HomeMy WebLinkAbout010 17STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
City of Port Townsend
Joint Resolution of the }
Board of County Commissioners } County Resolution No. -Ip-17
and the Port Townsend City Council } City Resolution No. 17-009
Amending and Restating the Composition, Terms }
of Office, and Procedural Rules for the Climate }
Action Committee }
WHEREAS, the County and the City have jointly committed to addressing
energy use and climate change, and have made a joint commitment to achieve a
community -wide standard of cutting green house gas emissions to levels 80% lower than
1990 levels by the year 2050 (County Resolution 44-07 and City Resolution 07-022); and
WHEREAS, the County and the City adopted a joint resolution (County 02-08
and City 08-001) establishing composition, terms of office and procedural rules for the
Climate Action Committee ("CAC"); and
WHEREAS, the County and the City adopted a joint resolution (County 53-11
and City 11-036) adopting the Climate Action Plan & Approving Revised Climate
Change Work plan which resolution included a recommendation that the composition of
the CAC be expanded; and
WHEREAS, on August 4, 2014, the County and the City adopted a joint
resolution (County 39-14 and City 14-045) eliminating the sunset provisions for the
Climate Action Committee and establishing three year terms staggered terms for CAC
members; and
WHEREAS, on November 30, 2015, the CAC members unanimously voted to
support broadening the list of potential representation and clarifying term limits; and
WHEREAS, because the CAC is now a permanent joint committee, and because
of the changes in composition and term limits of the members, staff has recommended to
both the BoCC and Council that these changes be consolidated;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County
Commissioners of Jefferson County and City Council of Port Townsend as follows:
Section 1. Committee Established
The Climate Action Committee (CAC) created by Joint Resolution (County 44-07, City
07-022) is re-established and confirmed. The CAC shall constitute a standing advisory
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board, and either the County or the City may end its participation by providing 30 days'
written notice. The CAC shall follow applicable County and City rules pertaining to
advisory committees. The BoCC and City Council shall resolve any conflict that may
arise between applicable rules.
Section 2. Purpose and Scope of Work.
2.1 The purpose of the Climate Action Committee (CAC) is to serve as an advisory group
to the City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County on climate action policies, programs,
and priorities. Additionally, it shall facilitate action in accordance with the Climate
Action Plan and Revised Climate Change Work plan as adopted by the County and City,
as those plans may be amended from time to time. CAC will have no formal decision-
making responsibilities.
2.2 The principal role of the CAC is to advise the County and the City in the
implementation and updating of a Climate Action Plan with specific focus on greenhouse
gas emissions; preparing for climate impacts; monitoring progress; conducting
community outreach.
2.3 The draft Climate Action Plan, as approved by the City Council and the Board of
County Commissioners, includes:
2.3.1. Preliminary reduction targets for greenhouse gas emissions for years
prior to 2050
2.3.2. A set of strategies and relative priorities
2.3.3. Climate Action Plan implementation steps
2.3.4. A monitoring plan including quantifiable benchmarks
2.3.5 .Recommended amendments to the county and city codes and comprehensive
plans in accordance with the Climate Action Plan strategies.
2.3.6 Next Steps including climate change preparedness/adaptation
2.4 In coordination with County and City staff, the CAC shall periodically update the
committee's work plan. Work plans shall be cognizant of available financial and human
resources.
2.5 The CAC will meet as needed to complete the scope of work outlined herein.
2.6 Participation as a CAC member will not and does not preclude one's later
participation in any formal review or comment process before the City Council and/or
Board of County Commissioners.
Section 3. Committee Members, Alternates, Appointment, and Confirmation
Process, Terms & Vacancies
3.1 The Board of County Commissioners and the City Council shall each appoint an
elected official and may appoint an alternate to serve as a representative to the CAC. The
elected representative shall serve without term limits.
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3.2 The Chair of the BoCC and the Mayor, in consultation with the County Administrator
and City Manager, shall review letters of interest and recommend individuals to serve on
the CAC, for joint appointment by the Council and Board of County Commissioners. The
committee shall consist of no more than 15 members, representing a broad range of
interests, which may include but is not limited to:
Education/Schools
Builders
Industry (e.g., /Marine Trades
Energy
Business (e.g., Chamber, EDC)
Non -motorized transportation
Faith Based Organizations
Health
Local Agriculture/Forestry
Water Resources
3.3 Each person shall be deemed appointed and shall commence service'after
confirmation by the Board of County Commissioners and City Council. A member may
continue to serve until the member's replacement is confirmed.
