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Business Meeting 6:00 p.m. May 1, 2023
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I. Call to Order/ Pledge of Allegiance
II. Roll Call
III. Changes to the Agenda
IV. Special Presentations
A. Swearing in of Officer
B. Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation
V. Comments from the Public (re consent agenda items and items not on the agenda)
(Each person has 3 min. to comment- City Clerk will signal at 2 min. 30 sec.)
A. Public comment
B. City Staff Response
VI. Executive Session — pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i) Discussion with legal counsel
about legal risks of current or proposed action (approximately 30 minutes)
VII. Consent Agenda
Action: Move to adopt the consent agenda or request to remove any individual
item from the consent agenda.
A. Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
B. Approval of Minutes: April 3, 2023
C. Resolution 23-029 Related to Personnel, Adopting Classification Schedules
for Non -Represented Employees
D. Resolution 23-030 Authorizing Execution of Documents and Disbursement of
Funds for a Loan of Community Development Block Grant Funds Pursuant
to Resolution 15-001; Applicant: A Little Uptown LLC
VIII. Unfinished Business
A. Ordinance 3308 Related to Increasing Park Rules and Amending Title 11 of
the Port Townsend Municipal Code
Action: Move to approve Ordinance 3308 Related to Increasing Park
Rules and Amending Title 11 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code.
i. Staff Presentation
ii. Public Comment
iii. Council Deliberation and Action
B. Ordinance 3310 Adopting 2023 Supplemental Budget Appropriations
Action: Move to approve Ordinance 3310 Adopting 2023 Supplemental
Budget Appropriations
i. Staff Presentation
ii. Public Comment
iii. Council Deliberation and Action
IX. New Business
A. Jefferson County Solid Waste and Yard Waste Minimum Tipping Fee
Increase Presentation
Action: No Action Requested
i. Staff Presentation
ii. Public Comment
iii. Council Deliberation and Action
B. Resolution 23-031 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Site Host
Agreement for a Car Share Parking Location in Uptown Port Townsend
Action: Move to approve Resolution 23-031 Authorizing the City Manager
to Execute a Site Host Agreement for a Car Share Parking Location in Uptown
Port Townsend
i. Staff Presentation
ii. Public Comment
iii. Council Deliberation and Action
C. Notice of Potential Changes to Eligible Area Maps for USDA Rural
Development Housing Programs in Washington State
Action: No Action Requested
i. Staff Presentation
ii. Public Comment
iii. Council Deliberation and Action
X. Presiding Officer's Report
XI. City Manager's Report
XII. Suggestions for next or future agenda, regular meeting and/or study session
XIII. Comments from Council
XIV. Executive Session — pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(g) Performance of a Public
Employee. (approximately 15 minutes)
XV. Adjourn
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
STATE OF WASHINGTON, )
)ss. OATH OF OFFICE
County of Jefferson )
I, James Berteig, do solemnly swear that I am a Citizen of the United States and the State of
Washington; that I will support the Constitution and Laws of the United States and the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Washington, and will to the best of my judgment, skill and ability, truly,
faithfully, diligently and impartially perform the duties of the office of Police Officer in and for the City
of Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington, as such duties are prescribed by law.
James Berteig
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15' day of May 2023.
Thomas Olson, Chief of Police
Cityaf ort,
Townsen
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, mental health is foundational to our wellness; it allows us to care for
ourselves and others, and make valuable contributions to our community; and
WHEREAS, mental illness is not a character flaw, but rather an illness like any
other; and
WHEREAS, having better knowledge of common mental health disorders will
further reduce discriminatory practices, create greater acceptance across the
community, and lead to people who suffer from mental illness feeling comfortable
sharing their stories; and
WHEREAS, John Hopkins Medicine reports that 1 in 4 adults1 face a mental
health challenge such as depression or anxiety; and
WHEREAS, the Center for Disease Control reports that more than 40% of young
people feel persistently sad or hopeless; and
WHEREAS, creating a community where everyone feels comfortable reaching
out for the support they deserve is crucial to ending the stigma around mental health
and strengthening our City; and
WHEREAS, mental health awareness initiatives raise public knowledge of mental
health disorders, reduce stigma, and foster positive attitudes towards seeking help;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, David J. Faber, Mayor of the City of Port Townsend, do
hereby proclaim the month of May 2023 as
Mental Health Awareness Month
in the City of Port Townsend. I also call upon the people of Port Townsend, Washington,
to recommit our community to increasing awareness and understanding of mental
health, the steps our citizens can take to protect their mental health, and the need for
appropriate and accessible services for all people with mental health conditions.
David J. Faber, Mayor
From: Reverend Crustal Cox
To: newsL612eninsuladailvnews. com; newsC6ptleader.com; publiccommentC6 itvofpt.us; enaa0eptC6citvofpt.us
Subject: NEW Public Records Policy or Law at the City of Port Townsend
Date: Monday, April 17, 2023 6:06:29 PM
After Receiving Public Records Request that the City of Port Townsend seems to be pretty
nervous about. The Public Records department has new laws and policy instructed to them,
by who? I am not sure. Were there meetings? Was their Policy and Procedure Voted on?
Or is this Discrimination and Prejudice?
Clearly the City of Port Townsend wants to do damage control and limit the amount of
public records that I can receive or at least slow it down, so they have time to cover up their
behavior or come up with another plan. Thing is I am not sure this New Public Records
Policy is Legal. I ordered them. They take a few days to a few months, no biggy. So Why
Now? Yes I ordered several, they are all clearly connected and could have been all in one.
So a Sudden Change of Policy and Procedure, seemingly based in No Legal Procedure,
No new City Policy in Writing I can find, No state law. Simply "Instruction" to Limit Access to
Public Records to One Person, the Person Exposing their Dark Dirty Deeds to the World.
Yes, divide time among requestors, if that is policy and procedure and law, or hire more
staff if that is policy, procedure and law. However to make up law and policy with
"Instructions" to only give each requestor a certain amount of time, does not seem lawful to
me in my opinion. We Shall See at some point when all this settles out in the courts
someday. "
Let's Take a Look at the New Port Townsend Public Records Policy or "Instruction". And be
sure I will request the clock in and clock out of 90 minutes for each person. To Ensure
Fairness and Equality under the Law for ALL.
"Reverend Crystal Cox,
This message is to update you on a recent change in records request processing.
Previously the time allotted for processing requests was divided up amongst each individual
request received. After receiving .. requests from you in one day bringing your total number
of open requests at the time up to .., we needed to review our current process to ensure all
requestors are being given equal time. Following this review, I have been instructed to
now divide my time amongst each requestor regardless of how many open requests each
requestor currently has. With our current list of open requests, this allows for 90 minutes
per requestor per week.
While the current time allocated each week will be used to process your older requests, this
request and those received more recently will be extended by about 4 weeks, giving an
anticipated fulfillment date of .... We hope to be able to provide the requested records
sooner but believe this is a reasonable estimate of time without knowing how long the older
requests will take to process.
Again, if you would like to prioritize your requests differently, please let me know. I am also
happy to answer any questions that you may have about this change in our process.
Public Records Officer"
Reverend Crystal Cox
Universal Church of Light
a New Earth Ministry
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From:
Reverend Crustal Cox
To:
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mwalkerC6co.ieffersonma.us; Marc Titterness; Melissa Pleimann; Ashcraft; James Kennedy; Joe Nole;
60HC�co.iefferson.wa.us; CitvCouncil; Women"s Declaration International (WDI); Jodi Wilke; Public Defender2
Subject:
Public Comment, Opinion On PT Prosecutors Failure to Prosecute Felony Assaults Including Assault on an Officer
Date:
Monday, April 17, 2023 8:16:19 PM
Attachments:
imaoe.pna
Letter to Schurman.pdf
Can you Imagine Being Assaulted Downtown Port Townsend with a whole lot of
Eyewitnesses, Officer Cam Footage, Live Streams, Probably Cause Reports, Innocent
Reports, Officer Testimony, Eye Witness Video Testimony, and the County (Prosecutor
Claiming your Assailant to he a VICTIM?
Mean, Intimidating, Kicking, Hitting, Smothering, Threatening US and They IDENTIFY AS
VICTIMS. So there Ya Have it. Innocent in Port Townsend. Because the Assailant
IDENTIFY as the Victim.
Intentional Assault LEGAL in Port Townsend. Felony Assault 2, 3, and 4 LEGAL in Port
Townsend, including Assault 3 on an Officer. See it is all the VICTIMS Fault, they, we were
clearly Asking for It.
The Felony Hate Crime Criminals in Port Townsend are the Victims because they told the
Police they were. We have videos as to who the BAD GUYS are, but #PortTownsend
Prosecutors claim WE, the Victims, are Guilty because those who assaulted us in video
and officer gave testimony to in officer cam, probable cause and incident reports, we are
the PERPS because those who assaulted us claim "they were victimized". So
the Assaulters, the Violent MEN who Attacked US at Amy Sousa's Press
Conference in Port Townsend, WA August 15th 2022, well they IDENTIFY
as the party Victimized, so that is the Facts.
Note in the Communication from Port Townsend Prosecutor James Kennedy, this is a
Tactic I, Reverend Crystal Cox, saw repeatedly in the Footage, the Violent Angry Muscle
Tattoo Guy Bjorn MacLochlainn and the man who assaulted '' Alexander
French, they would go over to the police often and claim they were the victim and even
slam and scold the police. Just after they assaulted someone.
Thing is it was Amy Sousa's Event, she had a permit, we were speaking there, they had no
reason to be there other than to cause us harm of some kind, to threaten and intimidate us,
to shut down our speech. Yet Prosecuting attorney James Kennedy acts as if they were
victims also, yet they literally threw themselves at us, it was OUR EVENT.
This is what you can expect at your Port Townsend event if anyone drops by and does not
want you to have the event. Apparently what happened at the Women's Free Speech Event
#LetJulieSwim is Legal in Port Townsend, Washington Including Assault on an Officer.
There were 6 Victims. I will be posting details on ALL, as James Kennedy sees no issue
with any of it, so you will know what is LEGAL and Acceptable in PT for your Next Event.
Oh and Note, Kennedy is Just Fine with ONE or Hundreds of People Drowning Out Your
Event Downtown, sounds like a Free For All for any Event. WOW. Wonder if Selective
Prosecution would happen if you were to say, toot a tiny horn at a Pride Event, Concert on
the Docks, Victorian Festival, Any speaking event downtown or the Wooden Boat Festival?
HEY GOOD LUCK AT YOUR PT EVENT, OH AND GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR FUTURE
ENDEAVORS. Says the Prosecutor.
What Crime is Legal in Port Townsend is Who you Know, Who You Owe, Who can
influence the Votes so you Stay Prosecutor and Get those Big Bucks. We Call it
Mobocracy.
DEMAND Prosecutions of Multiple Documented Felony ASSAULTS At Amy Sousa's Press
Conference in Port Townsend Washington, Including Felony Assault on an Officer.
The Prosecutor's Name is James Kennedy, the Deputy Prosecutor is Chris Ashcraft, they
both refuse to prosecute the man who assaulted E. And who kicked a man in the groin so
hard he has permanent damage. James and Chris refuse to charge any of the assaults.
James' email is ikenned co.ieerson.wa.us, Chris's email is
cashcra tQco.ie erson.wa.us. The phone number is 360-385-9180. The Port Townsend
Police Chief Tom Olson's email is tolson _cit ot.us. To complain to city council email
PublicComment@CityofPT.us
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15, 2022. The evidence I have reviewed shows people crowded around the Cotton Building and Pope
Marine Park in Downtown Port'Fownqend. The event organizers can be heard speaking or shouting
through a speaker system, while crc)tiiit.et-deiiioTistrators, appear to be attempting to drown out their voices
noises of varying origins.
Most ofthe people present otherwise appear to be behaving in peaceful manner, while some appear to be
shoving each other around. Witnesses from both factious approach law enfibrWrIlent al diftcrent, thrics
with clainiq to have been victimized by the opposing side.
I cannot file charges based on what occurred, I can only file charge,., based on what I can pi,ove.
Considering all plausible defenses -- I do not believe that the evidence in my possession would support a
finding that the crimes, ,dong the lines of those desQribed to me, occurred beyond at reasonable doubt.
I ani sorry for any injuries that your client,; may have suffered, but I can assure both you and them that the
criminal justice systern does not have the remedies that they are seeking, I know this is not the answer you
were hoping for, I wish you and your clients kick in your future endeavors.
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15, 20,22. "Rie evidence I have reviewed shows people crowded arOUnd the Cotion Building and Popc
Marine Park in Downtown Port Townsend, The event organizers can be heard speaking or sholuting
through a speaker systern, while counter -demonstrators appear to he attlenipting to drcywn Out 0161- VOiCCS
noises of vary in origins.
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shoving each cAher around, Witnesses from both ffieflons approach law enforcervictit, at diff'crem dines
with ctaims to have been victimized by the opposing side.
I cannot file charges based on what occurred, I can only file charges based on what I can prove.
C",onsidering all plausible defenses -- I do not believe that the evidence in my possession would support as
finding that the criines, flong the fines, ofhose described 110 111C, OCCUrred beyond a reasonable doubt.
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wiere hoping For, I Wish YOU and your clients, luck in your future endeavors,
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From: Deb Oldham
To: nub1iccommentC6citvofot.us
Subject: Rainier/Howard street extension to Hastings?
Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 5:45:46 PM
Currently, residents of neighborhoods north of the dead-end/bike path at the north end of
Rainer must drive several extra miles in a circuitous route to reach Sims Ave.
This seems counter -intuitive for a largely "low income" community, given fuel costs. It also
compounds vehicle emissions.
Does the City have a plan to extend the current north dead-end of Rainier for access to
Hastings Ave. in the near future?
With thanks -
D. Oldham
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Port Townsend City Council,
My name is Michael Whelan and I was raised in Port Townsend from the time I was 8 years old
until I was 19 years old. Even though I have not lived in Port Townsend in quite some time, it
still has a special place in my heart. It was the community of my youth, the place I met my
lifelong friends, and the home of many friends and family.
In my senior year at Port Townsend High School myself and several friends took on the
task of trying to build a skatepark for the community. Port Townsend was a great place to grow
up, but the town has always been plagued by one problem particular to the youth: a lack of
activities and healthy outlets.
The skate park plan became our high school community service senior capstone project.
Several community members encouraged us to take on the skatepark plan. In particular Patty
Spencer (teacher), Robby Roberson (Rotary Club), and parents all helped open doors for us.
They connected us with community groups and influential adults. Our group met with the Loins
Club of Jefferson County, the Rotary Club, made presentations to the Port of Port Townsend
and the Mayor. By the end of our Senior year the wheels were in motion but the job had not
been completed. Several community members picked up where and succeeded in getting the
skatepark project across the finish line.
One of those high school seniors who worked on the skatepark plan was Seamus
Simms. Seamus knew that having a activity like the skate park would have a positive impact on
the future generation of kids in Port Townsend. Seamus and his Mom Victoria also work on the
skatepark plan for several years after we had moved away from Port Townsend. Both of them
were instrumental in seeing the project through to the finish.
I understand that there is a proposal to rename the Port Townsend Skatepark in honor of
Seamus. I am writing this letter to express my absolute support for this proposal. Not only was
Seamus instrumental in building the skatepark, but he was also an exemplary community
member that the youth should look up to. But more than anything Seamus should be honored
because he represents the best of Port Townsend; A humble dude from a simple upbringing
that everyone knew and loved. I can not think of any one person more deserving of this honor.
Sincerely,
Michael Whelan
From: Keith Newton
To: nubliccommentC6citvofot.us
Subject: Two stroke weed -eaters and leaf blowers , noise pollution, and to a lesser extent air pollution .
Date: Monday, May 1, 2023 9:20:06 AM
PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT AGENDA
May 1, 2023
A. Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants:
Vouchers 171851 through 171856 in the amount of $305,617.45
Vouchers 171865 through 171949 in the amount of $386,206,63
Vouchers 171954 through 172040 in the amount of $381,849.94
Electronic Fund Transfers in the amount of $24,411.97.
B. Approval of Minutes: April 3, 2023 Regular Session Business Meeting
C. Resolution 23-029 Related to Personnel, Adopting Classification Schedules
for Non -Represented Employees
D. Resolution 23-030 Authorizing Execution of Documents and Disbursement of
Funds for a Loan of Community Development Block Grant Funds Pursuant
to Resolution 15-001; Applicant: A Little Uptown LLC
Action: Move to adopt the consent agenda or request to remove any individual
item from the consent agenda. (Short statements or easily resolved questions are
appropriate without removing item from the consent agenda).
DRAFT
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF APRIL 3, 2023
CALL TO ORDER/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in a Regular Business Meeting on the 3rd day
of April 2023 in Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Mayor David Faber called the
meeting to order at 6:00pm.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were Aislinn Diamanti, David Faber, Amy Howard,
Monica MickHager, Ben Thomas, Owen Rowe, and Libby Wennstrom.
Staff members present were City Manager John Mauro, City Attorney Heidi Greenwood,
Public Works Director Steve King, Planning and Community Development Director
Emma Bolin, Finance and Technology Service Director Connie Anderson , Parks and
Recreation Strategy Director Carrie Hite, Facilities and Parks Manager Michael Todd ,
and City Clerk Alyssa Rodrigues.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION — PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110 (1)(G) PERFORMANCE OF A
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE. (APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES)
Council members went into Executive Session to discuss RCW 42.30.110 (1)(g)
Performance of a Public Employee for approximately 15 minutes.
Council members went into Executive Session at 6:02pm
Council members came out of Executive Session at 6:19pm. No action was taken.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (NONE)
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment
Alden Rohrer spoke about the move out notification received at Sea Breeze Mobile
Home Park, lack of local rental listings, high rent amounts, Sea Breeze being pet
friendly, Sea Breeze residents joining Port Townsend's homeless population, and the
idea of the City to potentially buy Sea Breeze Mobile Home Park.
City Staff Response
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DRAFT
In response to Public Comment Mayor Faber announced he will speak about Sea
Breeze Mobile Home Park in his Presiding Officer's Report.
