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020226 City Council Business Meeting Packet
PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 540 WATER STREET Business Meeting 6:00 p.m. February 2, 2026 • Attend in person or virtually via computer or tablet at Hells:.//zoon ..us/i/98187633367 enter the Webinar ID 98187633367 • Phone only (muted - listen -only mode) United States: Local Dial In — 1(253)215- 8782„981876333674 • Submit public comment to be included in the meeting record to: 1jtt s:// ubliccomment.lillout.com/cit of t • If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please attempt all methods listed above before reporting any issues to: cler .su ort �� ohs L Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Changes to the Agenda IV. Proclamation(s) or Special Presentation(s) A. Climate Action Committee Briefing- Implementation of Comprehensive Plan and Climate Element as Theme V. City Manager's Report VI. 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. Staff or Council response, as needed VIL Executive Session — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)) Discussion with legal counsel about current or potential litigations (Approximately 20 minutes) VIIL Consent Agenda Action: Move to adopt the consent agenda and/or request to remove any individual item from the consent agenda. A. Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants B. Approval of Minutes: December 8, 2025 C. Appointments/Reappointments: Equity, Access, and Rights Advisory Board D. Authorizing for the City Manager to Sign a Task Order Under the Existing Interlocal Agreement (ILA) Between the City and the County to Perform Chip Seal on City Streets and Purchase Materials from County's Supplier E. Change Order Authorization: Increase Contract Value for the Mill Road and Discovery Road Improvements Due to Unforeseen Subgrade Conditions and Improve Drainage F. Arts and Culture Coordinator Reclassification IX. Old Business (None) X. New Business A. Authorization to Apply for Landmark Tree Designation at the Golf Park Proposed Action: Move to authorize the application for consideration of designation of a landmark tree located on land owned by the City at the Port Townsend Golf Park. i. Staff presentation and Council questions ii. Public Comment iii. Council deliberation and action B. Ordinance 3363 Adopting New Port Townsend Municipal Code (PTMC) Sections 3.04.440, 3.04.445, 3.04.450, and 3.04.455 Relating to Separate Water and Sewer Operating and Capital Funds Proposed Action: Move to waive Council Rules and adopt Ordinance 3363 Adopting New Port Townsend Municipal Code (PTMC) Sections 3.04.440, 3.04.445, 3.04.450, and 3.04.455 Relating to Separate Water and Sewer Operating and Capital Funds i. Staff presentation and Council questions ii. Public Comment iii. Council deliberation and action XI. Presiding Officer's Report A. Council Committee Assignments XIL Suggestions for Future Agendas XIII. Comments from Council XIV. 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Mayor Faber called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. Councilmembers present at roll call were David Faber, Amy Howard , Neil Nelson, Ben Thomas, Owen Rowe, Libby Wennstrom, and Monica MickHager. Staff members present were Planning and Community Development Director Emma Bolin , Housing Grants Coordinator Renata Munfrada, Long Range Planner Adrian Smith , Finance and Technology Services Director Jodi Adams, Accountant Isaac Johnson , Public Works Director Steve King, Community Services Director Melody Sky Weaver, City Manager John Mauro, and City Clerk Alyssa Rodrigues. Chair Heidi Eisenhour called to order the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners at 6:00pm. All Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners were in attendance along with County Clerk Carolyn Gallaway. Commissioner Greg Brotherton called to order the Housing Fund Board at 6:00pm. A quorum was present. Mayor Faber explained the structure of the meeting and the Joint Meeting with Housing Fund Board and Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners regarding the 5 Year Homeless and Affordable Housing Services Plan. Jefferson County and Port Townsend 5-Year (2025-2030) Homeless and Affordable Housing Services Plan December 8, 2025 Special Session City Council Business Meeting Page 1 of 11 DRAFT Mayor Faber opened the Public Hearing and reviewed the Public Hearing Rules of Procedures. Housing Fund Board Members Commissioner Greg Brotherton, Viki Sonntag, and Audrey Morford presented the 2025-2030 Jefferson County Homeless and Affordable Housing Services Plan which included 17 + Plan Co -Creators, Homeless and Affordable Housing Services Ecosystem, Contextual Drivers in Plan Development, diagram, Current Conditions, Objective 1- Strengthen the Homeless Service Provider Workforce, Objective 2- Promote an Equitable, Accountable and Transparent Homeless Crisis Response System, Objective 3- Prioritize Assistance Based on the Greatest Barriers to Housing Stability and the Greatest Risk of Harm, Objective 4- Prevent Episodes of Homelessness Whenever Possible, Objective 5- Seek to House Everyone in a Stable Setting that Meets Their Needs, 5 Year Housing Needs Estimates, Outcomes, and changes to the 2025-2030 Jefferson County Homeless and Affordable Housing Services Plan. Written materials were submitted in the packet. Public comment: Derek Firenze spoke about committing to funding a no or low barrier supported encampment and supporting House Billl867. Kellen Lynch spoke about anti -displacement, Community First Village in Austin, TX, HB1867, support for Affordable Housing Rental Management Proposal, and expanded Multifamily Tax Exemption Policy. Jamie Maciejewski spoke about staff report done by volunteers, submitted written comment, importance of affordable homeownership, and seniors being unable to care for their own homes and critical repairs. David Griffiths spoke about multiple levels of displacement, Evans Vista encampment, forced displacement, not placed correctly, importance of listening to service providers and advocates, and need to main their trust. Anya Callahan spoke about the importance of building a sanctioned encampment that is low barrier and supported. Cameron Jones spoke about learning experience with Evans Vista encampment, supported encampment, affordable home ownership and critical repair programs, support a no displacement without housing standard, and it being necessary to adopt plan. Brett Gardner spoke about no barriers or requirements, drug use, money going towards schooling and how to get on track, appreciate the plan, professionalism, giving up on society, accountability on both sides, want to buy property, and train the trainers. December 8, 2025 Special Session City Council Business Meeting Page 2 of 11 DRAFT Viola Ware spoke about concerns regarding recent HUD NOFO and RFP that just dropped. Gary Keister spoke about the need for a plan, 140 people under Bayside care and 110 on wait list, and need to be cautious of what is happening right now in community. ShellyArnell spoke about the importance of listening to people speaking and the need to have results. In response to public testimony Housing Fund Board representatives explained Jamie's comments included in advance, no displacement without housing policy not within purview of Housing Fund Board but does support policy, searching for funding, will create a plan for supported encampments, strengthen service providers with skills, all year around day center, HUD will come back, evaluating different functional models, federal requirements, Real Estate Excise Tax, interconnectedness of housing continuum, and affordable housing development. In response to clarifying questions from Council and Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners staff explained how this last November could have been different based on the plan as well as general community involvement. Clarifying public comment: Derek Firenze provided low barrier shelter examples and explained HB1867 housing. Liz Coker spoke about what numbers are trying to be reached and how much money is actually going to towards shelters vs. process. Mayor Faber closed the Public Testimony portion of the Hearing. Discussion ensued around federal grant funding, appreciation for appendixes, appreciation for work on the plan, in support of finding a solution to another low barrier shelter, difficult time, services plan, HB1867 Council legislative agenda, have made great progress, enthusiastic for plan, NOFO (Notice of Funding Opportunity) requirements, any adjustments to plan now knowing new information regarding NOFO, Commerce working on plans, annual report to Commerce, move from permanent housing to transitional housing effects, will be harder to achieve goals but not impossible, and encampments need to be near City and must have coordination between City/County. Mayor Faber closed the Public Record and Public Hearing. Motion6Greg.Brotherton.moved.to.approve.the.8680 8696.Jefferson.County.Homeless.and. Affordable.Housing.Services.Plan.as.presented.todayi.Heidi.Eisenhour.secondedi Vote6motion.carried.unanimouslyi.9 6.by.voice.votei December 8, 2025 Special Session City Council Business Meeting Page 3 of 11 DRAFT Motion6Owen.Rowe.moved.to.approve.the.Jefferson.County.and.Port.Townsend.OYear. (86808696).Homeless.and.Affordable.Housing.Services.Plan.Amy.Howard.secondedi Vote6motion.carried.unanimously2©6.by.voice.votei The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners and Housing Fund Board adjourned at 7:26pm. Council went into break at 7:26pm. Council came back from break at 7:30pm. PROCLAMATION(S) OR SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) (NONE) Public