HomeMy WebLinkAbout3934RESOLUTION NO. 3934
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO EXCUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PIERCE COUNTY AND THE
CITIES AND TOWNS OF PIERCE COUNTY RELATING TO THE
CREATION OF AN INTRACOUNTY ORGANIZATION, AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE PIERCE COUNTY REGIONAL
COUNCIL
WHEREAS, RCW 39.34 establishes the authority for cities and counties to
enter into interlocal agreements as necessary to work together when an issue
requires a joint action of all parties concerned; and
WHEREAS, the cities and towns of Pierce County and Pierce County
adopted an interlocal agreement creating the Pierce County Regional Council
(PCRC) in 1992, and charged the PCRC 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 RCW) 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; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn is a member of the Pierce County Regional
Council; and
WHEREAS, amendments to the Interlocal agreement creating the intra-
county organization known as the Pierce County Regional Council have been
identified; and
WHEREAS, on October 20, 2005 the Pierce County Regional Council
recommended adoption of proposed amendments to the interlocal agreement
relating to the creation of an intra-county organization; and,
WHEREAS, amendments to the interlocal agreement must be ratified by
sixty percent of the jurisdictions in Pierce County representing seventy-five
percent of the total population;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, IN A REGULAR MEETING DULY ASSEMBLED, HEREWITH
RESOLVES THAT:
Section 1. The Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Auburn are hereby
authorized to execute amendments to an interlocal agreement related to the
creation of an intra-county organization known as the Pierce County Regional
Council. A copy of said amendments is attached hereto, designated as Exhibit
"A" and incorporated by reference in this Resolution.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this
legislation.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon
passage and signatures hereon.
DATED and SIGNED this ~ day of November 2005.
CIT O
PETER B. LEWIS,
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Danielle E. Daskam,
City Clerk
APP,F~D,VED/PTO FORM:
Daniel B. Hey
City Attorney
Exhibit A
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
CREATION OF AN INTRACOUNTY ORGANIZATION
This agreement is entered into by and among the cities and towns
of Pierce County and Pierce County. This agreement is made pursuant to provisions of the
Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1967, Chapter 39.30 RCW. 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.
I. NAME:
II. MISSION:
The Pierce County Regional Council is created to promote intergovernmental cooperation
on issues of broad concern, and to assure coordination, consistency, and compliance in
the implementation of State law covering growth management, comprehensive planning,
and transportation planning by county government and the .cities and towns within Pierce
County. It is the successor agency to the Growth Management Steering Committee and
serves as the formal, multi-government link to the Puget Sound Regional Council.
III. CREATION:
This agreement shall become effective when sixty percent (60%) of the cities, towns and
county government representing seventy-five percent (75%) of the population within
Pierce County become signatories to the agreement. The agreement may be terminated
by vote of two or more legislative bodies collectively representing sixty percent (60%) of
the population within Pierce County.
IV. MEMBERSHIP AND REPRESENTATION:
A. Membership is available to all cities and towns within Pierce County,
and Pierce County.
B. Associate membership is available to such nonmunicipal governments as transit
agencies, tribes, federal agencies, state agencies, ~^~* ~~~*'~^r~*~°~, school districts,
and other special purpose districts as may be interested. Associate members are
non-voting.
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C. The General Assembly of the e~;~m~atie~ ° ~ =`C~ shall be comprised of all elected
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officials from the legislative authorities and the chief elected executive official of
the member cities, towns, and county government. Associate members and staff
from the various jurisdictions shall be encouraged to participate in General
Assembly meetings, but without a vote.
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each of the remaining
jurisdictions. Each representative shall have one vote.
E. One representative from the Puyallup Tribal Council,
D^,~ ^~T°°^.,.,° r^ ,one representative from Pierce Transit, and one
representative of WSDOT District 3 will be ex officio, non-voting members of the
~v°,."+'"° `'^""";`+°° At its discretion, the ~°°°•,+:•,° r^--,-,,:**°°
may create additional ex officio, non-voting positions from among other
t~ssociate members.
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V. GENERAL ORGANIZATION:
A. Structure
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Exhibit A
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The „~~:.'e ~~=un=I«~ e~;~ien ~ shall be comprised
of representatives from member jurisdictions as follows: four (4) representatives
from Pierce County including the County Executive and three members of the
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The organization will utilize a calendar year for oses of terms of
office of members of the Executive Committee and the work
program.
The - shall carry out all powers and
responsibilities of the organization between meetings of the General
Assembly. The ~xc;~„~~ may take action when a
quorum is present. One-third of the voting members shall constitute a
quorum. Except as specified in the -laws, actions voted upon shall be
approved by simple majority vote of the quorum. The -laws shall
provide for special voting processes and the circumstances when such
processes are to be used.