City Manager Mr. Mauro and Public Works Director Steve King addressed a written
public comment regarding noxious weed control. Mr. King explained there is currently
a 1996 Resolution which discourages the use of herbicides in the City and public
spaces. He explained adding language in code regarding noxious weed control and
herbicide being used under City permit if used.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Approval of Minutes: February 21, 2023, March 20, 2023
Lords Lake Project Consultant Approval
Resolution 23-024 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with
FCS Group for Utility Excise Tax Reporting Review in an Amount not to Exceed
$23,690
Motion: Owen Rowe moved to approve the consent agenda. Monica MickHager
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE SCHEDULED
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 23-026 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement to
Repair the Mountain View Pool Roof in an Amount not to Exceed $76,000
Mr. Mauro introduced Resolution 23-026.
Facilities and Parks Manager Michael Todd presented Resolution 23-026 Authorizing
the City Manager to Execute an Agreement to Repair the Mountain View Pool Roof in
an Amount not to Exceed $76,000. Mr. Todd went on to explain weather history and
damage to roof, pool background, layers of roofing, 60- and 25 -year-old covering, roof
inspections, 15 -year life expectancy has been exceeded, 10 -year life expectancy
report in 2013, water damage, on-site staff inspection report, professional roofing
inspection report, Healthier Together efforts, staff recommendation of temporary 5 -year
fix, and long-term fix option details.
In response to Council's clarifying questions Mr. Mauro explained there are alternative
funding options, but they have their challenges. He explained REET is the best option,
but Finance and Technology Services Director Connie Anderson can explain more.
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DRAFT
Public Comment:
There was no public comment.
Discussion ensued around speaking publicly about REET funding, type of paint,
hiring outside help to install, and Mr. Mauro confirmed Ms. Anderson agreed about
REET Funding.
Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve Resolution 23-026 Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute an Agreement to Repair the Mountain View Pool Roof in an
Amount not to Exceed $76, 000. Ben Thomas seconded.
Discussion ensued around hoping this is the last time the roof would have to be
repaired and long-term solution to pool.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Ordinance 3308 Related to Increasing Park Rules and Amending Title 11 of the
Port Townsend Municipal Code
Mr. Mauro introduced Ordinance 3308.
Parks and Recreation Strategy Director Carrie Hite presented Ordinance 3308
Related to Increasing Park Rules and Amending Title 11 of the Port Townsend
Municipal Code which included history of working on Park Rules with Parks,
Recreation, Trees and Trails Advisory Board, basic park rules, "use" definition in
PTMC, changes being clerical in nature, PTMC 11.01.040 allowing City Manager
administrative adoption of regulation for parks with Mayor and City Attorney review,
language clean up, and Park Rules review by staff and boards.
In response to Council's clarifying questions Ms. Hite stated she will review
"definition of use" in 11.01.020, will update 11.04.010 pg. 14 beginning of section to
have Pope Marine Park and Cotton Building listed, regarding 11.04.010 pg. 14 letter
A, Ms. Hite explained there is not a way to prove Port Townsend residency and
wanted to make sure code was reflected and explained she will add "individuals",
she also confirmed Chetzemoka Park Exhibit C last item differs from the Pope
Marine and Cotton Building and that they should be consistent.
Ms. Hite went on to answer more clarifying questions which included explanation of
metal detecting being permitted in certain locations and will look into making
consistent throughout Park Rules. In addition, she stated she will fix the extra "B" on
pg. 25, confirmed on pg. 6 she will update language regarding owners and horses,
explained on pg. 14 Exhibit B item D 11.04.010 the definition of community large
wide events, confirmed in Exhibit C regarding Chetzemoka Park on pg. 16 there was
an error in font type, stated in the Firearms and Bows and Arrows section they were
trying to protect first amendment rights and keep parks safe but will look into and
confer with the City Attorney, and stated she will also take a look at domestic
animals' definition.
Ms. Hite continued on to explain she will add in ADA components regarding motor
vehicles in parks, will look into events and motor vehicles loading and unloading in
April 03, 2023 City Council Business Meeting Page 3 of 7
parks, will add language around special permitting for alcohol consumption in parks, DRAFT
will add language around using park for longer than 3 days for special events or
uses, will look into stating broad use community events instead of stating the name
of event. Regarding letter E. pg. 15 facility capacity for both Pope Marine and Cotton
Building, Ms. Hite explained the Public Experience Liaisons do not have a good way
to track Port Townsend residency and stated there have not been any complaints. In
addition, Ms. Hite confirmed she can make changes and bring Park Rules back for
second reading.
Public Comment:
There was no public comment.
Discussion ensued around adding a line that states, "requires the removal of
oversized refuse", busking in relation to overuse, last "use" in paragraph should be
changed to "overuse", removal of guitar case example, Right of Way Rules vs. Park
Rules, placement of items blocking access to parks, suggestion to strike, "Overuse
includes the placement of a table, equipment or other similar object", make
definitions of Overuse shorter, explain the why, bring Park Rules back for a second
reading, and special permitted events in relation to signs.
Motion: Aislinn Diamanti moved to approve first reading with edits Ordinance 3308
Related to Increasing Park Rules and Amending Title 11 of the Port Townsend
Municipal Code Monica MickHager seconded.
Discussion ensued around staff being able to make edits.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Ordinance 3309 Related to Street Vacations and Amending Chapters 12.20 in the
Port Townsend Municipal Code
Mr. Mauro introduced Ordinance 3309.
Planning and Community Development Director Emma Bolin and Public Works Steve
King presented Ordinance 3309 Related to Streets Vacations and Amending Chapters
12.20 in the Port Townsend Municipal Code which included Infrastructure and
Development Council Committee review history and direction, partial street vacation
history, Street Right of Way being for public benefit, language regarding partial street
vacations being prohibited, sometimes public benefit to have partial street vacation,
recommendations to make more clearly stated in regulations as well as administrative
changes, increased appraisal fees, added requirements for lot line adjustments being
accomplished prior to ordinance being approved by Council, abandoned street Right of
Way vacation, equitably enforced, strip swap, and City Resolution.
In response to Council's clarifying questions Ms. Bolin and Mr. King explained a partial
street vacation can be accomplished by City Resolution if there is public benefit.
Public Comment:
There was no public comment.
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DRAFT
Discussion ensued around opportunities for Council Resolutions for partial Right of
Way, vacations for extra -large Right of Ways, housing, requests to Council,
development plan for City, better usage of land not serving public, benefits of alley
ways, anyone can apply, application process, control vs. less control by city
government, clarity of public policy, rules are applicable while in effect and can be
changed in the future, and articulating community goals.
Motion: Aislinn Diamanti moved waive Council Rules and approve on first reading
Ordinance 3309 Related to Street Vacations and Amending Chapters 12.20 in the Port
Townsend Municipal Code Amy Howard seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Resolution 23-025 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for On -
Call Land -Use Permit Review in an Amount not to Exceed $150,000
Mr. Mauro introduced Resolution 23-025.
Ms. Bolin presented Resolution 23-025 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an
Agreement for On -Call Land -Use Permit Review in an Amount not to Exceed $150,000
which included a graphic, permit deadlines, struggling to get everything done, six
month back log, on-call permitting services for land use permit review, expedited
review fee program, and equity.
In response to Council's clarifying questions Ms. Bolin confirmed for now it is a stop
gap but potentially part of a holistic work plan, expedited review fee would go to offsite
consultant, consultants would have specific skills, extra fee goes to consultant but
allows more capacity for city staff to work on other permits to move quicker, and would
like to have in house expedited review fee process in the future.
Public Comment:
There was no public comment.
Discussion ensued around how this process will help department overall, keep
policy limited in how long consultants are used and bring inhouse in the future,
affordable housing provider who would pay for expedited process, appropriate to do
now, makes more equitable and reasonable for everyone.
Motion: Aislinn Diamanti moved to approve Resolution 23-025 Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute an Agreement for On -Call Land -Use Permit Review in an Amount
not to Exceed $150,000 Monica MickHager seconded.
Ms. Bolin confirmed it will part of supplemental budget.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
April 03, 2023 City Council Business Meeting Page 5 of 7
Mayor Faber provided the Presiding Officer's report which included Farmers Market DRAFT
Ribbon Cutting, Plant Based Pop Up Event at Port Townsend High School, Sea Breeze
Mobile Home Park walk through and discussion, housing affordability, gap in market, the
need for an abundant expansionary housing policy, and City support of DASH request
for USPS Accessibility components for future renovations letter.
Motion: Ben Thomas moved to approve letter and add Council signatures. Aislinn
Diamanti seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Mauro provided the City Manager's Report which included Long Range Planner,
recruitment, de-escalation training, all staff breakfast, crew breakfast put on by
operations managers, Financial Sustainability, Tactical Infill, Coffee with the City
Manager, RV removal, Kearney St Roundabout, Lodging Tax Advisory Committee grant
cycle, sewer line, sewer system and loan, 7th Haven Ribbon Cutting, Community Read,
Pool Health and Wellness Center survey and Open House, Golf Course Open House,
Hood Canal Bridge, Evans Vista clean up, Senator Patty Murray discussion, not
being here on April 17, and Workshop and EDI statement.
SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR
STUDY SESSION
Council member Thomas suggested looking at RVs in the same spot as Tiny Houses on
Wheels and driveways. In addition, he suggested discussing community standards for
herbicide spray.
Mr. King stated on April 17 they are possibly bringing amended code for vegetation
control which reflects March 6 presentation to meeting and can add language about
herbicide spray.
Council member Wennstrom suggested receiving clarification around rain gardens,
vegetation in roundabouts, etc.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Council member MickHager commented that public have talked with her about
vegetation control options and has not received a lot of pushback. She explained she
has just received questions and clarifications while she has been working.
Deputy Mayor Howard commented about the 7th Haven Ribbon Cutting.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:29pm.
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Attest: DRAFT
Alyssa Rodrigues
City Clerk
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Submitted By: Connie Anderson
Department: Finance
Agenda Bill AB23-161
Meeting Date: May 1, 2023
Agenda Item:Vl.c
® Regular Business Meeting
❑ Workshop/Study Session
❑ Special Business Meeting
Date Submitted: April 26, 2023
Contact Phone: 360-379-4403
SUBJECT: Resolution 23-029 Related to Personnel, Adopting Classification Schedules
for Non -Represented Employees
CATEGORY:
❑ Consent ❑x Resolution
Staff Report ❑ Ordinance
Contract Approval ❑ Other:
BUDGET IMPACT:
Expenditure Amount:
Included in Budget? Yes ❑x No ❑
Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
3 -Year Strategic Plan: 6 - Provide for a healthy City organization
Cost Allocation Fund: N/A
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
As full staffing remains one of the City's highest priorities, staff will be bringing updates to
the 2023 Salary Schedules for Council review and approval as they are ready.
Project Manger
As shown on the attached 2023 Employee Position Salary Schedule, City staff
recommends the addition of a Project Manager based on the following reasons.
The 2022 budget authorized the addition of a project manager to existing staffing levels
based on projected work levels. Since that time, the city has been successful in securing
grants and finalizing the OGWS Water Supply Agreement. In addition, the General Sewer
Plan is well underway. The result has been a substantial increase in project workload
since the budgeting process in 2021. Furthermore, due to a lack of staffing, much work
has been delayed creating a backlog. The current capital project workload total is $22
million. Over $17 million of this this work is being done or will be done by consultants. In
order to move these projects forward, the engineering team needs staff to manage the
contracts, budgets, public process, and funding. As a rule of thumb, each project
manager can manage $3 million of projects per year which accounts for administration
costs that range from 5-10%. Back calculating $22 million of work requires 4 FTEs over
several years. Currently, the engineering team consists of 1 Civil Engineer doing project
work, a portion of the Public Works Director, and a portion of time from the GIS
coordinator performing capital project work. Additionally, the Public Works Operations
Managers take on some project management. The Assistant City Engineer is focused on
Development Engineer Review. Combined, this is equivalent to 2.0 FTEs. In order to
accomplish the project workload, staff recommends hiring two project managers and a
City Engineer to accomplish the work. This is 1.0 additional FTE to the original 2023
budget request. Future workloads are anticipated to continue along these lines given
grants, anticipated street funding, OGWS work, and sewer system work. An abbreviated
list of projects by topic area is attached.
Budget Impacts
The Engineering department currently has two open positions, a Deputy PW Director/City
Engineer as well as the flexibility to hire an additional engineer or project manager at the
appropriate level, depending on qualifications. The requested position is an additional
FTE to the adopted budget. The cost of the additional position will range up to $18,000,
equivalent to a Civil Engineer 3 with flexibility to hire Civil Engineer 2 or Project Manager.
The Engineering fund is an internal service fund where positions and associated costs
are paid through charges billed to projects. No budget impact is anticipated as the cost
of the additional FTE for a partial year will likely be absorbed in the YTD engineering
vacancy. Staff will monitor the 2023 budget to ensure proper expenditure authority for
2023 and if necessary, include any budget impact in a future supplemental budget.
The recommended changes are listed in red in the revised 2023 Employee Position
Salary Schedule.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution 23-029
2. 2023 Salary Schedule, revised May 2023
3. 2023 Capital Project List (abbreviated)
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: NA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: If adopted as part of the Consent Agenda, no
further action is needed; this effectively represents unanimous adoption of Resolution
23-029.
ALTERNATIVES:
❑x Take No Action ❑x Refer to Committee ❑x Refer to Staff ❑x Postpone Action
❑x Remove from Consent Agenda ❑ Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance
❑ Other:
Resolution 23-029
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RESOLUTION NO. 23-029
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, RELATED TO PERSONNEL, ADOPTING CLASSIFICATION
SCHEDULES FOR NON -REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
RECITALS:
A. The City Manager is authorized by RCW 35A.13.080(1) to have general
supervision of the administrative affairs of the City. RCW 35A.13.090 reserves to
the Council the right to create "...such departments, offices, and employments as
it may find necessary or advisable, and may determine the powers and duties of
each department or office."
B. In 2014, the City Council adopted Resolution 14-061, adopting a compensation
plan and salary schedule for non -represented employees. The City subsequently
completed a compensation study for non -represented employees, including wage
and benefit comparisons.
C. In 2023, staff recommends amending the 2023 salary schedule to add the Project
Manager position.
D. The City Council, having carefully considered this recommendation, has
determined it to be in the best interests of the City to adopt the recommendation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend as follows:
The Council adopts the proposed salary schedule for non -represented employees
substantially the same form as the schedule at Exhibit A.
2. The Council further authorizes the hiring of two Project Managers or two Civil
Engineer 3s, or any combination thereof, which increases the City's full-time
equivalent employees by one.
The City Manager is authorized to take administrative actions consistent with this
Resolution, including drafting appropriate job descriptions.
Resolution 23-029
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ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof, held this 1st day of May 2023.