comment Pete Langley spoke about succession planning for workforce development, property can be turned to younger generation in a way they can afford, create a real tax base with real job and young people, and responsible and civil taxation. Staff or Council response, as needed In response to public comment Council explained agreement with the thought to do thoughtful succession planning. CONSENTAGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Approval of Minutes: November 3, 2025 Update the Personnel Policies Manual to include Services Award for City Employees Approval for Planning and Community Development/Engineering Professional Services Agreements for Staff/Permit Support and Code/Standards Updates Resolution 25-033Amending Resolution No. 21-033for the Membership Composition, Terms of Office, and Procedural Rules of the Parks, Recreation, Trees and Trails Advisory Board December 8, 2025 Special Session City Council Business Meeting Page 4 of 11 DRAFT Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Grant Agreement with the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for the 2026Arterial Preservation Chip Seal Project and Enter into all Contract and Agreements Necessary to Execute the Project. Motion6Monica.MickHage r.moved.to.approve.the.consent.agend ai.Amy.Howard.secondedi Discussion ensued around chip sealing grant. Vote6motion.carried.unanimously206.by.voice.votei NEW BUSINESS Ordinance 3362 Adopting 2025 Supplemental Budget Appropriations Finance and Technology Services Director Jodi Adams and Accountant Isaac Johnson presented Ordinance 3362 Adopting 2025 Supplemental Budget Appropriations which included increase to Unemployment Fund, Council Reserve and Bayside Housing request, Engineering and IT Salaries and Benefits, Cotton Building Window Replacement and Abatement, Public Works increase for hot spot repair work, supplement process regarding expenditures, and financial reports. Public comment: There was no public comment. M o t i o n 6Amy. H owa rd .moved .to .a p p rove .f i rst. re a d i n g.o f .O rd i n a n c e .99©B .Ad o p t i n g.868 Q Supplemental.Budget.Appropriations.and.waive.Council.Rules.to.conduct.a.full.second. reading.and.add.the.budget.supplement.to.the.consent.agenda.for.December.7O.868Q Owen.Rowe.secondedi Discussion ensued around waiving Council Rules and putting second reading on next consent agenda. Vote6motion.carried.unanimously206.by.voice.votei OLD BUSINESS Ordinance 3361 Relating to Comprehensive Planning; Adopting the 2025 GMA Periodic Update to the Comprehensive Plan; Amending the Comprehensive Plan; Adopting an Active Transportation Plan, and Amending Titles 2, 12, 17, 18, and 20 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code in Connection Therewith December 8, 2025 Special Session City Council Business Meeting Page 5 of 11 DRAFT Planning and Community Development Director Emma Bolin, Long Range Planner Adrian Smith, and Housing Grants Coordinator Renata Munfrada, and Public Works Director Steve King, Community Services Director Melody Sky Weaver presented Ordinance 3361 Relating to Comprehensive Planning; Adopting the 2025 GMA Periodic Update to the Comprehensive Plan; Amending the Comprehensive Plan; Adopting an Active Transportation Plan, and Amending Titles 2, 12, 17, 18, and 20 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code in Connection Therewith which included change in adopting ordinance finding #3 on page 9, already allow six plexes in RII zone on every RII lot by right in Port Townsend, current package in front of Council tonight has no net change/no net increased density allowed in RII zone, strike out sentence on pg. 11 stating notice was published in local paper of record because we are not required to publish a notice in paper of record because public hearing was closed, Topics, Updates Since November 17, 2025 Hearing, Updates to Comprehensive Plan Housing Element, Updates to Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element, Updates to Comprehensive Plan Parks Recreation and Open Space Element, Updates to Active Transportation Plan, Updates: Edits Responding to Commerce Comments on Lodging Houses and Exemptions, Updates: Edits Responding to Commerce Comments on Maximum Densities, Updates to Proposed Lot Size, Updates to Proposed Residential Setbacks, Updates: R-1 Densities, Updates: ADUs in R-1 Density, Updates: R-11 Densities, Updates: R-III Densities, Updates: R-IV Densities, Updates: Height Limit in R-1 & R-11, Updates: Height Limit in R-1 & R-11 Alternatives, Updates: Height Limit Options in R-1 & R-11, Updates: Daylight Plane in R-1 & R-11 - Examples 1, Updates: Daylight Plane in R-1 & R-11 - Examples 2, Updates: Daylight Plan in R-1 & R-11, Updates: Alternative to Daylight Plan in R-1 & R-11, Comparing Proposed Heights, Setbacks, Stepbacks, and Lot Coverage, Updates: Height Limit in R-III & R-IV, Updates: Heigh Limit Options in R-III & R-IV, Using PTMC 20.04.080 Review Criteria, work sheets, Recommended Motion, and Next Steps and Meeting in December. In response to Council's clarifying questions staff explained no change to RI and closes a loophole in current code, green field development, neighboring properties by Starrett House, 1 Oft back from all building lines, reasoning for stepping back from Right of Way, having stepback on neighboring property instead of Right of Way, 70ft dwelling structure, lot coverage of gingerbread house example, pending planned unit development permit applications, if application is deemed incomplete then changes will comply, SEPA, proposal for 1 Oft stepback, and Planning Commission recommendation on height in R-11 is unchanged allowing maximum of 45ft in R-11 zone. Discussion ensued around expanding public comment past 30 minutes. Public comment: Michelle Sandoval spoke about being through adoption of original comp plan, floored Council would consider changes brought by staff without complete process, last minute participation, Hearing Examiner, and important to let people speak. John Capps spoke about burying lead issue, key issues not adequately covered until now, December 8, 2025 Special Session City Council Business Meeting Page 6 of 11 DRAFT option to submit CP revision to state minus direction statement and zoning changes and defer CP while work on alternatives acceptable to PT residents, option to submit CP as is, and unique character of Port Townsend. Bly Windstorm spoke about process being most unsatisfactory, Gingerbread House example, HB1110 middle housing definition, not a lot of people share the vision, and need to do better and get time to contribute. Judy Krebs spoke about stunned by community involvement, option to take feedback and address things that aren't there and are there, staff admitted City Clerk did not put public hearing notice in PT Leader on Comprehensive Plan, staff put in record today enormous changes and not going back to Planning Commission, and Title 20.04.080. Mary McCurdy spoke about Exhibit pg. 45 housing element of SEPA, scenarios workshop, how Comp Plan is made, impossible for public to engage, October 23rd development regulations stressful conversation, public hasn't had time to digest it, and 45 ft height does not affect affordability and is an outlier. Derek Firenze spoke about need to have inclusionary zoning, increased supply won't solve it, clear enforceable affordability tools, market analysis needed before upzone, talking about inclusionary zoning for years, high end condos aimed at wealthy newcomers, need to help workers, affordability mandates necessary in plan, and height bonuses in exchange for mandated affordable units. Dale Dellario spoke about some proposed changes to definition of zone R-II occurred after the City's Determination of Non -Significance, changes are significant, SEPA action required either amending DNS or whatever is practical with time constraints, R-II changes be postponed until there is time to take appropriate action, providing for disabled persons not be considered at requiring a 4 story building, and why are 4 story buildings so important to infill in R-II. Pete Langley spoke about infill being important and need to keep within range of what community is saying. Sylvia Platt spoke about not being comfortable speaking in public, looking out for people and place, disturbed by process until tonight, important to listening, represent many people, don't sell out to high end developers, don't sign off on Comp plan, where is affordable housing piece, need more public discussion, needs more thought and time, have to do it ourselves, water, trees, traffic, aesthetics, small town, daylight plane, farms, earth repair, and income tax. Bill Soderberg spoke about living in a Victorian seaport, tourists, Ballard buildings, need daylight plane, Fire Department input on density, and need to look at it longer. December 8, 2025 Special Session City Council Business Meeting Page 7 of 11 DRAFT Hazel Windstorm spoke about what young people want, here because they care, want affordable housing guaranteed, support local builders/construction companies, want regulations that protect community and environment, importance of daylight plane, and delay decision on updated development codes. Kari Johnson spoke about representing the young, here because its important, service providers have signups, need incentives for affordability and clear requirements, focus on solutions that work for community and practical to implement, passed without zoning regulations, and get community directive back. Cameron Jones spoke about being on stolen land, tenure, City did a good job getting word out for community engagement, most robust piece of engagement that we've had, density and height in line with