HomeMy WebLinkAbout030424 City Council Business Meeting Packet- Added After Meetinguffiolf Profile Adrianne Hanm is the author of two short story collections, The King of Limbo, a Washington State Book Award finalist, and Catch, Release, winner of the Eric Hoffer Award. Stories from her collections have been listed as Notable in both Best American Short Stories and Best American Mystery Stories. Her first novel A Man Came Out of a Door in the Mountain was long -listed for the International Dublin Literary Award, a finalist for both the Pacific Northwest Booksellers' Award and the Washington State Book Award and winner of a Pinckley Prize for Debut Crime Fiction. Her new novel, On the Way to the End of the Works was published in September, 2023. A longtime resident of Port Townsend, Washington, Adrianne ran a garage, Motorsport, with her late husband, the legendary Alistair Scovil, and has also worked as a teacher and an editor for many years. Visit her online at www.adriamehm-un.com. On the Wky to the3n e World "Harem's novel reverberates with nostalgia, psychological insight, and the sacredness of community." _ Kirkus Reviews As the Cuban Missile Crisis eases, President Kennedy is casting around for a demonstration of American prowess when one of his Cabinet unearths an old mandate that US Marines be fit enough to walk fifty miles in twenty hours. Perfect! Kennedy decides to throw down the gauntlet to "today's Marines," but before he knows it, he's sparked a wild fad. The entire country has answered the call, it seems, and for a few crazed winter weeks, masses of Americans will embark on their own arduous Big Walks—the JFK 50 -Milers." Yet in tiny Humdtcwn—an isolated mill town in the Pacific Northwest—not everyone who shows up for a hastily organized Big Walk is motivated by patriotism. Splendidly imagined, with prose that sings on the page, On the Way to the End of the World is an adventure story riven with secrets, a national fairy tale twisted into a whodunit. II MI,4 'FNANEUTtI4 The City of Port Townsend has proclaimed March as the official "Reading Month." Community Read is designed to promote closer ties among community members through the shared experience of reading, sharing, and discussing the same book and ideas related to topics raised by the book. • A limited number of free copies of the book will be available at the Port Townsend Public Library on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional copies will be available at the library on two-week loans, or you may purchase a copy at hnprint Bookstore. • Read the book, then pass it on to others. • Prepare for a discussion with your own group or join one of the library's book discussions. A Reader's Guide with questions is available at the library. • Attend the many related in-person events during the month of March. For more information: iii �P 7r G��y " �IN OC (360) 385-3181 kyr ��, Ire, ��ji �� www.ptpubliclibnryorg ( ownse sr6 �a+c��T Ny", k, nd SPONSORS: Port Townsend Library Friends and Foundation and our P _-, % community partners: Port Townsend Film Festival, The Rose Theatre, Imprint Books, Marina Cafe, The Nest, Port Townsend School District, Jefferson County Public Health, Port Townsend Jefferson County Leader, Peninsula Daily News, and KPTZ 91.9 FM. RELATED SPE CUL EVENTS (AD Events Free) www0pubhchbraryorg "Big Walk" — a Modified Kennedy Walki4 Challenge Marchl-31. Choose Your Own Places to Walk Walk 50 miles throughout the month of March and be entered to win a prize. Pick up a walking log at the library or download from the library's website. Supported by Jefferson County Public Health. StorYWalk — John Muir. America's Naturalist by Thomas Locker March [-31. Kah'Fai Lagoon II)aylight Hours A film outdoor adventure for the whole family to enjoy John ML&s wisdom. Walk and read book. Explore anytime during daylight in March. Movie Kickoff — PTFF Presents ?lee Wizard of Oz March 2 (Salinday) Rosellbeatye 10:00 am Start your Community Read journey with the classic The Wizard ofOz at the beautiful Rose Theatre_ Reserveyour FREE tickets atwww.pdUrdest.com or pick them up in person at the library. Book Lovers' CaM March 4 (Mon(by) Library Learning Center (Pink I iouse) 2 DO pyn Join the library's book club for a group discussion of On the Way to the End of the World with Library Director Melody Sky Weaver. Larry Scott Trail Talk March 6 (Wednesday) Carneglie lY1`.nadknD Il oom 6:00 pm Learn about the history, recent upgrades, and future of this trail from the Peninsula Trails Coalition. Community Book Discussion at The Nest March 13 ffednesday) The Neit -1119 Lawrence Street LOO pill] Enjoy coffee, snacks, and discuss On the Way to the End of the Worldwith Librarian Emily Bufford. A Deadly Wind — The 1962 Columbus Day Storm Ma,rch 1/4 filiursdiky) Carnegie Reading R(x)ni &00 pm, Author John Dodge will discuss the epic Columbus Day storm of 1962. Community Book Discussion at Manna CaM March 26(Tbesday) 1100am Enjoy coffee and famous muffins and discuss On the Way to the End of the World with Library Director Melody Sky Weaver. Meet the Author: Adrianne Harun March 30 (Fiatui-day) Northwest Marilirne Cenl,er (WO pm Join Adrianne Hanin for a presentation and reading. Followed by a book signing and books for sale from Imprint Books. Go Green! (40 1.11111r. 