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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 29 2025 CDS SS Special Meeting 5.28.25 Final Packet KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CDS Study Session Special Meeting Thursday May 29, 2025 - 10:00 AM BoCC Auditorium 205 West 6th Room 109-Ellensburg 1.Call to Order 2.Citizen Comments (1 min.time limit) 3. Land Use& Recreation Planner Position 4.2025 Year to Date Code Enforcement Update 5.Other Business-No Action to be taken 6.Concluded Created on 5/27/2025 4:56:11 PM KITTITAS COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 2025 STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT STUDY SESSION DATE: May 29,2025 TOPIC: Land Use&Recreation Planner Position ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of job description and direction to move forward with Human Resources and Finance Departments regarding funding of position. BACKGROUND: In 2021 the Board adopted the 2021 Kittitas County Recreation and Tourism Plan(Resolution 2021-116). The 2021 Recreation and Tourism plan identified priority actions for implementation by Board employees utilizing County financial and human resources. These priorities included direct implementation of trail systems,resource parks,and special purpose facilities and advancing a strategic approach to open space,trail,park,and recreation facilities and recreation services both in a direct implementation role and facilitation role. The Board had a previous discussion at a joint CDS/DPW Study Session on November 12,2024,whereby,the Board was in favor of allocating resources for Parks and Recreation Development and stressed the importance of coordination with CDS for long range recreational planning and to include current Parks and Recreation plans in all future planning. Subsequently,at a CDS Study Session on April 14,2024 the Board reviewed a preliminary job description and presentation for the Land Use& Recreation Planner position and proposed that CDS Director Chad Bala continue to refine the scope of responsibilities,then bring back to the BOCC. INTERACTION: CDS. RECOMMENDATION: Direction to move forward with HR&Finance Dept. HANDLING: None. ATTACHMENTS: Land Use&Recreational Planner Job Description LEAD STAFF: Chad Bala,CDS Director Kittitas County,Washington Job Description POSITION TITLE: LAND USE AND RECREATION PLANNER ❑ Reviewed: ® Modified: 4/4/2025 REPORTS TO: Planning Manager DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES(CDS) JOB SUMMARY The Land Use&Recreation Planner engages in county-wide planning for its Parks, Recreation and Open Space lands,informs and updates the applicable management plans and portions of the county's Comprehensive Plan and leads land use planning projects.Must maintain courteous and cooperative working relationships with administrative and other County personnel,public agencies, and the general public,and work under the guidance of LocaUState/Federal regulations and County code, policies,and procedures. SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None. CATEGORY: Full-Time OCCUPATION CODE: HR? UNION AFFILIATION: None HOURS/WEEK: 40 FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt DRS ELIGIBILITY: PERS BACKGROUND CHECK LEVEL: Routine PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Twelve(12) Months ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: System-wide planning:Coordinates or leads the development or update of facility, recreation and open space management plans,land and resource management plans,and portions of Kittitas County's Comprehensive Plan,coordinating staff teams,contractors/consultants, and members of the public. Develop policies in support and in accordance with county practices and priorities,and plan commitments. Develops and leads inclusive community engagement opportunities. Make recommendations to support the advancement and integration of all facilities, recreation and open space policy including policy around ecosystem health and resilience,agriculture, responsible recreation, stewardship and enjoyment,community connections,education and inclusion,and financial sustainability.Presents recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)and other relevant boards and committees. Utilizes GIS to analyze and interpret data and create graphically effective maps and presentation graphics for planning and illustrative purposes. Area and site-planning: Coordinates and leads the development of area and site plans in conjunction with Public Works facility staff for specific geographic locations or regions comprising larger interagency efforts at the conceptual and/or schematic design level. Makes recommendations to integrate and help translate broader guidance into actionable implementation plans, integrated into coordinated workplans and the department's capital and operating budgets that inform department work planning. Develops and leads inclusive community engagement opportunities and presents and makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners(BOCC)and other relevant boards and committees. County-wide and regional planning:Serves as a liaison and departmental representative to outside consultants, local governments, regional government agencies and non-government organizations and serve as departmental project manager for local and regional planning initiatives and projects, including among other things regional trails and comprehensive planning.Assists with land use planning projects and serves a lead on more complex land use planning projects like planned unit developments and long plats.Works with developers to create recreation and open space opportunities and access on land use 1 k.......fta. Kittitas County,Washington projects. Coordinates on an interdepartmental basis with Public Works personnel on relevant facility needs and requirements for planning purposes. This job description is a summary of the primary functions and expectations for this