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RESOLUTION NO. 1203
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING A
FRAMEWORK FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PROCESSES.
WHEREAS, Chapter 20.00 ECDC establishes hearing processes before the
Edmonds City Council and Edmonds Planning Board regarding comprehensive plan
amendments, and,
WHEREAS, RCW 36.70A.035 and WAC 365-195-600 establish respectively,
requirements that planning jurisdictions establish and disseminate public participation programs
and recommendations regarding such programs; and
WHEREAS, the City as any planning jurisdiction has broad discretion to tailor its
programs to meet specific needs and circumstances, and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to establish a framework for its public
participation programs, subject to tailoring individual programs to meet the needs of specific
situations, prior to the Planning Board and City Council consideration, now therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Prior to commencement of any comprehensive plan update process,
the staff is requested to present its recommendations for a public participation process for that
update. The City staff is directed to use as a general outline for such public participation
programs for its recommendation to the City Council to incorporate as appropriate the
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recommendations contained in Washington Administrative Code provision 165-195-600.
Section 2. The specific detail of any public participation program prior to the
commencement of Planning Board hearings on a specific Comprehensive Plan amendment, may
be established by the City Council by either the approval of a consulting agreement for such
services or by a resolution.
Section 3. During the course of such process, notice of public hearings and
meetings shall be published in the City's legal newspaper, available on the City's website and
shown on the agenda televised on Channel 21, the City's governmental access channel. Notices
may also be posted at public locations throughout the City.
Section 4. Electronic copies of agendas, minutes, proposals, recommendations,
draft Comprehensive Plan or Development Regulation amendments are available on the City's
website. Members of the public may also request paper copies pursuant to the Public Records
Act through the City Clerk or Planning Department by e-mailing the City or making a written
request for such documents. Copies will be provided in accordance with the Public Records Act
requirements. Copies of all proposals, agendas and minutes related to a Comprehensive Plan
amendment may also be reviewed at the City's Planning Department at City Hall, 121 5th
Avenue North.
Section 5. The public is also encouraged to provide written comments relating to
any proposed Comprehensive Plan or development regulation amendment. Written comments
should be directed to the City Clerk at 121 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, WA 98020.
Section 6. Notices shall contain the following information:
A. The time, date and location of any public meeting or hearing; and
B. The general nature of the action to be taken. In the case of a request to
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amend the Comprehensive Plan to change the designation of any property, the approximate
location of the property and proposed change in Comprehensive Plan designation shall be
incorporated. Notice of Comprehensive Plan updates or amendments shall provide a general
listing of significant changes or amendments to be considered. The public should refer to either
the City's website or paper copies on file with the City Clerk or Planning Department, as
appropriate, to determine the specific details of the proposals under consideration.
Section 7. The City is attempting to conserve resources by utilizing, where
possible, a paperless environment. By so doing, the City seeks to conserve both natural
resources and to reduce the public's costs. Members of the public are encouraged to utilize City
websites or to review documents at the City's office. The public is encouraged to educate itself
prior to public hearings in order to better exercise its right of public comment and should be
aware that depending upon the length of documents or proposals, copies may not be available at
the public hearing.
Section 8. Any error in the application of these rules shall not invalidate an
action by the City Council so long as:
A. The public has notice of the general nature of significant amendments to
the Comprehensive Plan, or development regulations; and
B. There is an opportunity for early and continuous public participation in the
planning process.
RESOLVED this 4th day of August, 2009.
APPROU D:
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ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 07-31-2009
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 08-04-2009
RESOLUTION NO. 1203
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