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Business Meeting 6:00 p.m. April 1, 2024
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L Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Changes to the Agenda
IV. Executive Session — pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(g) Performance of a Public
Employee. (approximately 20 minutes)
V. Special Presentations
A. Poet Laureate Presentation- National Poetry Month
B. EDC Team Jefferson Presentation
VI. City Manager's Report
VII. 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
VIII. 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: February S, 2024
C. Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into Grant Agreements with the
Department of Commerce and the Environmental Protect Agency for the
Design and Construction of the Mill Road Lift Station
D. Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into Engineering Design Contracts
for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Influent Wetwell Rehabilitation Project.
E. Resolution 24-012 Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Grant
Agreement with the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board
and All Other Agreements Necessary to Complete the Lawrence Complete
Streets Project
IX. Public Hearing
A. Ordinance 3335 Amending Titles 16 (Buildings and Construction) and 17
(Zoning), and Section 20.01.040 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code,
Related to Performance Standards for Emergency Housing and Shelter;
Providing for Severability; and Establishing an Effective Date
Action: Move to approve first reading of Ordinance 3335 Amending Titles
16 (Building and Construction) and 17 (Zoning), and Section 20.01.040 of the
Port Townsend Municipal Code, Related to Performance Standards for
Emergency Housing and Shelter; Providing for Severability; and Establishing an
Effective Date
i. Staff Presentation
ii. Public Comment
iii. Council Deliberation and Action
X. Unfinished Business (None)
XI. New Business
A. Presentation from Chickadee Forestry- Forest Management and Timber
Action: Move to Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a
Professional Services Contract with Chickadee Forestry for the Evaluation and
Assistance in Management and Selective Harvesting of Water Utility Owned
Property
i. Staff Presentation
ii. Public Comment
iii. Council Deliberation and Action
B. Resolution 24-013 Authorizing Angled Parking on Tyler Street
Action: Move to Approve First Reading of Resolution 24-013 Authorizing
Angled Parking on Tyler Street
i. Staff Presentation
ii. Public Comment
iii. Council Deliberation and Action
C. Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Letter of Support on Behalf of City Council to
our Federal Delegation Requesting Support for Constructing the Caswell Brown
Emergency Shelter and Permanent Support Housing Facility.
Action: Move to authorize Mayor Faber to sign a letter ofsupport, with
any Council edits, for a federal appropriation to fully fund the construction of the
Caswell -Brown Village Emergency Shelter and Permanent Support Housing
Facility
i. Staff Presentation
ii. Public Comment
iii. Council Deliberation and Action
D. Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Letter of Support on Behalf of City Council for
the "Opening a Gateway Project" SR20/Mill Road Roundabout.
Action: Move to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter ofsupport on behalf
of City Council for the "Opening a Gateway Project" SR20/Mill Road
Roundabout
i. Staff Presentation
ii. Public Comment
iii. Council Deliberation and Action
XII. Presiding Officer's Report
XIII. Suggestions for next or future agenda, regular meeting and/or study session
XIV. Comments from Council
XV. Adjourn
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Poetry is the practice of intentional and heart -felt language; and;
WHEREAS, intention and heart are central to our ongoing work as elected officials,
residents, and neighbors; and;
WHEREAS, poetry helps foster a vital language; and;
WHEREAS, a vital language is needed not only to make art but to navigate conflict;
and;
WHEREAS, there will, of course, be a few conflicts to come; and;
WHEREAS, intentional and heart -felt language invites depth & clarity, nuance & grace
into our every conversation; civic or otherwise;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, David J. Faber, Mayor of Port Townsend, Washington do
hereby proclaim April 1 through April 30, 2024 as
Poetry Month
I call upon all public officials, educators, librarians, businesses, and residents of Port
Townsend, Washington to honor this month through participation in the celebratory
programs, events, and activities offered for such purpose within our community and to
acknowledge poetry as an artistic foundation to build upon in perpetuity to sustain the
greatness of our nation.
David J. Faber, Mayor
EDC is a Unique Contributor to Economic Development
r1he WA State Constitution Iliiirniits Roca�l econoirnic devebpirnent a City or County can provide.
rHE EEDC is a nonpiro-fit organization dedicated to econoirnic devebpirnent as designated lby the
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Workforce, (Active Comm Network and Cultivating Human Potential,
Anchor Institutions)
-Career Connect grant, Jefferson Healthcare
-Job Fair, Chimacurn HS
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(Active Community Networking, Deepening Relationship with Living
World)
-Agra/Aqua Culture and value added processing
-Zoning, code, and land use concerns
*Local Business Retention and IExpansion
(Tech assist, local capital, local biz)
-Business technical assistance, startup to growth
-Succession planning, business planning
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Networking
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Equity, & Diversity
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- EDC Comm Plan, increase use of newsletter and SM
- Targeted convening, enhancing collaboration,
- Work with, local jurisdictions, housing, childcare
Reporting Impact Relative to 5 EDC Strategic Imperatives
1. Cultivating Human Potential
• Advising hours 5 days a week & launch of new class for growth stage businesses
• Regional collaborations including SRIF for which web won the VVEDA 2024 Economic Response & Recovery Award,
access to services for 273 small, underserved businesses in Clallam, Grays Harbor and Jefferson Counties
2. Centering Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
0 1 istening session, 58 self-reported DEI clients received tech assistance
3. Community Networking
0 Recornpete & NRIC, regional
4. Deepening our Relationship with the I iving World
• NODC (Marine Renewable Energy & Energy Futures
• Hosted the Green Equity Accelerator with CIE
5. Celebrate I ocal Culture and Place
0 Grant funded videography for small businesses, social media education and cross marketing,
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• Maxiiirnizing cannections betweein lbusuinesses, exusfiingtalleint/skdllls, and kinowlledge -for
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Obstacles and Opportunities
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2. Aging Biz Ownership Dernographic. 62% of Jeff
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of 55.
3. Business retention and growth is dependent
LApon emp�oyment, affordaMe and attaunaNe
housung and workforce funneVs and sftes,
seekVng growth may move out of County.
1. Foundation of robust no -cost business
counseffing and 6asses.
2. Succession pininiing, vaqua ation reports, to
retain Vegacy businesses, incMing ernpVoyee
ownership,
3. Learning to -think/pla -together across agences,
organizations and regions, using shared
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llnternall baseline -I ongoing business counseling and quarterly classes
• lI:.: ringing the business pllan c l ii l ternall
• Adding a boolkIkeeping class
MarIket new offering, business valuation reports
llnternall improvements
New website launch
Membership program launch
Organizafion succession planning
11 ocall and IRegbnall Opportunifies
• Recompete Grant application (CHIPS Act, 2 County)
• Naturall IResources Innovation Cluster (WA State IDqt of Commerce program, 2 County)
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City Manager Report: Top S Summary
April 1, 2024
1. Complete Streets Grant.
Success yet again with receipt of $493,500 of state Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) funding for a
complete streets project on Lawrence Street. The funding will build ADA curb cuts along both sides of
Lawrence, build bulb -outs for speed control and pedestrian crossing safety, and install new trees — all by the
end of 2024. The team worked exceedingly quickly over just a few weeks to go after and secure this funding
— their fantastic group presentation just prior to the TIB board meeting in Sequim couldn't have hurt.
2. Skatepark Lighting — a Funding Boost.
We are applying for a Resource and Conservation Office (RCO) grant for the skatepark lights, alongside
existing 2024 budget allocation. Add to that the inspiring generosity of Rick and Debbie Jahnke and their
$5000 pledge, then the Jefferson Community Foundation (JCF) and their $5000 commitment, and then
another $5000 from the Jahnkes to match JCF — as Rick in Debbie note, "it's in honor of all PT skaters, past,
present, and future, Seamus and Samantha and everyone in between." This is all part of the inspiring
GoFundMe campaign led by Samantha Stromberg herself, with more than 60 funders/donations, adding
another $3,400: htt„„ogrf3. Carrie Hite has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to
catalyze success and bring it all together.
3. Mill Road and Caswell -Brown.
Steve King, Commissioner Kate Dean, Eric Kudzma, and I spent some time with Senator Murray's regional
director to walk through both the potential Mill Road full roundabout design and Caswell -Brown shelter
funding, as per the items and letters of support in today's Council agenda. OlyCAP and residents of Caswell -
Brown also participated in making a compelling case for competitive funding for this shovel -ready project.
4. Employee Engagement.
The City's first-ever all -employee engagement survey concluded last week, with 88% participation across
the City team. We're told by Gallup that this is a fantastic participation level for this first stage. This is the
initial benchmarking as we gather anonymous data about how we're doing to create a positive workplace
environment for all. Over the course of the coming months, Cynthia Shaffer and I will be working across all
teams to interpret the information and build action plans to take positive steps to build even greater
engagement. The upshot: more engaged employees improve organizational culture, build better work and
customer relationships, deliver better service, stay longer, and reduce risks for all. It has been a joy for
Cynthia and I to kick this off — we've been both wanting to embark on this journey for years!
S. Events.
There have been a number of rewarding community events lately related to the City's work. A few examples:
the public release of the Creative District Arts and Culture Plan (their new manager, Mitzi Gordon, joined
me on my radio show last week), the Community Read Author talk over the weekend (author Adrianne
Harun was also a KPTZ guest), a Q&A with the Port Townsend Paper Company, and a virtual session about
the Maritime Washington National Hertiage Area. Our work is truly broad and deep across our community
— and we really depend on partners and community members to make great things happen. Thank you!
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PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT AGENDA
April 1, 2024
A. Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants:
• Vouchers 174126 through 174259 in the amount of $1,911,245.84
• March 22, 2024 Payroll Electronic Voucher in the amount of $247,822.94
• Electronic Fund Transfers in the amount of $19601.49
B. Approval of Minutes: February 5, 2024
C. Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into Grant Agreements with the
Department of Commerce and the Environmental Protect Agency for the
Design and Construction of the Mill Road Lift Station
D. Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into Engineering Design Contracts
for the Wastewater Treatment Plan Influent Wetwell Rehabilitation Project
E. Resolution 24-012 Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Grant
Agreement with the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board
and All Other Agreements Necessary to Complete the Lawrence Complete
Streets Project
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 FEBRUARY 5, 2024
CALL TO ORDER/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in a Regular Session on the 5th day of February
2024 in Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Mayor David Faber called the meeting to
order at 6:OOpm.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were David Faber, Amy Howard, Monica MickHager,
Aislinn Palmer, Owen Rowe, and Ben Thomas with Libby Wennstrom excused.
Staff members present were City Manager John Mauro , City Attorney Heidi Greenwood,
Public Works Director Steve King , Planning and Community Development Director
Emma Bolin , Long Range Planner Adrian Smith , Communications and Marketing
Director Shelly Leavens, and City Clerk Alyssa Rodrigues.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Discussion ensued around recommended action in relation to New Business Item A and
B.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (NONE)
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager John Mauro provided the City Manager's Report which included 19th St
HSIP Grant Application, Library updates, Legislative updates, Housing updates, Kah Tai
cleanup, and AV upgrades.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment
City Staff Response
Public comment was made.
CONSENTAGENDA
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Approval of Minutes: December 4, 2023, December 11, 2023
February 5, 2024 City Council Business Meeting Page 1 of 5
DRAFT
Appointments/Reappointments: Climate Action Committee
Equipment Purchases
Discussion ensued around staff coming under budget on purchased items.
Motion. Ben Thomas moved to approve the consent agenda. Monica MickHager
seconded.
Vote. motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (NONE)
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance 3329 Related to Public Utility Taxes and Amending Port Townsend
Municipal Code
John Mauro introduced Ordinance 3329 Related to Public Utility Taxes and
Amending Port Townsend Municipal Code.
Public Works Director Steve King presented Public Utility Tax Water, Sewer,
Stormwater, and Garbage which included Overview, Background, Background -
Sewer & Stormwater Rate Study Update, Background- What is Utility Tax?,
Background- Utility Tax History, PTMC 5.84.030 Utility Business Tax, PTMC
5.84.030 Mechanics of Gross Receipts Tax, Difference Gross Receipts vs. Pass
Thru Taxes, B&O (Gross Receipts) are Not Pass Thru Taxes, PTMC 5.84.030 Utility
Bill, Tax Disclosure, Recommended Tax Disclosure, 2021- Example Calculation,
Corrected April 2022: Example Calculation, Looking Forward: Example Calculation,
Looking Forward Recommendation: Example Calculation, and Looking Forward
Recommendation: Why Change.
In response to Council's clarifying questions staff explained charging for revenues
collected in Port Townsend, more transparency on bills, placement of charges on bill,
when surcharge shows on bills, and utility newsletter with bill.
Public Comment:
There was no public comment.
Discussion ensued around looking at rates/taxes annually, financial sustainability,
annual budget, surcharge end date, and capital surcharge in Code.
Motion. Aislinn Palmer moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3329 Related to
Public Utility Taxes and Amending Port Townsend Municipal Code Section 5.84.030
Owen Rowe seconded.
Vote. motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
Ordinance 3330 Revising Port Townsend Municipal Code Chapter 13.03, System
Development Charges for Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Connections and
Amending the Rates;-- Ordinance 3331 Amending Port Townsend Municipal Code
Chapter 13.01 Procedures for Utility Development, Chapter 13.02 Low -Income,
Low -Income Disabled, and Low -Income Senior Citizen Utility Rate Program and
Establishing an Effective Date; --
February 5, 2024 City Council Business Meeting Page 2 of 5
DRAFT
Ordinance 3332 Related to Utility Rates; Amending the Water, Wastewater, and
Stormwater Rates, Amending Chapter 13.05 of the Port Townsend Municipal
Code, and Establishing an Effective Date.
Steve King presented Utility Rate Adjustments Low Income Discount System
Development Charges which included Overview, Schedule, Background, Proposed
Rates, Proposed Water Rates, Proposed Water Rates (Inside City), Proposed Water
Rates (Outside City), Proposed Sewer Rates w/ Util. Tax Option 1- Keep Low -
Income Discount as is, Proposed Sewer Rates w/ Util. Tax Option 2- Expand Low-
income discount, Proposed Storm Rates w. Util. Tax Option 1- Keep Low -Income
Discount as is, Proposed Stormwater Rates Option 2- Expand Low-income discount,
Proposed Sewer and Storm Rates 3rd Options for Low-income Rates, Low-income
Discount Program Current Program, Low -Income Discount Program Expanded
Program, Low-income Discount Program Expanded Program -Step 1-3, Low-income
Discount Program Expanded Program- Step 4, System Development Changes,
System Development Charges Sewer SDC, System Development Charges
Alternative Structure for Sewer, System Development Charges Alternative Structure
for Sewer- fees, System Development Charges Storwmater, System Development
Charges Recap, and Questions and First Reading Actions.
In response to Council's clarifying questions staff explained 5 -year rate schedule for
water rates, households of AMI at 120%, current discount, transitions at income
levels, four thresholds, staff time, households in City, loosing people in current rates,
public information push, service provider referrals, multifamily, waiving up to a
certain house size, SDC fee for stormwater, incentivizing smaller impacts,
scriveners' error, order of motions, options for utility tax, and language assistance.
Public Comment:
Public comment was made.
Discussion ensued around utility tax included in rates, usage discount, low income/
senior citizen, application, yard waste rate/revenue, CIP for compost, Mill Lift
Station -Evans Vista, capital project funds in CIP, tax burden in relation to grants, rate
options, comparison rates with other cities, future rate increases, Sequim
stormwater, Option 2, Urban Forestry, poverty line, expanded low-income program,
future generations, SDC rates, and income tax structure.
Motion. Owen Rowe moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3330 Revising Port
Townsend Municipal Code Chapter 13.03, System Development Charges for Water,
Sewer, and Stormwater Connections and Amending the Rates, and maintaining the
ADU exemption. Aislinn Palmer seconded.
Vote. motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
Motion. Ben Thomas moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3331 Amending Port
Townsend Municipal Code Chapter 13.01 Procedures for Utility Development, Chapter
13.02 Low -Income, Low -Income Disabled, and Low- Income Senior Citizen Utility Rate
Program and Establishing an Effective Date. Aislinn Palmer seconded.
Vote. motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
Motion. Aislinn Palmer moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3332 with Exhibit
Option 2, Related to Utility Rates, Amending the Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater
Rates, Amending Chapter 13.05 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code, and
Establishing an Effective Date Ben Thomas seconded.
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Vote. motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
2025 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update Briefing
DRAFT
Planning and Community Development Director Emma Bolin and Long -Range
Planner Adrian Smith provided the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review: Update on
Scope of Work presentation which included Framework of the Periodic Review,
Significant Changes since 2023, Understanding Our Projects, Scope of Work: First
Steps, Scope of Work: Middle Housing, Scope of Work: Climate Resilience, Scope
of Work: Active Transportation, Scope of Work: Implementation and State Review,
Preview of Draft Public Participation Plan: Objectives, Preview of Draft Public
Participation Plan: Tools for Engagement and Inclusivity, Preview of Draft Public
Participation Plan Engagement Activities, Draft Timeline, Expected City Board and
Committee Involvement, and Growth Management: Steering Committee.
In response to Council's clarifying questions staff explained neighborhood gatherings
and Growth Management: Steering Committee membership.
Public Comment:
There was no public comment.
Discussion ensued around climate resilience policies, Climate Action Committee,
Equity, Access, and Rights Advisory Board, Arts and Culture element, City Council's
role in engagement, and upcoming events.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
Mayor Faber provided the Presiding Officer's Report which included state funding letter,
Mill meeting, and Mayor Newsletter.
SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR
STUDY SESSION
Discussion ensued around City Hall business hours and Pledge of Allegiance on
agenda.
Motion. David Faber moved to task the Culture and Society Committee with
reviewing the Pledge of Allegiance on agenda. Ben Thomas seconded.
Vote. motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Deputy Mayor Howard provided comments which included currently being at AWC City
Action Days in Olympia, WA, OlyCAP resignation, and trouble with Chambers system
audio.
Council member Palmer provided comments which included an upcoming meeting on
homeless system performance measures.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:20pm.
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DRAFT
Attest:
Alyssa Rodrigues
City Clerk
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Agenda Bill AB24-061
Meeting Date: April 1, 2024
Agenda Item: Consent VIII.0
® Regular Business Meeting
❑ Workshop/Study Session
❑ Special Business Meeting
Submitted By: Andre Harper, Project Manager and Steve King, PW Director
Date Submitted: March 26, 2024
Department: Public Works
Contact Phone: 360-379-5090
SUBJECT: Authorizing the City Manager to enter into grant agreements with the
Department of Commerce and the Environmental Protect Agency for the design
and construction of the Mill Road Lift Station
CATEGORY:
❑x Consent ❑ Resolution
Staff Report ❑ Ordinance
Contract Approval ❑ Other:
BUDGET IMPACT: N/A
Expenditure Amount: $4.4 Million
Included in Budget? Yes ❑x No ❑
Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
3 -Year Strategic Plan: 4 - Ensure sustainable future for public services and facilities
Cost Allocation Fund: 415 Water Sewer CIP
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The City was awarded funding from the Department of Commerce $1.3 million to
purchase property to support housing in Port Townsend. The City has since purchased
the property and developed a master plan for the property. The master plan and
background information is available on the City's website at:
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The City was also awarded two grants for development of the Mill Road Lift Station to
support the Evans Vista development and surrounding area. One grant is called a
CHIP grant for infrastructure from the State Department of Commerce through a direct
appropriation sponsored by Representative Tharinger. This grant totals $1.7 million.
The second grant is through an appropriation sponsored by Congressman Derek
Kilmer. This grant is administered by EPA and totals $2.5 million.
Both of these grants will help fund the Mill Road lift station as approximately illustrated
below. Because the lift station has the potential to serve other properties, other funding
needs may be met through a Local Facilities charge. Additional information will be
presented on this option for funding at a later date after design and cost estimates have
been obtained.
