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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
FROM:
AI Sealf, Department of Community ..!?~elopment Director
Stacie Hoskins, Planning Manager 0 \HI
Zoe Ann Lamp, Associate Planner ~
DATE: October 3,2011
SUBJECT: Public Hearing Notice for Comments on the Draft Climate Action Plan
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Attached Legal Notice for publication in the October 5, 2011 Edition of The Leader
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Prior to formal deliberation and adoption of the Climate Action Plan, the Board of County Commissioners
and City Council will hold separate public hearings on October 17,2011 to provide an opportunity for the
general public to review and comment on the final draft of the Climate Action Plan.
BACKGROUND:
On January 7, 2008 the City Council and Board of County Commissioners approved a Joint Resolution
creating a Climate Action Committee (CAC) tasked with developing a Climate Action Plan. Beginning in
May of 2008 the Climate Action Committee, consisting of various stakeholders appointed by the Jefferson
County Board of County Commissioners and Port Townsend City Council, worked with city and county
staff to develop the plan. Community input was gathered via public open house meetings in October 2008
and June 2009. The business meetings of the Climate Action Committee provided additional opportunity
for public comments.
The City Council and Board of County Commissioners met in a joint workshop on July 21, 2011 to
review the Draft Climate Action Plan. During the meeting members. of both bodies provided suggested
changes and referred the document to the CAC. Staff made the suggested revisions to the plan and sent it
to the CAC members for review.
ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALSIPROS and CONS:
While the City and County governments will each have a major role in carrying out the objectives and
actions, successful implementation will require many diverse partners, including neighboring jurisdictions,
non-profit organizations, business leaders, and neighborhood associations. The public hearing provides an
additional opportunity for public awareness and public comment on the plan.
FISCAL IMPACT/COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
The Action Plan proposes a phased approach. It addresses specifically what the City and County
governments can do to lead by example while recognizing that funding and resources are limited. It also
recommends measures that the community should consider, as well as outreach, education, and
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partnership opportunities.
The Department of Community Development has assigned a 0.10 FTE to support the Climate Action
Committee for 2011.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the BoCC:
o Approve the joint public notice with the comment period October 5, 2011 - October 19, 2011.
o Hold a public hearing on October 17,2011
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TO: Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader
LEGAL NOTICE
Please publish one (1) time: Wednesday, October 5, 2011 in 7-pointfont
BILL:
Jefferson County Department of Community Development
621 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend W A 98368
Attn: Rose Ann Carroll
Tel: 360-379-4450 Account# 17385
DATE:
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Monday, October 3, 201 I
PUBLIC NOTICE of
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
HEARING
JEFFERSON COUNTY
& CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend have set a goal of reducing county-wide carbon-
based emissions to 80% lower than 1990 levels by the year 2050. The two jurisdictions
appointed the Climate Action Committee to prepare a Climate Action Plan that recommends
measures to achieva the goal. The Action Plan proposes a phased approach. It addresses
specifically what the City and County govemments can do to lead by example while recognizing
that funding and resources are limited. It also recommends measures that the community should
consider, as wall as outreach, education, and partnership opportunities. Finally, It outlines land
use and transportation policies that the City and County should refer to their respective planning
commissions for further consideration.
Beginning in May of 2008 the Cllmata Action Committee, consisting of various stakeholders
appointed by the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners and Port Townsend City
Council, worked with city and county staff to develop the plan. Community input was gathered via
publiC open house meetings.
SEPA Determination: The SEPA Responsible Official has determined that adoption of the
Climate Action Plan is categorically exempt from the state Environmental Policy Act (SEPA):
WAC 197-11-800 (19).
Hearing Time and Location
Two open-record public hearings are scheduled for the Climate Action Plan:
Monday, October 17, 2011:
1 0:00AM
Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC)
Board of County Commissioner's Chambers in the
Basement of the Jefferson County Courthouse
1820 Jefferson street, Port Townsend, WA
Port Townsend City Council
Council Chambers, City Hall
540 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA
6:30 PM
Persons wishing to testify regarding the Climate Action Plan may do so either by submitting oral
testimony or written comments at either of the two public hearings, or by submitting written
comments to the City Clerk, 250 Madison Street, Suite 2, Port Townsend, WA 98368. Written
comments must be received by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, October 19,2011.
BoCC and Council Chambers are handicap accassible. Arrangements to reasonably
accommodate special needs, including handicap accessibility or interpreter, will be made upon
24-hour advance notice to Pam Kolacy, City Clerk at 379-5045.
Where to View Documents:
A copy of the Climate Action Plan to be considered by the BoCC and City Council will be
available for public review at
City of Port Townsend Planning Department
250 Madison Street, Suite 3
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Jefferson County Department of Community Development
621 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
And posted on the County
http://www.co.jefferson.wa.uslcommdevelopmentlCllmateChange.htm
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City Staff Contact:
Judy Surber, (360) 379-5084
emall: jsurber@cltyofpt.us
County Staff Contact:
loa Ann Lamp (360) 379-4450
emall: zlamp@co.jefferson.wa.us
Date: Auaust 3. 2009
John Austin, Chair