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Extension of Crude Oil Moratorium Presentation Title Subtitle (optional) Date Vancouver City Council Workshop/Public Hearing Feb. 23, 2015 Vancouver City Council Workshop Staff, Title Staff, Title Brent Boger , Assistant City Attorney Jon Wagner , Senior Planner Crude Oil Moratorium - 1

Presentation Overview • Review background that led to the initial crude oil moratorium • Overview of EFSEC authority and current City zoning regulations • Review proposed work plan for preparing amendments to the Land Use and Development Code and other ordinances • Work plan timeline and next steps Crude Oil Moratorium - 2

Prior Council Review • Sep. 11, 2014: City Council adopted Ordinance M-4090, prohibiting the establishment or expansion of all crude petroleum facilities for six months. • Oct. 20, 2014: Public hearing on moratorium and adoption of findings of fact in support of the moratorium. • Council directed staff to prepare a work program to address concerns associated with the transport, handling and storage of crude oil. Crude Oil Moratorium - 3

Current Situation • Ordinance M-4090 established a moratorium that precludes new crude oil projects, prohibiting the establishment or expansion of all crude petroleum facilities for six months. • Moratorium expires March 11, 2015. • Council action required prior to expiration to extend moratorium and allow for implementation of proposed work program. Crude Oil Moratorium - 4

EFSEC Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) has authority over petroleum facilities that: • Can receive more than an average of 50,000 barrels per day; and • Will be or have been transported over marine waters. (RCW 80.50.20.12.d) Facilities below the thresholds are reviewed by the local jurisdiction. Crude Oil Moratorium - 5

Current Zoning Provisions • Storage and warehouse facilities are allowed in the IH zone and in the IL zone as a Limited use • Petroleum refineries are allowed in the IH (heavy industrial) zone. (VMC 20.440, Table 20.440.030-1, which further references Table 20.440.030-2) • The current Land Use and Development Code addresses manufacturing associated with specific materials. However, it does not address shipment or storage of specific materials. These are generally reviewed through the building and fire code reviews. Crude Oil Moratorium - 6

Proposed Work Plan • Task 1 – Identify interests and issues: Reach out to the public, interested public agencies, as well as industry and environmental groups for information and views. Crude Oil Moratorium - 7

Proposed Work Plan Continued • Task 2 – Determine areas where other agencies have jurisdiction and where the city may have authority. Crude Oil Moratorium - 8 - 8

Proposed Work Plan Continued • Task 3 – Research and review actions taken by other municipalities • Task 4 – Provide Recommendations to Planning Commission Crude Oil Moratorium - 9 - 9

Proposed Work Plan Continued • Task 5 – Planning Commissions conducts public meetings and workshops – Planning Commission makes recommendation to City Council • Task 6 – Council review and action Crude Oil Moratorium - 10 - 10

Proposed Work Plan Schedule • March-April: Determine agencies with authority • March-June: – Identify interests and issues; – Research actions taken by other municipalities • March-July: Develop recommendations/draft proposal • July-Sept: – Review EFSEC EIS for data and analysis relevant to local ordinance changes; – Determine if extension and revised work program is needed • Aug-Sept: Planning commission workshops • Oct: Planning Commission Public Hearing Crude Oil Moratorium - 11 - 11

Proposed Schedule – Council Action • March 2, 2015 – Proposed extension of moratorium • November 2015 – Council action on amendments to City code. Crude Oil Moratorium - 12 - 12

Questions & Discussion Jon Wagner , Senior Planner (360) 487-7885, jon.wagner@cityofvancouver.us Community and Economic Development Department 415 W 6 th Street P O BOX 1995 Vancouver WA 98668 To request other formats, please contact: City Manager’s Office (360) 487-8600 | WA Relay: 711 Amanda.Delapena@cityofvancouver.us Crude Oil Moratorium - 13 - 13