Project Budge
The total Evans Vista project budget is outlined below which includes the lift station.
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process of selecting an engineering design consultant to perform the work.
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into grant
agreements with Department of Commerce and the EPA as well as sign all necessary
contracts for design of the Mill Road Lift Station
ATTACHMENTS: N/A
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 approval authorizing the City Manager to enter into grant
agreements with the Department of Commerce and the EPA and any other contracts
needed to implement the Mill Road Lift Station project through the design phase.
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:
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Agenda Bill AB24-062
Meeting Date: April 1, 2024
Agenda Item: Consent VIILD
® Regular Business Meeting
❑ Workshop/Study Session
❑ Special Business Meeting
Submitted By: Andre Harper, Project Manager and Steve King, PW Director
Date Submitted: March 26, 2024
Department: Public Works
Contact Phone: 360-379-5090
SUBJECT: Authorizing the City Manager to enter into all contracts to complete
the engineering design process of the Influent Wetwell Rehabilitation project.
CATEGORY:
❑x Consent ❑ Resolution
Staff Report ❑ Ordinance
Contract Approval ❑ Other:
BUDGET IMPACT: N/A
Expenditure Amount: $318,000
Included in Budget? Yes ❑x No ❑
Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
3 -Year Strategic Plan: 4 - Ensure sustainable future for public services and facilities
Cost Allocation Fund: 415 Water Sewer CIP
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The City is in the process of completing the General Sewer Plan and is moving forward
with implementation of some of the project identified in the plan. This particular project
has been on a list of work to be completed since 2019 when an evaluation was
performed of the Wastewater Treatment Plant in terms of overall condition by Jacob
Engineering. This project has been forwarded through the General Sewer Plan process
and included as a near term project in the Capital Plan.
The project involves rehabilitating the influent wetwell to address corrosion and failing
electrical systems. The influent wetwell is the first location where raw sewage enters
the Wastewater Treatment Plant and is then pumped into the headworks building.
There are three large pumps in the influent wetwell and currently one is out of service.
The project will include replacement of corroded electrical equipment, replacement of
the variable frequency drives, and relining the concrete wetwell. This project is similar to
the recently completed Gaines Street Lift Station Rehabilitation which came in at a cost
of $1.5 Million.
The 2024 budget has this project estimated at $2.12 million as shown below. Design is
estimated at $318,000 in the budget. A good portion of design is anticipated this year
with construction to follow next year.
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Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into design
contracts with qualified firm(s) to complete the design for this project and prepare for
bidding. Award of contract bids will come back to City Council for approval along with
an engineer's estimate.
ATTACHMENTS: N/A
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 approval authorizing the City Manager to enter into engineering
design contracts for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Influent Wetwell Rehabilitation
Project.
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:
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Submitted By: Steve King, PW Director
Department: Public Works
Agenda Bill AB 24-063
Meeting Date: April 1, 2024
Agenda Item: Consent VIII. E
® Regular Business Meeting
❑ Workshop/Study Session
❑ Special Business Meeting
Date Submitted: March 26, 2024
Contact Phone: 360-379-5090
SUBJECT: Resolution 24-012 Authorizing the City Manager to sign a grant agreement with the
Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for the Lawrence Complete Streets
project and enter into all contracts and agreements to execute the project.
CATEGORY:
❑x Consent ❑ Resolution
❑x
Staff Report ❑ Ordinance
Contract Approval ❑ Other:
BUDGET IMPACT:
Expenditure Amount: $95,000
Included in Budget? Yes ❑ No ❑x
Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
3 -Year Strategic Plan: 4 - Ensure sustainable future for public services and facilities
Cost Allocation Fund: 305 CIP Street
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Based on City Council feedback at the February 20, 2024 Council Business meeting,
the staff applied for a Complete Streets grant for Lawrence Street. This project is a
quick turnaround in delivery opportunity and the Transportation Improvement Board
(TIB) awarded the City based on this project impact as well as schedule on March 22,
2024.
The City was successful in receiving the Complete Streets TIB grant for Lawrence
Street between Harrison and Tyler Streets in the amount of $493,500.
This project will make pedestrian and ADA improvements to Lawrence Street on both
side of the street. Bulbouts will be added for pedestrian safety and traffic calming. See
the attached project overview.
Staff is excited to be able to perform this investment in the Uptown area combined with
the previously awarded pavement work on Tyler Street. This project was highly
supported by DASH, JTA, PT Main Street, the Farmer's Market, Transportation Lab
(Local 2020), and terra soma.
At the February 20th meeting, Council committed $75,000 of Transportation Benefit
District funds as match. Additionally, Staff is applying for an ACAC grant for bus stop
improvements and some stormwater work is included as well. Match is summarized as
follows. This will require a supplemental budget request.
Stormwater Fund - $10,000
TBD $75,000
ACAC Grant $35,000
Banked Capacity $10,000
Total $130,000
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a grant
agreement with TIB as well as necessary consulting and construction contracts to
execute the work.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Project Brief
2. Resolution 24-012
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 approval of Resolution 24-012 authorizing the City Manager to
execute a grant agreement with the Transportation Improvement Board and all other
contracts necessary to carry out the Lawrence Street Complete Streets Project.
ALTERNATIVES:
❑x Take No Action ❑x Refer to Committee ❑x Refer to Staff ❑ Postpone Action
❑ Remove from Consent Agenda ❑ Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance
❑ Other:
City U `ASG' I'n° portTownsend.
Lawrence Street Accessibility Upgrades
Grant Opportunity
With support of partners such as DASH, PT Main Street, Jefferson County Farmers Market and Jefferson Transit, the
City was successful in securing funding for Lawrence Street pedestrian and accessibility improvements between
Harrison Street and the Port Townsend Library and Tyler Street, the home of the Jefferson County Farmers Market.
Project Goals:
Improve Accessibility: Lawrence Street is a main pedestrian route. Disability Awareness Starts Here (DASH) has identified Lawrence
Street as a key route that needs accessibility updates. Creating good pedestrian connections between the Library and Aldrich's would
improve accessibility to the Uptown core as well as the Library.
Paving: Lawrence Street is in extreme need of pavement repairs. Updating ADA ramps is a requirement for paving. Fixing the ramps
ahead of paving stretches paving investments to repair more street. This project does not repave the street, but does lay the
groundwork for future pavement repairs.
Safety: Shorter pedestrian crosswalks crossing Lawrence Street improves visibility of pedestrians and results in easier street crossings.
Bulbouts also tend to slow traffic.
Parking: This project is not intended to change parking on Lawrence Street. Some small parking impacts may occur, but not wholesale
changes. However, when the street is repaved, parking could be considered.
Uptown Business District Enhancement: Good pedestrian facilities are important for a business district. Most of downtown has
bulbouts for accessibility and safety. The project also will repair damaged sidewalk along with the installation of missing curbs. Some
trees may be replaced or protected depending on evaluation of an arborist. New trees will be planted in bulbouts.
Timing: This grant requires construction to be completed in 2024. This work may be done at the same time as the Tyler Street Paving
project. This project will create limited disruptions to Uptown if paired with the Tyler Street Paving project. Road closures for more
than a couple of days are not expected. Some work by City and PUD crews may be done in advance of the project.
Example of shorter
pedestrian crossings
PT Library
Typical bulbout and
ADA wheelchair ramp
Rain garden or tree
wells
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and bulbout for pedestrian
safety at the post office (2019).
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for pedestrians crossing
Lawrence Street.
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around trees
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Community
Resolution 24-012
RESOLUTION NO. 24-012
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT BOARD AND ALL OTHER AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO
COMPLETE THE LAWRENCE COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board awarded the City
of Port Townsend a grant to make pedestrian and ADA improvements to Lawrence Street
between Harrison Street and Tyler Street; and
WHEREAS, the project is making an important pedestrian connection between the
Library and the Community Center; and
WHEREAS, the project will be constructed at the same time as the Tyler Street Paving Project;
and
WHEREAS, Disability Awareness Starts Here advocacy group supported the City's
grant application; and
WHEREAS, the grant will cover 85% of the costs and the City's match is 15% of the
total costs of eligible costs; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends match funding of $75,000 of Transportation Benefit
District, $10,000 of Stormwater Funds, $35,000 of anticipated ACAC funding, and $10,000 of
Banked Capacity funds; and
WHEREAS, City Council approved the application for the project on February 20, 2024;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend that the City Manager is authorized to execute a grant agreement with the Washington
State Transportation Improvement Board and all other agreements necessary to complete the
Lawrence Complete Streets Project.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting thereof,
held this 1st day of April 2024.
David J. Faber
Mayor
Attest:
Alyssa Rodrigues
City Clerk
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Submitted By: Adrian Smith
Agenda Bill 24-064
Meeting Date: April 1, 2024
Agenda Item: IX. A
Z Regular Business Meeting
❑ Workshop/Study Session
❑ Special Business Meeting
Date Submitted: 03/26/2024
Department: Planning & Community Development Contact Phone: (360)-379-4423
SUBJECT: Amending Port Townsend Municipal Code Title 16 Buildings and
Construction and Title 17 Zoning to Establish Performance Standards for Emergency
Housing and Shelter
CATEGORY: BUDGET IMPACT:
❑ Consent ❑ Resolution Expenditure Amount: $
❑ Staff Report Z Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes ❑ No ❑
❑ Contract Approval ❑ Other: Discussion Item
Z Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
Z 3 -Year Strategic Plan: 3 - Establish systems to support diverse housing options
Cost Allocation Fund: N/A
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The City of Port Townsend initiated amendments to Port Townsend Municipal Code
(PTMC) Title 17 Zoning, specifically 17.60 Temporary Uses and the creation of a new
section establishing performance standards for emergency housing and shelter
facilities, as well as PTMC Title 16 to establish building standards related to tiny
shelters.
- Amend PTMC Title 16 to create a section of building standards for tiny shelters.
- Amend PTMC 17.08 Definitions to include types emergency housing and shelter
facilities, and structures hosting these facilities.
- Amend use tables in PTMC 17.16.020, 17.18.020, 17.20.020, 17.22.020,
17.24.020, 17.31.030, and 17.31.070 to establish which zones allow different
types of emergency housing and shelters.
- Create a new section in Title 17 describing the performance standards,
application contents, permit review, and approval criteria for emergency housing
and shelter facilities.
- Amend PTMC 17.60 Temporary Uses to remove regulations related to temporary
tent encampments, which are now addressed in the new section of Title 17.
- Amend PTMC 20.01.040 Permit Application Framework tables to include permits
and permitting processes for emergency housing and shelter facilities.
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance 3335
Exhibits A — O: Code Amendments
Exhibit P SEPA Documentation
Exhibit Q Published Notice
Exhibit R Planning Commission Findings and Conclusions
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Motion to adopt the proposed
amendments, approve findings of fact, and recommend adopting ordinance to City
Council.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to approve first reading of Ordinance 3335
Amending Port Townsend Municipal Code Title 16 Buildings and Construction and Title
17 Zoning to Establish Performance Standards for Emergency Housing and Shelter and
authorize the City staff to work with the code publisher to make scrivener's edits as
appropriate.
ALTERNATIVES:
X❑ Take No Action X❑ Refer to Committee ❑X Refer to Staff ❑X Postpone Action
❑ Remove from Consent Agenda X❑ Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance
❑ Other:
ORDINANCE NO. 3335
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING TITLES 16 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) AND 17 (ZONING),
AND SECTION 20.01.040 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE,
RELATED TO PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR EMERGENCY HOUSING
AND SHELTER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Townsend currently has a permitting process for the
establishment of temporary tent encampments to shelter people who are unhoused or at imminent
risk of losing their housing; and
WHEREAS, the current process only permits these uses temporarily, requiring housing
and shelter providers to either seek an extension or move established encampments every 180 days;
and
WHEREAS, the significant investment of extending or moving temporary encampments
contradicts the City's goals as stated in the Comprehensive Plan's Community Direction
Statement, the Countywide Planning Policies, and the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between
Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend to Support Affordable Housing and Homeless
Housing Programs, dated November 8, 2021; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 35.21.683 of the Revised Code of Washington ("RCW"),
the City may not prohibit indoor emergency shelters and indoor emergency housing in any zones
in which hotels are allowed; and
WHEREAS, per the direction from the City Council, the Planning Commission explored
possible amendments to the City's municipal code to comply with RCW 35.21.683, to streamline
the permitting process for emergency housing and shelter, and to allow more types of emergency
housing and shelter within the City; and
WHEREAS, through RCW 19.27.042, the legislative authorities of cities and counties are
permitted to exempt certain buildings from state building code requirements in order to provide
housing for indigent persons, by adopting an ordinance or resolution to that effect; and
WHEREAS, RCW 19.27.042 further tasks the state building code council to adopt
standards for temporary emergency shelters, and make them available for local adoption, by July
1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 3320 extended time limitations for temporary uses and
interim land use regulations so that a tiny shelter village within the City could continue operating
with temporary use permit extensions for tiny shelter use and habitation; and
WHEREAS, a safe and predictable permitting and inspection process is needed for tiny
shelters to be used as temporary emergency shelters, and delaying action until state building code
council rules become available on July 1, 2026, would significantly impair the community's ability
to provide safe and affordably -constructed emergency shelter; and
WHEREAS, the City building official, in consultation with the Jefferson County building
official and fire marshal, recommends regulations to ensure tiny shelter safety, annual inspections,
and the means to monitor structure longevity, at which point the structures may need to be
transitioned to alternate uses not supporting occupancy; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission met to consider the proposed ordinance on
December 14, 2023, December 28, 2023, and January 18, 2024; and the Planning Commission
held a public hearing on February 7, 2024, to receive comments and testimony concerning the
same; and
WHEREAS, on March 14, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended passage of the
proposed ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Port Townsend do ordain as
follows:
Section 1. Findings of Fact and Conclusions. The recitals above are hereby adopted by
reference as the City's findings as if fully set forth herein, along with the Planning Commission's
Findings and Conclusions, attached hereto as Exhibit R and incorporated herein by reference. The
City of Port Townsend is facing a shortage of housing options, and temporary use tiny shelter
villages and tent encampments require significant infrastructure investment. The City Council
wishes to establish safety and performance standards for facilities providing emergency housing
and/or shelter to people who are unhoused or at imminent risk of losing housing.
Section 2. Amendments.
A. Section 17.08.020 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code is hereby amended to include
additional definitions in substantially the same form as set forth in Exhibit A.
B. Section 17.08.030 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code is hereby amended to include
additional definitions and amended definitions in substantially the same form as set
forth in Exhibit B.
C. Section 17.08.050 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code is hereby amended to include
additional definitions in substantially the same form as set forth in Exhibit C.
D. Section 17.08.060 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code is hereby amended to include
additional definitions and amended definitions in substantially the same form as set
forth in Exhibit D.
E. Title 16 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code is hereby amended to include a new
Chapter 16.06 in substantially the same form as set forth in Exhibit E.
F. Table 17.16.020 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code is hereby amended in
substantially the same form as set forth in Exhibit F.
G. Table 17.18.020 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code is hereby amended in
substantially the same form as set forth in Exhibit G.
H. Table 17.20.020 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code is hereby amended in
substantially the same form as set forth in Exhibit H.
L Table 17.22.020 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code is hereby amended in
substantially the same form as set forth in Exhibit I.
J. Table 17.24.020 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code is hereby amended in
substantially the same form as set forth in Exhibit J.
K. Table 17.31.030 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code is hereby amended in
substantially the same form as set forth in Exhibit K.
L. Table 17.31.070 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code is hereby amended in
substantially the same form as set forth in Exhibit L.
M. Title 17 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code is hereby amended to include a new
Chapter 17.62 in substantially the same form as set forth in Exhibit M.
N. Chapter 17.60 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code is hereby amended in
substantially the same form as set forth in Exhibit N.
O. Section 20.02.040 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code is hereby amended by
amending Tables 1 and 2 in substantially the same form as set forth in Exhibit O.
Section 3. Application to Existing Encampments. Any legally -permitted temporary
encampment already in existence on the effective date of this ordinance may apply for a permanent
use permit pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance.
Section 4. Public Hearing. The City Council held a public hearing on April 1, 2024, to
review the findings and conclusions adopted in this ordinance.
Section 5. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance or its application to any person
or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the ordinance, or the application of the provision
to other persons or circumstances, is not affected.
Section 6. Publication. This ordinance shall be published by an approved summary
consisting of the title.
Section 7. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days after
publication in the manner provided by law.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, at a regular
meeting thereof, held this 15Th day of April 2024.
David J. Faber
Mayor
Attest:
Alyssa Rodrigues
City Clerk
Exhibit A
Section 17.08.020 A through D.
"Communal structure" means a facility for the purposes of cooking, sanitation, and bathing,
intended for shared or common use, that is associated with a permitted facility and is designed
appropriately for the duration of facility use, in accordance with Chapter 16.06 PTMC, and
which meets Jefferson County Department of Health standards.
"Continuum of care facilitv" means a facilitv r)rovidine both indoor and outdoor eme
housing and shelter facilities on a single site. These mixed shelter and emergency housing types
may include, but are not limited to, safe parking, tiny shelters, emergency indoor shelters,
permanent supportive housing, and communal structures, all in a single location. Continuum of
care facilities must be owned or managed by an organization that primarily provides services
for people or families who are currently unhoused or at imminent risk of becoming unhoused.
"Disaster relief shelter" means a facility that provides housing for individuals and
families in the sudden event of a -R �'^�aeweFgeRey a natural disaster or an immediately
hazardous situation as determined by local, state or federal governments. gweFgeRey Shelter-
distr e+s,
Exhibit B
Section 17.08.030 E through H.
"Emergency indoor housing" means an indoor facility on a site
owned or controlled by a sponsor with services supervised by a managing agency, for
individuals or families who are unhoused or at imminent risk of becoming unhoused that is
intended to address the basic health, food, clothing and personal hygiene needs of individuals
or families. limeFgeney hews*ng Emergency indoor housing facilities may require occupants to
enter into a lease or an occupancy agreement.
"Emergency indoor shelter" means an indoor facility on a site owned or controlled by a sponsor
with services supervised by a managing agency, that provides a temporary shelter for
individuals or families who are currently unhoused. Emergency indoor shelters may not require
occupants to enter into a lease or an occupancy agreement. Emergency indoor shelter facilities
may include day -use facilities, warming centers, climate resilience centers, severe weather
centers, and temporary on-site hygiene centers, which do not provide overnight
accommodations.
"Emergency outdoor shelter" or "EOS" means a facility on a site owned or controlled by a
sponsor with services supervised by a managing agency, that provides a temporary shelter for
individuals or families who are currently unhoused. Emergency outdoor shelters may include a
combination of tents and communal structures (e.g., bathroom/shower/kitchen). Emergency
outdoor shelters may not require occupants to enter into a lease or an occupancy agreement.
might ^ ^ ��+;^^� For facilities supporting temporary habitation in vehicles
exclusively, see "Safe parking."
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Exhibit C
Section 17.08.050 N through Q.
"Permanent supportive housing" means subsidized, leased housing with no limit on length of
stay that prioritizes people who need comprehensive support services to retain tenancy and
utilizes admissions practices designed to use lower barriers to entry than would be typical for
other subsidized or unsubsidized rental housing, especially related to rental history, criminal
history, and personal behaviors. Permanent supportive housing is paired with on-site or off-site
voluntary services designed to support a person living with a complex and disabling behavioral
health or physical health condition who was experiencing homelessness or was at imminent risk
of homelessness prior to moving into housing to retain their housing and be a successful tenant
in a housing arrangement, improve the resident's health status, and connect the resident of the
housing with community-based health care, treatment, or employment services. Permanent
supportive housing is subject to all of the rights and responsibilities defined in the Residential
Landlord -Tenant Act, chapter 59.18 RCW.
