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A. cAiLto ORDER -Regular Meeting (6:QO p.m.)
ROLL CALL -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Led by Cub Scout Pack@f),Den3, Cub Master JqaDlleMeiJink
PUBLIC ~E~MONIES, PRESENTAl'J9NS
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1. Chamber of Commerce Report pr~sem~p,;1:>Y
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2. Nationat'Telecommunicators We~k-f\pr;i114
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3. Transit Employee Appreciati9n Day
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PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITJi:MS...~q!f.ONAGENDA (Thi~~iS.,thrf;;?PBl2PtimitPtl~Cm.i/Wb~rs~()f}he
public to speak to the City Council abcJUtanything not on thf!qgwdaif;'Rlease;'keeA&(io.mfu~n.ts~o,.L~-lp n,zinutes.)
D. FINANCE ...h'
1. 2002 Electric Des~gn.C?nsultant~~,l,ec~.I9n 5
2. Phase ill DowntoWn WatermainlSidewalk 7
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3. Consultant Selection for 2002/2003 Water & 11
,>t .~ast~~ater'~Ioj~cts
4..Amendment No. 1 to Engineering 13
Agreement with Parametrix, Inc.
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B. WORK SESSION
Approve Agreement.
Approve LoID,t A~eement
Approve Agreement
Approve Amendment
E. CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Council Meeting Minutes.:. April2, 2002 17
2. Electronic Payments - AprilS, 2002~! 23
$1,639,480.40
3. Check Register - AprilS,' 200~;- $604,1~8~89 25
4. Payroll information for Marcn 31,2002;; 37
$432,865.13
5. Water Materials Bid Award (meters) 39
. F. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Accep~"G{)nsent Ageri4~
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HEARINGS None
H. RESOLUTIONS None
I. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS None
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS - QUASI-JUDICIAL
(7:00 P.M. or soon thereafter) None
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS - OTHER None
L. INFORMATION
1. City Manager's Calendar (Page 41)
· Waterline Leak Detection 2002 Results (page 43)
· Consultant Contracts Report (page 45)
· Status Report on Fire Hall Roof Repairs (Page 53)
2. Peninsula International Relations Association fIrst quarterly report - March 2002 (page 55)
. 3. City of Port Angeles HotelIMote1 Grant - First Quarter Report - March 31, 2002 (Page 57)
4. Planning Commission Minutes - March 27,2002 (page 59)
5. Parks, Recreation, and BeautifIcation Commission Minutes - March 21,'2002 (Page 63)
6. Police Department Monthly Report - March 2002 (page 71)
7. Department of Community Development Monthly Report - March 2002 (page 81)
8. Public Works & Utilities Monthly Report - February 2002 (Page 83)
9. Fire Department Monthly Report - March 2002 (page 85)
M. EXECUTIVE SESSION (As needed and determined by City Attorney)
N. ADJOURNMENT
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NOTE: HEARING DEVICES AVAILABLE FOR THOSE NEEDING ASSISTANCE
MAYOR TO DETERMINE TIME OF BREAK
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~ORTANGELES
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CITY OF PORT ANGELES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING:
II. . ROLL CALL:
Members Present:
Mayor Wiggins
Councilman Braun
Councilman Campbell
Councilmember Erickson
Councilman Headrick
Councilmember Rogers
Councilman Williams
Staff Present:
Manager Quinn
Attorney Knutson
Clerk Upton
B. Collins
M. Connelly
G. Cutler
D. McKeen
T. Riepe
Y. Ziomkowski
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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DATE OF MEETING: April 16. 2002
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PROCLAMA TION
National Telecommunicators Week
April 14th through April20t\ 2002
WHEREAS, April 14th through April 20th, 2002 has been proclaimed
Telecommunicators Week in the state of Washington by Gary Locke,
Governor of the state of Washington; and
WHEREAS, Professional public safety dispatchers playa crucial role in the protection
of life and property and the preservation of society and its law; and
WHEREAS, Public safety dispatchers work selflessly to improve tpe emergency
response capabi I i ti€;ls!o f ourpu b Ii o'fsafetYfc<>omm uni~ationstsystems'
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WH EREAS, The comm unicqlj c>n~~ffi,9.~~~~f~:peti!qs''?'~~.(,~Q1h,@-g.J'l;!Q~t<;t. di visioT\f,qf
the Port Angeless,~pOli~e!,*Depa,I:t~~itl~{ep:E~S,~ll~!!r~i~p!!Qfv~ssj on/ijl1'~\~n
examplary manner;~~.
NOW, THEREFORE, T, GLENNfWI@G1INS~:ONmEW~JjjE..0E$WHE(@1fti_QI9N@m;.
do hereby proclaim April 14th throughYAprili\201~;'~002Wasr,;\i
Telecommunicators Week
In the City of Port Angeles, and invite all citizens to join me in this special observance.
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Glenn Wiggins, Mayor
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PROCLAMATION
TRANSIT EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY
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WHEREAS, C1allam Transit employees contribute to the safety. and well-being of
the passengers of the C1allam Transit System; and
WHEREAS, C1allam Transit employees provide commendable service to over
653,700 passengers and travel more than 1.3 million vehicle miles
annually; and
WH EREASfiiE CI a Uali11'~"T ra QS~t.!p,€ m.p>1.0y~es ...d em0nstnate~,da i I~~t~thei~~~h i~Q;~~d eg n,E~~:'~0f~9
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, Glenn Wiggins, Mayor of the City of Port Angeles, on behalf
of the City Council, do hereby proclaim Wednesday, May 15, 2002, as: IITRANSIT
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAYII in the City of Port Angeles and I urge everyone
to acknowledge the outstanding service of Clallam Transit employees to all the
citizens of Clallam County.
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Submitted to Citv Council at ADri116. 2002 meetin1!
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2002 Legislative Summary:
Local Government Issues
The following is a summary of successful legislation sponsored and/or supported by
REALTORS@ during the 2002 legislative session. While geUing these bills passed was
a major victory, we must have continuing grassroots support to implement these bills at
the local government level, in order to reap their full benefits.
HB 1395 - Rural Economic Development - Counties planning under the GMA
must include a rural element, which consists of lands not designated for urban growth,
forest, agriculture, or mining uses. When defining "rural character," a county must
consider land use and development patterns that: (a) foster traditional rural lifestyles,
rural-based economies and opportunities to live and work in a rural community; (b)
provide visual landscapes and open spaces in which the vegetation and natural landscapes
predominate over the built environment; (c) are compatible with wildlife and fish and
protect surface and ground water; and (d) reduce the inappropriate conversion of
undeveloped land into sprawling, low-density development.
Effect of Bill - Rural counties that are required or choose to plan under the GMA may
allow the expansion of small-scale businesses and/or the utilization of an existing business
site to locate a new small-scale business if these businesses conform with the rural
character of the area as defmed by the local government.
What REALTORS@ Can Do - Make sure commercial buyers and sellers are aware of
this change in the law, as it will open up the market to creative solutions for rural
economic development. Also, be sure to go to your county policy-makers to have them
make the necessary changes in your county comprehensive plan's rural element and
development regulations to allow the expansion of small-scale businesses.
HB 2466 - Multi-family Housing - New, rehabilitated, or converted multi-family
housing projects in targeted residential areas are eligible for a 10-year property tax
exemption program. The program's purpose is to increase multi-family housing in urban
centers. The exemption applies to new housing construction and the increased value of a
building due to rehabilitation made after the application for the tax exemption.
However, if the property is removed from multi-family housing use before 10 years, then
back taxes are recovered based on the difference between the taxes paid and taxes that
would have been paid had the property not been put to multi-family use. The exemption
does not apply to the land or the nonhousing related improvements and had been limited to
cities with a population of at least 50,000 and to the largest city or town within a county
planning under the Growth Management Act.
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Effect of Bill: The minimum populatioIl cap,is reduced from 50,000 to 30,000 for the
multi-family housing property tax exemption program.
What REALTORS@ Can Do - Get the word out to developers about this new legislation
so that they may take advantage of it.
HB 2498 - Industrial Land Banks - Although counties may allow growth outside
urban growth areas only if it is not urban in nature, the GMA contains exceptions to this
general prohibition. One such exception gives counties meeting certain criteria the
authority to designate an industrial land bank outside an urban growth area. Counties that
previously met those criteria are Clark, Whatcom, Clallam, Lewis and Grant counties.
However, this authority either expired or was about to expire.
Effect of Bill: The date at which the authority to designate land banks outside of UGAs is
extended to December 31, 2007, for Clark, Whatcom, Clallam, Lewis and Grant
counties. Several other counties are added to the list of counties eligible to utilize the
industrial land bank program, including Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Garfield, Walla
Walla and Mason.
What REALTORS@ Can Do - Get the word out to developers about this new legislation_
so that they may take advantage of it. Also, if you do business in any of the eligible
counties, be sure to go to your county policy-makers to have them make the necessary
changes in your county comprehensive plan's land use and rural elements to designate
industrial land banks, and reflect the changes in the development regulations.
HB 2557 - Metropolitan Park Districts - Cities with populations of 5,000 or
more may create a metropolitan park district for the management and acquisition of parks
and boulevards. To create the park district, the city must submit the proposition to the
voters. The ballot proposition may be initialed by the city legislative authority or by
petition of 15% of registered voters. Note - Only one metropolitan park district, the metro
park district of Tacoma, currently exists in this state.
Effect of Bill - Any city or county, or combination of cities and counties, may create a
metropolitan park district. The ballot proposition must be submitted to the voters of the
area proposed for inclusion in the metropolitan park district after each county or city
legislative authority enacts a resolution to create the district.
What REALTORS@ Can Do - If you want to see your local government adopt a
metropolitan park district, urge them to do so and let them know that you support their
efforts to implement this legislation.
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HB 2697 - Economic Development - The GMA establishes 13 "planning goals"
that are intended to guide development and amendment .of comprehensive plans and
development regulations. These planning goals include encouraging economic
development, reducing sprawl, encouraging urban growth in urban areas, processing
permits in a timely and fair manner, and protecting private property rights. These planning
goals are not listed in any particular order or priority.
In addition to these planning goals, the GMA also requires that comprehensive plans
contain certain mandatory elements. These elements are: (1) a land use element that
designates the proposed general distributions, location and use of land; (2) a housing
element that contains an inventory of available housing and land; (3) a capital facilities
plan element that identifies existing capital facilities and forecasts future capital facilities
needs and funding; (4) a utilities element to describe the general location and capacity of
existing and proposed utilities; (5) for counties, a rural element with policies for uses of
lands not designated for urban growth or natural resource uses, and (6) a transportation
element that implements the land use element and identifies facilities and service needs,
level of service standards, traffic forecasts, demand management strategies,
intergovernmental coordination, and financing.
Effect of Bill: An economic development element is added to the list of required elements
in a comprehensive plan. The element requires establishing local goals, objectives, and
provisions for economic growth, vitality, and quality of life. The element must include:
(a) a summary of the local economy such as population, employment, payroll, sectors,
businesses, sales, and other information as appropriate; (b) a summary of the strengths
and weaknesses of the local economy defmed as the commercial and industrial sectors and
supporting factors such as land use, transportation, utilities, education, workforce,
housing, and natural/cultural resources; and (c) an identification of policies, programs,
and projects to foster economic growth and development and to address future needs.
The bill also adds language to the housing element of comprehensive plans, requiring that
local governments identify the number of housing units necessary to manage projected
growth. This change, combined with the inclusion of a mandatory economic development
element, establishes a vital link to creating the needed jobs-housing balance under growth
management by requiring local governments to plan for economic growth in concert with
housing targets, and also helps cities expand their tax base.
Finally, the bill adds a park and recreation element to the list of required elements of a
comprehensive plan and directs that this element implement and be consistent with the
parks and recreation needs identified in the capital facilities plan element.
What REALTORS@ Can Do - Although HB 2697 does not require local jurisdictions to
adopt economic development and parks elements until their required review dates (now
extended by SB 5841), many jurisdictions conduct yearly reviews of their comp plans
and development regulations.
These jurisdictions should be strongly encouraged to implement HB 2697 during their
next round of review, rather than waiting until they are required to do so. The sooner they
implement, the sooner they will reap the benefits. (See W.A.R. 's Policy Guide on the
Economic Development Element for more information and assistance for developing an
effective economic development element for your community.)
SB 5841 - Comprehensive Plan Updates - Currently, each county or city
planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) that has adopted a comprehensive
land use plan must review its plan and development regulations by September 1, 2002,
and every five years thereafter. Every ten years a county or city must review its urban
growth boundaries. These two reviews may be combined.
Effect of Bill: The date by which local jurisdictions must review and revise their
comprehensive plans and development regulations has been extended as follows:
(a) By December 1, 2004, and every seven years thereafter, for Clallam, Clark, Jefferson,
King, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston, and Whatcom counties, and the cities within
those counties.
(b) By December 1, 200S,and every seven years thereafter, for Cowlitz, Island, Lewis,
Mason, San Juan, Skagit, and Skamania counties and the cities within those counties;
(c) By December 1, 2006, and every seven years thereafter, for Benton, Chelan, Douglas,
Grant, Kittitas, Spokane, and Yakima counties and the cities within those counties; and
(d) By December 1,2007, and every seven years thereafter, for Adams, Asotin,
Columbia, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grays Harbor, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan,
Pacific, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, and Whitman counties and the
cities within those counties.
Counties and cities may begin this process early and may be eligible for grants from
CTED, subject to available funding, if they elect to do so. Noncompliance with this
schedule eliminates eligibility for various loans, grants, and preferences.
What REALTORS@ Can Do - Although SB 5841 does not require local jurisdictions to
review and revise their comprehensive plans until the extended dates, there is nothing the
prevents a local jurisdiction from doing so earlier and more frequently, and those that do
may be eligible for additional grants. Local jurisdictions should be strongly encouraged
to review and revise their comprehensive plans and development regulations on a regular
basis to better determine how well their planning efforts are working to accommodate
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growth, and make adjustments accordingly to more effectively reap the benefits of
planning for growth.
SB 5832 - Short Plats - A "short subdivision" is the division or re-division of land
into four or fewer lots, tracts, parcels, sites, or divisions for the purpose of sale, lease, or
transfer of ownership. Currently, the legislative authority of any city or town may, by
local ordinance, increase the number of lots, tracts, or parcels to be regulated as short
subdivisions to a maximum of nine.
Effect of Bill: The legislative authority of any county planning under the GMA that has
adopted a comprehensive plan and development regulations in compliance with GMA may
by ordinance increase the number of lots, tracts, or parcels to be regulated as short
subdivisions to a maximum of nine in any urban growth area.
What REALTORS@ Can Do- SB 5832 is permissive. It allows counties to increase the
number of lots that may be developed as short subdivisions. This will not happen unless
local governments hear from citizens that they want this option. Thus it is important to
go to your county policy-makers and urge them to increase the number oflots regulated
as short subdivisions to nine.
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bv Barbara Kitchens. Washin1!ton Association of Realtors
A POLICY GUIDE
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Planning Guide
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John Spangenberg, URBAN CONNECTIONS
MichaelMcCormick) FAICP
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An Economic Development Planning Guide
Under Washington's Growth Management Act it is time for cities and counties to update
their comprehensive plans and regulations. Communities throughout the state will again work to
balance the growth demands of new population, jobs, and housing with their concerns for
protecting the physical environment, social fabric, and economic vitality of their areas.
The 2002 State Legislature voted overwhelmingly to require that comprehensive plans
include an economic element. While signing HB 2697 into law, the Governor said, "This bill
incorporates economic development and parks and recreation planning into local growth
management plans. . .By adding [these] we are balancing economic planning with quality of life
needs; both are critical for the future of our state."
The inclusion of an economic element becomes a requirement only when the state provides
funding to local areas. There is much optimism, however, that communities throughout the state
will begin to incorporate this important aspect of community planning into their comprehensive
plans, regardless of funding support. As Governor Locke reminded the Washington
Competitiveness Council (WCC) in late 2001, "In the long run, men hit only what they aim at."
While he was addressing the issue Of economic competitiveness throughout the State generally,
the lesson applies to local communities planning for economic vitality. If we don't identify
intentionally those economic characteristics we value and the goals and objectives we wish to
achieve, they will be relegated a secondary status in the policy debates over community growth.
The purposes of this paper are five-fold:
1. To articulate the main arguments for incorporating economic planning into a
community's comprehensive planning process;
2. To list the main outcomes or objectives to be achieved by producing an economic
plan;
3. To outline steps necessary to accomplish a community's economic plan;
4. To offer sample outlines of both simple and complex economic plans; and
5. To articulate sample language for policy objectives of particular interest.
In Favor of Economic Planning
Today, we are facing both old and new reasons for economic planning. The traditional
arguments for economic planning are still persuasive. Some of these include:
.:. To work together and fmd common ground as a community to articulate an
economic vision for the future;
.:. To understand the viability of the community for specific desirable economic
activities;
.:. To assess the labor skills, natural resources, and other community assets available to
encourage or attract these activities;
.:. To defme the issues and shortcomings of the community relative to these desirable
economic activities and to outline what can and should be done to remedy or
ameliorate adverse conditions.
In addition there are some new conditions that add weight to the traditional arguments for
economic planning:
.:. Technology has changed the nature of business. While remnants of how business has
been conducted historically will continue into the future, technology is changing.
These changes affect how we communicate with one another, how business
produces the products it sells and the services it offers, and how families and
communities go about their daily lives. With these changes have come whole new
industries - information technologies, in particular - that cut across traditional
industry distinctions and that are based increasingly on the intellectual resources of
employees. Employees and their intellectual resources travel relatively freely
(compared with manufacturing plants) and in so doing, offer exciting new
opportunities for increased and dispersed economic well-being. As a result, quality-
of-life issues important to employees and their families result in an increasingly
important set of criteria for business locations and expansion. Understanding these
relationships and their implications for how local attributes should be assessed by a
community will be important as local governments seek to attract many of these new
"clean" industries offering "family wage" jobs.
.:. The "baby-boom" generation continues to challenge society. As this population
moves into retirement, the jobs they have held are becoming increasingly difficult to
fill. This has already begun to prompt demands for relaxed immigration rules in
order to import foreign labor into this country. With new immigrants come both
opportunities for a richer economic, social, and cultural experience, as well as
challenges to our various socio-economic-cultural systems.
.:. In addition the "boomers" are demanding different types of products and services,
changing - often driving - the economic feasibility of many business activities,
products, and services. Housing demand - type, location, and amenities - i~
particularly affected by the aging baby boom generation. As well, transportation,
consumer goods, and health care services and products all take on new and different
opportunities and implications and the steady, imported wealth effects that result
from pension funds, retirement accounts, and lifetimes of accumulated savings offer
new possible growth opportunities for the right communities.
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.:. Over the last couple of decades communities have become increasingly
disaggregated into sub-groupings, '\Vith 78c:hs~b-group offering both opportunities
and challenges. Couples with children,. childless couples, single adults, single
parents, senior couples, all of various ethnicities and cultural heritages and lifestyles
- each implies a different set of needs, concerns, capacities, and contributions that
have important implications for a community'sjob opportunities, labor availability
and skills, transportation requirements, housing alternatives, open space, and
recreational resources, to name only a few.
Understanding these conditions and characteristics, their relevance in particular
communities, and the strategies that can best address and accommodate them are critical to a
community's long-term strength and cohesiveness.
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Economic Planning - Getting it Right
The level of detail or complexity necessary or desirable for a community's economic plan
will differ from community to community. A couple of basics are necessary to understand at the
outset:
First, the geographic area most relevant for an economic plan is a "labor market" - that area
within which labor travels freely between home and work. Most individual communities are
smaller than the labor market within which they exist. Even a large metropolitan community like
Seattle, for example, exists within a labor market that extends well beyond the city's, or even
King County's, jurisdictional boundaries. There are, therefore, both resources for growth and
potential barriers to growth that will fall outside an individual community's span of control-
most notably, for example, county governments of King, Pierce, and Snohomish, as well as the
state of Washington and the federal government - all have some say in the Puget Sound regional
transportation system (how it is funded, maintained, and expanded) that supports commuter and
product flows to, from, and within the Seattle area;
For this reason, while each community should have a clear vision of how it wants to grow
from an economic perspective, it will ultimately be helpful, if not critical, for the planning
process to be coordinated with other communities within the relevant region.
Second, economic planning should be a community-wide effort. In communities whose
residents are largely in agreement about their vision and direction for the community, economic
planning can be a relatively simple effort of stating the obvious, holding the necessary public
hearings to assure that everyone has had an opportunity to provide input, and adopting a plan.
In other areas where there is less unanimity of vision or where economic issues have not
been widely debated, a more intense effort might be desirable. An "informed facilitator" can help
a community move beyond differences in perspective, to articulate a common vision and
ultimately to agree on a workable plan for its collective future. But in the end, the community
must understand its economy - its strengths and weaknesses, its areas of opportunity and threat -
and find a shared vision for its economic future.
Economic planning is already conducted in many local areas around the state of
Washington. The Economic Development Administration (EDA) of the U.S. Department of
Commerce, for example, has been funding regional economic planning for decades. Currently,
EDA funds nine economic development districts and 13 Native American tribes in Washington,
as well as the cities of Seattle and Tacoma, individually. During the 1980s, then-Governor
Gardner's annual Team Washington economic planning grants of$25,000 went to local economic
development councils throughout the state. So, few areas in Washington need start their economic
planning from scratch. Indeed, many communities don't need more information or economic
research, but more communication between groups so they are all pulling in the same direction.
The following section offers a step-by-step process for preparing an economic plan that can
be used by those communities wanting to take a fresh and comprehensive look at their economic
future. For those communities wishing to "keep it quick and simple," the outline of a sample fmal
document will provide a helpful checklist of issues to be considered.
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1. Conduct an Assessment of the Community's Existing Conditions
The task of assessing existing conditions can be simple or exhaustive. The types of tasks
suggested below suggest the types of evaluations that will likely be helpful in most communities.
Communities (or specific organizations within a community) may have already accomplished
some or all of this work, in part or in full. Determining what work has already been done and
whether it is adequate is one of the early necessary steps. The following list is a sampling of the
type of assessments that will help a community get started:
.:. Economic Profile - An economic profile presents and explains an area's economic
conditions with enough history to help people understand how the economy
developed and came to have its current structure. The profile looks at trends in
factors like the size and demographic makeup of the population, the amount of
income generated (personal income), employment (by industry and occupation),
wages (by industry), level of education, and major employers. It assesses how
various key economic sectors (like durable and non-durable manufacturing,
construction, fmance, insurance, and real estate, retail and wholesale trade and
services) function, identifying the ~ajor employers in each, explains what has
contributed to their growth, stagnation, or decline, and why.
.:. SWOT Analysis - This is an analysis of the community's perceived strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. SWOT analyses are reiterative, starting with
a broad brush, community-wide view and progressively being refmed, as new and
more detailed information becomes available. Eventually, the process should include
conducting an industry-specific SWOT analysis for key existing business activities,
as well for new types of businesses the community determines that it wishes to
attract.
.:. Specific Evaluations of:
~ Availability and capacity of properly zoned land and its ability to accept
future growth;
~ Infrastructure capacity requirements like water, sewer, roads,
telecommunications and energy;
~ Regulatory and permitting systems and the extent to which they discourage
or encourage expanding or new business development.
.:. Surveys - of existing businesses and others to understand their plans, needs,
concerns, and perceived barriers to development.
2. Identify the Participants
The first key step in preparing an economic plan is to identify the groups, agencies and
organizations that are already planning, developing or providing a critical resource to the
community's economic development. Add to these, all those who should be involved and
participating. A partial list might include:
Participants
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Local city and county land use
planner
Tribal p anners
Port representative
Regional counci planning
representatives
ity and county public works
engi neers
u ic and or private electric, gas,
water, irrigation, and telecom
utilities representatives
Local Chamber representative
Private Sector Representatives
Existing business community insights
Local Economic evelopment
Council
Real estate representative
Builder/developer representative
Insights into new business Inqulnes
Insights into specific areas and issues
of environmental sensitivity and
concern.
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3. Choose a Convener
One of the organizations from this list will be the appropriate lead agent for coordinating the
economic planning process. In cases where the process is being conducted region-wide the
appropriate convener is likely to be the area regional council (or council of governments). In
many communities this type of governmental organization already has economic planning
responsibilities. It will make most sense to use the organizational structures and resources that
exist, working to modifY them, if necessary, to accommodate a new or renewed community
interest and commitment to an economic planning process.
Where a single community is developing its own plan, the appropriate convener is less
obvious. A separate city function devoted specifically to economic development planning would
be most desirable. In any case separating the economic planning function from the land use
planning function is often important in order to bring a fresh economic development perspective
to the planning process.
4. Consider Hiring an Informed Facilitator
Communities plan, not "planners." However, it often helps to have one person - often an
outsider or third-party - charged with the responsibility of organizing the input, sorting the issues
and conflicts, helping to identify common ground, and reducing to writing the essence and the
essentials of a community's economic plan. People within a community will understandably
bring their own personal perspectives. Even in the most cohesive communities, personal
perspectives can often conflict. An outsider to the community or, an objective third-party, can
often provide the glue or "see" the way necessary for the various divergent elements within a
community to identify and cohere to a shared vision and purpose.
Communities may have the appropriate resources internally to get the job done. If they do
not, however, they should consider contracting with an informed, third-party facilitator. This
individual would report to the convener and be qualified to prepare or update an existing
economic profile for the community. This profile will give the individual the statistical
background and insights necessary to help the community understand its own "big picture." This
person should be on-board and fully informed in time to attend the fIrst roundtable convention of
community participants.
5. Convene a Community Roundtable
This initial meeting fIrst assumes that any prior economic planning effort has gone stale.
Economic planning may not have enjoyed the full participation of representatives of various
constituencies critical to the success of the economic planning process, or it may simply have not
been done for a while and require a fresh, comprehensive update.
Theconvener organization should invite all of the participants to an initial meeting
scheduled for about 3 hours that includes refreshments. In order to get organizations to
participate, personal phone calls by the convener to key leaders in the various organizations may
be desirable to encourage attendance.
The agenda should be simple and informal, involving a round robin of introductions, where
each participant takes 5 to 10 minutes to describe hislher organization:
.:. Its mission;
Areas of responsibility;
Primary audience(s) and constituencies;
Goals and objectives; and
Specific near-term projects, especially those with direct relevance to the economic
development efforts of the community.
The convener or facilitator should compile and sort the vision or mission statements,
organizational descriptions, and plans of all the participants and evaluate them for general
direction, common ground, and areas of conflict.
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Before adjournment ofthis first meeting the convener should offer:
.:. An agenda for moving forward;
.:. An outline for how the group might work together;
.:. A description of what will have been accomplished when the process is successfully
completed;
.:. A proposed timeline; and
.:. A description of what participants are being asked to contribute.
The convener should.be receptive to and attempt to accommodate process suggestions and
offers of assistance.
6. Prepare a Draft Vision for the Community's Economic Development
Based on the information gathered at the initial roundtable and through evaluation of
participant plans, the convener or facilitator should prepare a draft vision statement. A strategic
vision statement should answer the question, "What do I want to be in the future?" or in this case,
"What do I want this community's economy to be in the future?" It should be far-sighted, high-
minded, detailed enough to provide a general guide for accomplishment, and written in terms that
assume it is already true.
A good strategic vision statement has the following characteristics:
.:. It is a source of inspiration and motivation;
.:. It identifies the essential areas of strategic importance;
.:. It retains its meaning as it trickles down through the process from visioning to task-
specific planning to outcomes;
.:. It is consistent with and supports the community's overall comprehensive plan;
.:. It will often identify a community's key competitive advantage(s) important to
success.
Examples of Strategic Visions
.:. In our community everyone who is willing and able has the opportunity to work.
.:. Our education and job-training opportunities support the work force needs of our
existing employers and those employers and economic activities we hope to attract
to our area.
.:. Our community has adequate public infrastructure (roads, sewer, water, garbage,
etc.) to support our existing residential, commercial and industrial activities with
sufficient excess capacity to accommodate the type of growth we hope to attract.
.:. Our community strives to retain existing businesses and to encourage new
businesses to locate, especially those [e.g., offering "family-wage" employment;
those which [name your preferences]].
.:. We have right-sized industrial land clusters properly zoned and ready to serve with
the necessary utilities.
.:. Our community is receptive to economic growth because we are unified in our
vision of what we want to become. We have reviewed and reformed our permitting
and other regulatory systems. As a result, we have confidence that they serve to
protect and enhance our valued natural and physical resources, as they allow the
flexibility, clarity, timeliness, and certainty necessary for businesses to conform.
7. Work with Participants to Finalize a Strategic Vision
The community's strategic vision needs to be embraced by all the major elements of the
community. Therefore, although it may take more time than seems necessary, this part ofthe
process will set the stage and direction of economic development not only for what the plan says,
but how much support it will ultimately enjoy as the community moves toward implementation.
The strategic vision draft statements should be sent to participants with a request for review
and comments. The statements should be edited to incorporate suggestions, redistributed, and a
second meeting held to give everyone an opportunity to share their thoughts and to make any
fmal changes. Depending on the size of the group and the number of vision statements deemed
necessary, it may be useful to break into sub-groups and distribute the statements for fmal word-
smithing.
8. Identify Strategic Areas of Focus
Strategic areas of focus are those areas of the community's vision that are critical to the
long-term success of its economic plan. A test for each focus area is to answer the question, "If
we don't do this, can we still be successful?" At a relatively high level the important strategic
areas should be obvious and easy to articulate, like land availability; infrastructure capacity, or
labor skills. The key to the economic plan, however, will be to discern the specific actions
required by the community in order to achieve its economic vision. If one of these categories is
appropriate, what specific action is required? For example, if a community wants to attract a
particular manufacturing activity, does it have a labor pool with the necessary skills ready to
work; or the necessary land available, properly zoned, and served by necessary utilities? If it does
not, what can the community do to prepare? Are there training programs it needs to promote?
Services it should extend?
Examples of Strategic Areas of Focus
.:. Workforce training
.:. Commercial and industrial land availability
.:. Advanced telecommunications capability
.:. Sewer and water extensions
.:. Well-funded research institutions of higher learning
.:. Transportation Access
o Housing Availability
o Development regulations and permitting processes
9. Develop Strategic Plans to Address Each Strategic Area of Focus
Each area of focus eventually requires a mini-strategic plan of its own, complete with a
well-developed set of goals and objectives, work plans, timelines, identification of responsibility,
funding requirements and the rest. As the sample of list of possible areas of strategic focus
implies, the organization or group of organizations with primary responsibility for coordinating
and accomplishing the actual work is likely to be a different agency than the one coordinating
economic development planning. Workforce training, for example, will most likely fall to an
area's Private Industry Council, probably in cooperation with its colleges and other community
education resources. Assessing industrial land availability might fall to the community planning
department or builder/developer community to accomplish. Or, if assessment tasks have already
been completed, efforts might be necessary to assure that available properties are zoned, right-
sized, and served with necessary utilities and transportation access. The answers to whether
particular properties can serve a specific industrial use will obviously depend on the specific use
or array of uses a community might be interested in qualifying to serve. And, for a community
experiencing rapid growth, the inventory of housing can be a critical determinant in attracting the
kind of growth it wants. The importance of available housing that is affordable, located, sized,
and designed to attract and support the kind of population that will accompany the economic
growth desired by the community is obvious, but too often overlooked.
Needless to say, these plans can be major projects in themselves. It is important to
remember that they may already have been done in some form by some agency and equally
important to build upon these efforts, coordinating an area's economic planning effort with what
already exists. But while much will have already been done, it is also likely that much of this
work has been accomplished from a non-economic development perspective. Reviewing these
other plans and tweaking them so that they support and are consistent with an area's economic
development vision will be valuable time spent.
Steps in planning or reviewing existing plans for strategic areas of focus
.:. Review or prepare an assessment of existing conditions;
.:. Identify strengths and weaknesses of what currently exists relative to economic
goals;
.:. Review or prepare a set of goals, objectives, implementation projects, and specific
work tasks, that builds upon existing strengths and sorts out and deals with
weaknesses;
.:. Identify opportunities and threats associated with existing conditions relative to
economic goals;
.:. Review or prepare goals, objectives, implementation projects, and specific work
tasks, that take advantage of opportunities and address economic threats;
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.:. Identify who or what organization has the lead role in accomplishing specific
projects;
.:. Prepare critical path for related objectives and projects to help participants
understand what has to happen first, second, third, and so on;
.:. Assign timeline objectives; and
.:. Articulate success measures that help defme how much progress is being made.
10. Prepare An Annual Work Plan
The annual work plan basically takes the near-term project and task lists of each of the
strategic plans and integrates them. This plan:
.:. Outlines specific work tasks;
.:. Maps a critical path for projects from different areas of focus that inter-relate and
depend upon one another for success;
.:. Rationalizes project timing by identifying benchmarks and inter-agency
coordination or approvals that might be valuable or necessary; and
.:. Clarifies responsibility, suggesting the sub-groups that must coordinate their
activities in order to be successful.
11. Get Formal Endorsement by Participants for Plan
By the time they have fmished with this process, community participants in an economic
development planning process will have accomplished a great deal. Their work will be an
important signal to existing businesses that they can invest in new plant, equipment, and create
new jobs with a reasonable expectation of positive return on investment. And to new businesses
considering location the plan says, "This is who we are. We've thought about our economic
future. We know the kind of development we want; the kind of growth we will support. This is
what we are doing to make our vision real; these are the projects we are planning to do in the
future." Ideally, the plan should serve as an important asset in the area's marketing strategy to
new businesses.
A formal statement of support and approval of the fmal document by all participants is an
important step. The convener should draft a statement with spaces for everyone's signature.
