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I. The updated level of service standard identifies the type of investments needed to meet future growth,and companion policies will help guide the size, location,and maintenance of the investments to expand the system to meet demand and promote equity and inclusion; and J. An updated Parks Capital Facilities Plan will match the level of service in the Parks and Recreation Element; and K. A parks impact fee is a funding tool identified in the City of Everett Comprehensive Plan and authorized under RCW 82.02 to fund new capital improvements that provide capacity for growth,and relies on the parks level of service standard and capital facility program; and L. The Planning Commission reviewed the amendments contained in this ordinance, including holding briefings and discussions on September 7, 2021, October 5, 2021, and October 19, 2021, and holding public hearings in both October meetings; and M. The Planning Commission,after hearing from the public and deliberating,voted to recommend that the city council approve the amendments contained in this ordinance, except that staff made minor amendments, to improve clarity and consistency, after the Planning Commission's consideration; and N. City staff reviewed the proposal under provisions of the State Environmental Policy Act, completed an environmental checklist, and issued a Determination of Non-Significance on August 3, 2021; and O. Notice of the proposed amendments to the comprehensive plan was sent to the Washington State Department of Commerce on July 28, 2021 and a letter of receipt was received the same day; and P. On November 17, 2021, the Everett City Council held a public hearing, after proper notice, and considered public comment and the entire record related to the code amendment contained in this ordinance; and Q. The amendments contained in this ordinance maintain consistency with the GMA and are consistent with the GMA planning goals; and R. The amendments contained in this ordinance are consistent with and supportive of the multicounty planning policies in VISION 2050; and S. The amendments contained in this ordinance are consistent with and supportive of the countywide planning policies; and T. The amendments contained in this ordinance are consistent with and supportive of goals, objectives, and policies in the city's comprehensive plan; and U. The amendments contained in this ordinance were prepared in consideration of, and consistent with,the City of Everett Parks Impact Fee Rate Study 2021; and in ORDINANCE Page 2 of 14