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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda PC 2017 07-19Jefferson County Planning Commission MEETING AGENDA Tri-Area Community Center July 19, 2017 P: 360-379-4450 621 Sheridan St. F: 360-379-4451 Port Townsend WA 98368 plancomm@co.jefferson.wa.us 5:30 pm OPENING BUSINESS • Call to Order/Roll Call • Approval of Agenda • Approval of previous Meeting Minutes, if available • Commissioner Announcements • Director Updates • Introduction of new Central Services Director, Mark McCauley • Election of Chair and Co-Chair 6:00 pm DISCUSSION Topic • Comprehensive Plan Update o Transportation Goals and Policies • Critical Areas Ordinance Update o Geologically Hazardous Areas • Preview for August: Site specific map and Unified Development Code revisions 7:00 pm OBSERVER COMMENT When the Chair recognizes you to speak, please begin by stating your name and address. Please be aware that the observer comment period is … i An optional time period dedicated to listening to the public, not a question and answer session. The Planning Commission is not required to provide response; ii Offered at the Chair’s discretion when there is time; iii Not a public hearing – comments made during this time will not be part of any hearing record; iv May be structured with a three-minute per person time limit. 7:15 pm CLOSING BUSINESS • Summary of today’s meeting • Follow-up action items • Agenda Items for the following Planning Commission meeting 7:30 pm ADJOURNMENT • Thank you for coming and participating in your government at work! Transportation Goals and Policies Goal or Policy Description Action Reason Preliminary Draft – last update: 7/12/2017 - G:\PLANNING\Planning Commission MASTER FOLDER\PC General\PC 2017\07.19.17 Agenda\Agenda Items\Preliminary Draft Transportation Goals and Policies.docx 1 | Page Purpose Our Transportation infrastructure is extremely important to all aspects of our lives and includes local roads, State Highways, trails, sidewalks, bike lanes, parking lots, and transit routes. The purpose of the Transportation Element is to analyze current conditions and plan for future use for both motorized and non-motorized vehicles, and pedestrian travel in coordination with the State Department of Transportation. N/A N/A HIGHWAYS AND ARTERIALS TRG 1.0 Provide a safe, convenient, efficient and integrated multimodal highway and arterial system for the movement of people and goods, one that is functionally well maintained, reflects local environment, and meets the demands of the future. Revise Per Public Works TRP 1.1 Provide for a Level of Service C, or better, for rural County Road facilities based upon Average Annual Daily Trips. Retain Per Public Works TRP1.2 Provide for a Level of Service D, or better, on all County Road facilities within Urban Growth Areas, the Port Ludlow Master Planned Resorts, and Designated Tourist Corridors as established by the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization, based upon Average Annual Daily Trips. Revise Per Public Works TRP 1.3 Minimize life cycle costs of the County transportation system by preserving and maintaining both the adequacy and operating condition of the existing transportation system. Retain Per Public Works TRP 1.4 Maintain the efficiency of traffic flow by monitoring traffic, upgrading traffic control devices, and developing traffic management techniques as appropriate. Retain Per Public Works TRP 1.5 Require that streets are designed and constructed to County standards to efficiently and effectively meet the needs of the community and promote overall transportation safety. Retain Per Public Works TRP 1.6 Require use of access management techniques to regulate driveway access. Retain Per Public Works Transportation Goals and Policies Goal or Policy Description Action Reason Preliminary Draft – last update: 7/12/2017 - G:\PLANNING\Planning Commission MASTER FOLDER\PC General\PC 2017\07.19.17 Agenda\Agenda Items\Preliminary Draft Transportation Goals and Policies.docx 2 | Page TRP 1.7 Encourage the retention and use of roadway features in rural areas that enhance rural character, minimize impervious surfaces, and minimize cost to taxpayers and developers. Revise Per Public Works TRP 1.8 Prevent glare and minimize pollution to the night sky through the use of appropriate roadway lighting and fixtures without compromising public safety. Retain Per Public Works TRP 1.9 Encourage the retention or use of roadway features that enhance rural qualities by applying appropriate rural standards. Consolidate With TRP 1.7 per Public Works TRP 1.9 Enhance urban qualities by applying appropriate urban standards in Urban Growth Areas and Master Planned Resorts. Retain Per Public Works TRP 1.10 Design roadways in the County Road system according to their functional classification and forecasted 20-year traffic demand. Retain Per Public Works PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TRG 2.0 Promote a coordinated and integrated public transportation system available to all residents, and guests, and those without personal transportation options in Jefferson Countythat is reliable, safe, cost effective, energy efficient, and contributes to the cultural and economic betterment of the residents of Jefferson County. Revise Per Public Works TRP 2.1 Support existing public transportation programs and coordinate with the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization to improve the system as needed, and consider including Kitsap County, Bainbridge Island and Seattle. Retain Revise Per Public Works Per PC TRP 2.2 Encourage cooperation between private transportation providers and public transportation providers. Revise Per Staff TRP 2.3 Provide 8,400 Annual Transit Revenue Service Hours (ATRSH) or a minimum Level of Service of 270 ATRSH per 1,000 County-wide population for fixed routes in Jefferson County. Additionally, as a planning guideline, seek to provide the Level of Service for Transit Service Links adopted by the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization’s Plan for routes that have an origin or destination in Jefferson County. Retain Per Public Works Transportation Goals and Policies Goal or Policy Description Action Reason Preliminary Draft – last update: 7/12/2017 - G:\PLANNING\Planning Commission MASTER FOLDER\PC General\PC 2017\07.19.17 Agenda\Agenda Items\Preliminary Draft Transportation Goals and Policies.docx 3 | Page TRP 2.4 Provide convenient automobile, pedestrian, and bicycle access to park and ride facilities on arterial/collector routes where warranted and cost effective. Revise Per Public Works TRP 2.5 Ensure that retail shopping facilities, offices, industrial and residential developments and similar uses are designed to accommodate public transit plans and goals by involvingCoordinate with Jefferson Transit in the planning and permit review process, to identify and invest in road and pedestrian improvements that support transit use, reliability, safety, retail shopping facilities, offices, and industrial and residential development. Revise Per Public Works TRP 2.6 Identify and invest in road and pedestrian improvements that support transit reliability and safety, and encourage use of the public transportation system. Consolidate With 2.5 per Public Works TRP 2.7 Promote and enhance passenger and freight travel opportunities, including development of air and water transportation alternatives. Delete Per Public Works TRP 2.6 Encourage public transportation agencies to use technology based software which would allow for better coordination with other public transportation providers, agencies, and customers. New Per Public Works TRP 2.7 Coordinate with the PRTPO and other jurisdictions to ensure that adequate Washington State Ferry System service is provided to the community. Move From TRP 6.1 Per Public Works TRP 2.8 Encourage the adoption of electric and autonomous vehicle sharing programs for public use, and electric vehicle fleets by governmental and business organizations. New Per Energy LLC TRP 2.9 Support development of a comprehensive network of electric changing stations that facilitate electric vehicle use. This should include the streamlined inter-jurisdictional processes between the County, PUD, Washington Department of Transportation, Port of Port Townsend, and other agencies. New Per Energy LLC NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION TRG 3.0 Provide safe, accessible and convenient routes, trails, parking facilities, trail heads, and other amenities that promote the use of non-motorized travel in a manner that is integrated with other forms of transportation. Retain Per Public Works Transportation Goals and Policies Goal or Policy Description Action Reason Preliminary Draft – last update: 7/12/2017 - G:\PLANNING\Planning Commission MASTER FOLDER\PC General\PC 2017\07.19.17 Agenda\Agenda Items\Preliminary Draft Transportation Goals and Policies.docx 4 | Page TRP 3.1 Using established standards and in accordance with the Non-motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan, provide facilities for safe bicycle and pedestrian travel. Consolidate Into TRP 3.5 per Public Works TRP 3.2 Encourage development of a non-motorized transportation network between all major activity centers in Jefferson County in accordance with the Non-motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan. Consolidate Into TRP 3.5 per Public Works TRP 3.3 Promote the development of new trails and linkages between trails in accordance with the Non-motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan and in coordination with Federal, State, and regional agencies, utilities, and citizen groups Consolidate Into TRP 3.5 per Public Works TRP 3.4 Promote development of an integrated trail system in the County in accordance with the