A celebratory meeting could be held complete with commendations and press coverage,
unveiling the fmal plan and documenting its formal endorsement signatures. This is obviously not
necessary. Depending on the community, it may not be appropriate. A simpler approach would
have someone walk the endorsement around for fmal signatures. But, for the community
intending to use the economic plan as a tool to support a larger marketing strategy for attracting
new business investment, adoption of the plan can be a great photo opportunity.
12. Present Plan and Request Formal Endorsements
Each of the participants represents a larger body of community leaders. These leaders
should hav\:: be\::l1 kept il1tht: il1foIIl1atiul1luup all alul1g by thc;.u lc;plesentatives and by the &taff
efforts of the convener. City, county, and regional councils, economic development and private
industry councils, chambers, boards of realtors, homebuilders, developers, education institutions,
labor unions, environmental organizations should all have an opportunity to sign on and support.
Each of the governing boards of these organizations should have the opportunity to hear a
presentation of the economic development plan. This will likely be done by either the
organization's own participant or the convener, who will wrap-up the presentation with a request
for formal endorsement from the organization's governing authority. The more endorsements, the
higher up in organizational authority, the better.
13. Formally Adopt Economic Plan as an Element of Community's Comprehensive
Plan
Formal incorporation of the economic element into the Comprehensive Plan carries the
force of law and ensures that it is integrated, consistent, and working together with the other
required elements of the plan like the land use, housing, transportation, utilities, and capital
facilities elements.
14. Monitor Progress and Update Plan Regularly
The Convener is probably the most likely person to be responsible for on-going
coordination and monitoring of the progress of various elements of the plan. A plan is of little use
unless people actually accomplish the various tasks that it outlines. The monitoring process helps
to assure implementation and positive outcomes. For example, if a particular work task in the
annual plan runs into unforeseen opposition or is inhibited for any reason, the
coordinator/convener can facilitate formal and informal group discussion directed at resolving or
mitigating the problems. In extreme cases where opposition ends up preventing a task from being
accomplished, the various leaders in the economic planning process may need to regroup and
redirect their efforts. The point is that these kinds of issues, if identified and dealt with quickly,
can often be overcome without losing momentum. In the happier event that progress is being
made reasonably on schedule, regular progress meetings have legitimate cause to celebrate and,
potentially, another marketing photo op.
Benefits of Well-Planned Economic Growth
Increased Employment. New business activity results in more job opportunity,
community-wide wealth, and greater personal disposable income. These, in turn, result in
increased tax revenues from greater consumer spending, property ownership, property
improvement, and a higher general level of wealth-producing economic activity.
Economic Diversification. New businesses often contribute to economic diversification,
which, in turn, reduces an area's dependence on one or only a few economic activities. It serves
to help level the economic peaks and slumps. And it helps make local employment, consumer
spending and tax revenues more stable and predictable.
Business Expansion. Expansion of existing businesses can enhance levels of local service,
product availability, and expanded consumer choice, and eventually, to greater retained tax base,
as consumers do more shopping in their own communities.
Tax Base Expansion. Economic vitality results in more taxable property and transactions
generating additional tax revenues from property, sales, real estate excise, gas and other taxes.
These revenues help fund improved public services and facilities for everyone in the community
and secure the multi-year fmancing necessary for further public infrastructure investment.
Increased Housing Supply. As job opportunities increase, demand for housing increases.
New housing construction not only provides local building jobs, increased property values,
taxable income and sales for builders, developers, and suppliers, but it provides substantial new
on-going local and state tax revenue on higher valued land and improvements.
These revenues, in turn, support schools, roads, parks, and other community amenities that
contribute to overall quality of life. In addition the strategic location of new housing stock is
instrumental to workers being able to live and work in the same community, reducing commute
times and traffic congestion, increasing community participation and volunteerism, reducing
stress, and supporting families.
Neighborhood Improvements. A broader economic base that provides more stability and
predictability to local residents and businesses contributes to a willingness to make long-term
commitments to solve problems, to make improvements to neighborhoods and public
infrastructure, schools, environmentally sensitive areas, parks, and recreational programs.
Land and Facilities For Business Location and Growth. Good economic planning results
in identification, location, and accommodation of desirable economic activities appropriate to
their neighbors. Industrial uses next to industrial uses, buffered by appropriate transitional land
use; commercial next to commercial; residential with residential, mixed uses where appropriate
and so on. While land use planning addresses the details of these decisions, an economic
development perspective assures that important size, location, access, and utility service issues,
imperative to particular types of industrial or light industrial activity, are accommodated in the
land use planning process.
Well-Planned Community Investments. Effective economic planning helps identify where
and when appropriate investments should be made. This, in turns, helps to preempt more
expensive, emergency projects, to allocate community resources more effectively over time, and
to add stability and certainty to the community further contributing to savings, investment,
charitable giving and volunteerism, and community building.
Suggested Economic Goals and Policies
The following economic development goals and policies are offered for local participants in
the planning process, so they may help in their own communities to sort the issues most important
to our industry. The goals and policies are not original- many communities have used similar
statements. And they are not exhaustive. They don't include statements on workforce training or
transportation, for example, that are legitimate issues that should be addressed in an economic
development plan. Rather, they are a sampling of development community goals and policies.
Specific communities may not require each of these; others may want to develop goals or policies
that are not included here.
An area's economic goals and policies are important. How they are worded and the level of
detail provided are important, because they establish the legal framework within which
development issues will be judged and the basis on which projects will be allowed to move
forward. An area's economic plan is likely to eventually provide the basis for establishing
compliance with the state's Community Readiness Initiative being administered through the
Office of Trade and Economic Development.
1. Our community is made up of:
D Livable, walkable areas with adequate, appropriate, and affordable
housing;
D Job opportunities for our residents;
D Tax-paying, job-creating businesses;
D Advanced telecommunication systems, utility and public
infrastructure necessary to allow our residents and businesses to
participate fully in 21st Century; and
D Recreational and cultural amenities.
It is supported by a multi-modal system of transportation that encourages our
contact with and support of one another and links us to the region and the rest of the
world. It is our policy:
Policy 1.1- To have specific plans for accommodating the population, housing, andjobs
increases forecast to occur, and to adjust annually, as necessary, to meet higher demands.
Policy 1.2 - To integrate the regulations, guidelines, infrastructure plans, and funding
packages of our community with other communities in our urban growth area.
Policy 1.3 - To encourage infill projects that are compatible with the neighboring area.
Policy 1.4 - To have consistent regulations and standards on which to base redevelopment
of commercial, business and residential areas. We will:
.:. Create and adopt redevelopment codes and procedures;
.:. Reinforce existing urban centers or planned new centers;
.:. Defme buildings, open space and related pedestrian and transportation nodes as a
connected pedestrian system; and
.:. Strive to balance the number of new jobs with the appropriate level of new housing.
Policy 1.5 - To adopt flexible development regulations that ensure a wide variety of choices
for living, working, and recreating within each community.
2. Activities are located in areas specifically designated for business, commercial,
industrial and mixed uses. It is our policy:
Policy 2.1- To develop land use plans and regulations that encourage business location and
retention in appropriately designated areas including urban activity centers; community,
neighborhood and smaller retail centers; business parks; and other planned business and industrial
locations.
These designated areas should be mapped as part of the comprehensive planning effort and
appropriate regulations should be created. Mapping should identify transportation, utility, and
other public infrastructure, critical or sensitive areas, and other natural, economic, or social
features affecting each designated area.
Policy 2.2 - To prepare flexible, outcome-based design and development standards for
designated areas that accommodate changing consumer trends, market demands, and economic
feasibility.
Design and development regulation and guidelines should have clear standards and options
to meet the plans for the designated areas. The designated areas may be different as to scale,
different uses, natural features or relationships to the surrounding neighborhood.
Policy 2.3 - To adopt infrastructure plans and funding measures for each designated area.
Policy 2.4 - To encourage compatible, mixed uses, such as housing, retail, and public
facilities, where possible and appropriate, in order to ensure a balance of jobs and housing.
3. General purpose funding is used for building new infrastructure or replacing
existing sub-standard infrastructure. It is our policy:
Policy 3.1- To maximize our infrastructure investment by:
.:. Prioritizing capital facilities expenditures for strategic infrastructure investments that
accommodate growth and encourage quality housing and economic development;
.:. Coordinating infrastructure investments of various public entities (including specific
purpose districts);
.:. Creating tax investment areas where community revitalization projects and programs
encourage private development;
.:. Obligating future general tax revenue flows for building new and replacing existing
infrastructure at the state and local levels; and
.:. Identifying state and federal funding available to assist the fastest growing areas, as
well as resources of local special districts, such as school, water, and sewer districts
that can assist in accomplishing community investment goals.
Policy 3.2 - To devise and authorize other ways of raising local funds necessary to correct
existing deficiencies.
Policy 3.3 - To impose only those reasonable mitigation fees that are directly related to new
growth.
4. Buildable lands in Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) are sufficient to accommodate
forecasted population, employment, and housing growth. It is our policy:
Policy 4.1 - To increase the supply and capacity of buildable land for commercial, housing
and related urban uses to meet 20-year forecasted demand.
Policy 4.2 - To update buildable lands studies and inventories that evaluate changes in
supply and demand indicators such as land and housing availability and pricing, job/housing
demand relationships, and other related indicators of affordability.
Policy 4.3 - To implement the Growth Hearings Board minimum density requirements for
housing in UGA(s).
Policy 4.4 - To create measures for assessing the effect of public policies, codes, and other
actions on the availability and capacity of buildable lands within UGA(s).
Policy 4.5 - To consider land constraints, market factors, economic feasibility, and the
willingness of individual landowners to develop or re-develop property in determining the
availability and capacity of buildable lands within UGA(s).
5. Neighborhoods and urban-area business centers are livable, integrated parts of the
community. It is our policy:
Policy 5.1 - To have a single integrated package of regulations, standards, and
implementation methods for residential and commercial development and infrastructure that
reflect urban conditions.
Policy 5.2 - To articulate specific measures with which to gauge progress in meeting our
community's local economic development, housing, and construction goals.
Policy 5.3 - To employ flexibility in our development standards in order to accommodate
different in-fill conditions.
Policy 5.4 - To create and implement design guidelines for urban centers, neighborhoods,
and other areas designated for infill development, which consider consumer trends, market
demands, and economic feasibility.
Policy 5.5 - To encourage clustering of business and commercial sites in relationship with
transportation systems and other community activities.
Policy 5.6 - To adopt and employ flexible standards that:
.:. Encourage planned unit, cluster, and mixed-use developments;
.:. Permit greater height and bulk development;
.:. Increase allowable lot coverage;
.:. Allow reduced lot sizes, setbacks, and street and parking standards; and
.:. Offer density bonuses to encourage development in target growth areas.
6. The county and other nearby communities agree on how and where development
will occur, the standards that must be met, and how to finance infrastructure in UGA(s). It
is our policy:
Policy 6.1- To have cities within UGA(s) be the primary providers of urban services and
facilities and to encourage currently unincorporated areas to either form new cities or annex to be
part of existing cities.
Policy 6.2 - For cities to be the preferred providers of urban services, even to
unincorporated portions of the UGA.
Policy 6.3 - For communities within the UGA to use the same or similar infrastructure
standards.
Policy 6.4 - For areas within the UGA to share governance and fmancing responsibilities.
7. Urban and rural area economic development goals help to balance endangered
species and critical area concerns and requirements. It is our policy:
Policy 7.1 - For governmental units to identify and purchase key habitat in urban and rural
areas.
Policy 7.2 - To participate and provide economic development perspectives to land use and
physical planning efforts, especially those required in urbanized areas affected by the Endangered
Species Act or identified as encompassing critical or sensitive areas.
Policy 7.3 - To purchase lands or development rights in order to accommodate urban
activity near environmentally sensitive areas.
Policy 7.4 - To have development standards that acknowledge existing urban conditions
and adjust expectations accordingly for endangered species habitat.
Policy 7.5 - To encourage Water Resource Inventory Area planning that manages our water
resources as necessary to accommodate planned urban and rural growth.
Policy 7.6 - To provide buildable land sufficient to accommodate growth. When properties
are designated as critical areas, or their development is otherwise restricted for any reason,
adjustments are made in other parts of the UGA to make up for the loss of capacity.
8. Applications for development permits are reviewed and processed in a timely
manner. It is our policy:
Policy 8.1 - For permitting processes to be staffed adequately and for staff to receive
training and peer review sufficient to assure timely, efficient, flexible, and predictable permit
management systems.
Policy 8.2 - That permit processing is efficient and timely and complies, at a minimum,
with the 120-day timeline.
Policy 8.3 - To work with real estate and development interests toward common goals that
are profitable to the developer and beneficial to the community
Policy 8.4 - To ensure fair, efficient, flexible, predictable systems that:
.:. Facilitate desirable development;
.:. Recognize the constraints of developingprojects;
.:. Consolidate and coordinate the review process.
Policy 8.5 - To have a one-stop permitting system with simultaneous review of permits,
administrative review and action (rather than legislative), a single staff contact assigned to
coordinate all reviews for a particular applicant, and contracted review of applications, where
necessary.
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Policy 8.6 - To fast-track permit procedures within designated development areas.
Policy 8.7 - To encourage pre-application meetings with planning staff to identify problems
before significant resources have been invested in a project proposal.
Policy 8.8 - To permit more uses by right through specific, well-crafted standards and
approved within certain limits.
Policy 8.9 - To review projects in a spirit of collaboration.
Policy 8.10 - To require a super-majority vote of the legislative body to override planning
commission decisions.
9. We work closely with the business community to market our area to new and
expanding businesses and to assure that our goals for economic development are being
achieved. It is our policy:
Policy 9.1 - To participate with business leaders and organizations like realtors, developers,
chambers of commerce, economic development councils, downtown associations, and other
groups to address current and changing business and job requirements.
Policy 9.2 - To adopt land use and to construct the necessary public infrastructure to assure
a positive business climate.
Policy 9.3 - To monitor or support monitoring of our community's progress toward
accomplishing all the implementation tasks outlined in the annual work plans.
Policy 9.4 - To assist in developing an economic development marketing strategy for the
community and to participate, as appropriate, in accomplishing the tasks identified.
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Submitted to Citv Council at ADri116. 2002 meeting
bv Barbara Kitchens. Washinl!ton Association of Realtors
A POLICY GUIDE
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A PROSPEROUS COMMUNITY:
Economic Development
Outcomes, Goals and Policies
presented by
WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS@
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John Spangenberg, URBAN CONNECTIONS
Michael McCormick, F~AICP
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DRAFT
A PROSPEROUS COMMUNITY:
Economic Development
Outcomes, Goals and Policies
The time for community visions and related outcomes, goals and policies is now. With
the requirement to update comprehensive plans and regulations to meet growth
management goals, cities and counties will consider how population, jobs and housing
growth demands can be balanced with environmental, social, and economic and other
community goals. The population, housing and job projections for counties are included
in Appendix B.
To achieve the quality of life citizens want for their communities, cities and counties
must work with residents and businesses to achieve these fundamental goals. In addition
to meeting environmental, housing, public facilities and social services needs, economic
goals and development practices provide the flow of revenues and dollars to achieve
these other goals.
Economic goals and achieving.. results, also known as outcomes, are central to any
community. The elected officials want a stream of income to meet the needs of residents
and businesses. Finding ways to meet those needs without excessively raising taxes has
become the primary criterion for meeting taxpayer expectations. As tax increases
become more difficult to impose, the local officials must first look to other options.
The results of a few cities, Tacoma and Renton, for example, have shown that economic
development visions and implementation measures can achieve results for both residents
and businesses. Most notably, these cities have put the dynamics of taxes, incentives,
investments and outcomes to achieve both healthy business climates and healthy
neighborhoods.
These cities have created visions to respond to changing business trends, technology, and
increasing actions to make the community more "livable". Annual budgets have been
created to meet the goal. Staff is charged to implement the goals using innovative and
efficient methods.
The results of some local jurisdictions are used as examples for other cities and counties
to consider as part of the planning process. Each jurisdiction is different. While some
want to promote new business activity, others want to remain residential. The local plans
and policies will define the balance of economic, social, natural amenities and other
community features. There are economic development examples included in Appendix C.
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Why Outcomes, Goals and Policies Should be in Comprehensive Plans
Current planning practice recognizes that all parts of a community's plan are interrelated.
While it may be tempting to focus on only a single plan element, that is a mistake.
Housing, transportation, land use and finance are all related. Changes to one have
profound implications for the other elements, including economic development and
capital facilities. Adding an economic development element to a local plan elevates jobs,
economic vitality, revenues, taxes, finances and costissues so that they can be considered
among all the others. The ultimate decisions local officials have to make are how to
balance cqmpeting goals and expectations, and how to finance the necessary public
investments to undertake community goals and achieve the desired outcomes.
Economic goals and related policies and programs, especially if seriously crafted,
debated and adopted by cities and counties, should include the following elements:
· Support for existing and new businesses and jobs;
· Increased public investments in the community;
· Increased tax base;
· A multi-year fiscal and growth management planning program to achieve
community goals;
· Suitable and sufficient supply of land for business;
· Increased housing supply to provide a reasonable balance of jobs and housing;
and
· Increased improvements to neighborhoods.
If one or all of these outcomes is what economic goals your community seeks, the
starting point is recognizing the necessity of sound economic development planning. A
business plan and financial base that can achieve your community goals over time.
Whether solving infrastructure or human service problems or achieving business goals _
a plan is a way to proceed with future actions. You anticipate the revenues, the potential
for future actions or additional revenues and what you can spend, invest or save over
time. The following are possibilities of benefits to the community:
· Balance jobs and housing needs;
· Building new or remodeling existing schools;
· Improved or expanded roads and other infrastructure;
· Conserving natural features and acquisition of new open spaces and parks;
· Improved recreation programs; and
· Meeting and providing social service and health needs.
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A plan for action, rather than reaction, is the first step. The plan includes deciding what
results are to be achieved, setting goals, activating implementation strategies, following
benchmarks and reporting back to the community at regular intervals.
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The Major Parts of Plan
About the Future
Our urban and rural areas will be affected by technology, the information industry and
changing choices of where we live and do business. These changes will affect the
location of businesses, shopping, where we live, and how we interact within our
communities and how our cities and counties plan and operate over time. In addition,
public policies and programs are changing the form of growth from suburban to urban.
It is important to understand there are different expectations for cities and counties under
the current planning statutes. There is an explicit expectation that cities will be the
provider of urban services. Similarly, counties are explicitly expected to be regional
service providers. Understanding this distinction can make a significant difference in
what should be expected and how services and facilities will be provided.
The changes will not affect all cities and counties in the same way. Some cities and
counties will have assets or amenities that will attract new residents and businesses. Some
areas may not experience great change.
Residents and Businesses May Have Similar Goals
In many instances, there may be similar ideas, for both residents and businesses, as to
why a particular jurisdiction may be the best place to locate. These similar ideas may be
more related to the physical, social. or natural amenities of the area.
The information industry is an intellectual resource - basically, the people employed in
the industry. The hiring and continuing benefits to the information specialists are based
on factors related to the needs and wants of those specialists. The people-centric criteria
relate more to the quality of life factors rather than market or resource location attributes.
What businesses are searching for, and why, is a key ingredient for local jurisdictions to
understand. Understanding the criteria businesses use to locate and build new facilities is
important to determine if the local attributes fit together with the business criteria. Many
local governments seek many of the technology, information and arts/culture businesses
as "clean" industries with "family" wage jobs. Location choices are further described in
Appendix F and generally include:
. A sense of place, including where it fits within the "region;"
. Being near other businesses for interactions and trade; and
. Life-style preferences.
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Plans and Demands
What residents are searching for and why is another key ingredient to effective planning
in both rural and urban areas. The demographics have changed - the "baby boomers, new
immigrants and the "baby boom echo" (Generation Ys) are the dominant forces in the
markets. These groups are demanding a wider variety of housing in different urban and
rural settings. They also want to work in good surroundings and the ability to move
between housing and workplace in an efficient manner. There is more flexibility and
choice in the market due to the technology, wealth, attitudes and inclinations of the
demographic groups.
These large segments of the population create markets for housing and types of business
and employment. These groups have life-style preferences favoring urban neighborhoods
and rural communities with natural amenities. The preferences also include amenities in
or near the workplace, shopping options that include local businesses and nearby natural
amenities and recreation.
Growth and change is considered the only constant in our lives. To do so creatively offers
the possibilities to achieve desired outcomes through effective goals, policies and
programs. How cities and counties react to growth can be structured to define where and
how. Defining the timing of growth is difficult due to changes in national policies,
business decisions, technology and other events outside local control.
What the local jurisdictions can define and influence are the standards and the
expectations for the new and redeveloped critical areas, housing, businesses, parks,
public facilities and other elements in the community. These elements are the physical
outcomes, which shape our changing and future communities.
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OUTCOMES - THE RESULTS
Enhancing the community's prosperity and well being is the primary outcome to be
achieved. Parts of this outcome include a good business climate, a reasonable tax/fiscal
structure, ability to provide services to meet community business and commercial needs
and fund investments in the community.
As noted above, the strategy and actions for local officials is one of balancing: goals,
objectives, areas of emphasis and resource allocations. Having a clear community
statement of the outcomes is one of the most important elements of successful local
planning. With a clear vision accompanied by a set of understandable outcomes, it is
possible to measure the community's progress. In addition, it provides a way to keep
everyone (elected officials, governmental employees, interest groups and citizens)
focused in the same direction. It makes it difficult for the community to get distracted or
diverted by extraneous issues.
The outcomes define the future as a way to respond to changes or opportunities in local,
regional, national or international markets. Outcomes are also potential results related to
current problem solving or changing current directions. These economic oriented
outcomes are not isolated but are to be realized in conjunction with environmental,
housing and other community plans. In many ways, this description works in a similar
way as a family or business must establish goals, produce incomes and budget for the
future.
Outcome - Support for New Businesses and Jobs
Additional businesses and new jobs can reduce the dependency on one or few
existing businesses and provide some diversity to the local economy. Also,
attracting businesses responding to changes in the market or technological
innovations is an important component for a adding new businesses and
educational programs for residents.
A broader economic base can provide more predictability to local residents and
businesses as well as governments. A diversified economy can level some of the
peaks when the economy moves up or down.
The ups and downs affect business hiring levels as well as disposable
income/spending oflocal residents, public revenues and program levels.
Investing in local businesses provides encouragement to new ideas and small
businesses. Small businesses provide some alternatives to large corporations in
terms of service levels and unique products. Many local or small businesses can
be found in smaller shopping areas or on "Main Street".
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Supporting existing business is an essential part of the local economy. Local
businesses may require area-wide programs to make improvements to
infrastructure or changes to regulations to permit mixed-use opportunities and
expansions to office or plant facilities.
The multiplier effect of investments in local businesses is a key to success. The
multiplier is the gauge for determining local growth. The multiplier is based on
export businesses or residents bringing dollars into the local economy.
Outcome - Increased Tax Base
Expansion of existing businesses creates local jobs and additional revenues.
Business creates the opportunity for additional public revenues. These revenues
range from real estate excise, property, sales and other taxes. These revenues
become the basis for public programs and any multi-year financing.
In many communities, businesses supply a large percentage of the local tax base.
If the local tax base can be expanded, additional revenues may be generated to
meet local needs without increasing tax rates imposed on the entire community.
Outcome - Increased Housing supply
Investments in new housing and maintaining existing housing stock is critical to
meeting the needs oflocal families and those choosing to move to the community.
New housing and the maintenance of the existing housing supply is also an
important component of economic development - where employees can live and
work in the same community.
New housing is a critical ingredient for the economic and social health of a
community. Housing provides a revenue base that is substantial, from the
permitting stage, development, construction, sales/resale and through occupancy
by families and individuals.
Outcome - Improvements to Neighborhoods
Improving neighborhood quality is related to housing, jobs, families and change.
Neighborhoods need to be good places to live and attract new residents as well
as benefit the current residents.
A broader economic base can provide more predictability to local residents and
businesses for solving problems, making improvements to neighborhoods or
adding recreational programs
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Outcome - Suitable and sufficient lands and facilities for business
The needs of local businesses and the projections for future jobs begin to define
the land and facilities required over time. Planning, zoning and infrastructure
provisions for business and commercial lands to meet future needs are necessary
to balance other land uses and capital needs.
Sufficient urban land, and designated rural land, needs to be planned and zoned
for business and commercial uses. Without adequate land to meet projections or
to allow for these uses will cause potential businesses to look for such land in
other jurisdictions.
Provisions for infrastructure, from needs analysis, capital plans and funding
options needs to be part of the land availability equation. Without these
provisions, the lands planned or zoned will not be available or suitable for
business or commercial uses.
The permitting system, both regulatory requirements and timing, can affect the
location of new businesses and the expansion of existing businesses. Usually, an
ill-defined and lengthy permitting system discourages new business from locating
in the jurisdiction as well as the expansion of existing businesses. Jurisdictions
having clear regulations and workable guidelines, good customer services and
reasonable timelines and fees will be attractive to new and existing businesses.
Outcome - Investments and Plans to Achieve Community Goals
Sufficient revenues to meet community goals are the key factor for annual
budgeting and longer-term understanding of on-going maintenance and operation
costs. Investments in the community can vary from infrastructure to open space
acquisition to neighborhood sidewalks.
Most infrastructure are locally financed for both new facilities and upgrades to
existing facilities. The cost is usually born by city, county or state government.
Special districts, such as school, fire, water, sewer and ports finance and build
infrastructure independent from general-purpose local governments.
The planning, design and construction of infrastructure is normally included as
part of a capital facilities plan. The engineering, purchase of land, and
construction is usually financed through bonds over / a period of time. The
payment of the bonds is a cost to the annual budgets for the life of the bonds.
Some portion of the cost may be through mitigation fees.
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Other than private contributions from individuals, corporations or non-profit
groups, the purchase of critical area and open space land is by cities, counties or
state government. The identification and purchase of lands are normally included
as part of a capital facilities plan. The public purchase of land is usually financed
through bonds over a period of time.
Effective planning for growth of jobs and housing within communities will help
identify where appropriate investments should be made - helping prevent more
expensive projects later. The significant relationships between jobs and housing
are land use and transportation. The more jobs provided in a local community will
substantially increase the need for more housing opportunities for people to live
close to where they work and communities may need to offer a wider array of
housing options in addition to major physical investments in infrastructure.
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Benefits to Residents and Businesses
These outcomes can help define the future if meeting the needs of residents and
businesspersons is the focus, not an after thought. Outcome based planning envisions the
community as a place to live, work, shop, recreate, meet friends and undertake other
activities. This approach can bring the community together to define the future in terms
of standards, needs and costs.
As a beginning, the retention and creation of new jobs and businesses, especially family
wage incomes, is an important outcome. The quality oflife is linked with a good job. Job
retention and creation goals are needed in community economic development planning
for the benefit of current and future residents.
The opportunities for the community and its residents are as follows:
. Changing technology, innovations and market preferences are transforming the
nature of doing business, creating new businesses and the types of required job
skills in all communities;
. Changing job requirements are defining new skills to meet the needs of existing
and new employers. Being able to compete for new jobs, help educate residents
and maintain existing businesses going through transitions are potential benefits;
. Meetjng the employment needs of local citizens such as college graduates,
seniors, and the under-employed or unemployed workers; and
. Creating opportunities for residents to work and live in the community as they
form or change occupational goals.
There are secondary benefits also affecting the community:
. Maintaining successful existing businesses can provide a greater choice of goods
and services for the community;
. Taxes received by state and local governments could provide additional services
and facilities;
. An expanded tax base can reduce the tax burden on existing residents;
. Enhances disposable income within the community;
. Increased purchases of daily needs in grocery, clothing, hardware and other
stores. Increased taxes paid by merchants and businesses;
. Increased purchase of "big ticket" items;
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· Greater sense of the community and possible increased participation; and
· More time with family and family activities.
There are costs associated with creating benefits, both for residents, businesses and
communities. A list of possible costs should be assessed along with these and other
benefits, both short-term expenditures and long-term obligations. The types of programs
require the cost/benefit tradeoffs be analyzed as well as the options for meeting past
needs and changing future needs to the community.
Benefits to Local Governments
The benefits of outcome-based planning to government can provide a wide range of
possible services and facilities for the community:
· Strategic, coordinated decisions lead to efficient expenditures. Mistakes can be
avoided by making major one-time expenditures at appropriate times or
anticipating ongoing maintenance and operation costs;
· Taxes create city and county revenues to build infrastructure, provide essential
services such as roads to meet safety and capacity needs, schools for changing
populations, parks for expanding recreation needs and/or fish habitat/conservation
areas;
· Cities can invest revenues to generate additional revenues such as incentive
programs and grants to meet local economic development goals and/or focus
future development in targeted areas; and
· Businesses pay for local infrastructure investments on an area wide benefit basis
(tax increment financing) or as the "economic engine" for the entire community.
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Significant Outcomes - Implementation and ResuIts
There are major benefits that can be achieved based on an economic development plan
and associated implementation strategy. These benefits have been achieved in some cities
within the region. See Appendix C for examples of economic development activities
undertaken by cities and counties to achieve community goals and results.
Creating ongoing tax revenues for local governments to meet local needs by
establishing greater tax flow over time, expanding tax base for future tax levies
and utilizing revenues to provide other incentive investment programs.
Actions of local governments can be proactive and achieve positive goals. Using
"carrots" (incentives, such as coverage bonuses, public parking structures) to
achieve community goals rather than prohibitions. The community helps create a
place to live and do business by purchasing "quality of life" elements (i.e. parks)
and maintaining needed services.
Counties and cities can create opportunities to live and work in the same
community by reducing longer distance commutes, offering more focus on
community activities and more family time.
Provisions for basic elements of an economic development plan implementation
offer:
. Adequate supply of commercial and industrial lands;
. Reasonable, workable and time predictable implementation measures;
. Effective capital development plans and funding program; and,
. Monitoring of plan to assess results/determine when changes are needed.
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Recommended Economic Development Planning, Goals and Policies
Course of Action - Outcomes, Goals and Incentives
As the economic base generates additional revenues, there are a wider variety of options
available to meet local needs. The additional tax revenues can be budgeted over time to
meet infrastructure needs, maintain or expand key programs or be invested to encourage
directed business and housing to meet local planning and economic development goals.
While cities and counties depend on additional revenues from new and expanding
businesses to meet shrinking infrastructure or maintain current programs, some local
governments are now utilizing a "carrots" rather than "sticks" approach. This approach
begins with a community vision/outcomes, related goals and policies with
implementation measures to create their futures.
The approach to the future also begins with a concept that the primary function of our
communities is the center of our economic activities. That is, to be the primary location
of our business activities as well as safe, clean and green places to live.
There are many benefits to the community beyond the economic and expanded tax base.
Being able to live and work in the same community can reduce commute times. Reduced
commute times can enhance family and community oriented activities.
Also, a community is viewed by its strengths, including its overall quality of life,
financial soundness, abilities to solve problems and plans to manage change.
Local Planning Program
To develop an effective community plan, the county or city must involve a cross section
of businesses, realtors, builders, residents, economic development councils, chambers of
commerce, and other civic groups who know the community and can be an integral part
of the approach to the future.
The first step is to identify the current economic activities and how they work within the
community. Some of these initial tasks are:
· Defining the current business climate;
· Identifying community assets/liabilities;
· Assessing the current jobs and housing ratio; and
· Identifying strengths/weaknesses in the local economy.
Prepare written drafts of guiding principles defining current and future needs and
opportunities in formats suitable for community review and discussion. To define the
current state, what key changes may be desired and outcomes would include:
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. IdentifYing the reasons for change;
. IdentifYing business and job creation opportunities;
. Recognizing local preferences, limitations and barriers; and
. IdentifYing linkages between the economic base and local and state taxes.
Prepare a draft plan, including outcomes, goals, policies and guidelines for future actions.
This economic activities and needs plan should include infrastructure requirements and
funding sources, housing linkages, and quality of life standards to attract new business
and jobs. The relationships to community areas and environmental protections and
enhancements are also prime elements along with clear ways to measure performance and
meet local goals.
These activities can be initiated and facilitated by local businessmen and women,
residents, realtors, development. community, economic development councils, downtown
associations, Chambers of Commerce or other groups having knowledge and interests in
the local community and economy.
However, the plans need public review, input and hearings by the local government to
become adopted public policies and to meet funding requirements.
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Recommended Economic Development Goals and Policies
EconDev Goall - Communities are to be livable areas with housing, businesses,
mixed uses, amenities, pedestrian scale and transportation linkages.
Policy - Plans to meet population, housing and jobs forecasts and adjust to
meet higher demands as necessary.
Policy - Integrated regulations and or guidelines, infrastructure and
funding packages are to be created for the jurisdiction and significant sub
areas as well as the remainder of the applicable urban growth areas.
Policy - Infill projects are encouraged to achieve a reasonable sense of
scale and character within the neighboring area.
Policy - The redevelopment of commercial, business and residential areas
will be based on regulations and standards to meet the livable areas
guidelines:
· Create and adopt redevelopment codes and procedures;
· Reinforce existing urban centers or planned new centers;
· Define buildings, open space and related pedestrian and transportation:
nodes as a connected pedestrian system: and
· Create balances between work and living options
Policy - Adopt flexible development regulations that ensure a wide variety
of choices to live, work and play within each community.
EconDev Goal 2 - Economic development and associated activities are to be
primarily located in designated business and commercial areas or where mixed
uses are defined.
Policy - Land use plans and regulations are to retain existing, and
encourage new businesses, in designated areas. These designated areas
include, urban activity center, community, neighborhood and smaller retail
centers, business parks and other planned locations
These designated areas should be mapped as part of the comprehensive plan and regulations created
to achieve the planned uses. The mapping should also identify infrastructure, critical areas or other
feature or guidelines affecting each designated area.
Policy - Flexible design and development standards are to guide business,
commercial and mixed-uses for the designated areas that recognize
consumer trends, market demands and economic feasibility.
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Design and development regulation and guidelines should have clear standards and options to meet
the plans for the designated ar;eas. The designated areas may be different as to scale, different uses,
natural features or relationships to the surrounding neighborhood.