2. A presto and 'ce shall be selected by the
~°°^"*'"° r„n,.,,:,~°° from among its voting members. The
p~ and ice p~ shall serve for one-year terms
3. The Executive Committee shall establish a regular meeting time and place
for Council meetings. ~ ,e:,~t::L~oZ~~ etings shall be
conducted in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (1?~£~
42.30
4. Committees or task forces shall be established as required and may utilize
citizens, elected officials and staff from the member jurisdictions in order
to enhance coordination and to rovide advice and recommendations to
the ~°°°••*~~•° r~.`„~.:** ° on matters of common interest
including, but not limited to, planning, transportation, and infrastructure.
C. General Assembly
The General Assembly shall meet at least annually and may hold
additional meetings as needed. The General Assembly may take action
when a quorum is present. Thirty percent (30%) of the voting members
representing a majority of the various jurisdictions shall constitute a
quorum. Except as specified in the -laws, actions voted upon shall be
Exhibit A
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approved by a simple majority vote of the quorum. The -laws shall
provide for special voting processes and the circumstances when such
processes are to be used.
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"°"+ ""'' ' " ~'`' ~+'' Executive Committee shall serve
as pmt and 'ce pmt of the General Assembly.
3. The General Assembly shall adopt an annual work program.
4. The General Assembly meetings shall be conducted in accordance with
the Open Public Meetings Act (1~V~ 42.30
VI. FUNCTIONS AND AUTHORITY:
A. The Pierce County Regional Council will:
1. Promote intergovernmental coordination within Pierce County.
2. Facilitate compliance with the coordination and consistency requirements
of the state growth management la
3. Provide a forum to promote cooperation among and/or between
jurisdictions with respect to urban growth boundaries, comprehensive plan
consistency, development regulations, siting of facilities, highway, rail, air
and water transportation systems, solid waste issues and other area of
mutual concern.
4. Develop consensus among jurisdictions regarding review and modification
of ountywide arming licies.
5. Serve as the formal, multigovernment link to the Puget Sound Regional
Council.
6. Develop recommendations, as required, for distribution of certain federal,
state and regional funds.
7. Provide educational forums on regional issues.
8. Make recommendations to federal, state and regional agencies on plans,
legislation, and other related matters.
9. Serve as the successor organization to the Growth Management Steering
Committee which developed the untywide arming licies, and
complete such tasks as may have been begun by the Steering Committee,
including the following responsibilities:
a. develop model implementation methodologies;
Exhibit A
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b. assist in the resolution of jurisdictional disputes;
c. provide input to joint planning issues in Urban Growth Areas;
d. provide input in respect to countywide facilities;
e. advise and consult on policies regarding phased development,
short plats, vested right and related issues;
f. review and make a recommendation to Pierce County on the
respective location of Urban Growth Area boundaries;
g. make a recommendation to Pierce County regarding dissolution of
the Boundary Review Board;
h. monitor development, including population and employment
growth; and
i. provide advice and consultation on population disaggregation.
B. The organization shall adopt by-laws to govern its roceedings. By-laws
shall be adopted by the ~°°....~..~.. ~~~~~~~~ and shall be in
effect unless contrary action is taken by the General Assembly.
C. Nothing in this agreement shall restrict the governmental authority of any
of the individual members.
VII. AMENDMENTS:
Amendments to this agreement may be proposed by any member of the ~~
~?~ and shall be adopted by affirmative resolution ~~*'~° ~v°°••*~~~°
of the individual legislative bodies of sixty percent (60%) of the member
jurisdictions representing seventy-five percent (75%) of the population of Pierce County.
VIII. 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.
IX. FILING:
A copy of this agreement shall be filed with the County Auditor a~ each city/town
rk the Secretary of State, and the Washington State Department of Community
c e ,~
'Development.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this agreement has been executed by each member
jurisdiction as evidenced by signature pages affixed to this agreement.
Exhibit A
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
CREATION OF AN INTRACOUNTY ORGANIZATION
Signature Page
The legislative body of the undersigned jurisdiction has authorized execution of the
Interlocal Agreement, Creation of an Intracounty Organization.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF
This agreement has been executed by CITY of AUBURN
e City/To County)
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BY: ---~~~
(Mayor xecutive)
DATE: IV~V 2 1 2005
Approved:
BY:
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BY:
Approved:
BY:
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(Director/Manager/Chair of County Council)
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CITY OF
V BU~~~.1 ~I Peter B. Lewis, Mayor
WASHINGTON 25 West Main Street * Auburn WA 98001-4998 * www.auburnwa.gov * 253-931-3000
November 23, 2005
PIERCE CCUNTY pL4NNINC
Pierce County Regional Council & LAND SERVICES
c/o Ms. Paula Manning
Pierce County Planning and Land Services ~~~ ~ ~ 2005
2401 South 35t" Street, Room 228
Tacoma, Washington 98409 PIERCE COUNTY
SUBJECT: City of Auburn Resolution No. 3934 -PCRC Interlocal Agreement
Dear Ms. Manning:
At its November 21, 2005 regular meeting the Auburn City Council approved Resolution
No. 3934 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an amendment to an
Interlocal Agreement with Pierce County and the cities and towns of Pierce County.
