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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/12/2012 PORTANGELES D� COMMITTEE ^^^,~,������^° "� ~,"~ ,, '��~°� ~~~,^,�^,��� ~~~~~ Jack U»ittim Memorial Conference Room in City Hall / Port Angeles, Washington Meeting Summary for January 12^ 2012 Mission Statement: To create a strong economically and culturally vibrant community that will enhance the lives of our citizens. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kidd opened the meeting cU7:}0u.nn. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Chair Cherie Kidd, 8d Bedford, K ' &h|hurg, Charlie Smith, Mike Bdwuo1u, Christopher Riffle,and Brenda Francis a17:45u.nn. Mein boxrAbsent: Mike Chapman, Terry Weed, Linda Kotnuurk, Larry Morris, Greg Ilu|bcrg, Port Representative, and Co-Chair/Council Representative (previously held by Perry). ,�/o/F/fuvoxt: KcrV Myers, Nathan VVeo\, Roberta Koroz, Scott ]oboo, Richard Booine, Teresa Pierce Others Present: Tim Boyle, Planning Commission. Public Present.- None | QUORUM NOT PRESENT. Approval ofMinutes Quorum not present. December minutes not approved. General Kidd noted the opportunities PA Forward can bring (u the community and reviewed past iouncu discussed including the VVa1ccOmnt Improvement Project. She voiced appreciation for the committee's vision and ideas. Myers asked if other organizations should be added to the |imi and suggested the Pod /\nge|oo School District as a po1eudo| member. Olympic National Park was invited to join, but declined as they cannot serve ou advisory committees, Other suggestions included representation from the medical community and Peninsula College. Invitations will be sent to the Pod Angeles School Dioizio1` Peninsula College and Olympic Medical Center to see if there is interest and the ability to participate. Waterfront Transportation Pwrovement Project(WHM Update West reported permitting for the project is in process. City staff im working closely with the downtown regarding design and other c|enncniu. He noted significance of the AJ/\ grant which a1uded this project. West provided o handout (N1aohed) noting 2010 and 3011 ucoonnp|iohmeo\m and Qou|u for 2012. l{oror reviewed the outline for the committee. Discussion fb\|onod including coordination of improvements at the Cobo Pony terminal and timing of both projects. Edwards congratulated the City Co, their hard work ) and excellent planning for this project. Port Angeles Forward Committee Meeting Summary for January 12, 2012 ThinklChooselBuy Local Campaign Eivvurdn reported on plans for 2O|2. Discussions have begun onthe next phase with focus oo four main areas toprioritize. l. Helping local business find ways to better leverage the in\enucL 2. Importance and use of the Buxton data. 3. A challenge program to encourage commitment<o the Choose Local principles. 4. /\ customer service certification program to include training and recognition for y000exufu| participants and businesses. Discussion continued including considering inviting other cities to participate in a City-City partnership, and having a either useparate booth at the&(}NP Home Show or share the City's booth. Edwards noted the need for Choose-Local 1ohave new leadership in20|2. Although hc intends(oremain an active member, due to other commitments, hc is recruiting for anew leader 1otake over. Kidd thanked Bdvvurdu for his dedication,time and hard work on the effort. Economic DevelopmentlDowntown Port Angeles/Sub-Committee Repo Tourism /ONP/XIlwbu None Transportation None Regulation/Business/Financing None Port Angeles Anniversary So6conunubtmo Kidd reported on the sesquicentennial celebration and invited comments and ideas for the celebration for the 150"' anniversary of Port Angeles. Kidd asked Y}. Francis ou how to invite the Lower E\vvhaK{njlum Tribe (L|8KT)to participate in the parade. B. Francis provided contact information for u dance group leader and the casino manager. B. Francis noted the L6KTCasino � has participated {u the 4m of July parade in the past. � Kidd reviewed the celebration of events to date, ino|udiogihcm:wbuhvfor20l2, hervioi1aiouquikin8o|ub and aopenia|quilt to he raffled, utinue capsule, and mbe`u looking for ideas for items to go inside. She noted the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center will have an exhibition with June 19, 2012 being the actual anniversary date. /\postage