Exhibit D
Section 17.08.060 R through V.
"Safe parking" means programs that allow people living in vehicles to park in off-street parking
lots. Safe parking in Port Townsend shall be provided by religious organizations, as defined by
and in accordance with RCW 35A.21.360, or on a site owned or controlled by a sponsor with
services supervised by a managing agency.
"Tiny shelter" means a small structure 17.expressly built to shelter people or families who are
unhoused. Tiny shelters are typically 200 square feet or smaller, easily constructed, and easily
moved between different locations. Tiny shelters must be located in a tiny shelter village or an
emergency outdoor shelter managed by a sponsor or managing agency with services. Tiny
shelter facilities may include communal structures, including, but not limited to, bathrooms,
showers, and kitchens, subject to Washington State Labor and Industries and Washington State
Building Code requirements and permitted by the City of Port Townsend as specified in Chapter
17.62 PTMC.
"T^,., peFaFy tent eRea.,.,r. eRt Tiny shelter village" means a housing facility for people who are
unhoused, which is comprised of purpose-built tiny shelters, as approved by the PCD director,
and located on a site permitted by the department of planning and community development.
For the purposes of Chapter 16.06 PTMC, tiny shelters are not dwelling units. Tiny shelter
villages must be located +^.,.,peFaFily siding in tents ^ ^+"^r temp stFuetuFes on a site
owned or controlled by a sponsor with services supervised by a managing agency.
"Transitional housing facility" means structure(s) that provides housing and supportive services
to r)eor)le or families who are unhoused for ur) to two vears and that has as its r)rimary r)urr)ose
facilitating the movement of persons and families who are unhoused into independent living
and permanent housing.
Exhibit E
Chapter 16.06
TINY SHELTER BUILDING STANDARDS
Sections:
16.06.010
Purpose.
16.06.020
Affixing tiny shelter to ground.
16.06.030
Egress.
16.06.040
Ventilation.
16.06.050
Fire protection devices.
16.06.060
Interior finishes.
16.06.070
Exterior lighting.
16.06.080
Electrical.
16.06.090
Multiple sleeping areas.
16.06.100
Identification of units, labeling.
16.06.010 Purpose.
The following construction standards apply to any tiny shelter permitted under PTMC
17.62.040.
16.06.020 Affixing tiny shelter to ground.
Tiny shelters shall be affixed to the ground by approved methods to resist overturning under
ordinary service conditions, including wind events.
16.06.030 Egress.
A. Tiny shelters must have at least one door with a minimum clear width opening of 32 inches.
B. Tiny shelters must be a minimum of 10 feet from other structures or other tiny shelters.
C. Locks or latches on doors and windows that might inhibit an emergency escape from within
the unit are prohibited. A single cylinder deadbolt lock or lever -handled door latch is permitted,
as long as it does not require the use of a tool or key to lock or unlock it from inside the unit.
D. If egress requirements are met by an outswing door, a landing appropriately -sized for the
swing of door is required. All tiny shelters shall be provided with a landing a minimum of 36
inches wide. If needed, the landing shall have a ramp or steps with a handrail as specified in the
International Building Code or International Residential Code.
16.06.040 Ventilation.
A. Each tiny shelter shall contain one operable window that allows for user -controlled
ventilation. The window must meet egress requirements and be located on a separate wall
from the door.
B. Alternatively, an outswing door allowing egress from the tiny shelter may be substituted for
the operable egress window.
16.06.050 Fire protection devices.
A. Tiny shelters must contain a combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector with 10 -year
lithium batteries.
B. Tiny shelters shall contain a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 1-A:10-B:C. The fire
extinguisher may be attached to the tiny shelter's exterior adjacent to the egress door.
16.06.060 Interior finishes.
Interior finishes must have a Class C (Flame spread index of 76-200, smoke developed index of
0-450) rating or better.
16.06.070 Exterior lighting.
Tiny shelters shall be provided with an exterior porch light if dusk -to -dawn exterior lighting is
not provided on the grounds of the tiny shelter village. The exterior porch light must be hard-
wired with outlets.
16.06.080 Electrical.
A. Concealed wiring shall be performed in accordance with the Washington State Electrical
Code and NFPA 70. Electrical work shall be inspected and permitted through the Department
of Labor and Industries.
B. In -wall mounted, surface -mounted or freestanding heaters must meet national standards
such as UL and be provided with an auto -tilt shut-off feature.
16.06.090 Multiple sleeping areas.
Any tiny shelter with more than one sleeping area must be built to International Residential
Code Appendix Q— Tiny Homes standards, or be affixed with a label from Washington State
Labor and Industries.
16.06.100 Identification of units, labeling.
A. All tiny shelters must be permanently affixed with an "Emergency Shelter" label on the door
frame of each unit. Such label shall bear a legible date of original manufacture.
B. There must be clear numbering of all individual units labeled on the exterior of unit.
Exhibit F
Table 17.16.020
Residential Zoning Districts — Permitted, Conditional and Prohibited Uses
Key to table:
P = Permitted outright; P2 = Permitted with a Type II Process; C = Subject to a conditional use
permit; X = Prohibited; N/A = Not applicable
DISTRICT
R-
I
R-
II
R-
III
R-=
IV
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS/NOTES
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USES
Rows 2-4 STET
Continuum of care
facilities
C
C
C
C
Ch. 17.62 PTMC.
gweFgeRey Disaster
relief shelter {6-
P
P
P
P
Saw^ ar, aheve. Disaster relief shelters are not subject to
bulk, dimensional, and density requirements. This provision
recognizes disaster relief agencies' desired use of various
facilities located in various zoning districts during a time of
declared public emergency.
gmeFgeney shelteFs
.12
.12
12
12
This r +t,„ o„,- C.rA6S'6 ,-„6„-,, e ,.f
Emergency indoor
housin
P2
P2
P2
P2
Ch. 17.62 PTMC.
Emergencv indoor
shelter
P2
P2
P2
P2
Ch. 17.62 PTMC.
Emergency outdoor
shelter
C
C
P2
P2
Rows 8-14 STET
Safe parking
P2
P2
P2
P2
Standalone safe parking facilities shall be owned and/or
operated by a religious organization, under a Type I -A
permit. See Ch. 17.62 PTMC.
Tiny shelter villa es
P2
P2
P2
P2
Ch. 17.62 PTMC.
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL USES
Rows 19-31 STET
Permanent
supportive housing
P
P*
P
P
Ch. 17.36 PTMC, Multifamily Residential Development
Standards; and PTMC 17.16.030, Bulk, dimensional and
density requirements. *Regardless of any other code
provision, applications for conditional use permits for
apartment houses in the R -II zone are minor conditional
uses and processed as Type II permits per Ch. 20.01 PTMC.
Transitional housing
P
P*
P
P
Ch. 17.36 PTMC, Multifamily Residential Development
Standards; and PTMC 17.16.030, Bulk, dimensional and
density requirements. *Regardless of any other code
provision, applications for conditional use permits for
apartment houses in the R -II zone are minor conditional
uses and processed as Type II permits per Ch. 20.01 PTMC.
Exhibit G
Table 17.18.020
Mixed Use Zoning Districts — Permitted, Conditional and Prohibited Uses
Key to table:
P = Permitted outright; P2 = Permitted with a Type II process; C = Subject to a conditional use
permit; X = Prohibited; N/A = Not applicable
DISTRICT
(MU)
I(MU)
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS/NOTES
RESIDENTIAL USES (Mixed with other permitted nonresidential uses)
Rows 1-2 STET
Boarding houses (six #ems or
P
P
Same as above.
fewer roomers) and lodging
and rooming houses (seven
or more roomers)
Continuum of care facilities
C
C
PTMC 17.18.030, Bulk, dimensional and density
requirements; Ch. 17.36 PTMC, Multifamily
Residential Development Standards; and Ch.
17.62 PTMC.
Row 4 STET
Disaster relief shelter
P
P
Disaster relief shelters are not subject to bulk,
dimensional, and density requirements. This
provision recognizes disaster relief agencies'
desired use of various facilities located in various
zoning districts during a time of declared public
emergency.
Emergency indoor housing
P2
P2
PTMC 17.18.030, Bulk, dimensional and density
requirements; Ch.17.36 PTMC, Multifamily
Residential Development Standards; and Ch.
17.62 PTMC.
Emergency indoor shelter
P2
P2
PTMC 17.18.030, Bulk, dimensional and density
requirements; Ch. 17.36 PTMC, Multifamily
Residential Development Standards; and Ch.
17.62 PTMC.
Emergencv outdoor shelter
P2
P2
PTMC 17.1.030, Bulk, dimensional and density
requirements; Ch. 17.36 PTMC, Multifamily
Residential Development Standards; and Ch.
17.62 PTMC.
Rows 6-9 STET
Safe parking
P
P
Standalone safe parking facilities may be owned
or operated by religious organizations. See Ch.
17.62 PTMC.
Tiny shelter villages
P2
P2
PTMC 17.18.030, Bulk, dimensional and density
requirements; Ch. 17.36 PTMC, Multifamily
Residential Development Standards; and Ch.
17.62 PTMC.
Row 10 STET
Permanent supportive
housing
P
P
PTMC 17.18.030, Bulk, dimensional and density
requirements; and Ch. 17.36 PTMC, Multifamily
Residential Development Standards.
Transitional housing facilities
P
P
PTMC 17.18.030, Bulk, dimensional and density
requirements; and Ch. 17.36 PTMC, Multifamily
Residential Development Standards.
Rows 12-78 STET
Exhibit H
Table 17.20.020
Commercial Zoning Districts — Permitted, Conditional and Prohibited Uses
Key to table:
P = Permitted outright; P2 = Permitted with a Type II process; C = Subject to a conditional use
permit; H = Subject to conditional use requirements for historic structures; X = Prohibited;
N/A = Not applicable
DISTRICT
C -I
C -II
C-II(H)
C -III
I APPLICABLE REGULATIONS/NOTES
Rows 1-46 STET
RESIDENTIAL USES
Rows 48-50 STET
Continuum of care
facilities
X
C
X
C
PTMC 17.20.030 Bulk dimensional
and densitV requirements; and PTMC
17.62.050 Approval criteria.
Disaster relief shelters
P
P
P
P
Disaster relief shelters are not suWect
to bulk dimensional and densit
requirements. This provision
recognizes disaster relief agencies'
desired use of various facilities located
in the various zoning districts during a
time of declared public emer enc .
Emergency indoor housing
X
P2
C
P2
PTMC 17.20.030 Bulk dimensional
and densitV requirements; and PTMC
17.62.050 Approval criteria.
Emergencv indoor shelter
X
P2
C
I.P2
PTMC 17.62.050 Approval criteria.
Emergency outdoor shelter
X
C
X
C
PTMC 17.62.050 Approval criteria.
X
C
,
Rows 52-56 STET
Permanent supportive
housing
X
P
P
P
PTMC 17.20.030 Bulk dimensional
and densitV requirements. Multifamily
housing requires design review.
Safe parking
X
P
XP
Standalone safe parkingfacilities ma
be owned oroperated b religious
organizations. See PTMC 17.62.
Tin shelter villages
X
P
X
P
PTMC 17.20.030 Bulk dimensional
and densitV requirements; and PTMC
17.62.050 Approval criteria. The PCD
director maV authorize a waiver of the
basic permit fee.
Transitional housing
X
P
X
P
PTMC 17.20.030 Bulk dimensional
and densitV requirements. Multifamily
Ihousing requires design review.
Rows 55-145 STET
Exhibit I
Table 17.22.020
Marine -Related and Manufacturing Districts —
Permitted, Conditional and Prohibited Uses
Key to table:
P = Permitted outright; P2 = Permitted with a Type II process; M = Permitted if marine
related; C = Subject to a conditional use permit; X = Prohibited; N/A = Not applicable
DISTRICT
M/C
M-
I
M-
II(A)
M-
II(B)
M-
III
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS/NOTES
Rows 1-55 STET
RESIDENTIAL USES
Continuum of care
facilities
C
C
C
C
C
Disaster relief shelter
P
P
P
P
P
Disaster relief shelters are not sub'ect to bulk
dimensional and densitV requirements. This
provision recognizes disaster relief agencies'
desired use of various facilities located in the
various zoning districts during a time of
declared Public emergency.
Emergency indoor
housing
C
C
C
C
C
PTMC 17.62.050 Approval criteria.
Emergency indoor
shelter
C
C
C
C
C
PTMC 17.62.050 Approval criteria.
EmergencV outdoor
shelter
X
X
X
X
X
Row 57 STET
Safe parkiM
X
X
X
X
X
Tiny shelter villa es
C
C
C
C
C
PTMC 17.62.050 Approval criteria.
Rows 58-87 STET
Exhibit J
Table 17.24.020
Public, Park and Open Space Zoning Districts —
Permitted, Conditional and Prohibited Uses
Key to table:
P = Permitted outright; P2 = Permitted with a Type II process; C = Subject to a conditional use
permit; X = Prohibited; N/A = Not applicable
DISTRICT
I P/OS
P/OS(B)
I P -I
I APPLICABLE REGULATIONS/NOTES
Rows 1-32 STET
OTHER USES
Rows 34-36 STET
limeFgeney Disaster
P �
P 6
P
E.,.,eFgeney SheIt^,.S a ^ t,^^-, a
relief shelters
e R
aFeas zened P�QS pt PeFt ` eFdd^^ State Park
^+�
a h,- C-enfe.ren^„ rente F, .,heFe they sha11 be ,a
MlArdpp
PeFm*tted , all . Disaster relief shelters
are not subject to bulk, dimensional, and density
requirements. This provision ael(Rew ledg^s the
�T recognizes disaster relief agencies
desired use of various facilities a F^,.t `^'^ ^^ ;^
located in the various zoning districts during a
time of declared public emergency.
Rows 38-49 STET
Exhibit K
Table 17.31.030
Commercial Zoning District — Permitted, Conditional and Prohibited Uses
Key to table:
P = Permitted outright; P2 = Permitted with a Type II process; C = Subject to a conditional use
permit; X = Prohibited; N/A = Not applicable
Use TypeI
�-
Specific Use Standards
Residential
Rows 2-12 STET
Continuum of Care C
—
Refer to PTMC 17.62.050, Approval criteria.
Fad
Disaster Relief
P
Disaster relief shelters are not subject to bulk, dimensional, and density
Shelter
requirements. This provision recognizes disaster relief agencies' desired
use of various facilities located in the various zoning districts during a
time of declared public emergency.
Emergency Indoor
P2
Refer to Ch. 17.62 PTMC.
Shelter
Emergency Indoor
P2
Refer to Ch. 17.62 PTMC.
Housing Facility
Emergency
P2
Refer to Ch. 17.62 PTMC.
Outdoor Shelter
Safe ParkiDE
P
Refer to Ch. 17.62 PTMC.
Tiny Shelter
P2
—
Refer to Ch. 17.62 PTMC.
Vil I a g
Nursing Homes
P
Tiny House on
C
Chapter 17.58 PTMC
Wheels
Communities
Rows 17-96 STET
Exhibit L
Table 17.31.070
Manufacturing District — Permitted, Conditional and Prohibited Uses
Key to table:
P = Permitted outright; P2 = Permitted with a Type II process; C = Subject to a conditional use
permit; X = Prohibited; N/A - Not applicable
Use Type
M/C
Specific Use Standards
Residential
Rows 2-11 STET
Continuum of
C
Refer to PTMC 17.62.050, Approval criteria.
Care Facility
Disaster Relief
P
Disaster relief shelters are not subject to bulk, dimensional, and density
Shelter
requirements. This provision recognizes disaster relief agencies'
desired use
of various facilities located in the various zoning districts during
a time of
declared public emergency.
Emergency
P2
Refer to PTMC 17.62.050, Approval criteria.
Indoor Shelter
Emergency
P2
Same as above.
Indoor HousL&
Emergency
P2
Same as above.
Outdoor Shelter
Permanent
P
Refer to PTMC 17.31.150, Bulk, dimensional and lot standards by
building
Supportive
type, for regulations pertaining to applicable residential building
types.
Housing
Safe Parking
P
Refer to PTMC 17.62.050, Approval criteria.
Tiny Shelter
P2
—
Same as above.
Vilma
Transitional
P
Refer to PTMC 17.31.150, Bulk, dimensional and lot standards by
building
Housing
type, for regulations pertaining to applicable residential building
types.
ROWS 13-71 STET
Exhibit M
Chapter 17.62
SHELTER AND EMERGENCY HOUSING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Sections:
17.62.010
Purpose.
17.62.020
Scope.
17.62.030
Application and submittal contents.
17.62.040
Permit review process Table.
17.62.050
Approval criteria.
17.62.060
Time limitations.
17.62.070
Modification.
17.62.080
Assurance device.
17.62.090
Permit suspension or revocation.
17.62.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to allow, and to establish a review process for the siting and use
of, shelters and emergency housing facilities for individuals and families who are unhoused or
at imminent risk of becoming unhoused within Port Townsend. This includes continuum of care
facilities, disaster relief shelters, emergency indoor shelters, emergency indoor housing
facilities, emergency outdoor shelters, safe parking, and tiny shelter villages. These regulations
are intended to protect public health and safety by requiring the safe operation of shelters and
housing facilities, benefiting residents and the broader community.
17.62.020 Scope.
A. Applicability. Shelters and emergency housing facilities are permitted pursuant to the
r)rovisions of this section based on the underlvine zonine and local. state. and federal
law.
B. Religious Organizations. In accordance with RCW 35A.21.360, religious organizations
may host homeless people on property owned or controlled by the religious
organization. This includes safe parking, which is otherwise not permitted as a stand-
alone use in Port Townsend. If applicable pursuant to RCW 35A.21.360(5), religious
organizations shall utilize the homeless client management information system
established in RCW 43.185C.180.
C. Permitted Zones and Permit Review Types. Applications for shelter facilities shall be
processed as described in PTMC 17.62.040, according to the procedures for a Type I,
Type I -A, Type II, or Type III land use decision established in Chapter 20.01 PTMC, Land
Development Administrative Procedures.
17.62.030 Application and submittal contents.
The property owner and managing agency (collectively "the applicant") shall sign and submit all
of the following:
A. Application provided by the department of planning and community development for
one of the following permit types as described by PTMC 17.62.040:
1. Tvpe I Disaster Relief Shelter:
2. Type I -A Safe Parking Hosted by a Religious Organization;
3. Type 11 Emergency Housing or Shelter Facility as described in 17.62.040; or
4. Type III Emergency Housing or Shelter Facility as described in 17.62.040 and all
continuum of care facilities.
B. A site plan of the property, drawn to scale, showing existing natural features and critical
areas, existing and proposed utility improvements, existing rights-of-way and
improvements, the parking proposed on the property, as well as off-site parking, and
existing and proposed structures or other improvements. For proiects proposing new
construction or clearing and grading, the site plan shall also include existing and
proposed grades, stormwater and erosion control, landscaping, and perimeter screening
for the proposed facility;
C. A vicinity map, showing the location of the site in relation to nearby streets and
properties;
D. A written summary of the proposal, responding to the applicable standards and
requirements of PTMC 17.62.050 and PTMC 20.01.100;
E. Address and parcel number of the subject property;
F. Photographs of the site;
G. A list of other permits that are or may be required for development of the property by
the county or by another government agency with iurisdiction over the development;
H. Applicable permit fees;
I. A list of any development standards under Title 17 PTMC that the applicant seeks to
modify;
J. A statement of qualifications of the applicant meeting the requirements of PTMC
17.62.050.13.1;
K. The applicant's draft policies and plans as described by PTMC 17.62.050.13.3 and PTMC
17.62.050.13.4;
L. Proiect statistics, including proposed site area, building coverage, number and location
of tents and temporary structures, expected and maximum number of residents, and
duration of the facility.