Two signed copies of Resolution No. 3934 and the signed Interlocal agreement are
enclosed.
Upon signature by the appropriate party(ies) at Pierce County, please forward a copy of
the Interlocal agreement to the City of Auburn City Clerk's office for our records. You
may send the fully signed Interlocal agreement to: "
Ms. Dani Daskam, City Clerk
City of Auburn
25 West Main Street
Auburn, Washington 98001
As always, thank you very much for your assistance. Please contact me at (253) 804-
5034 should you have questions.
Sincerely,
a'
David Osaki
Community Development Administrator
Enclosures.
cc: Councilmember Gene Cerino, City of Auburn PCRC Representative (w/o enclosures)
Dani Daskam, City Clerk, City of Auburn (w/o enclosures)
AUBUR[~T '~ MORE THAN YOU IMAGINED
1 Sponsored by: Councilmember Calvin Goings File No. 450
2 Requested by: County Executive/Planning and Land Services
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5 RESOLUTION NO. R2006-8
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s A Resolution of the .Pierce County Council Authorizing the Pierce County
9 Executive to Execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Cities
1o and Towns of Pierce County, Thereby Amending the
11 Interlocal Agreement as Recommended by the Pierce County
12 Regional Council
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14 Whereas, on January 31,.1995, the Pierce County Council passed Resolution
15 No. R95-17 affirming the commitment of the County to continue discussions with other
1s local jurisdictions to resolve implementation of the Growth Management Act; and
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1s Whereas, the Pierce County Regional Council was created in 1992 by Interlocal
19 agreement among the cities and towns of Pierce County and Pierce County, and
20 charged with responsibilities, including: serving as a local link to the Puget Sound
21 Regional Council, promoting intergovernmental cooperation, facilitating compliance with
22 the coordination and consistency requirements of the Growth Management Act and the
23 Regional Transportation Planning Organization (Chapter 47.80 RC1l~, and developing a
24 consensus among jurisdictions regarding the development and modification of the
25 Countywide Planning Policies; and
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27 Whereas, the Pierce County Regional Council conducted negotiations in open
28 public meetings during 2003 and 2004 to address substantive policy changes necessary
29 to respond to current issues related to the coordination and consistency with the Growth
3o Management Act; and
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32 Whereas, the Pierce County Regional Council subsequently recommended
33 adoption of the proposed amendments to the Interlocal Agreement on May 19, 2005,
34 which address policy updates; and
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36 Whereas, amendments to the Interlocal Agreement must be adopted through
37 amendment of the original Interlocal Agreement or by a new Interlocal Agreement and
38 will become effective when sixty percent (60%) of the cities, towns and County
3s government representing seventy-five percent (75%) of the population within Pierce
4o County become signatories to the agreement; and
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Resolution No. R2006-8 Pierce County Council
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Whereas, the proposed amendments to the Interlocal Agreement-are not subject
to SEPA review in accordance with WAC 197-11-800(20), procedural actions; and
Whereas, after a properly noticed public hearing, the Community Development
Committee of the County Council considered oral and written testimony and forwarded
a do pass recommendation to the full Council; and
Whereas, the County Council held a public hearing on March 21, 2006, where
oral and written testimony was considered; and
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Whereas, the County Council finds that it is in the public interest to authorize the
Pierce County Executive to execute the Interlocal Agreement, attached hereto as
Exhibit A; Now Therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of Pierce County:
Section 1. The Pierce County Executive is hereby authorized to execute the
Interlocal Agreement, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and by this reference
incorporated herein, thereby ratifying the attached amendments to the Interlocal
Agreement as recommended by the. Pierce County Regional Council.
ADOPTED this r ~ y ,
~ da of '" ll / 1~C~*~---- 2006.
ATTEST:
PIERCE COUNTY COUNCIL
Pierce County, Washington
Denise D. Johnson
Clerk of the Council
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haven Bu ey
Council Chair
Resolution No. R2006-8
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1 Exhibit A to Resolution No. R2006-8
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3 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
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5 CREATION OF AN INTRACOUNTY ORGANIZATION
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8 This agreement is entered into by and among the cities and towns land sp~~ia1 purpose distri~-t(s}
9 of Pierce County and Pierce County. This agreement is made pursuant to provisions of the
10 Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1967, Chapter 39.3 ~ RCW. This agreement has been authorized
11 by the legislative body of each jurisdiction pursuant to formal action and evidenced by execution
12 of the signature page of this agreement.