Non-motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan by seeking opportunities to provide links between existing trails during planning for improvements to the County transportation system and in review of land development proposals. Consolidate Into TRP 3.5 per Public Works TRP 3.1 Using established standards, pPromote coordinated and safe bicycle, equestrian, and pedestrian way improvements in accordance with the Non- motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan, and in coordination with Federal, State, and regional agencies, utilities, and citizen groups, emphasizing access to schools, parks, employment, and major activity service centers, and mass transit facilities (ferry, bus, etc.), while seeking opportunities to provide links between existing trails during land use and transportation system development planning. Evaluate safety issues for bicycle and pedestrian travel near schools and identify potential improvements. Revise To include TRP 3.1- 3.4 & 3.10 Per Public Works TRP 3.6 Require that roadway improvements and new subdivisions within the defined school pedestrian walking zone meet established standards intended to ensure the safety of pedestrians. Move To Goal 4.0 section per Public Works TRP 3.2 Support educational opportunities for children and adults that will encourage safe use of roadways, trails, and sidewalks for all transportation modes. Retain Per Public Works Transportation Goals and Policies Goal or Policy Description Action Reason Preliminary Draft – last update: 7/12/2017 - G:\PLANNING\Planning Commission MASTER FOLDER\PC General\PC 2017\07.19.17 Agenda\Agenda Items\Preliminary Draft Transportation Goals and Policies.docx 5 | Page TRP 3.3 Promote safe, convenient, and protected bicycle parking at activity centers such as schools, parks, commercial centers, employment and service centers, and mass transit facilities (ferry, bus, etc.) in accordance with the Non- motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan. Retain Per Public Works TRP 3.4 In coordination with the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan and the Non-motorized Transportation and Recreation Trails Plan, provide signage for on-street segments of bicycle, pedestrian, and equestrian routes in accordance with the Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Retain Per Public Works TRP 3.10 Promote development of adequate pedestrian walkways and crossings, where appropriate, including facilities separated from the roadway, in accordance with the Non-motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan. Evaluate safety issues associated with pedestrian and bicycle travel near school sites and identify potential improvements. Consolidate Into TRP 3.5 per Public Works TRP 3.5 Encourage buffering between motorized travel and non-motorized transportation modes, where appropriate and economically feasible. Move From TRP 10.7 per Public Works TRP 3.6 Continue to update the Non-Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan by reference. New Per Staff TRP 3.7 Electric-assist bicycles, as defined by WA State RCW 46.04.169, are to be driven on same trails, bicycle lanes, and roads as pedaled bicycles. Towards reduced used of fossil fuels and greater community wellness in a county with a high median age, expanded use of electric-assist bicycles will be encouraged. This includes but is not limited to safe siting of E-bicycle charging stations in public-right-of-ways. New Per Energy LLC LAND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TRG 4.0 Encourage land use types, mixes, and densities that promote efficient multi- modal transportation systems. Retain Per Public Works TRP 4.1 Reinforce the link between land use and public multimodal transportation by promoting urban residential densities within urban growth areas. Revise Per Public Works Transportation Goals and Policies Goal or Policy Description Action Reason Preliminary Draft – last update: 7/12/2017 - G:\PLANNING\Planning Commission MASTER FOLDER\PC General\PC 2017\07.19.17 Agenda\Agenda Items\Preliminary Draft Transportation Goals and Policies.docx 6 | Page TRP 4.2 Encourage innovative land development proposals that are consistent with the County Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element and Rural Element which minimize the need for expanding the road system, and utilize the capacity of the existing transportation system, including the capacity of transit and non- motorized modes., and avoid costly expansion of the system. Revise Per Public Works TRP 4.3 Consider the use of impact fees as a means to ensure that adequate facilities (including, but not limited to transit, pedestrian facilities, bikeways or road shoulders) are available to serve new growth and development, and to maintain adopted level of service standards for those facilities. Retain Per Public Works TRP 4.4 Enhance transportation system safety by requiring appropriate facility design, including