Attest:
Alyssa Rodrigues
City Clerk
David J. Faber
Mayor
Approved as to form:
Heidi Greenwood
City Attorney
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
Exhibit
NON -BARGAINING EMPLOYEE POSITION CLASSIFICATION SALARY SCHEDULE
BUDGET 2023, Revised Salary Schedule per Resolution 23-029
Elected Officials
REV 1-17-2023
REV 5-1-2023
Classification
Minimum
Maximum
Positions
Positions
Mayor
$
12,300.00
$ 12,300.00
1.00
1.00
Councilmembers
$
8,400.00
$ 8,400.00
6.00
6.00
Non Represented Employees
Classification
Minimum
Maximum
Positions
Positions
City Manager
$
138,338
$ 198,762
1.00
1.00
Public Works Director
$
133,474
$ 163,342
1.00
1.00
City Attorney
$
130,896
$ 157,075
1.00
1.00
Chief of Police
$
121,079
$ 154,289
1.00
1.00
Director of Finance & Technology Services
$
117,806
$ 150,531
1.00
1.00
Planning & Community Development Director
$
117,806
$ 143,985
1.00
1.00
Parks & Recreation Strategic Director
$
117,806
$ 143,985
1.00
1.00
Deputy Police Chief
$
107,021
$ 130,431
1.00
1.00
Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer
$
107,021
$ 130,431
1.00
1.00
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director
$
107,021
$ 130,431
0.00
0.00
Director of People & Performance
$
107,021
$ 130,431
1.00
1.00
Assistant City Engineer II
$
98,221
$ 123,203
0.00
0.00
Assistant City Engineer 1
$
94,899
$ 119,037
0.00
1.00
Library Director
$
94,899
$ 117,806
1.00
1.00
Human Resources Manager
$
91,876
$ 127,256
0.00
0.00
Prosecuting Attorney/Assistant City Attorney
$
91,113
$ 112,032
0.00
0.00
Planning Manager
$
91,114
$ 112,032
1.00
1.00
Building Official
$
89,991
$ 107,988
1.00
1.00
Parks & Facilities Manager
$
89,991
$ 107,988
1.00
1.00
Public Works Operations Manager - WW/Bio
$
89,991
$ 107,988
1.00
1.00
Public Works Operations Manager - Water Resources
$
89,991
$ 107,988
1.00
1.00
Public Works Operations Manager - Streets/Sewer/Stormwater
$
89,991
$ 107,988
1.00
1.00
Civil Engineer 11
$
89,991
$ 107,988
1.00
1.00
City Clerk
$
86,980
$ 112,981
1.00
1.00
Public Records Officer
$
86,980
$ 112,981
1.00
1.00
Operations Manager - Parks, Recreation & Facilities
$
85,082
$ 117,806
0.00
0.00
Finance Manager
$
87,691
$ 122,109
1.00
1.00
Accounting Manager
$
87,691
$ 122,109
1.00
1.00
Civil Engineer III
$
83,101
$ 114,610
1.00
1.00
Communications/Marketing Manager
$
82,844
$ 98,580
1.00
1.00
Senior Planner
$
81,994
$ 104,808
1.00
1.00
Temporary Long Range Planner
$
81,994
$ 104,808
1.00
1.00
Finance & Budget Analyst
$
81,994
$ 104,808
0.00
0.00
"roj 8 110a n ^ger
$
8 1,9i:::,�4
$ 104,808
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1 ;:t;;:t
Library Manager- Public and Technical Services
$
71,856
$ 84,589
1.00
1.00
Library Manager - Youth Services
$
71,856
$ 84,589
1.00
1.00
Civil Engineer EIT
$
67,152
$ 86,797
1.00
0.00
Deputy City Clerk
$
64,194
$ 84,973
0.00
0.00
Executive Assistant to City Manager
$
64,194
$ 84,973
0.00
0.00
Human Resources Specialist or Generalist
$
64,194
$ 84,973
1.00
1.00
Legal Assistant/Deputy Clerk
$
64,194
$ 84,973
1.00
1.00
Legal Assistant
$
64,194
$ 84,973
0.00
0.00
Payroll and Benefits Administrator
$
64,194
$ 84,973
1.00
1.00
Executive Assistant to Chief of Police
$
60,628
$ 80,298
0.00
0.00
Human Resources Assistant
$
54,168
$ 67,760
0.50
0.50
Hourly Part -Time Positions
Library Associate
$
22.71
$ 26.76
0.50
0.50
Library Assistant
$
17.13
$ 20.19
3.51
3.51
Library Assistant Substitute
$
17.13
$ 17.13
0.54
0.54
Library Courier, Library Page
$
15.74
$ 18.55
1.30
1.30
Reserve and Seasonal Positions
- Seasonals not included in Total FTE count
Reserve Police Officers, commissioned
$ 37.79
1.00
1.00
Reserve Police Officers, noncommissioned
$ 25.00
0.35
0.35
Seasonal Workers
$
15.74
$
18.99
1
2.50
x 0
Total Non -Represented Employees
1
39.70
40.70
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE POSITION CLASSIFICATION SALARY SCHEDULE
BUDGET 2023, Revised Salary Schedule per Resolution 23-029
Classification
Minimum
Maximum
Positions
Positions
Housing Grants Coordinator
to be determined
0.50
0.50
Navigator
to be determined
1.00
1.00
Total Unclassified Employees
1.50
1.50
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
UNION/REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE POSITION CLASSIFICATION SALARY SCHEDULE
BUDGET 2023, Revised Salary Schedule per Resolution 23-029
Union/Represented Employees
Classification
Minimum/hr
Maximum/hr""
Positions
Positions
IT Network Administrator
$
43.85
$
49.77
1.00
1.00
Accountant
$
37.81
$
42.90
0.00
0.00
Associate Planner
$
36.49
$
44.14
0.00
0.00
Crew Chief
$
35.79
$
40.66
1.00
1.00
GIS Coordinator
$
35.13
$
39.94
1.00
1.00
IT Technical Support
$
35.13
$
39.94
0.00
0.00
Building Inspector
$
34.30
$
38.97
1.00
1.00
Code Compliance Officer
$
34.30
$
38.97
1.00
1.00
Public Works Inspector
$
34.30
$
38.97
1.00
1.00
Crew Chief Apprentice - Parks
$
34.30
$
38.97
0.00
0.00
Crew Chief Apprentice
$
33.30
$
37.82
1.00
1.00
Lead Equipment Operator
$
33.30
$
37.82
4.00
4.00
Lead Operator
$
33.30
$
37.82
2.00
2.00
Police Records Lead
$
33.30
$
37.82
1.00
1.00
Assistant Planner
$
32.75
$
37.19
0.00
0.00
Finance Specialist
$
32.75
$
37.19
0.50
0.50
Land Use Specialist
$
32.75
$
37.19
1.00
1.00
Project Accounting Specialist
$
32.75
$
37.19
1.00
1.00
Purchasing/Contracts Specialist
$
32.75
$
37.19
0.00
0.00
Mechanic
$
31.79
$
36.12
0.00
0.00
Parks Maintenance Worker II
$
31.09
$
35.18
0.00
0.00
Equipment Operator
$
31.09
$
35.18
12.00
12.00
Finance Tech III
$
28.04
$
31.83
1.00
1.00
Police Clerk
$
28.04
$
31.83
1.00
1.00
Public Works/Engineering Support Specialist III
$
28.04
$
31.83
0.00
0.00
Permit Technician III
$
28.04
$
31.83
0.00
0.00
Parks, Rec & Community Services Admin Support Spec
$
26.03
$
29.47
0.00
0.00
Public Experience Liaison
$
26.03
$
29.47
3.00
3.00
Utility Billing / Collection Specialist
$
26.03
$
29.47
1.00
1.00
Permit Technician II
$
26.03
$
29.47
0.00
0.00
Community Services Officer
$
25.56
$
29.23
1.00
1.00
Finance Tech II
$
25.56
$
29.23
0.00
0.00
Maintenance Worker 1
$
25.56
$
29.23
7.00
7.00
Permit Technician 1
$
25.56
$
29.23
2.00
2.00
Public Works/Engineering Support Specialist 11
$
25.56
$
29.23
0.00
0.00
Parks Apprentice Maintenance Worker
$
24.72
$
28.08
0.00
0.00
Administrative Assistant
$
24.72
$
28.08
0.00
0.00
Public Works Administrative Assistant
$
24.72
$
28.08
0.00
0.00
Police Officer
$
37.79
$
43.37
12.00
12.00
Sergeant
$
48.58
$
53.14
3.00
3.00
Total Union/Represented Employees
** max pay does not include longevity or other premiums as may be applicable
59.50
59.50
TOTAL CITY POSITIONS (Excluding Elected Officials, Seasonals & Reserve Officers)
100.70
101.70
2023 Capital Project List (abbreviated)
Special Projects
Manage
Current Projects as of 2023
500,000
Amount
In House
Consultant
25,000
$ 25,000
Parking Management
$
120,000
Water/OGWS
Car Share
$
10,000
$ 10,000
Pipeline assessment
$
150,000
$ 100,000
$ 150,000
Big Quil shed replacement
$
125,000
$ 60,000
$ 60,000
1 MG coating
$
100,000
$ 100,000
annual replacement
$
200,000
$ 200,000
Banked capacity
$
65,000
$ 65,000
ODT land purchase
$
1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
OGWS Lords Lake
$
150,000
$ 150,000
Master Meters
$
100,000
$ 100,000
Cathodic protection (OGWS)
$
154,000
$ 154,000
Water Meter Replacement
$
300,000
$ 300,000
Disc. Rd
$
150,000
$ 150,000
Sewer Collections and Wastewater
Treatment
Water Street Repair
$
1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
Outfall
$
3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
Lawrence combined sewer separatio!
$
750,000
$ 750,000
Plant upgrades
$
1,500,000
$ 750,000
$ 750,000
annual replacement
$
200,000
$ 200,000
Mill Lift Station (Evans Vista)
$
4,100,000
$ 4,100,000
Gen Sewer Plan
$
200,000
$ 200,000
Nutrient Grant/study
$
160,000
$ 160,000
Banked Capacity
$
25,000
$ 25,000
Disc. Rd
$
100,000
$ 100,000
Stormwater
Banked Capacity - Streets
$
250,000
$ 250,000
Annual Projects
$
50,000
$ 50,000
NDPES Program Admin
$
100,000
$ 100,000
Streets
Disc. Road
$
4,000,000
$ 4,000,000
HSIP - Disc. Road
$
250,000
$ 250,000
Tyler St. Overlay
$
460,000
$ 460,000
2022 Banked Capacity
$
300,000
$ 300,000
2023 Banked Capacity
$
868,000
$ 868,000
Sims Road
$
200,000
$ 200,000
Kearney
$
500,000
$ 500,000
Mill Road
$
20,000
$ 20,000
Facilities
City Hall - Phase 2 and 3
$
400,000
Library Windows and bathroom
$
270,000
Pink House
Parks
Kah Tai - Restrooms
$
75,000
$ 75,000
Banked Capacity
$
200,000
$ 200,000
Special Projects
Evans Vista
$
500,000
$ 500,000
PT Main Streets Support
$
25,000
$ 25,000
Parking Management
$
120,000
$ 120,000
Car Share
$
10,000
$ 10,000
Cherry Street
$
100,000
$ 100,000
Totals $ 22,227,000 $ 3,678,000 $ 17,874,000
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Department: Legal
Agenda Bill AB 23-162
Meeting Date: May 1, 2022
Agenda Item: VI. D.
® Regular Business Meeting
❑ Workshop/Study Session
❑ Special Business Meeting
Date Submitted: April 25, 2023
Contact Phone: 360-379-5048
SUBJECT: Resolution 23-030 Authorizing Execution of Documents and
Disbursement of Funds for a Loan of Community Development Block Grant Funds
Pursuant to Resolution 15-001, Applicant: A Little Uptown LLC
CATEGORY: BUDGET IMPACT:
❑x Consent ❑x Resolution Expenditure Amount: $21,209.04
❑ Staff Report ❑ Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes ❑ No ❑
❑ Contract Approval ❑ Other:
❑ Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
❑x 3 -Year Strategic Plan: 1 - Build small town quality of life
Cost Allocation Fund: 190 Community Development Block Grants
SUMMARY STATEMENT: On March 31,2023, the Main Street Economics/HUD Loan
Committee approved a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application from
A Little Uptown LLC, for a $21,209.04 CDBG loan to help paint the exterior, including
the metal work, window frames, and exterior cladding of 1005 Lawrence Street.
The City will administer the ten-year loan at 5% annual interest. This Resolution
approves the loan and allows the City Manager to sign the appropriate documents to
complete the loan.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution 23-030
2. Application dated March 15, 2023
3. Building photographs
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION: If adopted as part of the Consent Agenda, no further action
is needed; this effectively represents unanimous adoption of Resolution 23-030.
ALTERNATIVES:
❑ Take No Action ❑ Refer to Committee ❑ Refer to Staff ❑x Postpone Action
❑x Remove from Consent Agenda ❑ Other:
Resolution 23-030
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RESOLUTION NO. 23-030
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS AND
DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FOR A LOAN OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 15-001
Applicant: A Little Uptown LLC
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Port Townsend previously authorized
Resolution 15-001, establishing the terms and limits for certain loans of Community
Development Block Grants for sidewalk replacement and building rehabilitation and
preservation in the City business district; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 15-001, the minimum loan amount for rehabilitation
and preservation is $1,000 and the maximum loan amount is $40,000; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant Fund currently contains in
excess of $160,000; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant Fund is a revolving loan fund
intended to encourage downtown reinvestment and rehabilitation, preservation, and restoration of
historic properties in the Downtown Historic District; and
WHEREAS, A Little Uptown LLC (hereinafter referred to as `Borrower") has applied to
the Port Townsend Main Street Economics Committee ("Committee") for a loan in the amount
of $21,209.04 to help finance repairs to and repainting of the 1005 Lawrence Street, Port
Townsend, Washington; and
WHEREAS, the Committee has reviewed the application by Borrower for funds for an
historic restoration project in the Downtown Historic District and has approved the request as
being consistent with Resolution 15-001; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the loan proposal previously approved by
the Committee and the terms of the loan,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend that a loan of Community Development Block Grant Funds in the amount of
$21,209.04 to Borrower pursuant to the terms of Resolution 15-001 is hereby approved, subject
to the following conditions:
1. Funds shall be disbursed by the City Finance Department/Director upon
completion of construction after verification to the City's satisfaction of satisfactory
completion of the work. Borrower may elect to submit invoices for interim payments
before completion of the work. Borrower shall submit evidence of expenditures or
invoices to the City Finance Department/Director to support disbursement of the funds.
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2. Interest at the rate of 5 percent per annum shall accrue upon all funds
disbursed from the date of disbursal.
3. The loan transaction shall be in accordance with a Truth in Lending
Disclosure Statement, Promissory Note, Deed of Trust, and such other documents
necessary to close the transaction, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
4. Borrower is required to provide title insurance in the amount of the loan in
favor of the City.
5. The Promissory Note shall provide for annual payments beginning 6 months
after disbursement of the loan proceeds, in self -amortizing payments, together with
interest at the rate of 5 percent per annum, payable in 10 years.
6. Interest charges shall be rebated as follows:
a. all interest charges will be rebated for loans paid off within 12 months of date
of recorded lien;
b. all interest charges in excess of 1 percent will be rebated for loans paid off
within 24 months of recorded lien;
c. all interest charges in excess of 2 percent will be rebated for loans paid off
within 36 months of recorded lien;
d. all interest charges in excess of 3 percent will be rebated for loans paid off
within 48 months of recorded lien;
e. all interest charges in excess of 4 percent will be rebated for loans paid off
within 60 months of recorded lien.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council authorizes the City Manager to
execute any and all documents necessary to close the loan, and the City Finance Director shall
issue the City's warrant or warrants for the loan from the Community Development Block Grant
Fund account for a total amount of up to $21,209.04.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof, held this 1st day of May 2023.
Attest:
Alyssa Rodrigues
City Clerk
David J. Faber
Mayor
Approved as to form:
Heidi Greenwood
City Attorney
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HUD Low Interest Loan Program* APPLICATION
Port Townsend Main Street HUD Loan Review Committee
Checklist/Application
PLEASE PRINT OUT AND SUBMIT
TO THE MAIN STREET OFFICE BY THE DEADLINE — PLEASE NOTE: NO
RETROACTIVE PROPOSALS
* HUD Loans are available for projects located within the commercial historic districts of Port
Townsend—Uptown and Downtown.
Applicant Information: 1005 Lawrence Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Name of Applicant: A Little Uptown LLC
* The applicant is the legal owner of the property. If the legal property owner is a corporation, LLC or similar
business entity, the City requires the owners of the borrowing entity to sign as Personal Guarantors on behalf of
the loan to the corporation, LLC or similar business entity. If the property owner is a corporation, LLC, etc.,
please indicate names of owners/guarantors below. In addition, the City may require a "real party in interest"
(person with effective control over the entity) to sign a personal guarantee.
Names of Corporate or LLC owners (if applicable): Simon & Shelly Little
Mailing Address: 132 35th street
City: Port Townsend
Phone: 360-640-8814
Email Address: alittleuptown@gmail.com
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Fax:
State: WA Zip: 98368
Project Information:
1. Description
Please write a brief description of your project including the building age, building name, square footage,
current building use and post -project building use. Include a description of the specific improvements to be
made, and a description of expected benefit of HUD fund expenditures.
Exterior painting of an existing two story, 4,800 sgft, commercial building.
These funds are being requested to provide an outer layer of protection to the existing
building, including the exterior metal work, window frames, and exterior cladding (not
including the existing galvanized metal siding).
2. Ownership
Does the applicant own the project building? ®Yes ❑ No
If the answer is no, please attach a letter from the owner expressing approval of the project proposal.
3. Prior Liens
Please disclose any liens, mortgages, deed of trust, any other security interests or encumbrances affecting your
property, and current approximate balances.
Mortgage through First Federal Bank with a balance of $750,075.
4. Please provide three years of personal or business tax returns and current profit and loss
statement.
5. Architect involvement
Will you be using the services of an architect? YesXo
If yes, list the architect you will employ:
6. Funding Request Estimated total project cost: $21,209.04
HUD funds requested: $21,209.04
Describe how the HUD funds will be utilized in this project: To pay the low bid painting subcontractor.
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7. Estimate project cost: $21,209.04
Provide a complete description of the work to be performed, with TWO BIDS FROM A LICENSED
CONTRACTOR. If the applicant can provide sufficient evidence, satisfactory to the committee, that he/she is
capable of completing the project him/herself, applicant may eliminate the need for a bid. Provide material and
labor cost estimates by major categories such as awning, paint, repair, carpentry, electrical, etc. as an attachment
to this application and include a description of how HUD funds will be utilized:
8. Funding amount requested:
Funding is available upon completion of your project and submission of invoices. Funds shall be disbursed by
the City upon completion of construction, and after verification to the city's satisfaction of the amount
expended. No retroactive proposals will be considered.
(Maximum request $40,000): $21,209.04
9. Title Insurance:
All loans are contingent upon approval by the City attorney of a current title insurance policy. Note: For loans
over $10,000, the policy will be at applicant's cost.
10. Project start: September 2023
11. Project completion date: September 2023
The Port Townsend Main Street HUD Loan Review Committee encourages you to use the following checklist
as an outline for your application.
Please provide the following additional information/documentation, as applicable, with the application:
Li Recent photo showing building
Li Recent photo showing situation that HUD funds will be used to improve/correct
Li Visual Rendering (if available)
Li Scale Drawing
Li Material Samples
Li Paint Chip Samples (optional)
Li If the applicant is a corporation, LLC or other business entity, please provide a copy of the
organizational documents which authorize the designated officer(s)/member(s)/manager(s) to execute
the loan documents on behalf of the entity.
Li Please provide three years of personal or business tax returns and current profit and loss
statement
Note: The project description, cost estimate, and photographs are REQUIRED (Main Street will assist
with photography if necessary).
P a g e 1 3— HUD Low Interest Loan Program Application
The undersigned applicant(s) affirm(s) that:
1. The information submitted herein is true and accurate to the best of my (our) knowledge.
2. I/We have read and understand the conditions of the Port Townsend Main Street HUD Low
Interest Loan Program and agree to abide by its conditions.
Signature of Applicant(s)
Date:
03/15/2023
By: SIMON LITTLE
Print Name & Title
AcIU& Z-4&2�� Date:03/15/2023
By: ROCHELLE LITTLE
Print Name & Title
Please return a copy of this completed application form to the Port Townsend Main Street office at 211 Taylor
St. 43, Port Townsend, WA 98368, or drop off at the office on the 2nd floor of the Mount Baker Block
Building. Copies will be distributed to the HUD Loan Committee for review. Please feel free to contact Mari
Mullen, Executive Director, by email: director@ptmainstreet. org, by telephone: (360) 385-7911 or visit the
Main Street website: www.ptmainstreet.org if you have any questions. Thank you for your interest!
