be technologically accommodated by City staff, Councilmembers who have previously remotely attended less than four (4) Council meetings within the AGENDA ITEM #2. b) REMOTE ATTENDANCE AT COUNCIL MEETINGS p. 2 calendar year will be allowed to fully participate in the meeting without separate Council authorization. Except in the case of emergency meetings or as required to commence a meeting with a quorum, Councilmembers who have already attended four (4) Council meetings remotely within the calendar year will not be allowed to fully participate in the meeting without preapproval by majority vote of the Council. Nothing in this Policy prevents a Councilmember from remotely attending as a member of the public. 4.4 Exception to Limit on Remote Attendance: Remote attendance shall not count against the four (4) instances of remote attendance if such remote attendance was (a) prior to January 1, 2023, (b) a result of a request to attend pursuant to Section 4.8 of this Policy, or (c) as a result of a remote or hybrid meeting held in accordance with Section 4.11 of this Policy. 4.5 No Minimum Number of In Person Council Attendees: There shall be no restrictions on the number of Councilmembers attending any meeting remotely. 4.6 Use of Staff Approved Technology Required: Remote attendance by a Councilmember shall be through the City’s approved online videoconferencing software application or other available technological solution approved by City staff. 4.7 All Attendees Must be able to Hear All Participants: All meeting attendees must be able to hear all authorized meeting participants speak in real time, including Councilmembers who participate remotely. Councilmembers who attend a meeting remotely but cannot meet this requirement will be considered to have not been in attendance. When technologically feasible, Councilmembers and those invited to present to Council are encouraged to keep their cameras on. 4.8 Requests For Remote Attendance: The Council President, or designee, at their discretion, may also request absent Councilmembers to attend remotely to ensure a quorum of the Council so that City business can be conducted in a timely manner. Remote attendance in response to such a request shall not count against the called-upon the limit on remote attendance in Section 4.3 of this Policy. 4.9 Recording Remote Attendance: A Councilmember’s remote attendance will be recorded in the official minutes of the Council meeting. 4.10 Remote Attendance at Executive Sessions: Councilmembers may also attend executive sessions remotely if they have met the requirements of this policy and the attendance can be technologically accommodated. 4.11 Remote Meetings and Attendance During Declared Emergencies: In the event of an emergency declared by the President of the United States, the Governor of AGENDA ITEM #2. b) REMOTE ATTENDANCE AT COUNCIL MEETINGS p. 3 Washington State, the Mayor, or another authorized official, and a determination by either the Mayor, Council President, or their designee that an in-person meeting cannot be held with reasonable safety due to the emergency, the Council may hold remote meetings without a physical location, or may limit the physical attendance of some or all members of the public and City staff at a meeting. A meeting held in accordance with this subsection shall comply with the Open Public Meetings Act – RCW 42.30, as now enacted or hereafter amended, and as lawfully suspended or altered in accordance with a declared emergency. 5.0 DEFINITIONS: 5.1 Quorum: The minimum number of Councilmembers who must be present at a meeting to transact Council business. Generally, a quorum consists of four or more Councilmembers. 5.2 Remote Attendance: The use of telephonic, electronic, or other type of audio/video equipment to attend a meeting with people who are in different locations. AGENDA ITEM #2. b) TO: Council President McIrvin & City Councilmembers FROM: Doug Levy, Regional/State/Federal Affairs & Special Projects Consultant – 9/23/2022 RE: Current Regional Boards & Committees Openings for Council Consideration RESPONSE NEEDED: For Council discussion, at time allows, at Sept. 26 COW Mr. Council President & Councilmembers: I have been asked to provide Council with a memo and background on the regional boards and committees and the process of how applications are done, how nominations are made, and how and when the final Sound Cities Association (SCA) Board decision is made on memberships. There are a number of things are folks will need to know: 1) Call for nominations for regional boards and committees: The call – including a copy of appointment forms -- should have gone out this week. If Councilmembers and/or Judith Subia have not received this, please let me know and I would be happy to follow up. 2) What you need to do to apply: If there are open boards or committees for which you would like apply, you need to fill out a form and accompany that with a brief statement of why you want to serve on the committee, your background, experience, and what subject matter knowledge you bring that is relevant to the committee. You need to fill out a form for each committee to which you apply, but you do not need to submit your supporting information more than once. 3) Can our elected officials apply for more than one committee? Yes. If you are applying for multiple committees, you need to submit a form for each. SCA also asks that you rank your preferences if applying for multiple committees. 