position.Additional department-related duties may be assigned as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Land Use&Recreation Planner • High school diploma or GED equivalent. • Bachelor's degree in Planning, Parks&Recreation,Engineering, Geography,or Public Administration. • Equivalent education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree,subject to approval of the Planning Manager or CDS Director. • Valid Washington State driver's license. • A criminal history and background check will be performed on qualified applicants. Convictions may preclude candidates from employment in certain circumstances. Factors such as relativity to the position,age and time of the offense,seriousness and nature of the violation,and rehabilitation will be taken into consideration. • Three(3)or more years of progressively responsible experience in recreation and/or planning work. • Working knowledge of Kittitas County Planner I duties, plus understanding of the purposes and policies,and regulations of the County Planning Department. • Knowledge of principles and techniques of gathering and analyzing data. • Knowledge of techniques of public presentation. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: • Ability to read,analyze, interpret,and implement policies,codes,and laws. • Ability to communicate with professionalism and courtesy at all times in verbal and written format. • Ability to engage with ecologists and other subject matter experts(e.g. agricultural,water,floodplain, trails specialists)and data to soundly analyze resources and develop recommendations. • Ability to prepare and conduct presentations to staff, board members,other agencies, and the public. • Ability to provide efficient and courteous service to a diverse population. • Ability to interpret and implement federal, state,and local environmental and land use codes and the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan. • Understanding of recreation, land use and development, and the ability to educate members of the public regarding these issues. • Proficient with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite, GIS applications,and possess the ability to quickly learn other department or County-specific programs. • An ability to independently prioritize tasks and attend to a broad range of activities. • Must be able to operate standard office equipment and safely operate a motor vehicle. • Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Experience in the operation of Geographic Information Systems(GIS). • Previous work experience in the public or private sector. • Previous work experience with parks, recreation or open space planning. 2 Kittitas County,Washington WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is generally performed in an office environment;sustained posture in a seated position and prolonged periods of computer operation;use of standard office equipment;strength to lift, pull, push,and/or carry up to 25 pounds or potentially more with assistance;vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate clearly in person or over the telephone;ability to stand, walk,stoop, kneel,crouch,ascend/descend stairs,and reach with arms and legs.Work includes regular interaction with employees and the public,with occasional exposure to upset or angry customers. Duties may require performance in non-office settings,outdoors,or at a variety of County locations.Work outdoors may include exposure to a variety of weather conditions and other hazards such as temperature extremes,dusty/windy conditions, insects, animals, etc.,and requires the ability to traverse a variety of terrain.All PPE must be worn when required for employee safety. Occasional travel may be required for training opportunities and/or meetings. Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle in all types of weather and levels of light. The work schedule is generally maintained during normal office hours but will require occasional attendance at night meetings and may also include early or weekend hours as needed. Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. "'REPARATION AND REVIrW Must be completed with all revisions of the job description. Supervisor Name Title Date HR Representative Name Title Date EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT l understand the job duties and responsibilities contained in this job description and as described by the immediate supervisor. Employee Name(print) Employee Signature Date 3 KITTITAS COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 2025 STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT STUDY SESSION DATE: May 29, 2025 ACTION REQUESTED: None: 2025 Year-To Date Code Enforcement Update BACKGROUND: KCCDS Code Enforcement Officer Laura Kukes, our current code enforcement officer, took over the code enforcement division in January of 2024, with 400 plus open cases. An established goal for Code Enforcement was to reduce this case load to around 100 by the end of the year 2024. These open cases span from 2008 to 2025. • Remaining Open Backlog Cases: 121 • 2025 Current Open Cases: 12 • 2025 Possible Abatements: 2 INTERACTION: CDS. RECOMMENDATION: None. HANDLING: None. ATTACHMENTS: KCCDS 2025 YTD Code Enforcement Case Log LEAD STAFF: Chad Bala, CDS Director & Laura Kukes, Code Enforcement Officer Count of Case ID Column labels Row Labels Closed Open Violation (blank) On Hold Move to Viol. Compliance Agreement Grand Total Building 1 1 Critical Area 29 9 1 2 1 42 Fire 6 1 7 General Building 157 39 6 7 5 214 GeneralCE 40 31 3 1 1 1 77 Planning 59 3 3 65 Public Health 13 13 Public Works 8 4 12 (blank) — — — Grand Total 313 87 13 10 6 2 431 *Remaining open backlog cases is 119 *2025 current open cases 10 total *Abatements-2 possible in 2025 180 160 140 ■Closed 11 Open 120 ■Violation 100 ■(blank) 80 ■On Hold ■Move to Viol. 60 ■Compliance Agreement 40 20 o Building Critical Area Fire General Building GeneralCE Planning Public Health Public Works (blank)