Drafter
Clerk 02/14/2013
Title
A MOTION adopting the 2013 work plan for the transportation, economy and environment committee.
Body
WHEREAS, the responsibilities of the transportation, economy and environment committee for 2013 remain the same as outlined in the council's 2012 reorganization as detailed in Motion 13637 unless a new motion is passed, and
WHEREAS, Motion 13637 charges the transportation, economy and environment committee with considering and making policy recommendations relating to:
1. Growth management, including land use development and regulation, comprehensive planning, economic development, annexations and affordable housing;
2. The environment, including salmon recovery; resource lands; energy; surface water management and water supply; wastewater treatment; solid waste; and unincorporated and rural areas, including: agriculture and rural services; and parks, recreation and cultural resources; and
3. Transportation, including roads and public transportation, and
WHEREAS, the committee shall also consider the implementation of appropriate labor agreements, and
WHEREAS, in the areas within the committee's purview, the committee shall track state and federal legislative action and develop recommendations on policy direction for the county's annual budget, and
WHEREAS, the committee has developed a work plan for 2013 to facilitate its review and development of policy options and recommendations on these and other issues, and
WHEREAS, the committee seeks full council support for its work plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County:
A. The transportation, economy and environment committee's 2013 work plan, attached to this motion, is hereby accepted.
B. The committee may amend the work plan as other issues within the committee's purview arise.