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12-18-2023 Council Packet - Special (Leg. Breakfast)CITY OF �. Federal Way Centered on Opportunity 2024 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA BREAKFAST CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING WITH 30TH DISTRICT STATE LEGISLATORS Federal Way Community Center — Community Room 876 S. 333rd Street — Federal Way, WA 98003 December 18, 2023 - 8:00 a.m. Doors open/breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. 1. Welcome and Introductions - Mayor Jim Ferrell 2. Discussion of Priorities for the 2024 Legislative Session a. Public Safety (presented by Councilmember Jack Walsh) Staff support. Police Chief Andy Hwang • Reinstate Police Pursuits • Data on Car Theft and Property Crime Impacts • Mental Health and Addiction Resources • Parental/Guardian Juvenile Consent • Support for King County "Guardian One" b. Transportation (presented by Deputy Mayor Honda and Councilmember Lydia Assefa- Dawson) Staff support.- Public Works Director EJ Walsh ■ 3731 Traffic Roundabout • City Center Access Project • SW 336th SW 3401h Corridor Project ■ Reprioritizing the Triangle Project c. Capital Budget Request (presented by Councilmember Hoang Tran) Staff support. Parks Director John Hutton • Celebration Park Turf Ball Fields d. Local Control (presented by Councilmember Jack Dovey) Staff support City Attorney Ryan Call • Maintain Ability of Cities to Retain Autonomy as they Plan for Growth e. Condominium Liability and Housing Affordability (presented by Council President Linda Kochmar) Staff support. City Administrator Brian Davis • Supports Condominium Liability Reform • Supports Housing Affordability *Remote attendance available via Zoom meeting code: 938 0263 0822 and passcode: 370773 f. Other Initiatives (presented by Councilmember Paul McDaniel) Staff support. Community Development Director Keith Niven • Environmental Funding for EV Chargers, Electric Vehicles, City Facility Upgrades • Net Zero Building Incentives for Residential, Commercial, and Government Buildings 3. Response & Goals of Legislators to the Agenda a. Senator Claire Wilson b. Representative Jamila Taylor 4. Wrap -Up and Adjournment *Remote attendance available via Zoom meeting code: 938 0263 0822 and passcode: 370773 PAGE 1 U11111111 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF PRIORITI PUBLIC SAFETY ■ Reinstate Police pursuits for car theft and other property crimes. • We will compile and present city, county, regional, state, and national data on frequency and impacts of car theft and the number of crimes committed using car theft. • Washington is #4 in car thefts in the nation, in raw numbers behind New York, Texas and California. Per capita Washington is 1st in the nation. ■ Since implementing the no pursuit law, which went into effect July 1, 2021, Washington state has seen a significant increase in auto thefts, including Federal Way. Vehicle theft was up to 47,448 from 35,385 in 2021, a 34.1 % increase. In the past two years, vehicle theft in WA has almost doubled, used to average about 26,000 yearly. An increase of roughly 90% statewide since the prohibition of police pursuits for all property crimes. In Federal Way, we saw a 58% increase in auto theft from 2021 to 2022 (946 vs. 1,492). • Also, the current crime trend is that stealing a car is a precursor for committing other crimes such as organized retail crimes, smash-and-grab burglaries, robberies, purse snatching, carjacking, shooting, etc. Stealing a vehicle gives criminals anonymity and a better chance of avoiding being detected for committing other crimes. They know that even if police find them in a stolen car, the police can't pursue them under the current law. The current law needs to be amended to reverse this trend — no police pursuits for any property crimes are too restrictive, and it has created chaos and lawlessness in our state. Criminals should not have more protection than the victims. • Public safety in Federal Way and throughout the state is increasingly being impacted by a shortage of mental health and addiction resources available to serve the chronically transient population. When such individuals are involved with retail theft, drug sales or possession, violent crime or are a danger to themselves, courts and social service agencies should have such programs as tools to provide an opportunity to change lives. Funding for treatment beds is needed. ■ Amend the law to allow a ,parent or guardian to provide consent for a juvenile to be interviewed by law enforcement to include consent to search property and/or allow (coot.) the juvenile to consent after consulting with an attorney. Many of our communities have seen a surge of juvenile crimes. The current law requires law enforcement to provide a juvenile with an attorney before questioning or obtaining consent to search personal property. The attorney can usurp parental direction and approval. It requires police to make arrest decisions without being able to