M. Documentation that the applicant has informed the Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG
lead agency of their intent to develop. The documentation shall include whether or not
Homeless Management Information System participation will be required and that a
data requested by the CHG lead agency has been provided, such as a description of
services provided and the number of housing units or shelter beds intended to be
developed.
17.62.040 Permit review process Table.
Permit Review Process Zone
Disaster Relief Shelter
Type I Permit Review Process. Disaster relief shelter applications shall be
All
Zones
reviewed under a Type I permit and are allowed in all zones. Applications
for disaster relief shelters shall be processed according to the procedures
for Type I land use decisions established in Chapter 20.01 PTMC, Land
Development Administrative Procedures.
Safe Parking
Type I-A Permit Review Process. Applications for standalone safe parking
R-1
facilities owned or operated by religious organizations shall be reviewed
R-11
under a Type 1-A permit and be processed according to the procedures for
R-111
Type I-A land use decisions established in Chapter 20.01 PTMC, Land
Development Administrative Procedures.
R-IV
C-1 MU
C-11 MU
C-11
C-III
C-11 S
MCS
Emergency Indoor Housing
Type 11 Permit Review Process. Applications for emergency indoor housing
R-1
in the specified zones shall be reviewed under a Type 11 permit and
processed according to the procedures for Type 11 land use decisions
established in Chapter 20.01 PTMC, Land Development Administrative
R-11
R-111
R-IV
Procedures.
C-1 MU
C-11 MU
C-11
C-111
C-11 S
MCS
Type III Maior Conditional Use Permit Review Process. Applications for
C-II H
emergency indoor housing in the specified zones shall be reviewed under a
MLC
Type-III Maior Conditional Use process. Applications for these uses shall be
M-1
processed according to the procedures for Type III land use decisions
established in Chapter 20.01 PTMC, Land Development Administrative
M-II A
Procedures.
M-II B
M-111
Emergency Indoor Shelters
Type 11 Permit Review Process. Applications for emergency indoor shelters
R-1
in the specified zones shall be reviewed under a Type 11 and be processed
R-11
according to the procedures for Type II land use decisions established in
R-III
Chapter 20.01 PTMC, Land Development Administrative Procedures.
R-IV
C-1 MU
C-11 MU
C-11
C-111
C-11 S
MCS
Type III Major Conditional Use Permit Review Process. Applications for
C-II H
emergency indoor shelters in the specified zones shall be reviewed under a
MLC
Type-III Major Conditional Use process. Applications for these uses shall be
M-1
processed according to the procedures for Type III land use decisions
M -II A
established in Chapter 20.01 PTMC, Land Development Administrative
M-11 B
Procedures.
M-111
Emergency Outdoor Shelters
Type 11 Permit Review Process. Applications for emergency outdoor
shelters in the specified zones shall be reviewed under a Type 11 and be
R-111
R-IV
processed according to the procedures for Type 11 land use decisions
established in Chapter 20.01 PTMC, Land Development Administrative
C-1 MU
C -II MU
Procedures.
C-II us
MCS
Type III Malor Conditional Use Permit Review Process. Applications for
R-1
emergency outdoor shelters in the specified zones shall be reviewed under
R-11
a Type-III Malor Conditional Use process. Applications for these uses shall
C-11
be processed according to the procedures for Type III land use decisions
C-111
established in Chapter 20.01 PTMC, Land Development Administrative
Procedures.
Tiny Shelter Villages
Type 11 Permit Review Process. Applications for tiny shelter villages in the
R-1
specified zones shall be reviewed under a Type 11 and be processed
according to the procedures for Type 11 land use decisions established in
R-11
R-111
Chapter 20.01 PTMC, Land Development Administrative Procedures.
R-IV
C-1 MU
C-11 MU
C-11
C-111
C-11 S
MCS
Type III Malor Conditional Use Permit Review Process. Applications for tiny
M C
shelter villages in the specified zones shall be reviewed under a Type-III
M-1
Major Conditional Use process. Applications for these uses shall be
processed according to the procedures for Type III land use decisions
M-11 A
M-11 B
established in Chapter 20.01 PTMC, Land Development Administrative I M -III
Type III Maior Conditional Use Permit Review Process. Applications for R-1
continuum of care facilities shall be reviewed under a Type -III Maior R-11
Conditional Use process. Applications for emergency indoor shelters, R-111
emergency indoor housing, emergency outdoor shelters, and tiny shelter R -IV
villages shall also be reviewed as a Type III Maior Conditional Use if the C-1 MU
Proposed facility is located in the M/C, M-1, M-II(A), M-II(B), or M -III zones. C-11 MU
Applications for these uses shall be processed according to the procedures C-11
for Type III land use decisions established in Chapter 20.01 PTMC, Land C -III
Development Administrative Procedures. M/C
WeliG11
17.62.050 Approval criteria.
A. The following operational requirements apply to all emergency housing and shelters
offering overnight services or beds, unless exempt under state law.
1. No children under the age of 18 are allowed to stay overnight in a shelter unless
accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. If a child under the age of 18 without
a parent or legal guardian present attempts to stay at the shelter, the managing
agency shall immediately contact the Department of Social and Health Services,
Child Protective Services, for placement in an alternative shelter.
2. The managing agency shall ensure compliance with all state and local public
health regulations during operation of the shelter. As a condition of approval of
the shelter, the managing agency shall allow reasonable access and permit
inspections by state and local agencies and/or departments to ensure such
compliance and shall implement all directives resulting therefrom within the
specified time period. The managing agency must document ongoing compliance
with public health requirements, including but not limited to the following:
a. potable water, which must be available at all times at the site;
b. portable or permanent toilets, which shall be set back from all propert
lines as determined by the PCD director and serviced as often as
necessary to ensure sanitary conditions;
C. hand -washing stations by all toilets and food preparation areas;
d. food handling and storage facilities meeting all public health
requirements (including those in Chapter 246-215 WAC), including but
not limited to proper temperature control for food storage and an
educational program for shelter residents; and
e. refuse receptacles capable of providing capacity to keep the facility clean
without excess garbage accumulating outside of receptacles.
f. At continuum of care facilities and tiny shelter villages, the on-site
services described above in subsections a. through e. shall be limited to
the residents only and not available for drop in use by non-residents.
3. The managing agency shall immediately contact the Port Townsend Police
Department's Office if any individual is refected or elected from the facility under
any of the following circumstances:
a. there is an active warrant on the individual;
b. there is a match on a sex offender check; or
C. in the judgment of the on -duty point of contact or on -duty security staff,
the person refected or elected presents a potential threat to the
community;
4. If not already required by state or federal funding provisions, the managing
agency shall cooperate and collaborate with other providers of shelters and
services for people who are unhoused within Port Townsend and Jefferson
County, particularly with respect to provision of services and availability of
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5. Emergency locator address. After permit approval, the managing agency shall
apply to the department for an emergency locator address for purposes of
emergency response. The facility address shall also be recognized with the
United States Postal System for mail delivery.
6. Buildings and construction compliance. The managing agency shall ensure that
facilities including tiny shelters or other purpose-built structures are at all times
in compliance with the requirements of Title 16 PTMC with respect to building
and fire code requirements. As a condition of approval, the managing agency
shall allow building and fire code officials reasonable access to outdoor and
shared spaces for inspection purposes.
Table 17.62.050.A.6 Applicable Building and Construction Codes for Emergency
Housing and Shelter Facilities
Type of Structure
Applicable Code Section for Building and
Construction Compliance
Structures within
Continuum of Care
Facilities
Subject to fire life safety review as provided
for in Title 16 PTMC
Disaster Relief Shelters
Subject to fire life safety review
Emergency Indoor
Housing
Subject to adopted codes per PTMC 16.04.020
Adoption of codes by reference.
Emergency Indoor Shelter
Subiect to adopted codes per PTMC 16.04.020
Adoption of codes by reference.
Emergency Outdoor
Subiect to fire life safety review
Shelter
Tiny Shelters
Subiect to PTMC 16.06 and fire life safety
review
Communal Structures
Subiect to PTMC 16.06 and fire life safety
within Tiny Shelter
review
Villages and Emergency
Outdoor Shelters
Safe Parking Facilities
Communal structures and vehicle spacing are
subiect to fire life safety review.
7. Upon vacation of a shelter. all temporary structures and debris shall be removed
from the host site within one calendar week, unless otherwise permitted by the
PCD director. The site shall be restored, as near as possible, to the original
condition, as identified in the site photos submitted with the application. Where
deemed necessary by the director, the managing agency shall re -plant areas in
which vegetation has been removed or destroyed. This requirement may be
waived if the director approves the site be redesigned for a different use.
B. Standards for all new facilities, excluding standalone safe parking. The following site
requirements shall apply to all continuum of care facilities, emergency indoor shelters,
emergency indoor housing facilities, emergency outdoor shelters, and tiny shelter
villages, unless exempt under state law. Each approved standard shall be included as a
condition of approval.
1. Managing Agency Qualifications. Any organization that applies for a permit for a
shelter, emergency housing facility, or safe parking as part of a continuum of
care facility shall include sufficient information in its application materials to
demonstrate, to the director's reasonable satisfaction, that the organization
possesses two or more of the following qualifications, either directly, or
indirectly through one or more of the organization's directors, officers, or
managers with direct supervision over the proposed facili
a. Experience providing similar services to unhoused individuals;
b. A certification, or comparable academic credentials, in an applicable
human service field;
c. Applicable work or volunteer experience in a related program with
unhoused populations;
d. Lived experience with similar services.
Should the organization not meet at least two of the above qualifications,
the PCD director may require additional prescriptive measures to ensure
that the facility is operated in conformance with local, state, and federal
requirements, and to minimize risk to both facility residents and neighbors.
2. Capacity. Each shelter will be limited in its service capacity to the number of
people that the site can accommodate, as determined by the building official
pursuant to applicable building and fire codes.
3. Policies and Plans for Emergency Indoor Housing and Emergency Indoor Shelters.
No indoor emergency housing or indoor shelter shall be permitted without
approved standard operating procedure plans that address the following:
a. Operations Plan addressing:
I. Site management;
11. site maintenance;
III. provision of human and social services;
IV. roles and responsibilities of key staff;
V. policies for entry to site by residents and visitors; and
VI. policies for denial of services in accordance with PTMC
17.62.050.B.3.b.11 and 17.62.050.B.3.d.X11.
b. Safety and Security Plan that incorporates feedback from local law
enforcement services, and describes measures that the site manager will
employ to promote the safety of facility occupants and surrounding
residents and businesses, including, but not limited to:
1. Evacuation or shelter in place procedures in the event of an
emergency, such as a fire, active shooter, natural disaster or other
emergency;
criteria for reiection or removal of an individual seekine access to
the facility;
III. a plan to address disruptive behavior in the facility and on the
Property that infringes on the safety of occupants or employees
of the use, and a description of the consequences for engaging in
disruptive behavior;
IV. a plan for managing unpermitted access to the facility and
property;
V. a plan to address behavior that is inconsistent with the facility's
code of conduct and Port Townsend Municipal code; and
VI. a plan for coordination and communication between the
managing agency and law enforcement agencies to ensure timely
information sharing between agencies.
c. "Good Neighbor" Policy that sets out a plan for engagement through the
life of the facility with the community and a process for addressing
grievances of facilitv residents. concerned neighbors. and citizens of the
broader community, and which will:
I. Be developed through documented outreach to the adiacent
neighbors; and
II. include a designated point of contact and their contact
information available for the residents and neighbors.
d. Proposed Code of Conduct. The proposed code of conduct shall be
further developed and adopted by the residents of the facility. Updates
to the code of conduct shall be reported to the City during annual
inspections or more frequently if indicated by neighborhood
engagement. A "code of conduct" is an agreement on rules of behavior
between facility occupants and the managing agency. The code of
conduct is intended to protect the health, safety and welfare of the
residents and employees of the shelter facility, and surrounding residents
and businesses. The code of conduct must include, at a minimum,
provisions committing occupants to the following:
I. respecting the rights of property owners to restrict access to areas
of their property that are not open to the public or to facility
residents;
II. maintaining appropriate public health standards on the site by
preventing the accumulation of garbage and other health hazards
or nuisances;
III. respecting state law restrictions on smoking and agreeing to use
designated smoking areas where provided;
IV. maintaining reasonable noise levels in compliance with the public
disturbance noise prohibitions;
V. prohibiting threatening, illegal, and unsafe behavior, per local, state
and federal law;
VI. storing all items the managing organization deems as weapons in a
safe location;
VII. prohibitine anv of the followine fire hazards in anv tent or tin
structure: open flames including candles, incense, fuel gas
appliances or other equipment, convection or toaster ovens, or hot
plates;
a. microwaves are allowable; however, cooking activities,
outside the use of a microwave, must only be allowed in
an officially designated cooking area:
VIII. storing materials or obiects outside in such a manner to prevent
creating a public nuisance or fire risk;
IX. how to appropriately care for dogs and other pets on site, if pets
are allowed, to prevent animal control nuisances, including
disposing of animal waste and preventing noise complaints;
X. respecting all rules required by the managing agency as a condition
of entry to the site;
XI. complying with terms of any "good neighbor" policy provisions that
apply to occupants of the tiny shelter village;
XII. resident rights statement and grievance procedures, including the
right to a copy of the code of conduct and a copy of dispute
resolution rules for each resident; and
XIII. a visitors policy detailing when the facility is open to residents'
guests, what areas of the facility are available for visitors, check-in
procedures for visitors, and steps taken to ensure all visitors comply
with the code of conduct.
e. Any other policies necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of facility
residents, staff, neighbors, and the broader community.
4. Policies and Plans for Outdoor Emergency Housing and Shelters, Excluding
Standalone Safe Parking. No outdoor emergency housing or shelter shall be
permitted without the approved standard operating procedures listed in PTMC
17.62.050.13.3 and the following additional procedures:
a. Operations Plan
I. a statement of actions that the applicant will take to obtain
verifiable identification from all facility residents, for the purpo!
of obtaining sex offender and warrant checks from appropriate
agencies;
b. Safety and Security Plan, which incorporates the requirements of PTMC
17.62.050.B.3.b and:
I. the managing agency shall take reasonable and legally permissible
steps to obtain verifiable identification information from current
and prospective residents, including full name and date of birth,
and initiate background checks with the appropriate agencies. The
managing agency shall keep a current log of names and dates of
all people who stay overnight in the facility. This log shall be
available upon request to law enforcement agencies and
prospective residents shall be so advised by the managing agency;
perimeter fencing or screening to limit access to the site for safetv
and security reasons, without obstructing sight at the street,
street intersections, or curbs. Screening material may include
fencing, landscaping or other site-specific methods approved by
the PCD director;
III. implementation of registered sex offender background checks and
compliance with applicable registration and notification
requirements;
IV. a plan for managing onsite security;
V. the provision of a live-in, on-site manager representing the
managing agency;
VI. the provision of a phone number and point of contact at the site
of the proposed shelter for the community to report concerns;
VII. a plan for addressing reported concerns and documenting
resolution, and making this information publicly available with
appropriate measures to protect the privacy of those
involved; and
VIII. identification of performance metrics that will be used to
track compliance with the safety and security plan.
c. Transportation plan, addressing transit proximity, vehicle circulation, and
pedestrian and bicycle ingress and egress to the facility.
C. Standards for Standalone Safe Parking. No standalone safe parking facility shall be
permitted within the city except in accordance with the following provisions, unless
exempt understate law.
1. Organizer Qualifications. Any religious organization that applies for a permit to
operate a safe parking facility shall include sufficient information in its
application materials to demonstrate, to the director's reasonable satisfaction,
that the organization possesses two or more of the following qualifications,
either directly, or indirectly through one or more of the organization's directors
officers, or managers with direct supervision over the proposed facility:
a. Experience providing similar services to unhoused individuals;
b. A certification, or comparable academic credentials, in an applicable
human service field;
c. Applicable work or volunteer experience in a related program with
unhoused populations;
d. Lived experience with similar services.
Should the relitzious oreanization not meet at least two of the above
qualifications, the PCD director may require additional prescriptive
measures to ensure that the facility is operated in conformance with local,
state, and federal requirements, and to minimize risk to both facility
residents and neighbors.
Capacity. Each standalone safe parking facility will be limited in its service
capacity to the number of people that the site can accommodate, as determined
by the PCD director pursuant to applicable building and fire codes; provided,
further, that the organization must also maintain the minimum number of
available parkine spaces for anv existine uses on the property. in accordance
with PTMC 17.72.080.
3. Policies and Plans for Standalone Safe Parking. No standalone safe parking
facility shall be permitted without approved standard operating procedure plans
that address the following:
a. Operations Plan addressing:
I. Site management;
11. site maintenance;
III. provision of human and social services;
IV. roles and responsibilities of key staff;
V. policies for entry to site by residents and visitors; and
VI. policies for denial of services in accordance with
17.62.050.C.3.b.111 and 17.62.050.C.3.b.IV.
b. Safety and Security Plan, which incorporates feedback from local law
enforcement services, and describes measures that the site manager will
employ to promote the safety of facility occupants and surrounding
residents and businesses, including, but not limited to, all of the
following:
I. Perimeter fencing or screening to limit access to the site for safety
and security reasons, without obstructing sight at the street, street
intersections, or curbs. Screening material may include fencing,
landscaping or other site-specific methods approved by the PCD
director;
11. evacuation or shelter in place procedures in the event of an
emergency, such as a fire, active shooter, natural disaster or other
emergency;
III. criteria for resection or removal of an individual seeking access to the
facility;
IV. how the criteria for resection or removal shall be shared with all
residents and visitors;
V. a plan to address disruptive behavior in the facility and on the
Property that infringes on the safety of the occupants of the facility,
or the safety of the members of the religious organization or the
organization's employees or volunteers, and a description of the
consequences for engaging in disruptive behavior;
VI. a plan to address behavior that is inconsistent with the facility's code
of conduct and Port Townsend Municipal Code:
VII. a plan for coordination and communication between the religious
organization and law enforcement agencies to encourage the timely
sharing of information;
VIII. implementation of registered sex offender background checks and
compliance with applicable registration and notification
requirements, to the extent permitted by RCW 35A.21.360(4);
IX. a plan for managing onsite security concerns;
X. the provision of a phone number and point of contact at the site of
the proposed safe parking facility for the community to report
concerns;
XI. a plan for addressing reported concerns and documenting resolution
and making this information publicly available, with appropriate
measures to protect the privacy of those involved; and
XII. identification of performance metrics that will be used to track
compliance with the safety and security plan.
c. "Good Neighbor" Policy that sets out a plan for continuous engagement
through the life of the facility with the community and a process for
addressing grievances of facility residents, concerned neighbors, and
citizens of the broader community, and which will:
I. Be developed through documented outreach to the
adjacent property owners and neighboring residents;
II. include a designated point of contact and contact information for
the residents and neighbors; and
III. be presented to the City Council in a public session that includes
the opportunity for public comment.
d. Transportation plan. addressing transit proximity. vehicle circulation. and
pedestrian and bicycle ingress and egress to the facility.
e. Any other policies necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of facility
residents, staff, neighbors, and the broader community, consistent with
state law.
D. Standards for All Continuum of Care Facilities.
1. No continuum of care facility shall be permitted within the city unless it meets all
approval criteria listed in PTMC 17.62.050.A, operational requirements for
emergency housing and overnight shelters, and PTMC 17.84.050, conditional use
permit approval criteria.