Subject to approval.
ll' a g (, 1 4 — HUD Low Interest Loan Program Application
Official Use Only
Port Townsend Main Street HUD Loan Review Committee Action:
Port Townsend Executive Director Notes:
Final Inspection Date: Application Amendments:
Other
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Agenda Bill AB23-163
Meeting Date: May 1, 2023
Agenda Item: VIII.A
® Regular Business Meeting
❑ Workshop/Study Session
❑ Special Business Meeting
Submitted By: Carrie Hite, Director of Parks Strategy Date Submitted: April 21, 2023
Departments: Administrative Contact Phone: 360-379-2979
SUBJECT: Ordinance 3308 Related to Increasing Park Rules and Amending Title 11 of
the Port Townsend Municipal Code
CATEGORY: BUDGET IMPACT: n/a
❑ Consent ❑ Resolution Expenditure Amount:
❑ Staff Report ❑x Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes ❑ No ❑
❑ Contract Approval ❑ Other:
❑ Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
❑ 3 -Year Strategic Plan: N/A
Cost Allocation Fund: Choose an item,
.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
This is the second reading of Ordinance 3308. Based on Council feedback, there were
several changes made.
In the Port Townsend municipal code, the following changes were made:
1, Pope Marine and Cotton building were combined and clarified.
2. The "overuse" definition was changed to be more inclusive language.
3. The Rhody cake picnic was added to the facility reservation section, along with
more inclusive language for accommodating larger community events.
In the Park Administrative Regulations, the following changes were made:
1. Metal detecting language was made non -contradictory.
2. Control of a horse was changed.
3. Domestic animal was defined.
4. ADA scooters were added to allow access.
5. Added removal required for oversize garbage.
6. Housekeeping changes.
There has been an interest from staff, the Parks Advisory Board, the Police, and various
citizens to address and post comprehensive rules for our parks for some time. We
currently do not have any Administrative Regulations that are comprehensive to
address some safety concerns in our parks. In addition, several code changes are
being proposed to align with the Administrative Regulations allowed by code section
11.01.40. Mostly these changes offer clarity.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council had their first reading of this Ordinance on April 3, 2023, suggesting
some changes.
The Parks and Recreation, Tree Trails Advisory Board has been interested in a review
and revamp of the park rules and added it on their 2022 and 2023 work plans. Upon
review of the park rules with the City Attorney, it was suggested to just make minor
changes where needed but utilize section 11.01.040 to establish administrative
regulations that can be updated regularly as needed.
In working with the parks crew, Public Works Director, Parks and Facilities Manager,
Police Chief, City Attorney, the public experience liaisons, and the Parks and
Recreation, Trees, Trails Advisory Board this packet includes some code changes with
the accompanying ordinance and a copy of the Administrative Regulations that have
been adopted by the City Manager in consultation with the Mayor and City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance 3308
2. Park Administrative Regulations
. Park Rules ( clean and redline)
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to approve Ordinance 3308 Related to Increasing
Park Rules and Amending Title 11 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code
ALTERNATIVES:
❑x Take No Action ❑x Refer to Committee
❑ Remove from Consent Agenda
approve Ordinance
❑ Other:
2
❑x Refer to Staff ❑x Postpone Action
❑ Waive Council Rules and
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ORDINANCE NO. 3308
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, RELATED
TO INCREASING PARK RULES AND AMENDING TITLES 11 OF THE PORT
TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Port Townsend would like to provide parks and trails that are
safe and accessible to all; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Townsend's municipal code 11.0 1.040 allows for the City
Manager to establish Park Administrative Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Townsend's Parks Recreation Trees and Trails Advisory
Committee has reviewed and recommended the Parks Administrative Regulations be established
by the City Manager; and
WHEREAS, there are some suggested changes in section 11.01 of the Port Townsend
Municipal Code:
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Port Townsend ordains as
follows:
Section 1. Amendments
A. Chapter 11.01 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code is amended in substantially the
same form as set forth in Exhibit A.
B. Section 11.04.010 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code is amended in substantially
the same form as set forth in Exhibit B.
C. Section 11.06.010 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code is amended in substantially
the same form as set forth in Exhibit C.
Section 2. Severability. If any sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance should be held
to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause or phrase or work of this ordinance.
Section 3. Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in Chapter 1.01.015 of the
Port Townsend Municipal Code, staff and the Code Reviser are authorized to update and
incorporate changes adopted in the Port Townsend Municipal Code. Staff and the Code Reviser
are further authorized to make non -substantive edits related to numbering, grammar, spelling,
and formatting consistent with this Ordinance.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days
following its publication in the manner provided by law.
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ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, at a special
meeting thereof, held this 1 st day of May 2023.
Attest:
Alyssa Rodrigues
City Clerk
David J. Faber
Mayor
Approved as to Form:
Heidi Greenwood
City Attorney
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Exhibit A
11.01.010 Purpose. iD SHARE
A. The city council determines it appropriate to set reasonable time, place and manner restrictions for use
of parks in order to accommodate and balance a variety of public interests, including protected speech,
amenities and spaces for youth, families, the elderly and those with limited abilities.
B. Parks should be open and accessible to enable persons to enjoy these assets.
C. These rules and regulations are designed and intended to accommodate these important public
interests: (1) maintaining the use of parks for public enjoyment and other public purposes (temporary
events, etc.); (2) maintaining the use of parks for safe, efficient and reasonably unimpeded use and travel
by persons who are infirm, elderly or disabled and to accommodate assistance devices such as
wheelchairs, walkers, crutches and similar devices; (3) protecting the city's investment in infrastructure,
including parks, designed to promote tourism and economic development; (4) assisting cleaning and
maintenance of parks; (5) preserving the safety and aesthetic appearance of public places as inviting
areas for pedestrians, and avoiding having parks cluttered with different structures; and (6) providing an
opportunity for a diversity of activities, views, or opinions.
D. Without reasonable limits, certain activities effectively and unreasonably take over substantial portions
of a park and substantially interfere with free, open and broad use by various groups and individuals, and
during events, can create safety issues.
E. Having rules in place serves the important function of providing clear standards for what activities can
take place in parks and under what conditions so that users may know in advance of any activity what is
allowed.
F. These rules provide the opportunity for anyone to obtain an administrative interpretation of these rules
if a user is unclear of the standards and requirements and wishes to obtain an interpretation in advance
of engaging in any conduct.
G. These rules also provide an opportunity to seek a variance from the application of the rules if the user
believes their application causes unnecessary hardship or interference with a person's ability to
communicate protected speech.
H. These rules build on and supplement — but do not replace — other rules and regulations that allow
specified activity in parks and similar public areas. For example, Pope Marine or Cotton Building Use
Regulations (Chapter i i.04 PTMC) and Chetzemoka Park Facility Use (Chapter �...i.06, PTMC). Activities in
public or private areas are also subject to the city's noise ordinance (Chapter 9,,09. PTMC). Activities in
public or private areas can constitute public nuisances under the city's nuisance code
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(Chapters 9,QQ8. and 9, i QQ, PTMC). Activities can be subject to traffic and criminal codes, for example,
RCW 9A,84...03.00)(c), which makes intentional obstruction of vehicular or pedestrian traffic without
lawful authority a misdemeanor.
I. These rules are also necessary to ensure that persons with disabilities have safe and unimpeded
access to and through parks and similar places, and to comply with state and federal disabilities laws.
J. These rules define the legislative balance of placing reasonable limits on protected speech but
allowing ample opportunity for persons to engage in protected speech and expression in city parks.
K. These rules are designed to protect the public health, safety, welfare and economic prosperity of the
city of Port Townsend
11.01.020 Definitions.��H�"laijl1 SHARE
A. "Busking" means to play music or otherwise perform for voluntary donations on a public space (for
example, right-of-way, sidewalk, or park).
B. "Protected speech" means verbal or written communications intended to convey a noncommercial
political, religious, philosophical or other similar message to the public, and includes distributing
literature, seeking petition signatures, picketing, demonstrating, carrying or displaying signs, billboards,
posters and similar messaging, artistic performance, or other activities recognized by the courts as
entitled to protection under federal or Washington constitutions.
C. "Public space" means any part of a park or open space that is not privately owned and that is owned,
controlled, managed or operated by the city and available for use by the public.
D." Overuse" means the exercise of dominion or control over or occupation of all or part of a public space.
It includes construction, storing, erecting, placing upon, or maintaining, operating any inanimate thing or
object in, upon, over, under any public space. "Overuse" does not include the placement of an inanimate
object in such a location and for such a limited duration of time that, under the circumstances, no
reasonable person could conclude that the public's right to use or enjoy the public space, in whole or in
part, had been or potentially could have been interfered with. For a park, "overuse" does not include a
person's or group of persons' placement of a picnic basket or blanket or similar objects within a park for
the person's or persons' enjoyment while at the park, since no reasonable persons could conclude that
the public's right to use or enjoy the public space, in whole or in part, had been or potentially could have
been interfered with by such normal park uses
11.01.030 Rules of conduct. iPk"°�1� SNARE
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Certain park use and activity is allowed pursuant to city regulation and permit (for example, weddings and
parties or events permitted by Chapter i i .06. PTMC, Chetzemoka Park Facility Use).
The following rules of conduct apply to park use and activity where no city permit or variance has been
obtained. These rules apply to all persons using the park, including those engaged in any of the following
activities: leafleting and signature gathering, busking, carrying stick -mounted signs, posters, billboards or
similar messaging, or other free speech or expressive activity.
A. No person shall treat any person in an aggressive, menacing, threatening or abusive manner that would
place a reasonable person in fear for their property or personal safety.
B. Leafleting and signature gathering, busking, carrying stick -mounted signs, posters, billboards or similar
messaging, and similar free speech activities shall be done in a manner that does not substantially or
unduly interfere with the use of the park for the public, including those with disabilities, or that poses a
safety hazard.
C. Persons wishing to carry signs must ensure that the sign meets the following requirements:
1. No sign may be larger than four square feet, and not be wider than 30 inches.
2. A sign may be attached to a stake which is no more than eight feet in length.
3. Signs may only be constructed of lightweight materials such as cloth, paper, cardboard or plastic
(but not including metal).
D. NG PerseRshall 618e(as"618e„ the park. No person shall overuse any
park, as defined in 11.01.020 D.
E. No one shall attach, lean or place any sign or structure on or against any city property without the
written permission of the city.
F. No person shall make use of a loudspeaker or megaphone or other electronic sound -amplification
device. Radios, amplifiers or portable audio equipment are allowed, so long as the sound is no longer
clearly heard by a person with reasonable hearing at a distance of 25 feet from the source of the sound.
G. Without a permit from the city, no person may engage in commercial activity in any park. Commercial
activities are activities engaged in for gain, and include but are not limited to: vending, food concessions
and advertising.
11.01.040 Administrative regulations. i�Hk"°�1� SHARE
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A. The city manager may adopt administrative regulations that are consistent with and that further or
implement the terms and requirements set forth in these rules or the ordinance to which the rules are
related. This authority is in recognition that not all situations that constitute a substantial and
unreasonable interference with park use or that constitute a safety hazard can be anticipated or covered
by an ordinance or set of rules, and there may be situations where the city manager needs to act
administratively before the city council can act. The park rules will include this Chapter of the PTMC along
with any administrative regulations adopted by the city manager.
Before adopting an administrative regulation, the administrative regulations shall be reviewed with the
mayor (or in the mayor's absence, the deputy mayor), city manager and city attorney.
B. Administrative regulations shall be kept on file with the city clerk, and shall be available on request by a
member of the public for inspection or copying. (Ord. 3092 § 1.
C. The Port Townsend Police Department has the authority to enforce these administrative regulations
pursuant to 1.20 of the PTMC.
11.01.045 Event and temporary use permits. C0 SHARE
In issuing any event permit or temporary use permits for use of a park or any public space, the city
manager (or designee) may establish conditions and restrictions for the event or use that restrict others'
use of the area set aside for the event or use. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014).
11.01.050 Variance. iPk"laij11 SHARE _
A. Any person may apply in writing to the city manager (or designee) for a variance from the requirements
of this chapter and these rules, or any administrative regulations, or event or temporary use permit
conditions. The person making the request shall include his or her name, address, and other contact
information, provide information reasonably related to the request showing a basis for variance or
departure from the requirements and, if the variance relates to free speech or expressive activity, why the
speech or expressive activities that are restricted by this chapter or otherwise are not reasonable or
sufficient to enable the person to communicate the person's message. The city manager may attach
conditions to any variance that are consistent with the purposes of this chapter and these rules. The city
manager will strive to provide a written response to the request for variance as soon as possible.
B. Any applicant for a variance may appeal the decision of the city manager by filing a written request to
the hearing examiner within five days of the date of the city manager's written decision. The hearing
examiner shall issue a decision within five business days of the request. (Ord. 3092 § 1.
11.01.060 Interpretation. iPk"°�1� SHARE
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A. Any person may apply in writing to the city manager (or designee) for an interpretation of the
requirements of these rules or the ordinance to which the rules are related, including, to interpret the
scope, intent or meaning of any provision of the chapter or these rules, or any administrative regulations,
or event or temporary use permit conditions. The city manager will strive to provide a written response to
the request for interpretation as soon as possible.
B. Any applicant for an interpretation of the requirements of these rules or the ordinance to which the
rules are related may appeal the decision of the city manager by filing a written request to the hearing
examiner within five days of the date of the city manager's written decision. The hearing examiner shall
issue a decision within five business days of the request.
11.01.070 Violations —Park exclusion. 10 SHARE
Repealed by Ord. 3182. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014).
11.01.080 Trespass.0 SHANE
Repealed by Ord. 3182. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014).
11.01.090 Enforcement —Violations. 0 SHANE
Repealed by Ord. 3182. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 201
11.02.010 Definitions. iPk"°�U SHARE
"Camp" means to remain overnight, to erect a tent or other shelter, or to use sleeping equipment, a
vehicle, or a trailer or camper, for the purpose of or in such a way as will permit remaining overnight.
"Park" means all parks and bodies of water contained therein, trails, beaches, playgrounds, playfields,
greenbelts, parking lots, and other park, recreation and open space areas and buildings and facilities
comprising the parks and recreation system of the city under the management and control of the public
works director. See the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Functional Plan, as amended, for a list of parks
and other resources. The public works director will keep an updated list of areas designated since the
adoption of the functional plan.
"Nape" or "vaping" means the use of vapor products or the act of inhaling or exhaling the resultant vapor
or aerosol from a vapor product as defined by RCW 70345" O i 008).
11.02.020 Camping prohibited. i�Hk"°�1� SHARE
It is unlawful to camp in any park; provided, the public works director may issue temporary permits for
camping.
11.02.025 Smoking and vaping prohibited. 10 SHARE
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It is unlawful to smoke or vape in any city park.
11.02.030 Penalty. C0 SHARE
A. Director's Authority. Whenever the public works director or his or her designee ("director") determines
that a condition exists in violation of this chapter or any standard required to be adhered to by this
chapter, or in violation of any permit issued hereunder, he or she is authorized to enforce the provisions of
this chapter.
B. Chapter i .20. PTMC Applicable. All violations of any provision of this chapter or incorporated
standards, or of any permit or license issued hereunder, are declared nuisances and made subject to the
administration and enforcement provisions of Chapter L20 PTMC, including any amendments, and
including but not limited to abatement, criminal penalty, and civil penalty as set forth in
Chapter i .20. PTMC, which are incorporated by reference as if set forth herein.
Exhibit B
11.04.010 Pope Marine and Cotton Building general use regulations. iPk"°�1� SHARE
It is the intention of this chapter to maximize the use of the Pope Marine Building and the Cotton Building
on a "first-come, first-served" basis, with priority being given to official city government uses. This chapter
is also intended to encourage use of the facility by the visual and performing arts, nonprofit organizations,
health, wellness, parks programs and individuals and to allow for certain recurring uses of the facility by
local organizations.
To ensure that the Pope Marine Building and the Cotton Building are used in a manner consistent with
these intentions, the following general use regulations shall be applicable to users of the buildings:
A. City government, organizations based in Port Townsend, and individuals may reserve the facility up to
one year in advance of the proposed date of use. This category includes official government uses and
government-sponsored special public events, which in the event of a scheduling conflict shall take
priority.
B. Use of the facility for the visual and performing arts is encouraged.
C The facility may be reserved for no more than three consecutive days and for no more than six days per
reservation; provided, however, that upon approval by the city manager or by the council as a whole,
reservations beyond three consecutive days or for more than six days per reservation may be allowed
under such terms and conditions as approved by the city manager or city council.
D The facility is hereby reserved for the use of broad based community events, i.e.the Northwest Maritime
Center during the Wooden Boat Festival each September ,and the Race to Alaska Ruckus each June; and
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the Rhody cake picnic in May each year, provided, however, that this right must be exercised no less than
90 days in advance of each such annual use; and provided further, that the limitations on length of use
imposed in subsection C of this section do not apply to such events that impact broad based community
involvement. These events will still be subject to applying for a special event permit.
E. The Pope Marine Building may be occupied by no more than 70 people. The Cotton Building may be
occupied by no more than 99 people. The party reserving the facility shall be financially liable for any and
all damages to the facility, any fines imposed for excess occupancy of the facility, and for any cleaning or
other charge which may be levied for failure to leave the facility as clean or cleaner than when the use
pursuant to the reservation commenced.
F. The city manager, in consultation with the park and recreation advisory board, and per PTMC
11.01.040 is hereby authorized to develop additional rules and regulations regarding the facility.
11.04.020 Fees. SHARE
Exhibit C
Fees and permit requirements may be established from time to time by resolution of the city council.
(11.06.010 Chetzemoka Park facility —General use regulations. IIV,"Y SHARE
It is the intent of this chapter to maximize the use of the Chetzemoka Park facility, defined as the indoor
and outdoor kitchen shelters and bandstand ("the facility'), on a "first-come, first-served" basis. It is the
further intent of the city to regulate group use of the park to ensure that it is used in a safe and
environmentally sound manner, and that private group use of the facility does not diminish the enjoyment
of the park by the general public. To ensure that the facility is used in a manner consistent with these
intentions, the following general use regulations shall be applicable to all group users of the facility and
the park:
A. Organizations, government, or individuals may reserve the facility up to one year in advance of the
proposed date of use.
B. The facility may be reserved for no more than three consecutive days and for no more than six days per
year, unless otherwise approved by the city manager based on the significant community value of the
proposed event.
C. The facility may be reserved for no longer than five hours for any one group per day, unless special
permission for longer use is preapproved by the city manager or his or her designee.