3.4 The BoCC and Council may designate positions to be filled by specific organizations,
such as Port Townsend Paper Corporation or Jefferson Health Care. Those organizations
will provide the name of their representative(s) to the CAC. Organization representatives
shall not be limited to any term, and do not need to be individually appointed.
3.5 Members who do not represent a specific organization shall serve for three years
terms, and a member may be reappointed.. The terms will be staggered so that the terms
of no more than 1/3 of the members expire in any one year.
3.6 Staff is directed and authorized to assign members appointed as of the effective date
of this joint resolution to categories and terms, as applicable, in accordance with this
Section.
3.7 If the CAC determines a need, it will recommend an alternate for each member. In the
event of that member's absence, the alternate can exercise the voting privilege of the seat
that he/she represents. An "appropriately designated alternate" will have been
recommended by the CAC and approved by the Board of County Commissioners and
City Council.
Section 4. Officers -Election and Duties
4.1 The officers of the CAC shall consist of a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson
elected from the appointed members of the CAC and such other officers as the CAC may,
by majority vote, approve and appoint.
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4.2 The election of officers shall take place once each year on the occasion of the first
meeting of each calendar year. The term of each officer shall run from that meeting until
the first meeting of the subsequent calendar year.
4.3 In the event of a vacancy of the Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson would replace the
Chairperson, and the Vice Chairperson replaced by vote of the members of the CAC.
4.4 The Chairperson will sign documents of the CAC and represent the committee before
the Board of County Commissioners and City Council. The Chairperson is entitled to a
single vote and shall retain the right and responsibility to participate in all deliberations
and to vote on all matters. The Vice -Chairperson will act for the Chairperson in the
Chairperson's absence.
Section 5. Meetings
5.1 The CAC shall meet as needed to complete the tasks outlined in Section 2 of this
resolution and as may be further detailed in the approved work plan (Section 2.4). All
meetings of the CAC shall be subject to all requirements of the Washington Open Public
Meetings Act, and shall be open to the public, and shall be held at a public place.
5.2 All meeting dates and terms shall be posted consistent with adopted County and City
policies. No meeting shall be scheduled without at least 48 hours' notice to the County
and City Clerk's offices.
5.3 Except as modified by these rules of procedure, the CAC rules of procedure shall be
guided by the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised.
Section 6. Attendance
6.1 To achieve its greatest effect the CAC will meet with the regular attendance of its
members at most meetings; the CAC benefits greatly from full participation of each
member.
6.2 In light of this, CAC members are expected and required to notify the Chairperson of
anticipated absence from any meeting of the CAC as far in advance of the meeting as
possible. In the event that such notifications indicate that a quorum will not be present,
the chairperson will cancel or reschedule the meeting.
6.3 If a member is absent for three (3) consecutive regular meetings without excuse, or
absent for thirty-five percent (35%) of all meetings (including committee meetings) in
any six (6) month period, the member's record of attendance may be forwarded to the
Mayor and the Chair of the BoCC for consideration of removal.
Section 7. Quorum —Voting
7.1 The decision making approach of the CAC will be by consensus. If consensus cannot
be reached, the CAC will require a simple majority vote. Any dissenting opinions will be
recorded and included in the meeting summary.
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7.2 A simple majority of the total of the members currently appointed to CAC shall
constitute a quorum for the conduct of CAC business. Voting is by voice vote, except
where these rules or the CAC itself may require a roll call vote.
Section 8. Conflicts of Interest
8.1 Section 3.55.110 (Conflicts of Interest) of the Jefferson County Code and Section
Chapter 2.80 (Ethics) of the Port Townsend Municipal Code shall apply to the CAC. In
the event of a conflict between these two provisions, the most restrictive provision shall
apply.
Section 9. Order of Business Meeting Procedure
9.1 Agenda Items
9.1.2 Call to order, roll call, and determination of quorum.
9.1.3 Minutes of previous meeting
9.1.4 Old business
9.1.5 New business
9.1.6 Discussions of next meeting date and agenda
9.1.7 General Announcements
9.1.8 Community Member Comments
9.1.9 Adjournment
9.2 The Chairperson may alter the regular order of business in preparing the agenda when
special circumstances and the efficient use of time dictate.
