HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 0106 14STATE OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
In the Matter of an Ordinance to Revise the } Ordinance No. 01-0106-14
Definition of "Open Space Land" and the Meeting }
Frequency of the Conservation Futures Citizen }
Oversight Committee (Amends Jefferson County }
Code (JCC) Section 3.08) }
WHEREAS, the Washington State legislature has provided for the acquisition of open
space land pursuant to Title 84.34 RCW; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County has identified preservation of open space as important
means of retaining community character and accomplishing the open space policies and objectives of
the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan that encourage the coordinated acquisition of key open
space lands for long -term protection; and
WHEREAS, the 59th Legislature passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1631 relating
to using revenues under the conservation futures levy; and amending RCW 84.24.320 and 84.34.240
effective July 24, 2005; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No.0 1 -0 103-06 was adopted on January 3, 2006 to allow
disbursement of conservation futures monies for operation and maintenance of interests in real
property; and
WHEREAS, the Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee has proposed to
revise the local definition of "open space land" found in JCC Section 3.08.010(8) to better reflect the
definition of "open space land" found in state law (RCW 84.34.020); and
WHEREAS, the Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee has proposed to
revise JCC Section 3.08.050(1) to allow them to meet on an "as needed" basis rather than quarterly;
and
WHEREAS, on December 2, 2013, the Board directed staff to generate an Ordinance to
enact the proposed changes to Jefferson County Code Chapter 3.08;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Jefferson County as follows:
SECTION 1. Definition of Open Space: Section 3.08.010(8) of the Jefferson County Code is amended
to read as follows:
"Open space land" means the fee simple or any lesser interest or development right with
respect to real property including, but not limited to, conservation futures, easements,
covenants or other contractual rights necessary to protect, preserve, maintain, improve, restore,
limit the future use of or conserve selected open space land, farm and agricultural land and
timber land (as those terms are defined in Chapter 84_34 RCW).
01- 0106 -14
Ordinance No. re: Amendments to the Jefferson County Code Section 3.08
SECTION 2. Frequency of Meetings: Section 3.08.050(1) of the Jefferson County Code is amended to
read as follows:
The citizen oversight committee will meet as needed to review program objectives, finalize
application materials, and review project submittals for recommendation to the board of county
commissioners. The committee shall be comprised of no less than nine citizen members.
SECTION 3. Severability: If any section, subsection, clause, phrase or figure of this Ordinance or its
application to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance or the
application to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.
SECTION 4. Effective Date: This Ordinance shall take effect upon adoption by the Board of County
Commissioners and publication.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED
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Carolyn Avery
Deputy Clerk of the Board
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
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w`K JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
o2 615 Sheridan Street • Port Townsend • Washington • 98368
www .jeffersoncountypublicheafh.org
December 30, 2013
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO:
Board of County Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
FROM:
Jared Keefer, Environmental Health Director
Tami Pokorny, Environmental Health Specialist H
DATE:
January 6, 2014
SUBJECT:
Agenda Request: Hearing for Proposed Ordinance
Amending Jefferson County Code (JCC) Chapter 3.08 to
Revise the Definition of "Open Space Land" and the
Meeting Frequency of the Conservation Futures Citizen
Oversight Committee; Hearing Scheduled for Monday,
January 6, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioners'
Chambers
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Environmental Health is requesting that the BoCC hold a Public
Hearing on a proposed ordinance to amend Jefferson County Code (JCC) Chapter 3.08 in order to
revise the definition of "Open Space Land" and the meeting frequency of the Conservation
Futures Citizen Oversight Committee. Staff requests that the BOCC hold a public hearing as
scheduled on January 6, 2014 at 10:30 AM. At the start of the hearing, Tami Pokorny, staff to the
Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee, will make a brief presentation.
ANALYSIS /STRATEGIC GOALS:
On December 2, 2013, the BoCC authorized staff to draft an ordinance to reflect two
proposals brought forward by the Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee to
amend JCC Chapter 3.08. On December 16, 2013, the BoCC approved a Public Hearing
Notice for the proposed ordinance. The notice was published in the Port Townsend &
Jefferson County Leader on December 18, 2013.
The purpose of the ordinance is to 1.) better align the definition of "open space land" in JCC
Section 3.08.010(8), to more closely mirror the state law definition of this term by removing
the existing phrase, "for public use and enjoyment," and 2.) provide greater flexibility in the
COMMUNITY HEALTH PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WATER QUALITY
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Regular Agenda
timing of committee meetings. JCC Section 3.08.050(1) currently requires that meetings be
held on a quarterly basis. However, multiple meetings are necessary each spring in order to
evaluate applications for CF funding while less activity occurs over the winter. Consequently,
the CF Committee has requested to amend JCC Section 3.08.050(1) in order to hold meetings
"as needed ".
FISCAL IMPACT: No significant fiscal impacts are anticipated.
RECOMMENDATION: JCPH management recommends that the BOCC hold a public
hearing on January 6, 2014, at 10:30 AM to hear comments for and against the proposed
changes to JCC Chapter 3.08. After the hearing, the BoCC may decide whether or not to
approve the proposed ordinance.
REVIEWED BY:
Date
COMMUNITYHEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
PUBLIC HEALTH
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES NATURAL RESOURCES
ALWAYS WORKING OR A SAFE
MAIN: 360385 -9400 R AND MAIN: 360385 -9444
FAX: 360-385-9401 HEALTHIER OMMUNITY FAX: 360-385-9401