utarnp is possible, as well uaa souvenir coin. Kidd will contact the City of Victoria iosee if they will participate. Johns suggested a living tirne capsule by the planting of a tree. He will gather information and suggested planting ou either Arbor Day or Earth Day. & banner will be on Front Street noting the anniversary. Kidd will contact the LEKT Heritage Center to see if they are interested in having one of their monthly events to highlight the sesquicentennial event. ') PA FORWARD COMMITTEE MEETING SUMMARY- JANUARY 2012 Page Inf5 Port Angeles Forward Committee Meeting Summary for January X2, 20K2 Hurricane Ridge Update Myers reported a lot of snow shoeing ia going on, but there has not been snow for skiing. The ski lift is not open yet. Preliminary numbers will be available soon with a 3% increase being predicted. Kidd will ask children to d/uvv pictures about Hurricane Ridge so she can take \bem back to Washington D[. Kidd stressed the importance o[encouraging aa many visits as puayih|e otherwise funding may not be available for next years. Topics for Discussion in 2012 Cross-Town Route None 0diz Hook None Purpose nfPA Forward/2O12 Goals J& Vision Bd*aoja reviewed the previous survey n:au|(m which highlighted what the City can do to help huminemoco and the progress heingnuudc on several of the suggestions. He suggested consideration ufanew business survey. /\h|hurgno1ud uvioiou includes looking many years ahead and stated appreciation for the City's cffbdy with pursing efforts on the Rayoniersite and to not|ouc sight onthe possibilities for that area. Lincoln Park—Bonine reviewed the process for developing a master plan for the park. At least two more public meetings will boheld. Discussion continued on the importance o[the airport 10 the community. 8ow Skating Riuk— Honinu reported this idea is not new to the community. He has been doing rcuuurcb into v/bu( odbuc uonoonunidca have done with xuaaonu| ice rinks regarding recreational and economic development opportunities. Location ia key, with a site downtown being preferred. No specific locations have been determined. Common obx1uu|oa include the costa for special equipment and o}cotdoul load service. Costs vary but the annouo{just for the 1runafhrnncr is approximately $28,000. An outside company would come in and set up, manage, and then tear down the facility in the spring. /\ population of|00`O00 people, within a50 mile radius, io the usual nniniouuno needed for success. User fees are just not enough revenue for the facility 10 break oven. &uuuu| costs are oahroo1ed at $165,000 to $195,000 per year. The duko would be for entertainment purposes only and would not be large enough for hockey. Corporate sponsorships are important. Member Repo None New Business None / P/k FORWARD COMMITTEE MEETING SUMMARY- JANUARY 2012 Page 3uf5 Port Angeles Forward Committee Meeting Summary for January 12,2012 Adjournment Chair Kidd adjourned the meeting at 8:39 a.m. Next Meeting.Date Next regular meeting date—February 9, 2012, at 7:30 a.m. Meeting location will be in the Vern Burton Meeting Rooms for the February meeting. C Cherie Kidd,Chair Teresa Pierce, Execulive Communications Coordinator PA FORWARD COMMITTEE MEETING SUMMARY- JANUARY 2012 Page 4 of 5 NEW AND ON-GOING ACTION ITEMS DATE DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBLE PARTY TARGET DEADLINE 2-9-06 Continue Discussions on Group On-Going Housing/Jobs 3-13-2008 "2010"Theme Adopted Group On-Going 6-10-10 Business Resource Survey Various On-Going Sub-Committees 2010 PA Forward 2011 Nathan West 2011 Work Plan Proposal COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS DATE DESCRIP,nON RESPONSIBLE PARTY RESULT Letter to City Council, March 2006 Planning Commission Completed and County regarding Mark Madsen Southern Cross-Route April-May 2006 Strategic Planning Meetings Group Completed 5-11-06 with Jim Haguewood February 2007 Make recommendation to City Completed 2-8-07 Council regarding Harbor Plan Group Determine PA Forward May 10,2007 representative to Lodging Tax Group Completed 5-10-2007 Committee October 2007 Determination of PUD Group Completed 10-11-07 Representative October 2007 Gather input regarding Cross- Group Completed 10-11-07 Route issue Give Recommendation to City December 2007 Council Regarding Cross-Town Group Completed Route January 2009 Host Business Resource Event Subcommittee January 8,2009 Council