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\IN weekof Augusts,2013
Chairman John Austin called the meeting to order at the appointed time m the presence of
Commissioner David Sullivan and Commissioner Phil Johnson.
PDBLICCOMMENTPERIOD: The fallowing is a summary ofcomments made by
citizens in attendance a the meeting and reflect their personal opinions:
• A citizen stated it is net a good idea to spray chemicals mar water sources to elhniunte Knotweed,
• A citizen commented they have researched Knotweed and the health benefits it provides;
• A citizen urged the Commissioners to work with her group on establishing a Home -Rule type of
Government;
• A citizen stated his group gathered the necessary 2,500 signatures needed to put Freeholder's on
the ballet;
• Acifizen thanked the County stag for their professionalism regarding Home -Rule and voiced concern
over the proposed filing date; citizens may not be informed yr time;
• A citizen statedi1) The Jefferson County Democrats neither support nn endorse Home Rule; and 2)
They are developing a committee to irdirrm the public;
• Aeifizen sot ed: 1) Concerns regarding the Noontime Management Plan tSMP) conditional use permit;
2) The NOAA bas dual roles which conflict with each other; and 3) The website which addresses
finfish aquzculture is inadequate;
• A citizen thanked the Commissioners and County stufffor contributing toward conmurdty safety by
moving forward with the Quilcene Complete Stmetc project;
• A citizen stated: 1) Insecticides and herbicides me causing Parkinson's Disease in 33 -800% of patients;
sort 2) Baker City, Oregau had to boil wa[cr for a week due to Cryptospoddium in their water system;
and
• A citizen commented on the need for a Community Bill of Rights and the ability to put initiatives on a
ballot;
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENTA GENDA: Commissioner
Sullivan moved to approve all the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Johnson
secondM the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 37-13 re: Create County Project M.P. 2945 to MP. 295.0; Doucette
Complete Roses; Jefferson County Public Wnks
2. AGREEMENT re: Organivationd Effectiveness ' training; In the Amount of $4,00; Jefferson
County Department of Community Development; FastUdek Communications. Tiro Crosby
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3. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. Iv: Marketing and Feediad Services fa Watershed Ill���rrriiilll
Stewardship Resource Center; Enviroranental Protection Act Grant #PO- 0010860; In the Amount
of $16,500; leffrson County Depanment of Community Development;
ISE Consultants
4. AGREEMENT re: Binh to Three(3) Years; In the Amount of $7,750; Jefferson County Public
Health; Pon Townsend School District
5. AGREEMENT re: Binh to Three (3) Years; In the Amount of $7,750; Jefferson County Public
Heath; Chimacum School District
6. AGREEMENT, Amendment No.1 re: School Based Health Center; Additional Amount of
$26,000 for a Total of 691,000; )effers in County Public Health; Jefferson Mental Health
Services
7. AGREEMENT re: Community Access Services; In the Amount of $20,196; Jefferson County
Public Health; Concerned Citizens
8. AGREEMENT NO. C1400033. Interagency re: Local Source Control Assistance to Reduce
Pollution to Water Resources; In the Amount of $175,000; Jefferson County Public Healdn;
Washington Site Depanment of Ecology
9. AGREEMENT re: School Norse Corp Progrem; N the Amount of $32,145 plus mileage;
Jeffrsm County Public Health; Olympic Educational Service District 114 (OESD)
10. AGREEMENT re: Nurse Home Visitation Services; In the Amount of $176,740; Jefferson
County Public Health; Washington Daly Learning Fund, (dba: Thrive by Five Worthington)
11. AGREEMENT re: Conservation Futures Project. L. Brown Trust II Prciecq In the Amount of
$24,900; Jeffn County Public Hea is Jefferson Land Thus
11 AGREEMENT re: Hoh Shop Fuel System; In the Amount of $47,656.30; Jefferson County
Public Works; Pacific Enviromnental Services Company
13. AGREEMENT No. DT'FH70 -11 -E -00039, Amendment No. 2 re : Snow Creek Road Culver
Replacement, M.P. 371 Project No, CR1899; Additional Amount ofM52,200 for a Total of
$ 622100; Jefferson County Public Works Federal Highway Adminiraon (FHWA)
14. AGREEMENT m: Indian Island County Park (case; To the Amount of $0.00; Jefferson County
Public Works; Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
15. Organizational Chart, Amendment oc Prosecuting Attorney's Office
16. Advisory Board Appointment vc Jeff n County Conservation Futures Oversight
Committee; Four (4) Year Term expires August 5,2017; Representing Climate Change Interest,
Craig Schrader
17. Letter of Appreciation re: Funding Support for Upper Hoh Road Repairs; Senator Parry Morey
and Representative Derek Kilmer
18. Payment of Jefferson County Vcucherg Warri Dated July 22,2013 Totaling $852,40.54
and Dared July 26, 2013 Totaling $3,882.90
19. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated July 19, 2013 and Totaling $73,123.05
AT Warrants Done by Payroll Dated July 6, 2013 Totaling $120,385.69 and Dated July 19, 2013
Totaling $15,503.97
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COAMSSIONERSBRIEFINGSESSION. Commissioner Sullivan reported on the
fallowing:
The Development tassisted the Pmt o4Pmt Angeka in receivingm EOm1n1r1IC
Development Administration (EEA) Grant
Apprmwl ofM hums. Cormnissioner Johnwn moved to approve the regular meeting
minutes of May 29, 2013 and June 3, 2013 as presented Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion
which carried by a commissions vote
DISCUSSION re: Proposed ResaluROn callingfor a special election on whether to
choose a Board of Freeholders to dr pta Nome Rule Charierfor J f rson County mdPrescribing
lheprocedurefor the election ofsach Freeholders: County Administrator Philip Morley noted that the
Home-Rulc Cluster issue on the Agenda was listed under the Commissioner Briefing Session when it
should be on the Regular Agenda. Chief Deputy Auditrr Elections Coordinator Karen Carmel and
Administrator Morley explained the procedures and processes for creating a Home -Rule Charter and
candidates for the Freeholder positions.
Ms. Carmel stood that the Jeff nCounty Auditor's office received over 2,400 signatures submitted
by petitioners. The threshold nceded was 2,010. The Auditor's staff verified that 2,024 signatures were
valid and stopped counfing as the threshold was met.
County Administrator Morley reviewed the terms of the Freeholder positions as outlined In the proposed
Resolution. It was announced that there win be an iNbnnamin forum regarding Home -Rude Charter on
Monday, August 12, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in Ne Superior Court Courtroom for individuals seeking more
information on the topic and individuals interested in Sling for the office of Freeholder.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 31b43 re: In the matter of calling for a
special election on whether in choose a Board of Freeholders us frame a County Charter; and t0 choose
Freeholders to draft a Home Rule Charter for Jefferson County and prescribing the procedure for the
election of such Freeholders. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a
membranes vote.
The meeting was recessed at 9:59 a.m. and reconvened at 10:10 arw with all three
Commissioners present Due in the large number of the citizens in ahendance for the hearing, the Board
concurred to move the meeting in the Cotton Building located at 609 Water Street in downtown Port
TOVmsemd. The meeting was recessed at 10:11 am The meeting was reconvened of 11:00 a.m. etc doe
Cotton Building with all three Commissioners present.
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HRARINGw; Proposed Formssrm gePark d Recreation Duuer/eC Kala Poim: County
Administrator Philip Morley gave an overview of the proposed Resolution. A petition has been
submitted to establish a Park and Recreation District in Kala Point The Petition was certified by the
Jeff n County Auditor's Office. Per RC W 36.69.040 the Commissioners most hold a public hearing
and dereanme the of the proposed Park azrl Recreation District. The lousing notice was
published in the Pon Townsend /Jefferson County Leader newspaper on July 10, 17 and 24, 2013.
The boundary of the Proposed Park and Recreation District is described as the seen known as "a Point
and described as Voter Precinct 304. Once the Park and Recreation District is named and the boundaries
are set, the proposition for the formation shall be submitted to the voters of precinct 304 for
their approval or rejection at the next general election held on November 5, 2013.
Chairman Austin opened the hearing for public testimony.
Ron Gregory. Port Ludlow: Soared that he is a Pon Ludlow resident and asked what will be the name of
the Port Ludlow DisMat? Chairman Austin replied the hcaring is for Kids Point and County
Administrator Philip Morley said he would answer any questions regarding Pon Ludlow after the
meeting. Mr. Gregory went on to give testimony and reported that The Leader newspaper did a segment
on the Municipal Park Country. He read aloud a comment Nor Chairman Austin was quoted saying
"While inflation increases by several percenmge points each year, property tax increases are limited to I
Percent Non - mandated services, such as parks, often get cut, and the dollars that remain become
steadily less effective." He wants to know where Chairman Austin received his Information for Mat
statement. If Me mgument is we need an additional laving district because we have inadequate resources
because of high inflation, he'd like to know what he rate of inflation is.
Bill Kamse Ka{a Point. Pon Townsend, State U is aging to emkrstrnd Me idea behind a Park and
Recreation District for Kids Point. He believes it would have no fimetion. He sorted that the parks and
recreation areas of Rafe Point are privately owned and he does not we fast ever changing. The apparent
reason for this is in avoid paying property tax for a Metropolitan Park and Recreation District. From
what he's heard, having a Kala Point Pink and Recreation District would not exclude Kala Point from a
Metropolitan Park and Recreation District. It seems to him Mane is no point and the hearing is a wrote.
Nancy Losels, Kahr P' t Post T rM Stated she.agrees with the previous pubic testimony and
stated she does not see a point in having a Park and Recreation District for Kola Point. Many citizens
Mwe do not want to have one either. She does not think that the idea of the Park and Recreation District
was Polly explained in the people who signed the petition. She does not think that the People in Kala
Point want in renege on Paying taxes and believes they world be willing to pay for a park because it
benefits everybody.
S eac[k K { P' P T and Stated as aKala POim resident, he is dismayed antra selfish
and ill-conceived intent to establish a public Park District designed to offer no public service in the
midst of a prrvars community in an openly stated effort to avoid paying taxes for the Metropolitan Park
and Recreation District. Mr. Barlik stated it is u nurute that in his community there resides a wool
number that camot be satisfied to live contentedly in the company of others. It seems their primary
directive is to be left alone. He expressed that Park District proposals such as this, and the underlying
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complaints they represent, are the product of handful of malcontents whose sole interest is the
avoidance of regulatory control and public Mellon without regard to their social value. The persistence
of fire small fraction door see every ruling in revenue decision as an act of oppression makes it
exceedingly difficult to detect the legitimacy of their plea when their message Is presented in such a
forceful and negative fashion. The vast majority of Kala Point residents embrace the concept of a shared
presence, seeing themselves not only as members of a local association, but also as citizens of Jefferson
County, occupants of Quimper Peninsula and consumers of the many private and public services offered
in Port Townsend and Port Hadlock Tri-Area. He stated a great many of Kala Point residents drive the
roads, visit the parks, use the humors and more importantly have muro mend recognition of social
good by their willingness to pay for their fair share, even if not directly benefitting. He urged the
Commissioners to kill she misguided isolationist park district proposal that only sores an distract them
and draw energy farm legitimate efforts to move forward on projects based on caring, reason and
fm'mess.
Tom Thiersch. unincorawardsil Jefferson Courts, Stated County Administrator Philip Morley pointed out
two very important things regarding the roles of the County Commissioner; deciding on the name and
determining the boundaries of the proposed park district. Wlmt the Commissioners are not permitted,
empowered and carrot do urMx the law, is to decide whether or not this measure goes forward ro the
ballot. The testimony he has heard an for is that residents don't want this put on the ballot, but that is not
a choice those folks have. When there was a similar hearing on the Port Ludlow proposal, Commissioner
Sullivan commented after the fact that he had heard no testimony regarding the issue of which area; of
the proposed district would benefit from the creation of the district. Mr. Thierseb stated that would be
one of the things the Commissioners would have on consider in adjusting the boundaries and if there is a
public benefit? He stated that County Administrator Motley's explanation of the concept of `benefit' is
extremely hrosd. Anything that says there is not going to be a benefit is going to have on he fairly
specific on have any weight. Mr. Thimsch reminded the Commissioners on what kind of testimony they
an actually bear an this subject. The issue on whether or not the issue needs to be placed an the ballot is
not within the Commissioners' purview.
Doutilas Loaf "a P Pon Townsend Staled he cannot dispute the previous testimony's remarks
regarding the Commissioners' auction at the hearing, however be believes the proposal seems to be
setting up a sham park district for the sole purpose of avoiding County tares He believes it is absolutely
wrong. Mr_ I,ceds expressed his concern rent he feels the Kola Point Park and Recreation District is an
illegal petition,
Dick Schulte, Kala Polar, P Townsend, Stated he understood that even thous citizens cannot ask the
Commissioners to withhold putting the Kohn Point Park and Recreation District on the ballot, he will ask
anyway. He sees absolutely no real value of a Kale Point Park and Recreation District. The petition was
sold to the petitioners as a trot dodge. Mr. Schulte references an email that was sent around Kola Point
with a headline chat read "Avoid County tares, sign this petition." There is no public property or
facilities in Lou Point. This district would significantly overlap the responsibilities of our homeowners
association that already exists. Based on feedback from the County's munney, residents now understand
that even if a Park and Recreation District was set up for Kala Point, they would not avoid the taxation
of a MetmpoGmn Park Disrupt (MPD). Mr. Schulte stated that most of the residents of Kala Point would
be willing to support an MPH if one is formed. The majority of Kale Point residents are proud an be a
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Pat of Jefferson County and Port Townsend and they want to do their fair share to support it
Jay Ckarthicafte, Kida Point, Pon Townsend Reiterated that a petition was rendered and validated by the
County Anditoq cenified to the Commissioners. He stated that the Commissionees roles under RCW
36.69.040 and 36.69.050 are very limited. Mr. Ganhwahe emphasized that the Commissioners do not
have the authority to block or delay balloting on the basis of what you perceive to be judgment as to the
necessity. He mentioned that the parade of people who purport in represent the interest of everyone in
Katy Point have tar authority to block or delay balloting either vast noted that 134 Kala Pour registered
voters executed the petition_ The Kale Point Owner's Association (KPOA) is lobbying the
Commissioners to kill the measure before it gets to the ballot which is pretty characteristic of the KPOA,
they don't like to see the members actually get in vote on things. The Commissioners have no power in
killing the measure and the KPOA does not have any special standing to do that either. Mr. Garthwaite
noted that KPOA as an ends$ is not a registered voter. He believes that the KPOA attorney who
responded in a letter dated July 23, 2013 made all sons of false, self- serving statements,
mischaracteriaation of facts and law and he stated that was their usual practice. He commented that the
KPOA likes to bully their way to what the tiny leadership element wants. These are the some folks that
tried in ignore federal law on member satellite dishes, tried N circumvent State Interaction statutes on
firearm possession and carry, threatened to fine KPOA members for possession and sale of radio
transmitters — which is an authority granted only to the federal communications by preemption Mr.
Geothermic reported that two weeks ago the KPOA issued cease and desist notices to members that were
circulating the legal petition on this muff. He stated that was interference, which was a gross
misdemeanor Under Washington law it is a criminal offense to interfere whh the collection of petition
signatures. He recommended that the Commissioners be careful on where the KPOA is trying to lead
than in regard to their plans to circumvent getting this issue on the ballot. He noted them the Petition is
entitled to be on the ballot and it me[ all the requirements.
Patricia Mil Kad Point, -Pon Townsend Stated she would get right to the paint and would not
presume to tell the Commissioners their position, their responsibilities and how to do their jobs, nor
would she launch bombs at other side. Kula Point properties and facilities are all privately owned. If
there in fact is true, them it is not open to the general public to wine and use those facilities, it is a moot
point to create a Parke and Recreation District because it doesn't benefit anyone outside of the
homeowners who already have access to all of those facilities. Ms. Miles reiterated that if the property is
private and the outside public does not have access to the amenities, it doesn't make sense to establish a
Park and Recreation District except to avoid faces should a larger parks district be established in the
future.
Dale Moses Kala Point Pon Townsend. Stated be was the President of the Kala Palm Owner's
Association but would not be speaking on behalf of the detention. He acknowledged that the
arsociation cannot have a vote on tangs, but as a property owner he can It is quite a conundrum they
are finding themselves in Mr. Moses observed that it appears that they are putting something on the
ballot that does not have a purpose and hopefully will not pass. He proposed that the Commissioners,
when determining the boundaries for the proposed Park and Recreation District, set the boundaries so
limited, that it becomes irrelevant. He suggested taking one square foot near the gate and making it the
new boundary for the district. Mr. Moses noted the Commissioners are allowed to do that and the public
benefit would be the same as the public benefit for the entire acreage of Kola Point. He stated if they
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were playing games, this is the kind of game they could play as waiL It soucals silly to say it, but the ICJ
whole initiative has been silly.
Kathleen Kler Culture, Stated she is not speaking as to the boundaries or raining of the proposed Park
and Recreation District process, but has a few words to any regarding the public process and the fact that
so many citizens have come to the podium with comments. It seems indicative of the frustration that
some of the citizens have had about not gaining enough information about the process. Ms. Kler
explained that she is the Co-Chair of the Metropolitan Park and Recreation District (MPD) and they
have issued invitations and requests throughout the County for several months. The group's goal is to
gather information, meet with the public and discuss what is needed and to also address the
srepri senmtion of me MPD. Ms. Met encouraged everyone in attendance to speak to her group if they
had questions about the MPD rather than going to the extent of forming another Park district. Citizens
could let them know what they would like to see and her gaup could further discuss how it would
benefit their community and the whole of Jefferson County.
Hearing no lumber testimony, Chairman Austin closed file public hearing.
Commissioner Sullivan stated a question was brought up that since "a is a private community, what
benefit would this actually have? He pointed out that the Public Meetings Act and Public Records
Request Acts would have to be followed and those processes cost money add people should be aware of
that. He referenced a letter from Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (DPA) David Alvarez dated July 24, 2013
regarding the inclusion of the Pont Ludlow Master Planned Resort (PLA) into either a Metropolitan Park
District (MPD) or a Park and Recreation District. The letter pointed out some speculative benefits of
having a Park and Recreation District (PRD) within Kale Point. Commissioner Sullivan mad those
benefits aloud. (Below is an excerpt from the actual letter and references Port Ludlow Associates (PLAL
Pon Ludlow Master Planned Resort PARR) and Kula Point Owner's Association (KPOA)):
• An organization that could serve In an advisory role to help the PLA, the various bomeowner's
associations and/or KPOA make long tern planning decisions for the existing recreational
facilities,
• An organization that could be hired to be responsible for operating and maintawng the existing
recreational facilities;
• An organization having the ability to impose an ad valorem tax on real property in the Lowe He
motor project to install a new recreational facility becomes the intent or desire of the MPR or Kale
Point residents;
• Ad organization having the ability to impose an ad valorem tax in the fume to take over the now
Privately owned recreational ihdilifies if the current revenue streams disappear or are minimized; or
• The possibility that the property values inside the MPR and Kala Point will increase because the
PRD has the ability to fiord and construct additional recreational facilities which, if constructed,
will make residing in those regions mare attractive.