Policy - Infrastructure plans and funding measures are to be adopted for
each designated area.
Policy - Compatible uses, such as housing, public facilities or other define
uses, are encouraged be an integral part of designated areas in order to
ensure a balance of jobs and housing, and create quality communities in
which we live, work and play.
EconDev Goal 3 - Increase general purpose funding for constructing new
infrastructure or replacing existing sub-standard infrastructure.
Policy - Support increased infrastructure funding, such as:
. Prioritize capital facilities expenditures for strategic infrastructure
investments that encourage quality housing and economic
development opportunities and choices;
. Coordinate infrastructure investments with projected growth needs
(special purpose districts should coordinate their plans for expansion,
based on local growth plans);
. Create tax investment areas where community revitalization projects
and programs encourage private development and increase the fair
market value of real property within the tax increment area through tax
increment financing;
. General taxing methods to raise revenues for building new and
replacing existing infrastructure at the state and local levels; and
. Identify additional state funding needed to assist the fastest growing
areas and special districts, such as school, water, and sewer districts to
effectively manage change.
Policy - Create methods and authorize additional local funding measures
to correct existing deficiencies and meet the needs of new jobs and
housing.
Policy - Reasonable mitigation fees directly related to new growth.
Oppose mitigation fee increases when nexus/reasonable proportionality or
fairness cannot be demonstrated.
Definitions -
Public infrastructure - Transportation elements, water, sewer, parks, open space, drainage, and
other facilities and services owned and operated by local governments or special districts.
Franchise infrastructure - Fiber optic, cable, electric, telephone, natural gas and other facilities
and services provided by a corporation or other private entity.
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EconDev Goal 4 - Buildable lands in Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) are to be
sufficient to meef population, employmentand housirlg targets.
Policy - Support increasing the supply of buildable urban land capacity for
commercial, housing and related urban uses to meet 20-year targets.
Policy- Support and fund updated buildable lands studies and inventories
that include supply/demand indicators such as land and housing pricing
changes, job/housing demand relationships and other related indicators of
reduced affordability.
Policy - Support and implement Growth Hearings Board minimum urban
area gross housing density requirements.
Policy - Create measures implementing the rationale why and where the
UGA(s) should be expanded, especially when new policies, codes or other
actions reduce buildable lands.
Policy - Recognize land constraints, market factors, economic feasibility
and willingness oflandowners to develop or re-develop property.
EconDev Goal 5 - Urban, neighborhood and business centers to be livable and
integral parts of the community.
Policy - Development, infrastructure and related regulations, standards
and method for implementation should be an integrated package to reflect
urban conditions.
Policy - Define local economic development and housing goals and
construction targets with real indicators for meeting goals and measures to
obtain results.
Policy- Create and implement flexibility m development standards to
allow for different in-fill conditions.
Policy - Create and implement workable design guidelines to define urban
center, neighborhood or other designated area infill standards, based on
consumer trends, market demands and economic feasibility.
Policy - Encourage business and commercial sites to cluster and relate to
other parts of the community and transportation systems.
Policy - Adopt flexible standards that:
· Encourage planned unit developments, cluster developments, and
mixed-uses;
· Permit greater height and bulk development;
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. Increase allowable lot coverage;
. Reduce lot sizes, setbacks, and street and parking standards;
. Adopt density bonuses to encourage development in target growth
areas;
EconDev Goal 6 - Cities and counties agree on development standards and financing of
infrastructure in urban growth areas
Policy - Encourage and support annexations, within the urban growth
area, to cities or new incorporations, as the primary local governmental
unit to provide necessary services and facilities.
Policy - Encourage cities to be the prime providers of urban services, even
in the unincorporated portion of the urban growth area.
Policy - Encourage the use of equal or similar infrastructure standards
within the urban growth area.
Policy - Encourage and define ways to share governance and financing in
the urban growth area that could or will be annexed to cities.
EconDev Goal 7 - Balance urban and rural area functions and endangered
species and critical area requirements.
Policy - Require governmental units to identify and purchase key habitats
in urban and rural areas.
Policy - Define reasonable improvements to urbanized ESA and critical
areas.
Policy - Purchase of lands or development rights is essential to balance
urban functions and critical and habitat areas.
Policy - Establish development standards recognizing urban conditions
and endangered fish life stage needs.
Policy - Encourage WRIA planning to include urban, rural or other areas
to be managed as distinct parts of any watershed.
Policy - Ensure sufficient land capacity is provided to accommodate
growth and encourage economic vitality. When land is designated as a
critical area, or otherwise restricted from achieving full capacity,
adjustments must be made in other areas to ensure sufficient land capacity
is provided to accommodate projected growth.
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EconDev Goal 8 - Permit processing review and times to be improved.
Policy - Initiate improved customer service and permit management
systems to maintain or improve permit process review times, including
hiring of staff, training of staff, proper funding and peer review.
Policy - Support local actions and improvements to implement the 180-
day process.
Policy - Ensure a partnership with the real estate and development
interests to work toward common goals and make projects profitable to the
developer and beneficial to the community.
Policy - Ensure a fair, efficient, flexible, predictable system.
· Provide a review process that facilitates the process, rather than
hinders development.
· Recognize the constraints of developing projects.
· Consolidate and coordinate the review process.
Policy - Implement one-stop permitting, simultaneous review of permits,
administrative review and action (rather than legislative), assigning a
single staff contact to help an applicant through the process, allow
contracting out for review of applications.
Policy - Establish fast-track permit procedures applied within target
development areas to increase the attractiveness of sites.
Policy - Encourage pre-application meetings with staff to identify
problems before significant resources have been invested in a project
proposal.
· Encourage administrative site-plan review, and avoid discretionary
reviews by legislative bodies.
· Permit more uses by right through specific, well-crafted standards
and approved within certain limits.
· Ensure project review focuses on mitigating negative impacts of
development, rather than discretionary desires.
· Require a super-majority to over-ride planning commission
decisions.
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EconDev Goal 9 - Support for new and existing jobs and businesses
Policy - Participate with business leaders, realtors, developers, chambers
of commerce, economic development councils, downtown associations
and other groups to address current and changing business and job
requirements.
Policy - Encourage a positive business climate in the community through
land use, regulatory, infrastructure and other programs affecting the
retention of jobs or the addition of jobs.
Policy - Support strategies that increase sectors of the economy paying
"family wages" increase employment and bring additional investments
into the community.
Policy - Encourage existing business and commercial centers to evaluate
community changes and needs as a basis for redevelopment of sites for
commercial activities, mixed-uses and appropriate community facilities.
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NEXT STEPS
The above goals and policies define a group of elements requiring local review as to
meeting existing or creating visions for the community. Prioritization and the
establishment of action plans outlining timetables for action and related coalition building
must be developed and implemented to meet the individual needs of each city or county.
Importance of Monitoring and Updates
A good economic development plan is only valuable if it is taking the community in the
desired direction. A commitment by elected officials to monitor the progress of any
plan, or plan implementation element, is essential. Setting clear measures by which to
judge progress is key. Establishing a periodic review schedule announces to everyone
that outcomes are important and, if the plan isn't being successful, changes will be
considered.
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APPENDIX A - The Growth Management Act and Economic Development
GMA Goals
The Legislature recognized that unplanned and uncoordinated growth, along with
a lack of common goals, posed a threat to the environment, sustainable economic
development, and the quality of life in the state. The Growth Management Act
establishes 13 goals to be used by cities, towns and counties in developing their
comprehensive plans and implementing development regulations. The goals are not
listed in any order of priority and reflect the broad range of issues, which must be
balanced as each community develops and implements their plan.
These goals an~:
1. Urban growth. Encourage development in urban areas where
adequate public facilities and services exist or can be provided in an
efficient manner.
2. Reduce sprawl. Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped
land into sprawling, low-density development.
3. Transportation. Encourage efficient multimodal transportation
systems that are based on regional priorities and coordinated with
county and city comprehensive plans.
4. Housing. Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all
economic segments of the population of this state, promote a variety
of residential densities and housing types, and encourage preservation
of existing housing stock.
5. Economic development. Encourage economIC development
throughout the state that is consistent with adopted comprehensive
plans, promote economic opportunities for all citizens of this state,
especially for unemployed and for disadvantaged persons, and
encourage growth in areas experiencing insufficient economic growth,
all within the capacities of the state's natural res08urces, public
services and public facilities.
6. Property rights. Private property shall not be taken for public use
without just compensation having been made. The property rights of
landowners shall be protected from arbitrary and discriminatory
actions.
7. Permits. Applications for both state and local government permits
should be processed in a timely and fair manner to ensure
predictability.
8. Natural resource industries. Maintain and enhance natural resource-
based industries, including productive timber, agricultural, and
fisheries industries. Encourage the conservation of productive forest
lands and productive agricultural lands, and discourage incompatible
uses.
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9. Open space and recreation. Encourage the retention of open space and
development of recreational opportunities, conserve fish and wildlife
habitat, increase access to natural resource lands and water, and
develop parks.
10. Environment. Protect the environment and enhance the state's high
quality of life, including air and water quality, and the availability of
water.
11. Citizen participation and coordination. Encourage the involvement of
citizens in the planning process and ensure coordination between
communities and jurisdictions to reconcile conflicts.
12. Public facilities and services. Ensure that those public facilities and
services necessary to support development shall be adequate to serve
the development at the time the development is available for
occupancy and use without decreasing current service levels below
locally established minimum standards.
13. Historic preservation. IdentifY and encourage the preservation of
lands, sites, and structures that have historical or archaeological
significance.
GMA Updates
The Legislature contemplated regular review and updates for local plans. In 1997
the GMA was amended to provide more specific direction for "continuing review and
evaluation" by requiring review every five years, with the first review to be completed no
later than September 1, 2002. There have been a number of changes to the GMA since
1995, which may require modification to local plans and ordinances. These include best
available science, essential public facilities, general aviation airports, integrating
environmental review with the permit process, natural resource lands of long-term
commercial significance (for counties), Shoreline Master Programs and transportation.
More detailed information can be found on the Office of Community Development -
Growth Management Program's website listed in Appendix D. An electronic copy of the
Office's guidance for the 2002 updates is available at
http://www .ocd. wa.gov /info/lgd/ growth/publications/word/2002 _ Update. doc
GMA - The First Ten Years
Since the Growth Management Act (GMA) was enacted in the early 1990s, cities and
counties adopted comprehensive plans and regulations to meet the state statutory
requirements and guidelines. These requirements included population targets,
infrastructure/land use relationships, protection of critical areas, buildable land studies,
planning and regulatory consistency and some sanctions for not meeting state-generated
growth targets or noncompliance with the Act.
Most of the comprehensive plans were adopted between 1994-96. There has been a
variety of local regulatory schemes to further implement the plans, preserving critical
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areas and buffers, some capital. facilities planning, countywide delegating of jobs,
housing and population data, impo~ing ne'W or increased mitigation fees, the use of
concurrency provisions, and expanding the use of moratoria as a growth strategy. There
have also been a variety of regional growth hearings board decisions to clarify or expand
portions of the adopted plans.
Under the GMA, comprehensive plans and development regulations are subject to
continuing review and evaluation by each jurisdiction, at least, on an annual and every
five years. These reviews enable the cities and counties monitor changes for ensuring a
sufficient land supply (with applicable development regulations) is available for
development to accommodate residential and non-residential growth.
Every community is required to review and update their comprehensive plans by
September 2002. Since the local comprehensive plans were adopted, and we've had a few
years of experience implementing the plans, we should.reflect on the basic concepts and
the results to date. What are the successful parts of the GMA or the comprehensive plans
or implementation tools? What needs to be modified? What is not working?
There are key areas to focus on: economic development, housing, infrastructure, critical
areas/endangered species and their inter-related implementation plans
Most Local Governments Were Not Ready For GMA Implementation
During the last half of the 1990s, the Puget Sound region has experienced dramatic job,
population and housing growth. As a result, the local economies have seen the rapid
increase of jobs spawn new development and housing increases, both in number and
pnce.
These demographic and market driven actions offered a view how the local governments
respond to fairly rapid growth. It became evident that the urban growth areas and higher
residential densities and more intensive commercial activities strained the operations of
most governments.
While the stage was clearly set for higher density developments in the local plans, there
were signs of early problems for integrating more intensive project in neighborhoods and
funding the existing and growing needs. The growth management plans, now beginning
to integrate land use and capital facilities, were not designed to react to "spikes" in the
growth rates or reflect a coordinated approach for a more dense and intense urban
environment.
Those trying to meet the growth demands, both private and public interests, were left
coping with a bundle of growth projections and infill policies without a new regulatory
basis or funding for capital projects to successfully manage or house that growth.
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The market began to respond to the mandated higher densities and a new array of housing
stock. The housing market changed to a mostly higher density product located in existing
neighborhoods, often without clear public plans or infrastructure to meet the changing
conditions. Citizen opposition to the new densities and the lack of new infrastructure
became more intense as the targeted urban areas received a highly visible level of change.
New roadways and other needed infrastructure are lagging farther behind the unrnet
needs of the past and the demands created by new growth. As a result of the growth
management paradigm shift and the increasing shortfall of urban infrastructure, the mood
of the residents in both counties has lead to a questioning of the positive impacts of
growth and whether the GMA is working as anticipated.
Also evident was the changing political make-up of local governments. Many of the
elected local officials working through the initial GMA planning mandates, including
extensive public participation efforts and charged hearings, left adopted plans and
policies for others to implement. In addition, many of these elected officials did not run
for reelection, were not reelected or became advocates for one growth position or
another. Most of the task for implementing the plans and policies was left to newly
elected officials, many unaware of the history or goals of growth management~
As a result, many jurisdictions did not implement the comprehensive plans, mostly the
higher density concepts, did not create a new regulatory base, adequately fund needed
infrastructure or cause organizational change to meet future requirements. A second
result is that unhappy residents affected by growth raised emotionally charged questions
about the plans or the validity of growing without adding new infrastructure.
Further complicating the ability to accommodate growth, the existing urban growth areas
and buildable land available for development are "shrinking" due to implementation of
the endangered species act and revised shoreline rules. As a recent addition, the
endangered species act provisions created questions as to the urban growth areas status to
protect the Chinook salmon and bull trout.
Whether or not there could be different standards for urban areas or parts of urban areas
is not entirely clear. The primary impacts would be the 400-foot wide riparian corridor,
increased drainage and construction requirements as well as procedural delays. In
addition, recent DOE revisions to the Shoreline Management Act create an uncertain
relationship between urban and other environments relative to optional local rules based
on ESA guidelines and potentially more restrictive development standards.
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Appendix B - Population, Jobs and Housing
There are a number of excellent data sources available. This list is not exclusive
but is intended to direct the user to sources, which will provide an accurate and
comprehensive picture. -
The U.S. Census, the Washington State Office of Financial Management and local city,
town and county planning department (and regional planning organizations) all are
excellent sources. Often, local sources provide copies or links to state and federal
sources.
OFM has the most comprehensive site maintaining both official Census figures, which
are currently undergoing revisions where questions were raised with the original counts.
Detailed information is available for the state, counties and individual cities and towns.
The OFM site is also the location for the official GMA Growth Projections, which are the
target, ranges to which each county (including their individual cities and towns) must
plan. OFM is circulating their proposed new projections to local governments and it
should be anticipated that they will be finalized early in 2002. GMA population
projections were previously issued in 1995 which are currently available from OFM or
their website (See Appendix D). Only eight counties have substantially revised
projections. Clark County shows a substantial increase. Clallam, Columbia, Grays
Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Pacificand Wahkiakum Counties show substantial decreases in
their projections. Distribution of each county's projected GMA population is conducted
at the county level through a locally defined procedure involving both the county and the
cities and towns within the county. Check with you local planning department for
information on how the new population projections are going to be treated, including the
process being used to make the allocation decisions.
While a substantial number of different data sets are available for employment, jobs and
housing at the state and federal levels, the primary locations for finding the base data
used to determine future population and job creation is developed at the local level. (As
noted above, the Population, Economy and Research Division maintains the most
comprehensive set of data, including the 2000 Census-all accessible through the
Internet at http://www.ofm.wa.gov/.)
Many counties maintain their own demographic capabilities. In addition, within the four-
county central Puget Sound, the Puget Sound Regional Council provides substantial
support to the efforts of the counties and their cities and towns. Their comprehensive list
of data are available at http://www.psrc.org/datapubs/index.htm .
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Appendix C - Examples of Economic Development Programs
Cities and counties have adopted and implemented a variety of programs and projects to
further economic development goals and policies. The following list includes programs
and the city or county identifying a need, initiating or implementing an action. This list is
included to describe possibilities requiring further investigation.
Business Plan Goals, City of Renton
Encourage and support economic development and downtown
development
Encourage and support neighborhood revitalization
Promote the City's image in the community and the region
Meet the service demands that contribute to the livability of the
community
Influence regional decisions that impact the city
Business Plan, Goals, City of Tacoma
Attract investment that builds a vibrant economy
Strengthen the heart of the city
Establish Tacoma as a destination city
Enhance neighborhood livability
The Technology Corridor, East King County and South Snohomish County
Private consortium of business leaders to promote technology and related
uses in existing and planned business parks
Ascent 21, Snohomish County
Public/private partner ship to meet and fund a variety of existing
infrastructure and open space needs
The $600 million bond issues placed before voters
The wired city, City of Tacoma
Capital Facilities Planning, City of Cheney
Southwest Everett Sub area Plan/Planned Action Ordinance, City of Everett
Downtown Plan, City of Redmond
Thea Foss Waterway, City of Tacoma
Yakima Greenway, City of Yakima, Yakima County and Yakima Greenway
Foundation
Commute Trip Reduction, City of Spokane
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Historic Preservation, City of Port Townsend
Tourism (from Municipal Research and Service Center)
Cowlitz County
Forks
LaConner
Lake Chelan
Leavenworth
Long Beach Peninsula
Ocean Shores
Omak
San Juan Islands
Toppenish
Vancouver
Puget Sound Freight Customer Association, Kent Chamber of Commerce
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Appendix D - Links to Websites
The WAST Office of Community Development maintains a comprehensive
website at http://www.ocd.wa.gov/info/lgd/growth/
List of All RCW's, Other Related Statutes and Rules, WAC 365-190, and WAC
365-195 can be found at http://www.ocd.wa.gov/info/lgd/growth/law/
The WAST Office of Financial Management maintains a complete set of
planning, population and economic data, which can be found at
http://www.ofin.wa.gov/demographics.htm
Within the Central Puget Sound region, the Puget Sound Regional Council
maintains an extensive set of data at
http://www.psrc.org/datapubs/pubs/trends/index.htm
Each county and many cities maintain their own websites. One central location to
find each of these is the one maintained by the State of Washington. An index for
all local governments can be found at
http://access.wa.gov/governmentlawstate.asp#F by clicking on the "Government",
then "Local" and then either "cities and towns" or "counties".
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Appendix E - Terms
Economic base - A theory and analytical technique that divides local economies
into basic and non-basic sectors.
Basic/non-basic sectors. - The basic sector is that part of the economy consists of
the parts of the economy whose activity is dependent upon external factors to the
local economy. The non-basic sector is that part of the economy dependent upon
the local economy.
Concurrency - After adoption of the comprehensive plan by jurisdictions required
to plan or who choose to plan under RCW 36.70A.040, local jurisdictions must
adopt and enforce ordinances which prohibit development approval if the
development causes the level of service on a locally owned transportation facility
to decline below the standards adopted in the transportation element of the
comprehensive plan, unless transportation improvements or strategies to
accommodate the impacts of development are made concurrent with the
development. These strategies may include increased public transportation
service, ride sharing programs, demand management, and other transportation
systems management strategies. For the purposes of this subsection (6)
"concurrent with the development" shall mean that improvements or strategies are
in place at the time of development, or that a financial commitment is in place to
complete the improvements or strategies within six years.
Consistency - Local comprehensive plans are required to be both internally and
externally consistent with other plans. Each local jurisdictions development
regulations are required to be consistent with and implement their comprehensive
plans. See RCW 36.70A.070.
Countywide Planning Policies - A "county-wide planning policy" is a written
policy statement or statements used solely for establishing a countywide
framework from which county and city comprehensive plans are developed and
adopted pursuant to this chapter. This framework is to ensure that city and county
comprehensive plans are consistent. There are nine required elements. See RCW
36. 70A.21 o.
Burden of proof - An important concept of the GMA is that local plans and
regulation are presumed to be valid unless found to not meet the goals and
requirements of the GMA. The Legislature increased the standard of review to be
used by the hearings boards to give substantial deference to local governments
decisions. The definition of "Burden of Proof' can be found in RCW
36.70A.320.
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Appendix F - Location Decisions - The Demand Side
The location decisions of firms are based on a variety of factors. Each firm may have its
specific criteria for choosing locations. Others may gravitate to areas where a variety of
other firms are located. Some may choose where the CEO wants to live.
If the location choices are grouped, there are a few categories -
Governmental policies and actions affecting location choice
Tax breaks
Reasonable regulatory process
Sufficient land zoned
Infrastructure available or at a reasonable price
Production or service attributes of a location
Access to markets for goods and services
Cost oflabor
EducationaVskills of labor
Access to or available reasonably priced resources
Quality infrastructure
High technology level
N ear others for business/information/research
Physical, natural or social attributes of a location
Good educational systems
Good place to live
Close to recreation
Housing choice/reasonable prices
Natural features
Where the CEO wants to live
Some of these attributes are weighted to put one or more in the higher priority category.
For example, access to markets may be the highest choice for bottling or similar
industries having transportation costs as the critical factor. Another example is related to
companies providing intellectual services. These companies would put amenities and
education or access to business contacts as the prime criterion.
Local governments should identify the key assets as to what would attract businesses and
what kinds of businesses. Iflocal governments also identify negative attributes, decisions
can be made to change the negative attribute and encourage businesses.
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
March 2002
JOHN SPANGENBERG
He is the principal of a real estate development and planning fmn URBAN CONNECTIONS,
specializing in government relations, community development and planning and connections
between private sector plans and public policies and regulations.
Mr. Spangenberg has more than ten years of land development management experience including
business parks, residential and planned communities. That experience included project
management and planning, fmancial analysis, permit processing, construction supervision, land
sales, and public policy involvement for the Quadrant Corporation.
His public sector experience includes managing innovative public planning programs for the City
of Kirkland, Washington. These programs included the city's fIrst comprehensive plan,
management of sensitive lands and local and regional shoreline planning.
. He has been a director of government affairs for the Master Builders Association of King and
Snohomish Counties involved in growth management planning, regulatory and plan
implementation efforts, capital facilities planning, creating educational programs and coalition
building.
His educational background includes degrees in architecture, urban planning and public
administration.
John Spangenberg taught land use/urban planning and real estate development classes at the
University of Washington and University ofPuget Sound. He teaches housing, communities,
transportation and private sector planning and development classes.
He has been actively involved in a wide variety of organizations, including chambers of
commerce; Rotary, economic development council, multi-social services association, county-
wide affordable housing, planning and environmental issues, and other governmental, educational
and professional committees.
MICHAEL J. MC CORMICK, FAICP
Mike is an Olympia based planning consultant specializing in Intergovernmental Relations,
Planning and Growth Management. Prior to establishing his fIrm in 1994, Mike completed a 25-
year career with the State of Washington where he was one of the key people involved with
creating Washington's Growth Management Act. As Assistant Director for Growth Management
with Washington State's Department of Community Development, he led the state's effort to
implement the Act. He was an early advocate for integrating environment protection and growth
management planning.
He has continued to stay active in both the politics and implementation of GMA, Regulatory
Reform and Infrastructure Finance. Mike is a frequent speaker on planning and growth
management topics.
Mike is a member of APA's Washington Chapter and American Institute of CertifIed Planners.
In 1999, he was elected to the Institute's College of Fellows in recognition of his contributions to
the plannmg profeSSIOn.
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Submitted to Citv Council at ADri116. 2002 meetinf!
bv Barbara Kitchens. Washinf!ton Association of Realtors
A POLICY GUIDE
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HOUSING IN THE COMMUNITY:
Choice, Availability and Affordability
presented by
WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF REAL TORS@
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prepared by
John Spangenberg, URBAN CONNECTIONS
Michael McCormick, F AICP
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HOUSING IN THE COMMUNITY.
Choice, Availability and Affordability
Introduction
The Growth Management Act (GMA) established a set of planning goals to be addressed by each
local government. The GMA envisions a balance between urban and rural with a strong
preference for new growth being located in urban areas where a full range of housing is
available, where infrastructure can be most efficiently financed and provided, and where urban
amenities can be provided to make these urban areas more attractive.
The thirteen goals of the GMA are interesting as they set an ambitious mix of objectives which
have to be balanced by each local government in the process of first developing their
comprehensive plans and implementing development regulations, and then in the actual
implementation. Among these thirteen are six that have a direct relationship to the provision of
housing:
Goal 1. Urban Growth. Encourage development in urban areas where adequate public
facilities and services exist or can be provided in an efficient manner.
Goal 2. Reduce sprawl. Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into
sprawling, low-density development.
Goal 4. Housing. Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic
segments of the population of this state, promote a variety of residential densities
and housing types, and encourage preservation of existing housing stock.
Goal 9. Open space and recreation. Encourage the retention of open space and
development of recreational opportunities, conserve fish and wildlife habitat, increase
access to natural resource lands and water, and develop parks.
Goal 10. Environment. Protect the environment and enhance the state's high quality of
life, including air and water quality, and the availability of water.
Goal 12. Public facilities and services. Ensure that those public facilities and services
necessary to support development shall be adequate to serve the development at the time
the development is available for occupancy and use without decreasing current service
levels below locally established minimum standards. See Appendix A for a full listing of
the GMA goals.
Twenty-nine counties and 215 cities representing 95 percent of the state's population are
planning under the GMA. Each is required to have a Housing Element in their comprehensive
plan.
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In 1997, a provision was added to the GMA which requires local governments in six counties
(King, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston and Clark) to undertake a monitoring and evaluation
program to see if their actual growth is consistent with their plans. This is called the Buildable
Lands Program. As the Buildable Lands results are published and as each local government
prepares to update its comprehensive plan, it is an opportunity for community members to see
how their community is doing and to make specific recommendations to strengthen their
provisions supporting housing. Every local government must periodically review their GMA
plans.
The purpose of this document is to help interested individuals and organizations better prepare to
participate in their community's discussion about how they are doing and if there are any
adjustments that should be adopted to improve their success in meeting the goals of the GMA, in
general; and, addressing housing issues in particular.
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Achieving Housing Results
Population and housing changes, over the last ten years, have been dramatic in many cities and
counties in Washington. Statewide population increase of one million people added almost three
hundred thousand new housing units, mostly in the central Puget Sound area, and Clark and
Spokane Counties. Housing choices broadened to include more options, from multifamily rental
units to multi-use complexes to single family homes on small lots.
Over the next two decades, there will be similar growth based on population, jobs and housing
forecasts. The need for more housing and greater choice of location and type is due to existing
and continuing demographic changes. The increasing populations and housing needs will not
only be in the urban growth areas, but in rural and small communities having attractive natural
settings or sought after social or economic amenities.
Even though growth management goals and policies prescribe an urbanizing future for most
counties, the impact of the "baby boomer" population increase and their housing choices,
communications advances, transportation problems and rising urban housing prices will also
make rural and small town options very attractive.
The challenge for an effective urban focus will be to provide reasonably priced housing in
livable communities, near jobs and with needed services and facilities. The cities and counties
will need to evaluate current growth management policies and implementation measures to
assess their abilities to meet the housing and associated demands of current and future residents.
That challenge can be met if the population and housing forecasts can be achieved in
communities having attractive natural and urban amenities by governing bodies planning to
meet the needs of their current and new residents and the programs and funding to achieve
community goals.
Public Policies Have Shifted Housing Locations and Requirements
One of the Growth Management Act's primary goals is to focus the majority of growth into
urban growth areas (UGAs). The UGAs include the cities and the adjacent urban and urbanizing
areas. Growth boundaries contain and define the UGAs. These UGAs were established when
counties adopted their initial comprehensive plans after extensive consultations with their
individual cities.
The population forecasts for major regions of the State illustrate the current and projected
increases over the next two decades. The 1-5 corridor is and will remain about 70% of the States
population. King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties are just under 52% of the States population
but will decrease to 49% by 2025.
Population (in WOOs)
1-5 Corridor
2000
4,099.3
2025 Change
5,582.6 +1,483.5
Western
487.2
665.7
+ 178.5
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Eastern 1.307.6
State 5,894.1
Source: 2002 OFM Population Updates
1.723.0
7,971.5
+ 415.4
Land availability for new housing and other urban uses in the UGAs is constrained, in addition to
the growth boundaries, by non-buildable lands or critical areas. Critical areas, wetlands, streams,
steep slopes and aquifers and adjacent buffers have been set aside as protected areas with few
urban encroachments. Comprehensive plans and regulations require land for competing land uses
other than housing, plus the lack of adequate infrastructure in areas where growth is expected to
occur make new housing more difficult to achieve. In addition, single use zoning and outdated
existing regulations are one of the causes minimizing innovations in land development and
building.
Some of the growth policy changes caused limitations for achieving higher densities:
· Buildable lands in urban areas are limited due to natural and man-made constraints,
· Zoning limits uses and densities, many times precluding higher residential densities and
smaller lots,
· Outdated regulations, such as defining site and building requirements too rigidly make
infill projects more difficult,
· More regulations, including tree retention, critical areas, ESA riparian zones, impervious
cover limitations and greater drainage requirements restrict buildable areas and could
reduce housing yields,
· Lack of infrastructure funding for existing and forecasted urban uses,
· Lack of urban and community amenities, such as parks, trees, sidewalks, sports fields,
plazas or other recreational or leisure features
To 'remedy these limiting factors will require positive outcomes with related goals, policies and
implementation measures.
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The Housing Market - Supply and Demand Interaction
The supply and demand interaction is the most critical component of how the housing market
creates and responds to fast, moderate or slow growth. When the supply of housing is not
sufficient to meet demand, the prices usually will rise. When the supply of housing exceeds
demand, the prices will usually fall. These simple explanations of the housing market are based
on many critical parts.
Demand will usually be the leading component of housing market activity. With demand comes
a response from the building industry to meet the buyer's needs. To meet the needs requires
available land, ready capital, infrastructure with capacity, timely permits, necessary materials,
skilled labor and some entrepreneurial and "can do" spirit. If any of these components are not
present, the supply of housing can be slowed or halted. If the supply of housing doesn't
correspond to demand, prices will rise.
The housing market is also both local and regional. Most housing decisions are made locally,
from home buying to regulations to neighborhood factors. Many housing decisions are made
regionally, buying in other locations if the local supply isn't suitable to meet life style choices,
have affordable units or other reasons. This economic elasticity is based on substitute choices.
When there are reasonable choices nearby, prices will not increase. When choices are not nearby,
prices will rise more dramatically and lead to other costs, such as extended commutes and
roadway capacity problems.
The housing market is based on these choices and options. The demand element searches for
locations close to a major activity, such as work, and related to price, safety, family size,
neighborhood and life style or personal choices. If the demand cannot be met, usually if the
prices are too high as to qualify for a loan, the demand will shift to another part of the
community or region. As an example, housing purchases are being made miles from work
location due to price or other con~iderations.
The supply of housing will be where land and infrastructure is available to meet the demands of
the market at reasonable costs and for reasonable prices. The supply of housing is mostly
produced and sold through the private sector, builders, real estate professionals and suppliers.
The supply of housing is also defined by governmental policies and regulations, ranging from lot
sizes to infrastructure availability to permit process requirements and timing.
The housing demand, as described above, is made up of many choices, usually related to the
job/housing commute. The choice can be further refined, such as family or single person needs,
income levels or personal factors. The demand can be met in urban, suburban and rural areas and
in single family, multi-family and other housing types. These choices are related to population
groups, baby-boomers or Y generation, as to generalized characteristics and numbers within
those groups.
The housing supply is as complex as demand. The supply exists in neighborhoods, cities and
counties. Much of the supply already exists in terms of built housing. However, only a small part
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of the existing supply is available at any time. The availability is defined as vacancy rates or
housing for sale.
There always is a new housing component to the supply side. The new housing component is
based on changing needs, growth, and replacement. Changing needs include demographic trends,
such as fewer people per household (boomers and Y generation) requiring more units to house a
given population. Growth is defined by the rate, usually too fast or slow. Housing replacement is
becoming more significant due to redevelopment and higher density opportunities.
Usually the supply and demand are reasonably interacting. At these times, growth rates are
moderate or slow, there is low demographic change or the demand adjusts to the supply or vice-
versa. The change rate on the community is moderate and there is usually time to plan and
implement actions to meet community goals.
Fast growth, usually more than a few percentage points, can upset the supply and demand
factors. Here the supply factor can be constrained by infrastructure shortfalls, permit processing
delays, moratoria or other measures limiting the creation of in demand housing units. The supply
factor can be influenced by not building housing to meet demand, both affordability and
demographic factors, as well as where needed, such as close to jobs.
Demand also plays a critical part. As the demand increases, due to job creation, retirement
influx, and changing needs or preferences as well as from major shifts of public policy, such as
to a more urban context, will cause imbalances.
Getting the supply and demand to meet at equilibrium is not difficult. Both the public and private
sectors have the census and other data to determine the present state and make reasonable
predictions about the future. The public sector can define outcomes and reasonable rules and
procedures to meet current community needs and prepare for forecasted changes. The private
sector can identify market demands and look at how to respond to those needs.
The challenge and the opportunity are to look at how the public and private sectors relate to meet
the current and forecasted needs. There needs to be clear outcomes and standards based on
common inputs and understandings. There needs to be workable funding of infrastructure, both
the backlog and to meet future needs. There needs to be effective partnerships to define
investment strategies to meet community goals and market demands (remember the home buyers
and renters are also citizens of the community).