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14 I. NAME:
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16 T~K~i'o'~~ n~ Tug (1D~TT7~ A~r~~IT~T~~,~ TL7~ DT~D!"~~ ! ~11T TT~TT~T
17 I2 ~l"STl1T~T A T (''(1T TT~ThTT /Dl~D /''1 ~'he 11~111e .ofthe OTiCT,a111Zd~On W111 be the P1eTCe COUlltt'
18 Re~ionalCouncil (PCRC).
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20 II. MISSION:
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22 The Pierce County Regional Council is created to promote intergovernmental cooperation
23 on issues of broad concern, and to assure coordination, consistency, and compliance in
24 the implementation of State law covering growth management, comprehensive planning,
25 and transportation planning by county government and the cities and towns within Pierce
26 County. It is the successor agency to the Growth Management Steering Committee and
27 serves as the formal, multi-government link to the Puget Sound Regional Council.
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29 III. CREATION:
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31 This agreement shall become effective when sixty percent (60%) of the cities, towns and
32 county government representing seventy-five percent (75%) of the population within
33 Pierce County become signatories to the agreement. The agreement may be terminated
34 by vote of two or more legislative bodies collectively representing sixty percent (60%) of
35 the population within Pierce County.
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37 IV. MEMBERSHIP AND REPRESENTATION:
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39 A. Membership is .available to all cities and towns within Pierce County, the Port of
40 Tacoma; and Pierce County.
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42 B. Associate membership is available to such nonmunicipal governments as transit
43 agencies, tribes, federal agencies, state agencies, n^-* ~•~*'~^~~*~°~, school districts,
44 and other special purpose districts as may be interested. Associate members are
45 non-voting.
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47 C. The General Assembly of the e~ga~ PCRC shall be comprised of all elected
48 officials from the legislative authorities and the chief elected executive official of
Exhibit A to Resolution No. R2006-8 Pierce County, Washington
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1 officio associate members rnay.each provide a;repres~entative to serve as a
2 non-voting member olf the Council.
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4 Other Associate Members:. Ofhernon-municipal govenirnents such as
5 federal agencies, other state agencies, other tribes, school districts and
6 other special purpose districts maybecome associate members upon
7 approval. of the Council. Associate members are nor-~°oti~lg,
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9 ~5. The organization will utilize a calendar year for purposes of terms of
10 office of members of the Executive Committee, Council, and the work
11 program.
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15 1. The ~'°°°•~+~~~° °°~~-~~'~°°Council shall carry out all powers and
16 responsibilities of the organization between meetings of the General
17 Assembly. The ~°°°~~+~~~° r°~~~~~°° Council may take action when a
18 quorum is present. One-third of the voting members shall constitute a
19 quorum. Except as specified in the bB~-laws, actions voted upon shall be
20 approved by simple majority vote of the quorum. The bBy-laws shall
21 provide for special voting processes and the circumstances when such
22 processes are to be used.
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24 2. A p~~ Chair and ~~'ice p~esiden~ Chair shall be selected by the
25 Council.. from among its voting members. The
26 ~t Chair and ~~rice ~~ Chair shall serve for one-year terms
27 and shall constitute~the E~ecuti~~e Committee.
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29 3. The Executive Committee shall establish a regular meeting time and place
30 for Council meetings. ~~~°°~•+~•~° ~'°~~~~~'~°° mMaetings shall be
31 conducted in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (l~~
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34 4. Committees or task forces shall be established as required and may utilize
35 citizens, elected officials and staff from the member jurisdictions in order
36 to enhance coordination and to provide advice and recommendations to
37 the ~°°°~~+~~~° ~'°.Y„,.,:,~°° Councils on matters of common interest
38 including, but not limited to, planning, transportation, and infrastructure.
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40 C. Gen eral Assembly
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42 1. The General Assembly shall meet at least annually and may hold
43 additional meetings as needed. The General Assembly may take action
44 when a quorum is present. Thirty percent (30%) of the voting members
45 representing a majority of the various jurisdictions shall constitute a
46 quorum. Except as specified in the 1?Bv-laws, actions voted upon shall be
47 approved by a simple majority vote of the quorum. The h-laws shall
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provide for special voting processes and the circumstances when such
processes are to be used.
2. The Executive Committee shall serve
as pmt Chair and ~rG'ice $~~ Chair of the General Assembly.
3. The General Assembly shall adopt an annual work program.
4. The General Assembly meetings shall be conducted in accordance with
the Open Public Meetings Act (RCS Chapter 42.30 RCVv }.
VI. FUNCTIONS AND AUTHORITY:
A. The Pierce County Regional Council will:
1. Promote intergovernmental coordination within Pierce County.
2. Facilitate compliance with the coordination and consistency requirements
of the state growth management laws.
3. Provide a forum to promote cooperation among and/or between
jurisdictions with respect to urban growth boundaries, comprehensive plan
consistency, development regulations, siting of facilities, highway, rail, air
and water transportation systems, solid waste issues and other area of
mutual concern.
4. Develop consensus among jurisdictions regarding review and modification
of eCountywide $P~anning Policies.
5. Serve as the formal, multigovernment link to the Puget Sound Regional
Council.
6. Develop recommendations, as required, for distribution of certain federal,
stated and regional funds.
