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A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port
Angeles, Washington, updating the 2025-2026
Strategic Plan.
Whereas, the City Council held a work session on July 30,2024, dedicated to
developing a two-year strategic plan; and
Whereas, on October 1,2024, the City Council approved the2025-2026
Strategic Plan through Resolution 10-24; and
Whereas, during a Work Session on February 24,2026, Council received
updates from all departments on their efforts to implement the plan and through
consensus, Council discussed revisions to Resolution 10-24; and
Whereas, during a Work Session on April 7 ,2026, Council received updates
from departments on their efforts regarding Camping and Encampments; and
Whereas, during the regular meeting on April 7,2026, Council approved six
motions regarding Camping and Encampments that should be incorporated into the
Strategic Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Port Angeles, Washington, that the amendments set forth on Exhibit A, attached
hereto and incorporated herein, are approved and the revised 2025 -2026 Strategic
Plan is hereby adopted.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting
of said Council held on the 21st day of April2026.
exter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kari Martin ez-Bailey, C
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Exhibit A
lnternal City Departments:
e All City Departments
External lmpacted Groups:
o Serviceorganizations
o Advocacy groups
r Local businesses
r Government agencies
e Private citizens
. Vulnerablepopulations
1. Review reserve fund policy and emergency fund capability bY 0613012025
Z. Develop new policy and approve bV 06/30/2026
3. Evaluate needs and measures based on past events and case studies
complete by 72/3U2O26 to include resident impacts and business impacts.
1. Solidify extreme weather preparedness plan by 6/3012025.
2. Complete capital improvements to senior center, fire hall, and Vern Burton
for emergency facility use by 1213112026.
3. Effective March 31, 2025, ensure battery backup systems are incorporated
in all new municipal buildings and renovations to existing buildings.
4. Update and deliver the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan to
Council bV t2/37/2O25.
1. ldentify Legislative priorities for Elwha Watershed Protection by
t2/31/2024.
2. lntegrate environmental stewardship policy considerations to be
incorporated into Council memos by 6/3O/2O25.
3. Address equitable sustainable long-term stewardship of city properties in
Elwha River Valley.
L. lncrease # of users of City Emergency notification system lo 90% or higher
by 1213U2o26.
2. lnclude public safety funding/revenue sources in Legislative priorities
annually.
3. Reduce unfunded mandates/barriers for state funding through annual
adoption of legislative priorities.
4. Criminal Justice Services.
5. Joint Public Safetv Facilitv.
1, Neighberheed Asseeiatien prepesal is presented te Ceuneil by 12/31/2024
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2. Evaluate community response to efforts to establish baseline number of
com munications by 6 / 30 / 2025.
3. Determine innovations to improve communication effectiveness by
6/3012026.
4. Evaluate National Night Out program and present to Council by t2/31/2O26
5. Enhanced Tribal Consultation.
C. lmprove public safety and
peace of mind in our
community while
promoting policies that
create efficient practices.
D. Expand application of
disaster preparedness and
emergency response
practices.
E. Develop plans to maintain
economic stability for
unexpected events.
A. lncrease community
engagement outreach with
the public and local
businesses.
B. Reinforce environmental
stewardship by leading
change and investing in
achievable solutions in
alignment with the Climate
Action Plan.
Community Resilience
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2025.2025 STRATEGIC PIAN - UPDATE
Exhibit A
F. lmprove community health
and wellness or community
resilience
t. Develop a community health and wellness plan by 1213112025.
2. Communicate policy and plan with community partners and residents by
t2/31/2026.
3. Define measures for increased public health and wellness indicators by
t2/31/2026.
4. Explore new partnerships with local sport and activity-based organization to
promote wellness - ongoing.
5. lnvest in upgrades to youth field facilities ex: Girls Softball Fields and Soccer
fields.
6. Senior Center Memorandum of Understanding and policv implementation.
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Exhibit A
lnternal City Departments:
. All City Departments
External lmpacted Groups:
o Washington State
r Community partners
{advocacy support)
o Community colleges
and professional
associations
t. lncrease the City's advocacy capacity to address priority
issues including funding for Hwy 101/Truck Route
interchange
7. Evaluate water storage and/or source alternatives to the
Elwha River bV L2/31/2O26.
2. Evaluate & develop a phased in path for using alternative
energy sources for Electric Utility annually.
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4. ldentify City owned properties and infrastructure
Lenvironmentsenred
L. Seek grant funds with the goal of 50% of the Capital
Budget to be funded through grants.