9.3 All meetings of the CAC shall be conducted pursuant to the Open Public Meetings
Act, as codified in RCW 42.30, as the same may be amended or updated.
Section 10. Minutes and Records
10.1 Findings and recommendations, etc., of the CAC are prepared at the direction of the
chair. Copies will be provided to all CAC members in a timely manner for review and
approval at the next regular CAC meeting.
10.2 The CAC shall provide for the taking of minutes and maintaining the records of all
meetings. Committee minutes shall be filed with the County and City Clerk's offices
within 10 days of approval.
Section 11. Reserved.
Section 12. Communications to the Board of County Commissioners and City
Council
The Committee shall report to the Board of County Commissioners and Port Townsend
City Council at least semi-annually.
Section 13: Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses
Members of CAC shall serve without compensation.
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Section 14 Amending Rules
14.1 CAC may recommend amendments to these rules at any meeting by a vote of the
majority of the entire membership, provided five (5) days' notice has been given to each
CAC member.
14.2 CAC is a joint county/city committee and thus the two government entities agree to
maintain consistency by processing any amendments hereto as Joint Resolutions
requiring approval by both entities.
Section 15. The provisions of this Joint Resolution supersede the following two
Resolutions County 02-08/City 08-001 and County 39-14/City 14-045 and any contrary
provisions of Joint Resolution County 53-11/City 11-036.
This Joint Resolution shall become effective upon adoption by the Board of County
Commissioners and the City of Port Townsend.
APPROVED AND SIGNED THIS
Attest:
day of MA, 2017
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Kathleen Ker, Cham
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David Sullivan, Member
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Kate D an, Member
Carolyn A y, Deputy erk of the Board
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Attest:
day of MA, 2017
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Kathleen Ker, Cham
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David Sullivan, Member
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Kate D an, Member
Carolyn A y, Deputy erk of the Board
APPROVED AND SIGNED THIS e -4L
Attest:
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Joanna Sanders, CMC
City Clerk
Resolution 17-009
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day of _r, 6f -4n , 2017
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Deborah S. Stinso ,
Mayor, City of Port Townsend
Approved as to form:
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Steven -L. Gross
City Attorney
Consent Agenda
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONSENT AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
FROM: Department of Community Development through the Public Health Department
DATE: March 6, 2017
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION re: Joint Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners and the
Port Townsend City Council Amending and Restating the Composition, Terms of
Office, and Procedural Rules for the Climate Action Committee.
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The attached resolution is to clarify the composition and terms of the Climate Action Committee (CAC).
Several resolutions have been jointly adopted by the City and County since the CAC was originally
established in 2007. The 2011 adopted work plan suggested a shift in composition to reflect the revised
mission of the CAC. In 2014, the City and County agreed to assign staggered three-year term limits;
however, there has been some question as to how the terms are applied. The revised Resolution is intended
to clarify:
1. Purpose
2. CAC Composition
3. Applicable term limits
4. Term limits do not apply to agency representatives
5. A quorum is a simple majority of appointed members
6. Change from 2/3 to simple majority vote when consensus is not reached
7. Clarify conflict of interest provisions
ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS:
Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend have 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).
Composition, terms of office, and procedural rules for the Climate Action Committee are set forth in
(County Resolution No. 02-08, City Resolution No. 08-001). Per the joint resolution the committee shall
consist of no more than 15 members, representing a broad range of interests.
Consent Agenda
Membership composition was further expanded in the work plan adopted November 14, 2011 (City
Resolution No. 11-036; County Res. 53-11).
Year
Resolution
Summary
Notes
2007
County 44-07; City
To commit to addressing energy use and
07-022
climate change/global warming;
establishing a joint City/County citizen's
committee tasked with developing a Local
Climate Action Plan
2008
County 02-08; City
Establishing composition, terms of office
The resolution would supersede this
08-001
and procedural rules for the Climate Action
2008 resolution.