7. Provide educational forums on regional issues.
8. Make recommendations to federal, stated .and regional agencies on plans,
legislation, and other related matters.
9. Serve as the successor organization to the Growth Management Steering
Committee which developed the s~ountywide pPlanning pPolicies, and
complete such tasks as may have been begun by the Steering Committee,
including the following responsibilities:
a. develop model implementation methodologies;
b. assist in the resolution of jurisdictional disputes;
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c. provide input to joint planning issues in Urban Growth Areas;
d. provide input in respect to countywide facilities;
e. advise and consult on policies regarding phased development,
short plats, vested righ and related issues;
f. review and make a recommendation to Pierce County on the
respective location of Urban Growth Area boundazies;
g. make a recommendation to Pierce County regazding dissolution of
the Boundary Review Board;
h. monitor development, including population and employment
growth; and
i. provide advice and consultation on population disaggregation.
B. The organization shall adopt by-laws to govern its proceedings. By-laws
shall be adopted by the ~°°°~•*~-~° r^~~~~~~°° '~uri°rxl and shall be in
effect unless contrary action is taken by the General Assembly.
C. Nothing in this agreement shall restrict the governmental authority of any
of the individual members.
VII. AMENDMENTS:.
Amendments to this agreement may be proposed by any member of the Feral
~?~y Council and shall be adopted by affirmative resolution ^~'*'~° ~°°°~•+~~~°
r^--~-~~**°° °~a ^f^f the individual legislative bodies of sixty percent (60%) of the member
jurisdictions representing seventy-five percent (75%) of the population of Pierce County.
VIII. 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.
IX. FILING:
A copy of this agreement shall be filed with the County Auditors; ~ each city/town _
clerk, the Secretary of State, and the Washington State Department of Community Trade
aid Economic Development.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this agreement has been executed by each member
jurisdiction as evidenced by signature pages affixed to this agreement.
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
CREATION OF AN INTRACOUNTY ORGANIZATION
Signature Page
The legislative body of the undersigned jurisdiction has authorized execution of the
Interlocal Agreement, Creation of an Intracounty Organization.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF
This agreement has been executed by
(Name of City/Town/County)
BY:
DATE:
Approved:
BY:
(Director/Manager/Chair of County Council)
Approved as to Form:
BY:
(City Attorney/Prosecutor)
Approved:
BY:
(Pier County Executive)
Exhibit A to Resolution No. R2006-8 Pierce County, Washington /
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(Mayor/Executive)
Pierce County
Regional Council
By-Laws
and
Interlocal Agreement
March, 2006
BY-LAWS
OF THE
PIERCE COUNTY REGIONAL COUNCIL
ARTICLE I -Purpose
The purpose of the By-laws is to govern the proceedings of the Pierce County
Regional Council (PCRC or Council), consistent with the Interlocal Agreement which
created the organization. In the event of a conflict between these By-laws and the
Interlocal Agreement, the Interlocal Agreement shall control.
ARTICLE II -Organization and Membership
Section 1. Organization: The PCRC shall be organized into a General
Assembly; a Council (PCRC); an Executive Committee; and other such task forces and
committees as established by the Council.
Section 2. Members: Pierce County, each city or town in Pierce County, and
the Port of Tacoma shall be a member upon adoption of the Interlocal Agreement,
provided however, a city or town partially located in Pierce County and partially in any
other county must have a population of at least 500 persons or 500 employees in Pierce
County before obtaining full voting privileges.
Section 3. Ex Officio Associate Members: The Puyallup Tribal Council,
Pierce Transit, and WSDOT District 3 shall be ex officio associate members. Ex officio
associate members may each provide a representative to serve as anon-voting member of
the Council
Section 4. Other Associate Members: Other non-municipal governments
such as federal agencies, other state agencies, other tribes, school districts and other
special purpose districts may become associate members upon approval of the Council.
Associate members are non-voting.
ARTICLE III -Officers
Section 1. The officers of the Pierce County Regional Council shall be a
Chair and a Vice Chair. The officers constitute the Executive Committee.
Section 2. Chair: The Chair shall conduct the meetings of the Council,
preside over meetings of the General Assembly, and shall be responsible for the
preparation of the agenda for said meetings. The Chair shall ensure that the functions of
the Pierce County Regional Council are carried out to the best of his or her ability.
Section 3. Vice Chair: The Vice Chair shall preside and perform the duties of
the Chair in the absence of the Chair.
Section 4. Elections: The Chair and Vice Chair of the Pierce County
Regional Council shall be elected by the Council from among the Council's voting
membership. The Vice Chair shall be from a different member jurisdiction than the
Chair.
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Section 5. Term: The Chair and Vice Chair shall serve for one year and their
terms of office shall begin at the beginning of the calendar year. In the event of a
vacancy in the office of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall succeed to said office for the
unexpired portion of the term. In the event there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice
Chair, the Council shall elect from its membership a new Vice Chair to serve the
unexpired portion of the term. In the event there is a vacancy in the office of the Chair
and Vice Chair, the Council shall elect from its membership a new Chair and Vice Chair
to serve the unexpired portion of the terms.