D. No vehicles are allowed inside the park. All items must be carried in and out of the park.
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E. Tables, awnings, chairs or tents are allowed in the park, but need to be approved by Parks Management
prior to an event.
F. Nails, staples or tacks to hang decorations on any walls, posts, ceilings or picnic tables are not
allowed. The use of string or tape is allowed. All decorations must be removed immediately after the
function.
G. No amplified sound is allowed in the park, unless approved in advance by the parks department.
H. Any party reserving the facility shall be financially liable for any and all damages to the facility as a
result of their use, and shall leave the facility as clean or cleaner than when found.
I. The front desk at City Hall is authorized to provide information and reserve dates during normal city
office hours excluding holidays. In case of reserving a holiday date, the request shall be made on a
regular working day prior to the holiday.
J. The city manager in consultation with the Parks, Recreation, Tree, and Trails Advisory Board, and per
PTMC 11.01.040 isauthorized to develop additional rules and regulations regarding the facility and park
use. (Ord. 2965 § 2, 2008; Ord. 2811 § 2, 2002; Ord. 2502 § 1, 1996. Formerly 3.38.010).
11.06.020 Fees. SHARE
Fees and permit requirements may be established from time to time by resolution of the city council.
Park Administrative Regulations
Park hours.
City of Port Townsend parks shall be closed from sunset to sunrise every day unless otherwise
posted by the City. It is unlawful to loiter on, remain in, or otherwise be on park property during
closed hours unless written permission is granted by the City manager, a department head, or a
police officer of the City.
Fire safety.
1. It is unlawful to build a fire in the City of Port Townsend park except in designated areas,
such as barbecue grills.
2. During periods when potential fire danger makes such action necessary, and when there is a
county burn ban in place, the City manager (or designee) may prohibit combustion on park
lands.
Sanitation required.
1. The City encourages a pack-in/pack out of all garbage. It is required to pack out all oversized
garbage that will not physically fit in the provided garbage containers.
2. No person shall leave, deposit, drop or scatter garbage such as; bottles, broken glass, ashes,
waste paper, cans, or other rubbish in a park, except in a garbage can or other receptacle
designated for such purposes.
3. No person shall deposit household or commercial garbage, refuse, waste, or rubbish, which is
brought as such from private property, in a park garbage can or other receptacle designated for
such purpose.
4. No person shall drain or dump refuse or waste from a trailer, camper, automobile, or other
vehicle in a park, except in designated disposal areas or receptacles, if provided.
5. No person shall clean fish or other food, other than preparing for a picnic or preparing food
for an event — or wash any clothing or other articles for personal or household use, or any dog
or other animal, or clean or wash any automobile or other vehicle in a park.
Firearms and bows and arrows.
1. No person shall discharge, set off, or cause to be discharged, in or into a park, any firearm
(pistol, shotgun, etc.) or bow and arrow, except for the lawful use of a firearm by a law
enforcement officer in the performance of their duties
2. Nothing shall abridge the right of the individual guaranteed by Article I, Section 24 of the
State Constitution to bear arms in defense of self or others.
Animals.
1. Domestic animals, defined as a service animal, dog, horse, etc., or animals that have been
tamed and kept by humans for some purpose, such as work, food, companionship, may be
allowed in parks by the City manager (or designee). No animals besides domestic animals, are
allowed to be brought into the parks.
2. All domestic animals must be kept on a leash of eight feet or less in length (unless at a
designated off -leash dog park), or remain in a receptacle and under the control of the owner or
owner's designee at all times while in a park. People must be in control of their horses by rope
or reins.
3. No person shall allow their domestic animal to bite or in any way molest or annoy other park
visitors. No person shall permit their domestic animal to create excessive noise or otherwise
disturb the peace and tranquility of the park.
4. The owner of a domestic animal is directly responsible for the behavior of the animal and
shall not allow their domestic animal to create a nuisance to other park users or deface
parklands.
5. Domestic animal owners must pick up solid bodily waste from their animals and dispose of it
in a waste bag first, then it can be placed in garbage receptacles provided in the park or take it
with them when they leave the park. Horse owners must sweep bodily wastes from their horse
to the side of all trails, parking lots and areas commonly used for foot traffic.
Motor vehicles.
1. No person shall drive a motor vehicle or any other motorized device ( i.e. bicycle, scooter,
etc.) within a park at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the
traffic on, and the surface and width of the road, and in no event at a speed which endangers
the safety of persons, property, or wildlife; provided, however, that in no event shall a vehicle
be driven at a speed greater than 10 miles per hour in camp, picnic utility, or headquarters
area, or in areas of general public assemblage; and provided further, that such vehicles or
devices should slow to a walking speed when near pedestrians. Motorized devices used for ADA
and/or mobility purposes are allowed under these regulations.
2. No person shall operate a motor vehicle within the boundaries of a park except on roads,
streets, highways, parking lots, or parking areas; except motor vehicles conducting park
maintenance operations.
3. No person shall operate a motor vehicle on a trail in a park, unless the trail has been
specifically designated and posted for such use, except emergency vehicles or motor vehicles
conducting trail maintenance operations.
Metal detecting.
1. Any person desiring to use a metal detector on specified City park lands shall apply for a
metal detecting permit as follows:
(a) The issuance of a metal detecting permit is conditioned upon the applicant's
agreement to comply with the rules and regulations of this section and accepting all
responsibilities set forth therein.
(b) Upon a determination by the City manager, or their designated appointee, that a
metal detecting permit holder has violated any rule or regulation of this section, such
permit will be revoked, and they will lose the privilege to obtain a permit in the future.
2. Unpermitted metal detection in City parks is prohibited, with the exception of the beach
area at Chetzemoka Park.
Loitering.
Loitering is prohibited in restrooms and other City of Port Townsend park areas and recreation
facilities.
Removal of property.
No person shall change the position of or remove any City property, material, or equipment
including vegetation and wildlife from its original position in any area under the jurisdiction of
the City.
Fireworks.
No person shall possess, discharge, set off, or cause to be discharged, in or into a City of Port
Townsend park, any firecracker, torpedo, rocket, firework, explosive, or substance harmful to
the life or safety of persons or property, unless so authorized by the department. (PTMC
9.06.020)
Tobacco and related products prohibited.
No person shall light and/or smoke cigarettes, vapor electric cigarettes, cigars, pipes of any
kind, including but not limited to hookah pipes, or otherwise use any tobacco products,
including but not limited to chewing tobacco, or smoking of legal and illegal controlled
substances in any City of Port Townsend park. (PTMC 11.02.025.)
Intoxicating drugs.
It is unlawful to bring into a park or consume by mouth, inhalation or injection, while in a park,
intoxicating narcotic or dangerous drugs, including alcohol or to consume by any such method
any material or substance (such as glue, for example) capable of producing a state of
intoxication or euphoria. Provided, however, that this section shall not be applied to any person
consuming a drug obtained by such person by lawful prescription and taken pursuant to the
medical direction of a licensed physician or allowed by permit (i.e. beer garden during a festival
in a park).
Intoxication.
Being or remaining in, or loitering about in a City park, or recreation area, while in a state of
intoxication is prohibited.
Noise.
Activities in public or private areas are also subject to the City's noise ordinance (Chapter 9.09
PTMC).
Camping.
Per PTMC 11.02.020 it is unlawful to camp in any park; provided, the public works director may
issue temporary permits for camping. (Ord. 3268 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 2964 § 1, 2008).
Kah Tai Nature Park
It is unlawful to swim or allow dogs or other animals to enter the water in the lagoon at Kah Tai
Nature Park.
City Code.
Adoption of these administrative regulations for parks are allowed by the City manager, PTMC
11.01.040. These regulations are in addition to the park rules that are codified in PTMC chapter
11.
PARK RULES
11.01.010 Purpose.D SHARE
A. The city council determines it appropriate to set reasonable time, place and manner restrictions for use
of parks in order to accommodate and balance a variety of public interests, including protected speech,
amenities and spaces for youth, families, the elderly and those with limited abilities.
B. Parks should be open and accessible to enable persons to enjoy these assets
C. These rules and regulations are designed and intended to accommodate these important public
interests: (1) maintaining the use of parks for public enjoyment and other public purposes (temporary
events, etc.); (2) maintaining the use of parks for safe, efficient and reasonably unimpeded use and travel
by persons who are infirm, elderly or disabled and to accommodate assistance devices such as
wheelchairs, walkers, crutches and similar devices; (3) protecting the city's investment in infrastructure,
including parks, designed to promote tourism and economic development; (4) assisting cleaning and
maintenance of parks; (5) preserving the safety and aesthetic appearance of public places as inviting
areas for pedestrians, and avoiding having parks cluttered with different structures; and (6) providing an
opportunity for a diversity of activities, views, or opinions.
D. Without reasonable limits, certain activities effectively and unreasonably take over substantial portions
of a park and substantially interfere with free, open and broad use by various groups and individuals, and
during events, can create safety issues.
E. Having rules in place serves the important function of providing clear standards for what activities can
take place in parks and under what conditions so that users may know in advance of any activity what is
allowed.
F. These rules provide the opportunity for anyone to obtain an administrative interpretation of these rules
if a user is unclear of the standards and requirements and wishes to obtain an interpretation in advance
of engaging in any conduct.
G. These rules also provide an opportunity to seek a variance from the application of the rules if the user
believes their application causes unnecessary hardship or interference with a person's ability to
communicate protected speech.
H. These rules build on and supplement — but do not replace — other rules and regulations that allow
specified activity in parks and similar public areas. For example, Pope Marine rrr Cot M. Building Use
Regulations (Chapter 1 1:04. PTMC) and Chetzemoka Park Facility Use (Chapter 1 1 06 PTMC). Activities in
public or private areas are also subject to the city's noise ordinance (Chapter (t,,,i" . PTMC). Activities in
public or private areas can constitute public nuisances under the city's nuisance code
(Chapters 9 08 and rt 10 PTMC). Activities can be subject to traffic and criminal codes, for example,
RCW (tA 84 030(1)(c), which makes intentional obstruction of vehicular or pedestrian traffic without
lawful authority a misdemeanor.
I. These rules are also necessary to ensure that persons with disabilities have safe and unimpeded
access to and through parks and similar places, and to comply with state and federal disabilities laws.
J. These rules define the legislative balance of placing reasonable limits on protected speech but
allowing ample opportunity for persons to engage in protected speech and expression in city parks.
K. These rules are designed to protect the public health, safety, welfare and economic prosperity of the
city of Port Townsend. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014).
11.01.020 Definitions.0 SHARE
A. 'Busking' means to play music or otherwise perform for voluntary donations on a public space (for
example, right-of-way, sidewalk, or park).
B. 'Protected speech" means verbal or written communications intended to convey a noncommercial
political, religious, philosophical or other similar message to the public, and includes distributing
literature, seeking petition signatures, picketing, demonstrating, carrying or displaying signs, billboards,
posters and similar messaging, artistic performance, or other activities recognized by the courts as
entitled to protection under federal or Washington constitutions.
C. 'Public space' means any part of a park or open space that is not privately owned and that is owned,
controlled, managed or operated by the city and available for use by the public.
D." Overuse' means the exercise of dominion or control over or occupation of all or part of a public space.
It includes construction, storing, erecting, placing upon, or maintaining, operating any inanimate thing or
object in, upon, over, under any public space. "'kiv(H4J60"-i.iIRGIIUGIO& 910 p)4�0ROIA Of u:u-44AOi a �(Mp)ROw)r,-O
tdi xw rW4r4kas (,4)j xa &:-"Overuse" does not include the placement of an inanimate object in such a location
and for such a limited duration of time that, under the circumstances, no reasonable person could
conclude that the public's right to use or enjoy the public space, in whole or in part, had been or
potentially could have been interfered with. For a park, "overuse" does not include a person's or group of
persons' placement of a picnic basket or blanket or similar objects within a park for the person's or
persons' enjoyment while at the park, since no reasonable persons could conclude that the public's right
to use or enjoy the public space, in whole or in part, had been or potentially could have been interfered
with by such normal park uses. ' Ove uee' ihncllu::sder Ilau.srd Nu cf if the bu &keir pkuc es (Alj ;,xc is (,w tdie puh4c:+
space )foir exaumpu e,: (Pelta case) and -Ilp ave& ft there hu au -manner that meet's the dpfiin= Pion of "'use' allvove..
11.01.030 Rules of conduct.0 SHARE
Certain park use and activity is allowed pursuant to city regulation and permit (for example, weddings and
parties or events permitted by Chapter 1 1 06 PTMC, Chetzemoka Park Facility Use).
The following rules of conduct apply to park use and activity where no city permit or variance has been
obtained. These rules apply to all persons using the park, including those engaged in any of the following
activities: leafleting and signature gathering, busking, carrying stick -mounted signs, posters, billboards or
similar messaging, or other free speech or expressive activity.
A. No person shall treat any person in an aggressive, menacing, threatening or abusive manner that would
place a reasonable person in fear for their property or personal safety.
B. Leafleting and signature gathering, busking, carrying stick -mounted signs, posters, billboards or similar
messaging, and similar free speech activities shall be done in a manner that does not substantially or
unduly interfere with the use of the park for the public, including those with disabilities, or that poses a
safety hazard.
C. Persons wishing to carry signs must ensure that the sign meets the following requirements:
1. No sign may be larger than four square feet, and not be wider than 30 inches.
2. A sign may be attached to a stake which is no more than eight feet in length.
3. Signs may only be constructed of lightweight materials such as cloth, paper, cardboard or plastic
(but not including metal).
shall overuse a
park, as defined in 11.01.020 D.
E. No one shall attach, lean or place any sign or structure on or against any city property without the
written permission of the city.
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F. No person shall make use of a loudspeaker or megaphone or other electronic sound -amplification
device. Radios, amplifiers or portable audio equipment are allowed, so long as the sound is no longer
clearly heard by a person with reasonable hearing at a distance of 25 feet from the source of the sound.
G. Without a permit from the city, no person may engage in commercial activity in any park. Commercial
activities are activities engaged in for gain, and include but are not limited to: vending, food concessions
and advertising. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014).
11.01.040 Administrative regulations. U SHARE
A. The city manager may adopt administrative regulations that are consistent with and that further or
implement the terms and requirements set forth in these rules or the ordinance to which the rules are
related. This authority is in recognition that not all situations that constitute a substantial and
unreasonable interference with park use or that constitute a safety hazard can be anticipated or covered
by an ordinance or set of rules, and there may be situations where the city manager needs to act
administratively before the city council can act. The park rules will include this Chapter of the PTMC along
with any administrative regulations adopted by the city manager.
Before adopting an administrative regulation, the administrative regulations shall be reviewed with the
mayor (or in the mayor's absence, the deputy mayor), city manager and city attorney.
B. Administrative regulations shall be kept on file with the city clerk, and shall be available on request by a
member of the public for inspection or copying. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014).
C. The Port Townsend Police Department has the authority to enforce these administrative regulations
pursuant to 1.20 of the PTMC.
11.01.045 Event and temporary use permits.lU SHARE
In issuing any event permit or temporary use permits for use of a park or any public space, the city
crp.�ir7ager,01&,,f of po4cs,, (or designee) may establish conditions and restrictions for the event or use that
restrict others' use of the area set aside for the event or use. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014).
11.01.050 Variance. U SHARE
A. Any person may apply in writing to the city manager (or designee) for a variance from the requirements
of this chapter and these rules, or any administrative regulations, or event or temporary use permit
conditions. The person making the request shall include his or her name, address, and other contact
information, provide information reasonably related to the request showing a basis for variance or
departure from the requirements and, if the variance relates to free speech or expressive activity, why the
speech or expressive activities that are restricted by this chapter or otherwise are not reasonable or
sufficient to enable the person to communicate the person's message. The city manager may attach
conditions to any variance that are consistent with the purposes of this chapter and these rules. The city
manager will strive to provide a written response to the request for variance as soon as possible.
B. Any applicant for a variance may appeal the decision of the city manager by filing a written request to
the hearing examiner within five days of the date of the city manager's written decision. The hearing
examiner shall issue a decision within five business days of the request. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014).
11.01.060 Interpretation. U SHARE
A. Any person may apply in writing to the city manager (or designee) for an interpretation of the
requirements of these rules or the ordinance to which the rules are related, including, to interpret the
scope, intent or meaning of any provision of the chapter or these rules, or any administrative regulations,
or event or temporary use permit conditions. The city manager will strive to provide a written response to
the request for interpretation as soon as possible.
B. Any applicant for an interpretation of the requirements of these rules or the ordinance to which the
rules are related may appeal the decision of the city manager by filing a written request to the hearing
examiner within five days of the date of the city manager's written decision. The hearing examiner shall
issue a decision within five business days of the request. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014).
11.01.070 Violations —Park exclusion.0 SHARE
Repealed by Ord. 3182. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014).
11.01.080 Trespass.0 SHARE
Repealed by Ord. 3182. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014).
11.01.090 Enforcement — Violations.0 SHARE
Repealed by Ord. 3182. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 201
11.02.010 Definitions. U SHARE
"Camp" means to remain overnight, to erect a tent or other shelter, or to use sleeping equipment, a
vehicle, or a trailer or camper, for the purpose of or in such a way as will permit remaining overnight.
"Park" means all parks and bodies of water contained therein, trails, beaches, playgrounds, playfields,
greenbelts, parking lots, and other park, recreation and open space areas and buildings and facilities
comprising the parks and recreation system of the city under the management and control of the public
works director. See the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Functional Plan, as amended, for a list of parks
and other resources. The public works director will keep an updated list of areas designated since the
adoption of the functional plan.
"Nape" or "vaping" means the use of vapor products or the act of inhaling or exhaling the resultant vapor
or aerosol from a vapor product as defined by RCW 70:345:0 1„00 8). (Ord. 3268 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord.
2964 § 1, 2008).
11.02.020 Camping prohibited. 9.11 SHARE
It is unlawful to camp in any park; provided, the public works director may issue temporary permits for
camping. (Ord. 3268 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 2964 § 1, 2008).
11.02.025 Smoking and vaping prohibited. 9.11 SHARE
It is unlawful to smoke or vape in any city park. (Ord. 3268 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021).