get the juvenile's side of the story. King County "Guardian One" Helicopter Replacement. Advocate for funding a new helicopter for the King County Sheriff's Office Air Support Unit. It is more important than ever to provide resources such as the King County Air Support Unit. A law enforcement helicopter is often referred to as a "force multiplier." It is an indispensable part of the Sheriff's Office. Beyond law enforcement functions, the helicopter's excellent visibility and the ability to hover make it a very effective Search & Rescue vehicle. TRANSPORTATION BUDGET REQUESTS (RANKED) • 1st: The 373rd Traffic Circle Project ($1 million) • 2nd: The City Center Access Project ($50 million) • 3rd: Improvements to SW 336th-SW 340th corridor ($20 million) • 4th: The Triangle Project. We request WSDOT to reprioritize the project for completion. CAPITAL BUDGET REQUEST • Capital budget requests including turf ball fields at Celebration Park ($1.5 million) LOCAL CONTROL • Maintain ability of cities to retain autonomy as they plan for growth. OTHER INITIATIVES • Condominium liability and housing affordability. • Behavioral, mental health, and addiction resources. Environmental Funding for EV Chargers, electric vehicles, city facility upgrades and for Net Zero programs. • Advocate for Net Zero building incentives for residential, commercial and government buildings. PAGE 2 111 • Reinstate Police pursuits for car theft and other property crimes. • We will compile and present city, county, regional, state, and national data on freouen4Y and impasrts of car theft _the number of crimes_ committed utilizing car theft and those committing them. • Washington is #4 in car thefts in the nation, in raw numbers behind New York, Texas and California. Per capita Washington is ist in the nation. ■ Amend the law to allow a parent or guardian to provide consent for a juvenile to be interviewed by law enforcement to include consent to search property and/or allow the juvenile to consent after consulting with an attorney. • Behavioral, mental health, and addiction resources. • King County "Guardian One" Helicopter Replacement. Advocate for funding a new helicopter for the King County Sheriff's Office Air Support Unit. • Capital budget request is for turf ballfields at Celebration Park. ■ The City of Federal Way has received $822,000 from the Department of Commerce. • The request is for up to $1.5 million to complete the resurfacing of two ball fields. • Environmental Funding for EV Chargers, electric vehicles, city facility upgrades. • Advocate for Net Zero/green incentive programs for residential, commercial, and Y—en government buildings. USING a 1st - The 373rd Traffic Circle Project. $1 Million. This project is also actively in design and while partial grant funding has been received, the City is requesting $1 million towards the completion of the project. This is a project on a State route and while we appreciate receipt of a TIB grant, the State Legislature hasn't contributed to the project to increase safety on a State road. Based on the most recent collision report, since 2015, there have been 7 deaths, 11 accidents resulting in a disabling injury, and 24 accidents with evident injuries. The City took action and modified the intersection to discourage further accidents; however, a traffic circle is the essential solution. 2nd - City Center Access Project. $50 Million. While this project is actively in design and partial grant funding has been received, the City is requesting $50 million towards the completion of the project. The City Center Access project is designed to reduce backups onto the mainline of 1-5 at the 320th interchange and improve access from Federal Way's City Center to and across 1-5. Additionally, it improves intermodal and multi -modal access by modifying the existing over -utilized S 320th Street interchange in order to better accommodate concentrated urban growth and provide multi -modal connections with transit agencies. 3rd - Improvements to SW 336th-SW 340th corridor. $20 Million. Construction of the SW 336th St to SW 340th St corridor, including a roundabout at SW 340th Street and Hoyt Road SW. With traffic from the City of Tacoma's Brown's Point area and the City of Federal Way, this area has seen an increased level of congestion. This is projected to continue to increase with the anticipated Sound Transit South Federal Way station, and improved connections between Tacoma and Federal Way are needed. 