Chambers March 2009 AIA Team Grant Visit Group March 2009 Forward Recommendations to April 2009 City Council regarding CFP& Group April 9,2009 Policy Issues Summer 2009 AIA Grant Subcommittee October 2009 Final Report Roll Out August 2009 2010 Census Bureau N.West November 2009 Presentation February 2010 Juan do Fuca Statue Project N.West Recommendation to City Council May 2010 complete Count Census N. West May 2010 Committee Invited ONP to discuss May 2010 marketing plan for Elwha Dam K.Myers May 2010 Removal Project AIA SDAT IMPLEMENTATION 2009 - 2012 In 2009 the City of Port Angeles was awarded a competitive grant from the American Institute of Architects. The grant was sponsored and endorsed by the Port Angeles Forward Committee. In March of that year a team of 7 professionals from around the nation visited Port Angeles and conducted an intensive 3 day planning process. The last evening of their visit the),put together a presentation that included over 30 recommendations for implementation. Rather than waiting for the final report the Port Angeles Forward Committee immediately passed along 10 recommendations for implementation to City Council. The City maintained the momentum with a campaign of presentations to other local governments, organizations and service clubs throughout the community. Once the final report was received the City hosted a well attended public meeting Where community members voted on and prioritized over 130 different implementation items. The private sector and other local partners responded with their own initiatives and considerable changes have been made community wide. In 2010 and 2011 the City focused on implementation taping the public's priorities and bringing them closer to reality. Along the way the City prioritized public involvement and an open design format that engaged the local community. A total of 10 capital projects were incorporated in the City's Waterfront Transportation Improvement Plan that ensures implementation of these public priorities. In 2012 we expect to see the focal point of the WTIP project implemented in the form of the Waterfront Development projects Esplanade. A design first contemplated in a 1997 Revitalization Plan (Concept by Lindberg and Smith Architects) had long been a popular community plan but after 14 years never made it past conceptual exploration. In 2012 this plan will be realized along with several other AIA SDAT priorities. The City anticipates completion of the Signage and Wayfinding program, and continued development of construction drawings associated with the Waterfront project. Additional work will also be conducted on the following WTIP projects: • OG03-2009 Entryway Monument • PK01-2002 City Pier/Hollywood Beach Renovation • TR0I-2006 'Pransportation CODII)rehensive Plan TR02-2009 Race Street Bicycle Lanes • TR1 0-2009 First/Front Street Nodes • TR20-1999 Street Bicycle Facilities/Racks/Striping • TR02-2008 Alternative Cross-Town Route Study In addition to these projects the City will continue to offer grants through the faqade improvement program. The following outlines some of the accomplishments over the last 3 years. 2009 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Ranked and prioritized 30 implementation items identifying 10 for immediate action. • Received Council support for implementation of 10 AIA items including: C I apital Projects; and vehicles 1. Signage and wayfinding system for 2, Improve existing buildings (appearance, facades, etc. in downtown and elsewhere) 3. Provide visitor information kiosks 4. Create an entryway monument in the vicinity of the First/Front Street and Golf Course Road intersection (or similar at the east end of the City) 5. Create nodes/centers at the intersections of First Street, Front Street and. Race Street. Policy Items; 1. Conduct a comprehensive parking study in the downtown area. 2. Increase housing opportunity and multi-use buildings in downtown. 3. Institute the use of form based codes rather than conventional zoning. 4. Remove the parking regulations in downtown and let the market drive parking. 5. Return the Farmer's Market to the downtown area. ■ Amended the comprehensive plan LAND USE ELEMENT New Policy The City should investigate the value and utility of form-based codes, either as TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT New policy. The City should consider undertW(ing f Ic studies discussions with Washington State Department.of'Transportation, lc�q_ql stakeholders and businesses to investigate the potential il Uiacts and benefits of returning the First and Front Street corridor to two-way traffic on bath streets. 