Committee
2011
County Resolution
Adopting the joint City/County Climate
The resolution expands the
53-11; City 11-036
Action Plan; approving revised climate
recommended "broad range of
change work plan; extending the term of the
interests" as suggested in the
CAC. (The adopted work plan reflects a
adopted work plan.
shift in the CAC's mission and recommends
revised representation.)
2014
County Resolution
Establishing the Climate Acton Committee
The resolution would supersede this
39-14; City 14-045
as a standing advisory board. Changes terms
2014 resolution. Term limits were a
to 3 years, staggered so that no more than 3
last minute addition. A roster with
members' terms expire in any one year.
term limitations was not included
with the City's Resolution, however,
subsequently; it was included in the
Resolution adopted by the Board of
County Commissioners.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no anticipated fiscal impact associated with the approval of this resolution.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners move to approve
Resolution 17-xxx a Joint Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners and the Port Townsend City
Council Amending and Restating the Composition, Terms of Office, and Procedural Rules for the Climate
Action Committee
Date
* * * Copies of County Resolution No. 02-08 and Resolution No. 39-14 are enclosed for reference.
Climate Action Committee
February 21, 2017
Meetings: Quarterly on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 3:00 p.m. in the Cotton Building
Membership: Up to 15 voting members on 3 year terms expiring December 31
Contact: Anna Bausher 379-4454 abausher(a)-coJefferson.wa.us; Judy Surber 379-5084 jsurber _cityofpt.us
Pos.
Name
Exp.
1
Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners
N/A
Representative: Kate Dean
2
City of Port Townsend City Council
N/A
Representative: Deborah Stinson
3
PUD No. 1 of Jefferson County
N/A
Representative:
4
Jefferson County Public Health
N/A
Representative :Laura Tucker
5
Jefferson Healthcare
N/A
Representative: Matt Ready
6
Jefferson Transit
N/A
Representative: Tammi Rubert/Leesa Monroe
7
Port of Port Townsend
N/A
Representative: Eric Toews/Sam Gibboney
8
Port Townsend Paper Corporation
N/A
Representative:
9
Cindy Jayne (Chair)
2020
10
Sonja Hammar
2019
Energy
11
David Wilkinson
2019
Atmospheric science/agriculture%nvironmental mgmt.
12
Scott Walker
2018
Non -Motorized Transportation
13
Ashley Rosser
2018
Student
14
VACANT
15
VACANT
STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
City of Port Townsend
Joint Resolution of the }
Board of County Commissioners } County Resolution No. 02-08
And the Port Townsend City Council } City Resolution No. 08-001
Providing Composition, Terms of Office }
And Procedural Rules for the }
Climate Action Committee }
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 adopted a joint resolution (County
44-07; City 07-022) to commit to addressing energy use and climate change/global warming; and
WHEREAS, the above mentioned resolution establishes a joint County/City committee, herein called
the Climate Action Committee (CAC), tasked with developing a local climate action plan; and
WHEREAS, the CAC is charged with providing recommendations for achieving a community -wide
standard of cutting greenhouse gas emissions to levels 80% lower than 1990 levels by 2050, with
preliminary reduction targets to be set for earlier years; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend have committed to implementing policies
and measures to meet the emission reduction targets and to monitoring and verifying results; and
WHEREAS, the CAC will bring together representatives from the city and county governments as well
as from various sectors of our community that may provide input, as well as furthering community
acceptance of the action plan; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend value the natural resources of the region
and recognize the importance of protecting and conserving said resources; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend recognize that the probable adverse
effects on our citizens and infrastructure, and on our mountains, glaciers, forests, rivers, oceans, and
other waterways from severe weather, rising temperatures, and rising sea levels due to climate change
pose a risk to future economic viability,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend and the
Board of County Commissioners as follows:
Section 1. Establishment:
Formation of the Climate Action Committee is hereby specifically approved by the Port Townsend City
Council and by the Board of County Commissioners of Jefferson County. The Committee shall follow
applicable County and City rules pertaining to citizen advisory committees. The BoCC and City Council
shall resolve any conflict that may arise between applicable rules.
Section 2. Purpose and Scope of Work
2.1 The Purpose of the Climate Action Committee (CAC) is to serve as an advisory group to the
City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County on climate protection policies, programs and
priorities. CAC will have no formal decision-making responsibilities.
