HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Agenda 05-07-2014 Workshop, PT 1 Agenda CoverJOINT CITY/COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
WORKSHOP
City Hall Council Chambers
AGENDA
Wednesday, May 7, 2014 - 1:30 p.m.
I. Call to Order/Roll Call
II. Welcome & Introductions
III. Comprehensive Plan Update 2016 (GMA Periodic Update)
A. Staff presentation – Education, Economic Development & Sustainability of
Local Food
B. Guest Speakers
1. Dr. David Engle, Superintendent at Port Townsend Public School
District – Since his arrival in 2012, Dr. Engle has been dedicated to the
formation of an innovative educational plan for PTSD. The Maritime
Discovery Schools initiative, launched in 2013, is a five-year effort to
transform public education in Port Townsend, connecting learning to our
community through a place-based maritime framework. Dr. Engle will
discuss the critical role of education in supporting a healthy
economy/community.
2. Peter Quinn, Executive Director of Economic Development Council
Team Jefferson. Peter is a former Executive Director of the Northwest
Entrepreneur Network, and the co-owner of The Writers' Workshoppe in
Port Townsend. He has directed and managed many technology and
communications companies, from Ireland to Seattle, and specializes in
strategic thinking, business start-ups, marketing, advertising, product
development, and poetry. Peter will focus on economic trends and
emerging issues.
3. Judy Alexander: Volunteer with NW Earth Institute and Chair for Local
2020’s Food Resiliency Action group which was later renamed Citizens
for Local Food, CLF. Judy worked on CLF for two years creating the
Jefferson County farm survey. Currently CLF is working, with Laura
Lewis of WSU, to start a Jeff Co Food Council that will be an advisory
group that will keep tabs on our long term food security and
sustainability.
4. Robert Greenway: Robert spent 22 years developing Corona Farm, in
the geographical center of Port Townsend - from impacted glacial till to
productive tilth with high production values. He is the a founder and
long-term developer of a field ("ecopsychology") as a basis for
researching the relationships between human thought and human
societies with the natural world; Robert is also a student and researcher
of development approaches utilizing systems thinking.
5. Al Latham, former Manager/Technician at the Jefferson Co.
Conservation District. Worked with farmers on critical area and comp
plan issues. Also worked with county planning commission on the
Comp Plan and CAO during the last update in 2004.
6. Dr. Laura Lewis, Washington State University County Extension
Director/Small Farms
C. Discussion
D. Observer Comment (optional)
E. Meeting Summary/Follow-up Actions
IV. Upcoming Joint Meetings – None
A. May 15, City of Port Townsend Planning Commission Special Meeting at
6:30 pm; City Hall, Conference Room 3; Topic: Howard Street Overlay
(see calendar on back of agenda for upcoming City Planning Commission
Meetings)
V. Joint Workshop Adjournment
VI. Continued County Business
A. Upcoming County Planning Commission Meetings - May 7, 2014 Jeff Co
Planning Commission Meeting at 6:30 pm at the Tri-Area Community
Center to include a public hearing on the sign code
VII. County Planning Committee Meeting Adjournment