providing landscaping and setbacks adjacent to transportation facilities, and limiting access where appropriate. Revise Per Public Works TRP 4.5 Protect outstanding scenic vistas accessible from transportation facilities through site design, and provide visual, and where possible and appropriate, physical, access to these resources. Retain Per Public Works TRP 4.6 Require that subdivision and commercial project designs address the following issues: Revise Per Public Works a. Cost effective transit and delivery of emergency service; b. Provisions for all transportation modes; c. Dedication of rights of way for existing and future transportation needs; d. Motorized and non-motorized access; e. Shoulders, sidewalks, trail connections, and bicycle pathways; f. Compatibility between motorized vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users; g. Inclusion of transit friendly design elements; h. Adequate parking for non-peak periods; and i. Frontage improvements and roadway features to meet urban design standards within the Irondale-Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area and, when appropriate, the Port Ludlow Master Planned Resort. Transportation Goals and Policies Goal or Policy Description Action Reason Preliminary Draft – last update: 7/12/2017 - G:\PLANNING\Planning Commission MASTER FOLDER\PC General\PC 2017\07.19.17 Agenda\Agenda Items\Preliminary Draft Transportation Goals and Policies.docx 7 | Page TRP 4.7 Provide adequate right-of-way for future transportation needs, through implementation of a systematic right-of-way acquisition program, by limiting encroachment of structures or ancillary uses into the right-of-way (e.g., setbacks), requiring right-of-way dedication or easements as part of development approval, and by acquiring right-of-way for future needs through purchase from willing sellers. Retain Per Public Works TRP 4.8 Ensure that unacceptable safety hazards will be mitigated. The definition of unacceptable will be based on analysis of the existing facility(s) and the current standards for that facility(s) contained in commonly used and adopted transportation publications. Retain Per Public Works TRP 4.9 Ensure that the Level of Service for County roads are met for existing and proposed development concurrent with proposed development prior to issuing development approvals, by requiring traffic impact analyses where appropriate. Retain Revise Per Public Works Per PC & Staff TRP 4.10 Ensure that new developments that would generate traffic that would significantly decrease the Level of Service below the adopted Level of Service Standard for an intersection or roadway segment not be approved without stipulations for mitigation. When a new development would lower the Level of Service below the adopted Level of Service Standard, require the development proponent to mitigate the impact by one of the following: Retain Per Public Works 1. Construct improvements that restore the Level of Service to the adopted Level of Service Standard; 2. Contribute an impact fee that is a proportionate share of the cost of improvements related to the development; 3. Implement alternative measures such as Transportation Demand Management (TDM), project phasing, or other appropriate measures determined by the County that will avoid the impact. TRP 4.11 Encourage land use development patterns and support technologies that reduce the demand for increased capacity on roadways. Consolidate With TRP 4.2 Per Public Works TRP 4.12 Ensure that proposed roads on unopened public rights-of-way are constructed to appropriate County standards based on their function, location, projected traffic, and potential for future circulation. Retain Per Public Works Transportation Goals and Policies Goal or Policy Description Action Reason Preliminary Draft – last update: 7/12/2017 - G:\PLANNING\Planning Commission MASTER FOLDER\PC General\PC 2017\07.19.17 Agenda\Agenda Items\Preliminary Draft Transportation Goals and Policies.docx 8 | Page TRP 4.13 Require that roadway improvements and new subdivisions within the defined school pedestrian walking zone meet established standards intended to ensure the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists. Move From TRP 3.6 Per Public Works TRG 5.0 Provide additional roadway aesthetic features that are consistent with surrounding land use. Retain Per Public Works TRP 5.1 Develop additional features that enhance accessibility to and visibility of commercial establishments, and apply the features to the appropriate locations. Retain Per Public Works TRP 5.2 Protect arterials and highways from encroachment and congestion by access, utilizing appropriate traffic mitigation techniques for commercial development and other impediments to flow. Move? To Goal 6.0 section Per Public Works TRP 5.3 Ensure that local access roads provide through passage at appropriate speeds that minimize impacts to the surrounding area, and