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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-025 Authorizing Ecology Grant Application for the Shoreline Master Program Periodic Review and Adopting a Public Participation ProgramResolution 20-025 RESOLUTION NO. 20-025 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO COMPLETE, EXECUTE, AND SUBMIT ECOLOGY GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM PERIODIC REVIEW AND ADOPTING A PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAM WHEREAS, Washington State Shoreline Management Act (SMA), RCW 90.58.080(4) requires the City to undertake a periodic review of its Shoreline Master Program (SMP). According to the State's schedule, the deadline for Port Townsend is June 30, 2021. WHEREAS, the City is eligible for a grant from Washington State Department of Ecology in the amount of $16,800 (no match required) to assist in completion of the periodic review. WHEREAS, applications for Department of Ecology funding are due June 30, 2020; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend: 1. The City Manager is authorized and directed to complete, execute and submit the Ecology grant application to assist in the completion of the SMP Periodic Review. 2. The City adopts proposed Public Participation Program for the City's Shoreline Master Program (SMP) periodic update in substantially the same form as Exhibit A. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting thereof, held this 18th day of May 2020. Attest: Joanna Sanders, MMC City Clerk .L.. t: .. µ. _ ........ Michelle Sandov 1 Mayor Approved as to form: ----------------- __........._..-.- 1-1cicl"Cem City Attorney Exhibit A to Resolution 20-025 Page 1 of 5 CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM: Periodic Review Public Participation Plan The City of Port Townsend is undertaking a periodic review of its Shoreline Master Program (SMP), as required by the Washington State Shoreline Management Act (SMA), RCW 90.58.080(4). The SMA requires each SMP be reviewed and revised, if needed, on an eight-year schedule established by the Legislature. The review ensures the SMP stays current with changes in laws and rules, remains consistent with other City plans and regulations, and is responsive to changed circumstances, new information and improved data. A Public Participation Plan is required to describe how the City will encourage early and continuous public participation throughout the process of reviewing the SMP. This Public Participation Plan describes the steps that the City of Port Townsend will take to provide opportunities for public engagement and public comment, as well as City contact information and web addresses. This plan is in addition to any other minimum requirements for public participation required by City of Port Townsend Municipal Code Section 20.04. This plan is a working document and will be adjusted as needed to provide for the greatest and broadest public participation. Provide interested parties with timely information, an understanding of the process, and multiple opportunities to review and comment on proposed amendments to the SMP. Actively solicit information from citizens, property owners and stakeholders about their concerns, questions and priorities for the Periodic Review process. Encourage interested parties to informally review and comment on proposed changes to the SMP throughout the process and provide those comments to decision makers. • Provide forums for formal public input at project milestones prior to decision-making by local officials. Consult and consider recommendations from neighboring jurisdictions, federal and state agencies, and Native American tribes Exhibit A to Resolution 20-025 Page 2 of 5 The City of Port Townsend is committed to providing multiple opportunities for public participation throughout the process and will use a variety of communication tools to inform the public and encourage their participation, including the following: 2.1 Website City of Port Townsend's website will include a Periodic Review webpage where interested parties can access status updates, draft documents, official notices, minutes and other project information. The webpage will be the primary repository of all information related to the Periodic Review process. The page will include who to contact for more information and an email link for questions and comments. 2.2 Notice mailing list An email list of interested parties will be created, advertised and maintained by the City of Port Townsend. The list will be used to notify interested parties regarding Periodic Review progress and participation opportunities. Interested parties will be added to the list by contacting the Planning Department. 2.5 Comment Interested parties will be encouraged to provide comments to the City of Port Townsend by letter or email. All comments will be forwarded to the City Council and Planning Commission. The Periodic Review webpage will be the central repository for information under consideration. Documents will be available for review at the City of Port Townsend Planning Department, and copies will be provided at the established copying cost. 2.6 Planning Commission The Planning Commission will be the primary forum for detailed review and recommendations to the City Council. Interested parties are encouraged to attend and provide comments during the Planning Commission deliberations and/or City Council workshops and public hearings. Official notices will be published as established in City of Port Townsend policy. 2.7 News media & City utility letter City of Port Townsend uses the Port Townsend Leader as the official newspaper. The Port Townsend Leader will be kept up-to-date on the Periodic Review process and receive copies of all official notices. The City newsletter, mailed to all city utility customers, will also be used to encourage public participation. The City of Port Townsend will engage the following stakeholders: US Army Corps of Engineers Seattle US Navy US Coast Guard Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe Skokomish Tribe WA State Department of Ecology WA State Department of Fish & Wildlife WA State Department of Transportation WA Trust for Historic Preservation WA Department of Commerce Port of Port Townsend Exhibit A to Resolution 20-025 Page 3 of 5 FEMA Region X US Fish & Wildlife (W.WA) Point No Point Treaty Council Hoh Tribe Suquamish Tribe WA Dept. of Natural Resources Puget Sound Partnership WA State Parks & Recreation Commission WA State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation WA State Ferries Jeff. Co. Historical Society Jefferson County Community Development Dept. Jefferson County Main Street Program Jefferson County EDC North Olympic Salmon Coalition Olympic Environmental Council Rat Island Rowing & Sculling Club Port Townsend Marine Science Center Exhibit A to Resolution 20-025 Page 4 of 5 Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Jefferson PUD No. 1 Puget Sound Regional Council Port Townsend Yacht Club Fort Worden Public Development Authority Northwest Maritime Center The following is a general timeline including anticipated public participation opportunities. City of Port Townsend will coordinate with the Department of Ecology throughout the process. A detailed timeline will be posted on the Periodic Review webpage. Phase I. Project Scoping ( February -April 2020) Phase II, Plan Development (May - December 2020) Exhibit A to Resolution 20-025 Page 5 of 5 Phase III. Review and Adoption(') (January -June 2021) WFIAIVIS (')The City of Port Townsend has elected to use the optional joint review process to combine the local and Ecology cotncnent periods, as allowed under WAC 173-26-104. No additional coiuunent period will occur duriiig the state review process. Continents provided to the City will be reviewed by both the City' and Ecology. There is no need to send conunents dil•ectly to Ecology. The Planning Commission will conduct a public comment period and at least one public hearing to solicit input on the Periodic Review. The City Council will hold one public hearing before final adoption. The City of Port Townsend will coordinate with the Department of Ecology on public notification of comment periods and hearings to take advantage of Ecology's optional SMP amendment process that allows for a combined state -local comment period (WAC 173-26-104). Public notice of all hearings will state who is holding the comment period and/or hearing, the date and time, and the location of any public hearing. Notices will be published per official policy and comply with all other legal requirements such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. A notice will be sent to the email list and Stakeholders(2.2, 3.0 above) and the Department of Ecology.