4th - The Triangle Project. Repriontization. This includes construction of the southbound off ramp to 161, the replacement of the northbound to eastbound, and the City supports funding the project to allow full construction. This was initially funded, but the Legislature removed the funding to shore up multiple �1 other regional WSDOT projects and moved [Pj this project to the future. We request for reprioritization for completion. • Supports condominium liability reform aimed at lowering regulatory barriers associated with building D D affordable condos while improving the climate for construction statewide. Developers and insurers ®. a O need more certainty and removing disincentives to building affordable condo projects while maintaining consumer protections. • The City of Federal Way would also welcome other proactive approaches to create new tools/incentives/revenues for cities to use to support increasing housing supply and addressing housing affordability. LOCAL OR 1-11T • The City of Federal Way has not sought to limit growth or the construction of new and affordable housing, but has invested considerable time and effort through deliberate processes that involve extensive public participation to plan for smart growth. • Instead of proposing to mandate zoning standards from Olympia, the state should look to provide incentives to cities which would promote higher densities and leave local zoning decisions with city elected officials. 2024 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA BREAKFAST CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING WITH 30TH DISTRICT STATE LEGISLATORS Federal Way Community Center — Community Room 876 S. 333rd Street — Federal Way, WA 98003 December 18, 2023 - 7:30 a.m. Public Safety Councilmember lack Walsh Staff Support: Police Chief Andy Hwang • Reinstate Police pursuits for car theft and other property crimes. ■ City data, as well as data from the county, region, and state, are compelling on the frequency and impacts of car theft and the number of crimes committed using stolen vehicles. • Our State is #1 per capita in car thefts in the nation. • Since implementing the no pursuit law, which went into effect July 25, 20211 Washington state has seen a significant increase in auto thefts, including Federal Way. • In the past 2 years, vehicle theft in WA has almost doubled to 47,448 from an average of about 26,000 yearly. There has been an increase of roughly 90% statewide since the prohibition of police pursuits for all property crimes. 2500 M 111 1097 765 . M --. 2015 2016 961 2017 Auto Theft 786 2018 946 624 9 2019 2020 2021 2131 1495 2022 2023' Since implementing the no pursuit law, which went into effect July Here's the latest data on vehicles fleeing from FWPD patrol officers: * 2020: 10 • 2021: 72 (no pursuit law went into effect July 25, 2021) d 2022: 431 • 2023: 416 (as of December 15, 2023) Current crime trend is stealing a car is a precursor for committing other crimes: ■ Organized retail crimes Smash-and-grab burglaries • Robberies • Purse snatching ■ Carjacking • Shootings and more Stealing a vehicle gives criminals anonymity and a better chance of avoiding being detected for committing other crimes. • Criminals know that even if police find them in a stolen car, the police can't pursue them under the current law. • The current law needs to be amended to reverse this trend. Not allowing police pursuits for any property crimes are too restrictive, and it creates chaos and lawlessness in our state. Criminals should not have more protection than the victims. Mental Health and Addiction Resources • Public safety in Federal Way and throughout the state is increasingly being impacted by a shortage of mental health and addiction resources available to serve the chronically transient population. • When such individuals are involved with retail theft, drug sales or possession, violent crime or are a danger to themselves, courts and social service agencies should have such programs as tools to provide an opportunity to change lives. • Funding for treatment beds is needed. Parental Consent • Many of our communities have seen a surge of juvenile crimes. • The current law requires law enforcement to provide a juvenile with an attorney before questioning or obtaining consent to search personal property. • The attorney can usurp parental direction and approval. • It requires police to make arrest decisions without being able to get the juvenile's side of the story. • Amend the law to allow a parent or guardian to provide consent for a juvenile to be interviewed by law enforcement. • This must include consent to search property and/or allow the juvenile to consent after consulting with an attorney. King County "Guardian One" Helicopter Replacement. • Advocate for funding a new helicopter for the King County Sheriff's Office Air Support Unit. • In today's policing climate it is more important than ever to provide resources such as the King County Air Support Unit. • A law enforcement helicopter is often referred to as a "force multiplier." It is an indispensable part of the Sheriff's Office. • Nationwide studies have shown that helicopter/car teams have higher felony arrest rates than that of car teams alone. • The helicopter's aerial advantage gives it many more times the surveillance capability of a ground unit. • This vantage point, plus the speed in which a helicopter can get a trained observer over a crime scene. • It also provides containment that often essentially assures an arrest, and may be required to assist other