E. Siting criteria. Siting criteria for emergency housing and shelter facilities, unless exempt
under state law:
1. All proposed structures for emergency indoor housing and emergency indoor
shelters shall be located in accordance with the setback reauirements for the
underlying zoning, as set forth in PTMC Table 17.16.030, Table 17.18.030, Table
17.20.030, Table 17.22.030, Table 17.24.030, Table 17.31.50, or Table 17.31.80;
2. all proposed structures for tiny shelter villages, emergency outdoor shelters, and
safe parking facilities shall be located a minimum setback of 15 feet away from
the property line of abutting properties. Applicants may request setback
reductions if the property boundary is marked with a fence that is at least 6 feet
tall and in compliance with Chapter 17.68 PTMC. The PCD director may also
grant setback reductions if changes in elevation, intervening buildings, or other
Physical characteristics of the site provide adequate separation between the
facility and adioining uses;
3. all facilities shall be located within one-half mile walking distance to public
transit, with the exception of facilities hosted by a religious organization on real
roperty it owns or controls. or disaster relief shelters. If the proposed site is not
within the stated proximity, the applicant may meet this requirement by
providing a plan demonstrating how the applicant will provide access to public
services to occupants of the proposed facility;
4. sites within a critical area or its buffer shall be subject to Chapter 19.05 PTMC;
5. emergency housing and shelter facilities shall comply with all applicable
development standards of Titles 16 and 17 PTMC;
6. emergency housing and shelter facilities shall not be sited in a manner which
displaces on-site parking on the host property necessary for another on-site
principal use, unless sufficient required off-site parking remains available for the
host's principal use, or unless a shared parking agreement is executed with
adjacent properties;
7. emergency housing and shelter facilities shall contain exterior lighting that is
directed downward so that Blare is contained within the premises:
8. emergency housing and shelter facilities shall be sized in accordance with site
conditions and other factors; provided, however, that the building official shall
determine the maximum number of persons who may reside at a facility.
17.62.060 Time limitations.
A. Frequency and duration of facility use.
1. Emergency housing and shelter facilities maybe approved without a specified
end date and may continue to operate so long as, in the judgement of the PCD
director, the facility:
a. is insubstantial conformance with the project as approved;
b. complies with all conditions of approval;
C. passes all health and safety inspections;
d. has not chaneed the site sienificantly:
e. is not experiencing changed circumstances associated with the use; and
f. has passed annual inspections by the fire code official per International
Fire Code Section 104, including all temporary structures, tents, RVs, tiny
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shelters, and common use structures.
Shelters and facilities that do not meet the criteria described above in
subsections a. through f. of this section may apply for a Type III variance
reviewed by the hearing examiner as provided in PTMC 20.01.040. If the
facility is closed or the use is discontinued for one year, the site shall be
vacated and restored to its pre -facility condition unless the site is
redesigned for other use as agreed upon by the PCD director.
2. Additional duration requirements for tiny shelter villages. Tiny shelter village
facilities may be approved without a specified end date and may continue to
operate so long as, in the judgement of the PCD director as supported by annual
inspections, the following criteria are met:
a. The individual tiny shelters proposed for siting within a village were
manufactured not more than five years prior to the date of physical
placement at the site, as evidenced by the permanent label required by
PTMC 16.06.100; or
b. Tiny shelters that are in excess of five years of age must pass inspection
by the Fire Code and Building Official prior to placement within a site, or
relocation to another site, or before they may continue to be used or
occupied at their original site, as determined using the date of
manufacture. The Building Official shall determine and provide, in
writing, conditions for retirement of the tiny shelter or allowances for
continued use;
c. Tiny shelter villages that do not meet all of the above requirements may
apply for a Type III variance reviewed by the hearing examiner as
rovided in PTMC 20.01.040. If the tinv shelter villaee is closed or the use
is discontinued for a year, the site shall be vacated and restored to its
Pre -facility condition unless the site is redesigned for other use as agreed
upon by the PCD director.
17.62.070 Modification.
The applicant and/or the City may initiate a modification to an approved emergency housing or
shelter permit. A modification will be processed as a Type II land use decision pursuant to
Chapter 20.01 PTMC, Land Development Administrative Procedures. Through the modification
procedure, the City shall review requested modifications and may delete, modify or impose
additional conditions upon finding that the use for which the approval was granted has been
intensified, changed or modified by the property owner or by person(s) who control the
property without approval so as to significantly impact surrounding land uses.
17.62.080 Assurance device.
A. Liability Insurance. Except for religious organizations, the applicant shall procure and
maintain in full force, through the duration of the life of the facility, comprehensive
general liability insurance with a minimum coverage of one million dollars ($1,000,000)
per occurrence/aggregate for personal iniury and property damage.
17.62.090 Permit suspension or revocation.
If a sponsor and/or managing agency fails to comply with the regulations of Titles 15 or 16
PTMC, or Chapter 17.62 PTMC, or the conditions of approval, the PCD director or their designee
shall work with the applicant to achieve voluntary compliance. If voluntary compliance cannot
be achieved, the director may close the shelter until the sponsor and/or managing agency
comes into compliance with this code and the conditions of approval.
The city may suspend or revoke an approved emergency housing or shelter permit pursuant to
Chapter 1.20 PTMC only upon finding that:
A. The use for which the approval was granted has been abandoned for a period of at least
one year; or
B. Approval of the permit was obtained by misrepresentation of material fact; or
C. The permit is being exercised contrary to the terms of approval; or
D. The PCD director or their designee worked with the applicant to reach voluntary
compliance. and voluntary compliance cannot be achieved.
Exhibit N
Chapter 17.60
TEMPORARY USES
Sections:
17.60.010 Purpose.
17.60.020 Permit required.
17.60.030 Application process.
17.60.040 Exemptions.
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17,6^�sepaAUFes,
17.60.050 Approval criteria.
17.60.055 Event and temporary use permits - Chief of police authority.
17.60.060 Time limitation.
17.60.070 Limitation on activity.
17.60.080 Required conditions.
17.60.090 Abatement.
17.60.100 Assurance device.
17.60.010 Purpose.
To provide an administrative approval process whereby the city may permit uses to locate
within the city on an interim basis without requiring full compliance with the development
standards for the applicable zoning district, or by which the city may allow seasonal or transient
uses not otherwise permitted. Under this chapter, the city may impose conditions on a
temporary use permit to protect the public health, safety and welfare. G -R -..,stmt ,.4-h oP-A4
defined- in ChapteF 1 ;z n4 PTnnr
17.60.020 Permit required.
A. Applicability. No temporary use shall be permitted within the city except in accordance with
the provisions of this chapter. A temporary use permit is required for temporary uses except
those specifically exempted pursuant to PTMC 17.60.040. The PCD director shall have authority
to grant, grant with conditions, or deny an application; provided, that the director shall have no
authority to modify the limits established in PTMC 17.60.070.
B. Who May Apply.
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-2-.— All Q -the -F TP-Fn..eFaFy Use Permits The property owner or the owner's agent may apply
for a temporary use permit on private property. Any person may apply for a temporary
use permit within a public right-of-way.
17.60.030 Application process.
A. Applications. The application for a temporary use permit shall be submitted on forms
obtained from the PCD Director of the planning and community development department. The
application shall be acknowledged by the property owner.
B. Procedure. The PCD Director shall verify that the application is consistent with the
requirements of this chapter, and that the application contains proof of a city business license,
if applicable.
C. Approval Process.
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administrative approval procedures of Chapter 20.01 PTMC and enforced in accordance
with the procedures detailed in Chapter 1.20 PTMC.
17.60.040 Exemptions.
The following activities are exempt from the permit requirements of this chapter, but shall
otherwise comply with the substantive requirements of this chapter, unless specifically noted
otherwise:
A. Contractors' offices, model homes, on- and off-site contractors' construction yards and other
temporary structures in conjunction with an approved development application. Such uses shall
be subject to the time limitation set forth in PTMC 17.60.060, but may be renewed immediately
upon expiration at the discretion of the PCD Director of the planning and community
development department;
B. Garage and yard sales; and
C. City -sponsored uses and activities not occurring within a structure, and occurring at regular
periodic intervals (i.e., weekly, monthly, yearly, etc.).
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17.60.050 Approval criteria.
The PCD Director of the planning and community development department may approve, or
modify and approve, an application for a temporary use permit if all of the following criteria are
satisfied:
A. The temporary use will not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare,
nor injurious to property or improvements in the immediate vicinity. T-9 this end tefflr,.,.aFy
tent eneampments shall eemply with the R;*R*R;---R; stand-ard-S Set fe—rth ;..A. PTNAK; i:7i
B. The temporary use is compatible with the purpose and intent of this title, and the specific
zoning district in which it will be located;
C. The temporary use is compatible in intensity and appearance with existing land uses in the
immediate vicinity;
D. Structures proposed for the temporary use comply with the setback and clear vision area
requirements of this title, and with applicable provisions of the building and fire codes;
E. Adequate parking is available to serve the temporary use, and, if applicable, the temporary
use does not occupy required off-street parking facilities for adjacent or nearby uses;
F. Hours of operation of the temporary use are specified;
G. The temporary use will not cause noise, light, or glare which adversely impacts surrounding
land uses; and
H. If applicable, the applicant has obtained approval of a street use agreement pursuant to
Chapter 12.10 PTMC.
17.60.055 Event and temporary use permits — Chief of police authority.
In issuing any event permit or temporary use permits for use of the right-of-way or any public
space, the chief of police (or designee), in consultation with the planning and community
development director and the public works director, is authorized to establish conditions and
restrictions for the event to ensure public safety, including conditions that restrict others' use
of the area set aside for the event or use.
For example:
A. The chief could grant a permit holder the right to use portions of streets or sidewalks
(subject to conditions to maintain public access and ensure safety). For example, a permit to a
festival could allow the festival the authority to use certain sidewalks for event purposes (such
as tables and booths) in the discretion of the permit holder, so long as minimum access
standards set by the chief were maintained for safety of the public.
B. Chief could grant a permit for exclusive use of the sidewalk as part of an event. For example,
a permit for an event at a building that also included outside activities could also include use of
a defined area around the building (with conditions to ensure safety).
17.60.060 Time limitation.
A temporary use is valid for up to 180 calendar days from the effective date of the permit;
however, the PCD Director of the planning and community development department may
establish a shorter time frame. The director may grant one extension not to exceed 60 days,
upon the applicant showing compliance with all conditions of permit approval.
17.60.070 Limitation on activity.
A—.A property owner or other holder of a temporary use permit may not file an application for a
successive temporary use permit for 60 days following the expiration of an approved permit
applying to that property.
17.60.080 Required conditions.
The director of the planning and community development department shall establish, as a
condition of each temporary use permit:
A. A time within which the use and all physical evidence of the use must be removed.
B. If the applicant has not removed the use as required by the temporary use permit, the city
may abate the use as provided in PTMC 17.60.090.
C. Applicant shall obtain a city business license, if applicable.
17.60.090 Abatement.
Prior to the approval of a temporary use permit, the applicant shall submit to the director of
the planning and community development department an irrevocable, signed and notarized
statement granting the city permission to summarily enter the applicant's property with
reasonable notice and abate the temporary use, and all physical evidence of that use if it has
not been removed as required by the terms of the permit. The statement shall also indicate
that the applicant will reimburse the city for any expenses incurred in abating a temporary use
under the authority of this chapter.
17.60.100 Assurance device.
In appropriate circumstances, the director of the planning and community development
department may require a reasonable performance of maintenance assurance device, in a form
acceptable to the city attorney, to assure compliance with the provisions of this title and the
temporary use permit as approved.
Exhibit O
20.01.040 Project permit application framework.
These tables provide guidance to permit applications. In the event of a conflict between the
table and a development code, the development code shall apply.
Table 1— Permits/Decisions
Type 11
Type I -A
Type II
Type III
Type IV
Type V
Permitted uses
Binding site
Short
Tiny house
Final plats3
Site-specific
not requiring
plans,
subdivisions,
communities,
rezones
notice of
cottage
unit lot
preliminary full
consistent with
application
housing
subdivisions
subdivisions; unit
the Port
(e.g., building
development
less than one
lot subdivisions
Townsend
permits, etc.)
s
acres
of one acre or
Comprehensive
greater, plat
Plan, including
Tiny house as
vacations,
rezones/alternat
ADU
including short
ive parcel-
Employer-
subdivisions that
specific zones
provided
involve right -of-
considered in
housing CUP
way vacations or
conjunction with
plat alterations
the annual
comprehensive
plan
amendment
process
Lot line
Implementin
Lot line
Recognition/
Final
Development
adjustments
g alternative
adjustments
subdivision of 10
planned
regulations
parcel-
resulting in
or more lots of
unit
specific
lot
record
developme
zoning
reorientation
nts (PUDs )3
redesignatio
ns in P zones
Minor
Historic
Plat and
Shoreline
Zoning text
amendments to
preservation
short plat
management
amendments
planned unit
certificates of
extensions
permits (major
and zoning map
developments
approval
shoreline
amendments
(PUDs)
(design
substantial
review)
development
permits,
conditional use
permits,
variances)
Minor
Commercial,
Revisions to
PUDs and major
Annexations
modifications to
multifamily,
shoreline
amendments to
approved
and mixed
management
PUDs
preliminary
use Type IA
permits
short and full permits per
Commercial,
subdivisions/ Chapter
multifamily,
plats 17.46 PTMC
cottage and
mixed use
Type II
permits per
Chapter
17.46 PTMC
Nonconforming
Recognition/
Nonconformi
Major variances
Shoreline
— Change of use
certification
ng use —
master program
of 9 or fewer
Relocation/
(SMP)
lots of record
Expansion
amendments
Sign permits
Shoreline
Critical areas
Major CUPS
Other land use
exemptions
permits
and utility plans
and
amendments
Temporary uses
Minor
variances
Street use
Minor
permits
conditional
use permits
(CUPS)
Land clearing/
Tree removal
All personal
All personal
grading
activity
wireless
wireless service
combined
facility
facility permits
with
permits and
and major
statement of
minor
variances
intent not to
variances
described as
convert
described as
Type III permit
commercial
Type II
applications in
forest lands,
permit
Chapter 17.78
Chapter
applications
PTMC
19.06 PTMC,
in Chapter
Article II
17.78 PTMC
Home
Tree removal
Tree removal
Emergency
occupations
activity
activity
indoor housing
requiring a
classified as a
facilities,
written
tree
emergency
exemption,
conservation
indoor shelters,
Chapter
permit
and tiny shelter
19.06 PTMC,
approval,
villages in the
Tree
Chapter
M/C, M -I, M -
Conservation
19.06 PTMC,
II(A), M-II(B), and
M -III zones.
, Article II
Article II
Minor critical
Minor
Minor
area permits
modifications
shoreline
to approved
permits
11, R -IV, C-
I M U C-
II MU C-
II S and
MCS
7nnac
tree
(minor
Villages in all
conservation
shoreline
safe parking
permits or
substantial
use zones C -
tree
development
operated by
conservation
permits,
M/C(S) zones
plans,
minor
Chapter
conditional
19.06 PTMC,
use permits,
Tree
minor
Conservation
variances)
Street
Flood
Flood
development
development
development
permits
permits
variances
Emergency
indoor
shelters in
residential
and mixed
use zones, C-
II, C-11. C -11(S),
and M/C(S)
Emergency
Indoor
Shelter in all
residential
zones, mixed
use zones, C-
II, C-IIL C-
II S and
MCS
zones.
Emergency
Outdoor
Chaltar in R-
11, R -IV, C-
I M U C-
II MU C-
II S and
MCS
7nnac
Emergency
indoor housing in
C-II(H), M/C, M-1,
M-II(A), M-II(B),
and M -III.
Emergency
indoor shelters in
C-II(H), M/C, M-1,
M-II(A), M-II(B),
and M -III.
Emergency
outdoor shelters
in R-1, R-11, C-11,
and C -III.
Tiny Shelter
Villages in M/C,
M-1, M-II(A), M -
II B M -III.
('nntinmim of
('nra in nII
racirlantinI nnrl
mixed use zones,
C-11, C -III, M/C,
M-1, M-II(A), M-
II(B). M -III. C-II(S).
and M/C(S)
7nnac
Tiny Shelter
Villages in all
Standalone
residential
safe parking
and mixed
Disaster relief
facilities
use zones C -
shelters
owned or
11, C-IIL C -
operated by
IIS and
M/C(S) zones
Emergency
indoor housing in
C-II(H), M/C, M-1,
M-II(A), M-II(B),
and M -III.
Emergency
indoor shelters in
C-II(H), M/C, M-1,
M-II(A), M-II(B),
and M -III.
Emergency
outdoor shelters
in R-1, R-11, C-11,
and C -III.
Tiny Shelter
Villages in M/C,
M-1, M-II(A), M -
II B M -III.
('nntinmim of
('nra in nII
racirlantinI nnrl
mixed use zones,
C-11, C -III, M/C,
M-1, M-II(A), M-
II(B). M -III. C-II(S).
and M/C(S)
7nnac
a religious
1 Assignment of a project to Type I, I -A, or II status shall not limit or restrict the public notice
and procedures available pursuant to Chapter 43.21C RCW (SEPA) and Chapter 19.04 PTMC if
a project is deemed to be subject to SEPA review.
z Pursuant to regulatory reform (RCW 36.706.060), site-specific rezones authorized by a
comprehensive plan or subarea plan, but excluding the adoption or amendment of a
comprehensive plan processed as a Type V application with a notice of application and
provided only one open record hearing before the planning commission and one closed
hearing before the city council. Certain legislative decisions, including site-specific rezones,
are subject to rules governing quasi-judicial proceedings.
s Final plats and final PUD plans are approved by the city council pursuant to PTMC 18.16.150
and 17.32.150.
Table 2 — Action Type
Procedure Project Permit
Applications (Type
I — IV)
Legislative
Type I
Type I -A
Type II
Type III
Type IV
Type V
Notice of
N 0
N 0
Yes
Yes
No
N/A
application:
Recommendation
N/A
N/A
N/A
PCD director/
N/A
Planning
made by:
Shoreline
commission,
administrator
except for
5
utility plans'
Final decision
Admin
PCD
PCD director/
Hearing
City
City council
made by:
director
Shoreline
examiner
council
administrator'
Open record
No
Only if
Only if
Yes, before
No
Yes, before
public hearing:
director's
director's
hearing
planning
decision
decision is
examiner
commission
is
appealed
to make
appealed
recommendat
(by
ion to city
applicant
council,
only
except for
unless
utility plans,
the
and before
develop
city council
ment
for code and
code
comprehensiv
provides
e plan
for an
revision S2,1
appeal)'
Administrative
Yes,
Yes, open
Yes, open
No
N/A
N/A
appeal:
open
record
record before
record
before
the hearing
before
the
examiner
the
hearing
hearin
examiner
g
exam i
ner
Judicial appeal:
Yes
Yes
Yes'
Yes'
Yes
Yes; provided,
that all
administrativ
e appeal
remedies
have been
exhausted,
including
appeals to
the Shoreline
Hearings
Board,
Growth
Management
Hearings
Board, etc.
Footnote 1: Type V land use plans are subject to review and recommendation by the planning
commission. However, the following utility plans may be reviewed or considered by the planning
commission only upon referral by the city council to the planning commission of all or part of the plans:
wastewater (sewer) plans, stormwater plans, water system plans, and solid waste plans. The city council
shall conduct review and hold one or more open record public hearing(s) on all such plans. At the time
of consideration by the full city council, the applicable council committee, as directed by council, may
make a recommendation to the city council regarding utility plans.
Footnote 2: The planning commission shall not hold public hearings regarding the utility plans described
herein, unless the city council refers all or part of the plans to the planning commission. The city council
shall hold one or more open record public hearing(s) on all such plans.
Footnote 3: Pursuant to regulatory reform (RCW 36.70B.060), site-specific rezones authorized by a
comprehensive plan or subarea plan, but excluding the adoption or amendment of a comprehensive
plan, are processed as a Type V application with a notice of application and provided only one open
record hearing before the planning commission and one closed record hearing before the city council.