engagement feedback, can improve engagement, encourage to keep going in direction, housing emergency since 2017, and community character is more in people than aesthetics. Rachael Nutting spoke about current rental, moving grandparent in and being personal caregiver, property has doubled in assessed value and owner is selling, just sold, stressful not knowing if they can continue to rent at current rate, volunteer, have faith in staff and Planning Commissioners, remote workers displacing working families, community needs more homes, and need to change land use policy. Julia Cochrane spoke for daughter who was unable to attend, buy land and live in RV while home is being built, need to know if it is possible, character of town will change, preserve nature lands that surround the City, and need to incorporate young people. Forest Shomer spoke about height of buildings, Poulsbo height limit is 45-55ft for residential complexes, Ana cortes/Langley/Friday Harbor no height restrictions don't exceed 45ft, Port Angeles has industrial buildings that exceed 70ft, elevators and power, urban trees, parking, green and no trees, and co-sponsor Tree Festival. Aleta spoke about places to lend themselves to higher density and some that do not, some areas of city eradicating daylight plan would be okay, 7th Haven type of density would support, dangers of not weaving in clauses for affordability, and increasing housing stock will not trickle down. Devon Cohn spoke about curiosity around maximum square footage that is allowed in current zoning and how it will compare to proposed changes even if it's the same number of units if heights are changed. Dave Meisner spoke about delaying Comp Plan until issues worked out like preservation of daylight plane, fundamental concept directive plan not in place anymore, increasing density and waste plant at capacity, comp plan should have a statement of aspiration for affordable housing and inclusionary zoning, and code changes can be done next year. December 8, 2025 Special Session City Council Business Meeting Page 8 of 11 DRAFT Eric Jones spoke about defense for multi -unit housing, allow multiunit homes of same size of single-family homes, issues are detached, allow multi -units in buildings, disincentivize single family homes, pave a new way, and great stuff in other elements of the plan. John Beday spoke about community is people, need information, affordable housing, other people don't feel like they have the information, not a good place to move forward, and community feel like they are part of decision -making process. Liz Coker spoke about 5,000 sq ft can cover 60%, ask for units to be guaranteed but limit to 4 and guarantee two are affordable, touched by young people and everyone that came to speak, take a breath and pause, make them earn it if you're going to ask them to build it. Wayne spoke about living uptown, no kids uptown, need affordable housing uptown, height, building on Lawrence always vacant, neighbors took out view and sunlight, include community in comp plan, no process for neighbors, 55% of kids are on school lunches and don't live uptown. David Griffiths spoke about who the City is for and who is the Comp Plan for, economic development at ICG, development at Glen Cove, can't keep everybody happy all the time statement, governing bodies don't care if local businesses can stay in businesses, and who are you willing to let stay in Port Townsend. Dylan Quarles spoke about affordability incentives in place now, inclusionary zoning mandate, great provisions in place already, zoning challenges, and need to be brave. In response to public comment staff and Council explained public hearings were noticed as required by City code, voluntary press release for December meeting, several meetings to talk through zoning changes, SEPA package, many other aspects of tourism, fire reviews done by case -by -case basis, daylight plane and higher expensive designers, sewer plan growth projection, fire review and setbacks, delaying development regulations, maximum sq footage for housing, income tax, listening to public and public engagement, affordable housing, inclusionary zoning policy, RV's during building, infrastructure capacity and sustainability, people not seeing intersecting holistic plan until November 17, book club, density, shocked by it all together, and sustainable streets plan. Discussion ensued around importance of 2026 docket, lack of information and study, height concerns, address pain points while figuring out other things, inclusionary zoning double edged sword, does it make 45ft height in R-II or reserve large height for high density, move pain points with inclusionary zoning, people are afraid tall buildings are only going to be built by outside developers, how to make possible for local builders, acknowledgement of other parts of plan, take final passage next week, not much R-III and R-IV zones, single family homes, 45ft in R-II, connected to civic government, public engagement, social media, alternative on daylight plane from staff, don't feel rushed, simplified planned unit December 8, 2025 Special Session City Council Business Meeting Page 9 of 11 DRAFT developments, interfacingwith neighbors, predesigned, removing mandated off-street parking, parking, height increases, reducing setbacks, daylight plane, density maximums, not including inclusionary zoning, and not including deterrence for tear downs, dismantle, all interface with each other, tear downs, rental prices, high mortgages, allow for what we used to allow for, pull back on height, elevator and disabled access, staff options, hold off until working on inclusionary zoning, predictability is key, address daylight through setbacks, and build taller on one side because of hillside. Discussion continued around what triggers daylight plane, 30ft in R-II means no multifamily, would need 35ft in order to get 3 stories, basement units, R-III and R-IV not connected to a lot of infrastructure, 30ft for single family and 45ft for multifamily, 35ft for triplex of fourplex, multiunit vs multifamily, current requirement for accessibility on bottom floor in multifamily, homes that predate height limits, spray foam, simpler rules means the more we can build, every rule costs money, subsidized housing, different sized units, just need more units, cheaper units, if simpler the local builder could build, flat vs peak roof and daylight plane, 35ft for multiple units and 30 ft for single family, December 15 meeting, height limits in R-III and R-IV 55 ft only for multifamily, additional limitation on heights, limit height increases to R-III and R-IV to multifamily for 5 and up, not locking it in, height increase in R-II with inclusionary zoning, what needs to be done before turning in Comp plan before end of year, need to be clear and objective, need to know if we are adopting height changes and to which zones, questions about daylight plane vs setbacks, density needs to be clear and consistent, motion to allow six-plexes, limit public comment at next meeting, and strongly encourage written public comment. Motion6Amy.Howard.moved.to.postpone.topic.to.December.7Qmeetingi .Ben.Thomas. secondedi Vote6motion.carried.unanimously206.by.voice.votei NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED) Resolution 25-032 Adopting the City's 2026 State Legislative Agenda City Manager John Mauro provided the Resolution 25-032 Adopting the City's 2026 State Legislative Agenda which included Housing, Transportation, Climate Action, short session, one pager details, and schedule. In response to Council's clarifying questions staff explained support from PRTPO. Public comment: There was no public comment. Discussion ensued around liking this process. December 8, 2025 Special Session City Council Business Meeting Page 10 of 11 DRAFT Motion6Ben.Thomas.moved.to.approve.Resolution.80698Ado pting.the.CityA.8680State. Legislative.Agenda?.Authorizing.Staff.to.Make.Minor.Mod ifications.Based.on.New. Information.from.the.State?and.Direct.the.City.Manager.to.Communicate.theAge nda.to.Our. State.Legislative.Delegation.andAge ncy.Partners.Amy.Howard.seconded i Vote6motion.carried.unanimously2©6.by.voice.votei Ia: *410110Welaaus]a1,3fy:»lol allt Mayor Faber stated he enjoyed the tree lighting and train ride. SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS There were no suggestions for future agendas. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL Discussion ensued around high pitch sound from speakers. Appreciation for Council member Nelson and Fred Obee attending the Elected Officials training. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:06pm. Attest: Alyssa Rodrigues City Clerk December 8, 2025 Special Session City Council Business Meeting Page 11 of 11 City0f Port ' m�10 Townsen Submitted By: Mayor Howard Department: Mayor Agenda Bill AB26-008 Meeting Date: February 2, 2026 Agenda Item: Consent Vill. C ® Regular Business Meeting ❑ Workshop/Study Session ❑ Special Business Meeting Date Submitted: January 29, 2026 Contact Phone: 379-2980 SUBJECT: • Appointment of Rachael Nutting (Position 6, Term Expires May 1, 2027) to Equity, Access, and Rights Advisory Board CATEGORY: BUDGET IMPACT: n/a ❑x Consent ❑ Resolution Expenditure Amount: $ ❑ Staff Report ❑ Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes ❑ No ❑ ❑ Contract Approval ❑ Other: ❑ Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted) ❑ 3-Year Strategic Plan: N/A Cost Allocation Fund: 010-011 GF - Mayor & Council SUMMARY STATEMENT: The Mayor is recommending the following appointments: • Appointment of Rachael Nutting (Position 6, Term Expires May 1, 2027) to Equity, Access, and Rights Advisory Board ATTACHMENTS: Advisory Boards, Commissions, Task Forces, Committees & Subcommittees Current Rosters 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 the appointments. ALTERNATIVES: ❑ Take No Action ❑ Refer to Committee ❑ Refer to Staff ❑ Postpone Action ❑x Remove from Consent Agenda ❑ Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance ❑x Other: PARKSEC,TIS TIILS„13/'(13►A1i (5,7 ,,,,,,,, ,, Csuniil Iasi: ;`11Hahii M»kiagr""" Meets Bi-monthly 4:30pm 4th Tuesday at City Hall Pos. Name & Experience Exp. 1 Matt Miner 5/1/28 2 VACANT 5/1/26 3 Richard Hefley 5/1/27 4 Pamela Adams 5/1/28 5 Rebecca Kimball 5/1/28 6 Russell Hill 5/1/27 7 Deborah Jahnke, Chair 5/1/27 8 Nicole Kam 5/1/28 9 Jeffrey Taylor 5/1/28 LC1I�l�1+1'1C 1�1r1�fd �11V��TT�1� 17 util�i��� Wilibn:,, .................. Meets 3:OOpm quarterly 2nd Tuesday at City Hall Pos. Name & Role Exp. 1 Owen Rowe, Chair (Elected Official) N/A 2 Sarah Copley (At Large Position) 5/1/26 3 Cindy Finnie (At Large Position) 5/1/28 4 VACANT (Recipient); 5/1/25 5 VACANT (Recipient) 5/1/27 6 Danielle McClelland (Recipient) 5/1/28 7 Denise Winter (Recipient) 5/1/28 8 VACANT (Collector) 5/1/22 9 Kate Philbrick (Collector) 5/1/28 10 VACANT (Collector) 5/1/26 11 VACANT (Collector) 5/1/24 12 Main Street Designee (Nonvoting) 5/1/27 13 Jefferson Transit Authority Kelly Olson (Nonvoting) 5/1/26 14 VACANT(Nonvoting) 5/1/20 „ TBD Pos. Name Exp. 1 Catharine Robinson N/A 2 Earll Murman N/A 3 John Nowak N/A 4 Richard Jahnke N/A 5 VACANT N/A 6 VACANT N/A 7 VACANT N/A 8 VACANT N/A C�s�:rn�iiLfa�sbn'„1Vtoh��'N���k�1a � , Meets 3:OOpm 1 st Tuesday at City Hall Pos. Name Exp. 1 Kathleen Knoblock 5/1/26 2 Michael D'Alessandro 5/1/26 3 Monica Mader 5/1/26 4 Walt Galitzki 5/1/27 5 Zhenya Lavy 5/1/28 6 Craig Britton, Chair 5/1/28 7 VACANT 5/1 /25 „ ARTS Ca1N�IV(SSCUi� � rriax Ccsurt I.fas6n. ©frti,,, Meets 3:OOpm 1 st Wednesday at City Hall Pos. Name Exp. 1 Simon Lynge 5/1/26 2 Alexis Arrabito 5/1/26 3 Melanie Muszynski 5/1/26 4 Heidi Tullman 5/1/27 5 Joshua Saunders 5/1/28 6 Sheena Uritz 5/1/28 7 Chrstine WalshRogers 5/1/27 8 Dan Groussman 5/1/28 9 Doug Caskey 5/1/27 l.tE4aX AD�IISc)RY'►A�RD.{7j J4(f Meets Bi-monthly 1:OOpm 2nd Tuesday at the LLC os. Name xp. 1 Pamela Adams 5/1/28 2 Kathleen Hawn 5/1/27 3 Susan Ferentinos 5/1/27 4 Diane Walker 5/1/26 5 Alyssa Fuehrer 5/1/26 6 Diana Grunow 5/1/26 7 David Tolmie 5/1/28 Meets 3:30pm 2nd Tuesday at the Gael Stuart Building Name City Council (Chair) Joanna Sanders, City Clerk Melody Eisler, Library Director John Polm, School District Superintendent , School District Video Instructor Richard Durr, School District Representative VACANT, Video Professional , Citizen Representative VACANT, Student Representative . VACANT Producers'Group Representative (Optional) VACANT Education Group Representative(Optional) [I 1 T A Tl l f C �NfI..... Meets bi-monthly 3:00 p.m. on 2nd Tuesday Pos. Name Exp. 1 Jefferson County BoCC (Heather Dudley-Nollette) N/A 2 City Council (Owen Rowe) N/A 3 JeffPUD (Jeff Randall) N/A 4 Jefferson County Public Health (Laura Tucker) N/A 5 Jefferson Healthcare (Kees Kolff) N/A 6 Jeff. Transit (Nicole Gauthier/Amy Hall) N/A 7 Port of PT ( Carol Hasse/Eric Toews) N/A 8 PT Paper Corp. (Michael Clea) N/A 9 Cindy Jayne - Chair 12/31/26 10 Crystie Kisler - At Large 12/31/28 11 David Wilkinson- At Large 12/31/28 12 Jaime Duyck- At Large 12/31/27 13 Krista Meyers - At Large 12/31/27 14 Kate Chadwick (Policy)- At Large 12/31/26 15 Dave Seabrook- At Large 12/31/27 �c�l:IC7'Y� AOCS,1�NCt`�#TA�11r11�1111�3 trnai Lfascfn"mrtawd„ Meets 2nd Thursday at 12:30 at Council Chambers Pos. Name Exp. 1 VACANT 5/1/25 2 Gabrielle Vanwert 5/1/26 3 Julia Cochrane 5/1/27 4 Amber Kent 5/1/28 5 Aimee Krouskop 5/1/26 6 VACANT 5/1/27 7 VACANT 5/1/25 8 Devin Gonzalez 5/1/26 9 Francisca Ramirez Aquino 5/1/27 t�11 NAill�( CCiIUCI [ SIpN (7. ......... ......................... Meets 6:30pm 2nd & 4th Thursday at City Hall Pos. Name Exp. 1 Samantha Bair Jones, Chair 12/31/27 2 Stephen Mader 12/31/26 3 Rick Jahnke, Chair 12/31/27 4 Viki Sonntag 12/31/26 5 VACANT 12/31/25 6 VACANT 12/31/25 7 Andreas Andreadis 12/31/27 Meets as needed Pos. Name Exp. 1 Darryl Elmore 12/31/25 2 VACANT 12/31/27 3 Richard Sussman 12/31/29 Council Liaison: Libby Wennstrom Meets at Fort Worden Commons B Pos. Name Exp. 1 Brad Mace 10/24/25 2 Tracy Garrett 10/24/25 3 David King 10/24/26 4 VACANT 10/24/26 5 John Begley 10/24/24 6 Steve Dowdell 10/24/24 7 VACANT 10/24/24 8 VACANT 10/24/22 9 10/24/25 10 10/24/25 11 10/24/25 City0f Port ' m�10 Townsen Agenda Bill AB26-009 Meeting Date: February 2, 2026 Agenda Item: Consent VIII.D ® Regular Business Meeting ❑ Workshop/Study Session ❑ Special Business Meeting Submitted By: Mike Connelly, Project Manager and Steve King, PW Director Date Submitted: January 29, 2026 Department: Public Works Contact Phone: 360-379-5090 SUBJECT: Authorization for the City Manager to sign task order under the existing Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between the City and the County to perform chip seal on City Streets and purchase materials from County's supplier. CATEGORY: ❑x Consent ❑ Resolution ❑ Staff Report ❑ Ordinance BUDGET IMPACT: N/A Expenditure Amount: $530,000 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: 103 Street SUMMARY STATEMENT: The City continues its collaborative pavement preservation partnership with Jefferson County Public Works for the 2026 construction season under the existing Interlocal Agreement (ILA). Staff presented the scope of this year's street work at the City Council workshop meeting on January 12,2026. Please refer to meeting materials for more information at.ht esvideos This agenda bill reflects the work presented and authorizes the City Manager to execute two task orders necessary to implement the 2026 City/County Chip Seal Program. This program builds directly on the successful 2025 chip seal effort and continues a longstanding intergovernmental partnership that allows the City to leverage Jefferson County's specialized equipment and expertise to perform cost effective pavement preservation treatments on City streets. For 2026, the County will apply 3/8inch and 1/4inch chip seal and fog seal on select City streets identified in Exhibit A of the task order. The County will perform the chip seal work on a time and materials basis, consistent with the ILA, while the City will remain responsible for roadway preparation, public notification, traffic control support, and final pavement markings. In addition to the chip seal application task order, a separate task order authorizes Jefferson County to procure aggregate on behalf of the City in advance of the construction season. Procuring aggregate through the County allows the City to take advantage of County bid pricing and ensures timely material availability ahead of the 2026 chip seal construction window. The estimated cost for County labor and equipment associated with chip seal operations is approximately $230,800, inclusive of the County's 30% overhead rate. When City -supplied materials, aggregate procurement, and other ancillary City costs are included, the total estimated program cost is approximately $530,000. Because the work is performed on a time -and -materials basis, the County cannot provide a not -to - exceed amount; however, the County will closely monitor production and coordinate regularly with City staff throughout construction. Any potential costs exceeding these estimates will require prior City authorization before additional work is performed. While cost estimates for various elements of the work has changed slightly, these estimates do not alter the total budget amounts previously presented to Council at the January 12, 2026 as it relates to impact to the Transportation Benefit District funding. This work supports the City's transportation goals by extending pavement life, reducing long-term rehabilitation costs, and maximizing the value of Transportation Benefit District investments. Approval of the task orders ensures the County has the necessary resources in place to complete the planned work. ATTACHMENTS: ILA task order for 2026 chip seal application, ILA task order for aggregate purchase, County chip seal street list 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 to authorize City Manager to sign task orders under the interlocal agreement (ILA) between City and the County to purchase materials from County's supplier and perform chipseal on City Streets. ALTERNATIVES: ❑ Take No Action ❑ Refer to Committee ❑ Refer to Staff ❑ Postpone Action ❑ Remove from Consent Agenda ❑ Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance ❑ Other: County Chip Seal Street List ROAD DATA ROAD NAME BIE33IN INTERSECT. ENID I NT ER SEE:T. FROM M. Pl. TO MP'. 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T7 %, 821 E N1I%1 A S TF, E E T Arzsmo R Ensrac St 0 010 0 05 0.05 zlo 1). 55%, 587 E KlE F;,—;, LD S TF, E E T Cm k, A, vii EMS St 3.1313 13.11 0.11 'm 1.21%, 1, 2,911 Vii IL Lkri,1 E TTE S TP E E T Cm k, A, vii E�t sgpph�rs St 3 010 0 2 2 0.77 Z.wo%l 42 IS 39f K1 A 03 `-1'-' L [ AA S T R, E E T Eal St Ea--t sapph�rs St 3.1313 0 2/9- D. Wo 22 4. 35%, 4� 8 4 8 KIASIDI'-4 STPIEET 5S r� qA Dnt Sappriirs St 3.013 0.21 D. ?, 1 210 3.40%, 23,637 FICLK. STFEETSWDT 1) L7o, rar7a Allay 0 '313 0 0 3, 1 0.023 13 13. 30 %, 317 FOLK. STFEET SHaT 2) L r-ar 7s Aflay 0 010 0 0 21 0.03 13 13. 