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The Demand Side
Housing is Important to Current and Future Residents
Many current residents need new and remodeled housing. The needs are related to changes in
status, such as families moving to bigger (increased family size) or smaller (empty nesters)
houses in the community. Other examples are young adults or couples occupying first homes and
separating families requiring one or more housing units.
Current resident expectations will differ as to community. Some communities will have limited
housing choices. Other communities may not be near jobs or not have the amenities for younger
or older residents. Those communities not having those opportunities or not supplying a broader
housing base will generally rely on nearby or other cities in the region for meeting their needs.
Those communities having both a range of housing and jobs can benefit from the economic and
social interactions.
This housing/jobs relationship has positive aspects. The commute times are generally shorter, the
consumer spending benefits local merchants and helps create a good sales tax base and there is
more opportunity for families to become involved in community events.
Also, current residents may not be the majority of new growth. Each community will have
different populations, housing options, amenities and opportunities for employment. New
residents may be attracted to communities for the same reasons as current residents: price, safety,
schools, community perceptions or other individual reasons. New residents to a community may
move from a nearby city or county, within the state, within the country or beyond.
There will be more types of families, couples and individuals, with and without children,
demanding a wider range of housing units located in different neighborhoods of our cities.
The Housing Choices Have Increased
As a result of changing demographics and the growth management urban focus, available
housing types and options have increased. Since the mid-1990s, the more traditional single
family dwelling on the largest possible lot and low rise multifamily options have been expanded.
In addition to the existing housing units, there are more mid and high rise condominium and
rental structures, single family detached on small lots, cottages, accessory units, converted
buildings to housing, townhouses, alley loaded and variations of the above. These units have
been built in the region as new entries into the market, not as the more typical.
The change over the past decade has been due to the densification of our urban areas, the
regenerated interest in the cities and more people in the demographic groups wanting different
life styles and not requiring the suburban family locations. Businesses have also responded in
terms of many employees now wanting urban activities as part of the professional and social
interaction experiences and the retail environment.
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Housing purchases are based on the following factors:
. Close to where jobs are located,
. Safety for the family,
. Lifestyle choices,
. Raising children,
. No children,
. Community appearance and reputation,
. Community facilities, such as schools, and
. Price and affordability (price is often the primary factor).
Expanding choice is always a good strategy, especially for housing. More housing options are
now available to home buyers as well as cities and counties to meet their density and forecast
needs. These options offer more ways for buyers to find the most affordable housing in the best
location. For cities and counties, these options are important land use and urban design tools to
achieve housing targets.
. More than the limited single family/multifamily choice is now available in many
cities,
. Close in rural options, from agricultural, large lots to manufactured housing,
. Price ranges are much broader from lower cost condominiums to expensive single-
family units,
. Many urban locations now have a variety of housing units built near or above retail
facilities, offices, job centers and transportation hubs, and
. Smart wiring, upgraded appliances, home offices and other new technology features
are available in many housing units offering live/work options.
Housing Trends
Higher housing costs will continue as the most significant housing trend as population and jobs
increase over the next 20 years and the supply/demand interactions may not be balanced. The
cost of housing is related to incomes. Usually, in markets with high demand, the cost of housing
exceeds the rise of income. That differential reduces the ability to qualify for fewer housing
units.
There are other key trends affecting housing.
. Demographics - the home buying majority no longer is the traditional family;
Baby boomers/empty nesters/move downs are a major part of the market,
Younger generations/first time buyers are becoming a major market factor,
Single adults with children require or can afford certain types of units,
Single adults without children are returning as urban dwellers, and
Immigrants will be a larger part of the housing market, especially move up units.
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. These emerging markets are looking for different homes catering to their lifestyle, often
in an urban setting or selected neighborhood or small communities.
. New housing and redeveloped neighborhoods will be located in UGAs in or near
transportation corridors/nodes, close to jobs, in desirable parts of cities and including
central business districts or smaller activity nodes.
. Small towns and rural areas, especially in the 1-5 and 1-90 corridors within commute
distances to major Puget Sound counties, will see growth.
. Housing choices will expand to include more manufactured housing, accessory
dwellings, co-housing or other ways to reduce or share rising costs.
. "Typical families" with kids still need options - they favor larger homes, with yards, in
safe neighborhoods with good schools.
. Consumers are demanding more connectivity options in residential projects and units.
. Telecommuting will continue and could increase as telecommuting centers or "plug in"
infrastructure may be options to reduce long commutes.
The Cost of Housing Has Risen
Most housing costs continue to increase, while personal income has not kept pace.
. Cost of developing housing is increasing - land, governmental reviews/fees and labor.
. Expanded - environmental regulations have driven up the cost of key construction
materials, especially lumber and aggregates.
. Personal income is not keeping up with rising costs of housing. The affordability index
for some cities is above state and national averages.
Affordability has become a major obstacle for many home buyers.
. Housing prices have increased in many of the fast growing counties, not only due to
increasing demand, but also due to restricted supply.
. Increasing prices have limited locational choices, especially the lack of affordably priced
houses near major job centers.
. Further restricting the supply of housing is competing interests for land use, including
ESA, shorelines and other laws restricting the use of buildable land.
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What Affects the Supply of New Housing?
Population and job growth, land supply and financial factors are the key elements for creating
new housing. Most of the new housing units and much of the remodeling is a product of the
building industry. Housing units will be built to meet the demand if the land and infrastructure
are available, the financing is at a reasonable price and there is an expectation of a profit.
Housing demand by the numbers - Will supply meet demand?
. The State of Washington population has increased by slightly more than one million
people in the last decade. Looking to the next 20 years, comparable population growth is
forecast.
. The counties and cities in the 1-5 corridor and adjacent counties in the 1-90 corridor have
experienced dramatic growth over the last ten years. Almost 70% of the state's
population lives in these areas extending from the Columbia River to British Columbia.
These cities and counties will bear the majority of the population and job growth over the
next 20 years.
Where housing is being builtlbuildable and available lands:
. UGA buildable land supply is a critical supply element. Many urban counties and cities
are undertaking buildable land studies to determine how much developable land remains.
. Some existing residential areas are being redeveloped and many more will be
redeveloped or rehabilitated.
. Rural areas are in demand from "anti-urbanites" and those wanting a more natural setting.
. The supply of buildable land in many areas will decrease the supply of housing and
increase prices unless the land supply is increased or the capacity is increased.
The infrastructure - roads, transit, schools, parks and utilities - is not available or in need of
upgrading in many parts of the urban areas. Implementation of concurrency measures can limit
the supply of new housing.
. Public investments in infrastructure have not kept up with the increased housing and
commercial development in many parts of the cities and surrounding urban areas.
. New developments are being charged mitigation fees to finance a larger percentage ofthe
infrastructure.
. State and local funding is not sufficient to meet the current shortfall or the construction of
pending new projects, nor has adequate funding been used to maintain and enhance
existing systems.
. The lack of infrastructure or high mitigation fees creates a disincentive for developers to
provide housing in those areas.
Interest rates and financial guidelines are influencing buying choices:
. Lower interest rates help the buyer qualify for a loan and help affordability.
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. Lenders have specific guidelines for making housing loans, based on income
requirements, other living expenses and good credit ratings.
. Even with lower interest rates, housing affordability and home ownership is decreasing in
parts of the region.
. Lenders have loan packages offering options (30 year, 15 year and adjustable rate loans)
for the buyers, increasing affordability.
Housing Supply and Public Policy
The building industry provides the great majority of new housing. However, public policies and
regulations influence the housing location, type, standards and timing.
Housing goals, policies and actions need to be related to demand and the timely creation of new
units and the conservation of existing housing:
. UGAs need a 10-20 year supply of buildable lands to accommodate the majority of the
forecasted growth and a plan for the next 10-20 years.
. The cities need to take fair shares of housing, both types and affordability of housing.
. Higher densities may be required to meet population and housing targets.
. Housing regulations need to be revised, including building and fire codes as well as
zoning ordinances to allow planned higher density areas and the predictability/flexibility
balance to achieve the units in atimely manner.
Utilize outcome based planning to identify clear objectives and measurable indicators:
. Establish development standards to meet housing targets;
. Relate housing and infrastructure to meet past, current and future needs;
. Establish reasonable neighborhood activity and area standards;
. Outline innovative approaches to consider and monitor;
. Approve and build housing in defined timeframes.
Development and building fees and costs need to be reviewed as to application requirements,
process and costs.
. Less reliance on mitigation fees, especially to fund existing infrastructure deficiencies.
. Greater reliance on more reliable, general and equitable infrastructure funding solutions
to meet past and future needs.
. Use mitigation fees only for proportional aspects of new growth related impacts.
- School construction
- Road capacity improvements
- Parks that serve the new residents
- Drainage as a regional option rather than project-by-project facilities
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. Enact an effective 120 day or similar development approval requirements to provide
predictability and needed flexibility in the development process.
In sum, attention by local officials and community leaders need to focus on the following:
. The cities and counties do not have a sense of the housing demands or population
changes to create reasonable outcomes of effective policies and regulations.
. City and county housing policies usually focus on housing for those in the 80% of
median income or less, not the 95% of new housing.
. There is no implementation plan for how or where new housing, both types and
requirements, is to be produced.
. There are no reasonably defined neighborhood standards related to the addition of new
housing units, especially at different configurations than the existing neighborhood, or
the reuse or redevelopment of older neighborhoods.
. The staffing for the housing component, other than the zoning and building elements,
does not include a housing specialist or manager of housing policies.
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The Major Parts of Plan
About the Future
Our urban and rural areas will be affected by the choices of where we live and do business.
These changes will also affect the location of businesses, shopping, and how we interact within
our communities and how our cities and counties plan and operate over time. In addition, public
policies and programs are changing the form of growth from suburban to urban.
It is important to understand there are different expectations for cities and counties under the
current planning statutes. There is an explicit expectation that cities will be the major provider of
housing and jobs as well as urban services. Similarly, counties are explicitly expected to be
regional service providers. Understanding this distinction can make a significant difference in
what should be expected and how services and facilities will be provided.
The changes will not affect all cities and counties in the same way. Some cities and counties will
have assets or amenities that will attract new residents and businesses. Some areas may not
experience great change.
The Body Politic and Citizens May Have Similar Goals
In many instances, there may be similar goals, for both cities and home buyers and residents, as
to why a particular jurisdiction may be the best place to locate. These similar ideas may be more
related to the physical, social or natural amenities of the area.
What home buyers are searching for, and why, is a key ingredient for local jurisdictions to
understand. Understanding the criteria homebuyers use to locate in new communities or
neighborhoods is important to determine if the local attributes and policies fit with the
demand criteria. Many local governments seek, in their goals and policies, certain types of
housing, such as affordable to selected economic groups or specific types such as single family
units. Very seldom is there a broader perspective of the range of home buyers and residents, from
the children to the young adult and the seniors as they all affect housing in the community.
Plans and Demands
What residents are searching for and why is another key ingredient to effective planning in both
rural and urban areas. The demographics have changed - the "baby boomers," new immigrants
and the "baby boom echo" (Generation Ys) are the dominant forces in the markets. These groups
are demanding a wider variety of housing in different urban and rural settings. They also want to
work in good surroundings and the ability to move between housing and workplace in an
efficient manner. There is more flexibility and choice in the market due to the technology,
wealth, attitudes and inclinations of the demographic groups.
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These large segments of the population create markets for housing and types of business and
employment. These groups have life-style preferences favoring urban neighborhoods and rural
communities with natural amenities. The preferences also include amenities in or near the
workplace, shopping options that include local businesses and nearby natural amenities and
recreation.
Growth and change is considered the only constant in our lives. To do so creatively offers the
possibilities to achieve desired outcomes through effective goals, policies and programs. How
cities and counties react to growth can be structured to define where and how. Defining the
timing of growth is difficult due to changes in national policies, business decisions, technology
and other events outside local control.
What the local jurisdiCtions can define and influence are the standards and the expectations for
the new and redeveloped critical areas, housing, businesses, parks, public facilities and other
elements in the community. These elements are the physical outcomes, which shape our
changing and future communities.
Housing is an important element of the comprehensive plan:
. Available and reasonably priced housing can attract new businesses and jobs to the
community.
. Locating jobs and housing in close proximity can reduce commute times and
transportation costs for individuals, the community and region.
. Communities with high housing prices force many of their service, teaching and public
service employees to live in more "affordable" communities.
. Existing residential areas can provide good housing close to businesses, services and
transportation links.
. Some resIdential areas could be redeveloped or rehabilitated to meet community housing
needs.
A variety of housing should be a high priority goal oflocal government:
. Public policies should encourage a variety of new housing meeting demographic, income
type and locational factors.
. Actions/regulations to implement policies need to be effective.
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OUTCOMES - THE RESULTS
Enhancing the community's prosperity and well-being is the primary outcome to be achieved.
Parts of this outcome include good neighborhoods, a good business climate, a reasonable
tax/fiscal structure? ability to provide services to meet community business and commercial
needs and fund investments in the community.
As noted above, th~ strategy and actions for local officials is one of balancing goals, objectives,
areas of emphasis and resource allocations. Having a clear community statement of the outcomes
is one of the most important elements of successful local planning. With a clear vision
accompanied bya set of understandable outcomes, it is possible to measure the community's
progress. In addition, it provides a way to keep everyone (elected officials, governmental
employees, interest groups and citizens) focused in the same direction. It makes it difficult for
the community to get distracted or diverted by extraneous issues.
Outcomes are also potential results related to current problem solving or changing current
directions. These housing outcomes are not isolated but are to be realized in conjunction
with environmental, business and other community plans. In many ways, the outcomes
define the future as a way to respond to changes or opportunities.
Outcome - Increased Tax Base
Residents of a city or county provide ongoing revenues for local governments -
providing revenues for needed services. The largest portion of many local revenue
streams is the property tax. Some cities, with commercial facilities, have the sales tax as
the leading revenue source with property tax as the next major element.
Other ongoing revenue sources imposed on residents are the utility taxes (only available
to cities, not counties such as electric, gas, telephone and cable), admission tax, "sin"
taxes and other local options. These taxes can flow directly to the local jurisdiction or are
shared by the State.
The primary customers of many local businesses are residents of the community. The
local business~s collect sales tax which is the primary or a major revenue source for local
governments and the primary source of revenue for state government.
In many communities, businesses supply a large percentage of the local tax base. If the
local tax base can be expanded, additional revenues may be generated to meet local needs
without increasing tax rates imposed on the entire community.
The relationship of residential, commercial and employment uses is the primary
ingredient of a city or community. To separate one from the others changes to local
interactions and begins the dependency on other jurisdictions.
The population within the community provides businesses with customers. Housing is
needed for the population.
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Outcome - Increased Housing Supply to Meet Increased Demands
Investments in new housing and maintaining existing housing stock is critical to meeting
the needs oflocal families and those choosing to move to the community. The investment
is more than dollars spent on roads and schools and related services. Housing is a critical
investment for the economic and social health of a community.
Communities, by improving and adding to the housing stock, are investing in retaining
families to raise children, young adults, more mature adults to bring valuable experiences
to political and social institutions and senior adults to add to the volunteer base.
New housing and the maintenance of the existing housing supply is also an important
component of economic development - where employees can live and work in the same
community. The resident impact on the local tax base, as described above, is important to
the local economy and a major source of public revenues.
Housing provides a revenue base that is substantial, from the permitting stage,
development, construction, sales/resale and through occupancy by families and
individuals as related to the on going tax structure. The additional revenues are related to
the construction jobs, wages and related consumer purchases, materials and supply
purchases and related jobs, sales commissions and closings, furniture and landscaping
expenditures.
In addition, the cost of producing a housing unit is increasing, primarily land and permit
processing costs. The costs are outlined in/Appendix C, both land development and the
housing unit. The cost outline is for an "average" new house in the Central Puget Sound
area. The lot and building costs will vary as to location. The tendency will be for costs to
rise as the demand is projected over the next two decades.
Outcome - Improvements to Neighborhoods
Improving neighborhood quality is related to housing, jobs, families and change.
Neighborhoods need to be good places to live and attract new residents as well as benefit
the current residents. .
A broader population base can provide more predictability to local residents and
businesses for solving infrastructure problems, making improvements to neighborhoods
or adding recreational or other programs.
Outcome - Suitable and sufficient lands and facilities for housing
The needs of new and replacement housing related to. housing forecasts define the
number of units, land and facilities required over time. Planning, zoning and
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infrastructure provisions for housing to meet future needs are necessary to balance and
complement other land uses and capital needs.
Sufficient urban land, and designated rural land, needs to be planned and zoned for
various housing densities. Without adequate land to meet projections or to allow for these
uses will cause potential homebuyers to look for such land in other jurisdictions.
Provisions for infrastructure, from needs analysis, capital plans and funding options
needs to be part of the land availability equation. Without these provisions, the lands
planned or zoned will not be available or suitable for housing and related uses.
The permitting system, both regulatory requirements and timing, can affect the location,
density and design of new and existing housing. Usually, an iII-defmed and lengthy
permitting system discourages the creation of new and innovative housing as well as
minimizes the in fill opportunities. Jurisdictions having clear regulations and workable
guidelines, good customer services and reasonable timelines and fees will be attractive to
homebuilders and their customers.
Outcome - Investments and Plans to Achieve Community Goals
Sufficient revenues to meet community goals are the key factor for annual budgeting and
longer-term understanding of on-going maintenance and operation costs. Pub~ic and
private investments in the community can vary from infrastructure to open space
acquisition to neighborhood sidewalks.
Most infrastructure is locally financed for both new facilities and upgrades to existing
facilities. The cost is usually born by city, county or state government. Special districts,
such as school, fire, water, sewer and ports finance and build infrastructure independent
from general-purpose local governments. The planning, design and construction of
infrastructure is normally included as part of a capital facilities plan. The purchase of
critical area and open space land is by cities, counties or state government. The
identification and purchase of lands are normally included as part of a capital facilities
plan.
Outcome - Jobs and Housing Balance
Effective planning for growth of jobs and housing within communities will help identify
where appropriate investments should be made - helping prevent more expensive
projects later. The significant relationships between jobs and housing are land use and
transportation. The more jobs provided in a local community will substantially increase
the need for more housing opportunities for people to live close to where they work and
communities may need to offer a wider array of housing options in addition to major
physical investments in infrastructure.
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Outcome - Conserving and Balancing Natural Amenities and Public Spaces
One major goal is to conserve critical areas. Another is to provide housing. Identifying
and maintaining a base of buildable lands can achieve the balance. Clearly define critical
areas and define reasonable development standards as not to reduce the efficiency of
buildable land opportunities. As an example, if limited buildable lands are further
reduced to greater critical area buffers, more open spaces, greater storm water
retention/detention facility sizes and excessive tree retention requirements, the net
buildable area is reduced.
If the buildable area is reduced, and to achieve the forecasted housing, will require higher
densities, more buildable land, more competition with commercial and industrial lands or
not doing anything and pass the problem/opportunity to other cities or counties.
The natural amenities are very important to local residents and home buyers. There will
always be some price premium for being on, near, or seeing a natural amenity. How the
critical areas are saved, views maintained and access to the amenities are designed with
housing areas, both new and existing, is part of the balancing.
The conservation of significant natural amenities is a value to the home buyers and
residents. In urban areas, the ability to meet housing targets, usually within defined urban
areas, needs a balance between often competing goals.
Adequate provisions must be made for parks and other public spaces, while ensuring land
capacity is available to accommodate projected growth.
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Recommended Housing Planning-Program, Goals and Policies
Local Housing Planning Program
Involve real estate organizations, housing associations, economIC development councils,
chambers of commerce and other groups to:
. Define the current state of housing in the community;
. IdentifY housing demands, land requirements and housing supply options;
. IdentifY the economic and social benefits of housing; and
. IdentifY linkages between housing and local and state programs and taxes.
Prepare research materials and guiding principles defining current and future housing needs and
opportunities.
Review your current housing element to determine how your community is achieving its desired
results. Prepare a draft update for your plan, including goals, policies and guidelines for future
actions. This housing needs plan should include infrastructure requirements and funding sources,
job and business linkages, and quality of life standards to attract new and remodeled units. The
relationships to community areas and environmental protections and enhancements are also
prime elements along with clear ways to measure performance and meeting regional goals.
These activities can be initiated and lead by real estate, building, economic development councils
or other groups having knowledge and interests in the local community and economy.
Local Planning Program
To develop an effective community plan, the county or city must involve a cross section of
businesses, realtors, builders, residents, economic development councils, chambers of commerce,
and other civic groups who know the community and can be an integral part of the approach to
the future.
The first step is to identifY the current housing situation. Some of these initial tasks are:
. Defining the current housing inventory, by types and price ranges;
. IdentifYing community housing needs;
. Assessing the current jobs and housing balance; and
· IdentifYing current policies and regulations that encourage or discourage new housing
and preservation of existing housing.
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Prepare written drafts of guiding principles defining current and future needs and opportunities
in formats suitable for community review and discussion. To define the current state, key
changes that may be desired could include:
. Identifying the reasons for change/future demand patterns;
... Identifyinghousirtg '''partnerships'' and creation oppprtvnities;
. Recognizing local preferences, limitations and barriers; and
. Identifying linkages between the economic base and housing.
Prepare a draft plan, including outcomes, goals, policies and guidelines for future actions. This
housing needs plan should include infrastructure requirements and funding sources, housing
linkages, and quality of life standards to attract new business and jobs. The relationships to
community areas and environmental protections and enhancements are also prime elements
along with clear ways to measure performance and meet local goals.
These activities can be initiated and facilitated by local businessmen and women, residents,
realtors, development community, builders, building suppliers, economic development councils,
downtown associations, or other groups having knowledge and interests in the local community
and housing.
However,.. proposed housing plans need public review, input and hearings by the local
government to become adopted public policies and to meet funding requirements.
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Recommended Housing Goals and Policies
Housing Goal l/Land Use Goal- The city/county will include new housing and
maintain existing housing in livable areas along with existing housing, businesses, mixed
uses, natural amenities, pedestrian scale appropriate public facilities and transportation
linkages.
Policy - PICQ1s are to meet population, housing and jobs forecasts and be adjusted
to meet higher housing demands as necessary.
Policy - Integrated regulations and guidelines, infrastructure plans and funding
packages are to be created for the urban area and significant sub areas or
neighborhoods to support planned changes.
Policy - Infill projects are encouraged and achieve a reasonable sense of scale and
character within the neighboring area.
Policy - The redevelopment and infill of residential areas will be based on
regulations and standards to meet livable areas guidelines:
. Create and adopt workable redevelopment regulations, guidelines and
.. procedures for specific neighborhoods;
. Reinforce existing urban centers or planned new centers with residential uses;
. Define residential areas, open space and related pedestrian and transportation
nodes as a connected pedestrian system: and
. Create balances between work and living options within the urban areas.
Policy - Adopt flexible development regulations and guidelines that ensure a wide
variety of choices to live, work and play within each community.
Housing Goal 2/Land Use Goal- Housing is to be located in designated areas or where
mixed uses are defined.
Policy - Land use plans and regulations are to retain existing, and encourage new
housing, in designated areas. These designated areas include, urban activity
center, community, neighborhood and smaller centers and other residential
locations.
These designated areas should be mapped as part of the comprehensive plan and
regulations created to achieve the planned uses. The mapping should also identify
infrastructure, critical areas or other features or guidelines affecting each
designated area.
Policy - Flexible design and development standards and predictable procedures
are to guide new housing, redeveloped units and mixed-uses for the designated
areas that recognize market demands and neighborhood standards.
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Design and development regulation and guidelines should have clear standards
and options to meet the plans for the designated areas. The designated areas may
be different as to scale, different uses, natural features or relationships to the
surrounding neighborhood.
Policy - Infrastructure plans and funding measures are to be adopted for each
designated area.
Policy - Compatible uses, such as office, commercial, public facilities or other
defined uses, are encouraged be an integral part of designated areas in order to
ensure a balance of jobs and housing, and create quality communities in which we
live, work and play.
. Housing Goal 3/Capital Facilities Goal - Increase general purpose funding for constructing
new infrastructure or replacing existing sub-standard infrastructure.
Policy - Support increased infrastructure funding, such as:
. Prioritize capital facilities expenditures for strategic infrastructure investments
that encourage quality housing and economic development opportunities and
choices;
. Coordinate infrastructure investments with projected growth needs (special
purpose districts should coordinate their plans for expansion, based on local
growth plans);
. Create tax investment areas where community revitalization projects and
programs encourage private development and increase the fair market value of
real property within the tax increment area through tax increment financing;
. General taxing. methods to raise revenues for building new and replacing
existing infrastructure at the state and local levels; and
. Identify additional state funding needed to assist the fastest growing. areas and
special districts, such as school, water, and sewer districts to effectively
manage change.
Policy - Create methods and authorize additional local funding measures to
correct existing deficiencies and meet the needs of new jobs and housing.
Policy - Reasonable mitigation fees directly related to new growth. Oppose
mitigation fee increases when nexus/reasonable proportionality or fairness cannot
be demonstrated.
Housing Goal 4/Land Use Goal - Land capacity is to be sufficient to meet projected
population, employment and housing targets.
Policy - Support increasing the supply of buildable urban land capacity for
housing and related urban uses to meet 20-year targets.
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Policy - Ensure a partnership with the real estate and development interests to
work toward common process goals to help make projects profitable to the
developer and beneficial to the community.
Policy - Ensure a fair, efficient, flexible, predictable system.
· Provide a review process that facilitates the process, rather than hinders
development.
· Recognize the constraints of developing projects.
· Consolidate and coordinate the review process.
Policy - Support local actions and improvements to implement the 120-day
process.
Policy - Implement one-stop permitting, simultaneous review of permits,
administrative review and action (rather than legislative), assigning a single staff
contact to help an applicant through the process, allow contracting out for review
of applications.
Policy - Establish fast-track permit procedures applied within target development
areas to increase the attractiveness of sites.
Policy - Encourage pre;.application meetings with staff to identify problems
before significant resources have been invested in a project proposal.
. Encourage administrative site-plan review, and avoid discretionary
reviews by legislative bodies.
. Permit more uses by right through specific, well-crafted standards and
approved within certain limits.
. Ensure project review focuses on mitigating negative impacts of
development, rather than discretionary desires.
. Require a super-majority to over-ride planning commission decisions.
Housing Goal 9 - Create a housing task force, reporting to the Council, to establish
housing plans and benchmarks, and recommend implementing measures and policy
and regulatory changes needed to ensure housing units will be available to
accommodate growth, and to meet market, forecast and changing neighborhood
needs.
Policy - Include broad task force membership and participation to include
business leaders, realtors, developers, chambers of commerce, economic
development councils, downtown associations and neighborhood groups to
address current and changing housing requirements.
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Policy - Encourage a positive housing climate in the community through land use,
reguhitory, infrastructure and other programs affecting the provision of new
housing and the redevelopment of existing neighborhoods.
Policy - Encourage within new and existing business and commercial centers,
public surplus lands and other ,mixed use areas opportunities to include housing
units as a basis for redevelopment of sites for commercial activities, mixed-uses
and appropriate community facilities.
NEXT STEPS
The above goals and policies define a group of elements requiring local review as to meeting
existing or creating visions for the community. Prioritization and the establishment of action
plans outlining timetables for action and related coalition building must be developed and
implemented to meet the individual needs of each city or county.
Importance of Monitoring and Updates
A good housing plan is only valuable if it is meeting the housing forecasts and demands and
taking the community in the desired direction. A commitment by elected officials to monitor the
progress of any plan, or plan implementation element, is essential. Setting clear measures by
which to judge progress is essential. Establishing a periodic review schedule announces to
everyone that outcomes are important and, if the plan isn't being successful, changes will be
considered.
An important element of the implementation plan is to create an ongoing system to review
results and make recommendations for changes, if needed. As one option, two elements may be
needed. The first is a housing advisory board reporting to the council. The advisory board
provides market, community, and other links as well as monitor the housing plan components.
The second part is assigning a staff member to be responsible for the day to day activities and
working with the advisory board.
Comprehensive plans provide the legal framework from which community decisions are
made. Proper goals and policies will lead to more effective regulations and implementing
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APPENDIX
Appendix A - Growth Management
The Growth Management Act (GMA) established a set of planning goals to be addressed by each
local government planning under its auspices. The legislation to create the GMA was initially
passed and signed into law in 1990. The GMA envisions a balance between urban and rural with
a strong preference for new growth being located in urban areas where a full range of housing is
available, where infrastructure can be most efficiently financed and provided, and where urban
amenities can be provided to make these urban areas more attractive.
The thirteen goals of the GMA are interesting as they set an ambitious mix of objectives which
have to be balanced by each local government in the process of first developing their
comprehensive plans and implementing development regulations, and then in the actual
implementation. There are real tensions created by these goals and the balancing challenges local
jurisdictions to be clear about how they see their future. .
Goal 1. Urban Growth. Encourage development in urban areas where adequate public
facilities and services exist or can be provided in an efficient manner.
Goal 2. Reduce sprawl. Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into
sprawling, low-density development.
Goal 3. Transportation. Encourage efficient multimodal transportation systems that are
based on regional priorities and coordinated with county and city comprehensive plans.
Goal 4. Housing. Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic
segments of the population of this state, promote a variety of residential densities and
housing types, and encourage preservation of existing housing stock.
Goal 5. Economic development. Encourage economic development throughout the state
that is consistent with adopted comprehensive plans, promote economic opportunity for
all citizens of this state, especially for unemployment and for disadvantaged persons, and
economic growth, all within the capacities of the state's natural resources, public
services, and public facilities.
Goal 6. Property rights. Private property shall not be taken for public use without just
compensation having been made. The property rights of landowners shall be protected
from arbitrary and discriminatory actions.
Goal 7. Permits. Applications for both state and local governments permits should be
processed in a timely and fair manner to ensure predictability.
Goal 8. Natural resource industries. Maintain and enhance natural resource-based
industries, including productive timber, agricultural, and fisheries industries. Encourage
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discourage incompatible uses.
Goal 9. Open space and recreation. Encourage the retention of open space and
development of recreational opportunities, conserve fish and wildlife habitat, increase
access to natural resource lands and water, and develop parks.
Goal 10. Environment. Protect the environment and enhance the state's high quality of
life, including air and water quality, and the availability of water.
Goal 11. Citizen participation and coordination. Encourage the involvement of citizens
in the planning process and ensure coordination between communities and jurisdictions
to reconcile conflicts.
Goal 12. Public facilities and services. Ensure that those public facilities and services
necessary to support development shall be adequate to serve the development at the time
the development is available for occupancy and use without decreasing current service
levels below locally established minimum standards.
Goal 13. Historic preservation. Identify and encourage the preservation of lands, sites,
and structures, that have historical or archaeological significance.
Twenty-nine counties and 215 cities representing 95 percent of the state's population are
planning under the GMA. Each is required to have a Housing Element in their comprehensive
plan. .
The State Office of Community Development has three technical assistance documents available
to help local governments in meeting the requirements of the act. These three are: Assessing
Your Housing Needs, Housing Your Community: "A Housing Element Guide," Affordable
Housing Techniques, and Issues in Designating Urban Growth Areas: Part 1 - Providing
Adequate Supply
In 1997, a provision was added to the GMA which requires local governments in six counties
(King, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston and Clark) to undertake a monitoring and evaluation
program to see if their actual growth is consistent with their plans. This is called the Buildable
Lands Program. The initial reports from these six counties are due this year. That same year, a
provision was added to the act which required each city and county to undertake an initial review
of their comprehensive plans and development regulations and, if necessary, to revise their plans
and regulations to ensure they are meeting the requirements of the GMA.
As the Buildable Lands results get published and as each local government undertakes their
review, it is an opportunity for community members to see how their community is doing and to
make specific recommendations to strengthen their provisions support housing.
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Appendix B - Population, Housing and Job Forecasts
Population, jobs and housing, 2000 and 2025, by county (figures can be downloaded from
OFM).
Appendix C - Cost of Housing
The following example outlines the average costs for an average single family house in the
central Puget Sound area. Costs for areas with lower land, processing costs or mitigation fees can
reduce the values accordingly.
HOUSING COSTS EXAMPLE
Project
Location
Parcel
Low Density Housing
Puget Sound Urban Growth Area
Eight acres 3 acres critical area
5 acres buildable
35 lots
4000 - 4500 square feet
Moderately priced
2000 square feet average
Lot sizes
Housing
Notes
All figures are estimates and rounded for illustrative purposes
All figures are averages and will vary up or down depending upon location
STEP ONE - LAND DEVELOMENT COSTS
PARCEL PURCHASE PRICE
Cost
1050000
Approx l30,000/acre
SOFT COSTS
1. Planning and marketing
2. Engineering, design and surveys
3. Legal
4. Bonds. fees and permits
Total soft costs
MITIGATION FEES
5. Roadways
6. Schools
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8. Fire
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Total mitigation costs
87500
157500
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10. Site clearing/preparation 105000 3000
11. Temp erosion controllBMPs 17500 500
12. Storm drainage 87500 2500
13. Sanitary sewer 70000 2000
14. Water 70000 2000
15. Paving and sidewalks 70000 2000
16. Phone/gas/cable/power 87500 2500
17. Off site improvements 70000 2000
18. Site amenities 35000 1000
19. Landscaping 17500 500
Total site/lot construction 630000 18000
INTEREST 87500 2500
REAL ESTATE TAX 35000 1000
DEVELOPMENT OH/PROFIT 350000 10000
COMMISSION/CLOSING 70000 2000
TOTAL LOT SALES PRICE 2835000 81000
STEP 2 - HOUSING CONSTRUCTION AND SALES Per Lot LOT PRICE
81000
SITE PREP ARA TION 70000 2000
MARKET ANAL YSIS/DESIGN 35000 1000
BONDS, FEES AND PERMITS 87500 2500
CONSTRUCTION - AT $50/SF 3850000 110000
OTHER 0 0
Total House Construction 3972500 113500
INTEREST 140000 4000
BUILDER OH/PROFIT 350000 10000
HOUSE SALESCOMMISSION/CLOSING 350000 10000
TOTAL HOUSING 4812500 137500
TOTAL HOUSE SALES PRICE 218500
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
March 2002
JOHN SPANGENBERG
He is the principal of a real estate development and planning ftnn URBAN CONNECTIONS,
specializing in government relations, community development and planning and connections between
private sector plans and public policies and regulations.