Commissioner Sullivan stated those were the kinds of speculative benefits legal counsel was able to
come up with in looking at this topic Several initiatives have come forward through the community
lately and he advised that it really is a buyer's beware situation when you're signing something.
Petitions have been signed which sets the process in motion.
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In order to be consistent with other Park and Recreation Districts in Jefferson County, Commissioner
Sullivan struck the words "Kale Pomt" fiom the title and moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 39,13
re: the matter of designating letierson County Park and Recreation District N o.4 to be located in 17
Point and setting the boundaries. Commissioner Johnson amended the motion which carried by a
instructions vote.
DISCUSSION re: Proposed Formation of Park d Recreation D rt ice; Port Ludlow
Mover Planned Resort: County Administrator Philip Morley gave m overview of de, proposed
Resolution. A petition was submitted to esmblsh a Park and Recreation District in Pot[ Ludlow. This
petition was coddled by the Jefferson County Auditor's Office. Per RCW 36 64040 the Commissioners
held a public hearing on July 15, 2013 and shall next determine the boundaries of the proposed Park and
Recreation District.
The boundary of the proposed Park and Recreation District are described as the area known as Me Pon
Ludlow Master Planned Resort and described m all of Voter Precincts 500, 501 and a portion of Voter
Precmct 503. Once fire Park and Recreation District is rmmed and the how l"ies we set, the propusition
for the formation shall be submitted to the votae of Precincts 500, 501 and 503 for their approval or
rejection at the next general election to beheld on November 5, 2013.
In order to be consistent wiN other Park and Recreation Districts in Jefferson County, Commissioner
Sullivan struck the words "Port Ludlow Master Planned Resort" fiom the title and moved to approve
RESOLUTION NO. 40.13 re: the matter of designating Jefferson Cowry Park and Recreation District
No. 3 to be located he Port Ludlow and setting the boundaries. Commissioner Johneon seconded the
motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
HEARINGre: Proposed Sir -Year Transportation lmprovemem Program unit
Amendments to Existing Program: Public Works Director /County Engineer Monte Reinders gave an
overview of program and ammdmmts. The purpose of the hearing is or receive public testimony
concerning adoption of the 2014 -2019 Jefferson County Su -Year Transportation Improvement pro moor
(TIP). Per RCW 36.81.121 fire amend adoption of a six -year TIP requires holding a public hearing.
Director Randers nested the TIP relies heavily on fire availability of outside grant and program trading
finm the State and federal government. The fiscal impact is evaluated through the annual budgeting
process including adoption of an annual road construction program. Currently 80 -90°/ of TIP projects in
the County are funded by gents.
The Public Works office received public comment via mail and email regarding been number 23, the
West Uncas Road Culvert Replacement Project. The concern was pertaining to fish passage and
primarily the comments suggested moving the project up to 2016 -2018. I irecmr Reinders mentioned
Nat Jefferson County relies heavily on grunts to complete projects and those grunts are pram mily for
specific activity, specific types of projects and specific types of roads; primarily mods Nat are on a
federal system. Rates that go through the National Parks have alot of work doix, because those are
federally funded. Most of the County roads are not eligible for my type of funding and therefore, the
bulk of the locally c theded dollars go to maintaining and preserving roads, not improving. The West
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Uncas Road Culvert Replacement project would rely on at least 80-90% grant fishing, which they are
wining to pursue.
In the past, the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group and the North Olympic Salmon Coalition
(NOSC) have indicated interest in pursuing those grant funds themselves and tackling those projects.
That is how Public Works bas approached salmon projects for over 15 years. When applying for grant
foods, you have to make sure you are following a priority system and that the projects do not compete
with NOSC and others, wless all agencies am on the some page.
Chairman Austin opened the hearing for public testimony.
Tom Jay, Chimacum: Stated that 16 years ago the culvert in handale blew out and wiped out the Chum
rm. That event started the Wild Olympic Salmon group's restoration program. It was one of the first
times that a community restoration group cooperate! so effectively with the State. In those 16 years of
restoration, they not only restored the chum and salmon, but were able to take eggs m Chimacum Creek
and Jimmy Come Lately Creek. Mr. Jay commented Hon tutee watershed systems have now been
restored will) Somme, Chain which was more on the endangered species list. We are faced with a falling
culvert again. The rejuvenated Chum are being choked at that culvert, they get confused, they can't go
trader very well so they die. The passage above is not adequate so every year volunteers have to go and
build a ladder system with send bags. ]ox. Jay pointed out that the danger here is with the crowding,
some of the fish will go back dow ream mud look for slamming habitat and they will spawn on top of
already dug reds. This will create a big impact on the fertility of the arm=. The natural Impulse is to get
upstream and colonise new watershed, which would increase the numbers exponentially. He stated the
traditional number of Chum in that stream was not 800 as originally quoted by fishermen in the
beginning due to the tact there was a tribal village there. He believes that Was ofthomands of Summer
Chum used to travel though that seem. If there win ten thousand Chum coming back there would be a
basis for an enhanced Cohn, nun and Stcelbead run became Chum is a food fish for thou other migratory
species. Mr. Jay stated there rs some urgency to push the West Uncas Road Culvert Replacement project
to 2016, because that is what the fish would went to happen.
Sheri Scalf. Port Ludlow: Shared she worked m a welar icim for the Washington State Department of
Fish and Wildlife and read from her statement. (See hearing record)
Tom Johnson Port Townsend: Stated be has been a resident of Port Townsend for 35 years and is
currently the environmental program manager for the Point no Point Treaty Council and read form his
statement. (See hearing record)
Michael Blanton. Sea xim: Stated he is a watershed steward for the Washington Shale Department of Fish
and Wildlife (DPW). He urged the Commissioners to move the Wen Uncas mad culvert project to the
cop of their priority list. W. Blanton sorted that the culvert Is currently not fish passable and the Summer
Chum that use that culvert are m endangered species. If you see the culvert today, at the upstream and
downstream ends of the culvert it's starting to whereat. Salmon have gotten stuck and died undemeath
the culvert already. He sorted that the DFW loss been working with the County and will continue doing
so. He indicated that they are willing to work with the County in belping to secure finding for this
project. Million of dollars have been spent in Jefferson County on summer Chum projects and Salmon
in Discovery Bay, and the County has benefited from that, however, that work is falling short Issuance of
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that culvert. Work has been done on the lower pan of the river but the salmon cannot getup to their
spawning grounds where the best spawning grounds are, and that's a sad predicament. If work on the
culvert is unable to start now, Mr. Blanton suggested The County consider the idea of road abandonment
as the road only serves a few knows. The road is approximately 1 mile driving distance to get to either
end of the road and he does not believe it would he a great hardsldp if the road closed. He suggested
possibly getting the community in that area m buy in on That idea mind monies were available to do a
bridge fix. Mr. Blanton referenced a current lawsuit regarding tribes and fish passage culverts on State
roads. He elaborated by saying the culvert in question is not a Same mad, but a Country road, so it should
he a priorty for the County to have Nis issue resolved. He reiterated That the DEW is more than wilding
to work with the County in obtaining binding for this project.
Hearing no further testimony, Chromium Austin closed fire public hearing.
Director Reorders addressed a comment cause the public testimony regarding road abandonment,
staring that may not be a popular idea with residents along that section of road There are around 1,500
culverts in the Cowty, many of which are failing. Not all culverts have salmon inning through them he
smh d. He indicated Public Works has worked with other groups on culverts and they are able to finish
around 1 -2 culvert projects a year.
Chairman Austin suggested ranking Project No. 23 West Uncus Road Calvert replacement harbor up on
the TIP list. The Board agreed that they would like to see Ens culvert project move up in priority. Two
citizens fiom the audience commented on handing for the culvert becoming available fairly won.
The Board directed Public Works staff us accelerate The programmed construction date for Project
No. 23, West Occurs Road culvert replacement The Board deferred action on the proposed Resolution m
adopt the 2010.2019 TIP to allow time for Public Works staffm refine the TIP and place on next week's
agenda for approval.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLEEDITS re: Skwelhor Master Pragrate; The Board and
staff of the Department of Community Development (DCD) have spent considerable time and effort on
the Shoreline Master Progmm (SMP) to study the issue of how to regulate finfish agoncultne to ensure
adequate promotion of shomline rewnces while allowing appropriate use and development. On July 10,
2013 DCD met with The Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) and that meeting prompted
still make a few minor edits. After The edits are made, staff will send the SITE back to the DOE to
finalize.
DCD staff gave the Board fire following handouts: 1) "Found Response to Ecology: Fhdish Aquacuitme
Required Changes #13 -15" dared July 17, 2013 (25 pages); 2) Jefferson County SMP Update
Supplemental Information re: Agriculture - Aquswhmre (Referred to as Handout 1, see attached); and
3) Jeff n County Shoreline Master Program Update: In -water Forfeit Aquaculture- Summary and
Maps of SED Allowance (Referred to as Handout 2 and Figure 1, see attached). The suggested edits and
notations on the handoms were highlighted in yellow by DCD staff.
Following are the edits In underlined house
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aavaculture is considered
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Article 8.1 Agriculture,
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residential development(Rural
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•Rdanale will not be codified as part
Board agreed m
edits.
of the Shoreline Program, but you will
see much of this tedected w the
fivdln ofihe ad oNinavca.
Cheuman Austin questioned the Port Ludlow map on Handout 2 as to why the area in purple was
designated conservancy and not shoreline residential? Associate Planner Michelle McConnell anawereL
dmt from what she remembers, Here was an estuary in that area due to Ludlow Creek and the area had
sensitive mount features. Planning Manager Stacie Hoskins stated she believed [have was also a flood
plain in Waz area.
Commissioner Sullivan moved to follow the recommendmion of the Depamment ofCOmmaofty
Development smffou the revisions m the Fud Response to Ecology: Firdish Aquaculmre Required
Changes #13-15 and Proceed with officially submitting it to the waff i on State Deparmrent of
Ecology for final review. Commissioner Johnson secomkd the motion which conned by a imeaimous
vote.
The meeting was recessed at 1:22 p.m. and reconvened at IN P.M. with all three
Commissioners present.
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COUNTY"MINISTRA TOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Adrwwstmtor Philip
Morley reviewed the following with the Board,
Calendar Courdine6on
AR 3 Commissioners will be attending aJefrerson County Library breakfast meeting on
August 7, 2013
• SPECIAL MEETING: Community Input meeting w the West End on August 8, 2013
• There will be a Metropolitan Park District (MPD) facility tow on August 9, 2013
• Cbanman Austin and County Adminastwor Philip Morley will be om of the office on
August 9, 2013
• Commissioner Johnson and Commissioner SuWvan will be attending a(uWlceve Museum event
on August9,2013
• The Jefferson County Fair is August 9- 11,2013
• Commissioner Johnson will be attending an OlymPic Region Clean Air Agency(ORCAA)
meeting on August 14, 2013 and will not be attending an Integrated Watershed Plan meeting w
originally plawrad
• A113 Commissioners ll be attending a Board ofHealdn meeting on August 15, 2013
• Commissioner Johnson w11 >e warning a Fort Warden Advisory Committee meeting on
August 15,2013
All 3 Commissioners will be attending an All County Emergency Picnic at HJ Carroll Park on
August 18, 2013
• Chairman Austin will be attending the JeffCo Community Foundation Rain Coast Fans Event on
August I8, 2013
•
Charon Austin and Commissioner Johnson will be attending Habint for Humanity's ground
breaking ceremony, for Nora Porter's Neighborhood Park on August 17, 2013
• Cbainnan Austin will be attending a Canvass Eoard meeting on August 20, 2013
All 3 Commissioners will be attending a Transit Board running on August 20, 2013
• AR 3 Commissioners ll be attending a Hood Canal Coordinating Council (HCCC) retreat in
Port Gambleon August21,2013
• The neat HCCC meeting mll be on October 16, 2013. There Is no September meeting schedded
• There ll be a HCCC meeting on October 31, 2013
Miscellaneous Issues
HCCC Service Awards: Chairman Austin wiR ba checking with Scott Brewer on submitted
processhequircmonts
• Stalling Policy
Per diem Practice and policy
Discussion of Charter
• Metropolitan Park Natrlct (MPD)
Noxious Weed Control Board
• Library Bowl Meeting
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NOTICE OFAOJOU"N W,, Commissioner Sullivan moved to adjourn the meeting
at 3:15 p.m until the net regular mewing or specie) meeting es pmpecly noticed. Commissioner
Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a uvvumous vote.
of the Board
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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formal I she MOM County Response to Ecology on Changes To the Locally Approved Shoreline Masher
Program pA -sMP):
Final Response to Ecology: Finflsh Aquaculture Required Changes #13 -13
Background: On January 26, 2011 the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) issued its conditional
approval of the Jefferson County Locally Approved Shoreline Manner Program (LA SMP) panda%some
moumeadaMrecommendedchanges. The COUnN cunsitleretl B3 possible ChanpRxta tM lA3MP and
Provided the lo/31/2011 Formal general matrix to Ecourfal informal review. EmBlgyindoodedthey
w0uld accept all the proposed changes, except those that pertained W Emil required changes (413,14
and 151 regarding mewater finfish aquacultum; the County call proposed a complete prohibition and Ecology
will sot support such a prohibition of this water -0epv ent use
The County further studied the issues and considered options Of how to adequately regulate Me use and has
opted for the approach of allowing the use with a conditional use permit (CUP) subject to specific
performance standards and geographic limitations. This limited CUP approach B described below in this final
respon a to Ecology, regarding the required changes for Rauch aquaculture.
This document serves as an addendum to the October 2011 response matrix and shows what changes me
County is now prepared to make to the text of the IA -SMP, pending Orbital approval. The contents herein
Auld replace in entirety all previously proposed versions of response to Required Changes g13, 14 and 15
brompfically pages J -14 of the October 2011 response matrx). The Coal rationale is included at Me am
of this document but will not be coddled as part of MssMP. Proposed changes are sooner belowinhne-
in/line -out bill format with added text shown as underlined and deleted tort shown in steifst'a 9'. NOTE:
As a courtesy to the reader, this document also shows revisions in response to other required ant
r mended charges from Ecology and text clarifications Proposal by the County in an effort to presenta
omplete package of provisions that would apply to finfish aquaculture; these are indicated as "INc e: See
Required /Recommended Change /Proposed Clarification gxxl"; these Mutual will not be induced in the final
SMP dowmem norcodified via ordinaea. f ewuse the County and Ecology have ostensibly come to
agreement on these Other changes, the additional revisions are shown simply to River content to the combined
response ho Required Changes p1315 regarding hnOSh aquaculture. far questions about this document,
please contact onartment Of Community Development Project Manager Mehelle McConnell at RaM79-
coca or mmceonnellinco.jefferson.vai
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Artice2 WflNYOtu
C.26. Critical habdat means habitat areas with which endangered, threatened, sensitive or monitored plans,
fish, or wildlife species have a Primary association (e.&, feeding, meeting, rearing of young, migratingl. Such
areas are identified herein with reference to lists, categories, and definitions promulgated by the Washirrgoon
Department of Fish and Wildlife as idermad ed in WAC 232 -12 -011 or 232- 12 -014; in the Priority Habitat and
Species (PHS) program of the Department of Fish and Wildlife; or by rules And regulations adopted by the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Servcee, or other agency with Jurisdiction for such
designations. See also Habitat of sit cial significance,
E.15. Experimental aquaculture means aquicuhure that ases cultivates new spades, or uses growing methods
or harvesting techniques that have not previously been aWWago 4 used In Me state of Washington nadthat
differsignificantly from common tactics.
H2 Habbn of special agnifiaare means sadness beds, kelp beds, rocky reef front. aeaduck beds.
haNSM1e clam bedz habitat havine significant oonulations or which are lmoorta at to the feeding
repaobummn or other IRe stages of Dungeness crabs, herring, liocod /greenling. true cod soles and flounders,
rock f)M1ez caleebsin and other was sculoins. or sea Perch. wildlife refuges and habitats of entlanaeretl or
threatened z M1abi references h In Guidelines for Pen Cultur
In Puget game. as determined on a case -by case bask in consustation with Washington Department 0 Feld
and Wildlife. See also Critical habitat.
1.17. In-waterrMkh apuawhura means the fracture or culture of vertebrate or cartilaginous food fish for
market sale when raised in facilities looted watervivand of Me ordinary high water mark in freshwater or
saltwater water bodies in .Thu ritladis cut pens. sea cases, case
and similar floadngrhanglre containment structures and is Intended to reflect tad definition oYmar ne finfishz
rearing fac RieY but does not include t m f facilities d
expressly to improve populations of native stocks and that meet the definition wa[ rsM1 restoration
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Tai I -Permitted, COndidwwl and Pmhibited Uses by Shaellne Environment Designation
P - Use may be permitted subject to polities and rtBdatio s of Program. May require Shoreline substamiel
tlemlopmenlpem:itorSM¢mentof e¢mptim approval See Atlldes 6, ], 8,9 and /or 10 fortletails.
Qa)= Conditional use adminumative. See surfaces 2, 9 and 10 for definition, niter and provem annual
Cftl)= Conditional use discrepantly. See Artkka 2, 9 antl lU for defin Lion, tnteria and aspects retails.
X -imported use.
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& The County remenizea me importance of ncal fogd Oraduct an both on land and in water areas when
Drapery managed to eonfrol ogllu6M and prevent environmental damage. As consistent with the
Jefferson County Comona entive Plan. RCW 36.7M.030, and RCW 90.58.065, Unhand finfsh nuaculture is
considered agricultural production. However, for ourpa sof this Program. Upland furnish alunufture
should instead be managed as zomculture and aouacultune activities, as defined In Article 2.
B. Shoellns EfNlronmentisiviatigna -Md and delete text to read:
1. Prioflty Aquatic New agricultural activities except so uaculture are prohibited Hwingma
2. Aquatic: New agricultural attivlties except aauaculture are Prohibited.
3. Natural: New agricultural activities except aguaculture, are prohibited, except that less intensity...
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A. policies
1. Aquaculture is a preferred, water - dependent use of regional and statewide honest that is important to
the long -term economic viahlnry, cultural heritage and environmental health of Jefferson County.
2. The crucial should support aquimulture uses and developments that
I. protect and improve water quality; and
R. MlMmlae damage to important reanhore haomms ;and
Ili. Minimize interference with navigation and normal pubik use of surface waters; and
Iv. Minimize the potential for Connotative adverse Impacts, such as those resulting from in water
structures /apparatus /equipment, land based facilities, and substrate disturbanre /modification
(including rate, frequency, and spatial extent).
3. When property managed, aquaculture can result in Ion term ecougued and economic benefits. The
County should engage in coordinated planning to hardly potential aquaculture areas and assess long-
term needs for aquadulturd Tics includes working with the Department of Fish and Wildlife (DIii the
Department of Natural Resources (MR), area tribes and shellfish interests to identify areas that are
suitable for aquaculture and protect them from uses that would threaten aquacuhure's long -term
sustalnabilty.
0. Aquiculture use and development should locate In areas where biophysical conditions, such as teal
rrents, water temperature and depth, will minimize adverse environmental impacts. Individual
aquaculture uses and developments should be separated by a sufficient distance to ensure that significant
adverse cumulative effects do not occur.