Joint County/City Resolution re: Climate Action Committee
2.2 The principal role of the CAC is to create a Climate Action Plan with specific focus on reducing
energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
2.3 The draft Climate Action Plan, to be approved by the City Council and the Board of County
Commissioners, shall include, at a minimum:
2.3.1 Preliminary reduction targets for greenhouse gas emissions for years prior to
2.3.2 A set of strategies and relative priorities
2.3.3 Climate Action Plan implementation steps
2.3.4 A monitoring plan including quantifiable benchmarks
2.3.5. Recommended amendments to the county and city codes and comprehensive plans in
accordance with the Climate Action Plan strategies.
2.4 Within six months of its formation, the CAC shall present, for approval by the Board of County
Commissioners and City Council, a work plan outlining the proposed process, timelines, and
resources required to prepare the Climate Action Plan. The timeline shall include each of the
above listed elements of the plan (with preliminary recommendations to be submitted within one
year), opportunities for public comment, periodic reports to the BoCC and City Council. The
CAC shall work with County and City staff to develop a work plan that is cognizant of available
financial and human resources.
2.5 The CAC will meet as needed to complete the scope of work outlined herein.
2.6 Participation as a CAC member will not and does not preclude one's later participation in any
formal review or comment process before the City Council and/or Board of County
Commissioners.
Section 3. Committee Members, Appointment and Confirmation Process, Terms & Vacancies
3.1 The Board of County Commissioners and the City Council shall each appoint an elected official
as a representative to the CAC.
3.2 The Chair of the BoCC and the Mayor, in consultation with the County Administrator and City
Manager, shall review letters of interest and recommend individuals to serve on the CAC, for
appointment by the Council and Board of County Commissioners. The committee shall consist
of no more than 15 members, representing a broad range of interests, which may include but is
not limited to:
Board of County Commissioners
City Council
Education/Schools
Builders
Industry (e.g., Port/Marine Trades)
Port Townsend Paper Corporation
Business (e.g., Chamber, EDC)
Non -motorized transportation and/or Transit
Faith Based Organizations
Citizens at Large
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3.3. Each person shall be deemed appointed and shall commence service after confirmation by the
Board of County Commissioners and City Council or on the effective date of the previous
member's resignation or on the expiration of the existing term for the position, as applicable.
Section 4. Officers — Election and Duties
4.1 The officers of the CAC shall consist of a Chair and a Vice Chairperson elected from the
appointed members of the CAC and such other officers as the CAC may, by majority vote,
approve and appoint.
4.2 The election of officers shall take place once each year on the occasion of the first meeting of
each calendar year. The term of each officer shall run from that meeting until the first meeting
of the subsequent calendar year.
4.3 In the event of a vacancy of the Chair, the Vice Chairperson would replace the Chair, and the
Vice Chairperson replaced by vote of the members of the CAC.
4.4 The Chair will sign documents of the CAC and represent the committee before the Board of
County Commissioners and City Council. The Chair is entitled to a single vote and shall retain
the right and responsibility to participate in all deliberations and to vote on all matters. The
Vice -Chair will act for the Chair in the Chair's absence.
Section 5. Meetings
5.1 The CAC shall meet as needed to complete the tasks outlined in Section 2 of this resolution and
as may be further detailed in the approved work plan (Section 2.4). All meetings of the CAC
shall be subject to all requirements of the Washington Open Public Meetings Act, and shall be
open to the public, and shall be held at a public place.
5.2 All meeting dates and terms shall be posted consistent with adopted County and City policies.
No meeting shall be scheduled without a t least 48 hours notice to the County and City Clerk's
offices.
5.3 Except as modified by these rules of procedure, the CAC rules of procedure shall be guided by
Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (10`h Edition, Perseus Publishing), as the same may be
amended or updated.
Section 6. Attendance and Alternates
6.1 To achieve its greatest effect the CAC will meet with the regular attendance of its members at
most meetings; the CAC benefits greatly from full participation of each member.
6.2 In light of this, CAC members are expected and required to notify the chair of anticipated
absence from any meeting of the CAC as far in advance of the meeting as possible. In the
event that such notifications indicate that a quorum will not be present, the chair will ordinarily
cancel or reschedule the meeting.