agencies in diversified missions. ■ It does so efficiently, without having to pull other patrol units from their areas of responsibility. Public Safety • Reinstate Police pursuits for car theft and other felony crimes. • City data, as well as data from the county, region, and state, are compelling on the frequency and impacts of car theft and the number of crimes committed using stolen vehicles. Public Safety • Our State is #1 per capita in car thefts in the nation. • Since implementing the no pursuit law, which went into effect July 25, 20211P Washington state has seen a significant increase in auto thefts, including Federal Way. • In the past 2 years, vehicle theft in WA has almost doubled to 47,448 from an average of about 26,000 yearly. There has been an increase of roughly 90% statewide since the prohibition of police pursuits for all property crimes. Federal 1Na 2500 m 1500 rO Lil Auto Theft 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023* 01/01/2023 — 11/30/2023 Data as of 12/15/2023 I !I! II I 1111111 11111 11 1 I� 11111 Public Saf�t Here's the latest data on vehicles fleeing from FWPD patrol officers: • 2020: 10 • 2021: 72 (no pursuit law went into effect July 25, 2021) i 2022: 431 • 2023: 416 (as of December 15, 2023) Public Safety Current crime trend is stealing a car is a precursor for committing other crimes: • Organized retail crimes • Smash-and-grab burglaries • Robberies • Purse snatching • Carjacking • Shootings and more I II I II! I I I I I I I III III 111 1 I' I I Ili I I I I I I 1111 11 V: I I H,, 1 I h , I I 1 1__ u- Lu A. Public Safety Stealing a vehicle gives criminals anonymity and a better chance of avoiding being detected for committing other crimes. • Criminals know that even if police find them in a stolen car, the police can't pursue them under the current law. Public Safety • The current law needs to be amended to reverse this trend. Not allowing police pursuits for any property crimes are too restrictive, and it creates chaos and lawlessness in our state. Criminals should not have more protection than the victims. i T, 111111-IJ1111111HII 11A 11111 III I I 1 111 1 11 1 Ill. L11111111 Public Safety -mental health and addiction resources • Public safety in Federal Way and throughout the state is increasingly being impacted by a shortage of mental health and addiction resources available to serve the chronically transient population. • When such individuals are- involved with retail theft, drug sales or possession, violent crime or are a danger to themselves, courts and social service agencies should have such programs as tools to provide an opportunity to change lives. • Funding for treatment beds is needed. Public Safety parental consent • Many of our communities have seen a surge of juvenile crimes. • The current law requires law enforcement to provide a juvenile with an attorney before questioning or obtaining consent to search personal property. • The attorney can usurp parental direction and approval. I 11H Hllllll'IIIVlllll Hill I ul II I II I 1! uImI I III i Public Safety— arental consent • It requires police to make arrest decisions without being able to get the juvenile's side of the story. • Amend the law to allow a parent or guardian to provide consent for a juvenile to be interviewed by law enforcement. • This must include consent to search property and/or allow the juvenile to consent after consulting with an attorney. King County "Guardian one" Helicopter Replacement. ■ Advocate for funding a new helicopter for the King County Sheriff's Office Air Support Unit. • In today's policing climate it is more important than ever to provide resources such as the King County Air Support Unit. A law enforcement -helicopter is often referred to as a "force multiplier." It is an indispensable part of the Sheriff's Office. 1111 111111 Ijil � I I d I 1I 1 li 11 1 J11111P III I u! iEL! I — King County "Guardian one" Helicopter Replacement. • Nationwide studies have shown that helicopter/car teams have higher felony arrest rates than that of car teams alone. The helicopter's aerial advantage gives it many more times the surveillance capability of a ground unit. • This vantage point, plus the speed in which a helicopter can get a trained observer over a crime scene. King County "Guardian one" Helicopter Replacement. • It also provides containment that often essentially assures an arrest, and may be required to assist other agencies in diversified missions. • It does so efficiently, without having to pull other patrol units from their areas of responsibility. 