ARTICLE IV -The Council
Section 1. Purpose: The Council shall direct the affairs of the Pierce County
Regional Council between the annual meetings of the General Assembly. The Council
shall exercise on behalf of the Pierce County Regional Council all powers and managerial
and administrative authority not reserved for the General Assembly.
Section 2. Composition: The Council shall be comprised of voting members
who are elected officials representing member agencies as determined in the Interlocal
Agreement. Each ex officio associate member shall designate anon-voting
representative to the Council.
Section 3. Appointment: Representatives to the Council shall be appointed as
follows:
(a) A member jurisdiction granted representation by the Interlocal Agreement
shall choose its representative(s) and designated alternates by its own
appropriate process. The name and contact information of both the
designated representative and his/her alternate, with a copy of the Council
minutes designating appointees, shall be transmitted to the Council clerk
by the first working day in March of each year.
(b) Each Council representative and alternate with the authority to vote shall
be an elected official and shall be named in advance to the roster
maintained by the Council clerk.
(c) An ex officio associate or associate member may designate its
representative and alternate by its own appropriate process. The positions
are non-voting.
(d) The name, mailing and a-mail address, telephone and fax numbers of all
representatives and their designated alternates shall be filed in writing with
the Council, directed to the Council clerk. Each member jurisdiction may
change its designated representative or alternate twice annually. Written
notification from the jurisdiction's chief executive or clerk of a change in
voting delegates must be received by the Council clerk ten days in
advance of a regular Council meeting and twenty days in advance of a
General Assembly.
(e) Other elected officials and staff from member jurisdictions shall be
encouraged to attend and participate in Council discussions, but without a
vote.
Section 4. Date: The Executive Committee shall designate a regular time and
place for its meetings.
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Section 5. Notice: An agenda with supporting materials shall be mailed at
least seven (7) days in advance of all regularly scheduled meetings; provided however,
that if the Chair or any five (5) voting members of the Council determine that an
emergency exists, they may make a finding to that effect in which event a special meeting
may be held on facsimile, email, or written notice delivered to each representative at least
five (5) days in advance. The agenda for a special meeting shall be limited to those items
specified in the notice.
Section 6. Quorum: A quorum of the Council shall consist of one-third of the
voting representatives.
Section 7. Voting: Each voting representative on the Council shall have one
vote. All actions of the Council will be by simple majority vote unless otherwise
provided by law or in these By-laws.
Section 8. Absence of voting members: If an elected official representative
of a jurisdiction is not present, and no elected official from the jurisdiction is named to
serve as an alternate, the jurisdiction may be represented from the audience by the
designated staff member of the jurisdiction. Staff may participate in discussions before
the Council, but shall not vote. If a jurisdiction's representative or alternate has three (3)
consecutive absences, the clerk shall contact those representatives and the Council may
request reappointment.
ARTICLE V -The General Assembly
Section 1. Purpose: The purpose of the annual meeting of the General
Assembly will be to hear an annual report, adopt an annual work program and take action
on such matters as the Chair or Council may determine.
Section 2. Composition: The General Assembly of the Pierce County
Regional Council shall be comprised of elected officials from the legislative authorities
of the member jurisdictions and the chief elected officials from the member jurisdictions.
Associate members and staff from the various jurisdictions shall be encouraged to
participate in General Assembly meetings, but without a vote.
Section 3. Notice: Written notice and the agenda of all General Assembly
meetings shall be delivered or mailed to all member jurisdictions at least ten (10) days
prior to the meeting; provided however, that if the Chair or Council determines that an
emergency exists, they may make a finding to that effect in which event a meeting may
be held with notice delivered to each member jurisdiction at least 24-hours before the
meeting.
Section 4. Date: The General Assembly of the Pierce County Regional
Council shall meet at least annually, at a time and place designated by the Council.
Section 5. Quorum: A quorum of the General Assembly shall meet both of
the following requirements: at least thirty percent (30%) of the eligible voting members
shall be present and at least fifty percent (50%) of the member jurisdictions shall be
represented.
Section 6. Voting: Actions voted upon shall be approved by simple majority
vote, except as specified in the Interlocal Agreements, these By-laws, or by requirement
of state or federal law.
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Section 7. Special Voting: If requested by any three voting members from
three different jurisdictions, the special voting process shall be required for the following
actions:
a. Adoption of the annual work program; and
b. Action to overturn an amendment to the By-laws.
Under the special voting process, action by the General Assembly shall require a
majority vote from each of the following: a majority vote of the Pierce County
representatives who are present, a majority vote of the City of Tacoma representatives
who are present, and a majority vote of the other representatives who are present. No
action may be taken without the quorum including at least one representative from Pierce
County and at least one representative from the City of Tacoma. No ex officio associate
member or other associate member may request special voting.