5. The County should support tideland aquaculture was and development when Consistent with this program
and protect welords and orchards that were acquired and retained under the Bush and Callow Acts by
net permitting non- apuazulture use and development on these tidNands.
6. Intensive residential uses, other Industrial and commercial uses, and uses that are unrelated to
aquaculture should be induced so as not to Create conflicts with aquaculture operations.
7. The county should promote cooperative arrangements between aquaculture growers and public
recreation agencies so that public use of public shorelines tices not coop d with aquaculture mpeations.
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8. Experimental forms of aquaculiure involving the use of new species, new growing methods or new
harvesting techniques should be allowed when they are consistent with applicable state and federal
regulations and this Program.
9. The County should support community restoration projects associated with aquacultum when they are
consistent with this Program.
10. Commercial and recreational shellfish areas including Shellfich Habitat Conservation Areas are critical
M1abitats. Shellfish aquaculture activities w0hin all public and private tidelands and tangents are allowed
uxs. Such acWides Include but are not limited to bed marking, preparation, planting, cultivation, and
harvest. Note. See Required
Change #121
11. Clremiralz and fertiNaem uxtl in acconv re opemiors should be used In accordancewith state and
federal laws, and this Program.
12. The Counts recognizes upland Mnsn aouaculture is mnsitleretl a Noe of a¢riculiural orotluaion by [ne
Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan, RCW 36 70A and R .58.065. However. hor Purposes of
this Program uola no en &n associative should instead be managed as aauaNnure and aguacultp e
activities, as terrapin Article 2.
13. Finfish aquaculNre Mat uses or releases herbicides, pesticides, antibiotics, femlluers, phormaau0cals,
rion-indigarross species, parasites, viruses. genetically modified organisms, or feed or other materials
known to be harmful into surrounding waters should not be allowed unless significant impacts to
surrounding habitat and conficts worth adjacent use are effectively mitigated.
14. The County should prefer all fnf"fi aouaculeure use sand development fn-water and uolandl that operates
with fullcontainedsstems tree effluent before discharge to local waters over open itygems.
15. The uld allow in water finfish agualoliture in the open waters of the Strait of luan de i only
when the area seaward of the ordinary high w mark oHWM which 4_dqJg Cunt s
unilateral distence and when n nt with other Provisions of tho Pr r
2G The Counts should oroMhi tto- water finFlSM1 apuamlture waters of Jefferson COUnry wnere there are
habitat protection deslenationa In place and /or water quality issues documented,
B. Uses and ANVltles ProhiWptl Oul
1. In -water finish locaculWre use /develooment including net Pens as defined in Art l2. shall be
Prohibited ira the following as due to established rather typical dissensions and/or water quality
issues
a, Protection Island Apsotic Pascal or within fifteen hundred f 500'1 of the
It. Smith and Minor Islands A a within fifteen hundretl feet (I Sol of the boundary,
C. Docrowery al all Of the bournal the PfoWa onll andAsocificipmorne;
J, SPU[M1 PPrtiownsend Bay MPOdn¢OUOV Mafa¢emant Plan Afea:vW
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1. Form" Aquatic Aquaculture activities maybe allowed subjected the use and development regulations of
tM adjacent upland shoreline environmi except all enfsh anuacolture (in. water and navy l Is
Prohibited
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2. Aquatic: Aquawkufe a(lunfies may M allowed sub)ect to me use and development regulations of the
adjacent upland shoreline environment.
1 Natural: Aquaarhure activhieb except for geoduck aquaculture, may be allowed subject to policies and
regulations of this Program. Genduck aquaculture may be allowed whit a conditional use permit (C(d)). All
ornhouned career in water fiftiffish
use Permit Me)) where the area within the Couxiursdcun extends seaward more than eight f8)
mes from the OHWM as measured oaroandicularN from shore This cover not require facilities to locate
ho 181 Y enhancer m order ofthis section far siting
Ps far arackibnal information
a. Comervil Aquaculture actrel except for geoduck aquaculture, may be allowed subject to policies and
regulations of this Program. Geoduck and upland Rnflsh aquaculture may be allowed with a conditional
use permit (gGa ). In water flnneh aouacNmre is prohibited.
5. Shoreline annitlential: Aquaculture actiomes, except for potluck aquacuture, maybe allowed subject to
policies and regulations of this Program. GeMUCk aquaculture may be allowed with a maitmwl use
permit (Cd). All fnfm ague cu cure [in Winter and upi is Prohibited.
6. Nigh Intenewty nquacu ure activities may, be allowed subject to policies and regulators of this Program,
(cemueNM all finfi5h aquaculture Ito water and uolandl maybe allowed with a conditional use permit
1(x))1
D. Regulations — General
1. When a shoreline permit is issued for a new aquaculture use or development, chat permit mall apply to me
imnal siting . construction, and/or planting or stocking of the facility or farm. If me initial approval Is
shoreline substantial development earned, it shall par Valid for a period off (s) years with a possible one-
year ertension. If the initial approval is a conditional use permit h shall be "lid for the period specified in
the permit.
2. Ongoing maintenance, harvest, replanprg, restocking p„f or cha dial the species cultivated in any existing
or permitted aquaculture operation is not considered new use/development and shall not require a new
permi4 unless or until: INote: See Proposed Clariflwtion K31]
I. The physical extent of the fatlinyor farm isexpanded by more than twenty -five cercent(25 %) or more
than twenty fiVe percent (25 %) of the facility /farm changes opentipwl /cultivation methods compared
to the conditions that existed as of the effective date of this Program car any amendment thereto. If the
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amount of expamion a change in cultivation method exceeds twenty -five percent (25 %) in any fen 40)
year period, the entire operation shall be considered new aquacultum and shall be subject to applicable
permit requirements of Nis union; or
I. The family, proposes to cultivate species not previously cultivated in the state of Washington.
3. Aquaculture uses and activities involving hatching. seeding planting cultivating, raising ash /or harvesting
of planted or naturally occurring she t ish shall not be considered development, as defined in Article 2, and
shall not require a shoreline substantial development permit, unless:
I. The activity substantially Interferes with normal public use of surface waters; or
H. The activity involves placement of any structures as defined in Article 2; or
In. The attiviry involves dredging using mechanical equipment such as clamshell, dipper, or crater; or
Iv. The activity involves Piling of tidelands or bedlands.
4. The County shall assers the potential for interference described In 8.2.C.3 on a case- fry -Case basis. All
proposed new aquacukure uses or developments shall submit a Joint Aquatic Permit Application(IARPA)
and SEPA chiscish t to enable assessment by the county. AttNities shall not he considered to substantially
interfere with normal public use of surface waters. unless'.
I. Theyoaurin,adjawnt Wo intheimmediaWviciniW&Pp bNawaaersinSW&agpublic tidelands;
and [Note: See Required Change #18]
n. They involve the use of floating ropes, makers, parties, floats, or similar apparatus on a regular
basis and in a manner [hat substantially obstructs public access, or passage from public facilities
such as parks or boat ramps; or they exclude the public from more than one acre of sulfate wa ter
on an ongoing or Permanent basis-
5. Aquaculture activities not listed in fli and listed activities that fail to meet any of the cdteru In 8.2.H
A2 shall require a Sina ine substantial development permit (SDP)q condhlcnal use permit LCUEL
and shall be subject to all of the following regulations: [Note: See Recommended Change #131
1. Subtidal, intertidal, floating and upland structures and apparatus associated wish aquawiture use shall
INS located, designed and maintained to avoid adverse effects on ecological functions and processes.
Ii. The Use" shall consider the location of proposed aquacuhure facilities/farms to prevent adverse
cumulative effects on ecalggl®I functions and processes and adjoining land uses. The County shall
determine what constitutes acceptable placement and concentration of commer6al aquacuhure in
nsula6on with state and federal agencies and Tribes based on the specific characteristics of the
waterbody, reach, drift Cell, and uplands In the vicinity of the farm /facility.
Iii. Upland structures accessory to aquaculture use Mat do not require a waterside location or have
functional relationship to the water shall be lmated landward of shoreline buffers required by the
Program.
w. Overwaterwork Shelters and sleeping quarters accessoryto aquaculture use /development shall be
prohibited.
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V. Floamig/hazging aquawlture structures and assoclattN equipment shall not exceed aMia ten l0
fever m di gM above the water's surface . The Administrator may approve hoists am similar
structures greater than w4fi)glygj feet in height when mere is clear demonstration of need.
IDe six -ten foot height Ilput shall not apply to vesse ls.
V1. Fioating/hanging aquaculture facilities and associated equipment, except navigation aids, shall use
colors and materials that blend into the surrounding orwronment in order to minimize visual
impacts.
A. Agwmlture use and development shall not materially interfere with navigation, an access to adjacent
waterfront properties, public recreation areas, or tribal harvest areas. Mitigation shall be provided
to offset such impact where there Is high probability that adverse impact would occur. This
provision shall not be interpreted to mean that an operator 'a required to provide access ai
canned of leased tmelanm at low title for adjacent upland owners.
viii. Agracuhture uses and developments, except in water fnfsh muaculmne shall be located at lean six
hundred (600) feet from any National Wildlife Refuge, seal and sea Ilan haulouts, sompul nesting
colonial, or after areas identified as critical Feeding or migration areas for bills and mammals. in
water Tnfsh facilities. including net Dens shall be located 1.500 feet or more from such areas The
County may approve lesserdistances based upon written documentation that U5 Fish all Wildlife
5er cm (USFWS), Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WOFW) and affected tribes support
the proposed location.
w. Aquamlture use and development shall be sited so that shading and other adverse inn W cis to existing
red /brown macro algae (kelp), and migrate; beds are avoided.
x. Aquawlture uses and developments that require attaching structures to the bed or bottomlands shall
use anchors, such as helical anchors, that minimize disturbance to substrate.
xi. Where agriculture use and developmentare authorized to use public facilities, such as; boat launches
or docks, me County shall reserve the right to inquire the applicant/proponent to pay a portion of
the maintenance costs and any required Improvements commensurate with the
applicant's/proponenrs use.
xis. Aquamlture use all development mall employ non - lethal, non - harmful measures to control birds and
mammals. Control methods shall comply with existing Federal and state regulations.
x111. Agoacul[une use aid development shall avoid use of chemicals, fertilizers and geratiUlly moofFled
organisms except when allowed by state and Federal law.
xi¢ Non- navgational directional lighting associated with aquaculture use and development shall be used
wherever possible and area lighting s1-,1 shall be avoided and minimized to the extent necessary to
conduct oft operations. Non navigational lighting shall not adversely affect vessel traffic.
xv. Agriculture waste materials and by-products shall be dimpled of in a manner hat will ensure sMtt
m fiance with all applicable governingliffill waste ditudepil mandardl including but not limited to
m F r n e 5ettion GO1 one me wasdin n5 rewarer Pdlution Control ct
IRCW 90.481.
REVISED 7- 343013 Pape 9 of35
FlmlResponse to ErouipY Finish Apuaculzure
6. Prior to approving a parmit for floating/hanging aquaculture use and development or bottom Culture
nvolang structures, the County may require a visual analysis prepared by the applicant/proponent
describing effects on nearby uses and aesthetic qualities of the shoreline. The analysis shall demonstrate
that adverse impacts on the character of Nose areas are effectii mitigated.
E. Rum lion - F'nfi[h
1. TM1e culture of fmflsh 'mduding net Dens as tleflnetl'n Ar[de2 may be allowed wlN adiuretionary
condtonal use approval Mail) subact to the Policies and regulations of this Program Agfinfish
aquacultia I'- water and upli shall meet, at a minimum, state approved administrative
the management of net men u.tures. In the event there is conflact in requirements the more restrictive
sou il
a ent shall Preva. n
I'- water f f h aquaculture bin-water d
upend) ramparnals fier ocilitiesightersi F II'
a. Provide the (Dounty at the appllcantlooerato(a expense
a site cM1arraerhatbn survey, baseline
sumew and annual mannoriar as described in the
ISLInterm Guidelines orsubseenuent documents
amoroved tM State. The a Bran for shall
alar proade the :ounly wiN copies gif all surve
and monitoring reports submitted to WA Noarunenta of Ewiggyr Fish & Wildlife, and Natural
Resources
b. Submit an operations Plan that includes protections for.
I, imphovermerits M s teL
an. Pounds of fish on hand throughout the
booms, etc.) and their relationship to
mar,,
the natural features fee bathrnetry
i. Average and maximum notable density
shorelines. etc):
rs. Source of sees 'u enlez And
Li Nunals and configuration of
bma�nock'
Pensitlagaures
X. LVR of feed used
in Schedule of development and
xi, heading meNad
maintenance;
xil. Chem'o luse Le-LA ntifnu)na
. 5
antibiotics etc): and
v. Past size at harvest
and. Predator control measures.
vi Annual ProduR on
Provide CPunbc With documentation of adeauate Property
damage and mersonal nwry commercial
insuence coverage e red by Washington Department
of Natural Resources and other agencies.
d. Wheret Courtrooms not have exDeqisg
merits ofd I'
the applicant may be real to pay for third paM
peer review of said report.
RMMD 719-1013 apps 100/35
Fnaf Resppn[e m Emb3y: Fri Aquicuhure
3. foROm Sedlment5 &flen
a.
Thedeoth of wat er below the baROm of any lo-water
finish aauamlture facility shall meet the
rurality ocortect water gnu not
aired N the 1W In udelmes
Le. 20 at MLLW as basecl on f ih
square nauticeJ
mile. The following shall aooN for soedfc
eeo r aortic ar
productrion capacphi (Class 1 11 or 111) a the mean
current welccirr at the site, neursurej as notexi in
)area south of the sill at Admiralty
the GUmellnes or by more current data /methodology.
to the line
b.
Irvwa rfinfi M1 reo operations shall Ing onthintarl
where mean current velccity Is less then
Harbor, and Oak
knots 15 CmAed,
undo midway
C.
Tne cen confieurmipn le.e. paral el rows. compact
blOdz of zauare enclosures or darters of various
in wmoliance with tos
sea myna snood whether anenteain lmewm
or oeroemmpknp me preva l'ng rent
L APPlicants shall demonstrate[hmueh
dingaignI of any mu water finfish actWgMILre facillne
Shan be and maintained he m ne
fish farms will not
depth and lateral ertent of sofas awumulat en
d.
The use of unpelletieed wet feed shall be orohiblted
to minimize undieested feed Machine the benthos
or auracteng scavengers in the water column.
e.
Ancb2dng gr mQqrjng wmems shall utilize
helical devices or other memmoa to
e aiswmance ha the denhros
4. Water OUalid
a. AI'mwaterfinfish aouaculture facilities shall be tlesiened Qcatea antl ooera[etl to avoaadverse
mraccas to tlisolvea am npmen and omerwater
v Facnities must cnm nal Pollutant Discharge EIrminati n Standuds NPDEs
raquirements.
b. All in -water finfisM1 aouawtture fadlities shall monitor water Quality and net cleaning activlbes to
comply incl C1T3201A -21QL 25itecialIV durino iterners of natural)
nigh water turbidity, . Aaaitional net deanine actentars shah be cerformed. asneetlea toensure state
water nualov standards are met.
S. Phvmolankwn
a. n-water finfiM1 gautecluiture faclll
shall bg
II tea in nutrient mnsiftwe areas to
rurality ocortect water gnu not
mocaner! 10WW0 a "nnual
oreduction per
square nauticeJ
mile. The following shall aooN for soedfc
eeo r aortic ar
i. In the main bash of PueM Sound
)area south of the sill at Admiralty
Inlet extending
to the line
between Tact Poirn and Foulweatber
Bluff, InclWlne Pon Townsend
Bay. Klisut
Harbor, and Oak
Bay, and extending La the CounWg
undo midway
idbe v siandl. annual
production shall
be Witter Wthe site charactenWo
in wmoliance with tos
Program.
L APPlicants shall demonstrate[hmueh
field aM motleline nudieziNxthe
oraopscE
fish farms will not
aaverselvaffect eeshmg Nora.
RAISED 7- 192013 Poye 11 of25
EiWI Reonse to Ecology: Rnpsn AquoCulture
6. CheplCalz
a. Only FDA - approved chemicals shall be allowed on a case -W -case basis for ant, fouling, predator
con Vol and other sur0oses. The use of thbutvkin ITBTI is orohibRad and all chemical use shall be
ported to the State as required.
b. When nesoessarv. vaccination is referred r h antibiotics. On FDA iatta
shall such use shall be re orted to the Me as roquired. 0 ntor shall take all n es
Precautions to ensure that nearby sediments and shellfish do not accumulate signifirent amounts of
antibiotics.
I. Food fish &Shellfish
a. All in waWrfnfzh anuaculture facilitiesshall be IwatM to avdd ativerse'moaccs to M1abin6 pf zpeua
enifiance (as definM In AN[le 21 antl 000ula[ians pf food fish and shellfish as follows as determined
my-case basis -.
in u When adjacent to any wildlife refuger sanRwrv, aquatic reserve or similar area intended to Protect
threatened or endangered species, locate a minimum of 3W feet in all directions from such
Protected areas:
j. When water depth is less than 75 feet locate at least 30o fee down- current and 150 feet in all
other direcons from slemflcant habitau:
When water depth s eacer than 25 feet. locate at least lW fret from significant habitat.
b. 1�The County shall des to ro[ecvye buffer - is ofs ials nifi n
accordance with marine area soabal Planning eHOrts led by the State when such eu Eane and
methodologies are available.
B. Import t on of New Fish sPeues
a. All in-water fnfsh aouacubure fadlitiesshall cpmolvwth eNSb tae stare antl federal reeula[Pns to
e°ecies,
sure
n fn new es does not dv r affect existin and/or a ve
9. Genetic Issues
a. In compile with SON god federal reuiments in -water finflshaua<Ibure fadlRies prowsR
to culture sibaciess n ve tol Iw rs hauld use slwks wiM1 ¢s[ ene(ic simil n al
stocks.
b. WM1en there is IncreaseR ri k of inUrbreeding r estiblishment of naturala d Populations of the
culu t would in conflitt wlcM1nabry sterile prm no sex If M1zhall be
allowad.
REVUE0 7- 19.1013 Pope 11 of 25
Rein Response W Ecohgy: FMfish A4,00eture
c Al in-water finfish a u c ur from M1 where wil
fish could be most vulnerable to scandal degradaton s determined on a asebv --code
bass or by
State guidance.
lo. Eswrementana Disease
a. All flh andaculdure fachtnes shall comply with State and federal re ulremem5 to control
W, those for certified gees. aoproved importhransoort and Ida fish transfer Proceeds, escapement
(ure clans. and disease inewriction and control Per fl 77.15390
b. The use of regional broodstockiz Preferred.
c. As consistent with the above mentioned washmeton Statues and administrative rules, and other
applicable authorities, all water i arimacuourre fir0i ' r t rs shall provide the Comes with
Disease Response Plan to detail sceci0c actions and DmeaMs to follow when an outbreak Is deteaea.
The plan shall address transport pill denial, guarl confiscation, re oval. and other Possible
handirts. identify what agencies will be notified or involved, what alternate fine h ies may be used. a
11. Manne Mammals
a. All In -water fill adracubbre faall shall locate a minimum of 1.500 feet from habitats of special
significance for marine mammals and seabirds.
bu only non -Whal techniques fe.e. antipredaer cal l shall e allowed to Prevent predation by birds
and/or mammals on the cultured stares.
