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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3287 Regarding Revising Certain Job Titles and Responsibilities, Repealing Obsolete Provisions, and Amending Chapters 2.11, 2.18, 2.34 and 2.35 of the Muniicipal CodOrdinance 3287 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, RELATED TO CITY ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL; REVISING CERTAIN JOB TITLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; REPEALING OBSOLETE PROVISIONS, AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 2.11, 2.18, 2.34, AND 2.35 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, Section 2.10.040A of the Port Townsend Municipal Code ("PTMC") authorizes the City Manager to, among other things, "...take actions to improve operations;" and, WHEREAS, staff has identified provisions in Title 2, "Administration and Personnel" that are either obsolete, or do not reflect current City organization, and recommends changes to or repeal of those provisions; and, WHEREAS, the City Council concurs with staff s recommendations; NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Port Townsend do ordain as follows. Section 1. Amendment._ Chapter 2.11 "Finance and Technology Services Department" of the Port Townsend Municipal Code is amended as shown in Exhibit A. Section 2. Amendment. Chapter 2.18 "Public Works Department" of the Port Townsend Municipal Code is amended as shown in Exhibit B. Section 3. Amendment. Chapter 2.34 "Department of Planning and Community Development" of the Port Townsend Municipal Code is amended as shown in Exhibit C. Section 44. ,C .e ealcd,_ Chapter 2.35 "Parks, Recreation, and Community Services" of the Port Townsend Municipal Code is repealed in its entirety. Sectionm 5m Code Revisor. The Code Revisor is specifically instructed and authorized, without further action of the City Council, to correct any and all references to the "Department of Development Services" or "Development Services Director" in the Port Townsend Municipal Code and replace those references with "Department of Planning and Community Development" or "Planning and Community Development Director" consistent with this ordinance. Section 6. Code Revisor. The Code Revisor is specifically instructed and authorized, without further action of the City Council, to correct any and all references to "Department of Finance and Administrative Services" and "Finance and Administrative Services" in the Port Townsend Municipal Code and replace those references with "Department of Finance and Technology Services" and "Finance and Technology Services Director" consistent with this ordinance. Ordinance 3287 Page 2 of 2 Section 7. Direction to (lie C t,y '1 r1 r. The City Manager is directed revise any City documents, including, but not limited to, the non -represented salary schedule, to reflect the title changes made by this ordinance. Section 8, Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances, is not affected. Section 9. Publication. This Ordinance shall be published by an approved summary consisting of the title. Section 10. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days after the date ommmmm fits publication in the manner provided by law. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting thereof, held ffiis qday of April 2022. David J Fa - -- ........_ Mayor Attest: oaii- Sanders MM...0.....____ City Clerk Approved as to form: I lei s i een .ed City Attorney Ordinance 3287 Exhibit A Page 1 of 3 EXHIBIT A CHAPTER 2.11 FINANCE AND AiIMIN18"I' ATIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Sections: 2.11.010 Department created. 2.11.020 Director — Appointment. 2.11.030 Director — Duties. 2.11.010 Department created. The finance and ail iii-ii-4strative technology services department is established and created. 2.11.020 Director — Appointment. The finance and tec 1ii,ig1(,i y services director shall be appointed by the city manager to serve at the pleasure of the city manager. In the absence or vacancy of the finance and adininrstswtmive lcclwNa,igr services director position, the city manager may appoint an acting finance and tec h n-9Ii)gy° services director to perform all the duties of the finance and tee tlnok gy,, services director. In all cases where the Port Townsend Municipal Code refers to the "clerk -treasurer" or "treasurer," such provisions shall be construed to mean the city finance and akhn-is:6strative to cJiji3OJo y services director. The person so appointed shall have a minimum of three years of management experience in duties related to the responsibilities of the position, and a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, public administration, or equivalent experience and specialized training. The compensation to be paid the finance and a �dininistrat-ive ( llnok.W services director shall be fixed by the city council in the yearly budget. 2.11.030 Director — Duties. The powers, duties and responsibilities of the finance and adn�iinistrativ tecli.�ic�1.�m� services director shall be subject to the direction and supervision of the city manager, and shall include, without limitation, the following: A. Receive and safely keep all money and other negotiable instruments which come into the city treasury, and follow all laws of the state of Washington regarding the accountability therefor; B. Keep such books, accounts, and make such reports as may be required by the Division of Municipal Corporations of the Office of the State Auditor; C. Exercise the duties of the city finance director as provided in RCW Title 35A, including without limitation computation and preparation of the city budget in the manner and form and at the time required by Chapter 35A.33 RCW; D. Exercise the duties and authorities of auditing officer as provided in RCW 42.24.080, as applicable to the city; EE. Supervise the information systems division; Ordinance 3287 Exhibit A Page 2 of 3 FG. Perform such other duties as directed by the city manager, or as provided by city ordinance or state law. Exhibit B Chapter 2.18 Sections: 2.1.8.O10 De )artment created.. 