2024 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA BREAKFAST CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING WITH 30TH DISTRICT STATE LEGISLATORS Federal Way Community Center — Community Room 876 S. 333rd Street — Federal Way, WA 98003 December 18, 2023 - 7:30 a.m. Transportation Budget Requests (ranked) Deputy Mayor Susan Honda and Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson Staff Support: Public Works Director EJ Walsh • The 373rd Roundabout Project ($1 million) The 373rd Traffic Circle Project ($1 million) This project is actively in design and while partial grant funding has been received, the City is requesting $1 million towards the completion of the project. This is a project on a State route and while we appreciate receipt of a TIB grant, the State Legislature hasn't contributed to the project to increase safety on a State road. Based on the most recent collision report, since 2015, there have been 7 deaths, 11 accidents resulting in disabling injury, and 24 accidents with evident injuries. The City took action and modified the intersection to discourage further accidents, however a traffic circle is the essential solution. • The City Center Access Project ($50 million) While this project is actively in design and partial grant funding has been received, the City is requesting $50 million towards the completion of the project. The City Center Access project is designed to reduce backups onto the mainline of 1-5 at the 320th interchange and improve access from Federal Way's City Center to and across 1-5. Additionally, it improves intermodal and multi -modal access by modifying the existing over - utilized S 320th Street interchange in order to better accommodate concentrated urban growth and provide multi -modal connections with transit agencies. • Improvements to SW 336th-SW 340th corridor ($20 million) Construction of the SW 336th St to SW 340th St corridor, including a roundabout at SW 340th Street and Hoyt Road SW. With traffic from the City of Tacoma's Brown's Point area and the City of Federal Way, this area has seen an increased level of congestion. This is projected to continue to increase with the anticipated Sound Transit South Federal Way station, and improved connections between Tacoma and Federal Way are needed. The request is for 20 million. • The Triangle Project This includes construction of the southbound off ramp to 161, and the replacement of the northbound to eastbound and the City supports funding the project to allow full construction. This was initially funded, but the Legislature removed the funding to shore up multiple other regional WSDOT projects and moved this project to the future. We request for reprioritization for completion. Transportation Budget Requests (Ranked) The 373rd Roundabout Project ($1 million) • This project is actively in design and while partial grant funding has been received, the City is requesting $1 million towards the completion of the project. I 1�, V l!111JIIII�I I d I III , Transportation Budget Requests (Ranked) The 373rd Roundabout Project ($1 million) • This is a project on a State route and while we appreciate receipt of a TIB grant, the State Legislature hasn't contributed to the project to increase safety on a State road. • Based on the most recent collision report, since 2015, there have been 7 deaths, 11 accidents resulting in disabling injury, and 24 accidents with evident injuries. • The City took action and modified the intersection to discourage further accidents, however a traffic circle is the essential solution. Transportation Budget Requests (Ranked) The City Center Access Project ($50 million) While this project is actively in design and partial grant funding has been received, the City is requesting $50 million towards the completion of the project. S 3041h St • City Center Access Project SW 3121h St S 3121h St $ 6 320th St S 3201h 1 S 32401% FED a'R A L SAY I IIlI lilt IIII111IIIII1111 111Ill 11 1 1111111IV1 III 1�1 I I HI I II I A 11 11u i I . i .. Transportation Budget Requests (Ranked) The City Center Access Project ($50 million) • The City Center Access project is designed to reduce backups onto the mainline of 1-5 at the 320th interchange and improve access from Federal Way's City Center to and across 1-5. Additionally, it improves intermodal and multi -modal access by modifying the existing over -utilized S 320th Street interchange in order to better accommodate concentrated urban growth and provide multi - modal connections with transit agencies. Transportation Budget Requests (Ranked) Improvements to SW 336th-SW 340th corridor ($20 million) Construction of the SW 336th St to SW 340th St corridor, including a roundabout at SW 340th Street and Hoyt Road SW. N '= c -r.D ERA r • N Northsfiore Pkvry SW 340th StWr—y 99 �SW 3361h Sl 1 N S 336th 51 � • NORTHEASTW TACOMA . r. a • r S 6„' 3!b F • S 3491h Ui 509 I 111i IIl!IIIIIIIIIII1'11 I 111A II I IIII11k IV.I 1II1� II ]h I 11 VI ! Transportation Budget Requests (Ranked) Improvements to SW 336th-SW 340th corridor ($20 million) • With traffic from the City of Tacoma's Brown's Point area and the City of Federal Way, this area has seen an increased level of congestion. • This is projected to continue to increase with the anticipated Sound Transit South Federal Way station, and improved connections between Tacoma and Federal Way are needed. Transportation Budget Requests (Ranked) The Triangle Project • This includes construction of the southbound off -ramp to 161, and the replacement of the northbound to eastbound and the City supports funding the project to allow full construction. • This was initially funded, but the Legislature removed the funding to shore up multiple other regional WSDOT projects and moved this project to the future. • We request for reprioritization for completion.. 