4) Who does Renton currently have sitting on regional boards and committees: The full list of Renton members includes • Mayor Pavone is a member (assured under state law) of the Puget Sound Executive Board and as an alternate on the Regional Policy Committee (RPC). • Council President McIrvin is a member of the Regional Transit Committee and Affordable Housing Committee and as an alternate on the Growth Management Planning Council (GMPC); • Councilmember Prince is a member of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) Governing Board, the Economic Development District Board and the Growth Management Policy Board (GMPB); • Councilmember Văn - member of the Regional Law, Safety & Justice Committee. • Councilmember O’Halloran as an alternate on the King County Conservation District Advisory Committee (I believe CM O’Halloran also sits on the Flood District Advisory Committee – with Renton, Kent, Auburn all assured of seats). Please note, too, that there are a variety of regional boards and committees that do not go through an SCA nomination process. I flagged the PSRC Executive Board above (cities of 80,000 are more are assured a seat) and the Flood Control District Advisory Committee. There is also, of course, the Sound Transit Board (CM Prince is a member), the Transportation Advisory Boards (Renton has Councilmembers Alberson/Văn on ETP and Councilmembers Văn/Alberson on SCATBd), the Eastrail Regional Advisory Council (President McIrvin), and the 405 Executive AGENDA ITEM #3. a) Advisory Group (CM O’Halloran). A full SCA listing of who sits on a regional board or committee as a member or alternate, as of July 2022, is here: 2022-Regional-Boards-and-Committees-7-1-22-version.pdf (soundcities.org) 5) What regional boards and committees are expected to have openings in 2023? SCA’s expected list of vacancies for 2023 can be found on Page 5 of this helpful Frequently Asked Questions (FAG) document, linked here: 2023 Appointment FAQs.pdf The vacancies include: • 1 Member on the Domestic Violence Initiative Regional Task Force. • *1 Member on the Growth Management Planning Council. • 1 Alternate on “Healthier Here.” • **1 Member on the King County Conservation District Advisory Committee. • ***1 Member on the King County Flood Control District Advisory Committee. • ****1 Member on the PSRC Executive Board. • *****1 Member on the PSRC Growth Management Policy Board. • ******2 Members on the Regional Law, Safety & Justice Committee. • 1 Member on the Regional Water Quality Committee. Explanatory Asterisks (*): *Councilmember McIrvin is a current Alternate on GMPC **Councilmember O’Halloran is current Alternate on Conservation District Advisory Committee. ***I believe Renton has an automatic seat on the Flood Control District Advisory Committee. ****State law requires that all cities of 80,000 or more have an automatic seat on the PSRC Executive Board, thus Mayor Pavone sits on this Board. *****Councilmember Prince is a current Member of the Growth Management Policy Board. ******Councilmember Văn is current Member of the Regional Law, Safety & Justice Committee. 6) What criteria is evaluated for potential members of boards and committees? The Nominating Committee looks at geographical and size (city population) distribution, a candidate’s ability to serve, and a candidate’s subject matter knowledge for the board/committee being sought. 7) Who decides on nominations and when will board/committee decisions be made? SCA utilizes a Public Issues Committee (PIC) Nominating Committee comprised of one (1) representative from each of the SCA Caucuses – North, South, Snoqualmie Valley, South Valley. The Nominating Committee makes its recommendations to the PIC Board, which in turn sends its recommendations to the full SCA Board. A final decision is anticipated Dec. 21, 2022. There are two other resources I would call out for our elected officials who have interest in regional boards and committees. One is an orientation video that can be found on the SCA Website and is linked here: SCA 2022 Regional Board & Committee Appointee Orientation | Sound Cities Association. The other is the SCA Appointments Booklet, which has a thorough listing of all Boards and Committees, what they do, when they meet, etc.: 2022-Final-Copy-Appointment-Booklet.pdf (soundcities.org) I am sometimes asked which of the regional boards and committees are most valuable to have a presence and membership on. I would say that is somewhat in the “eye of the beholder,” but in general I think there are several boards and committees that play a significant role in setting policy, making AGENDA ITEM #3. a) funding decisions, or voting on key issues. These would include the PSRC Executive Board, PSRC Transportation Policy Board, PSRC Growth Management Policy Board, King County’s Regional Policy Committee and Regional Transit Committee – and off the ‘appointment’ grid, the Sound Transit Board. At this stage, Renton is doing well in terms of placing elected officials on nearly all these boards and committees. One notable exception is the PSRC TPB, but we have the City’s Transportation Director Jim Seitz on a staff-assembled “Regional Project Evaluation Committee” (RPEC) that makes all transportation funding recommendations for the TPB. That is enormously helpful to the Renton cause. I would also say it would be helpful to have a full voting member of the RPC, though Mayor Pavone is an alternate now, participates in SCA Caucus meetings/strategizing, and sometimes is in a voting position if other appointed members are not present for a given meeting. I hope this memo is helpful to you and invite you to contact me if you have any questions! (Doug@outcoomesbylevy.onmicrosoft.com; (425)922-3999). AGENDA ITEM #3. a)