HomeMy WebLinkAbout4642 RESOLUTION NO. 4 6 4 2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WITH PIERCE COUNTY, THEREBY AMENDING THE
PIERCE COUNTY COUNTYWIDE PLANNING
POLICIES
WHEREAS, on July 1, 1990, the Growth Management Act (the GMA) became
effective (Chapter 36 70A Revised Code of Washington); and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 1995, the Pierce County Council passed Resolution
R95-17 affirming the commitment of the County to continue discussions with other local
jurisdictions to resolve implementation of the Growth Management Act; and
WHEREAS, the Growth Management Act requires Counties, Cities and Towns to
plan for housing affordable to all economic segments of the population; and
WHEREAS, the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies are written policy
statements which are to be used solely for establishing a countywide framework from
which the County and Municipal comprehensive plans are developed and adopted; and
WHEREAS, Pierce County initially adopted its initial Countywide Planning
Policies on June 30, 1992 and affordable housing policies are a component of the initial
Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies; and
WHEREAS, in November 2006, the Pierce County Regional Council solicited
proposals to formulate countywide affordable housing implementation plan and
recommend new countywide affordable housing policies; and
WHEREAS, a series of public workshops were conducted over a three-day
period in March 2007, soliciting input for the countywide affordable housing strategy;
and
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WHEREAS, recommendations for a countywide affordable housing strategy from
the consulting firm of Pacific Municipal Consulting (PMC) was published on June 15,
2007, and
WHEREAS, the City participated in the amendment process and helped develop
the proposed Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies through participation in
Pierce County's Growth Management Coordinating Committee (GMCC); and
WHEREAS, the GMCC is a staff level committee that reviews amendments to
the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies and makes recommendations to the
Pierce County Regional Council; and
WHEREAS, the Pierce County Regional Council recommended adoption of the
proposed amendments to the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies on July 16,
2009; and
WHEREAS, amendments to the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies
must be adopted through amendment of the original interlocal agreement or by a new
interlocal agreement ratified by 60 percent of member jurisdictions in Pierce County
representing 75 percent of the total population; and
WHEREAS, an interlocal agreement titled "Amendments to the Pierce County
Countywide Planning Policies" was developed for this purpose, and attached to the
recommended amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN
HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1 The amendments to the Pierce County Countywide Planning
Policies are attached as Exhibit A to this Resolution.
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September 7, 2010
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Section 2. The interlocal agreement is hereby acknowledged and accepted by
the City of Auburn, thereby amending the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies
in accordance with the requirements of the Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1967, Chapter
39.34 RCW
Section 3. That a copy of the resolution and signed interlocal agreement
authorizing approval shall be provided to Pierce County
Section 4. That the Mayor is authorized to implement such administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 5. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon
passage and signatures hereon.
Dated and signed this 7�*�- day of 2010.
C
IN
PETER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
ATTEST
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
AP OVE FORM:
iel B. H id, City A orney
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September 7, 2010
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
AMENDMENTS TO THE PIERCE COUNTY
COUNTYWIDE PLANNING POLICIES
This agreement is entered into by and among the cities and towns of Pierce
County and Pierce County This agreement is made pursuant to the provisions
of the Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1967, Chapter 39.34 ROW This agreement
has been authorized by the legislative body of each jurisdiction pursuant to
formal action and evidenced by execution of the signature page of this
agreement.
BACKGROUND-
A. The Pierce County Regional Council (PCRC) was created in 1992 by
interlocal agreement among the cities and towns of Pierce County and
Pierce County The organization is charged with responsibilities,
including: serving as a local link to the Puget Sound Regional Council,
promoting intergovernmental cooperation, facilitating compliance with the
coordination and consistency requirements of the Growth Management
Act (Chapter 36.70A ROW) and the Regional Transportation Planning
Organization (Chapter 47.80 RCW), and developing a consensus among
jurisdictions regarding the development and modification of the
Countywide Planning Policies.
B. The Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies provide for amendments
to be adopted through amendment of the original interlocal agreement or
by a new interlocal agreement. The Pierce County Countywide Planning
Policies may be amended upon the adoption of amendments by the
Pierce County Council and ratification by 60 percent of the jurisdictions in
Pierce County (13 of 20) representing 75 percent of the total Pierce
County population as designated by the State Office of Financial
Management at the time of the proposed ratification.
C. Substantive policy amendments are based on a comprehensive review
and update to the Affordable Housing Countywide Planning Policies by the
Pierce County Regional Council.
D The Pierce County Regional Council conducted discussions in open public
meetings in 2007, 2008, and 2009, to address the amendments. The
Pierce County Regional Council subsequently recommended adoption of
the proposed amendments on May 21, 2009, related to affordable
housing.
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PURPOSE.
This agreement is entered into by the cities and towns of Pierce County and
Pierce County for the purpose of ratifying and approving the attached
amendments to the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies (Attachment).
DURATION:
This agreement shall become effective upon execution by 60 percent of the
jurisdictions in Pierce County, representing 75 percent of the total Pierce County
population as designated by the State Office of Financial Management at the
time of the proposed ratification. This agreement will remain in effect until
subsequently amended or repealed as provided by the Pierce County
Countywide Planning Policies.
SEVERABILITY
If any of the provisions of this agreement are held illegal, invalid or
unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
FILING.
A copy of this agreement shall be filed with the Secretary of State, Washington
Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development, the Pierce
County Auditor and each city and town clerk.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this agreement has been executed by each
member jurisdiction as evidenced by the signature page affixed to this
agreement.
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
AMENDMENTS TO THE PIERCE COUNTY
COUNTYWIDE PLANNING POLICIES
Signature Page
The legislative body of the undersigned jurisdiction has authorized
execution of the Interlocal Agreement, Amendments to the Pierce County
Countywide Planning Policies.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF
This agreement has been executed City-of Auburn
C\Akf i
BY �� -
(Mayor/Executive)
DATE: SEP0 2010
Attest: (�
BY �l
(City Clerk)
Approve a F
BY
(Ci orney/ ros ufor)
Approved:
By,
(Pierce County Executive)
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8/23/2012 Per Toni Fairbanks this item did not receive enough jurisdictions to be ratified
at the County level