Certain legislative decisions, including site-specific rezones, are subject to rules governing quasi-judicial
proceedings.
Footnote 4: A notice of application shall not be required for Type I project permits that are categorically
exempt from SEPA, unless a public comment period or an open record predecision hearing is required
(See PTMC 20.01.150(A)).
Footnote 5: After the decisionmaker has made a final decision on a shoreline conditional use or
shoreline variance, the decision shall be forwarded to the Department of Ecology for its approval,
approval with conditions, or denial. For appeals of shoreline permits, see Section 10.15 of the City of
Port Townsend Shoreline Master Program.
Footnote 6: See PTMC 17.30.130 for appeals of certificates of approval.
Summary of Decision-making
Type I — Administrative without notice; no administrative appeal.
Type I -A — Administrative without notice; administrative appeal by the applicant only (unless
the development code provides for an appeal); appealable to the hearing examiner.
Type II — Administrative with notice, administrative appeal by any aggrieved party to the
hearing examiner.
Type III — Hearing examiner review. Notice and open record public hearing before the hearing
examiner. Hearing examiner makes the final decision; appeal to superior court.
Type IV — Decision by city council during regular council meeting.
Type V — Except for utility plans as described in this section, notice and public hearing before
planning commission, with planning commission recommendation to city council. City council
also provides notice and public hearing before making final legislative decision.
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA)
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
Date of Issuance: January 24, 2024
Lead Agency: City of Port Townsend
Planning and Community Development
250 Madison Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Agency Contact: A. Smith
Long Range Planner
(360) 379-4423
Agency File Number: N/A
Proposal Description: Municipal Code Amendment — The City is initiating amendments to
PTMC Title 17 in compliance with RCW 35.21.683, which states that cities must allow
transitional housing or permanent supportive housing in any zones that allow residential units or
hotels, and indoor emergency shelters and indoor emergency housing in any zones that allow
hotels. In complying with RCW 35.21.683, the City is also revising existing code that allows
encampments and specific forms of transitional housing only as a temporary use. Housing and
service providers in Port Townsend and the wider County report that repeatedly renewing or
relocating transitional housing facilities is not sustainable. The City's goal is to create a
permitting pathway for non -temporary emergency housing and shelter facilities. The permitting
pathway will provide clarity for the public, service providers, and City staff in how to create
shelters, emergency housing, and transitional housing communities that meet the City's housing
goals and land use goals.
The City is also amending Chapter 16.04 of its Building Construction Code to provide fire life
safety requirements for the use of tiny shelters as indigent emergency housing options consistent
with RCW 19.27.042.
Location: The proposed code amendments will apply city-wide.
Proponent: City of Port Townsend
Planning and Community Development (PCD)
250 Madison Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Lead Agency: City of Port Townsend
Planning and Community Development Department (PCD)
250 Madison Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Determination of Non- Significance: The City of Port Townsend, as SEPA lead agency for this
project, has determined that the proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on
the environment and issued a Determination of Non- Significance under the State Environmental
Policy Act Rules (WAC 197-11-340). This determination was made after a review of a
completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the City of Port Townsend
which can be obtained from the address shown below.
The Environmental Checklist (Ex. A) adequately addresses the environmental impacts of the
proposed amendments. Subsequent project actions (e.g. construction/repair projects) may require
further project -level under SEPA, Critical Areas (PTMC 19.05), or the Shorelines Master
Program. No probable significant adverse impact on the environment has been identified from
adoption of the proposed amendments to the Port Townsend Municipal Code Titles 16 and 17
amendments establishing building standards and performance standards for emergency housing
and shelter, therefor a Determination of Non -significance is warranted.
SEPA Public Comment Deadline: Written comments/appeals concerning the environmental
analysis and SEPA determination must be submitted to the Development Services Department no
later than 4:00 p.m., February 8"', 2024. This comment period will be the only time to comment
on the environmental impacts of the proposed project. Any appeal of a Threshold SEPA
determination for Type V applications is heard by the City Council. Please address
comments/appeals to the staff contact.
Open Record Public Hearing: An open record public hearing will be held before the Planning
Commission for a recommendation to City Council. The date for the Planning Commission
Hearing has been scheduled for February 7, 2024, beginning at or about 6:30 p.m. in Council
Chambers of Port Townsend's City Hall, located at 540 Water Street. Separate public notice of
the subsequent City Council hearing will be provided in accordance with municipal code.
Responsible Official: Emma Bolin, AICP
Planning and Community Development Director
(360) 390-4048
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TO: All Permit and Review Authorities
ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD
The environmental review consisted of analysis based on the following documents included in
the environmental record.
DOCUMENTS/REFERENCES:
Exhibit A: Environmental Checklist, dated January 24, 2024
Unless otherwise noted, the above information is available for review at the Development
Services Department, City Hall, 250 Madison Street, Suite 3, between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm
Monday through Friday,
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TO: Port Townsend Leader Classified - Legal Notice
FROM: Alyssa Rodrigues, City Clerk
DATE: March 18, 2024
SUBJ: Notice of Public Hearing
PUBLICATION DATE: March 20, 2024
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Port Townsend City Council will conduct a public hearing on Monday,
April 1, 2024, at or about 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 540 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA,
to consider amendments to the Port Townsend Municipal Code Title 16 Buildings and
Construction and Title 17 Zoning.
Persons wishing to testify may do so either by submitting verbal testimony during the public hearing by joining
in person via computer or tablet at JI°�ti.ti,22.: z oil .!US i/ I� „ (enter the Webinar ID 9818763 3367) or
submitting written comments to the City Clerk, City of Port Townsend, 250 Madison Street, Suite 2, Port
Townsend, WA 98368. Written comments on the merits of the amendments must be received by 4:30 p.m. on
April 1, 2024. Submit public comment emails to be included in the written record to:
p.!.I II„ii c Ilii ii.. P.
Public Accommodations for this meeting:
• The public may attend in person or virtually via computer or tablet
at(enter the Webinar ID 9818763 3367)
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Proposal: Municipal Code Amendment Establishing Performance Standards for Emergency
Housing and Shelter — The City of Port Townsend initiated amendments to Port Townsend
Municipal Code (PTMC) Title 16 Building and Title 17 Zoning, to establish build standards
related to tiny shelters and performance standards for emergency housing and shelter facilities.
0 Amend PTMC Title 16 to create a section of building standards for tiny shelters.
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• Amend PTMC 17.08 Definitions to include types of emergency housing and shelter
facilities, and structures hosting these facilities.
• Amend use tables in PTMC 17.16.020, 17.18.020, 17.20.020, 17.22.020, 17.24.020,
17.31.030, and 17.31.070 to establish which zones allow different types of emergency
housing and shelters.
• Create a new section in Title 17 describing the performance standards, application
contents, permit review, and approval criteria for emergency housing and shelter
facilities.
• Amend PTMC 17.60 Temporary Uses to remove regulations related to temporary tent
encampments, which are now addressed in the new section of Title 17.
• Amend PTMC 20.01.040 Permit Application Framework tables to include permits and
permitting processes for emergency housing and shelter facilities.
The complete draft amendment and related materials are on file with the City of Port
Townsend which can be obtained from 250 Madison Street, Port Townsend, WA, 98368.
Location: The proposed code amendments will apply throughout the city of Port Townsend.
03.14.2024 Findings and Conclusions for 2024 Emergency Housing and Shelter Code Amendments
2024 Emergency Housing and Shelter Cade Amendments
Findings of Fact
1. Proposal: The City of Port Townsend proposes amendments to various sections of the Municipal
Code. The amendments relate to:
a. Establishing fire life safety requirements for tiny shelters
b. Permitting emergency housing and shelter facilities throughout the City
c. Establishing review processes for different types of emergency housing and shelter
facilities based on zoning
2. Location: The proposed amendments apply throughout the City of Port Townsend.
3. Environmental Review: Amendments to the land use/development regulations are subject to
review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). The SEPA Responsible Official issued a
Determination of Non -Significance (DNS) (Exhibit B) on January 24, 2024. The SEPA comment
period expired on February 8, 2024. One comment was received, attached with staff response
as Exhibit 4.
4. Commerce Review: The City must notify the WA Department of Commerce of any proposed
amendments to the comprehensive plan or development regulations. The City submitted the
proposed amendments to Commerce on February 8, 2024. The City is awaiting further response
from Commerce.
5. Plannin Commission Review: Per PTMC Section 20.04.080 A. Planning Commission Hearing and
20.04.090 C. Planning Commission Review, the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing
on any text amendments to the land use code. The Planning Commission must make a
recommendation to City Council using the decision criteria set forth in PTMC 20.04.080.A.3. In
accordance with PTMC Section 20.04.090(B), notice of the public hearing was published on
January 24, 2024.
6. Meetings: Staff presented and refined amendments with the Planning Commission and City
Council on the following dates:
December 14, 2023, Planning Commission Regular Meeting
December 28, 2023, Planning Commission Regular Meeting
January 18, 2024, Planning Commission Special Meeting
7. Public Hearing: The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on
8. February 7, 2024, to consider the amendments. Commissioners considered written comments
and public testimony received at the public hearing as documented in the meeting minutes.
Public testimony was closed and the hearing continued to February 22, 2024, where upon the
commission assessed the proposed amendments and formed its recommendation based on the
evaluation criteria set forth in PTMC Section 20.04.080.
Findings and ConcBuSion.s
Planning Commission, by a vote of *-0-0, recommended approval of the revisions to PTMC Chapters 16
and 17 as depicted in Exhibit A. This recommendation was based upon the following Criteria for
Approval:
03.14.2024 Findings and Conclusions for 2024 Emergency Housing and Shelter Code Amendments
a) Whether the amendment will adversely affect the public health, safety and welfare in any
significant way.
iridin :The SEPA Responsible Official has reviewed the proposed amendments and issued a
Determination of Non -Significance.
Conclusion: Planning Commission concludes that the proposed amendments will not adversely
affect the public health, safety, and welfare in any significant way.
b) Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with the GMA and adopted county -wide
planning policies (CPPs).
Findin : The proposed amendment enacts the following GMA goals and CWPPs:
GMA Goal 1: "Urban growth. Encourage development in urban areas where adequate public
facilities and services exist or can be provided in an efficient manner." And CWPP #1: "The
designation of urban growth areas (UGAs)."
The proposed amendments permit emergency housing and shelter options in a range of
urban zones. The amendments also create use and design standards to ensure
emergency housing and shelter facilities are consistent with neighboring uses and have
sufficient services. Services such as public transportation are particularly important for
these facilities since residents are less likely to own a private vehicle.
GMA Goal 3: "Transportation. Encourage efficient multimodal transportation systems that are
based on regional priorities and coordinated with county and city comprehensive plans" and
CWPP #5: "County -wide transportation facilities and strategies."
The proposed amendments require a transportation plan for all new transitional
housing and shelter facilities, addressing transit proximity, vehicle circulation, and
pedestrian and bicycle ingress and egress to the facility. The transportation plan ensures
that facility residents, visitors, and employees can make greater use of non -motorized
transportation and the county -wide public transit system.
GMA Goal4: "Housing. Plan for and accommodate housing affordable to all economic segments
of the population of this state, promote a variety of residential densities and housing types, and
encourage preservation of existing housing stock" and CWPP #6: "The need for affordable
housing for all economic segments of the population."
The proposed amendments directly allow housing and shelter for Port Townsend
residents and workers who lack consistent, safe, housing. As more affordable housing is
developed, emergency housing and shelter provides essential services. The range of
permitted shelterand housing facilities provide a variety of densities and housing types
to fit different zones. The amendments do not reduce the availability of existing housing
stock.
GMA Goal 5: "Economic development. Encourage economic development throughout the state
that is consistent with adopted comprehensive plans, promote economic opportunity for all
citizens of this state, especially for unemployed and for disadvantaged persons, promote the
retention and expansion of existing businesses and recruitment of new businesses, recognize
regional differences impacting economic development opportunities, and encourage growth in
areas experiencing insufficient economic growth, all within the capacities of the state's natural
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resources, public services, and public facilities" and CWPP #7: "County -wide economic
development and employment."
The proposed amendments provide housing and shelter options that connect people
whoare unhoused with employment opportunities. All facilities will have addresses with
the United States Postal Service, allowing facility residents to use the address when
applying for work or education.
GMA Goal 9: "Open space and recreation. Retain open space, enhance recreational
opportunities, conserve fish and wildlife habitat, increase access to natural resource lands and
water, and develop parks and recreation facilities."
The proposed amendments encourage developing emergency housing and shelters,
which are a legal alternative to unpermitted camping in open space and recreational
areas. This preserves open space and recreational area for community use while
ensuring that Port Townsend residents have safe shelter options.
GMA Goal 12: "Public facilities and services. Ensure that those public facilities and services
necessary to support development shall be adequate to serve the development at the time the
development is available for occupancy and use without decreasing current service levels below
locally established minimum standards."
The proposed typesof emergency housing and shelter facilities are permitted based on
consistencywith zones' established uses, to ensure that public facilities and services will
remain in proportion to levels planned in the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed
approval criteria also require a compendium of policies and plans for managing
resources efficiently, including a safety and security plan to identify and resolve
conflicts, ideally decreasing reliance on the police department or other emergency
services.
Conclusion the Planning Commission concludes that the proposed amendments are consistent
with both the GMA and the CWPPs.
c) Whetherthe proposed amendment reflects current widelyheld community values or resolves
inconsistencies in the city's comprehensive plan.
Finding Housing and homelessness are significant community concerns in Port Townsend.
Public comments support permitting options for nontraditional emergency housing and shelter
options, such as the Community Build project. As the City encourages developing affordable
housing, emergency shelterand housing facilities are still needed to serve residents and workers
who do not have safe housing. The proposed amendment reflects the community's widely held
value of providing emergency housing and shelter for all housing insecure City residents.
Conclusion: the Planning Commission concludes that the proposed amendments support the
widely held community value of housing access.
d) Whether the proposed amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses
within the city.
indiin „The proposed amendments maintain consistency with other housing and lodging uses,
and do not alter the balance of land uses within the City.
Conclusion: the Planning Commission concludes that the proposed amendments will maintain
the appropriate balance of land uses within the city.
e) Whether the proposal implements the comprehensive plan; or alternatively
f) Since the adoption of the comprehensive plan, there has been a substantial change in
circumstances related to the proposed amendment and/or the area in which it is located
which warrants the proposal.
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Findin : The proposed amendments implement the following sections of the comprehensive
plan:
Comprehensive Plan Direction Statement:
"a town that cares" by providing social and health services for "dignified care."
The proposed amendments support the safe housing of all residents, including
those who cannot currently afford independent housing.
Comprehensive Plan Chapter Land Use Element:
Goal 1: "Carry out the Community Direction Statement." The proposed
amendments support the Direction Statement's goal of being "a town that
ca re s."
Goal 2: "Reduce sprawl and the costs associated with providing public
infrastructure" by permitting emergency housing and shelter facilities in zones
that already have public infrastructure.
Goal 3: "Maintain or improve the character and livability of established
neighborhoods" by ensuring that Port Townsend residents who are unhoused
have options for safe, legal, shelter and emergency housing, reducing reliance
on illegal camping that can create nuisances and disputes with established
neighborhoods.
Goal 4: "Provide for a variety of transportation alternatives;" which the
proposed amendments allow by requiring a transportation plan that includes
cycling and publictransit.
Goal 5: "Provide people with opportunities to live close to work;" the proposed
amendments allow certain types of emergency housing and shelter facilities in
commercial zones, allowing shelter residents proximity to jobs.
Goal 7: "Develop a sustainable, balanced, and resilient community;" Port
Townsend and its residents are more resilient when everyone has access to safe
shelter and supportive services. The proposed amendments increase service
providers ability to develop these needed facilities.
Goal 9: Protect natural resource lands and environmentally sensitive areas;
Developing permitted shelters and emergency housing decreases the need for
unlicensed camping on land that is not suited to habitation.
Goal 10: Provide a variety of housing opportunities and types to accommodate
different lifestyles and incomes;" The proposed amendments support
developing emergency housing and shelter, which is essential to house Port
Townsend residents and connect them with longer-term housing.
Comprehensive Plan Chapter Housing Element:
Challenges and Opportunities: "Increased demand for emergency, transitional,
and permanent housing units to serve the City's special needs populations" is an
identified challenge in the City. Combined with other pressures and housing
challenges identified in this section, the need foremergency housing and shelter
has grown beyond the capacity of current facilities. The proposed amendment
offers tools to provide more types of emergency and transitional housing.
Goal 1: "Provide an adequate supply of housing for residents of all income
groups, including sufficient housing affordable to low and moderate income
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groups." The proposed amendments support developing more emergency
housingto meetthis goal. Lower-income residents are also at greater chance of
needing emergency housing or shelter, so this amendment connects to
providing an adequate supply of housing for that income range.
Goa12: "Promote the provision of affordable housing throughout all geographic
and economic segments of the community." The proposed amendment expands
the zones that permit different forms of emergency housing and shelter,
allowing these facilities to be developed in different areas of the City.
Goa14: "Promote a variety of housing choices to meet the needs of Port
Townsend residents and preserve and encourage socio-economic diversity."
Emergency housing is a form of housing that our community needs. By
permitting emergency housing and shelters in all zones that allow residential or
lodging uses, instead of siloing these uses away from other Port Townsend
residents, the proposed amendments encourage socio-economic diversity.
Goal 5: "Identify locations for and facilitate the development of housing
opportunities for low income and special needs populations." Port Townsend
residents and workers with lower incomes or more need for support services
are more likely to need shelter, emergency housing, and transitional housing.
These amendments permit and facilitate developing these highly needed
facilities.
Goal 6. "Promote a greater balance between housing and employment
opportunities." These amendments allow some types of emergency and
transitional housing in commercial zones but balance that need with
employment opportunities by setting design standards to ensure consistent
uses between emergency housing and shelter facilities with neighboring
commercial uses.
Goal "Facilitate predictable and timely permit processing." The proposed
amendments create clear permitting pathways for all permitted forms of
emergency housing and shelter. Housing providers would no longer need to
apply for and renew temporary use permits for outdoor facilities.
The proposed amendments also address increased housing insecurity in Port Townsend and the
wider Olympic Peninsula. When the Port Townsend comprehensive plan was updated in 2015,
housing was one of several primary concerns, along with attracting businesses and supporting
economic growth. Since then, mortgage and rent prices have increased, making it harder for
Port Townsend residents to remain housed. The COVID-19pandemicalso revealed safety issues
with the ventilation of traditional congregate shelters. Outdoor facilities with separate areas for
each resident or family reduce the spread of infectious diseases, which are a significant safety
concern since people who are unhoused are also more likely to have medical conditions that
make COVID-19life-threatening. Port Townsend has responded with creative local solutions,
such as the tiny shelter villages built by Community Build. These amendments support the
valuable emergency housing and shelters created in Port Townsend.
Conclusion_ Planning Commission concludes that the proposed amendments help implement
the Comprehensive Plan's Land Use and Housing goals for providing safe, legal, shelter and
emergency housing.
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03.14.2024 Findings and Conclusions for 2024 Emergency Housing and Shelter Code Amendments
Recommendation
The PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of the amendments to various sections of the
municipal code to establish a permitting process and performance standards fore merge ncy housing and
shelter facilities, along with building standards fortiny shelters.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of Port Townsend Planning Commission,
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1. Line -In Line -Out Code Amendments
Port Townsend City
Council
April 1, 2024
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• Explain why we need these code amendments
• Describe how we drafted these amendments
• Review amendments
• Explain purpose of each amendment section
• Discuss edits based on Department of Commerce feedback
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Defining Emergency Housing and Shelter
• Emergency housing: housing options for people who have lost their
housing or are at immediate risk of losing their housing.
