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HomeMy WebLinkAbout011325 City Council Business Meeting MinutesCITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 2025 CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL The City Council met in a Regular Session on the 13th day of January 2025 in Council Chambers at 540 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368. Mayor Faber called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. Councilmembers present at roll call were David Faber, Amy Howard, Monica MickHager, Neil Nelson, Owen Rowe, and Ben Thomas with Libby Wennstrom excused. Staff members present were Planning and Community Development Director Emma Bolin , Public Works Director Steve King , City Manager John Mauro, Assistant City Engineer Jeff Kostechka, and City Clerk Alyssa Rodrigues . GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA) Public comment was made. In response to public comment staff explained Parks, Recreation, Trees and Trails Advisory Board discussion on open space in Port Townsend. DISCUSSION ITEMS Active Transportation Plan Update Assistant City Engineer Jeff Kostechka presented the Active Transportation Plan Update which included 2025 Update, Stakeholder Group- Active Transportation Plan, Reminder of Roles and Process, Updated Timeline, You're Invited! -Open House January 15th, Open House January 15th, and Related Work- Street Circulation Plan (Ongoing), In response to Council's clarifying questions staff explained balanced guidance, controversy around Street Circulation Plan, accommodating children at events, how many Council members attending event, and having a Council touch base. Public comment: Public comment was made. In response to public comment staff explained how to receive feedbacklinput about streets around the schools. Discussion ensued around difference between 88 vs. 100 miles of city roads. January 13, 2025 City Council Workshop Meeting Page 1 of 3 Transportation Grants Public Works Director Steve King presented Transportation Benefit District Investments- Update which included Workshop Objective, Gratitude for Grant $$ and Community Support, Context- Remembering the Comprehensive Streets Program, Context -Recommended TBD Investment Prioritization Criteria, Context - Transportation Benefit District Funding is Leveraging Grants!, Context- Reference, Past Council Action's, Street Plan-2025 Budget, Grants Projects Updated Plan, Cashflow-Revenue, 2025 Budget- Presented at 11/12/24, Proposed updates for 1st Budget Supplemental, Comparing Commitments to Revenue REET and TBD Analysis, Cashflow and Grant Analysis Take-aways, and Recommended Future Council Actions. In response to Council's clarifying questions staff explained 22nd and 25th street, San Juan chip sealing, Lawrence St, stormwater work on Lawrence St, timeline, Mill Road, REET, City sales tax, Discovery Rd, utilities for Lawrence, monitoring team, potholes, winter work for street teams, Kali Tai Restrooms, and Transportation Engineer position. Public comment: Public comment was made. In response to public comment staff explained the parking study and Hastings. Discussion ensued around new hotel downtown and parking. Comprehensive Plan Update Planning and Community Development Director Emma Bolin provided the Comprehensive Plan Update which included Land Capacity Analysis, preliminary docket joint discussion with Planning Commission, Growth Management Steering meetings, purpose of Land Capacity Analysis, Land l Capacity Data and Affordable Housing, Land Capacity Data and Infrastructure, Land Capacity Data Entire City, Land Capacity Data where Infrastructure Exists, Example of Data from Land Capacity, Impact of Infrastructure on LCA and HNA, LCA- Port Townsend History GMA Implications, and Future Analyses Using Land Capacity Data. In response to Council's clarifying questions staff explained yellow on infrastructure map and the platted lots. Discussion ensued around thoughtful approach and Cappy's Trails. Public comment: Public comment was made. January 13, 2025 City Council Workshop Meeting Page 2 of 3 Discussion ensued around upcoming public hearings on preliminary docket and appreciation for staff. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:55pm. Attest: Alyss Rodrigues City Clerk January 13, 2025 City Council Workshop Meeting Page 3 of 3