Economic Development Board Agenda
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Economic Development Board Wednesday, June 14, 2017 • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PSRC Board Room • 1011 Western Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98104 The meeting will be streamed live over the internet at www.psrc.org 1. Call to Order and Roll Call (1:00) 2. Communications and Public Comments 3. President's Remarks 4. Staff Report 5. Consent Agenda (1:20) a. Approve Minutes of Meeting Held May 3, 2017 b. Approve Vouchers dated April 12, 2017 through May 24, 2017 in the Amount of $28,942.65 6. Action Item a. Adopt Economic Development Budget for Fiscal Years 2018-2019 -- Diana Lauderbach, Puget Sound Regional Council 7. Discussion Item a. Review of Regional Economic Strategy Board & Public Comments -- PSRC Staff and Chris Mefford, Community Attributes, Inc. 8. Information Items a. Draft Current Regional Economic Priorities b. Regional Associate Development Organization (ADO) Work Plans c. Save the Date: In-State Study Mission 2017 - Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas 9. Next Meeting - September 6, 2017 10. Adjourn (3:00) Board members please submit proposed amendments and other materials prior to the meeting for distribution. Organizations/individuals may submit information for distribution. Send to Ruth Purdue at [email protected], fax 206-587-4825, or mail. Sign language and communication material in alternate formats can be arranged given sufficient notice by calling (206) 464-7090 or TTY Relay 711. 中文 | Chinese, 한국 | Korean, Русский | Russian, Español | Spanish, Tagalog, Tiếng việt | Vietnamese Call 206- 587-4819. 5.a MINUTES Puget Sound Regional Council Economic Development Board Wednesday, May 3, 2017 PSRC Boardroom Call to Order and Roll Call The meeting of the Economic Development Board was called to order at 1:01 p.m. by Deputy Mayor Catherine Stanford, President. The signatures on the attendance sheet, as well as documentation by staff, determined attendance and that a quorum was present. [To watch a video of the meeting and hear the full discussion, please go to: http://psrcwa.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx] Members and Alternates that participated for all or part of the meeting included: (**participation via teleconference) Deputy Mayor Catherine Stanford, President Councilmember Terry Ryan, Vice President Councilmember Jim Berrios** Elizabeth Court Suzanne Dale Estey Councilmember Dino Davis Councilmember Reagan Dunn Commissioner Charlotte Garrido Regina Glenn Mayor Jill Guernsey** James Henderson Pat Iolavera Bruce Kendall** Councilmember Connie Ladenburg** Rebecca Lovell Councilmember Conor McCarthy** Dave McFadden David Mitchell** Ralph Pease Commissioner Clare Petrich Patrick Pierce John Powers Paige Shevlin Stan Sorscher Russell Steele Councilmember Ed Stern** Councilmember John Stilin Tony To Doc ID 2007 Packet Pg. 2 5.a Councilmember Stephanie Wright** Members absent included: (*alternate present) Brian Bonlender Commissioner Stephanie Bowman* Commissioner Cary Bozeman Betty Capestany Executive Dow Constantine* Bob Drewel Leonard Forsman* Councilmember Lisa Herbold* Mayor John Marchione Commissioner Troy McClelland Erin Monroe* Councilmember Jennifer Robertson* Mayor Ray Stephanson Mayor Geoffrey Thomas Chad Wright Communications and Citizen Comments The following citizens approached the board for comment: Alex Tsimerman, Hendrick W. Haynes, Marguerite Richard, A.J. Honoré, and Paula Revere. President’s Remarks Deputy Mayor Catherine Stanford, President, made the following announcements: Introduced two new board members: Councilmember Anders Ibsen representing Tacoma and Dave McFadden representing the Port of Seattle; Gave a review of the strategy update process since its March 2016 launch, outlining the well-received outreach process and data analysis; Thanked the board for their time to help develop the strategy and; Called on the board to work on implementation of the strategy. Staff Reports Josh Brown, Executive Director of Puget Sound Regional Council, made the following announcements: Introduced new Economic Development staff person Emily Wittman and; Talked about the importance of Regional Economic Strategy implementation and how it would be discussed at the end of the meeting. Consent Agenda ACTION: It was moved and seconded (Glenn/Dale Estey) to: (a) Approve Minutes of Meeting held March 8, 2017 and (b) Approve Vouchers Dated January 18, 2017 through April 4, 2017 in the Amount of $41,586.41. The motion passed. Discussion Items Review of Regional Economic Strategy Comments to Date Mary Pat Lawlor and Jason Thibedeau of Puget Sound Regional Council and Chris Mefford of Doc ID 2007 Packet Pg. 3 5.a Community Attributes, Inc. led a discussion of public comments received to date. Board members gave policy direction on some issues. Strategy Implementation and Current Regional Economic Priorities Jason Thibedeau of Puget Sound Regional Council led a discussion on the Current Regional Economic Priorities. The Priorities will guide the board in implementing the Regional Economic Strategy. Board members were asked for suggestions. Other Business Information Item The Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 was included with the meeting materials. The full budget and work program, including the Economic Development portion, will be presented for adoption at the May 31 General Assembly. Next Meeting The Economic Development District Board will next meet on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the PSRC Boardroom. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 3:03 p.m. Doc ID 2007 Packet Pg. 4 5.b CONSENT AGENDA June 7, 2017 To: Economic Development Board From: Josh Brown, Executive Director Subject: Approve Vouchers dated April 12, 2017 through May 24, 2017 in the Amount of $28,942.65 IN BRIEF PSRC vouchers are reviewed by the Operations Committee and approved by the Executive Board. In order to comply fully with RCW 42.24.080, vouchers for the Central Puget Sound Economic Development District (CPSEDD) should be approved by the EDD Board as well. RECOMMENDED ACTION The EDD Board should approve the following vouchers: REQUESTED WARRANT DATE VOUCHER NUMBER TOTALS 4/12/2017 RF 1132 $ 78.75 4/14/2017 AP 9448 & 9451 $ 8,774.03 4/19/2017 AP 9463 $ 8.20 5/5/2017 AP 9488 $ 15,643.10 5/17/2017 AP 9513 $ 125.60 5/18/2017 AP 9521 $ 32.97 5/24/2017 AP 9526 $ 4,280.00 TOTAL $ 28,942.65 For additional information, please contact Diana Lauderbach at 206-464-5416; email [email protected]. Doc ID 1999 Packet Pg. 5 6.a ACTION ITEM June 7, 2017 To: Economic Development Board From: Josh Brown, Executive Director Subject: Adopt Economic Development Budget for Fiscal Years 2018-2019 IN BRIEF On June 14, 2017, the Economic Development Board will be given a presentation of the proposed Fiscal Years 2018-2019 Biennial Budget and Work Program (see attached). This will include a discussion and overview of the budgeted revenues, expenditures, and work initiatives for the Economic Development Task during the biennium. RECOMMENDED ACTION The Economic Development Board should approve the Budget and Work Program for Fiscal Years 2018-2019. DISCUSSION At its February 8th, 2017 meeting the Economic Development Board was given the Economic Development proposed FY2018-2019 Biennial Budget and Work Program as an information item for review. Adoption of the Economic Development budget must be approved by both the Economic Development Board and the PSRC General Assembly. On Wednesday, May 31st, 2017 the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) General Assembly adopted the Fiscal Years 2018-2019 Biennial Budget and work program which included the Economic Development Element (Task 300). At its upcoming Wednesday, June 14, 2017 meeting, the Economic Development Board will be asked to adopt the FY18-19 Biennial Budget and Work Program. To view the PSRC Adopted Biennial Budget and Work Program, Fiscal Years 2018-2019 online, please refer to: https://www.psrc.org/sites/default/files/budgetfy2018-19.pdf If you have questions, please contact Diana Lauderbach, PSRC Chief Financial Officer, at (206) 464-5416 or email [email protected]. Doc ID 2008 Packet Pg. 6 6.a Attachments: 300 Economic Development Doc ID 2008 Packet Pg. 7 6.a.a Economic Development (Task 300) Objective Provide staff support to the EDD Board of Directors and maintain, update and assist in implementation of the Regional Economic Strategy (RES), which serves as the economic development blueprint for the central Puget Sound region. Maintain the central Puget Sound region’s eligibility for economic development planning and technical assistance from the federal Economic Development Administration (EDA). Contribute to key Economic Development District (EDD) projects and activities, as required by the EDA and requested by the EDD’s Board of Directors and public agencies within the region. Coordinate with public, private and community stakeholders to develop and implement initiatives that strengthen the region’s economy. Mandates This work element provides for program development, administration and management of regional economic development planning activities as required by: 1. EDD/PSRC Memorandum of Agreement dated June 27, 2002. 2. Authority for the CPSEDD creation is by a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the counties of King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish dated May 5, 1971 and amended November 13, 2003. 3. Federal authority for the creation, recognition and funding of multi-jurisdictional economic development districts is found in the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (Public Law 89-136, 42 U.S.C. 3121 et sec. ) as amended, including the comprehensive amendments by