'Iff, ZZ1,11i 170�R 1 0 I IIE IIN r7VgI iii' IL. ggflj' y A, OMMVNITY RER17 20214 ADRIANNE Published by Acre Books "Big Walk" - a Modified Kennedy Walking Challenge Inspired by the library's 2024 Community Read On the Way to the End of the World by local PT author Adrianne Harun.NV (" Choosewn Pour laces to walk 50 miles throughout the month of March. Y g �1 Complete 50 miles and return this log to the library to be entered to win a prizei .„ r rc 1". Name: Phone: Email: �.....� day Tuesd ...........Wednesday .. .._.. .T�waarsda„ , Fhda Saturdax March 2024 example: 1 2 2.5 miles 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ....... --- 11 12 13 14 ... 15 .......,,. �_�.... 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 25 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Total Miles Walked: _._w_� ...�a�m�� A message from our .....�..� "Big Walk" .v.�u.__ .._.��......,.,...���_.�...._.��...._... partner & sponsor Jefferson County Public Health: _.._ _...Aw.�..., It's not too late for the COVID vaccine. f ��tl 'aY,'rkf Available in our clinic for children under 18. �,R��a��f Call for an appt: 360-385-9400 PU Ii I I ' Ith" 3/4/24, 5:14 PM Library Bill of Rights i Advocacy, Legislation & Issues Library Bill of Rights The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services. I. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation. II. Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval. III. Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment. IV. Libraries should cooperate with all persons and groups concerned with resisting abridgment of free expression and free access to ideas. V. A person's right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, or views. VI. Libraries which make exhibit spaces and meeting rooms available to the public they serve should make such facilities available on an equitable basis, regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use. VII. All people, regardless of origin, age, background, or views, possess a right to privacy and confidentiality in their library use. Libraries should advocate for, educate about, and protect people's privacy, safeguarding all library use data, including personally identifiable information. Adopted June 19, 1939, by the ALA Council; amended October 14, 1944; June 18, 1948; February 2, 1961; June 27, 1967; January 23, 1980; January 29, 2019. Inclusion of "age" reaffirmed January 23, 1996. Although the Articles of the Library Bill of Rights are unambiguous statements of basic principles that should govern the service of all libraries, questions do arise concerning application of these principles to specific library practices. See the documents designated by the Intellectual Freedom Committee as Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights (http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/1ibrarybiiI/interpretations). httr)s://www.ala.or.a/advocacv/intfreedom/librarvbill 1/1 GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (CONSENT OR NON -AGENDA ITEMS) PER COUNCIL RULES ARTICLE 2.4(a) GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT IS LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF 30 MINUTES PER MEETING UNLESS REVISED BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER SIGN IN IF YOU WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL (3 -MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) If you were unable to address the Council due to time limit you may still share your comment with Council at pmt c o u qcj It.p§ or have your comment included in upcoming Council packets for Council to review by sending to 12 _k, t—), itmofmt,'L, NAME (PLEASE PRINT) RELATIONSHIP TO CITY TOPIC (i.e. Live or Work in City Li .............. . . ..... ....... r . ........... . .......... . .............. . ........... . . ..... . . ............ . ..... . . . ......... . . ......... . ............ . . ....... ...... .... .. . . . . ...... .......... . ............. --------- .......... - -­-------- --- - - ---- ----- - - - - -------- . ......... . . . . . ........... . - - ----- .. ........ ­­ ­ - - ------- - . ... . .......... https://cityofporttownsend-my.sharepoint.com/personal/arodrigues–Cityofpt_us/Documents/Desktop/GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT signin (002) (002) (002).doc Two Alternatives for Off -Street Parking Minimums Port Townsend City Council March 4, 2024 On -Street vs Off -Street (On -Site In Right -of -Way I On Private Property "Pushing for People Over Parking" Podcast: February 26, 2024 Urges cities to abolish off-street (on-site) parking minimums Tony Jordan, Parking Reform Network Chris Meyer, "People over Parking" bill author in Minnesota Removal of On -Site Parking Minimums City Wide .Y�rvS . rEkrvx WN1ihUiytOm MOYtIAlIYO Nrv7E�, 45a&pia �, - rvhmw,vie glirv�»xr;h.wtv.