discharge to an appropriate facility. Move? To Goal 6.0 section Per Public Works TRG 6.0 Ensure that the transportation system in Jefferson County includes all modes of transportation, and encourages the efficient movement of goods, services and passengers and is integratedin coordination with the a statewide system. Revise Per Public Works TRP 6.1 Coordinate with the PRTPO and other jurisdictions to ensure that adequate Washington State Ferry System service is provided to the community. Move To Goal 2.0 Per Public Works TRP 6.1 Allow the use of public funds that ensure that appropriate transportation facilities are in place at the time of development in designated commercial and industrial zones. Retain Per Public Works TRP 6.2 Ensure that access to the major air and water transportation facilities via county arterials and state highways is safe, efficient, and coordinated with other transportation modes. Retain Per Public Works TRP 6.3 Recognize the existence and current use of private small airfields, landing strips, and private helistops in land use decisions, and ensure proposed expansions of these private facilities meet all required development criteria. Retain Per Public Works INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION Transportation Goals and Policies Goal or Policy Description Action Reason Preliminary Draft – last update: 7/12/2017 - G:\PLANNING\Planning Commission MASTER FOLDER\PC General\PC 2017\07.19.17 Agenda\Agenda Items\Preliminary Draft Transportation Goals and Policies.docx 9 | Page TRG 7.0 Ensure that the Jefferson County Transportation Plan reflects public desire and is coordinated and consistent with the plans of state, regional, and local governments. Delete Per Public Works TRP TRG 7.0 Ensure efficient management of all transportation resources through cooperation in planning and project development with Federal, State, regional, and local jurisdictions, the PRTPO, and the Public. Revise And make new goals 7.0 Per Public Works TRP 7.1 Coordinate with relevant agencies in the development of federal, state, and county regulations and guidelines for transportation of hazardous materials through the County. Retain Per Public Works TRP 7.3 Reduce duplication of services, program costs, and increase the quality of service. Consolidate With TRP 7.4 Per Public Works TRP 7.2 Coordinate planning for transportation improvements and projects with the facilities/utility planning activities of other agencies and utilities in order to reduce duplication of service, ensure that per-project costs are reduced, environmental impacts minimized, and community inconvenience and disruption lessened, while increasing the quality of service. Revise To include TRP 7.3 TRP 7.3 Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) in all transportation projects. Retain Per Public Works TRG 8.0 Ensure that transportation planning includes extensive opportunities for public involvement. Retain Per Public Works TRP 8.1 Consider convening a transportation advisory committee to assist the County with transportation planning and implementation issues. Retain Per Public Works TRIP 8.2 Consider cConducting a public process to develop local criteria and standards for arterial, collector, and local access streets, commercial and residential development, and roadway maintenance. Revise Per Public Works DEMAND MANAGEMENT TRG 9.0 Promote Transportation Ddemand Mmanagement programs as a means of reducing traffic, minimizing environmental impacts such as climate change, and optimizing existing transportation investments. Retain Revise Per Public Works Per Local 2020 TRP 9.1 Encourage employers to reduce single-occupancy commuting by offering flexible work schedules, telecommuting options, subsidized transit passes, Retain Revise Per Public Works Per Staff and Local 2020 Transportation Goals and Policies Goal or Policy Description Action Reason Preliminary Draft – last update: 7/12/2017 - G:\PLANNING\Planning Commission MASTER FOLDER\PC General\PC 2017\07.19.17 Agenda\Agenda Items\Preliminary Draft Transportation Goals and Policies.docx 10 | Page and incentives to carpooling. that reduce peak period travel and lessen the need for roadway capacity. TRP 9.2 Encourage employers to provide on-site facilities that encourage use of alternative transportation modes, such as transit shelters and covered bike racks, lockers, and showers at work sites Retain Per Public Works TRP 9.3 Facilitate transportation demand management by coordinating and assisting in the development of transit amenities and non-motorized transportation facilities in County Road or highway improvements, including bus pullouts, passenger shelters, bypass lanes, park-and-ride facilities, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and multi-purpose trails, where appropriate. Retain Per Public Works TRP 9.4 Participate with state government and transit agencies in developing, promoting, and