12. Visual Quality
a. All in water finfli apuaculbrefar lines shall candutt a Visual Impact Assessment to evaluate and
document the following said and design variables in order to minimize visual Impacts to adjacent and
I LDefine uses
ocate offshore from low dank shorelines rather than hen bluff areas where angle of viewing
becomes more oeroend'¢ular to the plane of water makjng the facijov more visually evident.
i. Locate offshore a minimum oflsW fee t from ordinary high water mark or a minimum of30W
feet when higher densnv residential development (Rural Residential 15 Urban Growth Area
REVISED 7- 194013 Pape 13 Pf25
Flwl Respoaue M EPolopY FhjBh Aquuculrure
13,
suchlispreS ntaiputhead,amntUDiand. Thet:ounwmayrecuireagreaterdissameas
i. Facilities shall be designed to maximize a honzontal omfileto repeat the plane of the water surface
rather above . Vertical height shall be the minimum
w. Facilities II be desi n M1 h 5 r(a ¢area covet ¢does not exce 1
of the normal tone of Nsionr tletendent on the foreshortening Created by the offshore distance and
the average observation FeieM
v. Facilities shall be eesianedto borrow from the form of stmcWreS and materials already in the
environment (e.g. oilines. docks. marina sl antl [o blend wind IN predominate color scheme sent
Ii.e. blue. preen. my, neutral earth ton The colors of whim and black shall be minimmeed as they
have hla hlv varhble appearance In reseonse to liahiing conditiom Bright colors such as red
yellow, and orange shall be avoided unless Muted for safety oumoses The use of a varety of
materials or colors shall be limited and mdered
Facilities omoosed to locate m the vicinity of evvane in water fmfish aouaculture fads shall
ealuate the aggregate impacts and cumulative effects of multiole oserations in the Sam
v. Facilities shall be designed and loo re
located so that the surface aa of nd'vduaoeracons does not
cetl rfjgc g9verage and no more than one o ,aeon per square nautical We
cod. Land based access for oarkmR staging launching and storage assocaedvoth anym -water finfsh
aouaculture fa<li[ e55hol be evaluated forvisual imvacts and conflicts with ad latent uolznd uses
a. when approsariate in-water fi re izc ties Shall belooted
existing naviestional imoedlments f.e.m as, docksl.
b. All in-water finfi M1 amuaMure f cil" shall he desi ned located and operated tg gWid gQrfict with
military operations.
c. lhg gsunly 5hglj oti riate matlws . gorm recreadonal and oatin ffiln
organizations n locaJ tribesa ut comment O rtunities during the
tl d permit
esmecialiv re
a. All in -water finfish aouacultum facllhies shall be designed located and operated to
i. Enure adeouate water Quality comvatible wilt goat husbandry pract ice
L Report any known bacteriological characteristics f fish footl used
of fish f to avoid alteration or degradation of feed Qual and
iv. Regularly monitor and report presence of oamshes'n farmed fish
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FImI Re $XnM to Emio9Y: Firlfsh 1pwrytture
v. Comoty with fuleml. state and local f menu lncludin but not limpedm source
idenGficatlon and country of origin Iabi and Hazard AwhnH & [nisi Contml Points Plan.
is. Recreation
a. All irevorer Mfish aeuaculture facilities shall enmre Mmi with State aM federal regYrements
dally when locationN proposed near underwear mark facilities.
b. All in-water finfish aquapulbire bi sloall he withel a minimum of L" fret forma
recreational shellfish beach public tidelands, public rates haftles (e.a, docks or boat amps) or other
areas of extensive or established recreational use.
In water flnfish amuazulture opi shall Inform the Notice to Mariners and other appropriate
entities for nautical than reyiaons and notify other storage mg inform recreational uses fee boaters
awes shellfish hary gbirn.
16. Nor:
. All in water finfls h aouacu0ure facilities shall be tle5ianetl bated and oaerated to
Ensure corn olio nce with same mi fetleral nose level limits
i. Require mufflers ano enclosures on all momriaed fish farm migniumm.
k When appropriate. Prefer electric motors over internal combustion engines
b. The ustical study, coi the a lican[o tam(s expense, to ensure
any audible imoaas are identified and adeguaaly addressed
17. odor
AII'm - water finfifi amuacul[ore facilmes s bedesuned located and operetedto'
. Ensure compliance with state limits reeardirtnuwnces and wate disposal,
E rL on n utnotllmithato
1. Daly removal and disposal of dead fish and Other waste
z. Regular cleaning of night and governor:
3. Stome of food 'm dosed containers;
A. Walkway deslan and use allows milled food to loll into the water.
i. Maximme the dlsana bemeen the faculty and nearby residential se /deyep en downwind
loortion preferred, to minimize impacts resulting from foul odors.
18. Ughtina and Glare
a. Facilities shall comply with USCG reouirements for ocefadonal and manizational 2hti ne The height Of
the light source ateve the water surface mall be the minimum mosessam, not t0 goosed 80 inches
unless othei spectleed N State or federal movements.
b. Facilities shall be drummed so that any alare or madows roused by the spar orientation am outmost.
RMSED N9-M33 firr fly
Rest Rappnse to Erobyy Fri 1puozuhure
c. Facilities s ilize materials that Minimize Ire caused W sunlight or artificial l"
19 Uolaro hux—Ome use
a. All in-wgWrfinfisha it4refacilitigls Il be des fetl antlo er
motimpatlble uses and degratlation of upland stop.
20. Local ServIrri
a.
All -in-warterfinfish wouraculture fai shall
be designed.
d W.
i. P ide
extimatiq f high. evening andlow
u
tl
catstrgoh'c
Want'
All Pm"
wa to ma Intoin
mthgda
of cone - ant
disposal:
and
Ensure complonce "h Iscu. some, ferneratuggrote
disocull requirements
b.
Firmament.
structure and materials shall not be all road in Ne wateramltMll np[beabantlonPo in
the u0lgne.
E Regulations—
Ape'wtonR
auiremenm
7-1. Prior to issuing a permit for any proposed p utgo ulture use or
development, the Countymay require copies of Permit applkallons and/or studies required by state and
federal agencies to ensure provisions of this Program are met, including but not limited to, the
following information:
i. Anticipated harvest cycles and potential plans for future expansion or change in species grown or
harvest Practices
ii. Number, types and dimensions of structures, apparatus or equipment.
in. Predator control methods.
v. Anticipated levels of noise, light, and odor and plans for minimizing their impact.
Y. Potential Impacts to animals, plants, and water quality due to the discharge of waste water from any
upland development.
W. Proof of application foran aquatic lands lease from the Washington State Department of Natural
Resources di or procr of lease or Ownership if bedlands are privately held.
vg. Department of Health (00X1 Shellfish Certification Number.
viii. Department M Fish and Will (07- W) commercial aquatic farm or non-commercial, personal
umption designation.
u. Proof of application for any permits required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department a
Health, or other agency
x. Proof of aoplica ion for any state and federal oermie /aoor als Including any required federal
comilijehom under Spi 7of the Endan ere spit 16 LLS.C. .ESA.
REVISED 7-193013 PoOe16o)D
Flrel Response MEmory larl Amoculaire
#2. Prior to apprpdnH a permit for 0oating/hanging or upland aquaculture use and development or
bottom culture Involving structures, the County may require a visual analysis prepared by the
applicam/pruponent describing effects on nearby uses and aesthetic qualities of the shoreline. The
analysis shall demonstrate that adverse impacts on the character of those areas are effectively
mitigated.
Jefferson County Rationale:
Finfish Aouaculture Provisions
Finfish ml includes both intimater and upland f ffAM may
fnrzh ao aculture use /develo meat with a discretionary conditional use rermit. with some differentiation
between the erosion of upland and in water facilities Review of Proposals for conditional discretionary
uses subject to specific criteria and performance standards. Public notice. written public comment, and a[
the dkvation of the Shoreline Admmistrator, an optional Public hearing procedure determined by the
eieRS PotentialImwtta. size or complexity in compliance each the lefferson County Come. Chapter 18.0.
Section 520 UCC 1810.5201. This Tvoe I II puasi-ludicial Permit review process also includes review by
Washington De rtment of Ecology as the states legislative authority for shoreline management, and final
Upland gains monotone use/development would be allowed with a discretionwy conditional
limited to the Adonis Con and High l mensity shoreline designations The limhaton to Conservanw
and High Intensi de n tlonsiisa rime amen such industrial use of natural rewynces m le
in Natural designated areas with si¢ntfcantly Intact shoreline functions and processes or in ShoreRne
Residential designated areas with higher densities of single family residential use /development (Rural
Residential 1:5. Urban Growth Area, Master Planned Resort, and/or ore - existing platted subdivisions with
density I r W suchl where he risk of conflict behumen incompathle uses i5 smallest This
united allowance recognizes that an upland operation may r water intake and discharge components
located waterward of the ordinary high water mark IOMMl and allows such In the Aoualic shoreline
designations omv.
Inwaler MOSh w n ae develo men[ inducing net Pens and floating contained systems, is a so
proposed to be allowed with a discretionary conditional use Permit. The use would he limited to the Aquatic
shoreline designation and allowed only 11 when ad acenttoHigh Intensity shoreline tlesienation. or 2) when
adacenl W ashorelme designated as Natural provided more than eight t8i miles of County wrisdiaion
extends seaward from the shore such as in the Strait of man de Fuca other areas where the Natural
orientation is proposed are constrained by limited in water a adlacent to the Agwtc designation makme
then unsuitable for such intensive industrial in water operations. The him ation to Hid Intensim and one
REVISM 7-19 -2013 Pope 17 of25
Harm flaynXW FmbpY Finfish Apumultum
Natural s consistent with the A ua lr re Sill tl AW Ecolo 1986 site selection
guidance to'Awi ffsbor of existing suburtuan n
Seyeral ggogrophic limitations would also arply to ensure protection f n v na n , antl areas wl[M1
deeraded water duality. In water finish aouaculture would be Prohibited in the followined esas'.
Protection Island Aouatic Reserve:
• Sm TM1 & Minor Islands AauatiC Reurve:
MK One" Bev
$outM1 Port Towound Bav and
Hood Canai south of tfelne elttend'ne from Tala Point to Fouweather0uff including Dabob and
Tarktao My_
Further, all proposals for new in -water rnfish aouaculture use /develoomenl wood need to meet the detailed
erformance standards for siting and ooeratlons. lncluchm but not llmlted to Spoke such us:
• Ste survevsantl M nirin I Visual Quality'
• FaC NOOeralions Pli : • NaVieation M hart Operations aed
• Insurance C wrdg Commercial Fshing
• Bottom Sediments and Benthos'. I Human Health
water QualiM Recap'
• PM1NO ro
OIankn'. • Nurse'
Odor.
• Food fish and 5helifitr Lith ine and Glare:
moottatwn N New i'sM1$Deci , Uoland Shoreline UU: and
• GenedC hasues: semlcm
• Escapement and Disease:
The Countv recognizes a mmpJete prohilpfoon of water dependent, efenetl shorsaime use makgt the
Dountst wlnerable wale Ilen e. Instead the County proposes to allow i1e use only in appmPmus Press
in seller to ensure no net loss of shoreline resources and to mlmmize use conflics trust result from
incompatible activities This n will Provide approoriate shoreline Imatiom where
this intensiv e industrial agricultural use occur while en adequate shot habitat
suuh d b ed <anptp etaf bentem ares sweltal cundors for
endangered salmons. and n minimizing the Witential for use wn[PCts andCmted alone most Natural.
Conurvdncv. and Shoreline Residerbal designated sM1Oreli i . The specific oerformanu standaNS made part
ofthis SMP are sistent ithsdleeuitlanceonfnfsM1 assuaculture useldeveloomenl with recett TO siting,
use conflicts and environmentallmoacts. Rationale fQ[ WMg swcIfic o ns of particular interest to
Ecology follows
REVISED 7- 193013 Pole 18cf25
Fia l Resppnse he EwI Op Fixtfis h Mutculture
' k the tl Or that while Wish
agwarculture 1 ized az epfa d It r lose aevelg mend to be mana etlb ecific
d regulations of tte Petition. This is bared ii.
• The brmcuoand fnfish'beng lrclited in definitions for'aericutora products' and 'agricultural
eauramproflacil in the Shoreline 15MAI at RCW SID 58di the
Shoreline Master Program ISMP1 Guidelines at WAC 173 26020JUlin and lief
• SNIP Guidelines WAf 173-26 19111 a ment for cionrigheirsogwith State Sistirth Management
Att IGMAI comprehensive oI run
• GM dEfn ion for 'cutural kodz includes'tinfiab in upland hatcherlei
Jefferson Cdurrtv Comprehensive r R (Chapter )
includes and resources solocifically M1lllfin and udend f fih
pens are hereciffically Woodland as'nM resource lands'to be consisted under the SMP
• The ovearchni principle of reyulatoi law the if I sets of regulations might be aoollceble to
k Itlb
limited Alkwance'n hal lMSimation -Thep s allow lm water fiction aouaculture
veld m it tot rate ad N tent! tural ae5l oaten nl when llle COYn s extends
'l' . I l 'f b the - EI Generally,
Nasural designated areas are not suitable for in water fnf5h aouaculture because they Conan the most Intact
and negative shoeing resources however the Caught isaware that the Strait of Juan tle Fuo is an ra aof
ry
interest to the lndustand Ecolow In order to ll omtecta other Natural designated areas located
elsewhere in h where offshore aistunces of r' fiction are constrained 2 be res on
housing and E f uand3 m ne riSN Of le f 11 Me COYn has In Mls aMpWantt
faddrect othr aidboolghe ro mile area in the it of Juan de
Furce f addition to the other a DI (0.5 Snare mrai Mats
Mats Earry 11.2 including miles tortaide bay onlyl and Pon Ludlow 0a 10 I I n
clarifies that facilities not required to loote eight 181 miles offshore but that other orbrod nz establish
siting reguirements ihifidualy 1.5W to are 2fOW feet offshore). M1 of 1 d
with this Nigurnent to show finding auggsiculture useldevelopment
1111114, t o ho sale to is e based an s art I e env moment as anchors s s
Stung Uisuno Reauircmmb— Several orovinons address suing distance based on so idle; state euldance
documents. induc
• Attitle S.ii and Ill Prohibits water flnfigh dwaculture facilities within he Protection
Island Aquatic Reserve and Smith and Minor Island Aquatic Reserve (Source: 19861nterim Guidelines
and INN Final Proe mach EIS):
REVERED 7-25,24M Poye 3909`15
FRwl Response so EPo oche Finf6h AJPgool ruM
Article R2 o5Nltea res in water rnrm aauaCuli uee /deveioomentto loose at east1.s
from n National Wildlife Refuge seal and sea li haulouts seabird nesting colonies, r other areas
identified as crt Wl feiii or migration areas for birds and mammals. County may allow a lesser
dstance with aoa of from federalhGte agencies (Source. 1986 interim Guidelines and 1990 Final
Prce m made Eli
k E (1 rei in waterfinfish r facdapoes to locate it 3W in all direction
from any wildlife refuge sanRUa aguatic r mlar are intended to protect threatened or s
endangered s2ei in order to avoid adversemoactsto habitats of special significance and
populations f fixod fish and shellfish dil in shan waterless 3M feet down
current tl lWket in all other directions from f h bl dl' -1" in Witter deeper than 75-
at least 150 feet from signifirent habitat (Source-1986 Interim Guidelines and 1990 Final Programmatic
Us'
• Artce 82 Ell al reoues in water fnrsh aouawllore facilities to locate a minimum of 1500' from
habitats of spwal iii for marine mammals and seabirds (Source MIS Interim GUEeI'nes and
1990 Final Programmatic EIS)
-
Anode 112f12(a)(') reaure water fmOsh aouacuhure facilities to locate a minimum of l5m feet
from ordinary high water mark, or n m of 2.000 feet when higher density residen0al
development is present along the a
tlnt upland. The rdi
determined visual act assessment So rce. 1986 Aou cularr Siting s n IM Final
Programmatc EIS).
Article 82 E 15(bl requires In -water finfish aau iculture facilities to orate a minimum of l.WO feet
from any recreational shelttisM1 beach, public tidelands oubl Ic access facilities (e.9. docks or boat
ramps) or odoer eirm of extensive Of established r 8' Study d IN 0
Final Programmatic EIS).
b of Stoolid $Imffhoi w. Critical H a D definitionsProvided for verroi that are
sim lar'C26 Critical Habitat and H2 Habitat of Special 5enfn e. Wile based on difference sources the
terms are intended to be interchaneeablem P is Th clefniycrnfor habitat of special significance comes
from the Reco mendednterim Guidelines for the Mang ment 0i5o moo Net Pen Culture in Puget Sound
/ I m9861 . specii from Table Ion page 4 and Table 3 on page 18 of the document. The
tlefinit on for'criffical habtta[' reflects 11 the more recent GMA reouirements for omtedion of envimnM8AMIN
sensitive al areas" isuch as 'fish & wildlife haG [ witserenuon are ' 2 tbit 197
Species Act crltiml M1ab[at for listed icecies. and 31 the WashinRon Department of Fish & Wildlife's Wi
listed species and Priority Habitats and Species Prcerom. As the County hi relied on the 3986 Interim
Guidelines dow end and the subseouenl Final Promammmic Environmental lmount Statement(i fm Fish
Culture in Flo di Net Pens (Parametinxi Der[ FSM1eries' 1990) there is hes tat on to insert tM term from
the more current GMA /FSA/PHS sourcesinto Provisions that more out of the older Interim Guidelines arM EIS
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Floor Response to Ei Frnfish Apumatture
In terms of m
' m kJim mvlsions ftM P use these terms Counts does not anticipate the
T
b illW compolimuld Witern a ormitsumn inch one term and th rt' d' how it
applies to a spearific - / h definition for d ini be relied urmn. and tM1
aid not charrN then the definition fur th second or alternare/intschmearable term woum M relied upon If,
in the edincre neither definition a ately clarifies, the
Counts N Professionals
m
'habitat of -I - SKMxa ee- F2 aFUm1 'runx do -dpd'
tld' 'of food fish and hllf h" at 'for marine mammals and b' the
subset f the term h b' fi lirmadly to evenr interpretation thereof,
Prohibition In thia b ential gidivinamom vs. WAC Guldelload f
this Droltionan is chat l state undamo documents about siting finish animalcule recommend ;voWmg
came residential areas andil publmeentiment refeaO mthe Cc morehens've Pan does not reeara net pens
resaur mIe - ti n - recre C
as
alue
The Slim guidelines; atWAC 173- 26 -2WSWI regarding the 6bonsime Residential ent designation
ages( water- o'entea commercial use /tleve ovment such as fnfsx aouacu Lure should be limited in area
incendsof to accommi residential a
uses The E deliberating f visual/auesithetic impacts along with
technical Information tl
Coi and Floating Agnigulture in PqIgt Sound l BovoillEcoinary
The Comoro, nsitlered to ublic centime at ru shoreline homeowners mI1 nose an
zoned parcels - tM1n one unit per 5 acres (RR 151, do not want any f fi
door or In their'fmnt vard' bemuse of the Iixe0lmod of sieniP¢ ant visual, aesthetic odor and noise impacts.