Mr. Spangenberg has more than ten years of land development management experience including
business parks, residential and planned communities. That experience included project management and
planning, fmancial analysis, permit processing, construction supervision, land sales, and public policy
involvement for the Quadrant Corporation.
His public sector experience includes managing innovative public planning programs for the City of
Kirkland, Washington. These programs included the city's ftrst comprehensive plan, management of
sensitive lands and local and regional shoreline planning.
He has been a director of government affairs for the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish
Counties involved in growth management planning, regulatory and plan implementation efforts, capital
facilities planning, creating educational programs and coalition building.
His educational background includes degrees in architecture, urban planning and public administration.
John Spangenberg taught land use/urban planning and real estate development classes at the University of
Washington and University ofPuget Sound. He teaches housing, communities, transportation and private
sector planning and development classes.
He has been actively involved in a wide variety of organizations, including chambers of commerce,
Rotary, economic development council, multi-social services association, county-wide affordable
housing, planning and environmental issues, and other governmental, educational and professional
committees.
MICHAEL J. MC CORMICK, FAICP
Mike is an Olympia based planning consultant specializing in Intergovernmental Relations, Planning and
Growth Management. Prior to establishing his ftrm in 1994, Mike completed a 25-year career with the
State of Washington where he was one of the key people involved with creating Washington's Growth
Management Act. As Assistant Director for Growth Management with Washington State's Department
of Community Development, he led the state's effort to implement the Act. He was an early advocate for
integrating environment protection and growth management planning.
He has continued to stay active in both the politics and implementation of GMA, Regulatory Reform and
Infrastructure Finance. Mike is a frequent speaker on planning and growth management topics.
Mike is a member of APA's Washington Chapter and American Institute of Certified Planners. In 1999,
he was elected to the Institute's College of Fellows in recognition of his contributions to the planning
profession.
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SUBSTITUTE SENATE. BILL 5841
AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
Passed Legislature - 2002 Regular Session
State of Washington
57th Legislature 2001 Second Special Session
By Senate committee on State & Local Government (originally sponsored
by Senators Patterson, McCaslin, Gardner, Sheahan, T. Sheldon, Deccio,
Haugen, Wins ley and Hochstatter)
READ FIRST TIME 06/20/2001.
AN ACT Relating to establishing a schedule for review of
comprehens i ve plans and developrnen t regulations adopted under the
growth management act; and amending RCW 36.70A.130.
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Sec. 1. RCW 36.70A.130 and 1997 c 429 s 10 are each amended to
read as follows:
(1) ill Each comprehensive 1 and use plan and development
regulations shall be subject to continuing review and evaluation by
the county or city that adopted them. ((Hot lJtcr than September 1,
2002, ;J.nd at lO;J.ot cvcry fbe ycnro thercnfter,)) A county or city
shall take legislative aetion t.o review and, if needed, revise its
comprehensive land use plan and development regulations to ensure
( (~)) the plan and regulations ((.:lre complying)} comply with the
requirements of this chapter according to the time periods specified
in subsection (4) of this sect ion _ A county or city not planning
under RCW 36.70A.040 shall take action to review and, if needed,
revise its policies and development regulations regarding critical
areas and natural resource lands adopted according to this chapter to
ensure these policies and regula. tions comply with the requirements of
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resolution or ordinance folloW'ing notice and a public hearing
indicating at a minimum, a findi ng that a review and evaluation has
occurred and identifying the revisions made, or that a revision was
not needed and the reasons the refore. The review and evaluation
required by this subsection may be combined with the review required
by subsection (3) of this section _ The review and evaluation required
by this subsection shall include, but is not limited to, consideration
of critical area ordinances and, if planning under RCW 36. 70A. 040, an
analysis of the population alloca ted to a city or county from the most
recent ten-year population forecast by the office of financial
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shall conform to this chapter ( (, ;:1nd) ) .
or revision to development regulations
implement the comprehensive plan.
(2) (a) Each county and city shall establish and broadly
disseminate to the public a public participation program
((-identifying)) consistent with RCW 36.70A.035 and 36.70A.140 that
identifies procedures and schedules whereby updates, proposed
amendmentsL or revisions of the comprehensive plan are considered by
the governing body of the county or city no more frequently than once
every year ( (cnccpt tho.t)). "Updates" means to review and revise,. if
needed, according to subsection (l) of this section, and the time
periods speci fied in subsection (4 ) of this section. Amendments may
be considered more frequently than once per year under the following
comprehensive land use plan
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shall be consistent with and
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a subarea plan that does not modify
and designations applicable to the
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the procedures set forth in chapter 90.58 RCW; and
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comprehensive plan that occurs concurrently with the adoption or
amendment of a county or city budget.
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proposals shall be considered by the
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~ORTANGELES
WASHINGTON
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April 16, 2002
MAYOR WIGGINS AND CITY COUNCIL
Glenn A. Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities
2002 Electric Design Consultant Contract Approval
Summary: Proposals were requested from five engineering consulting firms for electrical
rebuild designs. Three consulting firms responded and were evaluated. R.W. Beck, Seattle was
selected as the most qualified firm.
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with R. W. Beck for
electrical en ineerin desi n services at a cost notto exceed $95;'350mrn'j1
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Background/Analysis: Two electrical rebuild proj<:::9tS:iare'sched,uledlJol1%tlesigl1ijn,Q002~:\iThese
projects have been packaged as a single design contract,,,
Valley Feeder 1205 Rebuild Project #22-10 (CFP:';Cl~~02;.0 1:9;iriV:Qlvesrthei;.rebuiltl,jof;Y
approximately 2,900 feet of overhead along V alleY4~treet froln~3rdtStfeet,toi'7 18alley~and along
718 alley from west of Cherry to west of LaureL TIii~,rebuild,'isnecessar.y to pickup Laurel
Feeder 1201 during projected peak winter loading. Tliecurrent conductor on Valley Feeder 1205
will be loaded in excess of its rating if Laurel F eedefd 20 lis transferred during,2003 peak load
conditions.
The E1wha Underground Rebuild Project #22-11 (CFP CL 03-01) involves the rebuild of
approximately 2.5 miles of direct buried underground primary cable with new cable in conduit.
This rebuild is necessary to replace cables installed in 1977 which have reached their expected 20
year life. Cable failures can be expected to increase in number very rapidly over the next few
years if the cables are not replaced. The construction of this project is anticipated in three phases
starting in 2003. This construction project will be coordinated with the National Park Service for
the operation of a new Elwha water treatment facility and the landfill transfer station.
The Request for Proposals was sent to five electrical design consulting firms selected from the
Consultants Roster. Three of the firms submitted proposals which were evaluated by a four
person evaluating team. After thorough evaluation of their qualifications and recent experience
on similar projects in the Washington State, the team selected R.W. Beck, Inc., Seattle as the
most qualified for the design work being requested.
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Staffhas negotiated the final scope of work with a not to exceed cost of$95,350. This cost
exceeds the $95,000 budgeted for design by $350.00 and is summarized in the table below.
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ITEM NUMBER TITLE COST BUDGET TASK COST YEAR
CL02-01 Project 22-10 Valley Street $16,750.00 $15,000.00 design $100,000.00 2003
Reconductor
CL03-01 Project 22-11 Elwha Underground $78,600.00 $80,000.00 design $720,000.00 2003,
Rebuild 2004 &
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TOTAL $95,350.00 $95,000.00
It is recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign an agreement with R. W. Beck, Inc.
Seattle in an amount not to exceed $95,350.00. The selection and cost have been reviewed by the
Utility Advisory Committee and they concur with the recommendation.
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DATE:
April 16,2002
To:
MAYOR WIGGINS AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM:
Glenn A. Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities
SUBJECT:
Phase III Downtown Watermain/Sidewalks Loan Application
Summary: This loan application is for the third phase of the project to replace the watermains
and sidewalks in the downtown area and will complete the watermain replacements. It will
replace all downtown watermains west of Oak Street to Valley Street and along the N. side of
Front Street between Laurel and Oak Streets. It will also include sidewalk replacement with
pavers in the watermain replacement areasalong\lmrtions.tof\Firs~Stree~;(both'il!Sides;between
Laurel and Valley Streets), Front Street(northside~;betweenLaureland Oak Streets ), and if
bidding and funds allow LaurelStreet(\Vest~sid~d2etweenR~ilroadandFfbntStreets)",j,
Recommendation: Authorizej.theJ)1aY9lt,itO',~ig.~th'MW~F'1oamapRltm1tiowcertimfationdn
an amount not to exceed$1~980;t).O.OO"ortiPh1\se IIf~f'jhe:tDowntown6Vi'tef;'main/Sitlewalk:
ReplacementProj e,ct. 'Iniadditioh".if{ithe:~loaD\ds(apPI9:v,edAutlr()r.izegb~~Mtl~qr"0 .execute ,
the Pu blic....W'Orks .Trust,Ftfnd"tPNVIDF~'tloan ',agreement',provided,that'tIre:40amamount-does
not exceedi$1,980,OOO.\
Background/Analysis: This is the third phase of the project to replace the watermains and
sidewalks in the downtown area. Phase I was completed in 1999. Phase II was completed in
January 2001. Completion of Phase ill will bring the entire downtown area to a service level that
meets current fire flow standards. In addition, the replacement mains will provide added safety
measures against failure due to age (original watermains were installed in 1914) and seismic
risks. In conjunction with the watermain replacement, sidewalks will be replaced in many areas
with pavers which enhance the downtown appearance. Phase ill will replace all downtown
watermains west of Oak Street to Valley Street and along the north side of Front Street between
Laurel and.Oak Streets. It will also"iinclude'sidewalk'teplacementwithpavers in''the watermain
replacement areas along portions of First Street (both sides, between Laurel and Valley Streets),
Front Street (north side, between Laurel and Oak Streets), and ifbidding and funds allow Laurel
Street (west side, between Railroad and Front Streets).
The City submitted a PWTF application for Phase ill in 2001, but it did not make the list of
funded projects. The City is in the process of completing this year's application, after
consultation with the Washington State Public Works Board, with revisions that should result in
a higher ranking. The application will be submitted before the May 13, 2002 deadline.
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This project is currently included in the Capital Facilities Plan (WT30-99) as a 2002 project and
the total cost of the project is $2,000,000. The PWTF loan interest rate will be 0.5 - 2.0% over
20 years, depending on the local match amount, which is currently being. evaluated. The Utility
Advisory Committee supports this PWTF loan application.
It is recommended that the the Mayor be authorized to sign the PWTF loan application
certification in an amount not to exceed $1,980,000 for Phase III of the Downtown
WatermainlSidewalk Replacement Project. In addition, if the loan is approved, authorize the
Mayor to execute the PWTF loan agreement provided that the loan amount does not exceed
$1,980,000.
Attachment: Downtown Watermain Project Map
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CITY COUNCIL MEMO
April 16, 2002
MAYOR WIGGINS AND CITY COUNCIL
Glenn A. Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities
Consultant Selection for 2002/2003 Water & Wastewater Projects
Summary: There are four water and wastewater projects that require engineering and other
related services not already part of an existing consultant agreement. Requests for proposals
were sent to four firms from the City's consultant roster with two responses. Analysis of the
proposals resulted in the selection of Skillings-Connolly, Inc. of Lacey as the best qualified firm
to provide the requested engineering services.
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Recommend-ation:\'.Authorize."theMlly~r'to.lsigg~an1A~ementwitmlSkilling~Qnnolly; Inc. for
en ineeJjn ',SU ()rt~se~iee$l;t'0~amarp,9J,lllt~i1ot~tQlexce.~d-&1)li(};OQD "
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2002 Capital Improvement<tRfoglJ~m.th~~teqlJir~ng41eeririg1lupQ.gp.serw.icesamtb~~esign..:
and! or construction;phases~over<th~ne*t'1:severaNo/'eaJ1s~~nre.\needeQ"engip,eering{~e1W'ices~cannot
be provided by the,Public W6rks'&',Ntilities'Department~,s Di\1ision- of Engineering Services due
to its existing workload:,;,
The staff of the Public Works & Utilities Department reviewed the Consultant Roster in the areas
of Water Systems and Wastewater Systems and selected four firms, each of which was sent a
request for proposal for the design and possible project management of the projects.
Two of the four firms submitted a proposal: Skillings-Connolly and Parametrix. Each firm's
proposal was evaluated, and on February 22, each firm made a presentation and was interviewed
to determine their qualifications. Based on the written proposal, presentation, and interview,
Skillings-Connolly, Inc., of Lacey, Washington was-selected as the most qualified engineering
firm for the proposed scope of work.
After notification of their selection, Skillings-Connolly and the City began the process of
negotiating a Consultant Agreement, which is still underway. The Agreement consists of the
City's standard consultant agreement with attachments defining a scope of work and budget for
each task.
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Two projects will be included in the initial agreement where the scope of work and budgets have .
been defined:
1. Replacement of approximately 2,600 feet of 24 and 30-inch concrete cylinder water
transmission pipeline. The pipeline is approximately 40 years old and is located in
Olympic National Park. Different types of pipe and methods of installation will be
investigated as the site conditions dictate. .Geotechnical, permitting and surveying
services are also required for design of this section. The design of this project will be
completed this year, and the construction will be accomplished either this year or during
2003. A total of$500,000 has been budgeted in 2002 for this work, of which
approximately $125,000 will be for design.
2. Replacement of approximately 3,100 feet of older, undersized water main at several
locations in the City. The locations for this work are usually in street rights-of-way, and
most of the water main is under asphalt paved streets. The total of$155,000 has been
budgeted for 2002, of which approximately $30,000 will be for design. .
Additional tasks are anticipated to be added to this Agreement at a later date, and they include the
following:
3. Sewer Pump Stations 1 & 3 Improvements, including the installation of 1,500 feet of
gravity sewer main and 1,000 feet of storm water main. This project entails the
elimination of Pump Station #1 and improvements to Pump Station #3 to meet NPDES .
permit requirements; The total project estimate for this work is $600;000; of which
$500,000 has been budgeted for 2002.
4. Miscellaneous sewer main replacement work. The work includes the rep1acementof6 to
10-inch gravity sewer in several locations that are experiencing excessive infiltration of
groundwater or low spots in the pipeline. $105,000 has been budgeted'fo'r both design and
construction in 2002.
The Utility Advisory Committee has recommended that City Council authorize the Mayor to sign
the Agreement, which will include Tasks 1 & 2, for an amount not-to-exceed $160,000. Tasks 3
and 4 will be brought back to City Council for authorization after fees are negotiated.
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WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
CITY.COUNCIL MEMO
DATE:
April 16, 2002
To:
MAYOR WIGGINS AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM:
Glenn A. Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities
SUBJECT:
Amendment No. 1 to Engineering Services Agreement with Parametrix, Inc.
Summary: Parametrix, Inc. was selected in October 2000 to continue to provide engineering
services for projects involving the City's Landfill and solid waste system through March 31,
2002. The scope and budget of this agreement needs to be amended to reflect actual costs for
completed tasks, additional costs for ongoing tasks, the addition of a new task, and the extension
of the time of performance. This first amendment totheag~ementto-proMide.ser;vice through
March 31, 2003 will increase the not-to-exceed amount from $295,284.00 to $607,970;OO;:'an
increase of $312,686.00;"
Recommendation: '.!Authorize',thejJ)1a~r:Jo'1Sig.m~Jld.~t1J)l~'tmtlt~gJ;.eemetlt.for
Professional Services witlJ\'.Ra:ra~b:~11~4Jlcreasing~~1P.o.t~fltlex~eetbtotal~of4b~Iri:~
a~reement to $607 ,970.00i~\
Back~roundJ Analysis: On October 26, 2000, theCitysi~~d",an~gr~ement{on,Professional
Services with Parametrix, Inc., to provide engineering support services for the following landfill
and solid waste tasks:
1. General Operations Assistance; engineering services to support the routine solid waste
handling and landfill operations.
2. Regulatory Coordination; regulatory reporting and permit coordination for landfill
operations.
3. Revise Development and Closure Plan; review, modification, and updating of the 1997
Development, Closure, and Post-Closure Plan.
4. Co-Composting Design Report; finalizing;desi'gnjiand''operatibhscriteriaforupgtading~~;
and operating the co-composting facility.
5. Long-Range Planning Report; review of options and development of a business plan
regarding solid waste disposal alternatives, up to and following closure of the landfill.
6. Directed services; provides for unforeseen engineering or other services that may be
required during the contract duration. .
All of the above tasks have been completed for the 2001 agreement and revised tasks have been
identified for the 2002 agreement amendment. The new tasks for the 2002 amendment are as
follows:
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Page 2 00, April 2002
7.
Operations-Engineering Assistance; engineering services to support the routine solid
waste handling and landfill operations.
Design Services; design services needed to develop plans, specifications, and estimates
for specific landfill improvements anticipated during 2002. Designs include design of Gas
System Expansion, Stormwater Improvements, and Cell Drainage and Access.
Regulatory Coordination; regulatory reporting and permit coordination for landfill
operations. Inspection support, 2003 permit submittal, and groundwater monitoring report
assistance.
Compliance Reports; updating of documents required under WAC 173-351. The
Operations and Maintenance Manual will be updated to include operation and closure of
the cells which were not included in the 1997 Manual. Also included is the annual update
of the Development and Closures Plan.
Co-Composting Facility Improvements; preparing plans, specifications, and estimates for
scheduled improvements to the co-composting facility.
Solid Waste Planning Assistance; preparing technical submittals and consulting with the
City regarding the transition from a the landfill to a waste export system for solid waste.
Shoreline Stabilization; design investigations and permitting activities to develop cost
impacts and design standards necessary to control erosion and to protect the waste placed
along the shoreline north of the landfill.
Directed Services; provides for unforeseen engineering or other services that may be
required during the contract duration.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
A table summarizing the budgets and funding sources for the tasks in the original and amended
agreement is attached.
Item 13, Shoreline Stabilization, is an unfunded emergency required for marine bluff
stabilization at the older portion of the landfill. If approved, the funds will be taken from the
Solid Waste reserves and the budget will be amended to reflect the additional expenditures in
2002.
Task 14, Directed Services, is included to facilitate engineering assistance for unanticipated
needs as we proceed through the duration of the agreement. Expenditure of these funds require
written direction from the City and the full task amount will not necessarily be expended.
We are requesting an increase of$125,000 in the 2002 Solid Waste Budget to cover the added
Compliance Reports (Task 10, $25,000) and Shoreline Stabilization (Task 13, $100,000). Task
10 was overlooked in preparation of the budget last fall. Task 13 is a recent investigation and
design requirement that followed approval of the Solid Waste Budget. The remaining shortfall of
approximately $50,000 will be covered in the 2003 budget request, since the engineering services
contract extends thru March 31, 2003. It is noted in the amendment that additional budget
funding will be required to complete the-tasks scheduled in 2003.
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.
The duration of the Agreement will be extended from March 31, 2002 to March 31, 2003 based
on the completion of all tasks. The Utility Advisory Committee has reviewed the amendment .
and recommended forwarding to Council for approval.
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Amendment No.1 to Parametrix Contract
Page 3 of 3, April 2002
TASKS ORIGINAL REVISED AMEND. , CITY
TASKS TASKS NO.1 BUDGET
(Thru TASKS
2/25/02)
1.General Operations Assistance $85,798.00 $99,513.53 $100,000.00
2. Regulatory Coordination $30,831.00 $25,800.81 $35,000.00
3. Rev. Dev. and Closure Plan $38,929.00 $37,648.51 $40,000.00
4. Co-Composting Design Report $49,726.00 $26,080.22 $50,000.00
5. Long-Range Planning Report $50,000.00 $49,513.21 $50,000.00,
6. Directed Services $40,000.00 $26,860.98 $25,000.00
a. Soil Balance Assessment ($8,405.38)
b. 125 pI Street Services ($18,455.60)
Subtotal 2001- 2002 Services $295,284.00 $265,417.26 $300,000.00
7. Operations-Engineering $36,021.00 $30,000.00
Assistance ",.
8. Design Services $26,004.00", $25,000.00 '.~
9. Regulatory Coordination t $22;436~00;r} ',', $15,000.00 I:'k>
" "2 ",,' " '2(" r~ '\
10. Compliance Reports .',$22'n60.00~ $0.00
c;r; ,,' ,"~~; li'~:'
11. Co-Composting Improvement ,$33.~378COO~ ~":$3S;QOO;00( a) ",
,.', 'n I;~;
12. Solid Waste Planning . $25;3'5'4.00'1 $ 1'5';000;00.\
Assistance
13. Shoreline Stabilization $100,703.00 $0.00
14. Directed Services $40,000.00 $10,000.00
Direct Expenses $6,040.00 $0.00
Subtotal 2002- 2003 Services $312,686.00 $135,000.00
Proposed 2002 supplemental $125,000.00
budget increase
Proposed 2003 budget funding $50,000.00
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Total Agreement including $607,970.00 $610,000.00'
Amendment No.1
a. Engineering portion of $146k+$15k in wastewater budget for co-composting.
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CALL TO ORDER-
REGULAR MEETING:
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
PUBLIC CEREMONIES,
PRESENTATIONS AND
PROCLAMATIONS:
Earth Day Proclamation
Disaster Preparedness
Month Proclamation
International Building
Safety Week
LATE ITEMS TO BE
PLACED ON THIS OR
FUTURE AGENDA:
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
April 2, 2002
Mayor Wiggins called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at
6:00 p.m.
Members Present:
Mayor Wiggins, Councilmembers Braun, Campbell,
Erickson, Headrick, Rogers, and Williams.
Members Absent:
None.
Staff Present:
Acting Manager/Attorney Knutson, Clerk Upton, B.
Collins, G. Cutler, D. McKeen, T. Riepe, Y. Ziomkowski,
T. Smith, L. Haehnlen, R. Dyker, D. Miller, and C.
Kochanek.
Public Present:
L. Lee, P. Lamoureux, K. Smith, C. Isenberger, T. Price,
and L. Rasmussen;;'
The Pledge of Allegiance was,led,by Councilmember Erickson.
J. Earth DayProclamation,
MayorWiggins began by reading the Proclamation declaringA,prihfl2, 2002, as Earth
Day. Recycling Coordinator Miller accepted the certificate and introduced his assistant
and daughter, Markie Miller, who distributed recycling information to the Council and
staff. Mr. Miller thanked the Council and staff for their support .
2.
Disaster Preparedness Month Proclamation
Following Mayor Wiggins' reading of the proclamation declaring April, 2002, as
Disaster Preparedness Month in Port Angeles, Fire Chief McKeen addressed the
Council, thanking them for their support. He emphasized the vulnerability of the area
with regard to September 11 th and the Nisqually earthquake and mentioned issues about
which all should be concerned. Chief McKeen presented the Mayor with an item
helpful during an emergency (port-a-john) and advised the Council that possible
funding is forthcoming about disaster preparedness.
3.
International Building Safety Week
Mayor Wiggins read the proclamation for the International Building Safety Week,
which was accepted by Building Official Haehnlen. Mr. Haehnlen presented the
Council with construction pencils.
Councilman Campbell asked that a letter to the Department of Ecology regarding the
Rayonier clean-up be added to the agenda; it was added as Item 1.4. Mayor Wiggins
asked to address the matter of the eastern entrance to Port Angeles which was added as
Item 1.5. under Other Considerations.
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April 2, 2002
LATE ITEMS TO BE
PLACED ON THIS OR
FUTURE AGENDA:
(Cont'd)
WORK SESSION:
FINANCE:
CONSENT AGENDA:
Cynthia Isenberger, 1614 West 6th Street, representing the Olympic Peninsula
Bicyclists, thanked the Council for all that they have done on the completion of the
Waterfront and Discovery Trails. She inquired if a date has been set for the opening Of.
the Rayonier portion of the trail, as the club and other interested businesses and groups
would like to plan a celebration for that opening. Councilmember Rogers questioned
if an indoor work area had been acquired to work on the bridge, and Kathe Smith, 607
E. 4th Street, related that Peninsula College welding students would be doing the work
on the bridge at Lincoln Welding. She stated that other items were still in process and
that she would be glad to return to Council in two weeks with more concrete
information. Councilman Rogers complimented the group for their efforts and the work
that they have completed.
Ms. Isenberger returned to the podium and expressed how much of an asset this trail
will be for the people of Port Angeles. Not only will it bring tourism to the area, it will
also be a very positive aspect for newcomers. Ms. Isenberger added that a grand
opening celebration would attract much attention.
Attorney Knutson directed the Council's attention to a summary in the packet regarding
the completion of the trail site.
Gary Gleason, 2211 East 7th A venue, mentioned trespassing problems on the still-closed
Rayonier portion of the trail and requested that a sign be placed indicating the end of
the trail.
Leland Lee, 905 West 11 th, referenced his appearance last September regarding the costs
and poor quality of the 8th Street paving. He asked if the final acceptance, to be
determined at this Council meeting, of a difference of 30.9% will, in fact, be accepted
because the work is still not completed. To his estimation, the contract amounts have
routinely been exceeded. He urged the City to make more effort to control project costs
and specifications and to implement quality control.
.
Paul Lamoureux, 602 East Whidby, related the issue of the public meetings regarding
stormwater management. Referencing a newspaper article which quoted
Councilmember Rogers as saying, this is an unfunded mandate, Mr. Lamoureux
reminded the Council that just because the government mandates an unfunded project,
it is not necessarily something that has to be done. While many good things are
accomplished, the fact remains that not all mandates should be implemented and
common sense should prevail. He inquired as to what the penalties might be if the City
were to refuse to meet the stormwater requirements. Both the Mayor and
Councilmember Rogers responded to Mr. Lamoureux's comments and stated that the
Council will be earnest in their study of the issues and in their decision making.
Councilman Williams noted that he, too, had asked what the consequences might be if
the City did not proceed with a stormwater utility. He urged discussion on this matter
at a future meeting. Attorney Knutson added that the upcoming series of meetings will
cover all the issues raised, and he referenced Page 88 of the Information Agenda which
included a status report on this issue. Councilman Williams asked how concurrency
will factor into this mandate and, if it is required of the City, will it also be required in
the Urban Growth Area.
None.
None.
Councilman Braun asked that Consent Agenda Item No.4 be set aside for individual .
consideration. The Council, therefore, turned its attention to the remainder of the
Consent Agenda items, with discussion ensuing on such matters as vehicle maintenance
protocols, and an $8,000 expenditure on a computer and monitor. Councilman Braun
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CONSENT AGENDA:
(Cont'd)
CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
ORDINANCES NOT
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
Modify Ordinance That
Provides Legal
Representation to City
Employees and Officials
Ordinance No. 3113
RESOLUTIONS:
OTHER
CONSIDERATIONS:
Appointment to Planning
Conunission
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 2, 2002
moved to accept Consent Agenda Items 1 - 3, to include: 1) City Council Minutes -
March 19,2002 regular meeting; 2) Check Register - March 22, 2002 - $1,010,940.73;
and 3) Payroll Information - March 17, 2002 - $437,335.88. Councilman Headrick
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Concerning Item 4, Public Works & Utilities Director Cutler reminded the Council that
contract change orders are included in the agenda packet. He noted that staff had
submitted a previous report on the Airport Road pavement irregularities, all of which
were improved to fall within the Washington State specifications. Regarding the 8th
Street Restoration Project, portions of the road were out of specification. Lakeside
Industries returned and ground down the sections which were too high. This coming
July, the City will fill in the ridges, add a fog-seal, and complete striping. Director
Cutler then explained the variances in contracts and how the remainder of the contract
costs will be handled. Mayor Wiggins pointed out that public works contracts
throughout the nation typically incur cost overruns because of the nature of the projects.
Following a short question and answer session, Councilman Campbell moved to
accept the project as completed by Lakeside Industries and authorize the release
of the retainage bond in the amount of $84,225.93, upon receipt of c1~arances from
the Departments of Revenue and Labor & Industries. Councilmember Erickson
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Councilman Braun reported on his speaking engagement with the Chamber of
Commerce where he addressed the ice-skating facilityfor"Port Angeles. He felt the
proposal was well received. He also appeared at a PUD meeting on the broadband
network.
MaYQl'r,Wigg41s attended the Drunk Driving Seminar at the-HighSchool'and.felt it made
anitnp~~on'allwho,attended;'
Modify Ordinance That Provides Legal Representation to City Employees and
Officials
Fire Chief. McKeen summarized the recommendation, noting that the matter of
employee legal representation was addressed during the last labor negotiations with the
firefighters. Mayor Wiggins read the Ordinance by title, entitled
ORDINANCE NO. 3113
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending the
City's Ordinance providing for legal representation of City
officials and employees in defending against claims or lawsuits
and amending Ordinance 2196 and Chapter 2.64 of the Port
Angeles Municipal Code.
Councilman Braun moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title.
Councilmember Erickson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
None.
1.
Appointment to Planning Commission
In considering the appointment of either Leonard Rasmussen or Michael Bolster to the
Planning Conunission and to break a previously tied vote, it was suggested that the
Councilmembers vote again on their preferred candidate. Therefore, Clerk Upton
conducted a roll call ballot. Mr. Rasmussen was appointed to the Planning Commission
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Appointment to Planning
Commission (Cont'd)
Rate Study for Water/
Wastewater Utility
Break
2001 Year-End Financial
Report
Letter to DOE re Rayonier
Clean-Up
Eastern Entrance to
Port Angeles
by a 4 - 3 vote, with Councilmembers Erickson, Headrick, Rogers, and Williams voting
for Mr. Rasmussen, and Mayor Wiggins and Councilmembers Braun and Campbell
voting for Mr. Bolster. The term to which Mr. Rasmussen was appointed is for thee
period, March 1,2002 - February 28, 2006. .
2. Rate Study for Water/Wastewater Utility
Director Cutler reviewed the history of previous rate studies and informed the Council
that it had been determined that rate studies should be conducted every three years in
the .interest of keeping rates in line and to avoid having rate increases all at once.
Following a brief question and answer session and an explanation of previous rate
increases by Finance Director Ziomkowski, Councilman Braun moved to authorize
the Mayor to sign an agreement with Economic and Engineering Services, Inc., to
perform a comprehensive water and wastewater rate study with a total cost not to
exceed $26,150.00. Councilman Campben seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
Mayor Wiggins recessed the meeting for a break at 7:00 p.m. The meeting reconvened
at 7:15 p.m.
3.
2001 Year-End Financial Report
Finance Director Ziomkowski presented the Financial Report for the year ending
December 31,200 I. After summarizing the total expenditures of$59 million, Director
. Ziomkowski reported on the accounting structure of the City and the General Fund
Summary. Also included in the report were General Fund Revenues, Sales Tax
Comparison and Components, Property and Utility Taxes, General Fund Expenditures
and Reserves, Street Funds, Govemmental Capital Projects, an Utilities and an
Investment and Portfolio Review. During the report, discussion was generated about.
jail costs, and there was expressed interest in an analysis of jail costs associated with
pre-and post-conviction, probation, and the like. Upon completion of the report,
comments of appreciation were directed to Director Ziomkowski for the straight
forward approach of the report, particularly as it was tied to the Budget. Mayor
Wiggins noted that Council would need to address the disposition of the surplus funds
from 2001, and it was agreed by consensus that the Finance Committee would initially
discuss the potential use of the funds and follow with a recommendation to Council.
4.
Letter to DOE re Rayonier Clean-Up
Councilman Campbell informed the Council about the DOE's public meeting to review
the work plan for the investigation of the marine environment for the Rayonier site.
Mentioning the DOE's request for input as to the merits of the plan, it was his
recommendation that the Council endorse the plan and emphasize the importance of the
site work proceeding as rapidly as possible. Therefore, the City should send a letter
which would support the draft work plan as it is presented and urge the DOE to adhere
to the schedule. The Council agreed by consensus to send such a letter, and Attorney
Knutson informed the Council that staff will draft the letter to DOE for signature.
5.
Eastern Entrance to Port Angeles
Mayor Wiggins mentioned his vision of a tree-lined entrance to the City that starts at
Morse Creek and extends to Lincoln Street at the Gateway Project. What Mayor
Wiggins would like to see is a contest that would encourage participation by all property .
owners. He then opened the matter for discussion by the Council and encouraged input
from Economic Development Director Smith, who responded that this was an excellent
idea. He added that the City should seek input and assistance from the County, as well
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Eastern Entrance to
Port Angeles (Cont'd)
PUBLIC HEARINGS -
QUASI-JUDICIAL:
PUBLIC HEARINGS -
OTHER:
INFORMATION:
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
RETURN TO OPEN
SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 2, 2002
as the Chamber of Commerce. Entry fees would be charged from entrants to the
contest. Councilman Campbell advised that he thought this idea would be worth
pursuing and that an ad-hoc group could be developed to do some brainstorming on the
matter. Following further suggestions and discussion from Councilmembers, Mayor
Wiggins asked that Mr. Smith take the lead on this endeavor. The Mayor and
Councilmember Rogers offered to assist in that regard.
None.
None.
Attorney Knutson mentioned the Project Update and other items in the calendar.
Councilmember Braun noted the upcoming Public Safety meeting. The PRTPO
meeting has been changed to Friday, April 19, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. at the Jefferson
County Courthouse regarding the Hood Canal Bridge repairs. Also mentioned were the
need for an A WC voting delegate, as well as Area 6 fishing improvements.
The meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at 8:35 p.m. to discuss potential
litigation for 15 to 20 minutes.
The meeting returned to Open Session at 9: 15 p.m.
The meeting waso adjourned ,at 9: 15 'p.m.