30 %, 317 1 1 1 8 A30 I 100.0VA 1 1 MAU REQUEST FOR WORK Party Requesting Service: City of Port Townsend Public Works Party Providing Service: Jefferson County Department of Public Works Jefferson County Project: BST Aggregate Purchase Description of Requested Service: Purchase BST aggregate on behalf of the City of Port Townsend Location of Requested Service: City of Port Townsend Cape George Pit Dates of Requested Service: No sooner than 02/01/2026, but prior to April 2026. Estimate and Terms: The City is requesting that the County purchase 3/8" BST and 1/4" chip seal aggregate from the County's supplier on behalf of the City. This purchase is in anticipation of the County performing chip seal work on select City streets in 2026. This partnership is mutually beneficial to the City and County by utilizing the skills, equipment, and capacity of the County to assist the City in street maintenance. This Task Order is for the purchase of 1,400 tons of 3/8" to #4 BST aggregate and 500 tons of 1/4" to #8 aggregate at the bid price of $56.92 per ton plus 9.4% WSST (County Rate). It also includes a 4% County processing markup, which brings the total to $123,046.47. This Task Order, under the existing ILA, also provides for a $5,000 contingency to account for slight variation in delivered quantity bringing the estimated authorized total to $128,046. Deliveries shall occur Monday thru Friday, excluding holidays (i.e., Martin Luther King, Presidents Day). The City will coordinate delivery directly with County's supplier to ensure availability of City staff, loader, etc. City will make payment to County within 30 days of delivery. Requesting Agency Official: ❑ Approved ❑ Denied Providing Agency Official: Date Date Page 1 of 1 REQUEST FOR WORK Party Requesting Service: City of Port Townsend Public Works ("City") Party Providing Service: Jefferson County Public Works ("County") Jefferson County Project: City of Port Townsend Chip Seal Application 2026 Description of Requested Service: Chip seal application on roads outlined in Exhibit A on behalf of the Citv of Port Townsend Location of Requested Service: See Exhibit A Dates of Requested Service: Prior to October 1, 2026 Estimate and Terms: 1) The City of Port Townsend is requesting the County to apply 3/8-inch and 1/4-inch chip seal and fog seal on select City streets outlined in Exhibit A. The partnership is mutually beneficial to the City and County by utilizing the skills, equipment, and capacity of the County to assist in the City in street maintenance. 2) Work will occur Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The City will coordinate directly with County to ensure availability of City staff and equipment to support County including, but not limited to, public notification, road preparation work, brooming, and traffic control. 3) The City and County will work together to develop a mutually acceptable schedule as the season progresses. 4) The City recognizes that many factors can influence the speed at which work progresses including the number of mobilizations between streets, weather, equipment malfunction, or unexpected County needs. The County will endeavor to complete the work efficiently and will work closely with City staff on scheduling issues. 5) Under a separate Task Order, the County has purchased chip rock for this work, and the City has reimbursed the County for this purchase. The City will provide this chip rock from its Cape George pit and will provide a loader with operator to load County trucks at this site. 6) The City will create an account with Albina Asphalt in Vancouver, WA for the CRS-2P emulsion and CSS-1 (50/50) fog seal. This will allow direct billing by the vendor to the City for these products. It is anticipated that the County will coordinate the ordering of liquid asphalt products on the City's behalf. 7) The City will be responsible for road closures and resident notification. The County will provide most of the daily traffic control as needed, which may be supplemented by available City staff. 8) The City is responsible for all roadway preparation including patching, sweeping, grading, brush cutting, crack sealing, ditching, shoulder preparation, centerline or edge guide marking, and final pavement markings. The County is providing chip seal only. Other work may be arranged with the County through a separate Task Order. 9) The City will provide broom(s) for sweeping chip sealed roads prior to second chip seal shots and fog sealing by the County. The County will provide guidance on best practices for chip seal sweeping. The County may provide additional brooming as needed. 10) The County's current overhead rate of 30% will be added to any job costs that the County incurs. This rate supersedes the rate stated in the 2009 Interlocal Agreement (15%). The County keeps accurate records and daily timesheets for projects. 11) The City recognizes that the County is not a for -profit contractor and cannot supply a bid for this work. Equipment and labor are billed on an hourly basis, and the City is responsible for paying all costs incurred by the County for City work. 12) The estimated cost for the County's labor and equipment for this project is $230,800 including overhead markup. The overall cost of the project with City -supplied materials included is $524,370. The County cannot guarantee a "not -to -exceed" price; however, the County will closely monitor progress on the project and will communicate with the City project manager on a daily basis. If it appears the work will exceed the estimated costs outlined above, the County will seek authorization before proceeding further. 13) The City will make payment to County within 30 days upon receipt of invoice. 14) The County has a track record of providing high quality chip seals; however, no warranty can be offered on this project at the potential expense of County taxpayers. Any return work will be billed as stated above. 15) Claims made for property damage, including damage to utilities, within the City while the County is engaged in work for and at the direction of the City shall be the City's responsibility to settle and resolve. Requesting Agency Official ❑ Approved ❑ Denied Providing Agency Official Date Date EXHIBIT A ROAD DATA % OF ROAD BEGIN END FROM TO LENGTH WIDTH PROJECT AREA NAME INTERSECT. INTERSECT. M.P. M.P. (MILES) (FEET) BY AREA (SY) SAN JUAN AVENUE (SHOT 1) Lopez Avenue Admiralty Ave. 0.00 0.35 0.35 28 5.38% 5,749 SAN JUAN AVENUE (SHOT 2) Lopez Avenue Admiralty Ave. 0.00 0.35 0.35 28 5.38% 5,749 SAN JUAN AVENUE (SHOT 3) Lopez Avenue Admiralty Ave. 0.00 0.35 0.35 28 5.38% 5,749 SAN JUAN AVENUE (SHOT 1) Admralty Ave Haines St. 0.00 0.18 0.18 24 2.37% 2,534 SAN JUAN AVENUE (SHOT 2) Admralty Ave Haines St. 0.00 0.18 0.18 24 2.37% 2,534 COOK AVENUE (SHOT 1) Albatross Street Elmira St. 0.00 0.15 0.15 20 1.65% 1,760 COOK AVENUE (SHOT 2) Albatross Street Elmira St. 0.00 0.15 0.15 20 1.65% 1,760 COOK AVENUE (SHOT 3) Albatross Street Elmira St. 0.00 0.15 0.15 20 1.65% 1,760 MONROE STREET (SHOT 1) Water Street Jackson Street 0.00 0.51 0.51 22 6.16% 6,582 MONROE STREET (SHOT 2 - 1/4") Water Street Jackson Street 0.00 0.51 0.51 22 6.16% 6,582 MONROE SHOULDERS (FOG ONL) Water Street Jackson Street 0.00 0.51 0.51 16 4.48% 4,787 SHERIDAN STREET (SHOT 1) W Sims Way 19th Street 0.00 0.75 0.75 22 9.06% 9,680 SHERIDAN STREET (SHOT 2 - 1/4") W. Sims Way 19th Street 0.00 0.75 0.75 22 9.06% 9,680 SHERIDAN SHOULDERS (1/4") W Sims Way 19th Street 0.00 0.75 0.75 16 6.59% 7,040 SHERIDAN STREET (SHOT 1) 19th Street Hastings Ave. 0.00 0.44 0.44 22 5.31% 5,679 SHERIDAN STREET (SHOT 2) 19th Street Hastings Ave. 0.00 0.44 0.44 22 5.31% 5,679 JACKSON STREET IvbnoreSt(end) QStreet 0.00 0.46 0.46 22 5.56% 5,937 BELLSTREET Cook Ave. E. Sapphire St. 0.00 0.27 0.27 20 2.96% 3,168 ARIZONA STREET Cook Ave. Emma St 0.00 0.07 0.07 20 0.77% 821 EMMA STREET Arizona PI Emerald St 0.00 0.05 0.05 20 0.55% 587 EMERALD STREET Cook Ave. Emma St 0.00 0.11 0.11 20 1.21% 1,291 WILLAMETTE STREET Cook Ave. East Sapphire St 0.00 0.22 0.22 22 2.66% 2,839 MAGNOLIA STREET Bell St East Sapphire St 0.00 0.36 0.36 22 4.35% 4,646 MASON STREET 53rdSt East Sapphire St 0.00 0.31 0.31 20 3.40% 3,637 POLK STREET (SHOT 1) Lawrence Alley 0.00 0.03 0.03 18 0.30% 317 POLK STREET (SHOT 2) Lawrence Alley 0.00 0.03 0.03 18 0.30% 317 8.430 100.00% 106,867 City0f Port Townsen Agenda Bill AB 26-013 Meeting Date: February 2, 2026 Agenda Item: Consent VIILE ® Regular Business Meeting ❑ Workshop/Study Session ❑ Special Business Meeting Submitted By: Mike Connelly, PW Project Engineer Date Submitted: January 29, 2026 Department: Public Works Contact Phone: 360-531-2761 SUBJECT: Change Order Authorization: Increase Contract Value for the Mill Road and Discovery Road Improvements Due to Unforeseen Subgrade Conditions and Improve Drainage CATEGORY: ❑x Consent Staff Report BUDGET IMPACT: ❑ Resolution Expenditure Amount: $10,000 ❑ Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes ❑ No ❑x Contract Approval ❑x Other: Contract Amendment Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted) 3-Year Strategic Plan: 4 - Ensure sustainable future for public services and facilities Cost Allocation Fund: 103 Street SUMMARY STATEMENT: Staff requests approval of a contract amendment increasing the value of the Mill Road and Discovery Road Improvements contract with Seton Construction, Inc. due to a change order associated with subgrade conditions and to raise the road to improve drainage on Discovery Road. On October 20, 2025, City Council awarded the Mill Road and Discovery Road Improvements project to Seton Construction, Inc. in the amount of $221,760 (Agenda Bill 25-097). The project included targeted pavement rehabilitation, drainage improvements, and roadway reshaping to address long-standing pavement failures and surface drainage issues at the SR-20 Discovery Road and Mill Road intersection. Construction activities commenced on January 20t", in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. During construction on Discovery Road and Mill Road intersection, city staff evaluated the road height and subgrade conditions once the existing pavement was removed. To improve drainage and the structural integrity of the street, staff directed the contractor to increase the elevation of the street. Additional work was required, includes: Placement of additional imported crushed gravel surfacing • Construction of a stronger roadway section capable of supporting traffic demands and improving drainage that will prevent premature pavement failure The proposed change order increases contract quantities for excavation and imported material and adjusts the contract value accordingly. This work is necessary to ensure the roadway performs as intended and aligns with the City's goal of long-lasting repair in its transportation infrastructure. Approval of this change order will increase the total contract amount by $10,000, bringing the revised contract total to $231,760. Funding for this increase will be provided through Transportation Benefit District. Staff recommends approval of the contract amendment increasing the contract value for the Mill Road and Discovery Road Improvements project. 