2.18.020 Director — Appointment. 2.18.030 Director — Duties. 2.18.030 Director — Duties. Ordinance 3287 Exhibit B Page 1 of 3 The duties of the director of public works shall be as follows: A. Supervise and review the design and development of plans, estimates and contract documents for public works projects; B. Prepare and administer annual department budgets and capital improvement programs and budgets; C. Administer construction contracts in progress involving reports, approval of minor change orders, recommend payments, recommend fair acceptance of projects; D. Prepare specifications and make recommendations on city equipment; E. Monitor and supervise the operations of the street, water, storm and sanitary sewer, solid wastes and engineering,, 7jirks, and fla il i ties divisions; F. Make recommendations and assist in the development of new ordinances or revision of existing ordinances that may affect public works; G. Act as technical advisor to the city council, the city manager, the planning commission and other departments on engineering proposals; H. Coordinate with the pla fining Jirectw-1,?Iq!IgLpS ig corgjji� a Cy cJeya k rneei)t director on development and building permits. The director of public works shall have final authority over that portion of any permit relating to Streets and Sidewalk Code (PTMC Title 12) and Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Code (PTMC Title 13); I. Direct the research and compilation of reports required by the city manager or other governmental agencies; J. Attend meetings of, and occasionally speak to governmental or civic groups as representative of the city under direction of the city manager. Ordinance 3287 Exhibit C Page 1 Exhibit C Chapter 2.34 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Sections: 2.34.010 Department created. 2.34.020 Director — Appointment. 2.34.030 Director — Duties. 2.34.010 Department created. The department of devel nc-titwservi es plgp!jjnand colluntin tyl v l ptr�cc t is created and established 2.34.020 Director — Appointment. The d p ea t -v e p);<t t �t g � rlw t t� � Lin it dec{ velpp iLgiltt director shall be appointed by the city manager. The lvpeatt sics alurait -= tcd ctatm� cap,rt madirector shall serve at the pleasure of the city manager. The person so appointed shall possess a degree in urban planning, architecture, civil engineering or equivalent experience, and shall have at least five years of experience in planning, urban design, building supervision, public administration or allied fields. The cle-ekopmen,"efvkes piannipg an t.go: lIII ni!y evelo ni ( director shall be directly responsible to the city manager for carrying out the duties described in this chapter. The compensation to be paid to the (- l fmir k-st rvi ges lai�� r�g_�tnc co tm niq it (CY P1111 a1 director shall be fixed by the city council in the annual budget. 2.34.030 Director — Duties. The duties of theltvlcpr=e pltatni� asci ccrrtlwlntrt cic veltp�aer�t director shall be as follows: A. Administer and enforce provisions of the following codes relating to the issuance of permits and approvals: 1. Streets and Sidewalk Code (PTMC Title 12); 2. Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Code (PTMC Title 13); 3. Building Code (Chapter 16.04 PTMC); 4. Zoning Code (PTMC Title 17); 5. Land Division Code (PTMC Title 18); 6. Environmental Protection Code (PTMC Title 19). With reference to land use permits and approvals that involve provisions of the Streets and Sidewalk Code (PTMC Title 12) and Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Code (PTMC Title 13), the director shall, before issuing permits, consult with the public works director, who shall have final Ordinance 3287 Exhibit C Page 2 authority over that portion of any permit relating to Streets and Sidewalk Code (PTMC Title 12) and Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Code (PTMC Title 13); B. Conduct research and prepare reports to the city manager, hearing examiner, city council, planning commission, and citizens concerning land use development projects, as provided in Chapter 20.01 PTMC, and all priority projects and issues identified by the city manager; C. Assist development proponents to achieve project goals in conformance with applicable regulations and in support of city plans and goals; D. Coordinate project, program, contractual and capital facility permit and construction activities with other city departments and public agencies; E. Administer city land use and environmental protection ordinances, the shoreline master program and the National Flood Hazard Insurance Program; F. Appoint the city building official pursuant to Ordinance 2867 (2004), as amended, together with PTMC Title 16, as amended; G. Prepare budget recommendations and monitor expenditures; H. Assist in preparation of ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, covenants and other legal documents related to community development and administration and enforcement of city ordinances; 1. Seek grants and donations in support of the efficient permit administration; J. Represent the city under direction of the city manager; K. Such other duties as may be assigned by the city manager.