GleIin,Wiggins,'MayoN;~'i '0
BeckyJ.,Upton;'lIGityo;Cle:rk~;,~
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Fund
401 03-25-02
401 03-26-02
401 03-29-02
Finance Department
Electronic Payments March 09, 2002 - April 05, 2002
WPPSS February Power Purchase
WPPSS February Transmission
Avista February Power Purchase
1 ,281,846.00
203,612.00
154.022.40
Total
1,639,480.40
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City of Port Angeles - LIVE MACHINE
.
CHECK REGISTER
Date From 03/23/2002 To 04/05/2002
Fnd Opt Check
Number
Vendor
Number
Vendor
Name
001
69202 WA State Patrol - WASIS
23281
69203 Washington State Treasurer
23120
69218 Armor Holdings Forensics Inc 01536
69250 Clallam Co Treasurer 03075
69275 Faurot (TM) 06316
69292 HTE VAR LLC 08542
69301 Insight Direct Inc. 09085
69305 Lab Safety Supply Inc. 12004
69312 McMaster-Carr Supply Co. 13202
69322 New England Promotional Mktg 14522
69344 QuarterMaster 17023
69345 Quill Corporation 17000
.
69372 WA State;Patr:oh;~ WAS:I-5,:V,
2328J~',
0001
21001,
69191 Qwest"
69198 Terryberry
69200 Verizon Wireless, Bellevue
20002
01105
69211 AT&T Business Service
69279 Flex-Plan Services Inc.
69291 Costco Credit Card Pmts
69293 Hansen's Trophy
01085
06158
03261
08047
0002 69158 Bailey Consulting, Mike 02666"
69191 Qwest 21001
69193 Ricoh Business Systems Inc 18425
69268 Equifax - Credit Information 05160
69276 Federal Express Corp. 06022
. 69331 Papandrew, Karen E 16568
69349 Radix Corporation 18004
69350 Ricoh Business Systems Inc 18425
Description
Criminal history-Dennis
Criminal history-Row
District Court revenue-January
District Court revenue-Feb
Replacement roller
CVCA remittance-January
CVCA remittance-February
Transparent lifting tape
Hardware,components
ProcolIITI plus
Safety cabinet
Rivet nut,signs
Jr fire hats
Handcuffs
Chair mats
Chair mat,copy holder
Transcriber, letter tray,pens
Organizer,printer stand
Flashl ights
Office suppl ies
Crimi na l,h i story-Evans' ,.
CriminaL hi story-Gray:-<<
03-14 Qwest billing
03-14 Qwest billing
03,14\Qwest bi II ing"
Watches for service awards
03-15 Verizon billing
03-15 Verizon billing
03-13 AT&T billing
Monthly processing-March
OPS Luncheon supplies
OPS award engraving
Performance Workshop
03-14 Qwest billing
03-14 Qwest billing
03-14 Qwest billing
CPC service
Credit checks
Freight charges
Accounting svcs pe 03-31-02
Monthly maintenance-May
Copies
Copies
25
April 05 2002
GL Code
Number
2295000
2295000
2291000
1 2293000
1 2370000
1 2294000
1 2294000
1 2370000
1 2370000
1 2370000
1 2370000
1 2370000
1 2370000
1 2370000
1 2370000
1 2370000
1 2370000
1 2370000
1 2370000,
1 2370000~it;
1 222S000;tti
1 2225000;\~'
T ota l.'W-f or Depar,tmentJ>}'~'
111 4210/:'
113 4210
124t,4210~
113 3101
111 4210
112 4210
111 4210
111 4150
125 3101
125 3101
Total for Administration
230 4310
201 4210
230 4210
240 4210
205 4530
240 4150
230 4210
230 4150
240 4810
205 4530
205 4530
Total for Finance
Page
Amount
24.00
24.00
9,508.63
13,000.90
7.79-
227.69
317.29
5.21-
3,198.00-
11.70-
66.08-
6.75-
14.76-
9.20-
19.68-
3.86-
23.44-
4.26-
.53-
5.14-
24.00
24.00
19,774.11
93.45
93.45
46.73
708.98
16.76
16.76
57.54
124.20
147.54
12.98
1,318.39
450.,00;;
93.45
116.82
280:36
21.49
21.90
22.30
202.50
176.37
1,935.65
129.28
3,450.12
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CHECK REGISTER
... Date From 03/23/2002 To 04/05/2002 .
Fnd Dpt Check Vendor Vendor Description GL Code Amount
Number Name Number Number
0003 69191 Qwest 21001 03-14 Qwest billing 311 4210 163.54
69252 Clallam Jefferson Public Dfndr 03274 Public Defender fees-April 312 4150 2,750.00
69301 Insight Direct Inc. 09085 Procomm plus 312 3101 154.34
69311 Matthew Bender & Co. Inc. 13106 WA Appellate reports 311 3101 22.13
69345 Quill Corporation 17000 Transcriber, letter tray,pens 312 3101 309.32
Organizer,printer stand 312 3101 56.24
Total for Attorney 3,455.57
0004 69191 Qwest 21001 03-14 Qwest billing 411 4210 93.45
69240 Captain Tis 03048 Twill shirt,custom embroidery 411 3101 45.33
69246 Clallam Co Department of 03020 Shared expenses-Planning Commi 411 3101 43.93
69300 ICBO (Int'l Conference of 09001 Annual dues-Haehnlen 420 4901 195.00
69336 Port Angeles City Treasurer 03062 Home Bldrs mtg-Haehnlen 420 4310 19.00
69356 Sound Business Systems Inc 19844 Microfilming 411 3101 27.20
Total for Community Development Dept 423.91
0005 69191 Qwest 21001 03-14 Qwest billing 511 4210 163.54
03-14 Qwest billing 534 4210 116.82
03-14 Qwest billing 530 4210 3.
03-14 Qwest billing 534 4210
69218 Armor Holdings Forensics Inc 01536 Replacement roller 534 3101 102.79
69227 Blumenthal Uniforms & Equipmt 02047 Badge 530 3111 116.67
Knife repair 530 2080 6.78
Medal,seal 530 3111 177.16
Name tag-Swayze 530 2080 11. 42
Pants, gloves 530 2080 108.04
Belt keepers,harness 530 2080 62.16
69240 Captain T's 03048 Shirts, custom embroidery 530 3111 433.47
Shirt,custom embroidery 530 3111 46.99
69245 City of Forks . 06075 March board bill 512 5099 1,866.18
69248 Clallam Co Humane Society 03072 Contract payment-March 530 4150 3,634.33
69249 Clallam Co Sheriff's Dept 03074 Inmate care-January 2002 512 5099 37,307.20
69257 Cutting Edge Training 03413 Officer survival class-McFall 530 4310 109.00
69275 Faurot (TM) 06316 Transparent lifting tape 530 3101 68.71
69305 Lab Safety Supply Inc. 12004 Safety cabinet 530 3180 871. 96
69315 Metrocall 20000 03-23 Metrocall billing 530 4210 11.82
69330 PAHS/Culinary Arts 16157 PA Police Dept annual dinner 530 4990 264.00
69344 QuarterMaster 17023 Handcuffs 530 3501 121.40
69345 Quill Corporation 17000 Audio video tapes 530 3101 38.90
69346 Qwest 21001 03-20 Qwest billing 534 4210 261.45
69357 Strafford, Sandra 19670 Uniform allowance 530 2080 43.38
69369 Verizon Wireless, Bellevue 01105 03-15 Verizon billing 530 4210 522.67
03-13 Verizon billing 530 4310 111. 23
69378 Winfield, Jesse D 23087 Uniform allowance 530 2080 IOJ
Total for Pol ice 47,101.
0006 69191 Qwest 21001 02() Qwest bill ing 611 4210 116.82
03-14 Qwest billing 642 4210 23.36
1~I04I05-12'56
I.
Fnd Opt Check
Number
69227
69232
69247
69256
City of Port Angeles - LIVE MACHINE
Vendor
Name
Blumenthal Uniforms & Equipmt
Bryant's Upholstery
Clallam Co EMS/
Curtis & Sons Inc, L. N.
CHECK REGISTER
Date From 03/23/2002 To 04/05/2002
Vendor
Number
,02047
02059
03068
03098
69274 Family Shoe Store 06151
69283 GE Medical Systems 01027
69306 Larry's Janitor Service ,12040
69315 Metrocall 20000
69322 New England Promotional Mktg 14522
69328 Olympic Sewer & Drain Cleaning'15169
69338 Port Angeles Fire Department 16025
69355 SeaWestern Inc.
.
69369 Verizon Wireless, Bellevue
69377 Wheeler, Coral
0007
69163
69167
69191
69212
69240
69241
69255
69276
69291
69336
69369
0008
Brooks, Gary
Economic & Engineering Svc
Qwest
AT&T Wireless Services
Captain Tis
Cascade A & E Supplies Co.
Complete Line, The
Federal Express Corp.
Costco Credit Card Pmts
Port Angeles City Treasurer
Verizon Wireless, Bellevue
69191 Qwest
.
19104,.",
01105'",\
23089,"'''''
02277
Inc 05004
21001 '
01404
03048
I nc 03053
03087
06022
03261
03062
01105
21001
Description
GL Code
Number
03-14 Qwest billing 643 4210
03-14 Qwest billing 641 4210
Pants-Chastain 643 2080
Life pack pouch zipper 643 3101
Medic 1 Advisory-April 643 4150
Replacement hose 641 3101
Goggles 643 2080
Uniform allowance 641 2080
Biomed equipment svc agreement 643 4150
Janitorial svcs-March 684 4150
03-23 Metrocall billing 644 4210
Jr fire hats 642 3101'
Unclogged drain 684 4810
Business lunches 611 3101
Customer assistance 611 4990
Business lunch 642 4310
Band aids', 643,,3101
Business lunch 611 3101
Medical supplies 6433113
Synthetic oil 641?3501
Pressure gauge.,gasketl<"j/; 644"",350,1~/
03~15 Veri zon.bi II i ng!\lli! 643,,;42tO':~,
03~',15Verizon billing"" 64,1~4210;",
03~15 Verizon,billing,; 641;;;;42,101'>/'
Reimburse diskettes 611 3101~~
Speaker sets,sound card 711 6410
Electric/Solid Waste Rate Stdy 711 4150
03-14 Qwest billing 711 4210
03-27 AT&T billing 48966287 711 4210
Shirt,custom embroidery 711 3101
Service on 2515 copier 711 4810
Binder clips,tape,pens,pencils 711 3101
Freight charges 711 4210
Monitors,memory chips 711 3160
Filing fees-Funston 711 4990
03-15 Verizon billing 711 4210'
03-15 Verizon billing 711 4210
03-15 Verizon billing 711 4210
April 05 2002
Total for Fi re
Total for Public Works
03-14 Qwest billing
03-14 Qwest billing
03-14 Qwest billing
03-14 Qwest billing
03-14 Qwest billing
02'9 Qwest bi II ing
03-14 Qwest billing
811 4210
866 4210
865 4210
861 4210
862 4210
863 4210
862 4210
Page 3
Amount
23.36
70.09
259.27
27.05
500.00
84.47
53.48
75.69
108.20
395.00
14.71
194.76
156.20
37.11
3.88
7.45
4.14-'
34.98
14.06
22.84
91.56
9.92
1.09
15.01
85.24
2,429.74
56.20
2,926.50
654.17
60.87
51.82
342.73
75.44
7.45
1,298.26
10.00
9:92
9.92
9.92
5,513.20
70.09
23.36
23.36
46.73
23.36
70.09
57.60
02/04/05-12:56 City of Port Angeles - LIVE MACHINE April 05 2002 Page 4
CHECK REGISTER
Date From 03/23/2002 To 04/05/2002 .
Fnd Opt Check Vendor Vendor Description GL Code Amount,
Number Name Number Number
69201 Viking Office Products 22054 Laminating pouches 862 3101 51.97
69206 Zumar Industries Inc. 26001 Ocean View Cemetery signs 865 4810 285.79
69214 All Phase Electric Supply Co. 01061 CH-quartz lamps 830 3120 56.82
Mog lamps 862 3120 235.23
Fluorescent lamps 863 3120 294.39
Photo cells, screws 830 3120 19.74
Lamp 830 3120 24.35
69329 Otis Elevator Company Inc. 15034 Elevator service 863 4810 1,524.26
69336 Port Angeles City Treasurer 03062 Keys-Breitbach 861 3101 3.03
License fee-Morse 865 4990 20.00
69346 Qwest 21001 03-14 Qwest billing 862 4210 43.03
03-14 Qwest billing 865 4210 39.08
03-14 Qwest billing 863 4210 38.37
03-20 Qwest billing 863 4210 60.50
69347 Qwest Dex The Directory Source 21024 February advertising 866 4410 154.50
March advertising 866 4410 154.50
69376 Watermill Inc., The 23010 Sodium bicarbonate 862 3105 1,146.21
Total for Parks & Recreation 4,466.36
Total for General Fund 87,9.
101 0001 69231 Brewer, David 02055 Contract services-April 115 4990 100.00
Total for Convention Center Fund 100.00
102 0007 69191 Qwest 21001 03-14 Qwest billing 752 4210 70.09
69200 Verizon Wireless, Bellevue 01105 03-15 Verizon billing 752 4210 1.92
69206 Zumar Industries Inc. 26001 Signs,sign blanks 752 3125 2,082.98
Metal posts 752 3125 2,338.26
Aluminum signs 752 3125 59.68
69212 AT&T Wireless Services 01404 03-14 AT&T a/c 48612592 752 4210 7.67
69351 Ridout, Ken 18011 Reimburse mileage expense 752 4310 62.14
Total for Street Fund 4,622.74
103 0001 69191 Qwest 21001 03-14 Qwest billing 123 4210 23.36
69336 Port Angeles City Treasurer 03062 Business luncheons-Smith 123 4310 38.11
Palm Pilot case-Smith 123 3101 32.45
Total for Economic Development 93.92
107 0005 69240 Captain T'S 03048 Shirts,custom embroidery 532 2080 112.53
Shirt,custom embroidery 532 2080 44.90
69345 Quill Corporation 17000 Chair mats 532 3101 259.64
Chair mat, copy holder 532 3101 5~
Fl ash lights 532 3101
CD storage,pens,tape dispenser 532 3101 28.
69346 Qwest 21001 03-23 Qwest billing 532 4210 60.50
69371 WA State Patrol 23057 A~ user fees-1st Qtr 532 4810 3,609.51
02/04/05-12:56
.
Fnd Opt Check
Number
174 0008
182 0005
186 0008
.
208 0002
210 0002
211 0002
City of Port Angeles - LIVE MACHINE
Vendor
Name
69154 Abreu, John
69162 Boudreau, Eric
69169 Franklin School PTO
69171 Goter, Tina
69174 Hert, Richard F
69195 Rooney, Randy L
69240 Captain T's
69291 Costco Credit Card Pmts
69293 Hansen's Trophy
69381 Zappey, Erick C.
69313 Meierjohan-Wengler Inc
69339 Port of Port Angeles
69222 Bank of New York, The
310 0007 69253 Clallam Transit
69332 Parametrix Inc.
69342 Prezant Associates Inc
659138083 Lakeside Industries Inc.
660138084 Delhur Industries Inc
.0002
69284 Gateway Companies Inc
69292 HTE VAR LLC
CHECK REGISTER
Date From 03/23/2002 To 04/05/2002
Vendor
Number
01530
02665
06317
07293
08173
18462
03048
03261
08047
26002
13681',
16027.;:';:~
02t'75~'{!<i'
03145
16155
16578
12036
04042
07195
08542
Description
State 'A' BB officiating
State 'A' BB scorekeeping
Reimburse for tennis nets
State 'A' BB scorekeeping
State 'A' BB officiating
State 'A' BB officiating
T-shirts,jerzees
Jr High dance refreshments
Plaques
April 05 2002
GL Code
Number
Total for PenCom
852 4150
852 4150
851 3101
852 4150
852 4150
852 4150
852 3101
854 3101
852 3101
Total for Recreational Activities Fund
Police investigation
P l aque"RUsseHCrowe"",
Plaquedi ller"Jii
Enni stCreeJ<.,~'~Fipge.
536 3101
T ota l'ii"for ;{'D rugi,q ask'F orce
873;3401,~~1
873,;'840111.\\,
8~101:~,
Admin fees"PORANGtDZ1~~'
T ota b\lofortMate",f,ront'''T ra i l",Fund
292:;4150."
Page 5
Amount
4,173.73
146.67
50.00
100.00
60.00
146.66
146.67
734.68
19.98
302.96
1,707.62
1,000.00
1,000~00
80.00
75.00
1.00,
156.00
88.50
Admin fees-PORANGELE95
Total for,L.I.D.Control Fund 88.50
291 4150 '
Total for 1995 GO Bonds Library)
Admin fees-PORELEREF01
Admin fee-WA Elec Rev Bonds
Admin fee-WA GO Bonds
298 4150
298 4150
298 4150
Total for 2001 GO Bond Refunding
Gateway Project Design
Landfill engineering 2001
Mold consulting svcs pe 02-28
8th St Restoration final pmt
Lauridsen-Edgewood pmt 5
777 4150
783 4150
783 4150
792 4150
774 4150
Total for Capital Improvement Fund
5 Computers, accessories
Hardware, components
29
260 3160
260 6410
Total for Finance System
179.05
179.05
152.65
67.00
133.67
353.32
5,145.46
1,074.62
245.35
92,281.29
32,056.68
130,803.40
7,211.56
42,198.00
49,409.56
02/04/05-12:56
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Page 6
Apr il 05 2002
CHECK REGISTER
Date From 03/23/2002 To 04/05/2002
Fnd Opt Check
Number
Vendor
Name
Vendor
Number
327 0007
69327 Olympic Design Works Inc PS
15193
401 69155 Alder, Kathleen 01533
69157 Andres, Mary 01534
69159 Basha, Joshua P M 02667
69164 Charles, Jennifer 03652
69165 Crawford, Kathryn & Earl 03653
69170 Gavin, Luis 07374
69172 Griffin, Al ice 07364
69173 Gustafson, Tim 07378
69175 Hoque Properties 08143
69176 HUdgens, Susan 08540
69177 Irwin, Heidi 09)49
69179 McMahon, Christopher & Suzanne 13685
69182 Newl in, Jeffrey 14523
69183 Ocho, Jess i ca 15231
69184 Panorama Manor 16353
69185 Pearson, Cynthia 16585
69189 Prince, Cl iff 16586
69192 Ramsey, Erick 18464
69194 Robinson, Chanti 18465
69204 Welcome Inn Trailer Park 23471
69205 Yokota, Yvonne 25134
69214 All Phase Electric Supply Co. 01061
69223 Baxter & Co., J H 02008
69345 Quill Corporation 17000
0009
69166 EES Consulting Inc.
69168 Elliott, Joel
69186 Peninsula College
69187 Port Angeles City Light
05140
05053
16011
16083
69190 Public Utility Dist Clallam Co 16038
69191 Qwest 21001
69214 All Phase Electric Supply Co. 01061
.
Description
GL Code
Number
Amount
Architectural,Consultant fees 796 4150 16,658.28
Total for Carnegie Library 16,658.28
Utility deposit rfd-134370003 401 2391200 58.28
Uti l ity o'verpmt rfd-134370003 401 1222200 50.93
Utility overpmt rfd-023604010 401 1222200 86.71
Utility overpmt rfd-023612012 401 1222200 39.79
Utility deposit rfd-017795032 401 2391200 23.43
Utility overpmt rfd-081353003 401 1222200 147.67
Util ity overpmt rfd-012262022 401 1222200 13.78
Util ity overpmt rfd-032948011 401 1222200 195.69
Utility overpmt rfd-030228021 401 1222200 45.30
Util ity deposit rfd-011525012 401 2391200 90.34
Utility overpmt rfd-093378011 401 1222200 21.44
Utility deposit rfd-018589013 401 2391200 37.27
Utility deposit rfd-124238010 401 2391200 81.20
Utility deposit rfd-118583020 401 2391200 129.20
Utility deposit rfd-037575003 401 2391200 32.95
Utility deposit rfd-114570029 401 2391200 33.40
Utility overpmt rfd-114570029 401 1222200 .
Utility overpmt rfd-033332042 401 1222200
Utility overpmt rfd-042331022 401 1222200 309.44
Utility overpmt rfd-000221017 401 1222200 73.37
Utility deposit rfd-063045034 401 2391200 48.11
Utility deposit rfd-052582038 401 2391200 19.00
Utility overpmt rfd-124590004 401 1222200 180.12
Utility overpmt rfd-018783052 401 1222200 100.64
Utility overpmt rfd-018791027 401 1222200 49.75
Conduit 401 1411000 127.44
Cedar poles 401 1414000 13,865.00
Cedar poles 401 1411000 1,178.52
Degreaser 401 2370000 2.46-
Tissue 401 2370000 3.69-
Total for Department 17,098.46
WPAG 2002 Scope pe 02-28-02 911 4901 371.99
UG installation refund 911 39700000 380.92
CADD tuition-John Hebner 914 4310 196.25
Velcro,bin liners 911 3120 44.92
PVC tee 911 3402 .97
Tape,battery,gloves,bolts 911 4810 25.65
03-21 Lauridsen Blvd billing 911 3350 20.01
03-14 Qwest billing 911 4210 327.09
03-14 Qwest billing 911 4210 ~.
Conduit 911 3402
Hubs,nipples 911 3402 26.45
Clear PVC cement 911 3402 92.52
S~() bOlts,lugs,clamp 911 3402 39.36
Conduit 911 3402 95.58
02/04/05-12:56
City of Port Angeles - LIVE MACHINE
April 05 2002
.
CHECK REGISTER
'Date From 03/23/2002 To 04/05/2002
Fnd Opt Check
Number
Vendor
Number
Description
GL Code
Number
Vendor
Name
Receptacle covers,switches 911 3402
Hacksaw blades, handle 911 3501
69234 Business Answerphone Service 02166 April services 911 4810
69236 CEO/Consolidated Elec.Dist.lnc 03267 Mog lamps 911 4810
69259 Den-Ree Productions 04342 TV,Radio marketing-February 915 4410
Radio marketing-March 915 4410
69263 Diversified Resource Center 04052 Additional svcs for January 911 4810
69268 Equifax - Credit Information 05160 Credit checks 911 4150
69280 Flores, Bernie 06009 Refund on unused elect permit 911 32210028
69281 Forks Forum Olympic Herald 06029 City share-Home Show ad 915 4410
69285 General Pacific Inc. . 07034 Telescopic hot stick 911 3501
69287 Grainger Inc. 07015 Plastic dividers 911 3120
69289 Graybar Electric Co. Inc. 07040 Current probe assembly 911 3501
69291 Cost co Credit Card Pmts 03261 Floor mats,tie downs 911 3120
69294 Hartnagel Building supply Inc. 08052 Energy star co-op advertising 915 4410
69296 Highline Equipment Inc. 08063 Polestrap 911 3501
69309 Marsh Mundorf Pratt & Sullivan 13287 WPAG 2002 pe 02-28-02 911 4901:i,.
69321 NWPPA 14013 Hazard Material Mgmt-Ireland 911 4310
69340 Potelco Inc 16537 Release of retainage 930 6510
. 69343 Public Utility Dist Clallam Co 16038 03::28 bill ing 2110 Glass Rd,( 911, 3350;(r~'
69345 Quill Corporation 17000 Degreaser: 911:312o;~If'
Tissue 911'3120)!;
69363 TriAxis Engineering Inc 20274 Fedex.chgs, 930"'4150.7;";
WA St Substation pe 03-01 9304150
69369 Verizon Wireless, Bellevue 01105 03-15 Verizon billing 911 4210
03-15 Verizon billing 911 4210
69379 Winstead Sechrest & Minick PC 23610 Cable renewal pe 02-02. 911 4150
Total for Light
Total for Light Fund
402 69273 Familian NW 06020 Meters 402 1414000
Meters 402 1411000
Total for Department
0007
69152 American Backflow Prevent Assn 01531
69156 American Water Works Assoc 01066
69161 Ben-Ko-Matic 02574
69190 Public Utility Dist Clallam Co 16038
69191 Qwest 21001
Membership application-Becker 7534901
Membership application-Beverfo 753 3101
Hoses 754 3501
03-22 billing-Crown Z Water Rd 753 4710
03-14 Qwest billing 754 4210
03-14 Qwest billing 753 4210
03-16 Qwest billing 754 4210
03-20 Qwest billing 754 4210
03-20 Qwest billing 754 4210
03-20 Qwest billing 754 4210
03-20 Qwest billing 754 4210
03-20 Qwest billing 754 4210
08~ Qwest bi II ing , 754 4210
Database upgrade support 793 4150
.
69196 S & B Inc.
19040
Page 7
Amount
20.09
15.64
160.00
811.27
1,147.50
1,500.00
49.68
32.00
28.80
125.00
325.05
152.34
413.59
212.52
81.24
104.60
893.57
75.00
3,676.58
98.34
32.44
48.68 '"
40.17'\'
3,075.50'
16.31
36.00
1,044.00.
15,903.94
33,002.40
802.80
65.83
868.63
30.00,.
109;00
113.00
17.25
46.73
23.38
30.11
57.42
57.42
57.42
57.42
57.42
57.42
293.76
02/04/05-12:56
City of Port Angeles - LIVE MACHINE
CHECK REGISTER
Date From 03/23/2002 To 04/05/2002
Fnd Opt Check
Number
Vendor
Name
Vendor
Number
69211 AT&T Business Service 01085
69214 All Phase Electric Supply Co. 01061
69215 AmTest Inc. 01034
69216 Anderson & Sons Gravel 01443
69240 Captain T's 03048
69241 Cascade A & E Supplies Co. Inc 03053
69243 Chemsearch 14004
69255 Complete Line, The 03087
69260 Dept of Community Development 03066
69265 Elwha Rock Products 05060
69273 Familian N\.l 06020
69276 Federal Express Corp. 06022
69284 Gateway Companies Inc 07195
69315 Metrocall 20000
69346 Qwest 21001
69348 RadioShack Accounts Receivable 18003
69359 TEC (Treatment Equipment Co) 20259
69362 Transfac Funding Corporation 20059
69366 USA BlueBook 21060
69369 Verizon \.lireless, Bellevue 01105
69370 Video Memories
22010
404 0007
69160 Beckwith & Kuffel
02275
69191
69197
69207
69214
69230
69240
69261
69273
69332
Qwest
TaylorSparks Refrigeration
AT&T \.lireless Services
All Phase Electric Supply Co.
Brem-Air Disposal Inc
Captain T'S
Design One Inc.
Famil i an N\.l
parametrix Inc.
21001
Inc 20290
01404
01061
23060
03048
04164
06020
16155
Description
GL Code
Number
03-15 AT&T billing 753 4210
Split bOlts,lugs,clamp 753 4810
Emergency battery 754 3120
Conduit clip,wrench 793 6510
Silver test 754 4810
Crushed gravel 753 3402
Gravel 753 3402
Shirt,custom embroidery 753 3120
Service on Xerox 2510 copier 754 3120
Service on Xerox 2510 copier 753 3120
Cleaning solution, sprayer 754 3120
Binder clips,tape,pens,pencils 7533101
\.later tests 753 4810
\.later tests 754 3120
Rock products 753 3402
Tees,caps,couplings,elbows 754 3120
Couplings,elbows 754 3120
Couplings,elbows,tees 754 3120
Freight charges 793 4210
Computer, accessories 754 3160
03-23 Metrocall billing 754 4210
03-23 Qwest billing 753 4210
03-23 Qwest billing 754 4210
03-23 Qwest billing 754 4210
03-23 Qwest billing 754 4210
03-20 Qwest billing 754 4210
Telephone,answering machine 754 3101
GAC unit rental-April 793 6510
Freight chgs-Filter units for 793 6510
Meter reader tubes,monocular 753 3402
03-15 Verizon billing 753 4210
03-15 Verizon billing 754 4210
03-15 Verizon billing 754 4210
Copy,edit tapes 754 3120
Copy,edit tapes 754 3120
Apr il 05 2002
Total for Public \.lorks
Total for \.later/\.lastewater Fund
Rebuild leachate pump
Lengthen power sensor cord
03-14 Qwest billing
Remove refrigerant, compressors
Buckmaster a/c 047-048840920
Junction box, hub grip
February recycling
Shirts, custom embroidery
Home show supplies
E3>2
Landfill engineering 2001
755 4810
755 3120
755 4210
755 4810
755 4210
755 4810
755 4150
755 3120
755 4410
755 3120
755 4150
Page 8
.
Amount
29.33
20.32
132.53
31.00
17.00
757.40
605.92
38.83
193.29
193.29
209.15
25~ 15
435.00
306.00
1,419.56
2,109.81
149.80
196.32
7.40
1,8.
6 . 5
57.42
57.42
57.42
40.75
64.91
639.74
291.01
147.04
19.33
8.78
17.70
21.64
25.97
11,309.88
12,178.51
2,624.26
707.20
116.82
486.90
96.6
95
42,802.
52.26
1,748.33
9.66
3,991.64
02/04/05-12:56
.
City of Port Angeles - LIVE MACHINE
Fnd Dpt Check
Number
421 0009
.
.
501
Vendor
Name
69208 A & J Glass Inc
69213 Aircrest Motel
69217 Angeles Electric Inc.
69224 Beane, Bruce
69225 Berson, Joe
69228 Bradshaw, Pam
69235 C & F Insulation
69239 Can-Do Construction
69242 Chadd, Edward
69244 Chinook Motel
69258 Dave's Heating.& "Coo('ing,S.v<<;,~
69269 Erickson, Michelle~~
69272 Everwarm'Hear'th"'& Home,lnc"""
69282 Fosnes, Pam
69286 Glass Services Co. Inc.
69288 Granson, Jeaneine
69310 Mathews Glass Co. Inc.
69314 Meneken, Darrick
69317 Monger, Ann
69325 Oliver, Barbara
69326 Olson, David
69334 Peninsula Heat Company
69352 Rinehart, Cate
69353 Riviera Inn
69375 Wasden, Karl
69312 McMaster-Carr supply Co.
69333 Parts Incorporated
CHECK REGISTER
Date From 03/23/2002 To 04/05/2002
Vendor
Number
01511
R0306
01071
R0307
R0308
R0309
03102
03643
R03~.0*'i~;
R03i~~!'i
04393'~\
R03:l2:, ,\
0501\3"'"
R0313
07037
R0314
13107
R0315
R0316
15057
R0317
16327
18012
R0319
R0318
13202
18126
Description
GL Code
Number
Landfill engineering 2001
Landfill engineering 2001
795 4150
795 4150
April 05 2002
Total for Solid Waste Fund
City rebate program-Bear 913 4986
City rebate program 913 4986
City rebate program-PDN 913 4986
City rebate program 913 4986
City rebate program 913 4986
City rebate program 913 4986
City rebate program-Grandland 913 4986
City rebate program-Hansen 913 4986
City rebate program-Brennis 913 4986
City rebate program-Heilman 913 4986
City rebate program-Thanheiser 913 4986
City rebate program-Surratt 913 4986
City rebate program-Shaltry 913 4986
City rebate program-Huston 913 4986
City rebate program-Reidel 913 4986
Ci1:y.rebate program,; 913 4986",
Ci ty~'rebate. program, 913':'4986~\",,;
City. rebate- program-Reidel.," 913 4986'
City rebate program . 913 4986'
City rebate program-Bourm 913 4986
City rebate program-Bower 913 4986
City rebate program-Bourm 913 4986
City rebate program 913 4986
City rebate program-Ross 913 4986
City rebate program-Liljedahl 913 4986
City rebate program-Lauber 913 4986
City rebate program-Lauber 913 4986
City rebate program 913 4986
City rebate program-Bowers 913 4986
City rebate program-Munkeby 913 4986
City rebate program 913 4986
City rebate program 913 4986
City rebate program 913 4986
City rebate program 913 4986
City rebate program-Harmon 913 4986
City rebate program-Schimschal 913 4986
City rebate program 913 4986
City rebate program 913 4986
City rebate program 913 4986
Total for Conservation Fund
Coupling,carbide inserts
Nozzle,swivel
~e repair kits,cylinders
501 2370000
501 2370000
501 2370000
Page 9
Amount
.88
4,181.57
56,913 .48
1,325.00
780.00
320.00
175 .00
150.00
150.00
1,948;00
1,944.00
2,903.25
1,674.00
222.50
8661146
4,446.00
450.00
513 . 95
54.00
1,260.00
175.00,"
350.00:.:
1,999:'50!f"'c
463. 1 0
868.15
150.00
450.00
781.40
515.00
160.00
55.00
187.50
1,035.80
30.00
100.00
60.00
135::60
1,765.00
950.00
150.00
1,080.00
150~00
30,793.21
6.64-
10.64-
290.58-
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City of Port Angeles - LIVE MACHINE
Fnd Dpt Check
Number
Vendor
Name
0007
69161 Ben-Ko-Matic
69191 Qwest
69199 Tyler & Guy Auto Body Repair
69233 Burrett, Peter W
69243 Chemsearch
69254 Coastline Ford Tractor Co Inc.
69271 Everett Hydraulics Inc
69299 IBS Incorporated
69312 McMaster-Carr Supply Co.
69319 N C Machinery Co.
69333 Parts Incorporated
69368 Valley Freightliner Inc.
69382 Zep Manufacturing Company
502 0002
69191 Qwest
69200 Verizon Wireless, Bellevue
503 0001
69153 AWC Employee Benefit Trust
69178 Kochanek, Cindy Lou
69180 Mike Walling/Rainier EAP
69181 Muller, Will
69219 Bailey, Jim
69220 Balser, Fred
69221 Balser, Sharyn
69226 Bishop, Virgil
69229 Braun, Gary
69237 Cameron, Kenneth
69238 Camporini, Richard
69251 Clallam Co YMCA
69262 Dill, Rick
69264 Dyker, Ralph
69290 Grooms, Michael E
CHECK REGISTER
Date From 03/23/2002 To 04/05/2002
Vendor
Number
02574
21001
20340
02163
14004
03082
05251
09124
13202
14001
18126
22062
26211
21001
01105
01231
11136
18057
13684
02567
02243
02078
02019
02173
03252
03273
03076
04018
04204
07187
Description
Gutter brooms
Gutter brooms
03-14 Qwest billing
Collision repair
Collision repair
Reimburse March mileage
Grease
Hammer knife,bolt kit
Rebuild pump
Charge pump,install gaskets
Cutoff wheels
Coupling,carbide inserts
Rivet nut,signs
Nozzle,swivel
Cable
Door panel,pin
Paddle repair kits,cylinders
Seat belt assembly
Car soap
Apr il 05 2002
GL Code
Number
Total for Department
760 3402
760 3402
760 4210
760 4810
760 3402
760 4310
760 3220
760 3402
760 3402
760 3402.