• Can connect people with transitional housing or permanent housing
• Emergency shelter: shelter options for people who do not have
housing
• Can be a first step to connecting people with emergency housing, then
transitional housing, then permanent housing (housing continuum)
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Why Amend PTAVIC to
Include More Emergency
Housing and Shelter?
Comply with RCW 35.21.683
Cities shall not prohibit:
• "transitional housing or permanent supportive housing in any zones
in which residential dwelling units or hotels are allowed"
• Or "indoor emergency shelters and indoor emergency housing in any
zones in which hotels are allowed."
• Cities may set "reasonable occupancy, spacing, and intensity of use
requirements" to protect public health and safety.
• Requirements "may not prevent the siting of a sufficient number of
permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency
housing, or indoor emergency shelters necessary to accommodate each city's
projected need for such housing and shelter."
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Comply with RCW 35A.21.360 Hosting the
homeless by religious organizations
Cities shall not restrict religious organizations from:
• "hosting the homeless on property owned or controlled by the
religious organization."
• Specific exemptions allowing cities to set regulations that "do not
categorically prohibit the hosting of the homeless by religious organizations"
• Specifically includes hosting safe parking.
• Cities shall not require religious organizations to have liability
insurance.
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Support Local Needs
• Port Townsend does not have enough affordable housing yet.
• Draft 2045 planning projections: over 600 shelter beds needed. 50
exist now (perhaps less with closure of Legion shelter).
• Local residents and workers are precariously housed. Need more
emergency housing and shelter to immediately address these needs.
• Permitting temporary encampments is not providing enough shelter
for our community. It is also more expensive and creates
administrative challenges for housing service providers.
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Process of
Drafting
Emergency
Housing and
Shelter Code
Amendments
Port Townsend City Council 04/01/2024
Drafting Process: Current Practices
• Reviewed PTMC 17.60 Temporary Uses
• Compared current regulations with other cities
• Focused on cities with similar population size, level of development, or
geographic features.
• 2022 and early 2023: Joint agreement on housing and shelter
definitions by Jefferson County and Port Townsend Planning
Commissions.
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Drafting Process:
What Works and Can We Improve?
• Worked with Planning Commission and housing service providers to
identify current issues with the existing permitting process.
• Worked with service providers, advocates, and Planning Commission
to write minimum specifications for successful housing and shelters.
• Drafted code based on minimum specifications.
• Reviewed and edited draft code with service providers, Planning
Commission, and housing advocates.
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Drafting Process: External Review
• Department of Commerce 60 -day review.
• Draft amendments shared with Jefferson County DCD.
• East Jefferson Fire and Rescue and Port Townsend Police Department
reviewed and approved the draft code, confirming that they can
safely provide emergency services to facilities that comply with these
regulations.
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Drafting Process: Creating Clear Codes
• City staff reviewed the draft to clarify implementation and the
permitting process.
• Re -confirmed building and inspection requirements
• Clarified permit types and review process
• Edited for consistency
• Returned to Planning Commission to compare goals of the
amendment with edits supporting implementation
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Drafting Process: Approvals and Suggestions
• Planning Commission approval
• Updated draft sent to Department of Commerce
• 60 -day review comments from Commerce arrived March 21st.
• Edits based on Commerce's review. Changes between the version approved
by the Planning Commission and the version in tonight's presentation are
shown with this orange outline.
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Section 17.08 New Definitions (1/2)
Goal: Set clear terms for types of emergency housing and shelter
facilities. Determine zones allowed consistent with state law.
• Redefined existing forms of shelter with clearer language.
• Clarify and differentiate indoor versus outdoor to regulate different
potential impacts.
• Added new definitions representing types of emergency housing and
shelter facilities, such as continuum of care, emergency outdoor
shelters, and tiny shelter villages using a model of what already exists
in the community.
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Section 17.08 New Definitions (2/2)
• Clarified that communal structure food prep must comply with the
Jefferson County Department of Health, not the Washington State
Department of Health.
• Continuum of care facilities must be owned or managed by an
organization that primarily provides services for people or families
who are currently unhoused or at imminent risk of becoming
unhoused.
• Added definition of permanent supportive housing.
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Section 16.06 Building Standards
for Tiny Shelters
• Goal: Set clear standards and inspection requirements so that tiny
shelter permitting is predictable and safe for residents.
• Section drafted because tiny shelters are not addressed by ICC.
• State Building Code requires a new model ordinance be established
by the State Building Code Council in mid -2026.
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Use Tables and RCW 35.21.683
• Goal: Succinctly identify zoning allowance and permitting
process requirements for emergency housing and shelter.
• Demonstrate RCW 35.21.683 compliance:
• Allow transitional housing and permanent supportive housing in zones with
residential and lodging uses.
• Allow indoor emergency shelters and indoor emergency housing in zones that
allow hotels.
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emergency housing and shelters built in the mixed use zones for
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17.62.010 Purpose
Purpose statement of the proposed new regulations:
• Allow these emergency housing and shelter uses
• Establish a review process for the siting and use
• Protect public health and safety by requiring the safe operation of
shelters and housing facilities
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17.62.020 Scope
• Shelters and emergency housing facilities are permitted if they follow
this section.
• Ensure compliance with RCW 35A.21.360's regulations on religious
organizations hosting people who are unhoused
• Establish permitting process and requirements
• Encourage use of the Homeless Client Management Information
System established in RCW.
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17.62.030 Application and Submittal Contents
Specific application requirements for emergency housing and shelter:
• Statement of the applicant's qualifications
a. Experience providing similar services to unhoused individuals;
b. A certification, or comparable academic credentials, in an applicable human
service field;
c. Applicable work or volunteer experience in a related program with unhoused
populations;
d. Lived experience with similar services.
Clarified to describe how an organization shows that its staff can document these
qualifications
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17.62.030 Application and Submittal Contents
Specific application requirements for emergency housing and shelter:
• Draft policies and plans
• Project statistics
Documentation that the applicant has informed the Consolidated
Homeless Grant (CHG) lead agency of their intent to develop, and if the
project will use the Homeless Management Information System
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17.62.040 Permit Review Process
Table listing each type of shelter and emergency housing, its permit review
process type, and if that process depends on the underlying zoning
Emergency Outdoor Shelter
Type II Permit Review Process. Applications for emergency outdoor shelters in the specified R -III
zones shall be reviewed under a Type II and be processed according to the procedures for Type
II land use decisions established in Chapter 20.01 PTMC, Land Development Administrative R -IV
Procedures.
Type III Major Conditional Use Permit Review Process. Applications for emergency outdoor R -I
shelters in the specified zones shall be reviewed under a Type -III Major Conditional Use process.
Applications for these uses shall be processed according to the procedures for Type III land use R -II
decisions established in Chapter 20.01 PTMC, Land Development Administrative Procedures.
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17.62.040 Permit Review Process:
Discussion Item
Continuum of care (CoQ facilities would require a conditional use
permit (CUP). CoC are a combination of two or more types of
emergency housing or shelter on a single site.
• CUP because combining multiple types of shelter and housing in one
site increases the facility's administrative needs compared to a site
offering only one kind of housing or shelter.
• Also increases risk of conflicting uses with neighboring properties, or
within the site itself.
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17.62.050 Approval Criteria
Criteria based on the type of facility and the health and safety of facility
residents, staff, and neighboring uses.
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17.62.050.A All emergency housing and shelters
offering overnight services or beds unless
exempted by state law
When the managing agency must contact
PTPD: If a person is rejected or ejected and:
a. there is an active warrant on the individual;
b. there is a match on a sex offender check; or
c. in the judgment of the on -duty point of
contact or on -duty security staff, the person
rejected or ejected presents a potential
threat to the community;
Facility Capacity
(occupancy): based
on applicable building
and fire codes
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17.62.050.B.3 Policies and Plans for Emergency
Indoor Housing and Emergency Indoor Shelters
a. Operations Plan
I. Site management
II. Site maintenance
III. Provision of human and social services
IV. Roles and responsibilities of key staff
V. Policies for entry to site by residents and visitors
VI. Policies for denial of services
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17.62.050.B.3.b Safety and Security Plan for
Emergency Indoor Housing and Emergency Indoor
Shelters
I. evacuation or shelter in place
II. criteria for rejection or removal
III. address disruptive behavior on the site that infringes on residents
and employees' safety, consequences for disruptive behavior;
IV. managing unpermitted access to the facility and property
V. address behavior that is inconsistent with the facility's code of
conduct and Port Townsend Municipal code
VI. coordination and communication between the managing agency
and law enforcement agencies
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17.62.050.B.3.c Good Neighbor Policy for
Emergency Indoor Housing and Emergency Indoor
Shelters
Plan for engaging with neighbors and a process for
addressing grievances from facility residents,
concerned neighbors, and citizens of the broader
community
I. Developed through documented outreach to
adjacent neighbors
II. Include a designated point of contact and their
contact information for residents and neighbors
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Commerce asks how
to define "broader
community"
17.62.050.B.3.d Proposed Code of Conduct (1/3)
Shall be further developed and adopted by residents of the facility.
Managing agency shall inform City of updates at least annually.
I. rights of property owners to restrict access to areas of their property
II. public health standards on the site;
III. state law restrictions on smoking
IV. reasonable noise levels
V. no threatening, illegal, and unsafe behavior
VI. storing weapons safely
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17.62.050.B.3.d Proposed Code of Conduct (2/3)
VII. prohibited fire hazards in any tent or tiny structure: open flames
including candles, incense, fuel gas appliances or other equipment,
convection or toaster ovens, or hot plates;
a. microwaves are allowable; however, cooking activities, outside the use of a
microwave, must only be allowed in an officially designated cooking area
Vlll.storing outdoor objects safely to prevent public nuisances or fire risks
Vlll.if pets are allowed, how to care for them on site
IX. following all rules as a condition of entry to the site
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17.62.050.B.3.d Proposed Code of Conduct (3/3)
X. following all rules as a condition of entry to the site
XI. following the "good neighbor" policy
XII. resident rights statement and grievance procedures, including the
right to a copy of the code of conduct and a copy of dispute resolution
rules
Xlll.a visitors policy detailing when the facility is open to residents' guests,
what areas of the facility are open, check-in procedures, and
complying with the code of conduct
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17.62.050.B.4. Policies and Plans for Outdoor
Emergency Housing and Shelters, Excluding
Standalone Safe Parking
Must follow the standards for indoor facilities AND additional safety rules.
• Largest change is requiring the managing agency to
obtain residents' legal identification for sex
offender and warrant checks from appropriate �0111111111
agencies
• Requiring checks because outdoor shelters and
housing have:
• less supervision than indoor congregate facilities
• less personal space than indoor housing
• greater risk of conflict with neighboring uses
How to protect other
protected and
vulnerable individuals
including those
already staying at the
shelter? Catch 22
situation.
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17.62.050.B.4.b Safety and Security Plan for Outdoor
Emergency Housing and Shelters (1/2)
steps to get verifiable ID for starting background checks. The managing
agency shall log names and dates of everyone who stay overnight. This
log shall be available upon request to law enforcement and
prospective residents shall be so advised
II. perimeter fencing or screening
III. implementation of registered sex offender background checks and
applicable registration and notification requirements
IV. managing onsite security
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17.62.050.B.4.b Safety and Security Plan for Outdoor
Emergency Housing and Shelters (2/2)
V. live-in, on-site manager
VI. Providing phone number and point of contact at the site for
neighbors to report concerns
VII. a plan for addressing reported concerns, documenting resolution,
and making this information publicly available with measures to
protect peoples' privacy
VIII. identification of performance metrics to track compliance with the
safety and security plan
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17.62.050.B.4.c Transportation Plan
Outdoor facilities must also provide a transportation plan addressing
transit proximity, vehicle circulation, and pedestrian and bicycle ingress
and egress to the facility
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17.62.050.C. Standards for Standalone Safe
Parking
Safe parking required criteria are the same as criteria for outdoor
emeraencv housing and shelters. Maior differences include:
• 17.62.050.C.2 Capacity is based on both building and fire codes and
maintaining the minimum number of available parking spaces for any
existing uses on the property
• 17.62.050.C.3.b Safety and security plan items VI and VII encourage
religious organizations to share information with law enforcement
agencies instead of reauirina this communication.
• Does not require code of conduct. Visitors and residents must still be
informed of the criteria for rejection or removal.
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17.62.050.E Siting Criteria (1/2)
1. Proposed structures for emergency indoor housing and emergency
indoor shelters follow the zone's setbacks.
2. Proposed structures for tiny shelter villages, emergency outdoor
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3. All facilities within one-half mile walking distance to public transit,
excluding facilities hosted by a religious organization or disaster relief
shelters. Alternative access plan allowed.
6. Emergency housing and shelter facilities parking displacement
measures.
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17.62.060 Time Limitations
A.1. Emergency housing and shelter facilities: approval with no
termination date so long as operating within permit approval and pass
reoccurring inspection.
g. shelters and facilities that do not meet these criteria may apply for a
jy,, ,,,e III variance. If the facility is closed or the use is discontinued
[forJ11111 a gear, the site shall be vacated and restored
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17.62.070 Modifications
A. The applicant and/or the City may initiate a modification to an
approved emergency housing or shelter permit. A modification will
be processed as a Type II land use decision.
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17.62.080 Assurance Device
A. Liability Insurance. Except for religious organizations, the applicant
shall procure and maintain comprehensive general liability
insurance of at least $1,000,000
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Recommendation: Move to approve first reading of
Ordinance 3335 Amending Port Townsend Municiaal
Code Title 16 Buildings and Construction and Title 17
Zoning to Establish Performance Standards for
Emergency Housing and Shelter and authorize the City
staff to work with the code publisher to make
scrivener's edits as appropriate
:: iiiI remand he ordinance to the iu Ianning
Commission untit such u time as timetears is u model
stater inance.
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Submitted By: Tyler Johnson
Department: Public Works
Agenda Bill AB24-064
Meeting Date: April 1, 2024
Agenda Item: XLA
® Regular Business Meeting
❑ Workshop/Study Session
❑ Special Business Meeting
Date Submitted: February 29, 2024
Contact Phone: 360-390-4062
SUBJECT: Staff presentation and motion to contract with Chickadee Forestry to provide
professional services for Forest Management and Timber Assessment for the
stewardship of City Water System owned timber lands and background to the
philosophy, context, and approach to timber management.
CATEGORY:
BUDGET IMPACT:
❑ Consent ❑ Resolution Expenditure Amount: $ TBD
❑ Staff Report ❑ Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes ❑x No ❑
❑ Contract Approval ® Other: Motion
❑ Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
❑x 3 -Year Strategic Plan: 4 - Ensure sustainable future for public services and facilities
Cost Allocation Fund: 415 Water Sewer CIP
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Background Statement
The City received a 2023 Legislative Session State Appropriation with a net grant
award of $727,500 to purchase up to 345 acres of recently logged timber land on
Eaglemount, between Anderson Lake Road and City Lake, to secure a right of
way for the future Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) and provide an alignment for a
replacement water transmission line in relatively steep terrain. See attached
map.
Benefits of purchasing this land for the for the water transmission line and
potentially for the ODT are listed below:
a. Olympic Discovery Trail
• Secures land for the water utility that may be used to fill a gap of 3.4
miles of Right of Way in an area of relatively steep terrain between
Anderson Lake Road and City Lake for the ODT
• Provides options for the ODT to avoid Critical Areas and room for
switchbacks and provides a trail option to avoid treacherous sections
of S R20
• Makes available to the public breathtaking views of Discovery Bay and
the Olympic Mountains
b. Water Transmission Line
• The current City easement for the existing aging water transmission
line has limited to no rights in terms of protection against damage
during logging operations.
• The current water transmission line alignment is in areas of greater
than 40% terrain which makes access for repairs and maintenance
very difficult.
• The access road for the water transmission line can be co -located with
the ODT resulting in more efficient maintenance of the water
transmission line.
The water utility will own this property for long term stewardship of the
forest and land. The property was recently clear cut by the owner and
replanted with a monoculture of trees.
II. Project Purpose
Additional resources are needed to supplement the grant to purchase the land.
The nuances of the purchase of this property were discussed with the City
Council on March 6, 2023 in executive session as it relates to price of real estate.
No formal action was taken at that time. Resources to fill the gap needed to
purchase the property is proposed to come from the sustainable harvest of
utility owned Timber Lands associated with the Olympic Gravity Water System.
As stewards of these lands, the City proposes contracting with Chickadee
Forestry to provide sustainable forest management and timber assessment
professional services. The utility owned subject properties to be evaluated are
listed in the table below.
Property
Location
-Total Acres
—Harvestable Acres
City Lake
Eaglemount Road
163
90
City Limits
West of City
80
No harvest proposed
Eaglemount
Near Anderson Lake
20
Potential Land Sale
Lords Lake
Quilcene Watershed
480
105
*Acreages from the November 2012 Cronin Timber Harvest Report
This work will provide the City with a plan to best manage the lands and will
include recommendations for selective harvesting to improve the health of the
land, and provide a recurring long-term income for the water utility.
Chickadee Forestry provides similar services for Jefferson County with a focus
on long term forest sustainability, the local economy, and forest health. Given, all
of these properties were once clear cut, there is an opportunity to restore forest
health why maximizing the long-term asset value of the water utility.
III. Budget
This project budget was approved in the 2024 capital budget. See attached.
IV. Staff Recommendation
Given, Chickadee Forestry is a local firm focusing on local sustainability of our
forests and given experience working with Jefferson County, staff recommends
working with Chickadee Forestry to begin the process of active management of
the water utility owned properties along with selective harvesting to support
purchase of the Eaglemount property.
ATTACHMENTS:
• 2024 Capital budget sheet
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Move to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a professional
services contract with Chickadee Forestry for the evaluation and assistance in
management and selective harvesting of water utility owned property.
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:
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Agenda Bill AB24-066
Meeting Date: April 1, 2024
Agenda Item: XLB
® Regular Business Meeting
❑ Workshop/Study Session
❑ Special Business Meeting
Submitted By: Steve King, PW Director & Laura Parsons, Civil Engineer III
Department: Public Works
Date Submitted: March 26, 2024
Contact Phone: 360-379-5090
SUBJECT: Tyler Street Pavement Restoration Project — First Reading of Resolution 24-
013 Authorizing Angled Parking on Tyler Street
CATEGORY: BUDGET IMPACT: Potential
❑ Consent ❑x Resolution Expenditure Amount: N/A
❑x Staff Report ❑ Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes ❑x No ❑
❑ Contract Approval ❑ Other: Motion
❑ Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
❑ 3 -Year Strategic Plan: 4 - Ensure sustainable future for public services and facilities
Cost Allocation Fund: 305 CIP Street
This agenda item addresses whether or not angled parking should remain on Tyler
Street between Lawrence Street and Clay Street. The public is encouraged to weigh in
on this resolution at this meeting, at the City Council workshop on April 8, 2024, and at
the second reading of this Resolution on April 15, 2024. The first reading is intended to
provide background and several options to consider. Normally, resolutions do not have
a first and second reading; however, in this case staff would like to provide ample time
for public input if there is a proposed change from the existing angled parking to parallel
or back in angled parking.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
On January 3, 2023, the Port Townsend City Council reviewed and approved Resolution
23-005, authorizing the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with the Washington
State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) and all other agreements necessary to
complete the Tyler Street Overlay Project. This project is also called the Tyler Street
Pavement Restoration Project. The original project scope included a street overlay,
addressing drainage needs and adding twenty-four curb ramps that are fully compliant
with the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
Since Resolution 23-005, City staff has been working to determine a scope of work that
addresses the level of deterioration of the street.
On January 16, 2024, City Council approved a motion recommending using full depth
pavement reclamation as a strategy for pavement rehabilitation. This motion also
acknowledged and recommended that the street form stay the same in terms of width. In
other words, this project will not be a complete street reconstruction similar to Discovery
Road currently under construction or Water Street in the past.
