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RESOLUTION 04-027
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING THE DOWNTOWN PARKING ADVISORY BOARD
AS A CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARD
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Downtown Parking Management Plan on
March 29,2004, and directed staff to work with the Parking Task Force to set up a standing
citizen advisory board; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Parking Management Plan recommended the appointment
of a Downtown Parking Advisory Board to carry out and implement the recommendations of the
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Parking Advisory Board will replace the ongoing
Downtown Parking Task Force, and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines to establish the Downtown Parking Advisory
Board by this Resolution, and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 01-012 on March 19,2001,
establishing the general rules of governing citizen advisory boards.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend as follows:
SECTION 1. Formation
The Port Townsend Downtown Parking Advisory Board is hereby established, subject to the
general provisions in Article 4 of the City Council Rules of Procedure, and this Resolution,
including any amendments thereto.
SECTION 2. Scope of Work and Task Description
A.
Implementation of the Downtown Parking Management Plan. The Downtown
Parking Advisory Board will assist with the implementation of the Parking
Management Plan and will provide an ongoing evaluation of the parking issues and
the effectiveness of implementation measures. The Advisory Board will seek to
represent and consider the interests and needs of various user groups. The Advisory
Board will undertake the tasks on Table 4 of the Downtown Parking Management
Plan.
B.
Advisory to City Council. The Board will act in an advisory capacity to the City
Council. forwarding recommendations for the establishment, planning, funding or
maintenance of parking facilities and for changes in codes or standards.
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c.
Information and Education. The Advisory Board will prepare information and
educational materials that will assist in implementing the plan and in providing
information to the general public.
SECTION 3. Term of the Advisory Board
This board shall constitute a standing advisory board, subject to further council resolution. It
shall meet for the duration necessary to implement the Downtown Parking Management Plan.
SECTION 4. Membership
The Downtown Parking Advisory Board shall consist of 7 to 9 members representing a broad
range of downtown parking interests, and may include ex officio members from other public
agencies.
SECTION 5. Terms of Office
The term of office shall be for three years, except that initial appointments shall be staggered
from one to three years so that no three members shall have their terms expire in anyone year.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof, held this seventh day of June, 2004
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Catharine Robinson, Mayor
Attest:
Approved as to Form:
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John Watts, City Attorney
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