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 to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment and approve change order with Seton Construction, Inc. ALTERNATIVES: ❑ Take No Action ❑ Refer to Committee ❑ Refer to Staff ❑ Postpone Action ❑ Remove from Consent Agenda ❑ Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance ❑ Other: Agenda Bill AB26-014 Meeting Date: February 2, 2026 10f Portbbbbv��^ ����� ; �����°"�, �,, �u�a Agenda Item: Consent VIII.F ® Regular Business Meeting Townsen ❑ Workshop/Study Session ❑ Special Business Meeting iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillillillillillillilliillillillillillillillillilillillillillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillilillillillillillilillillillillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillilillillillillillilillillillillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillilillillillillillilillillillillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillilillillillillillilillillillillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillilillillillillillilillillillillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillilillillillillillilillillillillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillilillillillillillilillillillilililI Submitted By: Jodi Adams and Cynthia Shaffer Date Submitted: 2-2-2026 Department: Finance and People & Performance Contact Phone: 360-379-5045 SUBJECT: Update to the classification schedule by moving the Arts and Culture Coordinator position from grade 614 to 616 CATEGORY: BUDGET IMPACT: ❑x Consent ❑ Resolution Expenditure Amount: ❑ Staff Report ❑ Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes ❑x No ❑ ❑ Contract Approval ❑ Other: Discussion Item ❑ Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted) ❑ 3-Year Strategic Plan: N/A Cost Allocation Fund: 199 Community Services SUMMARY STATEMENT: Requesting approval to reclassify the Arts and Culture Coordinator position from grade 614 to grade 616. The Arts and Culture Coordinator role was newly established for the City in 2025. It has since proven to be a critical function within the department. Over the past several months, the position has been formally evaluated and determined to require a higher level of responsibility, independent judgment, and discretion than originally anticipated. If approved, this reclassification will reflect the position's expanded scope, including increased autonomy; responsibility for budget and grant management; and the planning, prioritization, and execution of complex projects, and program development. These changes will allow the position to operate more independently and create greater efficiencies within the department while supporting the City's arts and culture initiatives. ATTACHMENTS: Updated classification schedule 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 to update the classification schedule by moving the Arts and Culture Coordinator position from grade 614 to 616. ALTERNATIVES: ❑x Take No Action ❑ Refer to Committee ❑ Refer to Staff ❑x Postpone Action ❑x Remove from Consent Agenda ❑ Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance ❑ Other: CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND NON -BARGAINING EMPLOYEE POSITION CLASSIFICATION SALARY SCHEDULE BUDGET 2026, Salary Schedule effective February 2, 2026 Elected Officials Classification Minimum Maximum Mayor $ 13,500 $ 13,500 Councilmembers $ 9,300 $ 9,300 Non Represented Employees Range Classification Step 1 Step 9 600 City Manager $ 244,311 $ 244,311 631 City Attorney $ 154,915 $ 192,094 631 Chief of Police $ 154,915 $ 192,094 630 Public Works Director $ 147,538 $ 182,947 630 Finance and Technology Director $ 147,538 $ 182,947 629 Planning & Community Development Director $ 140,512 $ 174,235 629 Community Services Director $ 140,512 $ 174,235 628 Deputy Police Chief $ 133,821 $ 165,938 628 Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer $ 133,821 $ 165,938 627 Deputy Public Works Director/Engineering Svcs Mgr $ 127,449 $ 158,037 627 Director of People & Performance $ 127,449 $ 158,037 627 City Engineer $ 127,449 $ 158,037 626 Assistant City Engineer $ 121,380 $ 150,511 625 Prosecuting Atty/Asst City Attorney $ 115,600 $ 143,344 625 Human Resources Manager $ 115,600 $ 143,344 625 Communications & Marketing Director $ 115,600 $ 143,344 624 Planning Manager $ 110,095 $ 136,518 624 Civil Engineer III $ 110,095 $ 136,518 624 Public Works Operations Manager - Streets $ 110,095 $ 136,518 624 PW Ops Manager - Water $ 110,095 $ 136,518 624 PW Ops Manager - WWTP $ 110,095 $ 136,518 623 Library Director $ 104,852 $ 130,017 623 Finance Manager $ 104,852 $ 130,017 623 Building Official $ 104,852 $ 130,017 623 Project Manager III $ 104,852 $ 130,017 622 Parks & Facilities Manager $ 99,859 $ 123,826 622 Communications & Marketing Manager $ 99,859 $ 123,826 622 Civil Engineer II $ 99,859 $ 123,826 622 Accounting Manager $ 99,859 $ 123,826 622 City Clerk $ 99,859 $ 123,826 621 Project Manager II $ 95,104 $ 117,929 620 Library Manager - Public & Tec Svs $ 90,575 $ 112,314 620 Library Manager - Youth Services $ 90,575 $ 112,314 620 Senior Planner $ 90,575 $ 112,314 620 Civil Engineer 1 $ 90,575 $ 112,314 620 Finance & Budget Analyst $ 90,575 $ 112,314 620 Long Range Planner (Limited Term) $ 90,575 $ 112,314 619 Project Manager 1 $ 86,262 $ 106,965 618 Civil Engineer EIT $ 82,155 $ 101,872 618 Housing Grants Coordinator $ 82,155 $ 101,872 617 Public Records Officer $ 78,243 $ 97,021 617 1 Human Resources Specialist or Generalist $ 78,243 $ 97,021 617 Executive Assistant to City Manager $ 78,243 $ 97,021 616 Payroll Administrator $ 74,517 $ 92,401 616 Deputy City Clerk $ 74,517 $ 92,401 616 Legal Assistant $ 74,517 $ 92,401 616 Legal Assistant/Deputy Clerk $ 74,517 $ 92,401 616 Arts & Culture Coordinator $ 74,517 $ 92,401 615 Executive Assistant to Chief of Police $ 70,968 $ 88,001 610 Navigator $ 55,605 $ 68,951 Hourly Part -Time Positions $ - $ - 612 Human Resources Assistant $ 29.47 $ 36.55 Library Assitant Substitute $ 20.95 $ 20.95 603 Library Courier $ 19.00 $ 23.56 601 Library Page $ 17.23 $ 21.37 Reserve and Seasonal Positions ** Seasonals not included in Total FTE count Seasonal Workers $ 24.52 $ 24.52 CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND UNION/REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE POSITION CLASSIFICATION SALARY SCHEDULE BUDGET 2026, Salary Schedule effective February 2, 2026 Union/Represented Employees Grade Classification Minimum/hr Maximum/hr ** 31 IT Network Administrator $ 48.01 $ 54.49 29.5 Accountant $ 41.40 $ 46.97 29.3 JAssociate Planner $ 39.95 $ 48.33 29.3 GIS III $ 39.95 $ 48.33 29 Master Electrician $ 39.18 $ 44.50 29 Crew Chief $ 39.18 $ 44.50 25 IT Technical Support $ 38.46 $ 43.73 23 Building Inspector $ 37.55 $ 42.67 23 Code Compliance Officer $ 37.55 $ 42.67 23 Public Works Inspector $ 37.55 $ 42.67 23 Crew Chief Apprentice $ 37.55 $ 42.67 23 GIS 11 $ 37.55 $ 42.67 23 Journey -level Electrician $ 37.55 $ 42.67 23 Project Accounting Specialist 111 $ 37.55 $ 42.67 21 Operator 11 $ 36.46 $ 41.41 21 Police Records Lead $ 36.46 $ 41.41 19 Assistant Planner $ 35.86 $ 40.72 19 Finance Specialist $ 35.86 $ 40.72 19 Land Use Specialist $ 35.86 $ 40.72 19 Project Accounting Specialist 11 $ 35.86 $ 40.72 19 Purchasing/Contracts Specialist $ 35.86 $ 40.72 17 Mechanic $ 34.80 $ 39.55 15 Apprentice Electrician $ 34.04 $ 38.52 15 Operator 1 $ 34.04 $ 38.52 15 Finance Technician $ 34.04 $ 38.52 13 Finance Tech III $ 30.70 $ 34.84 13 JAssociate Librarian $ 30.70 $ 34.84 13 Police Clerk $ 30.70 $ 34.84 13 Public Works/Engineering Support Specialist III $ 30.70 $ 34.84 13 Permit Technician III $ 30.70 $ 34.84 13 Project Accounting Specialist 1 $ 30.70 $ 34.84 13 Utility Billing / Collection Specialist $ 30.70 $ 34.84 13 Public Experience Liaison Coordinator $ 30.70 $ 34.84 11 Parks, Rec & Comm Services Admin Support Spec $ 28.50 $ 32.27 11 Public Experience Liaison $ 28.50 $ 32.27 11 Permit Technician 11 $ 28.50 $ 32.27 11 GIS 1 $ 28.50 $ 32.27 9 Community Services Officer $ 27.98 $ 32.00 9 Finance Tech 11 $ 27.98 $ 32.00 9 Maintenance Worker $ 27.98 $ 32.00 9 Permit Technician 1 $ 27.98 $ 32.00 9 Public Works/Engineering Support Specialist 11 $ 27.98 $ 32.00 9 Library Associate $ 27.98 $ 32.00 7 Maintenance Worker Apprentice $ 27.06 $ 30.74 7 GIS Apprentice $ 27.06 $ 30.74 7 Administrative Assistant $ 27.06 $ 30.74 7 Facilities Custodian $ 27.06 $ 30.74 7 Finance Tech 1 $ 27.06 $ 30.74 6 Library Assistant 11 $ 23.24 $ 26.10 5 Library Assistant $ 22.14 $ 24.86 Police Officer $ 41.53 $ 47.67 A Police Officer Entry Level $ 37.39 Sergeant $ 53.40 1 $ 58.40 PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA February 2, 2026 A. Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants (None) B. Approval of Minutes: December 8, 2025 C. Appointments/Reappointments: Equity, Access, and Rights Advisory Board D. Authorizing for the City Manager to Sign a Task Order Under the Existing Interlocal Agreement (ILA) Between the City and the County to Perform Chip Seal on City Streets and Purchase Materials from County's Supplier E. Change Order Authorization: Increase Contract Value for the Mill Road and Discovery Road Improvements Due to Unforeseen Subgrade Conditions and Improve Drainage F. Arts and Culture Coordinator Reclassification Action: Move to adopt the consent agenda or request to remove any individual item from the consent agenda. 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New Business, A. Authorization to Apply for Landmark Tree Designation at the Golf Park Dear Members of the City Council of the City of Port Townsend: I am writing to add my small voice to the many who have requested that the City of Port Townsend authorize the consideration of a "landmark tree" designation for the Douglas fir at the entrance to Camas Prairie Park. In January 2025, my husband, Dan Casali, and I had the honor of finding that this Douglas fir, "the Hanging Tree" was still alive and growing on the golf course property. This is same tree which was described in Jefferson County's "late I960s-early 70s ... nomination with the U.S. Department of Interior's National Park Service to include the tree on the National Register of Historic Places." [See, Dr. Alexandra Peck, University of British Columbia, to Members of Port Townsend City Council, I/I3/2025] I believe that a photograph of this Douglas fir, which I took on I/I4/I5, is included in the record for this matter now before you. The history and significance of this particular tree was well laid out for you in Dr. Peck's I/I3/2025 letter. Because Alexandra is my daughter, I had known about the tree and its role in Port Townsend's history long before I set out to find it. The terrible event for which the tree stands witness occurred about 150 years ago, in a time period that seems so distant and so very strange to us now who weren't there then. Yet, the far reaching legacies of hate, racism, and vigilante "frontier justice" endure and still impact the people and families who were so greatly harmed by Kia-a-han's untimely and horrible demise. There were, also, at least two other documented racist lynchings which occurred in Port Townsend during that same time period. This doesn't have to be an ignored or forgotten, "inconvenient history" interwoven with very real, but seemingly discounted, intergenerational trauma. Today, in our own time, we can face our community's regrettable, ugly past and do our best to make the amends we can. Acknowledging what happened and authorizing that this tree to be reviewed for landmark status under our City Code, I believe, is a good place to begin and the very least we can do. Thank you so much for your kind consideration of this application. Sincerely yours Debra Kronenberg ty0f Po rt lOwnsen Agenda Bill AB26-010 Meeting Date: February 2, 2026 Agenda Item: X.A ® Regular Business Meeting ❑ Workshop/Study Session ❑ Special Business Meeting Submitted By: Steve King, PW Director; Shelly Leavens, Communications Director; Melody Sky Weaver, Community Services Director Date Submitted: January 29, 2026 Department: Public Works Contact Phone: 360-379-5090 SUBJECT: Authorization to apply for Landmark Tree designation at the Golf Park CATEGORY: BUDGET IMPACT: N/A ❑ Consent ❑ Resolution Expenditure Amount: $ ❑xStaff Report ❑ Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes ❑ No ❑ ❑ Contract Approval ❑x Other: ❑ Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted) ❑ 3-Year Strategic Plan: 4 - Ensure sustainable future for public services and facilities Cost Allocation Fund: Choose an item, . SUMMARY STATEMENT: This agenda item provides background information and a recommendation to the City Council concerning the application process for a Landmark Tree designation at the City's Golf Park. The subject tree has gained public attention and is a sensitive cultural resource. This agenda item is not a decision on whether to designate the tree as a landmark tree, but rather a decision on whether to submit the applications for the review process as outlined in the City code. Background The City has a landmark tree program as authorized under Chapter 12.24.050 PTMC. This section of code allows applications to be submitted to the Public Works Department, reviewed by the Parks Board, and approved or denied by the Public Works Director. Only five landmark trees have been designated since the program was initiated in 2003. Two applications have been made for a Douglas Fir tree located at the City's Golf Park: one on March 18, 2025 by Richard Hefley, and one on September 10, 2025, by Native Connections Action Group. As part of the process, the landowner must provide concurrence for the application since the City Council governs real property actions. Staff is submitting this request for the City Council to authorize the application by providing the authority of the City Manager to sign the application on behalf of the City as the landowner. Location cif Tree The tree is a Douglas Fir located along the entrance of the City's Golf Park as shown below. View cif Iree f on? BlaineStreet These applications have also been shared with the lessee of the Golf Park, the Friends of the Port Townsend Golf Park. The process for Landmark tree designation involves review by the Parks, Recreation, Trees, and Trails Advisory Board, staff review, and a decision by the Public Works Director. Before a decision is made, due diligence is performed to make sure the property owner is agreeable to the designation as well as evaluation for whether or not the tree meets Landmark requirements or if there are other public interests interfering such as streets, sidewalks, and utilities. Staff also recommends that an arborist evaluation of the tree be performed to assess its current health and any risk the tree poses to humans and property in an urban environment. Landmark Trees receive special protections and are eligible for City assistance in stewardship of the tree. However, before this process can proceed, there needs to be a complete application meaning that the property owner must approve of the application. Cultural Resources This tree is a recorded archaeology site (45JE00061) and is protected under RCW 27.53. Tribal consultation Due to the cultural history of the tree known and shared through generations of people who live locally and regionally, as well as histories researched and presented alongside the Landmark Tree application, City staff suggested to former Mayor David J. Faber to conduct formal Tribal consultation before proceeding with the application process. Tribal consultation was recommended in order to better understand the significance of the tree to local and regional Tribes, and to hear their perspectives on the Landmark status and applications that have been submitted. The timeline of consultation follows: • April 23, 2025 — Tribal consultation letters were sent by then -Mayor David J. Faber and City Manager John Mauro to Tribal Council Chairs at Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, and Suquamish Tribe. • June 17, 2025 and September 22, 2025 — Meetings held with City staff, Deputy Mayor Amy Howard, and Jamestown Tribe Vice -Chair Loni Greninger and Tribal staff. • November 19, 2025 — Letter supporting Landmark Tree status received from Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Allie Taylor. • January 14, 2026 — Meeting held with Chemakum Tribal Council Chair Rosalee Walz, members of Tribal Council, and a Chemakum community member. The City did not hear back from any of the other contacted Tribes for consultation. Golf Park This application has also been shared with the Friends of the Golf Park, lessee of the Golf Park. The lease under Section 9 Maintenance, has strict provisions around tree care. The Friends have been instructed by staff not to prune the tree unless otherwise instructed. Next Steps If the City Council authorizes this application, staff will conduct a full review of the application and information as outlined in the attached code and application process. This review will include the City hiring a certified arborist to develop a tree risk assessment as well as an overall recommendation for tree care. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends the City Council authorize application of the subject tree for evaluation and determination on whether the tree should be designated as a City landmark tree. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Application — Richard Hefley 2. Application — Native Connections Action Group 3. Tribal Consultation Letters sent to four Tribes 4. Letter received from Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe 5. City Code 6. Staff Review Process CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to authorize the application for consideration of designation of a landmark tree located on land owned by the City at the Port Townsend Golf Park. 