Th ersdi to minimize comi between internal usual, all f f" Ixo to in-water and mlami
Residential f
anaridalcornisrunitainoull torsions to resident h le have been designated $1horhI'me
Resdentla Most shoreline areas with RR l 10 and RR 1,20 ratng w
mos[y desenated as Canserven
where in ter Flnfish aouaculmre would be Prohibited and uplpnd pre
finfism apuamlture would be allowed with
a discretinnary CUP. The lower resitlenGal densities in such areas reduces the potential formnillR between
incompatible uses.
Further. R Counts Comprehensive demises f natural resource lands
(inclilding aquacultunt enjil to the rural character and economic of our communhirr and the most for
Ri ) -1 }1013 Faye 21 of 23
Final Response W FNlcgy Flnfish Apuaculrme
moatibilM between natural resources and other adia ent uses. These broad community values are
reflected in numerous Unhol U tl Rural Goals and Policies Id' P b m ,
dt
• LN111 3521 d'tl bel tl h 1 forest
mineral, ca aculture thew r ce users upon which th are dependent.
• LNP 133 Work with resource -based hi r st di comlis wi lb all Lockable
I - it I tlI teR M tl
• LNP3341ce3-59 EnvretM1ac actvt esad acentto resource lands are sires. antl des enetlm
'm mnflm With resource marcaheementattie
• LNG 192 ce hishmure Matdeveoomeas an oil occurs n rom Conn RC[s the on
term 1.0 bog iN h'EW(cal v significant areas and natural development intensities sthat contact
LNG2 1 3b31 tl "II tl tld h
girvinterofmmlareas avoid interference with resource land uses antl minimize impacts upon
environ2(pg.3 sensitive
• LNP22Log
• f6 sustainable naural esource- 'Eases. nmrua areas through the
rvat nofforest lands, a r n dagua order to
avtldeconm and employment opportunities are a
A eoces br. 4-11 &RICas ncation and Designator of A ouioglcharacter
R emurc
e
s
.-Although the Gb h Management tl specifically not inludeaI re lands I
cti landshe importance rneoi commercial tosth countydrgenalgao ...
¢n'tacurioeure red of Nmmmercated as flCiJlrom Lands and regional economy TM1e
5ignifficonce in fII l tl
accordance with the ass ation of Arricultural
bo
• Upland 'il
hhatcheries and.
c Commercial shellfish
their upland facili ties. and
Land use Compatibility Strategies Bill Adopt Eei a
standards fo: r
cuff re t
Mnagemet iand Sudden the Right-to Practice lture omWSbn of[he
s
tut anas Or as adopted in the Ynal ar ehrougha process that includes n
a
to rule forada[tnt Prop er uners. Ot e r m emayinclude
Encourae rsof shellfish beds designated long-term commertially significant to
g aate N the u Lands of Local Significance Program
Desina c new upland finfsh hatcheries as Agricultural Lands o Loe -Tem Commu
C nine
Classifying
drainage bas nz of aouaculture lands where the landowners undertake conservaYgn
There lx a<m on theme that other usajj=lonm h as caidbintall should accommodate and be
ad iveto avoid conflct wit N natural resource useFdecelooment.
Xo vi even with this clear Suborn for aeuacultufe. the Como Plan makes clear hat the community sees a
distinct ereerenre between Noes of aa,acultare uea with commercial shellfish bedirdfaciiii
REVISED 7-16-2013 Page ld n)25
Final Respmue to ECoi Pinfrxh Apuorulture
and upland fnesh hatical as stronero sup ported but not including net Pere "m water f inns h ao culture
'n me same rareapN m -z� mare eyment eyappamlmre Resources POncv:
NRP ]1610¢ ell Net pens, wM[M1 are not tlesienated north me lands, shall be regulated under the
• Shoreline liquinagerstrant Master Prowriann under reaulatuares forauaculture actlynines. 5uch insulations will
be cal led during the SMMP revision for consistence with the Comprehensive Plan The Plan said then be
mended to'reco oorate the SMMP as an element of the Comprehensive Plan. Until the revised Serena is
"Opted, where a reforlartil provision is inconsistent with g1 her County ordinances the more restrictive
Provision chat apply
Also eadent is the importance of protected; the beauty anti rc ' saff r thenatural
es of the area as arrested N the following Camp Plan policies
and po NG SB 0 foe 3-611 Preserve rural character and promote rural ideal M1 defined by
oval rural lifestyle, opportunity to live and work In rural areas local rural visual landscapes resource
Produi environmental Quality, and significant areas of often if so
I LNG 190 tie 3 621 Ensure that dGvellooment isaccomplished in a manner wh'chinhectstheong
-
lean habtatifN historically sig nificant areas and natural beauty of Jefferson COMN.
In conclusion, prohibiting wa[ePprlen[rtl commercial use /aeveloomentfinfish aouacwwrefrom shoreline
Residential d d areas and treating inviriter finfiah ithosaCulturs differently than h
agracultoraf use /aeveloomentin Jefferson Counts is consistent With Public sentiment and supported by the
RoaO anti poll[ es embodied in the Comprehensive Plan .
mekmentation of Visual impacts Reourementx— article 82.061Gengral Regulations for all aauacu [ore
l arrol for all deatin han acuhure and bottom culture with structures and Al
8.2.E.12Finrh Refusal — Visual Quality) s a Visual Impacts ASUxxmem for in M siting and draft
ri tiles iden[ifxWb the 1986 cu tore ie Th r li tit m Mo OI uribetl
therein, per Flnfish Regulation El that references'state approved administrative guidelines' coffinrively
ref¢rrine m the above mentioned studru'reoprtz This methodolprviincludes technical terminoloev such as
angle of viewing' 'Plane of vaateL'n anal cone of vixion'.'foreshorteninE. The Counts does not employ staff
with expertise in visual real analysis so, for the oumose of administering these provisions. the Coun[v
would rely on aspects retained by the applicant accessional input from uate/fedeml resource management
and, as needed third party review by hired consultants.
Distinction Between Comtoria lNet Pens vs. Rextontide /Enbnument Efflarb— The County strongly
oars rest rationantl enhancemen ofn i salmon stO kzinthe PU MSOUnd
region. In conaidering the definition for'In -water finfish equa<ulture' the County clarifies that any
use /development with fish rear ng structures in the water that meets IM1e tlefn (on oYwatershed restoration
prdect' Per RCw 89 01 is not considered in-water frdsh aauacu rural The County relies an existing
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i Resranxe to EedCgy: Ginfuh doornail
statutory deflnl[IOns for that ar aril des an to... enhance the bsM1 affable for
care b of f h d that alo of authorized plan'
deryllophed/sponscred by state or firderal agencies, tribes, local urnsidictions ifistriets that has
undergone 5EPA and public re w. such use /development would be reviewed under the Article z]
Restoration provisions and other applicable sections of the Program lee. ArticM 6.1.8 No Net Loss and
The County recognizes many oublic concerns still exist regarding the crisis and potential imwtts related to in
water flnfuh apuacultur Such as
Biodeoouts - food and faces
Chemi[al use- cesticides, oharmaco uficeii MC:
Disease - ba feria, viruses:
Parasites -Sw im.
Escapement- GMOS, breed /compete with nrthzs: and
Imoratts to Puget Sountl - low dlasoved caused. slollFlfi beds. %raze fish. salt &animas.
mannumaliT ongoing restoration eff
That all react ible lisle related to In water fmflsn abituraculture cannot be eliminated not
sufficient reason to doubt a Master Program which includes a prohibition on in -water 6Mich aouaculture
because such a use is a preferred use In the regulai scheme established by the SMH. However, the County
has conducted addidi Ireview of avalable technical contractor and consultedwm experts in the fields of
fish health water r mitten cl land enhancement net e
operations T' urther consideration of e complex issues related water fnfisha c Itureh s
allowed the (loudly to conclude that such a limited allowance with reliance on the existing regulatory
reawirements of mWdde state and federal agencies lea reasonable and adepuate approach to strilinta
balance between outright wohlbirion and across the board allowance.
science support Of and opposition to finfisb aguaculture, with soperations al focus on inventor operations such as
nher ens. The Finish Bibliography includes some 125 documents inl rnl it
state andfrderal azenw Policy and technuell guidance. Permit samtles from existing Puget Sound net pen
Shudellne Masher Protracts from Other P ri di programmatic EIS document
and other sources of bernment lMmmation. TFe firthiroarraphy, in trenched during formal
public comment end contributes a representative sample of the available scence. The Bibliography contains
recently Oubllsheb "Current" science such as the February, 2011 report of Michael Price chic. on juvenile
salmon rent'.
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Recent CoMootudente fromE
Ia IM1eN Slrai
ember 2011 rifles tM1 t e
state relics on key
meMSsuch
ab the 198 [ Ilure Sion
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NOAH Te[hro X53.
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from that era i.e. 1988 Use Cni
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relves on more cynnert screi from
thei
The Statute shat the She lisponcer sea (o ri borelin a iwl[M1 uate mietti ftbe
resources. The SNIP Gumei (WAC 17326-1 Ire that M1 and tlevelo men[i r Wa[etl [o
no net loss of Ifunttionl ". Further. the Guidelines; WAU 73 62G33 re tM1at
violin
ensure
less is known h MP kea more r approach voids n aed am attsr nd't
reasonably assure that M1 r line resources are rote[tes. TM1 rrant sclaperes is hicorisistent. Tochelors, the
Countv coni it has no choire but to err at this time on the side of caution and orotettion while
determining which locations w93rld be suitable for this Preferrmd use. The County believes the science dictates
that in -water f rfsh aduaculmre, including net Pens, must be rmited
The County groposes to mother the L ll lovetl MP as indicated in this doc m nt to include these
Provisions matter of legislative discrei and afters oned, cliecfve evaluation of the reatve
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Jefferson County SW update
Supplemental Information re: Agriculture - Apuoculture
Agriculture Aquaanure
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15. "Agriculture] activities means agricultural uses and practices including, but not limited to:
Producing, breeding, or increasing agricultural praduct; reading and changing agricultural
crops; allowing land used for agriwfur al activities to he fellow at which it is plowed and tilled
but left canceled; allowing hard wed for agdcWtuml activities to lie domant as a result of
adverse agricultural market wnditiom; allowing land used for agricultural activibes to lie
dormant because the land is enrolled in a local, mate, u federal conservation program, or the
land is subject to a conservation eeument; conducting agricultural operations; meinrairdng,
repairing, and replacing agricultural equipment maintaining, repairing, and replacing
ageticultuel facilities, provided that the replacement facility is no closer to the shoreline Own the
origiwl facility; and maintaining agricultural ImWs under production or cultivation.
16. "Agricultural hand means dmu specificlarq areas an which agriculture activities are
conductd as of the date of adoption of this Master Program pursuant to the some guidelines
(WAC 173 -26) as evidenced by aerial photography or Other documentation. After the effective
date of dw Master Program, land converted to agricultural us: is subject to compliance with the
restatements of the Manner Program.
17. "Agriculture, existing and ongoing means any agricultural activity conducted on an ongoing
basis on IarMs enrolled it the open Space 1as program for agriculture or designated as agricultural
lands Of long -term commonest) significsxe on the official map of Comprehensive Plan land use
designations; Provided, that agricultural activities were conducted on those ands at any time
during the five year period preceding April 28,2003. Agricultural use ceases when tat arm on
which it is conducted is converted to a nonagricultural use
18. ' Agriculture, new means agiicWaral activities proposed or conducted slat April 28, 2003, and
that do act meet the definition ofecismos ongoing agriculture.
28. Aquacultore means thefamdng or culture of food fish, shellfish, or other aquatic plants or
animals In freshwater or saltwaar, and may include development such as structures, as well as
use of would spawning and rearing areas. Aquawltme does rout include the harvest ofwildstock
genduck on saaowrnd ands. Matlack geoduck harem is fishery.
29. 'Aquaculture activity means actions directly pertaining to growing, limiting, or harvesting of
aquacuitme produce. Examples include, but use not limited to propagation, tank farms,
hatcheries, ircubatoNnnrseries, sacking, feeding. disease Mariana, deputation facilities, waste
repel of &3-2018
disposal, water use, development of habitat and structures, sorting, wet storage, mM staging.
Excluded from this deEiwtion are related commercial or industrial uses such as wholesale and
retail sales, fined processing and freezing.
30. "Aquaculture facility or farm means any facility or tract of And used to cultme aquatic
products. Each geographically separate facility or tract of lend used for aquaculhae shall
consdmte a separate facility/from, provided that adjoining famdfacilities with separate operators
shall he wmsidered separate facilitiesrfamrs.
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Article 9.1 Agriculture
B. Shoreline Ernirroment Regulations- Add and delete text to read:
1. Priority Aquatk: New agricuhural activities are prohibited except upland finflsh anuacuhure Per the
aquaculture policies and regulations of this Program. FMrs Ag a- 0 R, sweetness at Rh P111 w 2n al Mh
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as grazing may be allowed subject to policies and regulations of this Program; provided that such low
intensity agncuhure does not expand or alter agricultural practices in a manner inconsistent with the
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July 17, 2013 HEARING RECORD
Jefferson County Commissioners
Jefferson County Courthouse
P.O. Box 1220, 1820 Jefferson Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Subject: Non - Support of Initiative to Create Kala Point Parks & Recreation District
We ask that you do not support the initiative to create a Parks and Recreation District for Kala Point.
_ Recently- few homeowners in Kala Point circulated a petition supporting an- initiative -to - establish a —
Parks & Recreation District for Kala Point, which would include the Kala Point Homeowners Association.
The authors marketed the concept to about 130 homeowners based upon a single objective - to avoid
any future increase in taxes, i.e., that if Kala Point were to be designated a P &RD, the area homeowners
would be exempt from any taxes levied by the larger Municipal Parks District, should one be established
by the Jefferson County Commissioners.
Initially the group of homeowners brought the concept to the Kala Point Board of Directors soliciting its
support and endorsement. The Board declined to do so and have since come out officially against this
independent petition.
We strongly object to the idea of a P &RD for Kala Point. First, we are concerned about the legality of
the measure, as the land, roads, facilities (pier, clubhouse, tennis courts, pool, trails) are privately
owned and financially supported by the Kala Point Homeowners Association. Second, we strongly
disagree with the idea that it would be created solely to avoid any future taxes. We feel privileged to
live in such a beautiful and bountiful county. Most Kala Point homeowners feel a great deal of civic
pride in being residents of Jefferson County are very active participants in all facets of the community
including volunteering for the Jefferson County Hospital, Habitat for Humanity, Hospice, the state parks,
road cleanup, food bank, Centrum, raising money for the Jefferson County Fire Department, etc.
Should you decide to establish a Municipal Park District for Port Townsend or Jefferson County at some
future date, know that you will have our full support. We will continue to gratefully pay our fair share
of taxes to enjoy the wonderful amenities of Port Townsend and beautiful Jefferson County.
Sincerely,
g�and Patricia B. Miles
230 Cedarview Drive (Kala Point Homeowners)
Port Townsend, WA 98368
From: Linda Brewster (lindajbrewster @msn.comj mq ,j' 3� J�
Sent: Monday, July 15, 2013 9:35 PM°
To: jeffbocc
Subject: Please Kill the Petition for A Parks and Rec District inside Kale Point
July 15, 2013
Jefferson County Commissioners
Jefferson County Courthouse
PO Box 1220
1820 Jefferson St.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
As residents of Kala Point, we are so relieved to find that there has been a groundswell of opposition in Kala
Point to the idea /petition to create a Kala Point Park District. At our annual meeting of homeowners yesterday,
there was not a single voice in favor of the petition. This is an awful idea, based almost solely on the intention
to avoid taxes. To our great delight, most everyone to whom we have talked holds a more systemic notion of
community, a sense of connection to and responsibility for the county, town and neighborhood of which we are
a part, than this petition might suggest or endorse. While increased taxes will be a burden to many of us, if
that is what is needed, that is what we will do.
Most sincerely,
LLn. Brewster a vi&JeavvErreca1
59 Terra.ceiDr.
t ovtrownarnd, WA
360 379 -4023
jeffbocc
From: Tony Costa [ascosta @cablespeed.com] _.
Sent:
Monday, Jul 15, 2013 8:40 PM "
To: jeffbocc y F'sn`i
Subject: Petition AL
My wife and I support the position taken by Dick and Mary Ann Schulte in their letter of July 15, 2013 to the Jefferson
County Commissioners to kill the petition for a Parks and Recreation District inside Kala Point.
Anthony S. Costa and Rebecca Rottsolk
1671 Kala Point Drive
CD,
July 15, 2013
Jefferson County Commissioners
Jefferson County Courthouse
PO Box 1220
1820 Jefferson St.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Subject: Please kill the petition for a "Park & Recreation District" inside Kala Point
We are sending this letter to the commission to make you aware that we, and many of our
friends and neighbors in Kala Point, do NOT support that petition. In fact we are embarrassed
that a few people in our community are making us all look bad. We have also learned that
several signers of that petition did not really understand the petition and relied upon the
misleading information that was distributed with it. - -
As you now know, the KPOA Board of Directors refused to back a similar petition request and
have since come out against this independent petition that was started by a handful of residents
from Kala Point.
We are against putting this issue on the ballot for several reasons. First, we question the legality
of this effort. It is obviously an attempt to create an entity, with no real purpose other than tax
avoidance. Second, many of the residents of Kala Point do, in fact, use county and Port
Townsend park and recreation facilities and feel an obligation to do our fair share to support
those facilities. But the most significant reason for asking that this petition effort be stopped is
that it does not reflect that values and attitudes of the vast majority of our homeowners and
residents. We feel that we are very much a part of this wonderful community and want to be
supportive of efforts that help our community as a whole, not just inside Kala Point. If the county
and Port Townsend need to raise taxes to maintain the park facilities in the area, we should be
part of that taxing district. There are hundreds of people living in Kala Point who volunteer and
serve this overall community in many ways. We support local businesses, the hospital, local
charities, the Food Bank, Centrum, the East Jefferson County Fire & Rescue, the Sheriff's
office, the libraries, schools, museums and much, much more. Nobody wants to pay more
taxes, but we have a moral and civic obligation to support our community. If Jefferson County
and Port Townsend do decide to place a Municipal Park District on the ballot next year, we
believe you will get at least a comparable level of support to what you will get from other areas
in East Jefferson County. Please give that petition the attention it deserves and kill it now.
Sincerely,
Richard F Schulte & Mary Ann Schulte
373 Baycliff Drive (Kala Point)
Port Townsend, WA 98368
From:
Victoria Miller [vmiller334 @yahoo.com]
Sent:
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 4:24 PM
To:
jeffbocc
Subject:
Response to Parks Petition
Attachments:
Response to Parks Ballot.docx
July 16, 2013
Jefferson County Commissioners
Jefferson County Courthouse
PO Box 1220
1820 Jefferson St.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Subject: Please kill the petition for a "Park & Recreation District" inside Kala Point
My wife and I are writing to you to add our voices in opposition to those who oppose
placing on the ballot a measure that would carve out a separate parks district for Kala
Point. We do so, for two specific reasons. First of all, both of us feel very fortunate to
live in an area adjacent to Port Townsend and its many public amenities. Most of us at
Kala Point use the park facilities in Port Townsend on a regular basis but we also feel
strongly that we are responsible for the common good of our greater community.