760 3402
760 3402
760 3402
760 3402
760 3402
760 3402
760 3402
760 3402
760 3101
Total for Public Works
Total for Equipment Services Fund
03-14 Qwest billing
03-15 Verizon billing
250 4210
250 4210
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Amount
307.86-
1,023.59
1,023.59
23.36
862.90
306.13
23.40
211. 12
898.85
3,043.23
1,143.86
84.32
87.56
89.06
140.29
96.77
721.98
3,834.22
1.
13,806.40
13,498.54
70.09
17.21
Total for Information Technology Fund 87.30
April medical
April life insurance
April retirees
April Firemen's pension
Reimburse medical expenses
March EAP services
Claim #02-07
Reimb Medicare premium-April
Disability board claims
Reimb Medicare premium-April
Disability board claims
Reimb Medicare premium-April
Reimb Medicare premium-April
Reimb Medicare premium-April
Disability board claims
Reimb Medicare premium-April
Membership renewal-Connelly
Disability board claims
~~urse medical expenses
Disability board claims
121 4630
121 4632
121 4634
121 4635
121 4630
121 4150
118 4992
121 4635
121 4635
121 4635
121 4635
121 4635
121 4635
121 4635
121 4635
121 4635
121 4150
121 4635
121 4630
121 4635
82,258.68
1,299.84
5,583.65
2,687.95
53.89
330.00
68.17
50.00
46.68
45.50
237.64
94.00
54.00
95.00
~.
399.00
316.00
375.00
37.78
02/04/05-12:56
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Fnd Dpt Check
Number
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602 0002
650
652 0008
698
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69295,
69297
69302
69303
69304
69307
69308
69316
69318
69320
69341
69354
69358
69361
69364
69380
658137887
662146341
City of Port Angeles - LIVE MACHINE
CHECK REGISTER
Date From 03/23/2002 To 04/05/2002
Vendor
Name
Vendor
Number
Healthcare Mgt Administrators 08492
Hunt, James 08176
Johnson, Donald G 10052
Johnson, Harry 10047
Jorissen, Robert R 10013
Lindley, James K. 12019
Loucks, Jasper 12186
Miesel, Phil 13261
Morgan, Roy 13145
NW Admin Transfer Acct 14169
Preston Gates & Ellis LLP 16175
Ryan, Ed 18034
Sweatt, Johnnie 19146."
Thompson, Bruce 20083
Turton, F. Gale 20041
Yoder, Jan 25002
Heal thcare Mgt,Administrators,; 08492
Heal thcare Mgt.;Admini strators' 08492'
69270 Evans; ': Sid
05103
16024
69188 Port Angeles Downtown Assn.
16024
69337 Port Angeles Downtown Assn.
69191 Qwest 21001
69214 All Phase Electric Supply Co. 01061
69346 Qwest 21001
69209 AFSCME Local #1619 01152
69210 AFSCME Local #1619 Scholarship 01153
69266 Employees Association 05041
69267 Washington (Unemp), State of 23178
69277 Firefighter's Local #656 06076
69278 Flex-Plan Services (Payroll) 06062
69298 IBEW Local #997 09034
69323 Office of Support Enforcement 15072
69324 Office of Support Enforcement 15166
69335 Police Association 16156
Description
Reimb Medicare premium-April
Monthly premiums-April
Reimburse medical expenses
Reimb Medicare premium-April
Reimb Medicare premium-April
Reimb Medicare premium-April
Reimb Medicare premium-April
Reimb Medicare premium-April
Reimb Medicare premium-April
Reimb Medicare premium-April
Retirees-April premium
Non-sworn April premium
Sworn-April premium
Prof svcs-Glaubert/Austin
Reimb Medicare premium-April
Reimb,Medicare premium-April
Reimb Medicare premium-April
Disability board claims
Reimburse medical expenses
03-19 Weekly claims pd by;EFT~'
03-26 Weekly claims pd bYiEFT..i
April 05 2002
GL Code
Number
121 4635
117 4601
121 4630
121 4635
121 4635
121 4635
121 4635
121 4635
121 4635
121 4635
121 4634
121 4633
121 4633
119 4150
121 4635
1214635-'
121 4635
121 4635
121.4630
117;460,1"1;.
117\'460~~"
Total for Self - Insurance...Fund
Reimb Medicare premium-April 225 4635
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Amount
54.00
1,628.40
21.92
50.00
54.00
54.00
54.00
85.00
46.10
54.00
7,872.30
13,801.70
17,598.40
947.00
54.00
65 ..70~'
50.00
19.00
274.31
2,650.60
3,090.80
142,686.01
45.50
Total for Firemen's Pension Fund 45.50
Disburse parking stickers
Disburse parking stickers
Disburse PBIA funds
650 2290000
650 2319100
650 2319200
Total for Off - Street Parking Fund
03-14 Qwest billing
Lamp
03-14 Qwest billing
03-23 Qwest billing
868 4210
868 3120
868 4210
868 4210
Total for Esther Webster Trust Fund
Payroll deductions pe 03-31
Payroll deductions pe 03-31
Payroll deductions pe 03-31
Payroll deductions pe 03-31
Payroll deductions pe 03-31
Payroll deductions pe 03-31
Payroll deductions pe 03-31
Payroll deductions pe 03-31
P~t;ll deductions pe 03-31
Payroll deductions pe 03-31
698 2315200
698 2315200
698 2315210
698 2315210
698 2315200
698 2315210
698 2315200
698 2315210
698 2315210
698 2315210
5,243.00
779.00
328.00
6,350.00
23.36
124.86
46.06
60;'50
254 . 78
103.00
166.00'
368.00
296.53
1,100.00
950.96
645.80
824.96
181.38
251.00
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Apr i l 05 2002
CHECK REGISTER
Date From 03/23/2002 To 04/05/2002
Fnd Opt Check Vendor Vendor Description GL Code
Number Name Number Number
69360 Teamsters Local #589 20056 Payroll deductions pe 03-31 698 2315200
69365 US Department of Education 21075 Payroll deductions pe 03~31 698 2315210
69367 United Way (payroll) 21028 Payroll deductions pe 03-31 698 2315240
69373 WSCCCE, AFSCME, AFL-CIO 23167 Payroll deductions pe 03-31 698 2315200
69374 DiMartino/WSCFF Disability 06052 Payroll deductions pe 03-31 698 2315190
Total for Accounts Payable Clearing Fund
Grand Total
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Amount
1,766.00
69.41
414.56
3,056.07
866.51
11,060.18
604,148.89
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FINANCE
DEPARTMENT
Yvonne Ziomkowski
Finance Director
[4601]
Karen Asquith
Accounting Mgr.
[4605]
~ Caro1Ilagar
~istrative Assistant';
[4600]
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FORTANGELES
WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
Date: March 21,2002
To: Mayor Wiggins and City Council
From: Lynne Bryant, Payroll Specialist
Re: Payroll Information for March 31, 2002
For March 31 th, 2002, the payroll was $432,865.13. Overall the year-to-date
increase from 2001 to 2002 is 5.07%. There was a slight change in the General
Fund. There are no significant changes from last pay period.
· The 7.54% decrease in Public Works and Utility Services is the"result
of a vacanc){!,4uring~thed st. half 6f';,2001:',
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Thec\8.48%'f(fecrease'iin'Pa'r~iandiR'ecreation is.th~.resuleofia retirement
payout,in200l~~.
Suggestions and co~entsare welcome.""
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PAYROLL INFORMATION AS OF MARCH 31, 2002
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Current 2001 2002 2001 YTD
Fund/Department for PP # 07 for PP # 07 TOTAL TOTAL VARIANCE
03/31/02 04/01/01 YTD YTD $ %
General Fund
Mayor/Council 8,850.00 8,550.00 300.00 3.51%
City Manager (Adm,HR,Clerk) 12,449.30 11,946.61 86,996.41 82,885.19 4,111.22 4.96%
Superior Performance/OPS 77.70 5,414.66 5,421.24 (6.58) -0.12%
Finance 32,014.39 29,406.98 222,236.36 209,871.28 12,365.08 5.89%
City Attorney 9,814.41 8,744.60 69,785.21 70,891.15 (1,105.94) -1.56%
Community Development 9,906.83 9,282.55 60,296.85 63,748.19 (3,451.34 ) -5.41 %
Police Department 72,860.13 88,687.79 530,080.03 500,868.53 29,211.50 5.83%
Fire Department 52,434.19 52,237.73 378,042.61 359,595.73 18,446.88 5.13%
Public Works and Utility Services 29,049.16 30,939.77 210,429.58 227,598.10 (17,168.52) -7.54%
Park and Recreation 35,577.97 36,808.78 247,760.25 270,720.23 (22,959.98) -8.48%
Facility Maintenance 3,279.30 2,862.94 22,375.95 19,882.50 2,493.45 12.54%
Total General Fund 257,385.68 270,995.45 1,842,267.91 1,820,032.14 22,235.77 1.22%
Economic Development 2,529.35 2,452.08 17,659.16 17,111.28 547.88 3.20%
Pen Com 32,178.90 25,543.80 199,962.52 186,912.09 13,050.43 6.98%
Street 16,800.59 14,799.92 118,242.11 107,722.92 10,519.19 9.77%
Recreation Activities 2,277.10 1,756.27 15,022.82 15,009.89 12.93 0.09%
Electric Utility Fund 48,542.4 7 42,501.33 336,122.07 283,462.35 52,659.72 18.58%
Water 19,271.85 19,240.38 140,353.78 128,978.20 11,375.58 II
Wastewater 13,536.20 13,467.71 101,470.12 94,860.73 6,609.39
Solid Waste 21,953.88 22,739.04 183,663.23 157,304.82 26,358.41 16. ro
Equipment Services 8,827.11 8,380.71 62,135.30 59,581.99 2,553.31 4.29%
Information Technology 6,663.12 6,402.55 46,361.28 44,442.78 1,918.50 4.32%
Firemen's Pension 5,568.82 5,113.08 455.74 8.91%
Esther Webster Trust 2,898.88 2,758.88 20,242.29 19,473.52 768.77 3.95%
Total Payroll 432,865.13 431,038.12 3,089,071.41 2,940,005.79 149,065.62 5.07%
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WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
April 16,2002
MA YOR WIGGINS AND CITY COUNCIL
Glenn A. Cutler, Director of Public Works & Utilities
Water Utility Materials Bid Award, Schedule A
Summary: It is necessary to bid water utility materials on an annual basis. Bids for water
utility materials were opened on March 5, 2002. The call for bids included Schedule A (water
meters), Schedule B (pipe and fittings), and Schedule C (fire hydrants). Schedules Band C were
awarded to Familian N.W. and H. D. Fowler, respectively, on March 19,2002. The apparent low
bidder for Schedule A items is not able to provide material that meets the specifications at the
quoted price. The second low bidder Badger Meter Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is able to
provide the specified Schedule A items.
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Recommendation: Permit H. D. Fowler"towithdraw<theirbid forSchedule.I'Aitems.without
penalty and authorize the Public Works and Utilities Department'personneltopurchase\,~'
Schedule A items from Badger Meter Inc.
Back2round / Analysis: The Water Division of Public Works and Utilities annually bids
water utility materials. Bids were opened on March 5, 2002. The call forbidsinc1uded Schedule
A (water meters), Schedule B (pipe and fittings), and Schedule C (fire hydrants).
Schedules Band C were awarded to Familian N.W. and H. D. Fowler, respectively, on March
19,2002. The apparent low bidder for Schedule A, H. D. Fowler of Bremerton, requested to
withdraw its bid because its price was for water meters that did not meet the specifications. The
specifications for water meters has not been changed from past years. H.D. Fowler has been the
successful bidder in the past. During the review process a bidder (not the low bidder) advised
that H. D. Fowler was not able to meet the specifications at the quoted price. Upon discussion
with H. D. Fowler it was determined that the type of water meter provided in the past functioned
well but did not meet the specifications due to the type of mechanism utilized for recording water
consumption. Because H.D. Fowler has been permitted to provide a non-conforming meter in the
past it was determined that H.D. Fowler should be permitted to withdraw their bid without
penalty. Future bid specifications will be modified to permit more than one type of water meter
to be proposed.
. Therefore, it is recommended that 1) H. D. Fowler be permitted to withdraw their bid for
Schedule A items with out penalty; and 2) Schedule A items be purchased from the second low
bidder, Badger Meter Inc., Milwaukee, WiscoIij~, who has confirmed that they will provide
items that will meet the specifications. The 20M~udget has sufficient funds available for the bid
items.
The bids were reviewed and analyzed as follows:
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H. D. Fowler, Bremerton
Badger Meter Inc., Milwaukee, WI
Familian N.W., Sequim
Hersey Meters, Cleveland, NC
Hughes Supply, Tacoma
U.S. Filter, Puyallup
$18,859.80 + tax (request to withdraw)
$20,575.60 + tax
$20, 913.07 + tax
$21,060.20 + tax
$23,548.27 + tax
$23,729.80 + tax
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CITY COUNCIL MEMO
CITY MANAGER'S CALENDAR / REPORT
April 16, 2002
Law Enforcement Advisory Committee Meeting
Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, April 16 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 18 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 19 12:00 noon
Monday, April 22 7:30 a.m.
Wednesday, April 24 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 24 7:00 p.m.
City Council Meeting
Comprehensive Park Open Space and Recreation Plan Workshop
(Hamilton School)
Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting
Downtown Forward Executive Committee Meeting
Planning Commission Meeting
Wednesday, May 1 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 2 8:15 a.m.
Tuesday, May 7 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 8 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 16 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 24 10:00 a.m.
Public Development Association Bd of Directors Meeting
Gateway Committee Meeting - confirmed
City Council Meeting
Planning Commission Meeting
Utility Advisory Committee Meeting
Parks, Recreation, & Beautification Commission Meeting
City Council Meeting
Law Enforcement Advisory Committee Meeting
Finance Committee Meeting
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WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
April 16,2002
MAYOR WIGGINS AND CITY COUNCIL
Glenn A. Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities
Leak Detection 2002 Results
Summary: The City has contracted with Utility Services Associates to locate leaks in the water
distribution system for the past twelve years. Detecting and repairing these leaks results in
recovery of water revenue and water conservation. This year's leak detection survey was
performed from February 19th through February 22nd. The estimated combined water loss that
was detected and repaired was found to be 55,800 gallons per day.
Recommendation: Information Only
Background / Analysis: Each year the WaterIWastewater Collection Division contracts with
Utility Services Associates to perform a leak detection survey of the water distribution system.
This year's leak survey was performed over a four day period. Extremely sensitive sound
amplification instruments and computer based correlations are used for pinpointing leaks.
The general location of the survey was from Lauridsen Boulevard to Railroad Avenue and
Lincoln Street to Cedar Street. This year's survey inspected 92,003 lineal feet (17.5 miles) of
water distribution mains. A total of seven leaks were detected with an estimated water loss of
55,800 gallons of water per day. These Jeaks were generally small in nature, less then 10 gallons
per minute, but substantial in cumulative effect over a 24-hour time period. All of the leaks that
were detected have been repaired.
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eETROPOLITAN COMMUNICATIONS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, PROJECT 9920
PROJECT Community Telecommunications Action Plan PROJECT NO. 9920
CONSULTANT NAME: Metropolitan Communications Consultants
ACCOUNT CHARGE NO. 0104/4150
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1. Telecommunications $17,500.00 $17,500.00 $17,500.00 100.00%
Ordinance
2. Future Needs and $40,000.00 $40,000.00 $40,000.00 100.00%
Interests
3. Business Planning $35,000.00 $35,000.00 $35,000.00 100.00%
. Northland $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 100.00%
egotiation
5. Provider $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 100.00%
Development
6. Fiber Optic Pilot $35,000.00 $35,000.00 $28,910.00 82.60%
Project
7. Consortium $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $11,302.28 45.21%
Planning
8. Consortium $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $2,925.00 11.70%
Solicitation
9. Contingency $4,625.00 $4,625.00 $2,127.50 46.00%.
Totals $227,125.00 $227,125.00 $182,764.78 80.47%
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BROWN & CALDWELL, WASTEWATER SERVICES 2000, PROJECT 20-2S.06
eECT Wastewater Services 2000
CONSULTANT NAME: Brown & Caldwell
PROJECT NO. 20-25.06
ACCOUNT CHARGE NO. 795/4150
DATE AGREEMENT SIGNED BY COUNCil: Oct. 17.2000 AUTHORIZED AMOUNT: $368.657.93
AGREEMENT EXPIRES June 30. 2002
BilLINGS THRU: March 29. 2002
1. Admin. & Coordination $40,000 $54,417.57 $44,417.57 $19,317.59 43.49%
2. Continuing Collection System Activities $100,000 $81,253.98 $81,253.98 $82,301.56 101.29%
3. CSO Treatment Technologies $10,000 $6,610.35 $6,610.35 $0.00 0.00%
4.Gap Analysis for Federal Programs $30,000 $32,917.79 $32,917.79 $32,882.1 0 99.89%
5. CSO Reduction Alternatives Evaluation $100,000 $97,495.41 $97,495.41 $2,010.27 2.06%
6. Financial Framework to Implement $20,000 $19,398.55 $19,398.55 $0.00 0.00%
Preferred Alternative
.llection System Modeling - Directed $15,000 $14,995.13 $0.00 $114.85 NA
Ices
8.General Directed Services $40,000 $40,641.78 $10,641.78 $9,130.62 85.80%
Misc. composting, annexation, and
stormwater analysis/support.
9. Task Deleted $0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 NA
10. Assistance with Storm Water Permitting $25,000 $20,927.37 $75,922.50 $20,610.20 27.15%
Totals $380,000 $368,657.93 $368,657.93 $166,367.19 45.13%
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~ETRIX, LANDFILL SERVICES 2000, PROJECT 20-24.06
~ECT Landfill Services 2000 PROJECT NO. 20-24.06
CONSULTANT NAME: Parametrix
ACCOUNT CHARGE NO. 795/4150
DATE AGREEMENT SIGNED BY COUNCIL: Oct. 26. 2000 AUTHORIZED AMOUNT: $295.284
AGREEMENT EXPIRES March 31.2002
BILLINGS THRU: February 22. 2002
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1. Gen. Operations Asst. $100,000.00 $85,798.00 $99,513.53 115.99%
2. Regulatory Coordination $35,000.00 $30,831.00 $25,800.81 83.68%
3. Rev. Dev. & Closure Plan $40,000.00 $38,929.00 $37,648.51 96.71%
4.Co-Composting Design Report $50,000.00 $49,726.00 $26,080.22 52.45%
5. Long Range Planning Report $50,000.00 $50,000.00 $49,513.21 _ 99.03%
6. Directed Services $25,000.00 $40,000.00 $26,860.98 67.15%
. Soil Balance Assessment ($8,405.38) NA
6b.125 }'I Street ($18,455.60) NA
Totals $300,000.00 $295,284.00 $265,417.26 89.89%
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PROJECT Various Water System Related ConsultinQ Services PROJECT NO. 20-28
BILLINGS THRU: March 29. 2002
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2. GWI Services $323,500.00 $80,408.00 $139,398.00 $102,657.29 73.64%
3. Black Diamond Improvements $175,000.00 $160,101.00 $126,934.00 $127,171.51 100.19%
l4iabodY His. Res emir Cover $125,000.00 $84,581.00 $109,815.00 $50,551.93 46.03%
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6. Directed Services $160,000.00 $44,330.00 $105,455.00 $31,443.42 29.82%
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6b. Surge Tank Specs ($6,959.73)
6c. Eastern UGA Annex. ($14,811.34)
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PUBLIC WORKS
& UTILITIES
DEPARTMENT
Glenn A. Cutler
Director [4801]
Phyllis Rasler
Administrative Assistant
[4800]
Cate Rinehart
Administrative Assistant
[4700]
Ken Ridout
Deputy Director [4802]
. Gary Kenworthy
Deputy Director
and
City Engineer [4803]
Scott McLain
Deputy Director [4703]
Jim Harper
Electrical Engineering Mgr.
[4702]
Larry Dunbar
Power Resources Mgr.
[4710]
DOyle McGinley
Water, Wastewater Collection
Superintendent [4855]
Pete Burrett
Equipment Services
Superintendent [4835]
Dave Ireland
Light Operations Manager
[4731]
Jeff D. Young
Treat. Plant Superintendent
[4845]
Tom McCabe
Solid Waste
Superintendent [4872]
Steve Evans
_fill Supervisor [4873]
ike Horton
Str t Maintenance Supervisor
[4825]
FORTANGELES
WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
DATE:
April 16,2002
TO:
Michael Quinn, City Manager
FROM:
Glenn A. Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities
RE:
Status Report on Fire Hall Roof Repairs
The final report "Port Angeles Fire Station Limited Roof Deck Investigation" has
been received. The consultant, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE), concludes that
the "roof decay is a result of warm, moist air infiltrating to and condensing at the underside
of portions of the roof deck." Copies of the report have been forwarded to the Washington
Cities Insurance Authority (WCIA) and all other concerned parties.
The preliminary cost estimate for the roof deck structural repairs and roofing
membrane system replacement is approximately $400,000. Design costs are estimated at
$40,000. WCIA is reviewing the final report and repair estimate and has indicated that we
can expect a determination ofliability in six to eight weeks.
In order to avoid any further delay a contract amendment is being prepared to have
WJE provide design services for the permanent repairs. The amendment will require the
approval of the City Council and should be ready for consideration at the May 7, 2002
Council meeting.
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Pl'R.7t quarter{y reyort Jan. - March 2002
PI:K:4 liaasome contact from :Mutsu regarding tlie
yackage sent to tlie Jr. .:4mbassadOrs tliat were not abk to
come to Port .:4ngeks because if tlie terrorist attack StyJt.
11th. :JJie yackage was receiyea witli great excitement.
:JJie tliiraCity WideJqpanese clUb meeting was liefdon
Saturday :Marcli 9tli at tlie Senior Citizen ana
Community Center. We aitfsome Jqpanese cooking ftr our
lUnch. :JJiere were qprox. 40 yeqpk in attendance. :JJie
students assisteaseyera/Jqpanese women if our
community inyrtyJaring tliree kindS ifsusli~ tonkats~
anacurry rice.
four Peninsula cotZegeJqpanese students came ana
lie!jJed: We liaa a wondeiful; delicious lUnch.
PI:K:4 met witli members if tlie international committee
at Port .:4ngeks centra/services building to tatli about
ftreign students attending p..:4.:JI:s. in tlie future. :JJie
meetingftcuseaonJ-J 'VisaJ: PI:RJ:llias a Sister City
Internationa/connection tliat coulifassist in getting J-J
visa J: :JJiis committee is currentfj; working on making
connections witli Chinese students ana yossilik students
from :Mutsu.
7analiu Senior :JIigli Schoo/students in :Mutsu graditatea
on :Marcli JSt. PI:K:4 sent a congratulations ktter to
Princfpa/Xamigori anatlie students. We wilTbe
receiving a video if tlie ceremony ana we wilT be sending
a video if tlie Port .:4ngeks :JIigh Sclioo/gradUation
ceremony to 7t:znabu.
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7Jie ftiendS/ifp :BridiJe at- t-/ie Fst-uary is current-Ii; being .
worEed on. 'We wilt be liaving a ceremony t-/iis summer
wlien tlie delellationftom :MUtSU arrives fir tlie Summer
Institute.
'We are st-iIt worEing onyli:tns t-o fiave some yossilite
exc/ianges wir/i business yeqpte andyerfiqps a t-eac/ier t-o .
come ftom :MUtSU and -!penatime workinll in Port
JInlleles.
7Jiere wiltbe no groZij? travelt-o Mut-SUftom our sc/ioolS
t-/iis year. 7Jiis was a decision made by our sc/iool districr.
We are flanninll on a trIP neXt year. '
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PI2U2l President
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HOTEL/MOTEL GRANT
FIRST QUARTER REPORT
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JANUARY 1, 2002 - MARCH 31,2002
We, at the Port Angeles Parks & Recreation Department, have been very busy
during the first quarter of 2002 with recreational activities that have brought additional
tourists to Port Angeles. In keeping with our goal to impact tourism through the
promotion and hosting at recreational events, we respectfully submit our First Quarter
Report.
We promoted and coordinated one adult and three youth basketball tournaments
during the first quarter, one in January, one in February, and two in March. The Martin
Luther King Classic, held January 19-20 for boys' and girls' teams, attracted 32 teams
from out-of-town. The Presidents' Day Tourney, held February 16-17, also for boys' and
girls' teams, attracted 44 teams from out-at-town. And the Spring Hoopfest, a boys'
tournament held March 9-10, brought 28 teams into town.
The Washington Recreation Basketball Federation's men's "A" State
Tournament, was held March 23-24. A total at six out-at-town teams participated.
We also worked with the Port Angeles Swim Club to help promote the AII-
Comers Swim Meet, January 12-13, which attracted over 300 people to Port Angeles
for the weekend.
In summary, the five events held during the first quarter of 2001 attracted over
2,500 visitors, spending approximately $190,000.00 in Port Angeles.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
Port Angeles, Washington 98362
March 27 , 2002
7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Bob Philpott, Fred Norton, Fred Hewins, Chuck Schramm,
Mary Craver, Rick Porter,. one vacancy
Staff Present:
Brad Collins, Sue Roberds, Scott Johns, Lou Haehnlen
Public Present:
Len Rasmussen, ArIa Holzschuh
APPROV AL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Philpott noted that on page 7, Condition No.7 should be corrected to read "An
L.I. D. No Protest Agreement... in the event of future development shall be signed ..." The elections
vote on page 11 should be corrected to signify that Commissioner Hewins voted.in the negative
when elected as Vice Chair. The sentence should read "The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Norton and passed 62 - B1 with Commissioner Hewins voting in the negative. Also on page 7, under
Staff Reports, the third sentence was corrected to read "... when it was his turn to speak he let
Council know..." Commissioner Philpott moved to approve the March 13, 2002, minutes with
the corrections as noted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hewins and passed 6 -
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CONTINUED BUSINESS:
Comprehensive Plan Amendments: Continued discussion of 2002 amendments to
Comprehensive Plan
Director Collins introduced the discussion by noting that the deadline for submittal of
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map for 2002 is March 31, 2002. He
responded to several questions regarding the proposal by City staff to independently, or through
public/private partnerships, develop property owned by the City of Port Angeles located on Del
Guzzi Drive.
Commissioner Porter wished to reveal that he is on the Cascadia Theater for the Performing
Literary Arts board and is counsel to the group. Mr. Collins responded that Commissioner Porter
may still act on Comprehensive Plan amendment issues because the issues are legislative in nature.
Aria Holzschuh, 1051/2 East First Street, Port Angeles, Executive Director o/the Port
Angeles Downtown Associatton was present to represent the Port Angeles Downtown Association's
(P ADA) proposed amendments that were outlined specifically in a letter from the P ADA dated
March 22, 2002. Ms. Holzschuh spoke about the P ADA's vision of a Downtown promenade which
would include improvements along the Port Angeles waterfront. It is suggested that the walkway
along the north side of Railroad Avenue between Lincoln and Oak Streets be widened to allow such
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a promenade use. Ms. Holszchuh responded to questions regarding the purchase of art works on
display in the Downtown and also noted that Port Angeles is a certified National Mainstreet
Community, which designation is becoming more and more difficult to achieve. The Downtown
Association is proud to announce that there have been 54 new businesses established within the
Central Business District with 460 new employees since 1976 for a total employee count of 1500.
This is a significant improvement to the area which has experienced a down slide for many years.
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PROPOSED MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - MCA 01-02 _ CITY OF
PORT ANGELES. City-Wide: Suggested changes to the City's sign, parking,
environmental, subdivision, and zoning regulations (Titles 14-17). The changes were
largely recommended by the Citizens Code Advisory Committee appointed by the
City Council in 2001. (Continued from the March 13,2002.)
Director Collins reviewed proposed changes to Section 14.01.090 of the Municipal Code.
Lou Haehnlen, Building Official, explained that a factor in the revision of the wording is to make
the appeal section more understandable. At present it is often difficult to make people aware that
while they can appeal the Building Official's interpretation of a code, they cannot appeal the
directives of the codes themselves.
Commissioner Norton, who also serves on the Building Code Board of Appeals, added that
there is a very common misperception of the terminology "variance" versus "appeal". The
misinterpretation of the terminology may never disappear, but the suggested amended wording
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Aria Holszchuh, 105 1/2 East First Street, Executive Director of the Port Angeles
Downtown Association, explained that although the Downtown's existing sign ordinance
specifically prohibits A-frame signs in the Downtown, times have changed and the current sentiment
is to allow A-frame signs within given parameters. Such signs have become a valuable method of
advertising particularly in pedestrian-oriented areas. The use of A-frame signs should be under
specific conditions. She presented pictures of A-frame signs from other communities that were
attached to the ground such that their locations were dependable.
The Commission took a break at 8:50 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:55 p.m.
Considerable general discussion on sign issues including the size of existing signs in the
UGA and what their permissibility would be if in the City was discussed. Additional minor changes
that are intended to be included in the amendments were outlined. It was noted that the proposed
amendments to the sign regulations are mainly wordsmithing and rearrangement for logical reading.
Director Collins noted that billboards are being recommended as larger than have been earlier
allowed. Six hundred (600) square foot billboards are proposed as off-premise signs in the
Commercial Arterial zone rather than the current maximum of 400 square feet which is permitted
only in the Industrial Heavy zone at present. The CA zone is an automobile-oriented zone and
amendments are intended to relate the intensity of the zone to the sign that is allowed.
A suggestion was submitted by a commercial sign business person that temporary signs be
permitted for commercial events as well as for community-oriented events as is now permitted. .
Community-oriented activities such as the United Way blood drive or Arts n' Action are currently
permitted as temporary community events. The proposal is to allow temporary signs, usually
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banners, to be placed for commercial uses such as special sales for a specified duration of time and
under specific circumstances. Discussion ensued as to what is a banner as opposed to a banner sign,
pennants, and fluttering devices, and how they are designed and used. It was agreed that a new
definition should be created clarifying what a banner is as opposed to what is a cloth sign.
Commissioner Norton noted that moving readerboard signs, those with changing messages,
are not addressed in the existing regulations except that it appears that such a sign would be
prohibited as flashing, moving, and rotating signs are currently prohibited.
At the Chair's direction and previous concurrence of the Commission, discussion ended due
to the lateness of the hour at Section 14.36.080 Prohibited Signs to be continued at the April 10
meeting.
Mr. Collins indicated that if specific issues are not finalized at the April 10 meeting, there
is no specific deadline, and certain issues may be continued for discussion to Mayor beyond with
no consequence.
Commissioner Porter noted that one state flag and two national flags are exempt from sign
regulations per site. He noted that many national flags are in the shape of a typical banner. Would
they be prohibited? Mr. Collins answered that most flags are banners while most pennants are
banners that are shaped like flags but ifit's a flag, even ifin the shape ofa banner, it's a flag.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
STAFF REPORTS
None.
REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
Commissioner Norton stated that he will be unavailable until probably June. He asked to be
excused for personal reasons. The Commission agreed.
Commissioners Norton and Philpott attended the special City/County meeting on March 16,
2002, where new stormwater issues and regulations were discussed. They agreed that the regulations
will appear onerous to most and controlling to others. Mr. Collins noted that he would arrange for
the City's Public Works and Utilities Department to make an individual presentation to the
Commission regarding the upcoming regulations and the City's intentions to establish a stormwater
utility.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Brad Collins, Secretary
Chuck Schramm, Chair
PREPARED BY: s. Roberds
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Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission
March 21,2002
Minutes
I. Call to Order
The March 21, 2002 meeting of the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission was
called to order in the Vem Burton Center meeting room at 7 :02 pm by Chairman, David
Morris.
II. Roll Call
Members Present: Damaris Rodriguez; Diana Tschimperle, Patrick Deja, Chuck
Whidden, Matt Kirsch, Larry Little and David Morris.
Staff Present: Marc Connelly, Jerry Cole, Barbara Oliver, and Mari A. Bilsborrow
Audience Present: George Snyder, Martha Baidarka, Mr & Mrs Win Miller and Brian
Gowley (peninsula Daily News).
III. 'Approval of Minutes & Audio Tape Disposition"
Chuck Whidden mentioned that in the first paragraph, seconded sentence, on page four
the statement should read 'at the conclusion of the hearing', not "at the conclusion of the
meeting". Also, within Dennis Yakovich's comments it should state, "include White's
Creek in this park, if possible".
Pat Deja moved to approve the February 21, 2002 minutes as amended and dispose of the
tapes in the usual manner. Upon call for the question, Matt Kirsch seconded the motion
which carried unanimously.
IV. Items From Audience not on the Agenda
None
V. Legislation
Pool User Reinstatement Hearing:
Marc Connelly, Parks Director, reminded the Commission that the hearing procedure
summary has been covered in the February 21, 2002 Park Commission Minutes. He
further mentioned that the hearing tonight is an opportunity for the Parks Commission to
hear testimony from all those parties of record from the prior hearing who wish to speak.