1 Goal B,Policy 1: Traffic flow modifications on&. -ee-tq�should be j4 Ig made before physical alterations are made to existing streets. CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT 2. New Policy: The City should create a unified, coherent design element for signigg street lighting traffic control devices, and similar structures to be used.throug-ig-qt in the-downtoAqi area as a method for improved way finding and place identification for visitors and residents alike. 3, New Policy: The Cit should consider im lenientation of a building f!a sadg restorationpra ram that will provide incentives and/ar assistaa7ce to building ownerLig-imP=b�_�) c S. ■ Amended the Capital facilities plan to include • Wayfinding/Signage Citywide • First and Front Street Nodes @ Race Street • Building Height and Viewshcd Study • East Entryway Monument • Downtown Parking Study ■ Obligated $115,000 towards a faeade improvement program Actively recruited the Port Angeles Farmers Market to the gateway site downtown ■ Pursued grant opportunities for the waterfront promenade 2010 ACCOMPLISHMENTS ■ Issued two rounds of grants as part of the Facade and Signage Improvement Program. ■ East Entrance Monument-was incorporated as part of the WTIP project ■ Improve Sign age/Wayfin ding- incorporated as part of the WTIP project, design was selected and we are on schedule to have 6 prototype signs installed in 2011 ■ Develop a pedestrian and vehicular plaza at Railroad and Lincoln Streets- Incorporated in the waterfront portion of the M7TIP. ■ Improve linkage with Railroad and Oak- Incorporated in the waterfront portion of the WTIP. ■ Encourage redevelopment of City Pier as premier waterfront park- Incorporated in the waterfront portion of the WTIP. ■ Parking Study- Downtown parking study completed as part of the WTIP. ■ Angie Parking Downtown-Feasibility studied as part of the WTIP. ■ Develop a green streets plan-three green streets will be implemented as part of the WTIP. ■ Building height study of downtown buildings- incorporated in the Shoreline Master Program update. ■ Enhance Railroad Avenue streetscape-incorporated in the waterfront portion of the WTIP. ■ Established permanent location for Farmer's Market- Contracted with them to use the Gateway. ■ Attended training to facilitate staff writing of form based code. 2011 ACCOMPLISHMENTS ■ Conti-acted for Waterfront Transportation Improvement Plan design incorporating 10 AIA related capital projects ■ Completed 60% construction drawings for esplanade portion of the Waterfront Development Project ■ Submitted all permits associated with the entire Waterfront Development Project. ■ Received Washington State American Planning Association and Planning Association of Washington Best Physical Plan Award for 2011. 0 Implemented 6 Signage and Wayfinding Prototypes in Downtown Port Angeles. ■ Presented Port Angeles WTIP project at the Regional American Planning Association Conference. ■ Requested to present'at the Coos Bay, OR Your Town Conference on the Port Angeles AIA implementation and Waterfront project. ■ A total of 14 Facade and Signage Improvement grants have been awarded. An investment of$88,000 in City funds has resulted $264,000 in commercial faqade investments. ■ Developed the Art Framework Plan ■ Selected a Local Artist to join the design team and develop elements for Phase I ■ Submitted local, state, and federal permit applications ■ Developed the east entryway design ■ Developed concept plans for Race Street nodes and pedestrian/bicycle lanes ■ Created an animation to demonstrate to help investors envision the completed waterfront project ■ Developed a brochure for the project and for potential private sector investors PLANS FOR 2012 ■ Incorporate wayfinding comments into the final document and install the remaining signs ■ Finalized design documents for Phase I (esplanade and Oak Street) ■ Complete permit application processes- Construction of the Esplanade ■ Continue design coordination with CSO ■ Construction of east entryway gateway feature ■ Continued coordination of Race Street and Lauridsen Bridge projects ■ Transportation Comprehensive Plan update/alternate route