Second, we ask that you scrutinize the petition carefully to make sure that all legal
requirements are met before it is placed on the ballot. It is our understanding that the
petition lacks a complete listing of the members who would serve on the parks board.
We thank you in advance for considering this matter and again wish it to be known that
we are most grateful to live in this area and clearly have an obligation to help maintain
the public services that make this a special community.
Signed,
David Miller, Ph.D and Victoria Miller
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July 16, 2013
Jefferson County Commissioners
Jefferson County Courthouse
PO Box 1220
1820 Jefferson St.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Subject: Please kill the petition for a "Park & Recreation District" inside Kala Point
My wife and I are writing to you to add our voices in opposition to those who
oppose placing on the ballot a measure that would carve out a separate parks
district for Kala Point. We do so, for two specific reasons. First of all, both of us
feel very fortunate to live in an area adjacent to Port Townsend and its many public
amenities. Most of us at Kala Point use the park facilities in Port Townsend on a
regular basis but we also feel strongly that we are responsible for the common good
of our greater community. Second, we ask that you scrutinize the petition carefully
to make sure that all legal requirements are met before it is placed on the ballot. It
is our understanding that the petition lacks a complete listing of the members who
would serve on the parks board.
We thank you in advance for considering this matter and again wish it to be known
that we are most grateful to live in this area and clearly have an obligation to help
maintain the public services that make this a special community.
Signed,
David Miller, PHD and Victoria Miller
jeffbocc
From: Michael Machette [machette.kalapt @gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 5:08 AM j'9 �}
Subject: Kala Point MPD proposal [ RECOD
I'd encourage you to table the Kala Point MPD proposal. It is ill considered and was presented to the Kala Point residents
as a method of avoiding taxes from the proposed PT MPD. No MPD chairman or chairpersons are named, and there is no
indication that they actually manage anything. Also, it appears to be in violation of our CC &Rs in terms of managing our
assets.
Michael Machette
Kala Point Homeowners Association
CFO 2009 -2012
ROBERTS
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July 17, 2013
Jefferson County
Board of County Commissioners
P.O. Box 1220
Port Townsend, WA 98368
HEARING RECORD
Re: Kala Point Owners' Association Opposition to
Proposed Kala Point Park and Recreation District
Dear Commissioners:
I represent the Kala Point Owner's Association ("KPOA"). This letter sets forth KPOA's
opposition to the proposed Kala Point Park and Recreation District to be considered by
the Board of County Commissioners at its August 5, 2013 public hearing.
KPOA was incorporated in 1975. The purpose of KPOA is to provide for maintenance,
preservation, perpetual control and development of lots, parcels, tracts and common
areas within the boundaries of the KPOA. In addition, Kala Point Village (timeshares),
Kala Point Condominium Association (condominiums), Kala Bluffs Condominium
Association and Kala Heights Association (townhouses) also govern and maintain their
own common areas within the boundaries of KPOA.
All of the common areas within KPOA are owned by either KPOA or the above
referenced associations with KPOA. The common areas owned by KPOA include the
KPOA clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts, parks and playgrounds, beach areas
and green belts. All of KPOA's property is managed by KPOA's Board of Directors
pursuant to KPOA's Bylaws and CC &Rs.
KPOA understands that other than a few residential lots located adjacent to KPOA, the
vast majority of the property to be located within the boundaries of the proposed new
District would be property located in KPOA. The only non - residential lots that might
theoretically be available for development of public parks and recreation facilities are
thus the common areas owned by KPOA.
The property owned by KPOA is not available for development of any public recreation
facilities. Not only is it privately owned by KPOA, it is subject to the covenants, rules
and restrictions contained in the KPOA CC &Rs, which specifically provide that the
common areas are for the private use and benefit of the residents of KPOA and their
guests. KPOA would therefore never agree to sell any of its common areas to the
proposed District, meaning there would be absolutely no land available for the proposed
District to develop for public park or recreation uses.
7525 Pioneer Way, Suite 202 Gig Harbor, WA 98335 p. 253 858 8606 f. 253.858,8646
Jefferson County
Board of County Commissioners
July 17, 2013
Page 2
Even assuming the proposed District would have powers of eminent domain, it is
doubtful that it could establish the necessary criteria for condemning any of KPOA's
common areas. Moreover, all of the roads within KPOA are private roads owned as
common areas and managed by KPOA and thus would also have to be condemned by
the proposed District to provide legal access to any property it tried to condemn.
There thus does not appear to be any valid purpose for the proposed District to serve.
Nor does it appear from the literature disseminated by the proponents of the District that
there really is any legitimate purpose for the District. Instead, as clearly stated in the
attached flyer from the proponents, the primary purpose of the proposed District is to
"block the county from their plan to create a taxing district for East Jefferson County."
The proponents believe, in their words, that "[i]f we establish and maintain our own KP-
Only parks district we would be exempt from the new countywide taxing district, and
could establish our own tax level at a comparatively tiny amount simply to exist, and that
rate would be controlled by KP- resident locally accountable commissioners."
It is thus clear that the proponents of the proposed District have no intention of using it
for development of public park or recreation facilities. Instead, they believe that a group
of neighbors can use the ballot process as a means of forming a sham district in order
to avoid taxation. Whether or not there is any merit to their belief that they can actually
avoid taxation through such misuse of the ballot process, it is abundantly clear that the
proposed District cannot possibly serve any legitimate public interest.
KPOA therefore respectfully requests that the Board of County Commissioners not
place the proposed District on the upcoming ballot. In the alternative, RCW 36.69.050
provides that "[t]he board of county commissioners shall eliminate from the boundaries
of the proposed district land which they find will not be benefited by inclusion therein."
Because none of the property within KPOA could possibly be benefited by being
included in a sham district, if the measure is to be placed on the ballot KPOA would
request that all property within the boundaries of KPOA be removed from the
boundaries of the proposed District.
Very truly yours,
ROBE(j.TS JOHNS & HEMPHILL, PLLC
Enclosure
Cc: Client (w /o enclosure)
David W. Alvarez, Jefferson County Prosecutor's Office
Keep Our Facilities Private
A void New Taxation For PT and County Facilities
We Never Use
BACKGROUND. There's been a lot of conversation and news coverage lately about a
Jefferson County Metropolitan Park District (MPD). If approved by the voters, it would establish
this MPD as a junior taxing district (like the county library, fire, EMS, PUD, etc), rather than the
historical budgeting of money for parks, stadiums, pools, etc. from the general funds of
Jefferson County and Port Townsend. The City and County claim they can no longer afford the
cost, and want all property owners in the East Jefferson County, particularly those in private
communities, to pay as well, to support facilities seldom visited by residents of Kala Point, Port
Ludlow, Cape George, etc. It's a tax grab ... plain and simple.
URGENT ALERT: If you are a registered voter in the Kala Point Development you can sign a
petition to place on the general election ballot a measure to protect KP Residents from being
further taxed by the county for Port Townsend city and county parks they cannot themselves
afford, in addition to what we already pay in our own community by annual assessments for the
facilities we collectively own. If You pay KPOA assessments, and are registered to vote
in Jefferson County, you may sign the Petition asking for the issue to appear on a
general election ballot.
By forming our own Parks District, to include only Kala Point, with an extremely low tax rate, we
can block the county from their plan to create a taxing district for East Jefferson County which
would include Kala Point with an annual tax of as much as 75 cents per $1000 valuation, ON
TOP OF THE GENERAL FUND TAXES WE ALREADY PAY, plus our Kala Point assessments. With
the county Municipal Parks District, typical KP homeowners would pay as much as $225
annually ($300,000 assessed value) for the PT stadium, pool, parks, etc. that need major
renovation and support but the city and county have elected to no longer maintain with general
funds. More expensive properties would pay even more.
WHY ?: If we establish and maintain our own KP -Only parks district (as they have in Brinnon,
Coyle/Thorndyke and soon Port Ludlow) we would be exempt from the new countywide taxing
district, and could establish our own tax level at a comparatively tiny amount simply to exist,
and that rate would be controlled by KP- resident locally accountable elected commissioners.
Having our own district would block taxation by the larger PT sponsored proposed new Metro
Parks District to fund facilities few KP residents ever use.
Learn more about it at., ( www.saveourcommunityoarks.coml. FastAction is vital. We want to
get the matter on the general election ballot for November.
Kala Point would be included in this new county MPD taxing district unless a
separate Parks and Recreation District of our own is established and
maintained with local control, via KP- resident elected commissioners
There are no Jefferson County Parks located within Kala Point. We do have many recreational
facilities that we self - support with our homeowner's assessments: clubhouse, pool, tennis
courts, trail system, beach facilities, boat launch, etc.
There has been a concern raised that a county MPD, once established by the county,
could take over these amenities from KP owners by power of eminent domain, making
them accessible to the general public via our streets. We can protect our private
community assets from this county takeover by forming our own parks and recreation
district as a blocking move, keeping control local to KP.
A Kaia Point Parks and Recreation District is an alternative solution: establishing a Parks
District within the boundaries of Kala Point. By signing the petition, it starts the process to have
a measure on the November 2013 ballot. A majority of "YES" votes will both create a Kala
Point Parks & Recreation District, as well as excluding Kala Point from the county's
Metropolitan Parks District (MPD) and its ability to tax us for services we may not even use
(predominantly in Port Townsend) and blocking any attempted takeover by a county district to
absorb and make public our private facilities, and access to them, by eminent domain
proceedings.
For this ballot measure to qualify to be placed on the November 2013 ballot, 15010 of the
registered voters within our boundaries must sign the petition. Naturally, it would be best to
get more signatures than the minimum. Your signature on the petition only states that you want
this measure on the ballot. It does not say whether you are for or against the measure.
Consider signing so that you can have a vote as to your own personal wishes on this matter
come next November. So why this call to action? All signed petition sheets must be in to the
County Auditor as soon as possible, ideally for validation by July 8tn
Petitions are being circulated in the community by a variety of means, and can be downloaded
from the website at wwwApparksandrec.ora. Completed petitions must be returned
immediately to volunteers circulating them, or mailed to PO Box 1570, Port Townsend, WA
98368, not later than July 5"'. If you prefer that someone pick up your petition, call Hank Krist
at 360 - 379 -9878.
Spread the word so your neighbors know — we want everyone's voice to be heard. If unable to
get this petition on the ballot in November, then the issue may be decided for us when the
county MPD measure appears on the ballot.
DO NOT separate petition pages. All three pages MUST travel as one
document!
❖ A timely return of this petition is URGENT, as we have a very short timeframe
to deliver it to the county for validation.
I
July 15, 2013 HEARNG RECORD
Jefferson County Commissioners
Jefferson County Courthouse
PO Box 1220
Port Townsend WA 98368
This letter is a copy of one you have received from our neighbors, Dick and Mary Ann Schulte.
We intended to compose a message of our own but after reading the Schulte's letter, I agree so
completely, I don't believe I can improve it. We have also sent a letter to the Leader expressing
similar concern about this misguided and misleading ballot initiative.
Subject: Please kill the petition for a "Park & Recreation District" inside Kale Point
We are sending this letter to the commission to make you aware that we, and many of our
friends and neighbors in Kala Point, do NOT support that petition. In fact we are embarrassed
that a few people in our community are making us all look bad. We have also learned that
several signers of that petition did not really understand the petition and relied upon the
misleading information that was distributed with it.
As you now know, the KPOA Board of Directors refused to back a similar petition request and
have since come out against this independent petition that was started by a handful of residents
from Kala Point.
We are against putting this issue on the ballot for several reasons. First, we question the legality
of this effort. It is obviously an attempt to create an entity, with no real purpose other than tax
avoidance. Second, many of the residents of Kala Point do, in fact, use county and Port
Townsend park and recreation facilities and feel an obligation to do our fair share to support
those facilities. But the most significant reason for asking that this petition effort be stopped is
that it does not reflect that values and attitudes of the vast majority of our homeowners and
residents. We feel that we are very much a part of this wonderful community and want to be
supportive of efforts that help our community as a whole, not just inside Kala Point. if the county
and Port Townsend need to raise taxes to maintain the park facilities in the area, we should be
part of that taxing district. There are hundreds of people living in Kala Point who volunteer and
serve this overall community in many ways. We support local businesses, the hospital, local
charities, the Food Bank, Centrum, the East Jefferson County Fire & Rescue, the Sheriff's
office, the libraries, schools, museums and much, much more. Nobody wants to pay more
taxes, but we have a moral and civic obligation to support our community. If Jefferson County
and Port Townsend do decide to place a Municipal Park District on the ballot next year, we
believe you will get at least a comparable level of support to what you will get from other areas
in East Jefferson County. Please give that petition the attention it deserves and kill it now.
Sincerely,
Douglas L. & Nancy R. Leeds
220 Fairbreeze Dr.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
jeffbocc
From: Tom Thiersch [thiersch - public @usregs.com]
Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 8:03 AM (I j J' j► p�N tqq
To: jeffbocc F! 1ILEAK �R \J
Subject: RE: MPD Steering Committee
http / /test.co.6efferson.wa.us /weblinkext /ElectronieFile.aspx ?docid= 1158699 &dbid =1
This is old news, handed out at the very first MPD SC meeting that every member of this discussion group
attended.
Where do you think I got the idea for PL to create its own PRD?
The whole premise was, and is, that all PRD districts must be treated equally (14th Amendment), therefore
exclusion of Jefferson P &R District #1 and #2 would guarantee the exclusion of #3 (PL MPR PRD) and #4
(Kala Pt.)
Or, going the other way, including #3 and #4 would mean that #1 and #2 would have to be included in the
boundaries.
Either way, it's designed to create a big obstacle (a lot of "NO MPD" votes) to the formation of a east- county-
wide MPD, regardless of the boundaries, which is what SOCP is all about, right?
Tom
- - - -- Original Message---- -
From: Ron Gregory fmailto :builder(a)cablespeed.com]
Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2013 2:33 PM
To: Ron Gregory
Subject: MPD Steering Committee
http: / /test. co.mefferson.wa. us /weblinkext /ElectronicFile. aspx ?docid = 1158699 &dbid =1
Please take time to read. Note the "exlusion" of Coyle and Brinnon" from the boundaries.
Ron
DRAFT Guidance and Ground Rules
Steering Committee for MPD Process
Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend
March 21, 2013
Guidance to Steering Committee for MPD Process
Charge - Through its enabling legislation, a citizen Steering Committee will be given the following
charge:
Specific Outcomes: In June of 2012 an Exploratory Regional Parks and Recreation Committee
concluded that our present system to provide and fund parks and recreation is not sustainable,
and that a regional Metropolitan Parks District should be formed to serve the citizens of East
Jefferson County including the City of Port Townsend. The City and the County are cooperating
to convene citizens to develop a specific plan for creating a Metropolitan Park District (MPD)
that voters could consider whether or not to approve. A citizen Steering Committee, with the
help of a broad cross section of Parks & Rec Stakeholders will develop an MPD Plan. The MPD
Plan should specifically address the following elements:
• The boundaries of a proposed MPD, no greater than East Jefferson County excluding the two
existing Parks and Recreation Districts
• The (existing and any proposed future) facilities and programs that are to be included in the
proposed MPD
• The structure of the proposed MPD and its governance model
• The preliminary maintenance and operations plan for the proposed MPD
• The preliminary operational and capital budget for the proposed MPD
• Budget requirements and funding availability for long -term maintenance and operations to
maintain existing (and proposed future) facilities and programs (namely, sustainability). ( "Long-
term" would at a minimum be in the 6 -10 year horizon.)
• Capital budget requirements and funding availability for long -term maintenance of existing (and
proposed future) facilities (namely, sustainability). ( "Long- term" would at a minimum be in the
6 -10 year horizon.)
• The development of a proposed transitional strategy that facilitates the coordination,
consolidation of City and County Park resources and proposes an interim funding strategy.
Housekeeping - The following operational guidance will be established through the enabling resolution
to maximize the time spent by the Steering Committee in developing a workable MPD alternative and
minimizing the time spent establishing their internal rules and procedures. None of the following pre-
determine the outcome of the Steering Committee's work, only the manner in which they will conduct
the planning process:
Co- chairs - Two Steering Committee Co- chairs will be appointed jointly by the City Council and
Board of County Commissioners. The two Chairs appointed are Cammy Brown and Kathleen Kler.
MPD Stakeholders - MPD Stakeholders members are invited by the Steering Committee. The
Steering Committee can expand membership at its discretion. The Steering Committee will
address the possible role of having alternates for certain MPD Stakeholders members who
represent organizations.
Facilitator - A facilitator will be provided that can help the Steering Committee set ground rules
for other process issues (attendance, voting, sub - committees, etc.). Bob Wheeler, Triangle
Associates has been chosen as the facilitator.
Public Participation — In addition to vetting work with MPD Stakeholders, the process shall
encourage and provide meaningful opportunities for the general public to participate in the
process. This may include holding a half -day charrette; scheduling open houses and workshops
and providing for public comment at all MPD Stakeholders meetings. All meetings of the Steering
Committee will be open to the public, although due to scheduling constraints public comment
might not be taken at all meetings.
MPD Plan Recommendation -The Steering Committee shall prepare a preferred MPD Plan
including the specific elements listed above that, if approved by a vote of the people, would
result in the implementation of an MPD. The MPD Plan shall represent the majority view of the
Steering Committee. The majority recommended MPD Plan shall be the sole document
submitted by the Steering Committee for consideration by the County and City for proposing a
potential ballot proposition.
Provide Guidance on Transition in the Interim - The Steering Committee shall include a
recommended approach and schedule that would allow for maintaining parks and recreation in
the interim until a MPD can support them.
The recommended Plan for an MPD must successfully address and achieve the following key
objectives:
• Ensure park properties and facilities and recreation programs will be cared and managed fort he
long term for the public's well -being and for the benefit of the community;
• Ensure parks and recreation are delivered in an equitable manner and that resources are
allocated fairly;
• Ensure the parks and recreation system is sustainable;
• Improves parks and recreation and future capacity compared to conditions without an MPD
• Sets a levy rate that protects junior taxing districts from pro- rationing;
• Ensure that the public will get what the MPD Plan promises
Groundrules
Roles and Responsibilities of STEERING COMMITTEE Members
• STEERING COMMITTEE members are expected to place a high priority on preparing for,
attending and actively participating in STEERING COMMITTEE meetings.
• Members are asked to represent the points of view of their interest area(s), while being
mindful of the overall goals of the STEERING COMMITTEE.
• Members agree to work cooperatively to accomplish the purposes of this process and
acknowledge that all participants bring with them legitimate purposes, goals, concerns
and interests, whether or not they are in agreement with them.
• Members agree to listen to all points of view and perspectives on issues and alternatives
and seek to identify areas of agreement, as well as reasons for differing points of view.
• Members will act in "good faith."
• Members will focus on the subject at hand, share discussion time, avoid interrupting,
respect time constraints, keep reactions and responses from being personal, and avoid
side conversations.
STEERING COMMITTEE Organization
The STEERING COMMITTEE is organized as follows:
• The STEERING COMMITTEE is composed of 11 members (See Attachment A for
members) and 2 Ex- Officio members, one from the County and one from the City.
