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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2982ORDINANCE NO. 2982 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, establishing the Economic Development Steering Committee, defining its membership, duties and organization, and adding a new Chapter 2.66 to the Port Angeles Municipal Code. WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles has received from Rayonier, Inc. a $300,000 donation for the purpose of establishing an economic development program sometimes referred to as "Port Angeles Works "; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is necessary and appropriate to establish an economic development steering committee for the purpose of investigating and making recommendations to the City Council as to economic development opportunities that would benefit the Port Angeles economy; and WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35.21.703, the State legislature has declared it a public purpose for cities to engage in economic development programs; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DOES HEREBY ORDAIN as follows: Section 1. A new Chapter 2.66 is hereby created and added to Title 2 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code to read as follows: Chapter 2.66 Sections: 2.66.010 - Purpose 2.66.020 - Committee Created 2.66.030 - Membership 2.66.040 - Organization 2.66.050 - Duties 1 2.66.010 - Purpose. The declared purpose of this Chapter is to establish an economic development steering committee to be constituted and have the duties as set forth herein. The Economic Development Steering Committee will make recommendations to the City Council on matters related to economic development opportunities for the benefit of the economy of Port Angeles and on other matters as may be referred to the Committee by the City Council. 2.66.020 - Committee Created. There is hereby created the Port Angeles Works Economic Development Steering Committee, which shall be constituted, organized, and have the duties as set forth in this Chapter. 2.66.030 - Membership. A. Composition. The Economic Development Steering Committee shall be composed of the following nine members: 1. Three City Council members. 2. Five members who are residents of the City or representatives of businesses within the City. 3. One member who is a representative of the Port of Port Angeles. B. Terms. 1. The term of office shall be one year. 2. Members may be appointed by the City Council for successive terms. 3. Appointments to fill in unexpired terms shall be only for the remainder of that term, after which a reappointment may be made. 2.66.040 - Organization. A. The chairperson of the Committee shall be one of the three Council members. The vice chairperson shall be one of the other two Council members. B. The City Manager shall designate City staff to provide administrative support for the Committee, including being responsible for written minutes of the Committee's meetings, publication of meeting notices, and other administrative and clerical functions for the Committee. C. The Committee shall hold meetings as deemed necessary by the Committee and the City Council to carry out its duties. All meetings shall be conducted in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 42.30 RCW. Five members shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of official business. 2.66.050 - Duties. The duties of the Committee shall include the following: A. Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in striving to improve the Port Angeles economy by facilitating and encouraging the development of economic opportunities in the industrial, commercial and public sectors, as may be determined by the Committee and the Council to be most appropriate for and capable of creating a stable, healthy and diversified employment base. B. Review and investigate economic development opportunities that will benefit the economy of Port Angeles, make recommendations to the City Council as to prioritization of such opportunities, recommend to the City Council an action plan for achieving the City's economic development priorities, and assist the City Council in implementing and monitoring said action plan. C. Coordinate the Committee's efforts with other economic development groups within Clallam County and the Olympic Peninsula. Section 2. Severability. If any provisions of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstances, is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance, or application of the provisions of the Ordinance to other persons or circumstances, is not effected. Section 3 - Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect five days after the date of publication. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 3rd day of March, 1998. ATTEST: Becky J. ' ton, ity C erk PUBLISHED: March 8, 1998 By Summary 98.:.`3 3 0 MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM: �jutso , City Attorney Summaries of Ordinances Adopted by the Port Angeles City Council on March 3, 1998 Ordinance No. 2982 This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles establishes the Economic Development Steering Committee, defines its membership, duties and organization, and adds a new Chapter 2.66 to the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Ordinance No. 2983 This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles rezones Lots 19 and 20, Block 53, Townsite of Port Angeles, from RHD, Residential High Density, to CO, Commercial Office, and amends Ordinance 2801, as amended. Ordinance No. 2984 This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles rezones Lots 18, 19, and 20, Block 234, Townsite of Port Angeles, from RHD, Residential High Density, to CN, Commercial Neighborhood, and amends Ordinance 2801, as amended. The full texts of the Ordinances are available at City Hall in the City Clerk's office or will be mailed upon request. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. These Ordinances, unless otherwise stated above, shall take effect five days after the date of publication of these summaries. Becky J. Upton City Clerk Publish: March 8, 1998