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STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
City of Port Townsend
Joint Resolution of the
Board of County Commissioners
And the Port Townsend City Council
extending the term of the
Climate Action Committee
Resolution 14 -045
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County Resolution No. 39 -14
City Resolution No. 14 -045
The Board of County Commissioners BoCC of Jefferson County Washington and the
City Council of Port Townsend Washington do hereby jointly resolve as follows:
WHEREAS Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend have jointly committed to
addressing energy use and climate change and have made a joint commitment to achieve
a community wide standard of cutting greenhouse gas emissions to levels 80 percent
lower than 1990 levels by the year 2050 (County Resolution 44- 07 and City Resolution
07 -022) and
WHEREAS Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend appointed a citizen Climate
Action Committee (CAC) in March 2008 charged with developing a Climate Action
Plan; and
WHEREAS Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend have adopted a joint
resolution (County 53 -11 and City 11 -036) Adopting the Climate Action Plan &
Approving Revised Climate Change Workplan, and Extending the term of the CAC to
implement the Workplan (i.e, through the end of 2014 as reflected in the minutes of the
City Council); and
WHEREAS on May 28, 2014, CAC members unanimously voted to support the group's
extension to allow continued collaboration between partners, public outreach, and
development of measures to reduce greenhouse gases; and
WHEREAS The North Olympic Peninsula Resource Conservation & Development
Council, with support from the CAC, has been successful in pursuing a federal NEP grant
award to draft a climate adaptation plan for the North Olympic Peninsula in 2014 -2015;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, to amend Section 4 and add Section 5 of City
Resolution 11 -036 and County Resolution 53 -11 as follows:
Section 4: This committee shall constitute a standing advisory board for the purpose of
facilitating action and launching a Community Outreach Campaign as directed in the
Workplan. The Committee shall continue to facilitate implementation of the Climate
Resolution 14 -045
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Action Plan. No sunset provision is established. Either the County or the City may cease
its participation in the Climate Action Committee (CAC) by giving the other entity 30
days' notice.
Section 5: The term of office shall be three years and shall be staggered from one to
three years so that no more than three members shall have their terms expire in any one
year.
This amending resolution shall become effective upon adoption by the Board of County
Commissioners and the City of Port Townsend.
APPROVED AND SIGNED THIS - day of , 2014
SEAL
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Attest:
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
John
Phil' JohnsonMember q
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David Sullivan, Member
Carolyn Avery, Deputy Clerk of the Board
Jefferson County
APPROVED AND SIGNED THIS
Attest:
Joanna Sanders, CMC, City Clerk
Resolution 14 -045
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+L day of U (.03T 2014
David King, Mayor
City of Port Townsend
Approved as to form:
John P. Watts, City Attorney
Regular Agenda
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
FROM: Carl Smith, Director
Stacie Hoskins, Planning Manager t5iy
DATE: August 11, 2014
SUBJECT: Resolution Extending the term of the Climate Action Committee
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
This matter is before Council to consider a recommendation to extend the term of the Climate Action
Committee for the purpose of facilitating action and launching a Community Outreach Campaign as
directed in the workplan. A copy of the Climate Action Plan (adopted November 14, 2011 can be
downloaded at: http: / /www.co.jefferson.wa.us/ commissioners /Ayenda/2011 %2OAttach/101711 ra0l.pdf
ANALYSIS /STRATEGIC GOALS:
Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend adopted a joint resolution (County 44 -07 and City 07 -022)
to commit to addressing energy use and climate change and global warming. The resolution establishes a
joint City /County committee herein called the Climate Action Committee (CAC).
2007
City & County commit to addressing energy
City Resolution 07 -022
use and climate change, establish a joint
County Res. 44 -07
committee (CAC) tasked with developing a
local climate action plan. Goal: Cut
greenhouse gas emissions to levels 80%
lower than 1990 levels by 2050 with
preliminary reduction targets to be set for
earlier years
January 7,
Establish Climate Action Committee (CAC)
City Resolution 08 -001
2008
Terms & Procedures, Scope of Work
County Res. 02 -08
Sunset: 3 years (1/7/11)
January 12,
Approve Inventory of 2005 Emissions, Set
City Resolution 09 -022
2009
Interim Targets
County Res. 06 -09
January 3,
Director Al Scalf extends CAC to January
2011
7, 2012
November 14,
Adopting the Climate Action Plan &
City Resolution No. 11 -036
2011
Approving Revised Climate Change Work
County Res. 53 -11
plan, and Extending the term of the CAC.
Work plan refers to December 31, 2014
Expiration.
Regular Agenda
Implementation of the Climate Action Plan jointly adopted by the City and County will require many
diverse partners, including neighboring jurisdictions, non -profit organizations, business leaders, and
neighborhood associations. The Climate Action Committee provides the forum for these diverse partners to
work collaboratively. Due to reduced City /County staffing levels, the CAC has been cut back to quarterly
meetings, however the group continues to work on development of a coordinated public outreach campaign
designed to inspire individual action and lead the community to significant reductions in green house gas
emissions.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Draft Resolution
2) Work plan, approved by the City Council & BoCC on November 14, 2011
FISCAL IMPACT: The Action Plan proposes a phased approach. It addresses specifically what the City
and County governments can do to lead by example while recognizing that funding and resources are
limited. It also recommends measures that the community should consider, as well as outreach, education,
and partnership opportunities.
Adopting a comprehensive, long -term plan puts the City and County in a better position to take advantage
of funding and other opportunities as they arise.
County Planning Department staff work is limited and covered by the department's annual budget.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners Move to approve the
Resolution Extending the term of the Climate Action Committee.
REVIEWED BY:
Phrip orle,� unty A minictrator
Date
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