• STEERING COMMITTEE members, Ex- Officio members, support staff and consultants will
sit at the table and participate in discussions.
• All meetings of the STEERING COMMITTEE will be open to the public and will be
advertised by the County at least once in The Leader.
• A public comment period will be provided at each STEERING COMMITTEE meeting.
• An agenda and a past draft meeting summary will sent to STEERING COMMITTEE
members in advance of the meeting. Other meeting materials will be sent, when
possible, in advance of each meeting. Meeting summaries will describe topic of
discussion, decisions, and action items.
• Meeting Summaries will be reviewed and accepted at each meeting with appropriate
changes.
• Because this is a public process, communications among STEERING COMMITTEE
members need to comply with the Washington State Open Public Meetings Act and
Public Records Act.
• Staff for the STEERING COMMITTEE is composed primarily of the County and City staff,
and supported by consultants. STEERING COMMITTEE can ask for assistance and
information from these resources.
• Assignments may be made for STEERING COMMITTEE members to perform between
meetings.
• STEERING COMMITTEE will sponsor Stakeholder and public meetings
• A webpage for the committee can be found on the official Jefferson County Website. All
of the documents of the committee will be publicized on the website.
• An email list will be used to inform and invite parties interested in the committee and
Roles and Responsibilities of the Co- Chairs
• The Co- Chairs will call meetings to order and close meetings, will lead the STEERING
COMMITTEE through decisions, and make decisions at meetings for the benefit of the
STEERING COMMITTEE.
• The Co- Chairs will be the primary spokespersons for the STEERING COMMITTEE with the
press and media, for reporting back to the City /County, and with the public.
• They will work with the County /City and the facilitator to establish meeting times and
places, agendas, and topics for STEERING COMMITTEE, Stakeholder, and public
meetings.
• Before substantive decisions, at the discretion of the Co- Chairs, call for a short public
comment.
Roles and Responsibilities of the Facilitator
The facilitator is an impartial individual who guides and facilitates the process. The
responsibility of the facilitator is to keep the STEERING COMMITTEE focused on agreed -upon
tasks, suggest ideas, strategies, approaches, alternative methods and procedures, keep
discussions moving forward, encourage participation by all STEERING COMMITTEE members,
and enforce the ground rules. Specific facilitator tasks include:
• Work with the Co- Chairs, County and City staff, and STEERING COMMITTEE members to
prepare meeting agendas, so that meetings are productive and meet the goals of the
group.
• Communicate with STEERING COMMITTEE members between meetings to discuss
issues.
• Meet with the Co- Chairs and County /City to address STEERING COMMITTEE efforts.
• Help draft or review STEERING COMMITTEE products.
• Assist in keeping communications open among the Co- Chairs, STEERING COMMITTEE
and the County /City.
• Assure that relevant information is provided to the STEERING COMMITTEE in a timely
and effective manner relative to the advice the STEERING COMMITTEE is asked to
provide.
• Work with County and City staff to produce meeting summaries.
Roles and Responsibilities of the County /City
• The County /City will provide administrative, communications, and technical assistance
to the STEERING COMMITTEE. This will include meeting logistics and making STEERING
COMMITTEE meeting notices, agendas, summaries and products available from the
website in a timely fashion.
• The County /City will prepare background materials and arrange presentations on
relevant subject matter and develop information on specific issues to inform STEERING
COMMITTEE deliberations.
• The County and City will work with the Facilitator to prepare meeting summaries and
action item lists.
Meetings
• It is expected there will be a total of 10 STEERING COMMITTEE meetings. It is
anticipated there will be 3 Stakeholder meetings and several public outreach meetings,
including a Saturday Design Charrette. Additional meetings may be scheduled as
needed.
Public Involvement /Communication /Media
• STEERING COMMITTEE meetings are open to the public. Observers are welcome at all
STEERING COMMITTEE meetings.
• A short public comment period will be provided at each STEERING COMMITTEE meeting.
• Before substantive decisions, at the discretion of the Co- Chairs, a short public comment
period might be allowed in order for the public to provide their perspectives on the
decision at -hand.
• It is encouraged that the Co- Chairs will be the primary spokespersons with the media.
Discussions with the media will refrain from characterizing the views expressed by other
participants and should fairly reflect the STEERING COMMITTEE's tone and discussions.
• Members agree they will work out differences at the table, instead of in the media.
Decision Making Process
To the extent possible, decisions of STEERING COMMITTEE will be based on consensus.
Consensus is defined as general agreement of the proposal among all members. Members of
STEERING COMMITTEE will develop recommendations and advice on the following consensus -
based process continuum:
Consensus Decision
"Fully agree"
I "Can live with it"
I "Abstain"
If consensus is not immediately reached, STEERING COMMITTEE will work to see if a consensus
agreement is possible. However, after a reasonable amount of time, considering the overall
workload of the group, the group will move to providing perspectives.
If consensus is not reached, STEERING COMMITTEE members will provide recommendations
and advice with majority recommendations and minority recommendations either in writing or
captured through the meeting notes.
Attachment A
Committee Members
MPD Steering Committee Roster -
03 0413
Seat#
Appointee
5
Cammy Brown
4
Herb Cook
1
Mike Evans
6
Doug Huber
7
Kathleen Kier
2
Susie learned
10
Garth McHattie
8
Jeff Randall
11
Rosemary Sikes
3
Rich Stapf
9
Mike Zimmerman
• *Co- Chairs
jeffbocc
From: doris w unruh [dwunruh @cablespeed.com] HEARING ��Mwww�Q
Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 12:37 PM HEARING
To: jeffbocc e(
Subject: Kala Point Park & Rec District
You have probably received a lot of a -mails opposing the creation of a Kala Point Parks and Rec
District. Please add my name to that list.
Doris W. Unruh, resident at Kala Point.
jeffbocc
From:
Bill Conklin [wwconklin @gmail.com]
Sent:
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 8:30 AM
To:
jeffbocc
Subject:
Proposed Kala Point Park & Recreation District
Dear Commissioners:
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My wife Sue and I live in Kala Point. We are opposed to the petition for a Kala Point Park & Recreation District and hope
you will dismiss the petition. The petition is a tax avoidance scheme, pure and simple.
Bill Conklin
210 Kala Heights Dr.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
July 21, 2013
I am writing in response to the petition recently submitted to Kala Point residents
requesting that Kala Point become a Parks and Recreation District.
While I understand the benefit to residents tax wise, I cannot support the petition until I
hear all the facts at the August 5th meeting of the Jefferson County Commissioners. If,
for instance, Kala Point facilities were available to everyone, I foresee that as having a
negative impact on the residents. Kala Point is a planned community designed and
managed to serve a given number of households, not the public at large.
Also, as Kala Point residents, what would our financial responsibilities entail? With
increased use, would there be a probable increase in the crime rate?
I look forward to having these and other matters of concern clarified at the upcoming
meeting.
Ann Harrison
80 -1 Upper Bluffs Drive
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Mrs. Richard A. Boegehold
72 Terrace Drive
Port Townsend, WA 98368 -9567
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Jefferson County Commissioners
Attn: David Sullivan
P.O.Box 1220
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Dear Commissioner Sullivan,
I am a long time Kala Point resident. I did not sign the petition that was
recently circulated about a separate park district. I felt the wording used was
deliberately misleading indicating that unless we protected ourselves from
inclusion in a new county wide park district all our amenities would be open
to one and all.
I know several people who did sign and now feel duped and regret having
signed. It is so easy to be friendly and "help out" a neighbor by signing a
petition without doing research especially when you are told it is a rush to
get on a ballot and is not binding.
My hope is that you can stop this matter in its infancy and keep it from
going to a vote. Too many people do not study the pros and cons before
voting. We have quite a few properties owned by people who do not
currently reside here and will not be likely to hear the truth. This is a totally
unnecessary measure and we should pay our fair share for County parks.
Sincerely,
Mary Lou Boegehold
jeffbocc
From: Aggie & Fred Way [fred- and -aggie @q.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 3:22 PM
To: jeffbocc HEARING RECORD
Subject: kala point parks and rec district
we definitely oppose a seperate parks and recreation district for kala point. such action could well imperil our legal standing as a
private community which all of us owners finance through our annual dues. furthermore it could endanger our wetlands [lagoon]
which our association has kept pristine over the years. if we must become a part of a larger metropolitan district, so be
it. signed john fredric way and agnes r. way, property owners at kala point.
July 15, 2013 HE' R � rl,C
Jefferson County Commissioners
Jefferson County Courthouse
PO Box 1220
1820 Jefferson St.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
We are joining many of our neighbors at Kala Point to make the Commission aware that we do
NOT support the petition to create a "Parks and Recreation District" inside Kala Point. Kala
Point is a private gated community and its roads, trails, beach, pool, tennis courts and
playground are owned in share by 601 owner households and managed by the Kala Point
Owners Association Board of Directors elected by the owners. A Park District would be a
superfluous appendage.
As you know, the Kala Point Owners Association Board of Directors refused to back a similar
petition request and have since come out against this independent petition that was started by a
handful of residents from Kala Point.
We are against putting this issue on the ballot for several reasons, primarily that there is no
public advantage to having such a district. We question the legality of this effort. It is obviously
an attempt to create an entity, with no real purpose other than tax avoidance. Many of the
residents of Kala Point do, in fact, use county and Port Townsend park and recreation facilities
and feel an obligation to do our fair share to support those facilities. But the most significant
reason for asking that this petition effort be stopped is that it does not reflect the values and
attitudes of the vast majority of our homeowners and residents. We feel that we are very much a
part of this wonderful community and want to be supportive of efforts that help our community
as a whole, not just inside Kala Point. If the county and Port Townsend need to raise taxes to
maintain the park facilities in the area, we should be part of that taxing district. There are
hundreds of people living in Kala Point who volunteer and serve this overall community in many
ways. We support local businesses, the hospital, local charities, the Food Bank, Centrum, the
East Jefferson County Fire & Rescue, the Sheriff's office, the libraries, schools, museums and
much, much more. Nobody wants to pay more taxes, but we have a moral and civic obligation to
support our community. If Jefferson County and Port Townsend do decide to place a Municipal
Park District on the ballot next year, we believe you will get at least a comparable level of
support to what you will get from other areas in East Jefferson County.
Please give the Kala Point Park & Recreation District petition the attention it deserves and kill it
now.
Sincerely,
Don and Marilyn Brenner
22 Cedarview Lane (Kala Point)
Port Townsend, WA 98368
KALA POINT OW_ NSSOCIATIf A "IN
July 23, 2013
Jefferson County
Board of County Commissioners
PO Box 1220
Port Townsend WA 98368
RE: Proposed Kala Point Park & Recreation District
Dear Commissioners:
IUt_ ? r 2013
The Kala Point Owners' Association (KPOA) Board of Directors is writing to inform the County
Commissioners that we are in opposition to the creation of a separate Kala Point Park & Recreation
District. Kala Point is a private community with governing Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions
(CC &R's). All roads within the Kala Point community are privately owned and maintained by the
Association. Private member owned recreational facilities include a clubhouse, swimming pool, spa,
tennis courts, trails, a beach picnic area and water access.
When reviewing RCW Ch. 36.69 it states the purpose of a Park and Recreation district is to provide
leisure activities and facilities of a nonprofit nature as a public service to the residents of the
geographical area of this district. The current operation and maintenance of our facilities are funded
through annual member dues and reserve assessments. Creation of a separate park district will not
provide Kala Point residents any additional facilities. There is no common land to add additional
facilities. We maintain that a Park & Rec District without any facilities would cost residents more for
what they already own and annually provide funds to operate. Furthermore, we maintain that this
proposed district will not provide any public good.
The proponents of this Kala Point Park & Rec District are promoting it as tax avoidance to a possible
larger County Metropolitan Park District. In addition they have stated it would protect Kala Point
facilities from being taken over by any futur:_ County Metropolitan District. We have heard the County
legal counsel and commissioners state that in fact, a Kala Point Park & Rec District could be included in
a future larger Metropolitan District.
1760KALA POINT DRIVE, PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON 98368
Phone (360) 385 -0814 Fax (360) 385 -0686
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July 27, 2013
Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
Attn: John Austin, Chairman
P. O. Box 1220
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Gentlemen:
Joyce Wenz
20 -2 Upper Bluffs Drive
Port Townsend WA 98368
As a 21 -year resident of Kala Point, this is to comment on the proposed Kala Point Park and
Recreation District. Regretfully a prior commitment precludes my attendance at the hearing on
Monday, August S.
I am opposed to having Kala Point form its own Park and Recreation District. To my
considerable regret I signed the petition circulated by Mr. Krist. It was a mistake in judgment.
I, and other signers who have spoken with me, wish that we could negate our signatures on the
petition. We assume that is not possible but we hope that the hearing on Monday will result in
a decision by the Board of Commissioners that it would be inappropriate for the Kala Point
Community to form its own Park and Recreation District.
Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Joyce Wenz
July 15, 2013
Jefferson County Commissioners
Jefferson County Courthouse
PO Box 1220
1820 Jefferson St.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
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:lobli Clure
310 yc iff Drive
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Subject: Please kill the petition for a "Park & Recreation District" inside Kala Point
We are sending this letter to the commission to make you aware that we, and many of our
friends and neighbors in Kala Point, do NOT support that petition. In fact we are embarrassed
that a few people in our community are making us all look bad. We have also learned that
several signers of that petition did not really understand the petition and relied upon the
misleading information that was distributed with it.
As you now know, the KPOA Board of Directors refused to back a similar petition request and
have since come out against this independent petition that was started by a handful of residents
from Kala Point.
We are against putting this issue on the ballot for several reasons. First, we question the legality
of this effort. It is obviously an attempt to create an entity, with no real purpose other than tax
avoidance. Second, many of the residents of Kala Point do, in fact, use county and Port
Townsend park and recreation facilities and feel an obligation to do our fair share to support
those facilities. But the most significant reason for asking that this petition effort be stopped is
that it does not reflect that values and attitudes of the vast majority of our homeowners and
residents. We feel that we are very much a part of this wonderful community and want to be
supportive of efforts that help our community as a whole, not just inside Kala Point. If the county
and Port Townsend need to raise taxes to maintain the park facilities in the area, we should be
part of that taxing district. There are hundreds of people living in Kala Point who volunteer and
serve this overall community in many ways. We support local businesses, the hospital, local
charities, the Food Bank, Centrum, the East Jefferson County Fire & Rescue, the Sheriff's
office, the libraries, schools, museums and much, much more. Nobody wants to pay more
taxes, but we have a moral and civic obligation to support our community. If Jefferson County
and Port Townsend do decide to place a Municipal Park District on the ballot next year, we
believe you will get at least a comparable level of support to what you will get from other areas
in East Jefferson County. Please give that petition the attention it deserves and kill it now.
Sincerely, 2 J '
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In summary, we are urging the Commissioners to look at the validity of this petition. Its purpose is not
to provide any facilities or recreation enhancement to the private community of Kala Point.
Collectively, representing Kala Point, we feel we are part of a larger county wide community with
recreational facilities and opportunities. We all currently, or in the future, make use of or support county
parks. We urge the Commissioners to look closely at the legality of this petition and reject it.
erely on behalf e Kala Point Board of Directors,
e McNulty, V.P.
Kala Point Owners Association
Cc: KPOA Board of Directors
General Manager, Keith Larson
jeffbocc
From: Nerreca [nerreca @aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 3:10 PM HEARING � Cy ///��� ^*
To: jeffbocc
Subject: Kala Point Park District '� 1�
I live in Kala Point and am very much opposed to this. Please do not let it happen. Thank you. Nancy Erreca
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jeffbocc
Kale Point Park District
Jean Erreca
30 Harborview Dr. 42
Port Townsend, WA 98368
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HEAVING"
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August 1, 2013
Jefferson County Commissioners
P.O. Box 1220
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Re: Petition for Creation of a Kala Point Parks District
To the Commissioners:
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Please block the the petition to create a Kala Point Parks District from appearing on the ballot for the
following reasons.
THIS IS A TAX - AVOIDANCE SCHEME pure and simple. Attached is an article from a rogue
newsletter we receive (unsolicited) as KP residents and which bears no attribution on articles,
masthead, or in "Letters to the Editor ". On the page 6 article about the MPD, the author states "Watch
your mail in coming days for a petition you can sign to establish our own MPD (which will impose
essentially zero tax) to block imposition of a county tax for non -KP parks and recreation, of as much as
75 -cents per thousand ".
The stated object of the district in the petition is "to preserve and protect the existing recreational
facilities of the gated community of Kala Point, conducive to the public welfare and convenience, and
that it will be a benefit to the area herein." With an existing HOA successfully maintaining, preserving
and protecting the existing recreational facilities of Kala Point and with the petitioners' promise to
impose "essentially zero tax" by the proposed new district, where is the justification for such a district
unless it is to avoid taxes? RCW 35.61.010 states, "A metropolitan park district maybe created
for the management, control, improvement, maintenance, and acquisition of parks, parkways,
boulevards, and recreational facilities." It does not state that one can be created to solely avoid'
paying taxes to a voter- approved County or City MPD.
There are other reasons to not issue a resolution to place this matter on the ballot. The headlines on the
initial email received by Kala Pointers (see attached) states "Stop Double Taxation and Keep our
Facilities Private" and "Avoid New Taxation for PT and County Facilities We Never Use ". Both
statements are deceptive at best and false at worst. First, they are falsely equating the KPOA dues
with government taxation. Second, they are stating that the creation of a private park district will
"keep our facilities private" with no evidence presented. And third, the statement that "We Never
Use" PT and County facilities is patently false.
Additionally, the attached "Petition for Election" proposes to not only create a dedicated Kala Point
Park and Recreation District, but also petitions "that the five commissioners so named be approved ".
Did the people signing the petition have access to those names? On this basis alone, the petition's
inclusion on the ballot should be blocked.
you for your consideration,
and Carolyn Walls
3 Aiderwood Place
Port Townsend, WA 98368
County Municipal Park District Proposed
KPOA Board Refuses toAct: /Member Group Will
With the PT MPD cannot collect tax from those who have
city & county voted their own MPD,as have Brinnon and Coyle/
general funds Thomdyke, in recent years; and as initiated by Port
declared by Ludlow owners,
council and
Port Ludlow has already circulated the
commissioners
necessary petition there, which has now
as unable to
been certified byThe CountyAuditor with
sustain financial
337 valid signatures (15% of registered
support for
voter approval required) virtually
operations and
assuring a
renovation of
November
PT and county
vote for
recreational
t h e m .
amenities, like
fl. Watch
stadiums, pools & parks, a "Steering Committee"
your mail
has been formed, advocating a new taxing district,
in coming days for a petition you can sign
called a Municipal Parks District (MPD) to directly
to establish our own MPD (which will
collect as much as seventy -five cents per
impose essentially zero tax) to block
thousand of property valuation for these public
imposition of a county tax for non -KP
facilities from all county residents. A $300,000
parks and recreation, of as much as
assessed value property at KP for example, would
75 -cents per thousand
see an added tax of $225 a year at the MPD
maximum taxing authority of 75 -cents per
thousand. This, of course, is on top of the ever -
rising KPOA assessments, and other rising fire and
EMS, library, and PUD taxes... it's another new
taxing district; subject to taxpayer ballot approval.