11. 02.030 Penalty. [U SHARE
A. Director's Authority. Whenever the public works director or his or her designee ("director") determines
that a condition exists in violation of this chapter or any standard required to be adhered to by this
chapter, or in violation of any permit issued hereunder, he or she is authorized to enforce the provisions of
this chapter.
B. Chapter ,l 0 PTMC Applicable. All violations of any provision of this chapter or incorporated
standards, or of any permit or license issued hereunder, are declared nuisances and made subject to the
administration and enforcement provisions of Chapter ,l 0. PTMC, including any amendments, and
including but not limited to abatement, criminal penalty, and civil penalty as set forth in
Chapter 1.,20 PTMC, which are incorporated by reference as if set forth herein. (Ord. 3268 § 1 (Exh. A),
2021; Ord. 2964 § 1, 2008).
11.04.010 Pope iPlarine and Cotton B,tuilldirung 111 general use regulations. 9 j1a SHARE
It is the intention of this chapter to maximize the use of the Pope Marine Building (ruc'rwunax4wunes refenr ed to
vre 910 fu,arrw 4y" fOF (XNRV0119011RGe and the Cotton Building on a "first-come, first-served" basis, with priority
being given to official city government uses. This chapter is also intended to encourage use of the facility
by the visual and performing arts, nonprofit organizations, health, wellness, -@-Rd parks programs and
individuals and to allow for certain recurring uses of the facility by local organizations.
To ensure that the Pope Marine Building and the Cotton IIBuilcllirrqfi..grr�s used in a manner consistent with
these intentions, the following general use regulations shall be applicable to users of the laffrt.lclltrrg.;. f 1x
9vta+rrrp ffNae?vll p(y
A. City government, aaranl oorganizations based in Port Tri, r7se0dub: W' and ndlvldual „a-Toww%prVI may
reserve the facility up to one year in advance of the proposed date of use. This category includes official
government uses and government-sponsored special public events, which in the event of a scheduling
conflict shall take priority.
B. Use of the facility for the visual and performing arts is encouraged
C QroapiZatippq bacon AlAgielo Dnr+ TA'A'Aq P.Ad AAA iAdi"idualc Apt r
C The facility may be reserved for no more than three consecutive days and for no more than six days per
reservation; provided, however, that upon approval by the city manager or by the council as a whole,
reservations beyond three consecutive days or for more than six days per reservation may be allowed
under such terms and conditions as approved by the city manager or city council.
D The facility is hereby reserved for the use of I;)roaad based coiru nunity nxvgitt a I e.the Northwest Maritime
Center during the Wooden Boat Festival each September and allNa4pg the knalatll �,oaa-ttyarnlwnknu wrn aafrd 4w
Race to Alaska Ruckus each June; g[jClll ttjna I;IlQ,dy ggknx g,icralc in May nxaacjl,..ynxa r,,, provided, however, that
this right must be exercised no less than 90 days in advance of each such annual use; and provided
further, that the limitations on length of use imposed in subsection CD of this section do not apply to
such events that k nl,a t broad based n,rrrrnrrnunity Inn lvei neat These events will still, be .ala[12t to..
antnpalying f2a sp c i.al event fnrxrrrnit unaaxnu by the .4Vcrwtklanrest M aaatlarne Center,
E. The "rrirnx 1lgrlrrnx.13uildir7r1,,,.rrnaay lana rt,t w lat ed by no r12,r2 tllaan 70 panx Plnx...The Cotton lhildirwfwac:&ty
may be occupied by no more than 78(t <t people. The party reserving the facility shall be financially liable
for any and all damages to the facility, any fines imposed for excess occupancy of the facility, and for any
cleaning or other charge which may be levied for failure to leave the facility as clean or cleaner than when
the use pursuant to the reservation commenced.
F. The di+oGtrrr;;Ity cwinan,ger, in consultation with the park and recreation advisory board,
and per I" Ivf C 1 1 01 040 is hereby authorized to develop additional rules and regulations regarding the
facility. (Ord. 2965 § 1, 2008; Ord. 2872 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2811 § 1, 2002; Ord. 2636 § 1, 1998; Ord. 2470 § 1,
1995; Ord. 2403 § 1, 1994. Formerly 3.37.010).
11. 04.020 Fees. D SHARE
Fees and permit requirements maybe established from time to t'IIIU ;HF RE 'ion of the city council.
(11.06.010 Chetzemoka Park facility — General use regulations.
It is the intent of this chapter to maximize the use of the Chetzemoka Park facility, defined as the indoor
and outdoor kitchen shelters and bandstand ("the facility"), on a "first-come, first-served" basis—,W444
I)FiGFily being g n +g gi+v Of PGA TgVn'RgPRd rec;iae_ It is the further intent of the city to regulate group
use of the park to ensure that it is used in a safe and environmentally sound manner, and that private
group use of the facility does not diminish the enjoyment of the park by the general public. To ensure that
the facility is used in a manner consistent with these intentions, the following general use regulations
shall be applicable to all group users of the facility and the park:
A. Organizations, government, or individuals. may reserve the facility up to one year in advance of the
proposed date of use.
B.: The facility may be reserved for no more than three consecutive days and for no more than six days
per year, unless otherwise approved by the city manager based on the significant community value of the
proposed event.
C. The facility may be reserved for no longer than five hours for any one group per day, unless special
permission for longer use is preapproved by the puh4Fn:-works diarectorcjty r1p nrrangpr. or his or her designee.
D. No vehicles are allowed inside the park. All items must be carried in and out of the park.
E. Tables, awnings, chairs or tents are allowed in the park, but need to be approved by Parks Management ( Formatted: Not Highlight
prior to an event.
F. Nails, staples or tacks to hang decorations on any walls, posts, ceilings or picnic tables are not
allowed. The use of string or tape is allowed. All decorations must be removed immediately after the
function.
G. No amplified sound is allowed in the park, unless approved in advance by the parks department.
H. Any party reserving the facility shall be financially liable for any and all damages to the facility as a
result of their use, and shall leave the facility as clean or cleaner than when found.
I. The InNakn4 rvanarkra-dopaftfrneRtfront cllt;sk at City Hall is authorized to provide information and reserve
dates during normal city office hours excluding holidays. In case of reserving a holiday date, the request
shall be made on a regular working day prior to the holiday.
J. The city manager in consultation with Sv c r w tubts r MMS tlirx �fiarks,:::@:PW Rrecreation, Tree, and Trails
Aadviso[y I 1 01 040 istbe Mayrar and C41y Atf(,�rf7(,,y Fs aguthorized to develop
additional rules and regulations regarding the facility and park use. (Ord. 2965 § 2, 2008; Ord. 2811 § 2,
2002; Ord. 2502 § 1, 1996. Formerly 3.38.010).
11.06.020 Fees. D SHARE
Fees and permit requirements maybe established from time to time by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. 2965 § 2, 2008; Ord. 2727 § 1, 1999; Ord. 2502 § 1, 1996. Formerly 3.38.020).
Ord. 2965 § 1, 2008; Ord. 2872 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2727 § 1, 1999; Ord. 2403 § 1, 1994. Formerly 3.37.020).
PARK RULES
11.01.010 Purpose. iD SHARE
A. The city council determines it appropriate to set reasonable time, place and manner restrictions for use
of parks in order to accommodate and balance a variety of public interests, including protected speech,
amenities and spaces for youth, families, the elderly and those with limited abilities.
B. Parks should be open and accessible to enable persons to enjoy these assets.
C. These rules and regulations are designed and intended to accommodate these important public
interests: (1) maintaining the use of parks for public enjoyment and other public purposes (temporary
events, etc.); (2) maintaining the use of parks for safe, efficient and reasonably unimpeded use and travel
by persons who are infirm, elderly or disabled and to accommodate assistance devices such as
wheelchairs, walkers, crutches and similar devices; (3) protecting the city's investment in infrastructure,
including parks, designed to promote tourism and economic development; (4) assisting cleaning and
maintenance of parks; (5) preserving the safety and aesthetic appearance of public places as inviting
areas for pedestrians, and avoiding having parks cluttered with different structures; and (6) providing an
opportunity for a diversity of activities, views, or opinions.
D. Without reasonable limits, certain activities effectively and unreasonably take over substantial portions
of a park and substantially interfere with free, open and broad use by various groups and individuals, and
during events, can create safety issues.
E. Having rules in place serves the important function of providing clear standards for what activities can
take place in parks and under what conditions so that users may know in advance of any activity what is
allowed.
F. These rules provide the opportunity for anyone to obtain an administrative interpretation of these rules
if a user is unclear of the standards and requirements and wishes to obtain an interpretation in advance
of engaging in any conduct.
G. These rules also provide an opportunity to seek a variance from the application of the rules if the user
believes their application causes unnecessary hardship or interference with a person's ability to
communicate protected speech.
H. These rules build on and supplement — but do not replace — other rules and regulations that allow
specified activity in parks and similar public areas. For example, Pope Marine or Cotton Building Use
Regulations (Chapter i i.04 PTMC) and Chetzemoka Park Facility Use (Chapter �...i.06, PTMC). Activities in
public or private areas are also subject to the city's noise ordinance (Chapter 9,,09. PTMC). Activities in
public or private areas can constitute public nuisances under the city's nuisance code
(Chapters 9,QQ8. and 9, i QQ, PTMC). Activities can be subject to traffic and criminal codes, for example,
RCW 9A,84...03.00)(c), which makes intentional obstruction of vehicular or pedestrian traffic without
lawful authority a misdemeanor.
I. These rules are also necessary to ensure that persons with disabilities have safe and unimpeded
access to and through parks and similar places, and to comply with state and federal disabilities laws.
J. These rules define the legislative balance of placing reasonable limits on protected speech but
allowing ample opportunity for persons to engage in protected speech and expression in city parks.
K. These rules are designed to protect the public health, safety, welfare and economic prosperity of the
city of Port Townsend. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014).
11.01.020 Definitions.��H�"laijl1 SHARE
A. "Busking" means to play music or otherwise perform for voluntary donations on a public space (for
example, right-of-way, sidewalk, or park).
B. "Protected speech" means verbal or written communications intended to convey a noncommercial
political, religious, philosophical or other similar message to the public, and includes distributing
literature, seeking petition signatures, picketing, demonstrating, carrying or displaying signs, billboards,
posters and similar messaging, artistic performance, or other activities recognized by the courts as
entitled to protection under federal or Washington constitutions.
C. "Public space" means any part of a park or open space that is not privately owned and that is owned,
controlled, managed or operated by the city and available for use by the public.
D." Overuse" means the exercise of dominion or control over or occupation of all or part of a public space.
It includes construction, storing, erecting, placing upon, or maintaining, operating any inanimate thing or
object in, upon, over, under any public space. "Overuse" does not include the placement of an inanimate
object in such a location and for such a limited duration of time that, under the circumstances, no
reasonable person could conclude that the public's right to use or enjoy the public space, in whole or in
part, had been or potentially could have been interfered with. For a park, "overuse" does not include a
person's or group of persons' placement of a picnic basket or blanket or similar objects within a park for
the person's or persons' enjoyment while at the park, since no reasonable persons could conclude that
the public's right to use or enjoy the public space, in whole or in part, had been or potentially could have
been interfered with by such normal park uses
11.01.030 Rules of conduct. ��H�"°�I� _ SHARE _.
Certain park use and activity is allowed pursuant to city regulation and permit (for example, weddings and
parties or events permitted by Chapter 1 1.06. PTMC, Chetzemoka Park Facility Use).
The following rules of conduct apply to park use and activity where no city permit or variance has been
obtained. These rules apply to all persons using the park, including those engaged in any of the following
activities: leafleting and signature gathering, busking, carrying stick -mounted signs, posters, billboards or
similar messaging, or other free speech or expressive activity.
A. No person shall treat any person in an aggressive, menacing, threatening or abusive manner that would
place a reasonable person in fear for their property or personal safety.
B. Leafleting and signature gathering, busking, carrying stick -mounted signs, posters, billboards or similar
messaging, and similar free speech activities shall be done in a manner that does not substantially or
unduly interfere with the use of the park for the public, including those with disabilities, or that poses a
safety hazard.
C. Persons wishing to carry signs must ensure that the sign meets the following requirements:
1. No sign may be larger than four square feet, and not be wider than 30 inches.
2. A sign may be attached to a stake which is no more than eight feet in length.
3. Signs may only be constructed of lightweight materials such as cloth, paper, cardboard or plastic
(but not including metal).
D. Ne persen-rshall use (as "use" is defined in oTnnr Il 10I 0:2()) »+ ..No person shall overuse any
park, as defined in 11.01.020 D.
E. No one shall attach, lean or place any sign or structure on or against any city property without the
written permission of the city.
F. No person shall make use of a loudspeaker or megaphone or other electronic sound -amplification
device. Radios, amplifiers or portable audio equipment are allowed, so long as the sound is no longer
clearly heard by a person with reasonable hearing at a distance of 25 feet from the source of the sound.
G. Without a permit from the city, no person may engage in commercial activity in any park. Commercial
activities are activities engaged in for gain, and include but are not limited to: vending, food concessions
and advertising. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014).
11.01.040 Administrative regulations..l�H�",laij1i SHARE
A. The city manager may adopt administrative regulations that are consistent with and that further or
implement the terms and requirements set forth in these rules or the ordinance to which the rules are
related. This authority is in recognition that not all situations that constitute a substantial and
unreasonable interference with park use or that constitute a safety hazard can be anticipated or covered
by an ordinance or set of rules, and there may be situations where the city manager needs to act
administratively before the city council can act. The park rules will include this Chapter of the PTMC along
with any administrative regulations adopted by the city manager.
Before adopting an administrative regulation, the administrative regulations shall be reviewed with the
mayor (or in the mayor's absence, the deputy mayor), city manager and city attorney.
B. Administrative regulations shall be kept on file with the city clerk, and shall be available on request by a
member of the public for inspection or copying. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014).
C. The Port Townsend Police Department has the authority to enforce these administrative regulations
pursuant to 1.20 of the PTMC.
11.01.045 Event and temporary use permits. C0 SHARE
In issuing any event permit or temporary use permits for use of a park or any public space, the city
manager (or designee) may establish conditions and restrictions for the event or use that restrict others'
use of the area set aside for the event or use. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014).
11.01.050 Variance. iPk"laij11 SHARE _
A. Any person may apply in writing to the city manager (or designee) for a variance from the requirements
of this chapter and these rules, or any administrative regulations, or event or temporary use permit
conditions. The person making the request shall include his or her name, address, and other contact
information, provide information reasonably related to the request showing a basis for variance or
departure from the requirements and, if the variance relates to free speech or expressive activity, why the
speech or expressive activities that are restricted by this chapter or otherwise are not reasonable or
sufficient to enable the person to communicate the person's message. The city manager may attach
conditions to any variance that are consistent with the purposes of this chapter and these rules. The city
manager will strive to provide a written response to the request for variance as soon as possible.
B. Any applicant for a variance may appeal the decision of the city manager by filing a written request to
the hearing examiner within five days of the date of the city manager's written decision. The hearing
examiner shall issue a decision within five business days of the request. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014).
11.01.060 Interpretation. ��H�"°�1i SHARE
A. Any person may apply in writing to the city manager (or designee) for an interpretation of the
requirements of these rules or the ordinance to which the rules are related, including, to interpret the
scope, intent or meaning of any provision of the chapter or these rules, or any administrative regulations,
or event or temporary use permit conditions. The city manager will strive to provide a written response to
the request for interpretation as soon as possible.
B. Any applicant for an interpretation of the requirements of these rules or the ordinance to which the
rules are related may appeal the decision of the city manager by filing a written request to the hearing
examiner within five days of the date of the city manager's written decision. The hearing examiner shall
issue a decision within five business days of the request. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014).
11.01.070 Violations —Park exclusion. 10 SHARE
Repealed by Ord. 3182. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014).
11.01.080 Trespass.0 SHANE
Repealed by Ord. 3182. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014).
11.01.090 Enforcement —Violations. 0 SHANE
Repealed by Ord. 3182. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 201
11.02.010 Definitions. iPk"laijU SHARE
"Camp" means to remain overnight, to erect a tent or other shelter, or to use sleeping equipment, a
vehicle, or a trailer or camper, for the purpose of or in such a way as will permit remaining overnight.
"Park" means all parks and bodies of water contained therein, trails, beaches, playgrounds, playfields,
greenbelts, parking lots, and other park, recreation and open space areas and buildings and facilities
comprising the parks and recreation system of the city under the management and control of the public
works director. See the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Functional Plan, as amended, for a list of parks
and other resources. The public works director will keep an updated list of areas designated since the
adoption of the functional plan.
Nape" or "vaping" means the use of vapor products or the act of inhaling or exhaling the resultant vapor
or aerosol from a vapor product as defined by RCW 70.34 5O i 00 8). (Ord. 3268 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord.
2964 § 1, 2008).
11.02.020 Camping prohibited. ��NY"°�1� SHARE
It is unlawful to camp in any park; provided, the public works director may issue temporary permits for
camping. (Ord. 3268 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 2964 § 1, 2008).
11.02.025 Smoking and vaping prohibited. 10_ SHARE
It is unlawful to smoke or vape in any city park. (Ord. 3268 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021).
11.02.030 Penalty. C0 SHARE
A. Director's Authority. Whenever the public works director or his or her designee ("director") determines
that a condition exists in violation of this chapter or any standard required to be adhered to by this
chapter, or in violation of any permit issued hereunder, he or she is authorized to enforce the provisions of
this chapter.
B. Chapter i .20. PTMC Applicable. All violations of any provision of this chapter or incorporated
standards, or of any permit or license issued hereunder, are declared nuisances and made subject to the
administration and enforcement provisions of Chapter L20 PTMC, including any amendments, and
including but not limited to abatement, criminal penalty, and civil penalty as set forth in
Chapter i .20. PTMC, which are incorporated by reference as if set forth herein. (Ord. 3268 § 1 (Exh. A),
2021; Ord. 2964 § 1, 2008).
11.04.010 Pope Marine and Cotton Buildiung general use regulations. IIV,"Y SHARE
It is the intention of this chapter to maximize the use of the Pope Marine Building and the Cotton Building
on a "first-come, first-served" basis, with priority being given to official city government uses. This chapter
is also intended to encourage use of the facility by the visual and performing arts, nonprofit organizations,
health, wellness, parks programs and individuals and to allow for certain recurring uses of the facility by
local organizations.
To ensure that the Pope Marine Building and the Cotton Building are used in a manner consistent with
these intentions, the following general use regulations shall be applicable to users of the buildings:
A. City government, organizations based in Port Townsend, and individuals may reserve the facility up to
one year in advance of the proposed date of use. This category includes official government uses and
government-sponsored special public events, which in the event of a scheduling conflict shall take
priority.
B. Use of the facility for the visual and performing arts is encouraged.
C The facility may be reserved for no more than three consecutive days and for no more than six days per
reservation; provided, however, that upon approval by the city manager or by the council as a whole,
reservations beyond three consecutive days or for more than six days per reservation may be allowed
under such terms and conditions as approved by the city manager or city council.
D The facility is hereby reserved for the use of broad based community events, i.e.the Northwest Maritime
Center during the Wooden Boat Festival each September ,and the Race to Alaska Ruckus each June; and
the Rhody cake picnic in May each year, provided, however, that this right must be exercised no less than
90 days in advance of each such annual use; and provided further, that the limitations on length of use
imposed in subsection C of this section do not apply to such events that impact broad based community
involvement. These events will still be subject to applying for a special event permit.
E. The Pope Marine Building may be occupied by no more than 70 people. The Cotton Building may be
occupied by no more than 99 people. The party reserving the facility shall be financially liable for any and
all damages to the facility, any fines imposed for excess occupancy of the facility, and for any cleaning or
other charge which may be levied for failure to leave the facility as clean or cleaner than when the use
pursuant to the reservation commenced.
F. The city manager, in consultation with the park and recreation advisory board, and per PTMC
11.01.040 is hereby authorized to develop additional rules and regulations regarding the facility. (Ord.
2965 § 1, 2008; Ord. 2872 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2811 § 1, 2002; Ord. 2636 § 1, 1998; Ord. 2470 § 1, 1995; Ord.
2403 § 1, 1994. Formerly 3.37.010).
11.04.020 Fees. SHARE
Fees and permit requirements may be established from time to time by resolution of the city council.
(11.06.010 Chetzemoka Park facility —General use regulations. IIV,"Y SHARE
It is the intent of this chapter to maximize the use of the Chetzemoka Park facility, defined as the indoor
and outdoor kitchen shelters and bandstand ("the facility'), on a "first-come, first-served" basis. It is the
further intent of the city to regulate group use of the park to ensure that it is used in a safe and
environmentally sound manner, and that private group use of the facility does not diminish the enjoyment
of the park by the general public. To ensure that the facility is used in a manner consistent with these
intentions, the following general use regulations shall be applicable to all group users of the facility and
the park:
A. Organizations, government, or individuals may reserve the facility up to one year in advance of the
proposed date of use.
B. The facility may be reserved for no more than three consecutive days and for no more than six days per
year, unless otherwise approved by the city manager based on the significant community value of the
proposed event.
C. The facility may be reserved for no longer than five hours for any one group per day, unless special
permission for longer use is preapproved by the city manager or his or her designee.
D. No vehicles are allowed inside the park. All items must be carried in and out of the park.
E. Tables, awnings, chairs or tents are allowed in the park, but need to be approved by Parks Management
prior to an event.
F. Nails, staples or tacks to hang decorations on any walls, posts, ceilings or picnic tables are not
allowed. The use of string or tape is allowed. All decorations must be removed immediately after the
function.
G. No amplified sound is allowed in the park, unless approved in advance by the parks department.
H. Any party reserving the facility shall be financially liable for any and all damages to the facility as a
result of their use, and shall leave the facility as clean or cleaner than when found.
I. The front desk at City Hall is authorized to provide information and reserve dates during normal city
office hours excluding holidays. In case of reserving a holiday date, the request shall be made on a
regular working day prior to the holiday.
J. The city manager in consultation with the Parks, Recreation, Tree, and Trails Advisory Board, and per
PTMC 11.01.040 isauthorized to develop additional rules and regulations regarding the facility and park
use. (Ord. 2965 § 2, 2008; Ord. 2811 § 2, 2002; Ord. 2502 § 1, 1996. Formerly 3.38.010).
11.06.020 Fees. SHARE
Fees and permit requirements may be established from time to time by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. 2965 § 2, 2008; Ord. 2727 § 1, 1999; Ord. 2502 § 1, 1996. Formerly 3.38.020).
Ord. 2965 § 1, 2008; Ord. 2872 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2727 § 1, 1999; Ord. 2403 § 1, 1994. Formerly 3.37.020).
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Agenda Bill AB23-164
Meeting Date: May 1, 2023
Agenda Item:Vlll.B
® Regular Business Meeting
❑ Workshop/Study Session
❑ Special Business Meeting
Submitted By: Connie Anderson, Director of Finance & Technology Services
Date Submitted: April 26, 2023
Department: Finance
Contact Phone: 360-379-4403
SUBJECT: Ordinance 3310 Adopting 2023 Supplemental Budget Appropriations
CATEGORY: BUDGET IMPACT:
❑ Consent ❑ Resolution Expenditure Amount:
❑ Staff Report ❑x Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes ❑ No ❑x
❑ Contract Approval ❑ Other:
❑ Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
❑ 3 -Year Strategic Plan: N/A
Cost Allocation Fund: N/A
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
First quarter of the year is the initial opportunity to review funds, projects, and
expenditures that were not included in the adopted budget. Supplemental appropriations
are required to provide the needed resources to support operations and capital projects.
There are many reasons why supplemental appropriations are needed.
• The timing of expenses across budget years requires the spending authority to be
carried forward.
• Additional expenditures emerge as new information or activity occurs that was not
previously known or available when compiling the current year budget.
• Increased costs due to supply chain issues, labor shortages and inflation factors.
• Unforeseen emergencies.
• Obtaining legislative authority for the proper management of funds in the general
ledger.
A noticeable impact in the 1St supplemental budget for 2023 is the number of capital
projects requiring the expenses to carry forward from the 2022 budget. This reflects the
lost productivity the organization is experiencing because of the historically high vacancy
rate. The result is both operational and capital project work remaining on the books and
work pushing forward into subsequent years.
This budget supplemental includes utilization of consultants to keep work moving forward.
Consultants, when used in conjunction with full time staff, are an effective tool in the work
process. The key is to find the right balance, as consultants require full time staff to
effectively manage their work. Professional services include: 1) utility tax analysis and
review 2) on call permit review and associated engineering services 3) engineering
roundabout analysis and 4) accounting services contract. This will be an area staff will
continue to use in 2023 to boost operational and project work where appropriate.
A portion of on call services for permit review and associated engineering services will be
revenue neutral as staff will establish an expedited permit review fee. However, staff
recommends that a portion of the funding approved on April 3rd, 2023, be expensed from
the General Fund so that on call consultants can perform an optional task to update
engineering review design standards and related codes to implement tactical infill code
changes such as parking reductions.
Also included in the budget supplemental are requests to cover expenses for city-wide
initiatives such as Envision the PT Golf Course and Mountain View Commons, Healthier
Together (community partnerships) and the Creative District.
And finally, the budget supplemental includes requests for expenses that are higher than
anticipated when the budget was put together or are the result of an unforeseen
circumstance. Expenses include: 1) increased insurance premium 2) pool roof repairs
3) elevator call service 4) equipment purchases 5) check reissuance and 6) Evans Vista
clean up.
The 1St supplemental detail is attached for your review. The supplemental budget
ordinance was presented on April 17, 2023, for a first reading. The second reading is
scheduled for May 1, 2023.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance 3310
2. City of Port Townsend 2023 Supplemental #1 Detail
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Move to approve Ordinance 3310 Adopting 2023 Supplemental Budget Appropriations
ALTERNATIVES:
❑x Take No Action ❑ Refer to Committee ❑ Refer to Staff ❑x Postpone Action
❑ Remove from Consent Agenda ❑ Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance
❑ Other:
Ordinance 3310
Page 1 of 2
ORDINANCE NO. 3310
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING 2023 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS
WHEREAS, for some capital projects, funds appropriated in 2022 were not spent either
due to project delays or project changes; and,
WHEREAS, staff recommends "carrying -over" those funds not spent in 2022, and
appropriating them to the same projects in 2023; and,
WHEREAS, new or unforeseen projects were not identified at the time of compiling the
2023 budget; and,
WHEREAS, staff recommends appropriating funds for the new and unforeseen projects
as identified for 2023; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the supplemental budget on April 17, 2023, and
considered the matter further on May 1, 2023;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, do
ordain as follows:
Section 1. The supplemental budget for the City of Port Townsend, Washington, for the
fiscal year 2023, is adopted as set forth in the document entitled "City of Port Townsend 2023
Budget Supplemental 41 Detail," a copy of which is attached as Exhibit A, making revenue and
expenditure revisions.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its passage, approval, and publication
in the form and manner provided by law.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, by a vote of the
majority of the City Council plus one, at a regular business meeting thereof, held this I" day of
May 2023.
David J. Faber
Mayor
Attest:
Alyssa Rodrigues
City Clerk
Approved as to legal form:
Heidi Greenwood
City Attorney
Ordinance 3310
Page 2 of 2
City of Port Townsend
2023 Supplemental p1 Detail
Exhibit
101`3
Fund Balance
Supplemental
2023 Expense
Fund Balance
after
Description
Fund
Account Description
Budget ql
Increase/
Proposed
Funding Source
Explanation
Request
(Decrease)
Mar 31, 2023
Supplemental
Change
Salary Survey
General Fund
Professional Services
38,000
(38,000)
Fund Balance
Carryforward 2022 Budget
50% Permit Fees&
consultant for on-call permit review and
On Call Permit Review Service
General Fund
Professional Services
150,000
(150,000)
50% Fund Balanceciated
engineering services
Accounting Services Contract
General Fund
Professional Services
12,750
(12,750)
Fund Balance
Carryforward 2022 Budget
Increased Insurance Expense
General Fund
Insurance
163,667
(163,667)
Fund Balance
For premium increase compared to budget
Transferto Capital
General Fund
Transfer Out
625,159
(625,159)
Fund Balance
(989,576)
6,073,174
5,083,598
General Capital
Transfer In
625,159
625,159
City Hall Space Planning (ARTA 2022) Phase III
General Capital
Capital Improvements
$60,297
(60,297)
Contractfor$5Kfor demolition in January 2023
Kitchen Shelter
General Capital
Capital Improvements
$34,887
(34,887)
Carryforward 2022 Budget
Cherry St 4 Plex- Bond funds
General Capital
Capital Improvements
$150,000
(150,000)
Carryforward 2022 Budget
Evans Vista- Affordable Housing Funds
General Capital
Capital Improvements
11,975
(11,975)
Carryforward 2022 Budget
Envision PT Golf Course & Mountain View Commons
General Capital
Capital Improvements
86,000
(86,000)
Carryforward 2022 Budget
ARTA +Partner
CoPT leading the project, hiring consultant and
Healthier Together lnitiatve w/ Partner Agencies
193,000
(193,000)
Contributions
sharing costs with partner agencies
Healthier Together lniative(initial city portion)
General Capital
Capital Improvements
$80,000
(80,000)
Carryforward 2022 Budget
Pool roof repairs coating
General Capital
Capital Improvements
$76,000
(76,000)
Carryforward 2022 Budget
Library Windows- Carry forward and Add grant
General Capital
Capital Improvements
$243,000
(243,000)
Carryforward 2022 Budget
Library bathrooms- carry forward and add grant
General Capital
Capital Improvements
$33,000
(33,000)
Carryforward 2022 Budget
(343,000)
519,487
176,487
Roundabout Analysis
FEET
Transfer Out
20,000
(20,000)
TIB Grant for Tyler Street
FEET
Transfer Out
75,000
(75,000)
EV Charging
FEET
Transfer Out
10,000
(10,000)
Pool Roof Repair
FEET
Transfer Out
76,000
(76,000)
(181,000)
1,292,654
1,111,654
consultant to review monthly utility tax reporting
Utility tax analysis
Water Sewer Operating -Wtr Dist
Professional Services
$8,000
(8,000)
Fund Balance
to Department of Revenue
consultantto review monthly utility tax reporting
Utility tax analysis
Water Sewer Operating -Wst Wtr Coll
Professional Services
$8,000
(8,000)
Fund Balance
to Department of Revenue
Transfer Out
Water Sewer Operating
Transfers Out
$1,174,208
(1,174,208)
Scale software for Jeff Co. per agreement
Water Sewer Operating - Compost
Machinery & Equipment
$35,000
(35,000)
Fund Balance
Per Jeff. Co agreement
(1,225,208)
4,961,110
3,735,902
101`3
(25,000) 84,350 59,350
2 of3
Fund Balance
Supplemental
2023 Expense
after
Description
Fund
Account Description
Budget#1
Increase/
Fund Balance
proposed
Funding Source
Explanation
Request
(Decrease)
Mar 31, 2023
Supplemental
Change
Transfersln
1,174,208
1,174,208
Reissue payment to supplier for PM #6402.0,
2022 fraud issue that was resolved; reissuing
Oldcastle infracturcture
Water Sewer Capital
Capital Improvements
26,000
(26,000)
Fund Balance
payment to vendor. Carryforward 2022 Budget.
Pacific &Spruce wtr
Water Sewer Capital
Capital Improvements
$75,000
(75,000)
Fund Balance
Carryforward from 2022 Budget
Discovery Road Swr
Water Sewer Capital
Capital Improvements
$100,000
(100,000)
Fund Balance
Carryforward from 2022 Budget
Pacific &Spruce swr
Water Sewer Capital
Capital Improvements
$60,000
(60,000)
Fund Balance
Carryforward from 2022 Budget
Affordable Housing
Water Sewer Capital
Capital Improvements
$200,000
(200,000)
Fund Balance
Carryforward from 2022 Budget
Nutrient Study
Water Sewer Capital
Capital Improvements
$138,000
(138,000)
Fund Balance
Carryforward from 2022 Budget
Discovery Road Wtr
Water Sewer Capital
Capital Improvements
$180,000
(180,000)
Fund Balance
Carryforward from 2022 Budget
Gaines Street
Water Sewer Capital
Capital Improvements
$235,000
(235,000)
Fund Balance
Carryforward from 2022 Budget
Lords Lake
Water Sewer Capital
Capital Improvements
$75,000
(75,000)
Fund Balance
Carryforward from 2022 Budget
General Sewer Plan
Water Sewer Capital
Capital Improvements
$85,208
(85,208)
Fund Balance
Carryforward from 2022 Budget
-
9,721 9,721
consultantto review monthly utility tax reporting
Utility Tax Analysis
Stormwater Operating
Professional Services
8,000
(8,000)
to Department of Revenue
Transfers to Capital
Stormwater Operating
Transfer Out
290,000
(290,000)
Fund Balance
Carryforward from 2022 Budget
(298,000)
677,661 379,661
Transfer In
290,000
ADA Lawrence
Stormwater Capital
Capital Improvements
$15,000
(15,000)
Transferfrom Ops
Carryforward from 2022 Budget
Pacific &Spruce
Stormwater Capital
Capital Improvements
$25,000
(25,000)
Transferfrom Ops
Carryforward from 2022 Budget
Discovery Road
Stormwater Capital
Capital Improvements
250,000
(250,000)
Transferfrom Ops
Carryforward from 2022 Budget
-
26,773 26,773
Transfers Out
350,000
(350,000)
EV Charging Station
Streets Operating
$10,000
(10,000)
FEET
Community Project
(360,000)
479,484 119,484
Grant Reciepts/transfers in
4,815,215
TIB Grantfor Tyler Street
Streets Capital
Capital Improvements
$446,299
(446,299)
REET/ Banked Capacity
Carryforward from 2022 Budget
Discovery Road
Streets Capital
Capital Improvements
$4,340,000
(4,340,000)
Carryforward from 2022 Budget
HSIP Discovery Road
Streets Capital
Capital Improvements
$33,000
(33,000)
Carryforward from 2022 Budget
Sims Way Boatyard
Streets Capital
Capital Improvements
$97,000
(97,000)
Carryforward from 2022 Budget
(101,084)
143,227 42,143
Creative District (Yr 1 of 4, $30,400) & Retreat
Creative Districts &Facilitator
LTAC
Professional Services
$31,900
(31,900)
Lodging Tax Revenues
Facilitator ($1500)
(31,900)
754,255 722,355
Machinery&Egipment
IT Operating&Maint
Machinery&Equipt
$25,000
(25,000)
Fund Balance
Carryforward from 2022 Budget
(25,000) 84,350 59,350
2 of3
3 of3
Fund Balance
Supplemental
2023 Expense
after
Description
Fund
Account Description
Budget #1
Increase/
Fund Balance
proposed
Funding Source
Explanation
Request
(Decrease)
Mar 31, 2023
Supplemental
Change
Roundabout Analysis
Public Works Admin
Professional Services
$20,000
(20,000)
FEET
Professional servicesto complete analysis
(20,000)
116,127
96,127
Computers
IT Replacement
Computers
$9,000
(9,000)
Fund Balance
Carryforward from 2022 Budget
(9,000)
53,855
44,855
Ranger for Facilities
ARPA
Transfer Out
$35,000
(35,000)
Fund Balance
Carryforward from 2022 Budget
Liftgatefor Facilities New Ranger
ARPA
Transfer Out
$4,000
(4,000)
Fund Balance
Carryforward from 2022 Budget
(39,000)
2,367,930
2,328,930
3 of3
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Submitted By: Steve King
Department: Public Works
Agenda Bill AB23-165
Meeting Date: May 1, 2023
Agenda Item: IX.A
® Regular Business Meeting
❑ Workshop/Study Session
❑ Special Business Meeting
Date Submitted: April 25, 2023
Contact Phone: 360-379-5090
SUBJECT: Setting Minimum Yard Waste Tipping Fee
CATEGORY:
❑ Consent ❑ Resolution
❑ Staff Report ❑ Ordinance
BUDGET IMPACT: N/A
Expenditure Amount: $
Included in Budget? Yes ❑ No ❑
❑ Contract Approval ❑x Other: Discussion
❑ Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
❑ 3 -Year Strategic Plan: 4 - Ensure sustainable future for public services and facilities
Cost Allocation Fund: 411 Water Sewer Fund - General
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Background
Jefferson County Department of Public Works is responsible for solid waste
management for the entire East Jefferson County and operates a transfer station off of
Jacob Miller Road. The City also operates a compost facility in which yard waste is
mixed with biosolids from the Wastewater Treatment Plant to make high quality
compost. The compost facility has been a huge success.