He also directed comments to the audience regarding decorum and conduct during the .
meeting; a hearing in which all will have the opportunity to give testimony. The
Commission has, at any time, the opportunity to ask questions of those speaking.
The order of testimony identified Mr. Snyder first and others according to the order of the
roll sheet.
Mr. George Snyder, 1005 West 15th, Apt. #A, stated that he was applying to have the
suspension from the swimming pool (William Shore Pool) lifted so he can return. Since
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the suspension he has swum, off and on, for Over two years at the Sequim Pool without
complaints from anyone. Mr. Snyder stated that in his letter of re-application he has
extended the invitation for anyone to check this out. He went on to say that going to
Sequim is a hardship given his age and physical condition. Since he no longer drives,
he relies ou public transportation to make the trip which takes approximately three hours
(rouud-trip) with three transfers. He reiterated that he's beeu doiug this for two years
without any complaiuts from the Sequim Pool. He uow wishes to regain rights to swim
in William Shore Pool.
David Morris asked Mr. Snyder ifhe had any written comments from anyone at the
Sequim pool which would verify his "no complaint" statement.
Mr. Snyder stated that he did not have any such written statemeut but he could certainly
get one if the Park Commission would like.
Chuck Whidden asked Mr. Snyder ifhis three hour bus trip to Sequim included
scheduling time. Mr. Snyder responded that the time was approximate as he needed to
transfer to three buses before reaching his destination.
Mr. Morris asked how long it would take him to get to William Shore Pool. Mr. Snyder
responded that it would take him ten minutes, each way.
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Mr. Whiddeu asked how much swim time and specific times of day he spent at the pool.
Mr. Snyder respouded that he speut forty miuutes approximately three times a week, but
he is not tied to any particular schedule.
David Morris asked Mr. Snyder that apart from the fact he suggests there were no
complaints from the Sequim pool, does he have any other arguIl}ent that would suggest to
the Park Commission there is anything he has done or can show the Park Commission he
has done that would indicate his behavior has been changed.
Mr. Snyder stated that he'd beeu swimming in Sequim without complaints. He continued
to say that he does not deny that his behavior was somewhat inappropriate, however he
feels he has changed his behavior and stated it wiII not happen again. Mr. Snyder
continued to state that this was the first time in his life he'd been reprimanded for
apparently looking too hard at Women.
Mr. Whiddeu asked Mr. Snyder ifhe nonnally swam with some type of eye glass. Mr.
Snyder responded that he did as the chlorine bothers his nose and eyes therefore he uses a .
mask and snorkel. Mr. Whidden asked Mr. Snyder ifhe were staying underwater too
long. Mr. Snyder stated that he swims with his face in the water using the snorkel to
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David Morris asked Ms. Baidarka that since Mr. Snyder has admitted there was a time of
inappropriate behavior and also states there was a time of appropriate behavior, does this
have no relevance to Ms. Baidarka? Ms. Baidarka asked: is she supposed to believe '
what Mr. Snyder says?
Diana Tschimperle stated that she feels Ms. Baidarka believes Mr. Snyder has not had
appropriate behavior at anytime. She also reiterated that tonight Mr. Snyder felt he did
have appropriate behavior and the last complaint was bogus. Ms. Tschimperle feels that
Ms. Baidarka does not believe this.
Damaris Rodriguz asked the date of the last complaint. According to records it was the
time prior to January 1999; the time Mr. Snyder felt he was acting appropriately. He was
suspended by staff in October 1998, and subsequently appealed to the.jPark Commission
and was suspended indefinitely in January 1999.
Martha Baidarka stated that Mr. Snyder has been staring at her nearly naked body as
often as he feels like it for years and years no matter what anyone says to him, he
continues to do it. Therefore she has no faith he will change. Jfhe's there while she's
swimming she'll need to leave which is the only way she will be able to handle it. She
also stated that she and Sheila (Miller) shouldn't have been the only ones invited to attend
the meeting tonight.
Larry Little explained to Ms. Baidarka the reason for this hearing was when staff
imposed the original suspension in1999, and since there is appellate procedures in all
appeals, it was decided to make the suspension indefinite. The term "indefinite" gives
anyone who may be suspended the morally, legally, and ethical right to appeal any
decision. This hearing is not being held to open old wounds; the purpose is to decided
on what to do now.
David Morris called for further questions from the Commission.
Mrs. Win Miller, P.O. Box 863, Port Angeles, added her testimony by saying she has a
dilemma and hopes the Commission will help answer it. She stated she is standing before
the Park Commission tonight as a victim of Mr. Snyder's habitual stalking. Stalking that
occurs at the city-owned William Shore Pool. William Shore Pool is on the approved list
ofwellness centers which her employer encourages her to attend. It was her employer
she went to when Mr. Snyder's list of victims grew because she refused to become his
"show girl". Mrs. Miller acquainted the Park Commission of her history oflearning to
swim when the pool was first built until the present time. It's in William Shore's
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memory that she wants everyone to remember that little girls, your children and
grandchildren, are growing up at the pool. She also wants everyone to remember that
high school girls are turning out for teams and working as guards for extra money.
Remember that some women with low self esteem visit the pool asking those in the
locker room if it is safe to swim "in there". Some may be your friends and co-workers.
Remember Martha's many unanswered complaints and think about how many other
women never came forward and never came back. She stated that it's a shame that she
has so very many fond memories of the pool and the only bad ones are aboot a swimming
stalker, George Snyder.
She mentioned earlier that she has a dilemma; her yearly pool pass is expiring and she has
$200.00 to spend. She'd like to know if she should take her business to S equim or keep it
in Port Angeles?
David Morris asked for questions from the Commission.
Chuck Whidden asked Mrs. Miller how often she swims. She stated that she swims five
days a week, early bird Monday through Friday and doesn't see Mr. Snyder at this time. .
Mr. Whidden also asked Mrs. Miller what she would like to see happen. She responded
by saying "it's a lovely bus ride to Sequim".
Mr. Win Miller, P.G Box 863, Port Angeles, was invited to give testimony. Mr. Miller
stated that since he was indirectly involved with this issue through his wife, he could
only convey to the Park Commission how many times over the years this was occurring
he has dealt with his wife being upset. He wished to make a few statements about
assumptions or statements about nothing being wrong at the pool. No one knows for sure
if Mr. Snyder has changed. Mr. Miller felt that there would be more credibility to Mr.
Snyder's statement that he'd changed if there were testimony from a professional person.
He doesn't understand how Mr. Snyder could possibly be reinstated without
documentation from a therapist or professional conclusions. He felt that if Mr. Snyder's
behavior happened in Sequim, it will happen here. Mr. Miller knows that there are other
ladies who have complained that are not in attendance tonight. Perhaps if there were
invitations sent to others they would testify. Mr. Miller understands how upset his wife is
in regards to this issue. He also expressed his discontent and anger.
David Morris asked for questions from Park Commission.
Chuck Whidden questioned a memo from Dennis Dickson, Assist. City Attorney, written
in 1996, and asked staff to determine who attorney Buckins was and what was his
involvement in the development of the revised pool rules? This information was not .
available at this time, but it will be researched.
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David Morris called for the public hearing portion of the meeting to be closed. Matt
Kirsch moved to close the public hearing portion of this meeting. Upon call for the
question, Chuck Whidden seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Staff reminded those in attendance that this issue will be deliberated at a public meeting
on April 11, 2002.
Discussion ensued in regards to the date of the deliberation. Calling a special meeting
gives this issue the importance it deserves instead of waiting an entire month before a
decision is made. Perhaps when the hearing policy is brought back to the Commission
for formal adoption changes can be made so the entire process is very clear.
It was pointed out that public hearing deliberations cannot be discussed in a closed
seSSIOn.
The Commission discussed requesting documentation on Mr. Snyder's behavior from the
Sequim Aquatic Center; is this incumbent on the Commission or Mr. Snyder to ask for
this information? This issued wouldn't need addressing if Mr. Snyder had provided
documentation from Sequim when he sent the initial letter of appeal. Larry Little pointed
out that the decision needs to be made on the evidence given. Diana Tschimperle stated
that she couldn't make a decision on the evidence given as the Commission hadn't heard
any testimony that was different (from the 1999 hearing).
Ms. Tschimperle felt there mistake of using the term "indefinite" (which means he can
appeal at any time) in the first suspension,. She was under the impression at that time,
when Mr. Snyder was given the suspension, that he would not at any time be allowed
back in the pool, ever.
It was felt, by those members on the Commission in 1999, at that time Mr. Snyder
recognized that he had a problem. The Commission assumed there was some possibility
for improvement in the individual and there seemed to be some evidence that Mr. Snyder
was seeking to identify his problem and find a way out of it. Unfortunately at tonight's
meeting there didn't seem to be proof ofthis process.
Larry Little felt there was an abundance of evidence given through the original process
therefore before he would choose to change the original decision he would want to see
overwhelming evidence initiated by the person making the appeal that the behavior had
been changed and the offense would never again occur.
A letter from Sequim Aquatic Center regarding Mr. Snyder was distributed to the
Commission. It was found to be non-committal.
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Mr. Little felt the Commission needs to look at the entire history and process of what
happened three to four years ago to make that initial decision. Then make the current
judgment from that evidence as the original documentation .and process Was very good.
Mr. Little would like to see overwhelming evidence initiated by the individual making
the appeal.
Park Commission discussed what evidence they would like Mr. Snyder to produce. Mr.
Snyder admitted three years ago that he needed counseling, therefore the Commission
would like to see evidence or documentation from a counselor that they met with this
patient dUring a period of time and find the patient recognizing areas of needed behavior
modification. This has not been done.
Diana Tschimperle felt that written documentation wasn't sufficient; witnesses needed to
be in attendance.
Lany Little commented that it doesn't matter how many people were "violated", he feels
that ifthere is sufficient evidence of only OUe violation, that would be enough.
Chuck Whidden inquired if Mr. Snyder could also be asked when did he stop swimming .
at the Sequim pool in light that he no longer has a swim pass.
Lany Little iuquired as to What kiud of consideration does the Commission give to the
individuals who feel so strongly about not wanting Mr. Snyder at the William Shore
Pool? If Mr. Snyder comes back with great documeutation on how well he's been
rehabilitated, does the Commission consider this or the other people's testimony. Mr.
Kirsch pointed out that the decision ueeds to be made on the best infonnation available.
Staffpointed out that for the PUl]Joses of tonight's meeting the hearing has been closed.
If the Commission wishes to ask for additioual documentation, the hearing will need to be
reopened in order for the other participants to hear, see and respond to it. The
Commission should consider if ample time has been given to all parties in order to
compare infonnation to give to this Board for consideration.
Lany Little moved that the Commission close the infonnation gathering portion of this
hearing and make their decision based upon the evidence provided to them, at this point,
on April 11, 2002. Diana Tschimperle seconded the motion.
For point of diSCUSSion, David Morris felt that Mr. Snyder didn't know nnr understand
What documentation he needed to produce tonight to defend himself
Upon can for the question, the motion carried unanimously.
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Park Commission
March 21, 2002
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VI. Other Considerations
None
VII. Park Board Late Items
David Morris asked staff for a synopsis ofthe Erickson Park playground project and the
process for making decisions on the configuration. Staff reviewed the process thus far
and assured the Commission that he is making sure he reinforces the stand that all the
trees on that site stay unless they do not survive due to construction or hazard issues.
Currently Parks is conducting a process of preparing a site survey of all the trees
(diameter, location), so when the architect does the final design all issues will be
addressed as far as trees, moving of utilities, etc. Two project managers will be sent to
oversee the construction making sure everything is built to specification. Staffwill be
regularly updating the Commission on this project.
The fund raising committee is also raising money for a maintenance endowment and a
volunteer pool to help with upkeep.
Matt Kirsch discussed Park Commissions meeting requirement & involvement in the
Park Comprehensive Plan process.
Staff reiterated that it certainly is important to have Park Commission involvement &
representation, but there is no need for all members to be in attendance at all meetings.
At staffs suggestion Park Commission voted, with a unanimous show of hands, to have
their next regular meeting on April 11th instead of April 18th (date of the Comprehensive
Plan meeting).
VIII. Executive Session
None
IX. Adjournment:
Chuck "Whidden moved to adjourn. Damaris Rodriguez seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
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Mission Statement:
In partnership with our community, the Port Angeles Police .
Department recognizes its mission to serve in a compassionate,
courteous, and professional manner, to promote freedom and peace of
mind, pride in our neighborhoods, and the safety of our families.
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On 02/28/02 at approximately 7;30 p.m.,
detectives with the Port Angeles Police
Department, assisted by units of Washington
State Patrol and the Clallam County SherifPs
Department, executed a search warrant on a
residence in the 600 block of Kemp Steet. The
warrant execution resulted in the arrest of
several people and the seizure of illicit drugs and drug
paraphernalia.
Responding to increased levels of drug
trafficking and the proliferation of Methamphetamine
within Port Angeles and Clallam County, the Port
Angeles Police Dept. redirected the department's focus
toward street level interdiction and enforcement.
Friday's search warrant was the end result of an
investigation of drug dealing at the Kemp Street address.
Until recently, P.A.P.D. was an active
participant in the regional drug task force, O.P.N.E.T.,
which targets upper level drug distributors. The city
detective position that had been assigned to O.P.N.E.T.
has been reallocated into the city's detective division to
allow for greater time and effort in dealing with crimes
that daily affect the residents of Port Angeles.
46-year old Elvis Story was arrested and booked
for possession of methamphetamine, possession with
intent to deliver, and delivery of a controlled substance.
34-year old Todd Hopkins and 45-year old Wayne
Chambers were also arrested for possession of
methamphetamine. The residence and several vehicles
associated with the group, were searched and numerous
items of drug paraphernalia and approximately 40 grams
of methamphetamine were found and seized, detectives
also found several stolen credit cards.
f!lI On Saturday, March 2nd, I8-year old Isaac Miles
was observed walking in the area of 2nd St. on Lincoln.
Miles had an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest for
failing to obey court orders in connection with the
ClalJam County Superior Courts "Drug Court" program.
Corporal Tyler Peninger located Mr. Miles as he exited a
local business but Miles was not about to go quietly. He
attempted to run, but the officer was quicker.
Unfortunately, once Mr. Miles was held by
Corporal Peninger the real fight began. When
it was all over, Miles found himself in custody
facing new charges of resisting arrest. No one
was seriously injured during the altercation
however, approximately $400 damage was
sustained to the officer's uniform as he
grappled for control of the fugitive.
The case was forwarded to the prosecutors
office along with a request that the suspect be held
accountable for the damages to Corporal Peninger's
uniform.
f!lI On 03/06/02 Port Angeles Police arrested two
Port Townsend teens in connection with several thefts
within Port Angeles. These thefts had occurred around
3;00 a.m. when a resident in the 1300 block of East 4th
called police to report he had interrupted someone in
the process of taking stereo equipment from his vehicle.
The vehicle had been parked on the street. Although the
perpetrator ran into the darkness and was not found by
police, officers did locate a blue, 1985 Chevrolet Blazer
parked one block east. In the back of the Blazer were a
Sony Stereo and Kenwood Amp and Equalizer that had
been taken from the victim's vehicle. Other theft
victims were also discovered in the same neighborhood
although their missing stereo equipment was not found
in the Blazer. The Chevrolet Blazer was impounded and
taken to the police station for processing and recovery
of the stolen items.
The next day, Port Angeles Police were notified
by Port Townsend Police that the Blazer had been
reported stolen the night of the crime. On Wednesday
the owner of the Blazer was at the PAPD with her
teenage son, and one of his friends. The Blazer was
released to her. The owner's son and his friend drove
the Blazer from the police station.
Minutes later, police received a 911 call from a
citizen who also lived in the 1300 block of 4th Street.
He reported that a blue Blazer with two teen occupants
had just puIJed to a brushy area and loaded car stereo
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equipment from the bushes into the Blazer. Both the
_scription of the vehicle and the occupants matched those of
e Blazer/occupants that just left the station.
The Blazer was located and the speakers and a
stereo from one of the other victims were found in the back
of the Chevrolet. The 17-year-old son of the vehicle's owner
was arrested, along with 18-year-old Jamez Hazen, for
Possession of Stolen Property in the Second Degree. The
17-year-old was placed into custody at Juvenile Detenti~n
and Mr. Hazen was booked at the jail. The Blazer was agam
impounded by police for processing of the evidence.
rnI On 03/1 0/02, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Port
Angeles Police were sent to the alley between East Third and
Fourth Streets, in the ] 500 block, on a report of gun shots
and the sound of a vehicle crashing. When officers arrived,
they discovered a ] 989 Ford Festiva which had been driven
at a high rate of a speed, west bound through the alley, and
directly through the guardrail at the end of the alley. The
vehicle was now unoccupied but evidence from the car
indicated there was only a driver and no passengers and the
shattered windshield at the driver's position was smeared
with blood. Officers began a search of the area.
Clallam County Deputy Gary Velie was the first to
locate the suspect walking near the intersection of Golf
.ourse Rd. and First St. When contacted the man was
ncooperative but since he was the registered owner. of the
wrecked car and he had injuries consistent with bemg the
driver of the car, 30-year-old Curtis Rhode of Bonney Lake
Washington, was arrested for leaving the scene of an
accident and driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Mr. Rhodes was also found to have a concealed
handgun under his shirt. However, he did have a concealed
weapon permit so his possession did not constitute another
crime.
Rhodes refused to take a breath test and was
subsequently booked into jail.
rnI Also in the early morning hours of March 10th, this
time at 4:45 a.m. officers of the PAPD responded to a
residence in the 500 East block of 8th Street on a report of a
burglary. A 25-year-old female, who normally lives alone at
the house, had her estranged husband visiting when they
heard noises coming from the bathroom. Upon investigating,
they discovered 28-year-old Richard McNulty had climbed
in through the bathroom window. A scuffle ensued and
McNulty fled, however he was immediately recognized by
the female resident because he lived next door to her.
Officers found and arrested McNulty for residential
.burglary and he was booked into the Clallam County Jail.
rnI On 03/14/02, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Port
Angeles Police arrested 33-year-old Jerome Eads of
Wildomar California. Mr. Eads was wanted in Riverside
California on a warrant for possession of narcotics with
intent to deliver. He was also wanted in connection with
three homicides in the Riverside area.
The Riverside Sheriff's Office contacted local
authorities after they received a tip that the suspect was in
the Port Angeles Area. Mr. Eads was considered armed
and dangerous and police set up a surveillance at a
residence on West lOth Street. A little before 9:00 p.m. the
suspect was observed driving to the Round the Clock Deli
at 8th St. and Lincoln where officers took the suspect by
surprise and placed him into custody without incident.
The 1993 Ford Escort that Eads was driving was also
seized per the request of Riverside Detectives, who were
enroute to Port Angeles Friday afternoon. .
In the car with Eads, was 28-year-old Jennifer
Degoede who was found to have a local, outstanding
misdemeanor warrant out of the Clallam District Court.
Degoede listed the same Wildomar, California address of
Eads, as her own.
I!!i On March 20th an officer was dispatched to an
eastside address in response to a hysterical female's call
for assistance. Upon arriving the officer learned that the
very upset woman had just purchased a new plant in
downtown Port Angeles and, upon arriving home, had
inspected her purchase and observed a "huge spider." The
caller told the 9 I I operator she believed the spider was
poisonous, that it was black and orange in color, and at
least six inches in diameter. Upon inspecting the plant, the,
courageous officer who had responded to the call,
observed it to be an artificial plant and that a ..giant rubber
bumble bee" had fallen from the branches and landed on
its back. With his little rubber legs in the air, the bee
looked remarkably like- well.. uh, a rubber bumble bee
lying on its back! The officer removed the beastly bee
when the women refused to accept ownership of it.
I!!i On 03/25/02, at approximately 3 :30 p.m., while
working on an ongoing drug investigation, detectives with
the Port Angeles Police Department observed a subject
driving a brown Ford Pinto in the 1200 block of South
Cedar St. The man, known to police, was driving on a
suspended driver's license. When stopped the Port
Angeles resident was immediately volatile, shouted
obscenities, and ran from police.
Detectives pursued the suspect on foot for several
blocks before he was finaIly tackled. A brief scuffle
ensued as the suspect continued to resist the arrest, but he
was soon overpowered and placed in restraints. The
2 suspect was not injured during the melee, but one of the
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detectives was treated at O.M.C. for severa] minor
scrapes and bruises.
23-year-o]d Patrick Drum was arrested for
driving on a uspended license and resisting arrest.
Upon being searched, Mr. Drum was found to be in
possession of drug paraphernalia, cash, and
methamphetamine. A]ong the path of the foot
pursuit police also located two separate bags which
they believe were discarded by the suspect. The
bags were found to contain individually
prepackaged quantities of suspected marijuana,
methamphetamine, and heroin.
During the time police were dealing with
Mr. Drum, the cell phone belonging to the suspect
received numerous calls from Sequim and Port
Ange]es areas. The callers were unaware they were
speaking to police as they inquired into purchasing
narcotics. Severa] callers were persistent so
detectives agreed to sell small quantities of
methamphetamine to one buyer and heroin to
another. The buyers were to meet the drug source in
a parking lot of a business on 8th St. The first buyer
showed up and specifically requested a "T" of
methamphetamine (1/] 6 oz.) and was shocked to be
arrested rather then receive his drugs.
Both 34-year-o]d Ken Allen and his wife
JoLynn, from Sequim, were immediately taken into
custody for attempted possession of narcotics. The
couple's two and four-year-old children (whom the
parents had brought with them) were placed into
protective custody and turned over to Child
Protective Services.
The second delivery of heroin fell through
when the buyer, just minutes away from the meeting .
time, phoned back on the cell phone and stated he
was aware that he was speaking to the police and
that his previous call was just a joke.
The case has been forwarded to the
prosecutor's office and the police investigation is
continuing.
mJ On 03/28/02, at approximately 4:40 p.m.,
patrol officers were dispatched to the 1000 West
block of Eighth St. on a report of an intoxicated man
on a bicycle. Callers were concerned because the
man kept falling down in the middle of traffic.
Upon arrival officers not only confihned
the subject was very intoxicated but also discovered
two outstanding warrants for domestic violence
assault.
Police arrested 40-year-old Wil]iam
Moutray, a Port Ange]es resident, on the warrants.
A search of Mr. Moutray also turned up a quantity
of marijuana and an illegal butterfly knife. In
addition to the warrants, Mr. Moutray also faces
charges of possession of a dangerous weapon and
iIIega] possession of marijuana.
Due to the state of his inebriation, Moutray .
was taken by police to O.M.C. where he remained
for severa] hours under observation prior to being
incarcerated at the Clallam County Jai]
NIW IMPIOVII! or PODT
ANCIII! POlitI DIPADTMINT
Officer Lance
King:"-graduated from
Criminal Justice Training
Center on March 29,
2002.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
March 13, 2002
Attendees:
Leland Lee, Chairman
Rod Anderson
Jim Jones
Chuck Lisk
ChiefTom Riepe
Lena Washke, Secretary
Guests: Corporal Kevin Miller
Call to Order: Leland Lee called the meeting to order at 6:40 pm. Again an informal meeting was called do to the lack of a quorum.
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Minutes: The minutes from the February 13,2002 meeting were presented.
Communications and Letters: There were no letters.
Committee Reports: There were no committee reports.
Agenda Items
1. Meeting Time
There was discussion regarding the possibility of changing the meeting date to the fourth Wednesday of the month. Chairman Lee ad-
vised that he would contact the Board members that weren't in attendance for their approval.
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2. Department Updates - Chief Riepe
The Sheriffs Office would like to take over jurisdiction of the Courthouse. This would mean that they would respond to all emergency
calls at the Courthouse. Many counties in the state have jurisdiction of their Courthouses, even if they are in the City limits. Sheriff
Hawe will be proposing a Memo of Understanding for Chief Riepe's review and approval.
The Coast Guard has voiced some concerns regarding recent racism activity within Port Angeles. A couple of their enlisted may have
encountered racism in Port Angeles. The Department of Justice may be coming to Port Angeles to investigate these matters.
Evidence storage at the Police Department is becoming increasingly limited. We are required to retain evidence longer than ever before.
We may have to move the Emergency Response trailer from the garage to another location in order to provide more storage for evi-
dence.
The Department is starting a Reserve Officer Program. Corporal Miller and Officer Brusseau have worked very hard to get this program
running. Applications are available and there will be an article in the newspaper announcing the program. Training may be provided in
conjunction with Peninsula College. All students in the training program must be sponsored by a Law Enforcement Agency.
Chief Riepe also mentioned a few other items. There will be a conference held in Port Angeles focusing on methamphetamine use that
will be open to the public if anyone is interested in attending. The City may have to make budget cutbacks again next year. Lance
King will be graduating from the Academy on March 29th and will begin the Field Training Officer program. The Patrol Division is
very strong due to the recent changes within the Department and with the addition of the two new Officers, Scairpon and King.
3. Officer in Attendance
Corporal Kevin Miller discussed the new Reserve Officer Program at length and answered questions from the Board.
4. Animal Control Ordinance
Chief Riepe presented a report written by a local citizen group voicing concerns regarding Humane Society operations. There was a
brief discussion regarding the report and also the Department's proposed changes to the City Animal Control Ordinance.
5. Annexation
City Manager Mike Quinn recently had a meeting with the Department Heads regarding the Annexation issue. Chief Riepe believes that
annexation will happen, but not in the near future. The City may offer City services in the Urban Growth Area as the residents request
the services.
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Items from Members
Rod Anderson discussed his recent ride along with an officer.
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PENCOM ACTIVITY
PAPD CFS
(Calls for Service)
I EJ Month .20021
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DISPATCHES FOR PAPD
COUNTYWIDE 911 CALLS
1499
I EJ Month .20021
I EJ Month .20021
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ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY
2002 ARRESTS
268
81
92
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Juvenile Adult Arrests for Arr~sts for
Arrests for Ar~~~~:or Year ear
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TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
For The Month
10
6
5 3 3 3 I 3
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Expired Fail to Follow Too Negligent All Other
. Veh Stop - Close Driving
License Signal
25
20
15
15
15
22
2002 TRAFFIC COLLISIONS
600
500
400
300
200
100
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117
I m Accidents for the Month . Accidents for the Year I
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PART 1 CRIMES
Offense Current month Total for Year
Horn icide 0 0
Rape/Sex Offenses 0 1
Robbery-All 0 2
Assault-Felony 1 5
Assault-4th 22 54
Burglary-Residential 9 25
Burglary-Other 3 14
Theft-Shoplifting 9 19
Theft-from Vehicle 21 62
Theft-from Bldg 11 39
Theft-Vehicle 2 15
Theft-Other 1 1 30
Arson-All 0 1
Total 79 266
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PART 2 CRIMES
Offense Current Month Total for Year
Resisting/Obstructing 2 12
Sta I king/HarassmentlE ndangerment 7 13
UI BC/Fraud/Embezzle/Property 13 28
Malicious Mischief-Felony 11 17
Malicious Mischief-3rd 10 38
Weapons Violations 11 13
Crimes Against Child/Sex Offense 2 10
Drug Violation 9 26
Domestic - Verbal 2 9
DUI 11 29
Alcohol Violations 6 23
Violate Protection Order 5 15
Runaway 7 36
Miscellaneous/Other 11 21
Total 107 290
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ANIMAL CONTROL INCIDENTS
For the Current Month
Totaling 143 Calls
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Tickets Revenue Tickets Revenue Tickets Revenue
2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002
Jan 246 $2,225.00 128 $1,094 269 $1,070
Feb 292 $2,988.00 201 $1,426 271 2,247
Mar 291 $4,611.00 310 $2,010 266 2,697
Apr 219 $2,530.00 298 $2,850
May 167 $1,885.00 445 $2,832
June 147 $1,850.00 223 $2195
July 290 $1,525.00 358 $2,990
Aug 259 $2,310.00 301 $3,390
Sept 130 $1,830.00 250 $2,433
Oct 260 $1,820.00 351 $3,171
Nov 201 $1,911.00 126* $2,265
Dec 84 $1,552.00 47* $1,128
Total 2586 $27,037.00 2991 $26,656 806 6,014
. * Parking Enforcement Officer on sick leave.
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SUMM ARY OF POLICE OFFICER 0 VERTIME HOURS
MARCH 2002
Activity
Callback
Committees and Meetings
Court Time
DARE, School Resource Officer, School Patrol
Paid Details (outside funding)
Holiday
In Custody Arrests
Investigations/Domestic Violence, Warrants
Report Writing
Shift Coverage
Training and Travel
Twe lve Hour Rule
M isce llaneous *
Total
*Range, K-9 Training, DUIEmphasis, Firearms Instruction, Special Events
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29.00
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WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DATE:
April 16,2002
To:
Mayor Wiggins and City Council Members
FROM:
Sue Roberds, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT:
Department of Community Development
Planning Division March, 2002 - Monthly Report
CURRENT PLANNING ApPLICA TJONS:
Bed and Breakfast Permit
Boundary Line Adjustments
Conditional Use Permits
Conditional Use Permit Extension
Environmentally Sens. Areas
Home_Occupation Permit
Minor Deviations
Municipal Code Amendment
Parking Variance
Retail Stand Permit
Rezone
Shoreline Substantial Development Permits
Shoreline Exemptions
Short Plat
Street Vacation
Subdivisions
Variance
Wetland Permits
Code EnforcementlViolations
MONTHLY SUBTOTAL,
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SEP A ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY:
Determinations of Non Significance
Determinations of Significance
Mitigated Determinations of Non Significance
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW ApPLICA TJONS:
Building Permits
Clearing and Grading Permits
Forest Practices (Class IV Conversions) 81
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BtDG'PERM/TS 54 .......... 42 _...~~.:....:L. 0 ...........9_......... 1 0 0 0 ............Q............. 0 .... ............Q............. 0 .........J.~~............. 145
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R I W CONSTR. 7 3 3 13 I 20
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. NEW WATER SERVo 5 2 2 .............................. ..-....................... .............................. ............................ ............................. ..9 17
...................Reveriiie..................... .......$3;'7'9'0......... ......$1:28'0....... ......$1;'665....... .......................... ........................... ............................. .......................... .........$6;735:...'..... .......'$12;9'65.........
NEW SEWER SERVo 6 1 2 . 9 I 20
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CITY OF PORT ANGELES
PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITY DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
MARCH 2002
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MARCH 2002
l WATER ] L SOLID WASTE l
RECYCLING:
Rebuih roadway at Elwha Pump Station Draft recyding contrad
Installed one new 518" service Coordinated advertising for Benefit Dump Day
Repaired 7 water service leaks Melal at Landfill baled and removed
Repaired 9 t'M) inch main breaks
Advised customers of service leaks discovered by survey COLLECTIONS:
Changed out 5 waler meters Total 90s plaCed for conversion: 1708
Continued piping and equipment for e.........a Pilot Projea Requests for recyting services I" conversion area: 271
Special collections due to conversion: 4
ReCYcling bins to Golf Course area: 12
l WASTEWATER COLLECTION , L STREET 1
Asphalt repairs: Front & Peabody
Video sewer mains scheduled for replacement Concrete repairs: landfill
Collected pump run times al PS 111. #2. and #4 Grade and gravel: 6/7 Alley. Valley and Cheny
Adjustments at PS #4 to increase efficiency Pump flOOded yard al823 Wesl161h
Assisted Engineering in ~Iing sewer preSSure main at Rayonier site Ennis Creek culO" road ditch: cut and reShape
Replaced storm waler pump for Big Boys Pond Guardrail at 3rd & Penn: remove and mSlaU
One staff attended recertification class for pesticide license Assist Parts with vegetation at Waterfronl Trail
Assist Water Division wilh grade and gravel on access road
Assist Light Operalions with Ragging at 1 st and Golf Course Road
, WASTEWATER TREATMENT I Repairs at City Hall due to arson fire
NPOES monthly repon showed no violalions Fog lines cil)'Wide
Attended the PNPCA meeling held In POri Angeles T emporaty center lines on 8th from linCOln 10 Race
Septage acceptance plant demo was conduded Pesticide recerlification for three staff
With Light Operations assistance. transferred plant load to west Iransformer
Processed sludge from the Makah Lagoon
Submitted draft Compost Facility Operating Plan tor review
Staff attended water environment school at Clackamas College
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Francis Street Pa",- construction supparl
l EQUIPMENT SERVICES I Crown Partl. design sUPPOrl
Wol1t Orders: 163 Circuit Swilcher design contract supPOrt
Service Orders: 30 Etwha Dam removal miligation suPPOrt
#0138 Pickup. repair bumper I & I Pilol Program supPOrt
#1580 Street Sweeper. new light bar Gateway Project design support
#1907 Refuse Packer, brakes and anematar High Zone Reservoir support
#1915 Compador. v.ol1t on engine. door. hydraulic leak Laurel Slreel Slide Repair COnstruction support
Repair Landfill gate SCADA Phase II suPPOrt
Waterfront Trail: Rayonier 10 lee's Creek design support
Signal design: 5th and Race
, Ennis Sueet slide repair design completed
Black Diamond Reservoir Cover construction suPPOrt
Camegie Library design support
Q l Stonnwater Ulility fonnaUon support
LIGHT OPERATIONS Ranney Well SurgeTank replacemenl
Meters lested: 28 Del GuZZi subdivision suPPOrt
Invesllgated 5 VOltage complaints Fire Hall rool repair support
Remodeled dispatch board Front Streel stdewalk design
Lauridsen Blvd. sidewalk design
'I' Streel sidewalk design
. _ Valley Creek Restoration Agreement signed
2002 Paving Projects design
Attend Stormwater Managemenl Training
Attended APWA Spring Conference
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Port Angeles
Fire Department
It is the purpose of the Port Angeles Fire Department to
improve the quality of life for the citizens and visitors of the
City while providing a broad range of services designed to
save lives and property.
March
Monthly Report
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