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PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES
JULY 13, 2009
Committee Members Chair Elizabeth Albertson, Jamie Danielson, Tim Clark
Albertson called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Clark MOVED and Danielson SECONDED to approve the Minutes of
June 29, 2009. Motion CARRIED 3-0.
2. ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
REORGANIZATION
Economic Development Director Ben Wolters stated that a revision had been made
to the proposed ordinance, reinstating the Planning Director’s qualifications as
requested. Clark stated concerns with how job qualifications have been defined.
Clark Moved and Albertson seconded the Motion amending Section
2.30.067 to redefine the Planning Director’s job description, by amending
text: “experience as a municipal planner” with “experience in municipal
planning.” The remainder of the text in Section 2.30.037 was stricken. Motion
Carried 2–1, Danielson opposed.
Citizen, Tom Sharp, PO Box 918, Maple Valley, WA Stated that he supports
reorganization but questioned moving forward without a budget or location
documents and stated that it appears that this reorganization is around a personnel
document and not job functions. Sharp emphasized the need for checks and
balances and suggested the City consider using a Professional consultant. Sharp
was part of the Permit Task force and noted that this reorganization was part of
Phase three.
Council Member Ron Harmon commented that he had concerns with the
reorganization. He believes this proposed ordinance if adopted should have the
standard 30 day effective date. Harmon stated the reorganization has been a
rushed process and that it is more of a reshuffling of staff. Harmon stated that he
would support utilizing the services of a Professional Consultant and asked the
Committee to take a look at a true reorganization.
Clark Moved and Albertson Seconded a Motion to amend Section 9
changing the effective date from five (5) to thirty (30) days after
publication as provided by law. Motion Carried 2-1, Danielson opposed
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Clark voiced his opposition the Ordinance and Albertson expressed her reservations
but would support the Ordinance.
After further deliberation, Danielson moved to recommend Council adopt the
proposed ordinance with amendments to reorganize existing intra–
departmental permitting functions into a new single department to be
known as the Economic and Community Development Department. Motion
Carried 2-1 with Clark opposed
2. Cottage Housing Update
Planner Katie Heinitz presented a PowerPoint presentation on the Cottage Housing
Update. Heinitz reported on the progress to date concerning the City’s Cottage
Housing Demonstration Ordinance which became effective on December 18, 2008.
She stated that the 180-day submittal period for cottage housing demonstration
projects began on February 2, 2009 and ends on July 31, 2009.Heinitz stated at
this time there has been interest but no proposals. Heinitz added that if there are
no proposals the submittal period may be extended another 180 days
3. Final Draft Shoreline Master Program Update
Planner Erin George presented a Powerpoint presentation on the status of the Draft
Shoreline Master Program Update. George stated that the Final Draft of the
Shoreline Master Program Update has been sent to the Department of Ecology, and
they have replied with no further comments as proposed. George stated that she
would be presenting the Shoreline Master Program further at the Council workshop
on July 21, 2009.
Adjournment
Chair Albertson adjourned the meeting at 6:10p.m.
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Molly Bartlemay
Acting Planning & Economic Development Committee Secretary