2024 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA BREAKFAST CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING WITH 30TH DISTRICT STATE LEGISLATORS Federal Way Community Center — Community Room 876 S. 333rd Street — Federal Way, WA 98003 December 18, 2023 - 7:30 a.m. Capital Budget Request Councilmember Hoang Tran Staff Support: Parks & Recreation Director John Hutton Capital budget requests including turf ball fields at Celebration Park. Y The City of Federal Way has received $822,000 from the Department of Commerce. The request is for up to $1.5 million to complete the resurfacing of two ball fields. Capital Budget Request • The Capital budget request is for turf ball fields at Celebration Park. • The City of Federal Way has received $822,000 from the Department of Commerce. • The request is for up to $1.5 million to complete the resurfacing of two ball fields. 2024 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA BREAKFAST CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING WITH 30TH DISTRICT STATE LEGISLATORS Federal Way Community Center — Community Room 876 S. 333rd Street — Federal Way, WA 98003 December 18, 2023 - 7:30 a.m. Local Control Councilmember Jack Dovey Staff Support: City Attorney Ryan Call Maintain abilitV of local cities to retain local control as they plan for growth • The City of Federal Way has not sought to limit growth or the construction of new and affordable housing, but has invested considerable time and effort, through deliberate processes that involve extensive public participation, to plan for smart growth. • Instead of proposing to mandate zoning standards from Olympia, the state should look to provide incentives to cities which would promote higher densities and leave local zoning decisions with city elected officials. Maintain ability of local cities to retain local control as they plan for growth. • The City of Federal Way has not sought to limit growth or the construction of new and affordable housing, but has invested considerable time and effort, through deliberate processes that involve extensive public participation, to plan for smart growth. • Instead of proposing to mandate zoning standards from Olympia, the state should look to provide incentives to cities which would promote higher densities and leave local zoning decisions with city elected officials. 2024 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA BREAKFAST CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING WITH 30TH DISTRICT STATE LEGISLATORS Federal Way Community Center — Community Room 876 S. 333rd Street — Federal Way, WA 98003 December 18, 2023 - 7:30 a.m. Condominium Liability_Reform and Housin Affordability Council President Linda Kochmar Staff Support: City Administrator Brian Davis • Supports condominium liability reform aimed at lowering regulatory barriers associated with building affordable condos while improving the climate for construction statewide. Developers and insurers need more certainty and removing disincentives to building affordable condo projects while maintaining consumer protections. • The City of Federal Way would also welcome other proactive approaches to create new tools/incentives/revenues for cities to use to support increasing housing supply and addressing housing affordability. Condominium liabilitV reform and housing affordability. Supports condominium liability reform aimed at lowering regulatory barriers associated with building affordable condos while improving the climate for construction statewide. Developers and insurers need more certainty and removing disincentives to building affordable condo projects while maintaining consumer protections. • The City of Federal Way would also welcome other proactive approaches to create new tools/incentives/revenues for cities to use to support increasing housing supply and addressing housing affordability. 2024 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA BREAKFAST CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING WITH 30TH DISTRICT STATE LEGISLATORS Federal Way Community Center — Community Room 876 S. 3331d Street — Federal Way, WA 98003 December 18, 2023 - 7:30 a.m. Other Initiatives Councilmember Paul McDaniel Staff Support: Community Development Director Keith Niven • Environmental Funding for EV Chargers, electric vehicles, city facility upgrades • Advocate for Net Zero building incentives for residential, commercial and government buildings. Other Initiatives • Environmental Funding for EV Chargers, electric vehicles, city facility upgrades • Advocate for Net Zero solar programs for residential, commercial and government buildings.