The issue is moving rapidly to a public vote in
a few months. Meanwhile at least one other HOA
is taking steps to protect their owners from this
double dip tax, butThe KPOA board voted June
I I`" to take no position to protect owners,
despite being the elected organization for that
purpose. An ad -hoc group of KP property
owners, however, is organizing to act directly by
forming our own Kala Point MPD, limited to the
KPOA owner properties (precinct 304), thus
blocking the county MPD taxation; a step already
underway by Port Ludlow owners. The County
Kala Point Owners, who already pay direct to
the HOA for KP amenities including street, drain-
age, clubhouse, pool, beach /dock, tennis courts,
etc. with none of those costs shared by PT or
county residents, would, under the proposed
county MPD, be taxed again specifically to fund
facilities seldom utilized by KP owners.
KP owners already pay BOTH county general fund
taxes,AND our HOA fees, to maintain roads and
infrastructure county -wide, with none of that
funding applied to facilities within KR
Double taxation will again result in the
establishment of yet another taxing district to
harvest income from high value HOA properties
to fund largely PT facilities. As other HOAs "
opt -out" it leaves an increased burden on those
remaining within the new county MPD.
82/13
From: Kale Point Petition
To: info <info@kpparksandrec.org>
Subject: Important Kale Point Petition
Date: Thu, Jun 27, 2013 1:27 am
Attachments: KaiaPointParkPetition.pdf (1085K),
(49K)
Hello fellow Kala Point Homeowner,
Attached is a petition, that f you support the cause, needs to be signed as soon as possible. Also
attached is an info sheet with the same infotmation that you have below in this email, should you prefer
it as an attachment.
If you have not received or cannot open
www.KPParksAndRec.org
Completed petitiions must be returned in
Townsend, WA 98368, postmarked no
of the attachments you can also download at
for your vote to matter - mail to PO Box 1570, Port
July 5u'.
Spread the word so your neighbors know — want everyone's voice to be heard. If you are located
in Kala Pont and wish to have your signed 3 age petition picked up personally or have questions, cal
Hank Krist at 360- 379 -9878. tP
Petition for Elect n: Stop Double Taxation
Keep Ou Facilities Private
Avoid New Taxation
BACKGROUND. There's been a lot of
Jefferson County Metropolitan Park Dist
establish this MPD as a junior taxing dis
than the historical budgeting of money,
of Jefferson County and Port Townsend
the cost, and want all property owners i
communities, to pay as well, to support
Ludlow, Cape George, etc. It's a tax gri
URGENT ALERT: If you are a register,
petition to place on the general election
further taxed by the county for Port Tog
afford, in addition to what we already ;p
the facilities we collectively own. It =
on a general election ballot.
By forming our own Parks District, to
PT and County Facilities We
ever Use
onversation and news coverage lately about a
t (MPD). If approved by the voters, it would
ct (like the county library, fire, EMS, PUD, etc), rather
r parks, stadiums, pools, etc. from the general funds
The City and County claim they can no longer afford
the East Jefferson County, particularly those in private
icilities seldom visited by residents of Kaia Point, Port
..♦plain and simple.
voter in the Kala Point Development you can sign a
llot a measure to protect KP Residents from being
,end city and county parks they cannot themselves
in our own community by annual assessments for
only Kala Point, with an extremely low tax rate,
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we can block the county from their plan 1
-which would include Kala Point with an a
ON TOP OF THE GENERAL FUND TARE!
assessments. With the county Municipal
much as $225 annually ($300,000 asses:
need major renovation and support but t
with general funds. More expensive pro
WHY ?: If we establish and maintain our
Coyle/Thorndyke and soon Port Ludlow)
district, and could establish our own tax I
and that rate would be controlled by KP -i
Having our own district would block taxa
Parks District to fund facilities few KP res
Learn more about it at: (www.saveour(
get the matter on the
pertwt:KalePdrAP bon
create a taxing district for East Jefferson County
tual tax of as much as 75 cents per $1000 valuation,
VE ALREADY PAY, plus our Kala Point
arks District, typical KP homeowners would pay as
9 value) for the PT stadium, pool, parks, etc. that
city and county have elected to no longer maintain
Tties would pay even more.
i KP -Only parks district (as they have in Brinnon,
would be exempt from the new countywide taxing
at a comparatively tiny amount simply to exist,
ent locally accountable elected commissioners.
by the larger PT sponsored proposed new Metro
s ever use.
munityparks.com). Fast Action is vital. We want to
ieral'election ballot for November.
Kala Point would be included in his new county MPD taxing district unless
a separate Parks and Recreatloi District of our own is established and
maintained with local control, V i KP- resident elected commissioners.
There are no Jefferson County Parks locE Bd within Kala Point. We do have many recreational
facilities that we self - support with our homeowner's assessments: clubhouse, pool, tennis
courts, trail system, beach facilities, boat aunch etc.
There has been a concern raised thE
could take over these amenities fror
them accessible to the general publi
community assets from this county 1
district as a blocking move, keeping
A Kala Point Parks and Recreation
District within the boundaries of Kala Po
have a measure on the November 2013
Kala Point Parks & Recreation District, a:
Metropolitan Parks District (MPD) and it
(predominantly in Port Townsend), and I
absorb and make public our private fad!
proceedings.
county MPD, once established by the county,
P owners by power of eminent domain, making
a our streets. We can protect our private
:over by forming our own parks and recreation
trol local to KP.
!strict is an alternative solution: establishing a Parks
t. By signing the petition, it starts the process to
311ot. A majority of "YES" votes will both create a
yell as excluding Kala Point from the county's
ibility to tax us for services we may not even use
)eking any attempted takeover by a county district to
es, and access to them, by eminent domain
For this ballot measure to qualify to be aced on the November 2013 ballot, 150/o of the
registered voters within our boundari must sign the petition. Naturally, it would be best
to get more signatures than the minimu Your signature on the petition only states that you
Consider signing so that you can have a '' ote as to your own personal wishes on this matter
come next November. So why this call action? All signed petition sheets must be in to the
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TMs petition consists of three pages. TMs is for signatures.
Pages two and three, attached showlhe area p used for the district.
A# three pages most be refruned iMBact as a cro *We " for each petition.
Page 1 of 3
PETITION FOR EL1rTION
We the undersigned, being qualified voters of Jefferson County, do herby petition that' Park and Recreation District for the gated community of Kala
Point be instituted and that the five commissioners so named be approved. The boundaries of the community are dearly indicated and fully described on
page 2 and page 3 of this petition. The object of the district is to preserve and protectthe existing recreational facilities of the gated community of Kala
Point, conducive to the public welfare and convenience, and that it will be a benefit tathe area therein.
WARNING !'
Every person who signs this petition with anything other than his/her name, or knowin�ly signs more than one of these petitions, or signs a petition
seeking an election when he or she is not a legal voter, or signs a petition when he or the is not qualified to sign, or makes herein a false statement shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor.
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Signature
Printed Name
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City
Date
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Julie Shannon
From: Tom Thiersch[ SMTP :THIERSCH- PUBLIC(aUSREGS.COMI
Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 1:38:45 PM
To: David Sullivan; John Austin, Phil Johnson
Cc: Philip Morley; K.Kler.quilcene(dgmail.com
Subject: MPD advisory ballot measure
Auto forwarded by a Rule
Commissioners:
HE'N
For a several weeks, I have advocated that the BoCC place an advisory measure on the November ballot to
scientifically gauge public sentiment on the issue of creation of an MPD. I think it should be a multiple choice,
something like:
ADVISORY ballot measure:
A joint city and county government- appointed citizen committee has been studying the possibility of
creating a Metropolitan Park District (MPD) in East Jefferson County. One or more such MPDs would
be responsible for the ongoing support and management of public parks and recreation facilities and
programs within defined areas, and would be funded by new property tax levies. If this was proposed
on a future ballot, would you be in favor of establishing one or more MPDs? (pick ONLY ONE of the
following choices):
• No MPDs, retain current methods of funding parks and recreation
• One MPD for all of East Jefferson County, including Port Townsend
• Two MPDs, one covering Port Townsend and another covering the rest of East Jefferson County
An analysis of the number of votes cast by precinct should provide invaluable guidance to the MPD Steering
Committee regarding what kind of ballot measure(s) (if any) should be proposed and what the boundaries of
any proposed MPD(s) should be.
Please consider this for ACTION at your August 5 board meeting.
Tom Thiersch
Jefferson County
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John Austin
iFrom:
Sent:
Friday, July 26, 2013 1:39 PM
To:
Julie Shannon
Subject:
FW: MPD advisory ballot measure
From: Tom Thiersch[ SMTP :THIERSCH- PUBLIC(aUSREGS.COMI
Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 1:38:45 PM
To: David Sullivan; John Austin, Phil Johnson
Cc: Philip Morley; K.Kler.quilcene(dgmail.com
Subject: MPD advisory ballot measure
Auto forwarded by a Rule
Commissioners:
HE'N
For a several weeks, I have advocated that the BoCC place an advisory measure on the November ballot to
scientifically gauge public sentiment on the issue of creation of an MPD. I think it should be a multiple choice,
something like:
ADVISORY ballot measure:
A joint city and county government- appointed citizen committee has been studying the possibility of
creating a Metropolitan Park District (MPD) in East Jefferson County. One or more such MPDs would
be responsible for the ongoing support and management of public parks and recreation facilities and
programs within defined areas, and would be funded by new property tax levies. If this was proposed
on a future ballot, would you be in favor of establishing one or more MPDs? (pick ONLY ONE of the
following choices):
• No MPDs, retain current methods of funding parks and recreation
• One MPD for all of East Jefferson County, including Port Townsend
• Two MPDs, one covering Port Townsend and another covering the rest of East Jefferson County
An analysis of the number of votes cast by precinct should provide invaluable guidance to the MPD Steering
Committee regarding what kind of ballot measure(s) (if any) should be proposed and what the boundaries of
any proposed MPD(s) should be.
Please consider this for ACTION at your August 5 board meeting.
Tom Thiersch
Jefferson County
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effbocc
From: Al Latham [alelatham @gmail.com]
ent: Monday, July 29, 2013 10:00 AM
To: jeffbocc
Cc: Rebecca Benjamin, Al &Cheri Scalf; Monte Reinders
EARAI 4
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Subject: 6 year transportation plan public hearing comments „�. �
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Greetings!
Regarding the proposed six year transportation improvement program it would be wonderful if the
W. Uncas Rd. Culvert Replacement Project (TIP project #23) currently scheduled for construction in
2018 could be moved up the list and done sooner. The existing culvert is a fish passage barrier
during low flow conditions and restricts the ability of the ESA Listed summer chum salmon from
reaching the best spawning habitat on the creek, located upstream from the culvert. To address this
problem each summer temporary sandbag weirs have to be installed to raise the water level so chum
can get up into the culvert. This has been done for several years by the North Olympic Salmon
Coalition Conservation Corps crew, WDFW staff and volunteers, with materials and logistical support
from Jeff. Co. Public Works. The crew /volunteers fill sandbags and put them on pallets. Public
Works staff truck the pallets down to Uncas Rd. and supply an excavator to lower the pallets to the
creek where the sandbags are placed. The weirs have to be monitored to make sure they stay in
place to facilitate fish passage, and then removed after chum spawning season. But this process
can't continue forever and hopefully not for another 5 years. I applaud Public Works for their efforts to
address the problem, and that the project is on the six year plan, but hope that a way can be found to
make it happen sooner than 2018. Speaking as one of the volunteer weir builders, as i get older the
sandbags get heavier!
*Al Latham
470 Dharma Rd.
Chimacum WA 98325
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jeffbocc
From: Owen Fairbank [sofairbank @olympus.net]
ent: Monday, July 29, 2013 12:13 PM
To: jeffbocc
Subject: August 5 review of TIP
Board of County Commissioners
Jefferson County Courthouse
1820 Jefferson St.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
•
HEAReING
Dear Commissioners-
There are many projects on the 6 -year Transportation Improvement Program coming for your review on August 5 that
will benefit residents of our county, and I am aware that funding is limited.
TIP project #23, West Uncas Road Culvert Replacement, is one that I would encourage you to move up and seek
completion as soon as possible. As you know, sandbags are being placed temporarily below this problematic culvert
every year to aid passage for salmon returning to spaw-n in Salmon Creek, and they are then removed later in the season.
A permanent and effective solution will enable this very significant population of endangered summer chum salmon to
survive successfully into the future.
Over the last 20 years, summer chum recovery efforts have increased annual runs on Salmon Creek from a few hundred
fish to a few thousand, and Chumsortium partners, including tribes and WDFW, have identified replacement of this
culvert as a priority that needs to move on from the'discussion phase'. It is hoped that the state, county, and local groups
will collaborate to bring this about.
(This letter comes to you because I am unable to attend your August 5th BOCC meeting.) Thank you for your
consideration.
Sincerely yours,
Owen Fairbank
508 Lawrence St.
Port Townsend, Wa.
jeffbocc
From: Kevin Long [projectmanager @nosc.org]
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 1:14 PM
To: jeffbocc
Subject: Public Comment on TIP G RE
Attachments: Uncas Culvert TIP 7- 31- 13.pdf
Hi,
Please find attached a letter addressing the Transportation Improvement Program list for which there is a public hearing
on August 5"'. Please make it part of the public comment on this case. Hard copy follows in the mail.
Kevin Long
Project Manager
North Olympic Salmon Coalition
oroiectmanaaer @nosc.ore
(360)379 -8051
Board of Directors
Mike Langley
President
NORTH OLYMPIC SALMON COALITION
Restoring wildsalmon habitat on the North Olympic peninsula
Www.nosc.org
July 31, 2013
AndyMcGregor Dear Jefferson County Commissioners
Treasurer
WDFW and NOSC have tried in good faith to move this project forward on our own. Our
culvert replacement and habitat restoration proposal included work on adjacent properties, these
actions were denied by the landowners. At that time it appeared that only culvert replacement
work within Jefferson County right of way would be allowed. Therefore Jefferson County is
the best sponsor for this important project. State and Federal grant programs are available that
would rank this project very highly given its importance to ESA listed fish. This means the
project could cost Jefferson County very little to implement while creating huge benefits to
Salmon Creek fish stocks and Jefferson County residents . Please consider moving this project
up the list to a point where it will be built in the next two years.
Thank you for your consideration,
Rebecca Benjamin
Executive Director
205 B West Patison Street, Port Hadlock, Washington 98339 1 phone: 360.379.8051 fax: 360.379.3558 email: Info @nosc.org
The North Olympic Salmon Coalition (NOSC) is requesting the Commissioners consider
Harry Bell
moving the W. Uncas Rd. Culvert Project on the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
list from #23 with a 2018 construction date, to a position on the list that will ensure
Howard Cunningham
implementation in the next.two years. This culvert is a documented barrier to ESA listed
Summer Chum salmon in a creek where millions have been invested in recovery of these
Ron Delsher
fish. The fish are responding to these efforts with increasing numbers. Stocks are now robust
enough that the spawning habitat above this blocking culvert is essential to ensure long term
Cothyl-ear
success of recovery efforts. For the last 5 years WDFW, NOSC and the Jefferson County
Public Works Department have worked together to build sand bag fish ladders to get fish up to,
Hannah Merrill
and through, the culvert. The permits that allow this work expire in 2014 and are not likely to
be renewed. Without the Commissioners leadership in moving this culvert replacement project
Dick Stockmen
up the TIP list, the efforts to recover ESA listed Summer Chum salmon in Salmon Creek will
be in jeopardy.
WDFW and NOSC have tried in good faith to move this project forward on our own. Our
culvert replacement and habitat restoration proposal included work on adjacent properties, these
actions were denied by the landowners. At that time it appeared that only culvert replacement
work within Jefferson County right of way would be allowed. Therefore Jefferson County is
the best sponsor for this important project. State and Federal grant programs are available that
would rank this project very highly given its importance to ESA listed fish. This means the
project could cost Jefferson County very little to implement while creating huge benefits to
Salmon Creek fish stocks and Jefferson County residents . Please consider moving this project
up the list to a point where it will be built in the next two years.
Thank you for your consideration,
Rebecca Benjamin
Executive Director
205 B West Patison Street, Port Hadlock, Washington 98339 1 phone: 360.379.8051 fax: 360.379.3558 email: Info @nosc.org
Board of Directors
Mike Langley
President
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NORTH OLYMPIC SALMON COALITION
Restoring wild salmon habitat on the North Olympic peninsula
www,nosc.org
July 31, 2013
Andy McGregor Dear Jefferson County Commissioners
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WDFW and NOSC have tried in good faith to move this project forward on our own. Our
culvert replacement and habitat restoration proposal included work on adjacent properties, these
actions were denied by the landowners. At that time it appeared that only culvert replacement
work within Jefferson County right of way would be allowed. Therefore Jefferson County is
the best sponsor for this important project. State and Federal grant programs are available that
would rank this project very highly given its importance to ESA listed fish. This means the
project could cost Jefferson County very little to implement while creating huge benefits to
Salmon Creek fish stocks and Jefferson County residents . Please consider moving this project
up the list to a point where it will be built in the next two years.
Thank you for your consideration,
Rebecca Benjamin
Executive Director
205 B West Patlson Street, Port Hadlock, Washington 98339 1 phone: 360.379.8051 fax-. 360.379.3558 email: info@nosc.org
The North Olympic Salmon Coalition (NOSC) is requesting the Commissioners consider
Harry sell
moving the W. Uncas Rd. Culvert Project on the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
list from #23 with a 2018 construction date, to a position on the list that will ensure
Howard Cunningham
implementation in the next two years. This culvert is a documented barrier to ESA listed
Summer Chum salmon in a creek where millions have been invested in recovery of these
Ron Delsher
fish. The fish are responding to these efforts with increasing numbers. Stocks are now robust
enough that the spawning habitat above this blocking culvert is essential to ensure long term
Carhylear
success of recovery efforts. For the last 5 years WDFW, NOSC and the Jefferson County
Public Works Department have worked together to build sand bag fish ladders to get fish up to,
Hannah Merrill
and through, the culvert. The permits that allow this work expire in 2014 and are not likely to
be renewed. Without the Commissioners leadership in moving this culvert replacement project
Dick stockment
up the TIP list, the efforts to recover ESA listed Summer Chum salmon in Salmon Creek will
be in jeopardy.
WDFW and NOSC have tried in good faith to move this project forward on our own. Our
culvert replacement and habitat restoration proposal included work on adjacent properties, these
actions were denied by the landowners. At that time it appeared that only culvert replacement
work within Jefferson County right of way would be allowed. Therefore Jefferson County is
the best sponsor for this important project. State and Federal grant programs are available that
would rank this project very highly given its importance to ESA listed fish. This means the
project could cost Jefferson County very little to implement while creating huge benefits to
Salmon Creek fish stocks and Jefferson County residents . Please consider moving this project
up the list to a point where it will be built in the next two years.
Thank you for your consideration,
Rebecca Benjamin
Executive Director
205 B West Patlson Street, Port Hadlock, Washington 98339 1 phone: 360.379.8051 fax-. 360.379.3558 email: info@nosc.org