Z. Report annually on dollars leveraged through community
partnerships.
3. Report annually on dollars contributed towards community
partnerships.
1. Perform gap analysis on policies and practices by
12/3t/2026.
2. Rewriting Council Rules of Procedure.
1. Maintain fund balance requirements - ongoing
2. Maintain affordability index - ongoing.
t. ldentify programs and services where staff capacity must
be enhanced to implement Strategic Plan by 12/37/2025.
2. Develop succession planning strategies for Council, Boards
and Staff bV 72131/2026 including recruitment and staff
retention.
3. lncrease # of completed continuing education courses,
certifi cations, or endorsements by !21 37/ 2026.
F. Stabilize utility resources for changing
environments
C. Maximize grant funding/Support for
State Funding
D. Promote policies that create efficient
practices
E. Advocate for adequate and non-
regressive state revenue
A. Maintain fiscal health
B. Grow staff capacity
Citywide Resource
Optimization
SFA #2
Strategic Focus Area Goals Measures lmpacted Groups
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Exhibit A
SFA #3
Housing
F. Camping and Encampment
E. lncentivize Development and Vacant Land
Conversion
o lmplement fair and adequate base
for buildings served by Utilities
D. Recruit, attract, orfacilitate new
construction of an apartment complex by
private developer
C. Continue multi-family housing pilot
project in Capital Facilities Plan
A. Complete comprehensive plan that meets
housing needs of PA
B. Update the City Housing Action Plan from
2019.
1. Proposal on managed sheltering, sanctioned
encampments and safe parking bv Mav 19, 2026
2. Standard operating procedures for encampment
response bv Mav 79,2026
Location of next two 74-horrr restroo
2026
4. ldentifv new locations and staff resources necessary
6. Feasibilitv review of a dedicated non-law enforcement
behavioral health 9-1-1 response team bv date TBD.
bv September 75,2Q26
3.
ness fundins orocess
ms hv M
for additional nrrhlic trash cans bv Mav 19.2026.
5. Feasibilitv of MOU or ILA for
stronser involvement in hom
board and
av 1Q
7. Vacant housing base rate into COSA bv L2l3I/202a
2. ldentify number of Vacant business spaces by
12/3L/2025 and annually thereafter
3. Establish underdeveloped parcel feeby 12/31,/2026
4. Establish Unoccupied residence fee by 1,2/37/2O26
t. Pilot project plan finished (site/layout) by 9/30/2026
t. Build local contractor/building knowledge - ongoing
2. Apartment complex in process with plan for
completion bV 9 / 30 / 2026
3. Establish business license ordinance identifying
number of local contractors bv 72/31/2025
1. Comprehensive plan updated bV 6/3012025
2. Housing Action Plan Update by December 2025.
lnternal City Departments:
r Community & Economic
Development
o Public Works & Utilities
o Legal Department
o Fire Department
r Finance Department
. City Manager's Office
External lmpacted Groups
r Low-income residents
r Workforce
o Tenants
o Advocacy groups
o Serviceorganizations
o Government agencies
r Community colleges and
other educational
organizations
r Builders and developers
Strategic Focus Area Goals Measures lmpacted Groups
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r lnternal City
Departments:
o Public Works & Utilities
o Parks & Recreation
r Community & Economic
Development
External lmpacted
Groups:
Government agencies
Trade associations
Users of sidewalks and
stairs
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L. ldentify priority areas for sidewalk expansion - ongoing
2. Update School Walking Routes Map in Comprehensive
Plan 6/3O12o25
3. Explore policies to improve connectivity between
neighborhoods - by 6/3012025
t. Laurel Street stairs project funded t2/3L/2O25
2. Laurel Street stairs project completed 6/30/2026
3. Develop a snow plan for improving sidewalk safety and
maintaining access in high use areas such as Laurel
Street Stairs, Oak Street Ramp, and Eighth Street
Bridses bv t2/2025.
1. 7OO% A Street Basin design complete by January 2026
2. tOO% AStreet Basin construction funded by
t2/31/2026
3. Fund top 20%failure rated sewer by I2/3L/2O26
4. Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Sewer Proiect
B. lmprove connectivity between
neighborhoods
C. lmprove pedestrian access to downtown
A. Ensure adequate wastewater capacity is
available for housing and commercial
opportunities.
I nfrastructure
Development,
Maintenance, and
Connectivity
SFA #4
Strategic Focus Area Goals Measures lmpacted Groups
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