HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-023 Closing Adams Street Between Jefferson and Franklin Streets to Motorized Vehicle TrafficResolution 20-023
RESOLUTION NO. 20-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, CLOSING ADAMS STREET BETWEEN JEFFERSON AND
FRANKLIN STREETS TO MOTORIZED VEHICLE TRAFFIC
WHEREAS, per direction from the City Council Transportation Committee, City of Port
Townsend staff solicited comments from the public regarding the future of Adams Street
between Jefferson and Franklin Streets; and
WHEREAS, the public feedback supported the closure of Adams Street by a margin of
two to one; and
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2020, the City Council Transportation Committee
recommended to the closure of Adams Street to motorized vehicles to the full Council based on
the majority of the public feedback that supported closure; and
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2020 the Port Townsend Active Transportation Advisory
Board recommended that Adams Street between Jefferson and Franklin be closed to motorized
vehicles; and
WHEREAS, Governor's proclamation 20-28 limited the City Council to consideration of
items that are: 1. necessary and routine; or 2. necessary to fight COVID-19;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend as follows:
S.ection.1. City staff will proceed to permanently close Adams Street to motorized
vehicle traffic between Jefferson and Franklin Streets and will improve it for non -motorized use.
Section 2. The consideration of this item is necessary and routine based on the
previous level of public process and the need for a final decision.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting thereof,
held this 181h day of May 2020.
Attest:
Joanna Sanders, MMC
City Clerk
Michelle Sandoval
Mayor
Approved as to form:
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City Attorney