The City Council did ask for staff to consider a different approach to parking on the block
of Tyler Street between Lawrence and Clay Street where there is currently 60 degree
angled parking as shown in this photo. Currently, 17 angled parking stalls exist on the
south west side of the street. Not all of these angled parking stalls are regulation length
for full size vehicles and a couple stalls are too close to the intersection. Head in angled
parking is also known to be dangerous for cyclists and motor cycles given people backing
out of an angled parking stall often have limited visibility.
Aerial Phow Nusiraiing, 17 L'xiving Angled Parking
Given the existing parking configuration is substandard, staff and SCJ Alliance developed
schematic level drawings of three parking options to consider. The pros and cons of each
option are as follows:
Option 1.A — Keep parking as is with 60 degree angled parking, but make some safety
improvements in the striping to address visibility at corners and stall size. This
configuration results in 11 compact stalls and 6 regular stalls.
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Option 1.13 — Keep the parking as head in parking, but changed to 30 degree angled
parking for greater visibility. 30 degree angled parking is very inefficient and only slightly
better than parallel parking in terms of parking stall count. The following photo illustrates
30 degree angled parking. The number of parking spots decreases to from 17 to
approximately 10. 45 degree parking is also an option in which an estimated 12 parking
stalls would be available. In both cases, a steeper angle helps with visibility.
Generic phow illusirafing 30 degree angled parking.
Illustration of 45 degree angled parking.
Option 2 — Change to 60 degree back in angled parking. Back in angled parking provides
improved vision for motorist to see bicycles and motorcycles when pulling out of the stall.
Back in angled parking is also safe during the process of backing into a stall given the
bicycle stops behind the car similar to a parallel parking situation. Back in angled parking
is becoming more popular in communities to promote on -street parking density and
bicycle safety. This option results in 11 compact stalls and 7 regular stalls as shown
below.
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Back -fin 45 degree angled parking in wise, 1D.
Option 3 — Change to parallel parking. Parallel parking is the safest configuration for on -
street parking, but yields the least amount of on -street parking stalls. This configuration
reduces the parking count to 9 parallel stalls. It also results in additional pavement which
allows for some creative options for street painting. Associated with the Farmers Market.
In this option buffered bike lanes on both sides of the street include a door buffer and a
traffic buffer.
Sche nwiic illustrating parallel parking,
RCW 46.61.575 requires that the City pass an ordinance whenever angled parking is
allowed on a federally classified arterial street. Tyler Street is federally classified which
is why the street was eligible to receive funding from the Transportation Improvement
Board.
Most cities do not know about this state law requirement and thus do not have ordinances.
As a matter of due diligence, staff will ensure that any street undergoing a change in
parking configuration be brought up to date with an angled parking ordinance.
Angled parking is generally discouraged from the standpoint of safety. In the times past,
angled parking disrupted traffic flow. Now days, angled parking helps slow traffic by
creating congestion purposefully. However, head -in angled parking is still considered
dangerous for bicycles. Staff is unaware of any accident history concerning angled
parking, but at a minimum angled parking is unwelcoming to cyclists.
Therefore, staff recommends Option 3 (parallel parking). If Council desires more on -
street parking stalls, then Option 2 (back -in, 60 -degree, angled parking) is recommended
by staff. Finally, if not change is proposed and option 1 is recommended, the City staff
will make sure the design has ample space between the intersections for visibility. The
bulbouts will help with pedestrian safety no matter what option is chosen.
Coming to a decision on the parking is slated to occur through this first reading, a City
Council workshop, and a second reading on April 15th. PT Main Street is willing to help
with outreach as well as direct communication with adjoining business owners.
While not related to this resolution concerning angled parking, staff wishes to bring to the
attention of the City Council that the existing parallel parking on both sides of the Street
between Clay and Jefferson Streets could be changed. This project will repair the
shoulders as part of pavement preservation as shown below.
With the should repair, there is enough room for a climbing bike lane in addition to
preserving the existing angled parking. However, if there is a desire to stripe the road
with a downhill bike land as well, then parallel parking would have to be removed on the
SW side of the street.
The following schematic illustrates the addition of a climbing bike lane and preserving
parallel parking on both sides of the street. Bikes traveling down the hill will ride within
the travel lane under this configuration.
The City's Complete Street ordinance requires the City to consider a balance of making
streets welcoming to all modes of transportation and other street uses such as parking
and public gathering spaces. This project seeks to implement the balance within the grant
funding and eligibility requirements. With recent Council direction to provide opportunities
for on -street parking to encourage infill, the above figure illustrates how parking may be
important for infill opportunities on adjoining parcels. By observation, these areas are
most heavily used associated with events and the residents.
Staff in partnership with PT Main Street is doing out reach concerning parking changes.
Staff is soliciting Council feedback concerning the section of Tyler Street between Clay
and Jefferson Street because of the overall impact on the street although not part of the
resolution.
The schedule for the project is to be under construction by August of this year in order to
meet grant timelines.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Project Brief
2. Resolution 24-013
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Move to approve first reading of Resolution 24-013 Authorizing Angled Parking on Tyler
Street
ALTERNATIVES:
❑x Take No Action ❑x Refer to Committee ❑x Refer to Staff ❑ Postpone Action
❑ Remove from Consent Agenda ❑ Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance
❑ Other:
Citi' of PortTownsend
Tyler Street Paving
Project Info Sheet
Why? The Tyler Street pavement is quickly falling apart. Given this is the home of the
Farmer's Market, adjacent to Lawrence and the Uptown businesses, resurfacing of this
street is a priority.
Where? This project will repave Tyler Street between Lawrence and Jefferson Streets. Work
will also include wheel -chair ramps. See map on backside of this sheet.
What? The City received a grant for $380,000 to repave the street. Repaving the street also
requires upgrades to wheelchair ramps. These upgrades will improve accessibility to the
businesses and Farmers Market, meeting a key goal of the City and the Farmers Market.
When? The City is just beginning design. The majority of the work will occur sometime
between July and September 2024 when temperatures are the warmest, which is required
for a pavement overlay. The street will remain open most of the time. We anticipate a two-
month project with street closures occurring occasionally for 2-3 days at a time. Sidewalk
closures will occur around the intersections and where sidewalk repairs are needed.
Some work will be done by City crews ahead of the main construction project to help make
the project go faster.
Key Considerations: This is a small project compared to Water Street. The City Council has
asked that we evaluate changing the parking striping to parallel stalls or back in angle
parking. The City will be interested to hear feedback from the public and business
owners. The City has also been working with DASH and Jefferson Transit to develop a plan
for a bus stop near Aldrich's Market. The City is coordinating with the Farmer's Market and
PT Main Street to minimize business disruptions.
Example of Wheel -chair Ramp and
Bulb -out for Pedestrian Safety at the
Post Office (2019). This type of
upgrade is expected for pedestrians
crossing Lawrence Street.
Tyler Street Paving Project Map
Resolution 24-013
RESOLUTION NO. 24-013
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING ANGLED PARKING ON TYLER STREET
WHEREAS, RCW 46.61.575 states that the City may by ordinance or resolution permit
angled parking on any roadway, except that angled parking shall not be permitted on any federal -
aid or state highway unless the secretary of transportation has determined by order that the roadway
is of sufficient width to permit angle parking without interfering with the free movement of traffic;
and
WHEREAS, the City is considering authorizing angled parking on Tyler Street; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to allow angled parking when the public
safety is so served by such parking configuration;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend that angled parking shall be authorized on Tyler Street pursuant to RCW 46.61.575.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting thereof, held
this 1st day of April 2024.
David J. Faber
Mayor
Attest:
Alyssa Rodrigues
City Clerk
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Submitted By: Emma Bolin
Department: PCD
Agenda Bill AB24-067
Meeting Date: April 1, 2024
Agenda Item: XLC
® Regular Business Meeting
❑ Workshop/Study Session
❑ Special Business Meeting
Date Submitted: 3.26.24
Contact Phone: 360-390-4048
SUBJECT: Authorizing Mayor to sign letter of support on behalf of City Council to our
federal delegation requesting support for constructing the Caswell Brown Emergency
Shelter and Permanent Supportive Housing.
CATEGORY: BUDGET IMPACT:
❑ Consent ❑ Resolution Expenditure Amount: $ $
❑ Staff Report ❑ Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes ❑ No ❑x
❑ Contract Approval ❑x Other: Discussion Item
❑ Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
❑ 3 -Year Strategic Plan: N/A
Cost Allocation Fund: Choose an item,
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
With the expected closure of the American Legion Emergency Shelter in May, the City and its
regional partners started seeking resources to construct the emergency shelter at Caswell
Brown Village. Housing scarcity for our most vulnerable population meanwhile has become a
more acute critical need. From various angles, the capability of our City response ranges
between proactive and with adequate capacity (e.g. new draft zoning ordinance relating to
zoning and permitting predictability for shelters) and reactive, limited capacity when responding
to environmental and safety risks posed by encampments.
The request at this time focuses on positioning our community in a more proactive and
adequately resourced way to assist those experiencing homelessness. Jefferson County,
thanks to Commissioner Kate Dean, identified an opportunity for federal appropriation to fully
fund the construction of Caswell Brown Village. While the City Manager has already signed a
letter of support, our community's dire need for this assistance should be emphasized with a
Council letter of support as well. Staff recommends Council edit the attached City Manager
letter of support language reflecting the group's voice, and authorize the Mayor to make those
changes.
Staff have been working closely with Jefferson County to identify and obtain other resources to
make the emergency shelter at Caswell Brown Village viable by connecting to sewer.
Unfortunately, grant funds are limited for properties, such as this one, that are located outside of
an Urban Growth Area. The planning team continues to explore a path to exchange land within
the UGA to enable a second state funding application attempt for the sewer this autumn.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Letter of Support
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to authorize Mayor Faber to sign a letter of support,
with any Council edits, for a federal appropriation to fully fund the construction of the
Caswell -Brown Village Emergency Shelter and Permanent Supportive Housing facility.
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:
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March 18, 2024
Jefferson County
1820 Jefferson Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
The City of Port Townsend
250 Madison Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
RE: Support for Jefferson County's federal appropriation request to fully fund construction of
Caswell -Brown Village Emergency Shelter and Permanent Supportive Housing Facility
Dear Jefferson County and City of Port Townsend,
The City of Port Townsend is pleased to support Jefferson County's request for a federal appropriation
to fully fund the construction of the Caswell -Brown Village Emergency Shelter and Permanent
Supportive Housing facility, which will provide housing to approximately 44 vulnerable residents of all
ages.
The City views the need for this facility as critical for the following reasons:
• The City prioritizes providing safe housing for vulnerable community members.
• During past extreme weather events, the City partnered with the local faith -based service
providers to set up a temporary warming shelter due to expected overflow conditions at our
downtown shelter. However, this temporary shelter does not allow for overnight stays.
• The proposed location for the new shelter, Caswell -Brown, benefits from access to sewer
services via a new lift station, minimizing maintenance issues and potential environmental
concerns associated with on-site septic systems.
• Over the next 20 years, the City and County anticipate a significant increase in the need for
shelter beds. Rural areas, limited by septic system capabilities and state regulations, cannot
feasibly accommodate this demand. Relocating the shelter to an area with sewer services
maximizes previous federal investments in infrastructure and aligns with long-term planning
goals.
• The proposed new shelter's proximity to public transit with free fares and essential services
like groceries and medical facilities enhances accessibility and support for individuals
experiencing homelessness.
• Additional funding is urgently required to support the community's efforts in addressing
homelessness.
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• Many people experiencing homelessness are living in unsecure and unsanitary
conditions. This project will improve public safety and health, while providing dignity to
those most vulnerable.
• A shelter provides the ability for service providers to reach a broader group of people with
diverse needs, and to provide increased access to wrap-around services.
The existing Caswell -Brown village site has been successful in reducing calls to law
enforcement.
The current emergency shelter is located in an aging basement in downtown Port Townsend and only
provides 28 beds. The lease for this shelter will not be renewed after 2024, leaving dozens of vulnerable
residents without a home and likely to resort to dispersed camping in the area. As many communities
learned during the Covid-19 pandemic, this outcome is dangerous and undesirable for all. Creating a
purpose-built facility will allow Jefferson County, and its operating partner, the Olympic Community
Action Program (OlyCAP), to get our unhoused population stabilized and the treatment and resources
they need.
Significant local and state resources have already been allocated to the Caswell -Brown Village, which
currently houses up to 50 individuals in wooden shelters and utilizes a successful self -governance model
and has decreased calls to law enforcement significantly. The Emergency Shelter and Permanent
Supportive Housing phase will complete this critical community infrastructure, allowing OlyCAP to
provide more services to more people with diverse needs.
We urge you to support Jefferson County's funding request, which will fully fund construction of this
desperately needed facility.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
David Faber, Mayor
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Submitted By: John Mauro, City Manager
Steve King, PW Director
Department: Public Works
Agenda Bill AB24-068
Meeting Date: April 1, 2024
Agenda Item: XI.D
® Regular Business Meeting
❑ Workshop/Study Session
❑ Special Business Meeting
Date Submitted: March 26, 2024
Contact Phone: 360-379-5090
SUBJECT: Letter of support for the "Opening a Gateway" project SR20/Mill Road
full size roundabout.
CATEGORY:
❑ Consent ❑ Resolution
❑ Staff Report ❑ Ordinance
❑ Contract Approval ❑x Other: Motion
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: 304 Street Vacation Proceeds
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The SR20/Mill Road Roundabout project proposal has been on the City's legislative
priority list for a number of years. This year, the City and Jefferson County joined forces
to develop a project appropriation request which involves 4 intersections including:
1. SR20/Mill Road
2. Discovery Road/Mill Road
3. Discovery Road/Jacob Miller Road
4. SR20/Jacob Miller Road
These four intersections will be turned into 3 intersections as shown in the legislative
flyer attached and on the City's website at:
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The project name is entitled "Opening A Gateway" since the two main routes in and out
of Port Townsend comes to a bottleneck where Discovery Road and SR19/20 meet.
Additionally, the Jacob Miller/Discovery intersection has very poor geometry and would
be well -served by a roundabout given there are several public services accessed via
Jacob Miller.
Note that the proposed solution that is being explored with our partners is a full
roundabout (not a compact roundabout like that at Kearney Street).
Many thanks to Commissioner Kate Dean for helping support this project with our
Federal delegation. Also, many thanks to County staff for helping bring these projects
together which will serve the region as well as residents living both in unincorporated
Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend.
Staff recommends the Council authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for this
project to join the other letters of support posted on the web page.
ATTACHMENTS: Draft letter of support
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Move to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support on behalf the City Council for the
"Opening a Gateway Project" SR20/Mill Road Roundabout.
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:
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Jefferson County
1820 Jefferson Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
The City of Port Townsend
250 Madison Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
RE: Support for SR20/Mill Road intersection improvements
Dear Jefferson County and City of Port Townsend:
On behalf of the Port Townsend City Council, I write to support Jefferson County and the City of Port
Townsend in making improvements to the SR20/Mill Road intersection area. The convergence of these
streets as the Gateway to Port Townsend is becoming increasingly challenging. Rehabilitation of this
intersection as a gateway feature and a full-scale roundabout able to accommodate large trucks, serve
the increasing traffic, and provide safe access to pedestrians and bicyclists is important to our organization
and our community.
This intersection is the gateway to the City of Port Townsend via SR20 and the old territorial road,
Discovery Road. Residents and visitors access key destinations through this intersection, such as historic
Downtown and Uptown, Fort Worden State Park, the Port Townsend/Coupeville ferry terminal, a number
of schools, the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, and the many neighborhoods of the city. This intersection
also serves our most vulnerable residents and a large number of people who work in Port Townsend but
live in the surrounding area. This gateway sets the stage as the first place people see and experience as
they enter and are welcomed into community.
As a priority for the City, we appreciate Jefferson County and WSDOT's partnership in working together
with us to secure funds and make needed improvements to the key location where the state highway, city
streets, and county roads converge.
Sincerely,
Mayor David J. Faber
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CITY MEETINGS SCHEDULE
(This schedule is draft only, subject to change. See City website w cityofpteus)
Day
Date
Time
Type of Meeting
Tentative Agenda Item
Location
Absent
Thurs
Mar28
6:30
Planning Commission
Chambers
Mon
April 1
6:00
City Council Business Meeting
• Poet Laureate presentation for National Poetry Month
Chambers
• First reading: Building fee schedule amendment relating to fire
inspections and development review
• Final approval: Comprehensive Plan Public Participation Plan
• Presentation from Chickadee Forestry- Forest Management and
Timber
• Public Hearing: Emergency Shelter and Housing Code
• Mill Road LS, Commerce and EPA= Authorizing for Entering into
Grant Agreement and all other Agreements to Complete the Project
• Influent Wetwell- Authorizing for Entering into Grant Agreements
and All Other Agreements to Complete the Project
• First Reading- Angled Parking on Tyler Street- Parallel vs. Angle
• Complete Streets Grant Agreement
• Consent- Letter of Support For Caswell Brown
• Consent- Letter of Support for "Opening a Gateway: SR20-Mill
Road"
Tues
April 2
3:00
Historic Preservation Committee
Chambers
Wed
April 3
3:00
Council Infrastructure and Development Comm
Chambers
Thurs
April 4
3:00
Arts Commission
Chambers
Mon
April 8
6:00
City Council Workshop Meeting
• Quarterly Workplan Review
Chambers
• Parking on Tyler Street
Tues
April 9
1:00
Library Advisory Board
Pink House
Wed
April 10
3:00
Council Culture and Society Committee
Chambers
Thurs
April 11
4:15
Civil Service Commission
Chambers
Thurs
April 11
6:30
Planning Commission
Chambers
Mon
April 15
6:00
City Council Business Meeting
• Second Reading: Building fee schedule amendment relating to
Chambers
fire inspections and development review
• Second reading Emergency Shelter and Housing Code
• Second Reading- Ordinance Designating Parking on Tyler
Street- Parallel versus angle
Wed
April 17
3:00
Council Finance and Budget Committee
Chambers
Thurs
April 18
3:00
Public Art Committee
Chambers
Tues
April 23
3:00
Climate Action Committee
Pacific Room
Tues
April 23
4:30
Parks, Recreation, Trees and Trails Advisory Bd.
Chambers
Wed
April 24
2:30
Jefferson County Housing Fund Board
BOCC
Thurs
April 25
6:30
Planning Commission
Chambers
Wed
May 1
3:00
Council Infrastructure and Development Comm
Chambers
Thurs
May 2
3:00
Arts Commission
Chambers
Mon
May 6
6:00
City Council Business Meeting
• Library Internet Policy
• Authorization to Enter Grant Agreements for Forestry Grants
• ELR- Speed Limit Ordinance- First Reading
• General Sewer Plan- Adoption for Ecology
Chambers
Tues
May 7
3:00
Historic Preservation Committee
Chambers
Wed
May 8
3:00
Council Culture and Society Committee
Chambers
Thurs
May 9
4:15
Civil Service Commission
Chambers
Thurs
May
6:30
Planning Commission
Chambers
Mon
May 13
6:00
City Council Workshop Meeting
Solid waste update: "All Things Solid Waste" Guests Jeff
Co. Solid Waste and Olympic Disposal
Chambers
Intergovernmental Collaborative Group Update of Engineering Design Standards
Jeffco.Housing Fund Bd Records Management Policies
Adoption of Shoreline Master Program Update Mountain View Leases (December)
Suggestion Board and Workplan Review (Jan, Apr., July, Oct.) Budget Hearings and Adoption (Nov -Dec)
Council Committee Reports (April, July, October) Contract Renewals
Financial Sustainability Task Force
Annual Update to the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan