HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-17 RESOLUTION NO. �
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington,adopting climate change planning policy for the City of Port
Angeles.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles recognizes the vital importance of planning for
climate change and the creation of a resilient community as it relates to our changing natural
environment; and
WHEREAS,it is incumbent on the City of Port Angeles to work together with the other
local government agencies on the Olympic Peninsula to prepare for natural disasters, sea level
rise and potential emergency situations related to climate changes; and
WHEREAS,in 2015,City representatives participated in the regional effort to develop
the Climate Change Preparedness Plan for the North Olympic Peninsula; and
WHEREAS, City policy dictates that Council will consider the projected climatic
change impacts and adaptation strategies contained in the Climatic Change Preparedness Plan
for the North Olympic Peninsula, September 2015.
WHEREAS,in June of 2016,City Council with significant public input adopted a new
Comprehensive Plan that incorporates important new policies on climate change regarding
land use, conservation, capital facilities and economic development; and
WHEREAS,the Comprehensive Plan has over eighteen(18)new policies establishing
that the City should review all new development for impacts on climate change and adaptation
to sea level rise; and
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WHEREAS, the City should consider climatic change impacts and adaptation
strategies in planning and designing capital facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City should utilize the Climatic Change Preparedness Plan in
attracting businesses, to demonstrate a proactive approach to climatic change in the area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Angeles that:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Port Angeles hereby affirms its
dedication to planning for climate change and the creation of a resilient community as it relates
to our existing and changing natural environment.
Section 2. The City Council recognizes the foundational importance of the City's
Comprehensive Plan and its goals policies and objectives related to responsible planning for
climate change.
Section 3. The City is committed to supporting a regional approach to climate
change preparedness that implements a cooperative approach with multiple area jurisdictions
that respects the interrelated natural functions that surpass limitations humanly derived
jurisdictional boundaries.
Section 4. The City Council of the City of Port Angeles further directs the City
staff to ensure that new development including public and private sector projects take into
account and proactively mitigate climate change and the natural environment effects.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 17th day of January, 2017.
Patrick Do ie, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVE AS TO FORM:
J nnife•Veneklasen, City Clerk Wil Mo6r.l City A orney
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