facilitating regional ridesharing through such programs as parking management, and ride match services and preferential parking for carpools and vanpools. Retain Per Public Works ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY TRG 10.0 Provide transportation facilities and services that are energy efficient, protect and enhance the environment, and preserve the existing residential quality of life. Retain Per Public Works TRP 10.1 Continue the County’s twenty-year commitment to use only mechanical and manual methods to control roadside vegetation. Retain Per Public Works TRP 10.2 Ensure that all transportation projects comply with the Jefferson County Critical Areas Ordinance in order to protect critical areas, preserve open space, and maintain wildlife habitat in transportation projects and planning. Include the mitigation of adverse impacts on water resources, drainage patterns, and soils in the design of transportation facilities. Retain Per Public Works TRP 10.3 Protect air quality by improving the operating efficiency of the overall transportation system, through the effective use of different modesmultimodal transportation. Revise Per Public Works TRP 10.4 Promote the conservation of energy through transportation demand management policies and techniques. Retain Per Public Works Transportation Goals and Policies Goal or Policy Description Action Reason Preliminary Draft – last update: 7/12/2017 - G:\PLANNING\Planning Commission MASTER FOLDER\PC General\PC 2017\07.19.17 Agenda\Agenda Items\Preliminary Draft Transportation Goals and Policies.docx 11 | Page TRP 10.5 Address environmental retrofitting of transportation facilities, including the implementation of storm water facility best management practices and the replacement of culverts that impede fish passage, as opportunities and funding allows. Retain Per Public Works TRP 10.6 Transportation facilities and services shall be sited, designed, or buffered to fit in harmoniously with their surroundings, as appropriate. When sited within or adjacent to residential areas, special attention should be given to traffic, noise, light, and glare impacts. Revise Per Public Works TRP 10.7 Evaluate all transportation, plans and projects for opportunities to adapt and mitigate the effects of climate change. New Per Local 2020 TRP 10.7 Encourage buffering between motorized travel and non-motorized transportation modes, where appropriate and economically feasible. Move To Goal 3.0 Non-motorized Transportation TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TRG 11.0 TRG 11.0 Develop a transportation improvement program that is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Continue to update the Transportation Improvement Plan consistent with, and incorporated by reference into the Comprehensive Plan Delete Revise per Public Works per Staff TRP 11.1 TRP 11.1 Roadway improvement projects included in the County’s Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program shall be consistent with the goals and policies of the Transportation Element, other elements of the County’s Comprehensive Plan, and the Non-motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan. Roadway improvement projects included in the County’s Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program shall be consistent with the goals and policies of the Transportation Element, and other elements of the County’s Comprehensive Plan, and the Non-motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan. Delete Revise per Public Works per Staff TRP 11.2 Projects included in the transportation improvement program shall be evaluated and ranked using the County’s adopted Road Project Priority Programming System and the criteria included therein. Delete per Public Works Transportation Goals and Policies Goal or Policy Description Action Reason Preliminary Draft – last update: 7/12/2017 - G:\PLANNING\Planning Commission MASTER FOLDER\PC General\PC 2017\07.19.17 Agenda\Agenda Items\Preliminary Draft Transportation Goals and Policies.docx 12 | Page TRP 11.3 In order to provide needed improvements to local access roads that function as collectors and ensure that appropriate standards are applied, consider developing a local functional classification system that includes sub- classifications for local access roads. Delete per Public Works ACTION KEY How many per this element? Adjustment % difference Retain - it's still valid, relevant, feasible, achievable, cost-effective Delete – has been codified, combined with another goal or policy, no longer relevant, etc. Move - more appropriate somewhere else, different goal, element, etc. Consolidate - with another goal or policy Revise - re-write to be more accurate, concise or up to date, or include input New - to reflect new information, law or the needs of the public Total Actions (changes = total minus retained) Goals (after assessment) Policies (after assessment) PC = Planning Commission