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Home My WebLink AboutCAC Minutes_022525_Draft_V2 Jefferson County/City of Port Townsend Climate Action Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 25, 2024, 3:00 - 5:00 PM Hybrid Meeting Hosted by Jefferson County Public Health 615 Sheridan Street; Pacific Room; Port Townsend Members Present: Cindy Jayne, Dave Wilkinson, Owen Rowe (City Council), Kees Kolff (JHC), Dave Seabrook, Crystie Kisler, Heather Dudley-Nollette (BoCC), Nicole Gauthier (Jefferson Transit), Carol Hasse (Port of PT), Amy Hall (Jefferson Transit alt.), Krista Myers Absent: Kate Chadwick, Micheal Clea (PTPC), Eric Toews (Port of PT alt.), Jeff Randall (PUD No. 1), Laura Tucker (Jefferson County Public Health), Jaime Duyck Staff: Emma Bolin (City of Port Townsend), Mike Dawson (Jefferson County) Guests: Donna Frostholm (JC DCD); Taylor Magee, Mary Ann Rozance, and Katherine Allison, all with Cascadia Consulting Group; Bly Windstorm; Jackie Breslawski Scribes: Crystie Kisler, Cindy Jayne Topic Recommendation/Action Follow Up Items Call to order Introduct ions Chair Kolff called the meeting to order at 3:03. Approval of Agenda & Minutes Approval of agenda as presented, moved by Carol Hasse, 2nd by Nicole Gauthier, motion passed. Approval of 12/10/24 Special Meeting Minutes as presented, moved by Dave Seabrook, 2nd by Jaime Duyck, motion passed. Motion to approve Agenda as amended by Cindy Jayne, 2nd by Crystie Kiesler, motion passed. Laura to post on County Website Public Comment Bly Windstrom submitted public comment including a letter signed which he read, and submitted by Bly, his wife Martha and Jude Rubin and Peter Bahls. Letter Attached. Elections for Chair and Vice Chair for 2025 Kees opened the floor for nominations for chair. Crystie Kisler nominated Cindy Jayne, David Seabrook 2nd. Motion approved unanimously. Crystie nominates Heather Dudley-Nolette as vice-chair. Dave Seabrook seconds. Motion approved unanimously. Upcomin g Organiza tional Plans & Documen ts for Climate Review Carol shared an update on the recent motor boat that was brought to Point Hudson marina and sunk, and was well managed by the Port team. Climate change in County Comp Plan Donna reported that Jefferson County is updating comp plan by end of calendar year, including the additional of the Climate Resilience element. Looking at goals and policies and CAC is a lead advisory committee and the sub-committee has reviewed initial draft of the element. Mary Ann Rozance presented a slideshow with progress on work to date along with draft goal and policy. This is the third check-in with the CAC. They are getting ready to release DRAFT comp plan update goals/policy for public review in Feb/March/April at various public sessions and then a broader stakeholder meeting in March. Katherine presented an overview of policy development process. Starts with gap analysis, consolidating risks and strengths, developing new policies using relevant frameworks, and then vetting and refining process. Climate Element Structure includes: zoning & development, water, ecosystems, ag & food systems, buildings, energy, emergency management, transportation, communication and collaborations. Discussion: Crystie submits comment on need for a goal/policy to address inequitable zoning impacts on vulnerable communities Dave W comments on changing flood zones and dynamics of zoning Carol comments with concern about flood, rivers and sea level rise, and making certain that ag lands are covered and micro-grids related to electrical power. Kees suggested we wait for further comments until the end. Mary Ann shared in chat: Just a comment too- Equity is a guiding principle (and requirement) for the development of the Climate Element. Crystie responds: I appreciate that comment about equity as a guiding principle Mary Ann and am concerned that it gets explicitly stated among specific zoning policies. Consultants continued to review draft goals/policies. Ongoing comments and feedback for goals/policies. Agriculture: Dave W commented on the need to include carbon sequestration. Kees proposed also including expanding agricultural capabilities in the goal. Krista comment re Building & Energy: Question about incorporating renewable energy policies consistent with goal stated. Kate C. encouraged another look at all sections at ensuring “mitigation” opportunities are named and prioritized. Nicole brought up the Jefferson Transit climate action plan and if consultants have reviewed it. Heather asked a question about structure and intent of the Climate Element. Mary Ann says this intended to be a standalone element but aspects will be cross-referenced. Lifting up equity aspect of zoning and suggesting it gets highlighted in one place. Crystie asked the question about where/how a Food System Security Action Plan would fit into the planning. Introduction to Emma Bolin, director of Port Townsend Dept. of Planning and Community Development. Judy Surber has just retired! Adrian, long range planning, has also been working with CAC and is seeking feedback on Climate Element— strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for improvement. Feedback back by June into apply/qualify for Climate Resilience grants from Commerce. City Shoreline Master Plan Update (5) and Sea Level Rise. Grant from Dept of Ecology. Comments on Sea Level Rise technical memo. Public update event on March 12th 5:30-7:30. Updates available on city website. County and C- Pacer RFP Kees highlighted the memo sent by Brent Butler of Jefferson County re the C-PACER RFP, which requested that CAC members interested in helping with the project can contact Brent directly. CAC 2025 Work Plan and 2024 Accompli shments Owen Rowe noted the city is working with all its advisory boards to define their work plans for 2025, and update/report on it periodically, and their 2024 accomplishments, and to synchronize that with the city workplan. Cindy noted that the plan and accomplishments was written to include both city and county related activities. Motion by Heather DN: Move to authorize Cindy and Crystie to revise the workplan to add in an item related to the CAC Food System work group plans for the year, and approve work plan with that addition. 2nd by Owen Rowe. Motion passed unanimously. Motion by Kees moved and Carol seconded to approve 2024 CAC Accomplishments, motion passed unanimously. Cindy and Crystie to add in CAC Food sys item, Chair to send updated plan, and accomplishment s, to city and county councils. CAC Presentat ion for Earth Day Laura Tucker will present April 27th at Finnriver for Earth Day event. Owen moved and Heather seconded to approve the presentation, motion passed unanimously. Work Group Updates Food Systems. Heather moved and Kate 2nded a motion to approve comp plan recommendations from CAC Food Sys group, to be sent to county council, city council, and two planning commissions. Motion passed unanimously. VMT- Cindy – group has not met since the last meeting. Chair Kolff to follow up with letter. Forestry – The recommendation from the workgroup to the CAC was considered. It was noted that example language was provided, but it was recognized that the county and city will want to consider how to best incorporate it. Motion made to by Heather, and 2nd by Crystie, to approve the recommended input, and to authorize Cindy and Forestry working Group to work with city and county to help develop comp plan updates that ensure that mitigation and resiliency opportunities are reflected, such as sustainable forestry and waste wood management practices. Motion passed unanimously. Heather affirms planning staff perspective that streamlined comments and specific additions and removals are appreciated. Education & Outreach – No Report Public Comment Bly Windstorm showed appreciation for the efforts here. Other Updates Carol H referenced comment about PUD and power lines as it relates to fire danger. Heather noted the upcoming Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Program that is coming up, and which CAC members have been previously notified about. Next Steps and Agenda Planning Jefferson Transit presentation on its Climate Action Plan is being planned for this June. Strategic framework from Kate C is planned for an upcoming meeting. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. CAC Public Comment_25_02_25_BlyWindstorm.pdf