HomeMy WebLinkAbout2982ORDINANCE NO. 2982
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, establishing the
Economic Development Steering Committee, defining its membership,
duties and organization, and adding a new Chapter 2.66 to the Port
Angeles Municipal Code.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles has received from Rayonier, Inc. a $300,000
donation for the purpose of establishing an economic development program sometimes referred to
as "Port Angeles Works "; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is necessary and appropriate to
establish an economic development steering committee for the purpose of investigating and making
recommendations to the City Council as to economic development opportunities that would benefit
the Port Angeles economy; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35.21.703, the State legislature has declared it a public
purpose for cities to engage in economic development programs;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. A new Chapter 2.66 is hereby created and added to Title 2 of the Port
Angeles Municipal Code to read as follows:
Chapter 2.66
Sections:
2.66.010 - Purpose
2.66.020 - Committee Created
2.66.030 - Membership
2.66.040 - Organization
2.66.050 - Duties
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2.66.010 - Purpose. The declared purpose of this Chapter is to establish an economic
development steering committee to be constituted and have the duties as set forth herein. The
Economic Development Steering Committee will make recommendations to the City Council on
matters related to economic development opportunities for the benefit of the economy of Port
Angeles and on other matters as may be referred to the Committee by the City Council.
2.66.020 - Committee Created. There is hereby created the Port Angeles Works
Economic Development Steering Committee, which shall be constituted, organized, and have the
duties as set forth in this Chapter.
2.66.030 - Membership.
A. Composition. The Economic Development Steering Committee shall be
composed of the following nine members:
1. Three City Council members.
2. Five members who are residents of the City or representatives of businesses
within the City.
3. One member who is a representative of the Port of Port Angeles.
B. Terms.
1. The term of office shall be one year.
2. Members may be appointed by the City Council for successive terms.
3. Appointments to fill in unexpired terms shall be only for the remainder
of that term, after which a reappointment may be made.
2.66.040 - Organization.
A. The chairperson of the Committee shall be one of the three Council members.
The vice chairperson shall be one of the other two Council members.
B. The City Manager shall designate City staff to provide administrative support
for the Committee, including being responsible for written minutes of the
Committee's meetings, publication of meeting notices, and other administrative
and clerical functions for the Committee.
C. The Committee shall hold meetings as deemed necessary by the Committee and
the City Council to carry out its duties. All meetings shall be conducted in
compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 42.30 RCW. Five
members shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of official business.
2.66.050 - Duties. The duties of the Committee shall include the following:
A. Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in striving to improve the Port
Angeles economy by facilitating and encouraging the development of economic
opportunities in the industrial, commercial and public sectors, as may be
determined by the Committee and the Council to be most appropriate for and
capable of creating a stable, healthy and diversified employment base.
B. Review and investigate economic development opportunities that will benefit
the economy of Port Angeles, make recommendations to the City Council as to
prioritization of such opportunities, recommend to the City Council an action
plan for achieving the City's economic development priorities, and assist the
City Council in implementing and monitoring said action plan.
C. Coordinate the Committee's efforts with other economic development groups
within Clallam County and the Olympic Peninsula.
Section 2. Severability. If any provisions of this Ordinance, or its application to any
person or circumstances, is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance, or application of the
provisions of the Ordinance to other persons or circumstances, is not effected.
Section 3 - Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect five days after the date of
publication.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 3rd day of March, 1998.
ATTEST:
Becky J. ' ton, ity C erk
PUBLISHED: March 8, 1998
By Summary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Summaries of Ordinances Adopted by the
Port Angeles City Council
on March 3, 1998
Ordinance No. 2982
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles establishes the Economic Development
Steering Committee, defines its membership, duties and organization, and adds a new
Chapter 2.66 to the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
Ordinance No. 2983
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles rezones Lots 19 and 20, Block 53,
Townsite of Port Angeles, from RHD, Residential High Density, to CO, Commercial
Office, and amends Ordinance 2801, as amended.
Ordinance No. 2984
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles rezones Lots 18, 19, and 20, Block 234,
Townsite of Port Angeles, from RHD, Residential High Density, to CN, Commercial
Neighborhood, and amends Ordinance 2801, as amended.
The full texts of the Ordinances are available at City Hall in the City Clerk's office or will be mailed
upon request. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. These
Ordinances, unless otherwise stated above, shall take effect five days after the date of publication of
these summaries.
Becky J. Upton
City Clerk
Publish: March 8, 1998