6.3 If a member is absent for three (3) consecutive regular meetings without excuse, or absent for
thirty-five percent (35%) of all meetings (including committee meetings) in any six (6) -month
period, the member's record of attendance may be forwarded to the Mayor and the Chair of the
BoCC for consideration of removal in accordance with RCW 35.63.030.
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6.4 If the CAC determines a need, it will recognize an appropriate designated alternate in the event
of a member's absence. An "appropriately designated alternate" will have been recommended
by the CAC and approved by the Board of County Commissioners and City Council. In the
event of that member's absence, the alternate can exercise the voting privilege of the seat that
he/she represents.
Section 7. Quorum - Voting
7.1 The decision making approach of the CAC will be by consensus. If consensus cannot be
reached, the CAC will require a 2/3 -majority vote. Any dissenting opinions will be recorded and
included in the meeting summary.
7.2 A simple majority of the total of the members currently appointed to CAC shall constitute a
quorum for the conduct of CAC business. No meeting shall occur unless a majority plus one of
the appointed CAC members are present. Voting is by voice vote, except where these rules or
the CAC itself may require a roll call vote.
Section 8. Conflicts of Interest
8.1 Conflicts of interest will rarely arise as a matter of concern for CAC members; however, in the
discussion or recommendation of funding proposals for CAC projects it is possible that a conflict
or the appearance of a conflict may arise. When a conflict or appearance of conflict may arise,
applicable state, county, and city policies regarding Appearance of Fairness shall apply.
Section 9. Order of Business Meeting Procedure
9.1 Call to order, roll call and determination of quorum.
9.2 Agenda items
9.2.1
Minutes of previous meeting
9.2.2
Old business
9.2.3
New business
9.2.4
Discussions of next meeting date and agenda
9.2.5
General Announcements
9.2.6
Community Member Comments
9.2.7
Adjournment
9.3 The chair may alter the regular order of business in preparing the agenda when special
circumstances and the efficient use of time dictate.
9.4 All meetings of the CAC shall be conducted pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, as
codified in RCW 42.30, as the same may be amended or updated.
Section 10. Minutes and Records
10.1 Findings and recommendations, etc., of the CAC are prepared at the direction of the chair.
Copies will be provided to all CAC members in a timely manner for review and approval at the
next regular CAC meeting.
10.2 The CAC shall provide for the taking of minutes and maintaining the records of all meetings.
Committee minutes shall be filed with the County and City Clerk's offices within 10 days of
approval.
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Section 11. Term of Committee - Sunset Provision
CAC shall formally end within three years from the date of adoption of this Resolution unless otherwise
extended by ordinance or resolution or by written permission from the County Director of the
Department of Community Development.
Section 12. Communications to the Board of County Commissioners and City Council
The Committee shall report to the Board of County Commissioners and Port Townsend City Council at
least semi-annually.
Section 13: Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses
Members of CAC shall serve without compensation.
Section 14 Amending Rules
14.1 CAC may recommend amendments to these rules at any meeting by a vote of the majority of
the entire membership, provided five (5) days notice has been given to each CAC member.
14.2 CAC is a joint county/city committee and thus the two government entities agree to maintain
consistency by processing any amendments hereto as "Joint Resolutions" requiring approval by
both entities.
This resolution shall become effective upon adoption by the Board of County Commissioners and the
City of Port Townsend.
APPROVED AND SIGNED THIS 7th day of January, 2008.
SEAL
Attest:
Julie Matthes, CMC
Deputy Clerk of the Board
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Phil Jonson, Chairman
Da d LSulliv/an�,Member
JoFijnAustin, Member
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Approved as to Form:
Auv-tt 0 Qv-t;L,.0, 1
David Alvarez
Deputy Civil Prosecuting Attorney
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Joint County/City Resolution re: Climate Action Committee
APPROVED AND SIGNED THIS %A day ofJagwo-/ , 2008.
A est:
Pamela Kolacy, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
Michelle Sandoval, Mayor
Approved as to form
V
John P. Watts
City Attorney
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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 1T 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 =
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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David Sullivan, Member
Carolyn Avery, Deputy Ckrlc of the Board
Jefferson County
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Attest:
Joanna Sanders, CMC, City Clerk
Resolution 14-045
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David King, Mayor
City of Port Townsend
Approved as to form:
John P. Watts, City Attorney