Given the compost facility is co -located with the transfer station, close coordination of
activities is required and each facility impacts the other. The City's facility is located at
the site by lease and through an Interlocal Agreement
Jefferson County is in the process of leading an effort to determine what is required for
capital to address deficiencies and capacity challenges at the transfer station. This
process also involves looking at demand management strategies as well as tipping fees
to strive for a sustainable future. Council Member Rowe and Steve King represent the
City on a Solid Waste Facility Task Force that is part of integrated team that also
includes County Public Works staff and a consultant team.
As the community prepares for investment in the next 5-10 years in the solid waste
facility's replacement, the County has two primary objectives.
1. Perform demand management to maintain good service. Demand
management is addressed through setting of the minimal tipping fee with the
objective of reducing the number of self -haul trips.
2. Establish a rate model in which capital reserves can be established to
facilitate upgrade or relocation of the facility.
Additional considerations factor in to setting of tipping fees such as reduction of
greenhouse emissions, congestion and safety of the facility operations, and
coordination with the City's compost facility. Jefferson County staff provide the Board of
County Commissioners (BOCC) the attached issue paper. The BOCC supported
increasing the minimum tipping fee to $20. Jefferson County is requesting that the City
follow suit with raising the minimum yard waste tipping fee to $20 as well. Staff
recognizes the challenge and is recommending that the minimum fee also allow for an
increase in the allowable weight to maintain the current $48/ton rate. This would mean
that the current $5 minimum fee for 200 lbs would be increased to a $20 minimum fee
for 800 lbs.
The current minimum and per ton fee for yard debris transactions was established in
2014 by County ordinance and adopted into Jefferson County Code. Staff recommends
that the yard debris fee schedule should be adopted by the City with future revisions
made with County concurrence.
Staff will be presenting with Al Cairns, Solid Waste Manager, an overview of the entire
picture associated with the Jacob Miller site to foreshadow the work of the task force as
well as facilitate discussion about raising the minimum fee from $5 to $20. Staff
anticipates bringing back a resolution updating the PW fee schedule on May 17th along
with a few other fees.
ATTACHMENTS: Issue paper
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
ALTERNATIVES:
❑ Take No Action ❑ Refer to Committee ❑ Refer to Staff ❑ Postpone Action
❑ Remove from Consent Agenda ❑ Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance
❑ Other:
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Submitted By: Steve King
Department: Public Works
Agenda Bill AB23-166
Meeting Date: May 2, 2023
Agenda Item: IX.B
Z Regular Business Meeting
❑ Workshop/Study Session
❑ Special Business Meeting
Date Submitted: April 25, 2023
Contact Phone: 360-379-5090
SUBJECT: Resolution 23-031, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Site
Host Agreement for a Car Share Parking Location in Uptown Port Townsend
CATEGORY:
❑ Consent X Resolution
Staff Report ❑ Ordinance
Contract Approval ❑ Other:
BUDGET IMPACT: N/A
Expenditure Amount: $0
Included in Budget? Yes ❑ No ❑
Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
3 -Year Strategic Plan: 4 - Ensure sustainable future for public services and facilities
Cost Allocation Fund: Choose an item,
.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The City in partnership with the Climate Action Committee Electric Vehicle Working
Group worked with the nonprofit ZEV Co-op to obtain a grant for two car share locations
through and the WSDOT ZEVIP program. One location is at the Visitor's Center and
the other location is at 7t" Haven. Both of those car share locations should be coming
on line in the next month.
Another round of grants are being offered and there is interest in the ZEV Co-op
securing another car share location and expanding the current location at the vistior's
center.
The EV Working Group suggested that a location in Uptown would be desirable to
support the density of housing and walkable area. The goal is to make it possible for
households to not own an automobile and yet still have access to mobility through a car
share program.
Below is a map illustrating the locations suggested by staff. The final location will need
to be determined in cooperation with Jefferson County and the Community Center as
well as dependent on the availability of power for a charging station.
Staff recommends the City Council approve siting of a car share parking location in
Uptown generally within the area shown in this agenda bill. This approval will allow ZEV
Co-op to apply for a grant.
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution 23-031
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Move to approve Resolution 23-031 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Site
Host Agreement for a Car Share Parking Location in Uptown Port Townsend.
ALTERNATIVES:
❑x Take No Action ❑ Refer to Committee ❑x Refer to Staff ❑ Postpone Action
❑ Remove from Consent Agenda ❑ Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance
❑ Other:
Resolution 23-031
RESOLUTION NO. 23-031
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SITE HOST
AGREEMENT FOR A CAR SHARE PARKING LOCATION IN UPTOWN PORT
TOWNSEND
WHEREAS, car share programs allow households to have car mobility without owning a
car; and
and,
WHEREAS, the WSDOT ZEVIP program gave the City a grant for two car share locations;
WHEREAS, the City hopes to add a third car share location in the next round of grants; and,
WHEREAS, Uptown's density and walkability make it a desirable car share location; and
WHEREAS, the final Uptown location has not yet been determined, but it will require a
charging station;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend to authorize the City Manager to execute site host agreement for a car share parking
location in Uptown Port Townsend.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof, held this 1st day of May 2023.
Attest:
Alyssa Rodrigues
City Clerk
David J. Faber
Mayor
Approved as to form:
Heidi Greenwood
City Attorney
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Submitted By: John Mauro
Date Submitted: April 25, 2023
Department: Administration
Agenda Bill AB23-167
Meeting Date: May 1, 2023
Agenda Item: IX.0
® Regular Business Meeting
❑ Workshop/Study Session
❑ Special Business Meeting
Contact Phone: 360-379-5043
SUBJECT: Move to direct the City Manager to draft a letter to the USDA for Council
consideration and signature and action at the next business meeting
CATEGORY:
❑ Consent ❑ Resolution
❑x
Staff Report ❑ Ordinance
Contract Approval ❑ Other:
BUDGET IMPACT: N/A
Expenditure Amount: $
Included in Budget? Yes ❑ No ❑
Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
3 -Year Strategic Plan: 4 - Ensure sustainable future for public services and facilities
Cost Allocation Fund: Choose an item,
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program
(USDA -RD) provides significant support and resources to Port Townsend and many
communities in Washington State. USDA -RD housing programs are of particular
interest, including a range of low or zero -interest mortgage and loan programs that allow
the success of permanent affordable housing in our community. A few such programs
include:
• The Single Family Housing Repair Loan and Grant Program (also known as the
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Every five years, the USDA is required to review the areas of eligibility for these
programs. The last review was in 2017/2018 and such a review is currently underway.
Rural area communities are defined as cities, towns, and villages not part of an urban
area and that meet one of the following three criteria:
1. Population less than 2,500
2. Population 2,500 - 10,000 and rural in character
3. Population of 10,000 — 20,000 and not contained within a Metropolitan Statistical
Area (MSA) and has a serious lack of mortgage credit for lower and moderate -
income families.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reached out to the
City and indicated that Port Townsend is currently being evaluated as part of the review,
listed among 26 other communities as "currently eligible communities under review
(rural in character)."
Port Townsend's official population recently crested above 10,000 for the first time in
known history (now at 10,306). While a designated urban area under the state Growth
Management Act (GMA) and close by direct line to the Everett -Seattle -Tacoma
metropolitan corridor, Port Townsend is arguably rural in character and further from an
MSA due to the complex physical terrain of the Puget Sound region.
USDA has indicated that any community previously classified as rural in the previous 30
years could be continued as such until the 2030 census if it has a population of 10,000
— 30,000, is rural in character, and has a serious lack of mortgage credit for lower and
moderate -income families.
Further information on USDA rural classification requirements can be found in section
5.3 of the following document:
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Staff has discussed this issue with key partners like Habitat for Humanity East Jefferson
County and raised it directly with Senator Patty Murray in April 2023. In discussions
with Senator Murray's team, it has been advised that we participate in the public
process to ensure USDA understands our local on -the -ground perspectives about the
rural designation and our community's housing needs.
Staff recommends drafting a letter to USDA from the City of Port Townsend advocating
for our continued inclusion on the list of rural communities so that our community and
housing partners can continue to use available affordable housing financing tools.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Potential Changes to Eligible Areas for USDA Rural Development Housing
Programs email
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to direct the City Manager to draft a letter to the
USDA for Council consideration and signature and action at the next business meeting
ALTERNATIVES:
❑x Take No Action ❑x Refer to Committee ❑x Refer to Staff ❑x Postpone Action
❑ Remove from Consent Agenda ❑ Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance
❑ Other:
From: Libbv Wennstrom
To: Alvssa Rodrigues
Subject: Fwd: Potential Changes to Eligible Areas for USDA Rural Development Housing Programs
Date: Monday, April 17, 2023 8:45:39 PM
Could you please forward this to Council for them to have time to submit public comment on
the proposed HUD reclassification of Port Townsend as not rural?
Thanks.
Libby
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From: Demboski, John A <John.A.Demboski@hud.gov>
Sent: Friday, March 31, 2023 4:30:45 PM
To: Libby Wennstrom <Iwennstrom@cityofpt.us>
Cc: trudy.teter@usda.gov <trudy.teter@usda.gov>
Subject: RE: Potential Changes to Eligible Areas for USDA Rural Development Housing Programs
Hello, Council Member Wennstrom, it was a pleasure meeting you today. Please see the
below notice from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Rural Development, re: evaluating the rural
status of certain communities. There's an e-mail address at bottom to which public comments
may be submitted, however, I'd also like to connect you with Trudy Teter, Director of Single
Family Housing Programs for the USDA Rural Development Washington State Office (copied
here). Trudv I met City of Port Townsend Council Member Wennstrom at an event earlier
today, and they have questions about Port Townsend's evaluation under the below notice.
And in case you'd rather telephone: Trudy's is (360) 704-7731, and Council Member
Wennstrom's is (360) 379-2980. Thx, JD
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Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 4:14 PM
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NOTICE OF POTENTIAL CHANGES TO ELIGIBLE AREA MAPS FOR USDA RURAL
DEVELOPMENT HOUSING PROGRAMS IN WASHINGTON STATE
OLYMPIA, MARCH 8, 2023 — USDA Rural Development is mandated to conduct a periodic
review every five years of all areas under its jurisdiction, to identify changes in eligibility for
its rural housing programs. The last rural area reviews were performed in 2017-2018 using
2015 American Community Survey (ACS) data. This review will utilize the 2020 United
States decennial census data.
Based on the 2020 US census data and rural area guidance located in Handbook! I Q 1
a r, rQ ,lrn, , ter 5, the rural eligibility designation is under review for the following areas in
Washington State:
Currently eligible communities under review (rural in character):
1. Arlington, Snohomish County
2. Anacortes, Skagit County
3. Bonney Lake, Pierce County
4. Cheney, Spokane County
5. Dupont, Pierce County
6. East Wenatchee, Douglas County
7. Elk Plain, Census -Designated Place in Pierce County
8. Grandview, Yakima County
9. Enumclaw, King County
10. Ferndale, Whatcom County
11. Gig Harbor, Pierce County
12. Liberty Lake, Spokane County
13. Lynden, Whatcom County
14. Moses Lake, Grant County
15. Port Angeles, Clallam County
16. Port Townsend, Jefferson County
17. Oak Harbor, Island County
18. Port Orchard, Kitsap County
19. Poulsbo, Kitsap County
20. Pullman, Whitman County
21. Ridgefield, Clark County
22. Sedro-Woolley, Skagit County
23. Snoqualmie, King County
24. Sunnyside, Yakima County
25. Snohomish, Snohomish County
26. Walla Walla. Walla Walla County
27. Yelm, Thurston County
Ineligible communities under review (expansion of ineligible areas):
1. Wenatchee, Chelan County
2. Camas, Clark County
3. Bellingham, Whatcom County
4. Bremerton, Kitsap County
5. Lake Stevens, Snohomish County
6. Pasco, Franklin County
7. Kelso, Cowlitz County
8. Lacey, Thurston County
9. Mount Vernon, Skagit County
10. Battle Ground, Clark County
11. Sumner, Pierce County
12. Washougal, Clark County
The public shall have 90 days from the date of this public notice to submit comments
regarding the potential loss of eligibility for Rural Development housing programs.
Send email public comments to ,;;;;SII„usda,g..
For more information, please contact the Washington State Rural Development Office at
360-704-7731.
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CITY MEETINGS SCHEDULE
(This schedule is draft only, subject to change. See City website www.cityofpt.us)
Day
Date
Time
Type of Meeting
Tentative Agenda Item
Location
Absent
Thurs
April 27
6:00
Healthier Together Open House
A quorum of Council may be present
Chimacum
Schools
Auditorium
AH
Thurs
April 27
6:30
Planning Commission
CANCELED
Chambers
Mon
May 1
10:30
Public Hearing- LUP23-004 Port Moorage Building
Chambers
Mon
May 1
4:00
Virtual Only Open House- Envision Golf Course
and Mt. View Commons
A quorum of Council may be present
Virtual Only
Mon
May 1
6:00
City Council Business Meeting
• Executive Session- Performance of public employee
• Jeff Co Solid Waste and Yard Waste Minimum Tipping Fee Increase
• Park Rules- Second Reading
• Officer Swearing In- special presentation.
• Approval of a Car Share location in Uptown for Grant Application
• Presentation/Discussion on USDA- RD Eligibility for 05/01
• Second reading and adoption of 2023 1 I supplemental budget
• 2023 Salary Schedule Update to Increase FTE for a Project Engineer
Chambers
Tues
May 2
3:00
Historic Preservation Committee
Chambers
Wed
May 3
3:00
Council Infrastructure and Development Committee
Chambers
Wed
May 3
6:00
Virtual Healthier Together Aquatics Open House
A quorum of council may be present
Virtual Only
Thurs
May 4
3:00
Arts Commission
Chambers
Thurs
May 4
6:00
Healthier Together Aquatics Open House
A quorum of council may be present
Fort Worden
Commons
Mon
May 8
3:30
Envision Golf Course Stakeholder Meeting
Chambers
Mon
May 8
6:00
City Council Workshop Meeting
Workshop with Financial Sustainability Taskforce
Chambers
AH
Wed
May 10
3:00
Council Culture and Society Committee
Chambers
AH
Thurs
May 11
4:15
Civil Service Commission
Chambers
Thurs
May 11
6:30
Planning Commission
CANCELED
Chambers
Fri
May 12
1:00
Special Session LTAC Meeting
Chambers
Mon
May 15
6:00
City Council Business Meeting
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment- Sims Gateway Plan
Chambers
• Approval of Edge Lane Road (ELR) Installations for the 2023 summer
striping contract
• Speed Limit Ordinance and ELR presentation
• Main Street Presentation
• Public Works Fee Update
• Letter- USDA-RD eligibility
• Nuisance Code
• Executive Session-Consideration of the minimum offering price for
sale or lease of real estate if there's a likelihood that disclosure would
decrease the price (RCW 42.30.110(1)(c)).
Wed
May 17
3:00
Council Finance and Budget Committee
Chambers
Thurs
May 18
3:00
Public Arts Committee
Chambers
Thurs
May 18
5:00
Intergovernmental Collaborative Group
City Council Special Joint Meeting with Board of County Commissioners,
BOCC
Port of Port Townsend Commission, Jefferson County Public Utility
District Commission
Fri
May 19
1:00
Financial Sustainability Task Force
Chambers
Fri
May 19
3:30
Planning Commission Design Review Advisory
Chambers
Subcommittee
Tues
May 23
4:30
Parks, Recreation, Trees and Trails Advisory Bd.
Chambers
Wed
May 24
2:30
Jefferson County Housing Fund Board
BOCC
Thurs
May 25
6:30
Planning Commission
Chambers
Mon
May 29
CITY OFFICES CLOSED
Thurs
June 1
3:00
Arts Commission
Chambers
Mon
June 5
6:00
City Council Business Meeting
• Working Family Tax Credit- Special Presentation
Chambers
• Envision Golf Course and Mt. View Commons Council Debrief
• Reappointments/Appointments
• Triangle Park 3 Park to Speakers' Corner Park Resolution
• Skate Park to Seamus Sims Memorial Park Resolution
Tues
June 6
3:00
Historic Preservation Committee
Chambers
Wed
June 7
3:00
Council Infrastructure and Development Committee
Chambers
Thurs
June 8
3:30
Envision Golf Course and Mt. View Commons
Chambers
Stakeholder Meeting
Thurs
June 8
4:15
Civil Service Commission
CANCELED
Chambers
Thurs
June 8
6:30
Planning Commission
Chambers
Mon
June 12
6:00
City Council Workshop Meeting
Chambers
Tues
jJune 13
1:00
ILibrary Advisory Board
13rd floor conf
Tues June 13 3:00
Climate Action Committee
Virtual
Wed June 14 3:00
Council Culture and Society Committee
Chambers
Thurs June 15 3:00
Public Art Committee
Chambers
Friday June 16 1:00
Financial Sustainability Task Force
Chambers
Mon June 19
CITY OFFICES CLOSED
Tues June 20,6:00
City Council Business Meeting
Chambers AH
Intergovernmental Collaborative Group
Jeffco.Housing Fund Bd
Adoption of Shoreline Master Program Update
Suggestion Board and Workplan Review (Jan, Apr., July, Oct.)
Council Committee Reports (April, July, October)
Financial Sustainability Task Force
Annual Update to the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Executive Session — June 5, 2023
Update of Engineering Design Standards
Records Management Policies
Mountain View Leases (December)
Budget Hearings and Adoption (Nov -Dec)
Contract Renewals