- tu. hrv. i J M �<, tm X95: Ma nc � rrturcl r rn CjaNC�Ca VWISt.1)n51Y I / V t'. flktd, C/regcui Wy6 i.) 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Alabama 'ptlenia Caraltna 'oanas M�sslss ppi Citywide GeorgiaCity Center/District Texas Transit Oriented L. iana Main StreeUS peciaI "'Pushing for People Over Parking" Podcast: February 26, 2024 Parking Mandates vs Street Management kf,'�! ��ly ass nru,'�!s citk,'�!s hiavf"�! Public Feedback on Parking Minimums Reasons to eliminate.... Off-street (on-site) parking minimums: • Use or add on -street parking • Better utilize private property • Reduce impervious surface • Balance different types of transportation • Economic development PTM C 17.72 • Historic preservation • Accessible parking facilities • Efficient land use • Limited impervious surface Current Issues Proposed Interim Engineering Design Standards (EDS) • People: • Intentional parking is good for people • More options • Clear development requirements • Prosperity: • Community - Quality of life • Community - Intentional built environment • City—quality infrastructure • Planet: • Improves active transportation • Infiltrates runoff • Builds urban tree canopy STREET SEC pEfAl6 T-2.1 FOR ON—STREET PARAtlNG OPT*NS ii ............................................... $ .s Y MEFSURES TO PREVEW PARKING KYONd THE PAVEMENT, SEE. —1 r k I .rw .rw .rw Better Looking Streets (Cheaper Too) Not Desirable • Wide, at least 4 cars wide • No sidewalk vs Desirable e Narrow, maybe 3 cars wide - Sidewalk - Trees B is .... We 6') -i�'A t IIo h h ave ve t i c a II c IIo a -i d II i e II y h ave :) i :) e d s sys�&"I' Current Code Vertical Concrete Curb vs Proposed Change POCKET PARKING SI RF Fr �.� ORNCORE_ LI NLW OR DXI 11NC l a fI 'IV HMA WEDGE CURH OR 'I'H1CK£NED HMA EDGE, ZPER 111-1,111.1 1-14 f i TIN000S DITCH )U NT RAINGAR6EN, MAY S If' NAIRk:f3 WITI-I OTI-1ER MEASURES ON THIS RETAIL. SEE CITY TREE AND SHRUB LIST. Paved wedge curb and measures to prevent parking beyond pavement Similarities Between Eliminating Off -Street Parking Minimums and Right -of -Way Development Eliminating Parking Minimums • People: decreases reliance on cars • Prosperity: property owners have more options about how to develop their lots • Planet: decreased impervious surface. Encourage other transport methods that create less emissions and other environmental hazards Prioritizing Right -of -Way Development • People: streets are safer to use for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists • Prosperity: quality infrastructure = lower maintenance cost • Planet: increased drainage improvements, sidewalks, and bike lanes. Park cars in safe spot instead of off the pavement or in drainage areas Conflicts Between Eliminating Off -Street Parking Minimums and Right -of -Way Development Eliminating Parking Minimums • Where parking isn't provided, people park off-road, in ditches, or other unpaved areas that aren't safe for the environment, drivers, cyclists, or pedestrians Prioritizing Right -of -Way Development • May create increased impervious surface if people choose to build on -street and off-street parking • May increase amount of parking and reliance on cars Proposing Alternatives Al Alternative 1: "Recommended" Instead of "Required" Minimum Parking Replace minimum "required" off-street parking with minimum "recommended" parking. Parking can be a mix of on- and off-street • Project must still follow EDS Alternative 1 Recommended Parking Flow Chart Alternative 1 Benefits and Consequences Benefits • Interim ordinance • Develops ROW per EDS • May address overparking • Reduces infrastructure for cars • May reduce impervious surface Consequences • Not required to build public on - street parking • May create more parking if people choose to keep building minimums • May increase impervious surface if people keep building minimums • Reduced infrastructure for cars may be unappealing for property owners and developers Alternative 2: Total Parking and Allowing Reductions to Minimum Parking Latif. a Lraa w a tl TH Regulates "total parking," the ,nn combination of on -street and off- street, instead of off-street. ......._.v.._ ! is t Parking minimums can be met through total parking. Applicants �WrC 6'ar@in� C;Up do twuupia 5�J' a6 frontage) can propose less than the p required minimum parking using mm. _ a parking analysis. The analysis is not a full parking study. It just ay needs to state expected parking needed at peak times 0 • Project must still follow EDS Alternative 2: Multi -Family and Commercial Alternative Minimum Parking Flow Chart Alternative 2 Benefits and Consequences Benefits • Interim ordinance • Improves frontage development • Increases public benefit from ROW • Maintains infrastructure for cars • Provides parking as public good instead of private property • May reduce impervious surface Consequences • May create more parking if people choose to build additional private off-street parking • May increase impervious surface if people build both required public parking on -street and additional private parking off- street • Encourages car use Discussion