ARTICLE VI -Committees
Section 1. Committees: The Chair may appoint or the Council may require
the Chair to appoint standing, ad hoc, or special task forces or committees to advise the
Council in its functions.
Section 2. Membership: Membership of task forces and committees may
include members and associate members, elected officials, local government staffs,
citizens, professionals in the field, and other experts. When a vote is required, voting
rights shall be in accordance with the voting rights for "members" as defined in Article II,
Section 2.
Section 3. There are two standing Committees: the Pierce County Growth
Management Coordinating Committee (GMCC) and the Transportation Coordinating
Committee (TCC). The GMCC shall serve as one. of the advisory committees for the
purpose of providing advice and recommendations on growth management issues. The
TCC shall provide advice on transportation and infrastructure issues.
ARTICLE VII -Work Program
Section 1. The Council shall recommend the annual work program for
review, revision, and adoption by the General Assembly.
Section 2. The Council shall control and monitor all expenditures and budget
available funds in accordance with the adopted work program and shall have the power to
amend the work program to meet unanticipated needs or changed conditions.
ARTICLE VIII -Open Meetings
All meetings of the Pierce County Regional Council shall conform to the Open
Meetings Act, Chapter 42.30 RCW. The Council shall adopt procedures to ensure
appropriate public notice of all meetings.
ARTICLE IX -Parliamentary Authority
The rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly
Revised shall govern the General Assembly and the Council in all cases to which they are
applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the Interlocal or these By-laws or
any special rules of order the General Assembly or the Council may adopt.
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ARTICLE X -Amendments to By-laws
These By-laws may be amended at any regular or special meeting of the Council;
provided however, that a copy of the proposed amendment has been mailed to each
member jurisdiction and each representative to the Council at least fifteen (15) calendar
days prior to the meeting at which the vote to amend is taken. Any amendment(s) of the
By-laws shall be effective immediately upon adoption by the Council, provided that the
General Assembly may take action to overturn such amendment(s) at the next meeting.
Adopted by the Pierce County Regional Council
(Date)
(Officer)
(Officer)
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
CREATION OF AN INTRACOUNTY ORGANIZATION
This agreement is entered into by and among the cities and towns and special purpose district(s)
of Pierce County and Pierce County. This agreement is made pursuant to provisions of the
Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1967, Chapter 39.34 RCW. 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.
I. NAME:
The name of the organization will be the Pierce County Regional Council (PCRC).
II. MISSION:
The Pierce County Regional Council is created to promote intergovernmental cooperation
on issues of broad concern, and to assure coordination, consistency, and compliance in
the implementation of State law covering growth management, comprehensive planning,
and transportation planning by county government and the cities and towns within Pierce
County. It is the successor agency to the Growth Management Steering Committee and
serves as the formal, multi-government link to the Puget Sound Regional Council.
III. CREATION:
This agreement shall become effective when sixty percent (60%) of the cities, towns and
county government representing seventy-five percent (75%) of the population within
Pierce County become signatories to the agreement. The agreement may be terminated
by vote of two or more legislative bodies collectively representing sixty percent (60%) of
the population within Pierce County.
IV. MEMBERSHIP AND REPRESENTATION:
A. Membership is available to all cities and towns within Pierce County, the Port of
Tacoma, and Pierce County.
B. Associate membership is available to such nonmunicipal governments as transit
agencies, tribes, federal agencies, state agencies, school districts, and other special
purpose districts as may be interested. Associate members are non-voting.
C. The General Assembly of the PCRC shall be comprised of all elected officials
from the legislative authorities and the chief elected executive official of the
member cities, towns, and county government. Associate members and staff from
the various jurisdictions shall be encouraged to participate in General Assembly
meetings, but without a vote.
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D. The PCRC-Council shall be comprised of representatives from member
jurisdictions as follows: four (4) representatives from Pierce County including
the County Executive and three members of the County Council; three (3)
representatives from the City of Tacoma; two (2) representatives from the City of
Lakewood, City of Puyallup, and City of University Place; and one (1)
representative from each of the remaining jurisdictions. Each representative shall
have one vote.
E. One representative from the Puyallup Tribal Council, one representative from
Pierce Transit, and one representative of WSDOT District 3 will be ex officio,
non-voting members of the Council. At its discretion, the Council may create
additional ex officio, non-voting positions from among other associate members.
V. GENERAL ORGANIZATION:
A. Structure
Organization: The PCRC shall be organized into a General Assembly; a
Council; an Executive Committee; and other such task forces and
committees as established by the Council.
2. Members: Pierce County, the Port of Tacoma and each city or town in
Pierce County shall be a member upon adoption of the Interlocal
Agreement, provided however, a city or town partially located in Pierce
County and partially in any other county must have a population of at least
500 persons or 500 employees in Pierce County before obtaining full
voting privileges.
3. Ex Officio Associate Members: The Puyallup Tribal Council, Pierce
Transit, and WSDOT District 3 shall be ex officio associate members. Ex
officio associate members may each provide a representative to serve as a
non-voting member of the Council.
4. Other Associate Members: Other non-municipal governments such as
federal agencies, other state agencies, other tribes, school districts and
other special purpose districts may become associate members upon
approval of the Council. Associate members are non-voting.
5. The organization will utilize a calendar year for purposes of terms of
office of members of the Executive Committee, Council, and the work
program.
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1. The Council shall carry out all powers and responsibilities of the
organization between meetings of the General Assembly. The Council
may take action when a quorum is present. One-third of the voting
members shall constitute a quorum. Except as specified in the By-laws,
actions voted upon shall be approved by simple majority vote of the
quorum. The By-laws shall provide for special voting processes and the
circumstances when such processes are to be used.
2. A Chair and Vice Chair shall be selected by the Council from among its
voting members. The Chair and Vice Chair shall serve for one-year terms
and shall constitute the Executive Committee.
3. The Executive Committee shall establish a regular meeting time and place
for Council meetings. Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the
Open Public Meetings Act (Chapter 42.30 RCW).
4. Committees or task forces shall be established as required and may utilize
citizens, elected officials and staff from the member jurisdictions in order
to enhance coordination and to provide advice and recommendations to
the Council on matters of common interest including, but not limited to,
planning, transportation, and infrastructure.
C. General Assembly
1. The General Assembly shall meet at least annually and may hold
additional meetings as needed. The General Assembly may take action
when a quorum is present. Thirty percent (30%) of the voting members
representing a majority of the various jurisdictions shall constitute a
quorum. Except as specified in the By-laws, actions voted upon shall be
approved by a simple majority vote of the quorum. The By-laws shall
provide for special voting processes and the circumstances when such
processes are to be used.
2. The Executive Committee shall serve as Chair and Vice Chair of the
General Assembly.
3. The General Assembly shall adopt an annual work program.
4. The General Assembly meetings shall be conducted in accordance with
the Open Public Meetings Act (Chapter 42.30 RCW).
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VI. FUNCTIONS AND AUTHORITY:
A. The Pierce County Regional Council will:
1. Promote intergovernmental coordination within Pierce County.
2. Facilitate compliance with the coordination and consistency requirements
of the state growth management laws.
3. Provide a forum to promote cooperation among and/or between
jurisdictions with respect to urban growth boundaries, comprehensive plan
consistency, development regulations, siting of facilities, highway, rail, air
and water transportation systems, solid waste issues and other area of
mutual concern.
4. Develop consensus among jurisdictions regarding review and modification
of Countywide Planning Policies.
Serve as the formal, multigovernment link to the Puget Sound Regional
Council.
6. Develop recommendations, as required, for distribution of certain federal,
state, and regional funds.
7. Provide educational forums on regional issues.
8. Make recommendations to federal, state, and regional agencies on plans,
legislation, and other related matters.
9. Serve as the successor organization to the Growth Management Steering
Committee which developed the Countywide Planning Policies, and
complete such tasks as may have been begun by the Steering Committee,
including the following responsibilities:
a. develop model implementation methodologies;
b. assist in the resolution of jurisdictional disputes;
c. provide input to joint planning issues in Urban Growth Areas;
d. provide input in respect to countywide facilities;
e. advise and consult on policies regarding phased development,
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f. review and make a recommendation to Pierce County on the
respective location of Urban Growth Area boundaries;
g. make a recommendation to Pierce County regarding dissolution of
the Boundary Review Board;
h. monitor development, including population and employment
growth; and
i. provide advice and consultation on population disaggregation.
B. The organization shall adopt by-laws to govern its proceedings. By-laws
shall be adopted by the Council and shall be in effect unless contrary
action is taken by the General Assembly.
C. Nothing in this agreement shall restrict the governmental authority of any
of the individual members.
VII. AMENDMENTS:
Amendments to this agreement may be proposed by any member of the Council and shall
be adopted by affirmative resolution of the individual legislative bodies of sixty percent
(60%) of the member jurisdictions representing seventy-five percent (75%) of the
population of Pierce County.
VIII. 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.
IX. FILING:
A copy of this agreement shall be filed with the County Auditor, each city/town clerk, the
Secretary of State, and the Washington State Department of Community Trade and
Economic Development.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this agreement has been executed by each member
jurisdiction as evidenced by signature pages affixed to this agreement.
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Signature Page
The legislative body of the undersigned jurisdiction has authorized execution of the
Interlocal Agreement, Creation of an Intracounty Organization.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF
This agreement has been executed by
(Name of City/Town/County)
BY:
DATE:
Approved:
BY:
(Mayor/Executive)
(Director/Manager/Chair of County Council)
Approved as to Form:
BY:
Approved:
BY:
CREATION OF AN INTRACOUNTY ORGANIZATION
(Pierce County Executive)
(City Attorney/Prosecutor)
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