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Gig Harbor staff announce Critical Areas Ordinance update, public meetings; council approves consent agenda 6-0
Summary
Acting City Administrator Eric Paker announced a Critical Areas Ordinance update with virtual and in-person public meetings on March 3 and March 10 and said the city mailed roughly 2,700 postcards to nearby residents; the council approved the consent agenda 6-0 and then entered an executive session on potential property acquisition under RCW 42.30.110(1)(b).
Acting City Administrator Eric Paker told the council on Feb. 23 that the city has released an update to its Critical Areas Ordinance, which governs protections for wetlands, streams, aquifers and steep slopes. Paker announced two public engagement opportunities: a virtual meeting on March 3 at 5:30 p.m. and an open house in the council chambers on March 10 at 5:30 p.m. He said staff mailed about 2,700 postcards to residents within approximately 300 feet of regulated wetlands or streams.
"We are really looking forward to members of the public attending and finding out what these regulations do and do not do," Paker said, inviting residents to the meetings and to the city webpage for details.
Procedurally, Mayor Mary Barber opened the consent-agenda public comment period, received no speakers, and the council moved and voted to approve the consent agenda. Council member Ekberg moved to approve and Council member Martin seconded; verbal votes resulted in six "yes" votes and the motion passed 6 to 0.
Mayor Barber then announced a 15-minute executive session to discuss the potential acquisition of real property under RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) and stated no action would be taken following the executive session. The council returned at 6:28 p.m. and adjourned the meeting.