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: Landmark Tree Nomination #01 The I langing Tree Camas Prairie Golf Park Page 2 of 15 Author: Richard R Hefley Consulting Arborist — TRAQ Certified — ISA# PN784A 03/18/2025 NARRATIVE: I recommend that the Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) located east of the Camas Prairie Golf Course entry from Blaine Street be designated a Landmark Tree of Port Townsend WA. This tree possesses every trait the Landmark Application requests; Criteria #01, "The tree has significance associated with a historical person, place or event;" According to oral traditions of the Chemakum and S'Klallam tribes and documented in Dungeness Massacre and Other Regional Tales, Mary Ann Lambert, 1961, Kia-a-han, a prominent Chemakum sub - chief and signer of the Point No Point Treaty of 1855, was hanged from this tree in the latter half of the 19th century. Criteria #02, "The tree has attained significant size in height, caliper, or canopy spread for its age and species:". Examining old photographs from Thomas W. Camfield's Port Townsend, An Illustrated History, 2000, a 1913 photograph of the tree (page 429) shows this same tree to be a mature Douglas Fir at that date, its canopy weathered and showing gaps of missing limbs, a condition currently known as a Veteran Tree and indicative of advanced age. It is a certainty that this tree was of an age and size and location to be present for the reported hanging of Kia a han. Criteria #03, "The tree has unique or uncommon aesthetic qualities for its species;" This is the very description of a Veteran Tree. Though hollowed out by decay and limbs broken from likely two centuries of storms, the health of the tree appears to be fair. There is ample foliage of good color, moderate growth, no visible fungal conks indicating active decay. Criteria #04. "The tree is prominently visible to the public, along a major road or near a public place;" This tree has always been a prominently located and visible tree, and was far more prominent in the 1913 photograph where it appears to be the only mature tree standing on the west -facing hillside between the Lincoln School building and the lower western end of Lawrence Street. Criteria #05, "The tree possesses rare horticulture value." From the limited number of photos I have examined of Port Townsend circa 1900, this Douglas Fir appears to be one of the oldest. Photos from this period are remarkable mostly for their lack of mature trees, especially within this Happy Valley corridor's western facing slopes connecting Kah Tai Lagoon to North Beach. This area is reputed to have been maintained by tribes as a prairie to facilitate the growth of valuable plants, and later by settlers as good farmland and for grazing cattle. Admiralty LandCare -Richard R. Hefley, Consulting Arborist— ISA #PN-0784A — TRAQ Qualified Assessor - 360-385-2921— PO Box 177, 101 Reinier Road - Nordland WA. 98358 - rkhefley@olvpen.com Page 3 of 15 Given the structural flaws associated with being a Veteran Tree, the hollow trunk and broken limbs, a TRAQTree Risk Assessment should be conducted of this tree and steps taken to mitigate moderate risks to persons, property, and infrastructure. Until such a time as these actions can be taken, I recommend that access to the tree from the paved portion of the Golf Course entry (Scott Street?) moving eastward to a distance of approximately 100' from the tree be restricted for access, a risk zone. (see aerial photo on following page) One "frisbee golf" pole located near the canopy edge of the tree should be moved out of this risk zone. It is my hope that to facilitate the longer term survival of this veteran Landmark Tree that the non- native lawn areas in this risk zone be converted to Camas Prairie. I am conducting more research into the history of this tree, but recent pruning actions taken on this tree, as well as justifiable concerns expressed by the maintenance chief of the golf course, make swift actions desirable. This tree was brought to the attention of the Parks Recreation, Trees, Trails Advisory Board via a letter from Dr. Alexandra M. Peck Ph.D. Her letter was prompted by the removal of a large lower scaffold limb on the east side of the tree by the golf course maintenance staff. This removed scaffold limb is likely to have been the limb used in the killing of Kia-a-han. I have recovered one 4' section of this limb, and urged the Golf Course maintenance staff to locate other sections on site if possible. These portions of the tree are likely to have a high cultural value to local tribes. I did note brush piles in the south-west corner of the golf course that may contain more pieces of this scaffold limb. I urge the City of Port Townsend to request the golf course to not remove this brush until it has been examined. Again, the wood of this scaffold limb is probably of cultural importance to local tribes, and all who love history. Admiralty LandCare -Richard R. Hefley, Consulting Arborist— ISA #PN-0784A — TRAQ Qualified Assessor - 360-385-2921— PO Box 177, 101 Reinier Road - Nordland WA. 98358 - rkhefley@olvpen.com Page 4 of 15 OBSERVATIONS: Aerial showing location of the tree and the likeliest direction of failure/falling (triangle shape) The Red Line indicates a (very approximate) zone of risk that should be restricted until the tree is thoroughly evaluated. The tree has a pronounced preponderance of canopy and trunk weight on the south-east side, making this the likeliest direction of failure, but with an extremely hollowed trunk, it is not impossible for a fracture to occur at any location on the trunk, making the fall direction unreliable. Admiralty LandCare -Richard R. Hefley, Consulting Arborist— ISA #PN-0784A—TRAQ Qualified Assessor - 360-385-2921— PO Box 177, 101 Reinier Road - Nordland WA. 98358 - rkhefley@olvpen.com Page 5 of 15 r This tree was brought to the A� attention of the Parks Recreation, ; Trees, Trails Advisory Board via a letter from Dr. Alexandra M. Peck Ph.D. Her letter was prompted by the removal of a large lower scaffold limb on the east side of the tree. This removed limb is likely to have been the limb used for the killing of Kia-a-han. I have recovered one 4' section of this limb, and urged the Golf Course maintenance staff to locate other sections on site if possible. These portions of the tree are likely to have a high cultural value to local tribes. The Hanging Tree — looking north-west. Admiralty LandCare -Richard R. Hefley, Consulting Arborist— ISA #PN-0784A — TRAQ Qualified Assessor - 360-385-2921— PO Box 177, 101 Reinier Road - Nordland WA. 98358 - rkhefley@olvpen.com Page 6 of 15 Note the "corrected lean" towards the south-east. The vertical Blue line through center of trunk at the base indicates how the tree should have grown had it not been impacted at some point, likely by a strong north-westerly wind. The tree has since regained vertical growth, but is now predisposed to fall in the direction of the lean due to the weight of trunk and foliage. Hanging Tree looking south west. This tree has a slight "corrected lean" towards the south-east Admiralty LandCare -Richard R. Hefley, Consulting Arborist— ISA #PN-0784A — TRAQ Qualified Assessor - 360-385-2921— PO Box 177, 101 Reinier Road - Nordland WA. 98358 - rkhefley@olvpen.com Page 7 of 15 A break, decay, and new growth in the upper canopy. These are hallmarks of a veteran tree. Admiralty LandCare -Richard R. Hefley, Consulting Arborist— ISA #PN-0784A — TRAQ Qualified Assessor - 360-385-2921— PO Box 177, 101 Reinier Road - Nordland WA. 98358 - rkhefley@olvpen.com Page 8 of 15 The Hanging Tree looking south. Admiralty LandCare -Richard R. Hefley, Consulting Arborist— ISA #PN-0784A — TRAQ Qualified Assessor - 360-385-2921— PO Box 177, 101 Reinier Road - Nordland WA. 98358 - rkhefley@olvpen.com Page 9 of 15 The Hanging Tree looking east. The grassy areas within approximately 100' of the tree are the areas I am recommending that entry be restricted to. I am hopeful this area can be included as a natural extention of the Camas Prairie. These natural maintenance techniques and native plant areas are more conducive to the health of native trees than non-native lawn grasses requiring frequent mowing, fertilization, watering, and treatment of pathogens. Admiralty LandCare -Richard R. Hefley, Consulting Arborist— ISA #PN-0784A—TRAQ Qualified Assessor - 360-385-2921— PO Box 177, 101 Reinier Road - Nordland WA. 98358 - rkhefley@olvpen.com Page 10 of 15 Hanging Tree looking east with marker stone. Admiralty LandCare -Richard R. Hefley, Consulting Arborist— ISA #PN-0784A—TRAQ Qualified Assessor - 360-385-2921— PO Box 177, 101 Reinier Road - Nordland WA. 98358 - rkhefley@olvpen.com Page 11 of 15 Scaffold limb removed. Though there is extensive decay both withing this limb and extending into the trunk of the tree, this decay appears to have been "contained" by the live wood of the tree that increases in size each year. A brief glance at the live wood remaining here shows close to one hundred growth rings, that's 100 years of survival following the onset of the decay pathogen. Admiralty LandCare -Richard R. Hefley, Consulting Arborist— ISA #PN-0784A—TRAQ Qualified Assessor - 360-385-2921— PO Box 177, 101 Reinier Road - Nordland WA. 98358 - rkhefley@olvpen.com Page 12 of 15 Admiralty LandCare -Richard R. Hefley, Consulting Arborist— ISA #PN-0784A — TRAQ Qualified Assessor - 360-385-2921— PO Box 177, 101 Reinier Road - Nordland WA. 98358 - rkhefley@olvpen.com Page 13 of 15 91 AL,EXANDRA M., PbIK, Plfs,11 "Ixk(,Ltn (, hur Grr. 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NI-V alua»aawauuaatuwsumcum'aowd S'Kk,,wHaTn hjrooirv, ajmd cuhtir�d rnival in Jcffinson and (AaHani counucs, and I 11.1"VC and publishcd inkc-ii-mvely on Florl [o'qA,nscwFs Mili%c pasi, F(A- ahMOM, �1 deLade, ruin cpi4h, has urulmluamu,urml S'K ' UJawn ami ("hermtkurn hi"ooly, and l 16,1141c", acl�cd �s an rconm,fllant fipr nuracrou's, l(Kal oribcs" and tnvmirwcs"':ics UinufivcF Farm w Odci-N% thuni'm Hmna Oys.4cr ( 'fmnpan"y, Ne,i,,jla (A[d T1mc Ufi,uuiumuqua, Oic Clufnakpunt TrOv, -,kncl Quitiniper Ll'rskariun L'noxisahst 1"Olo"),ship, to 11,11TIC a fc,&. Furthermorc, I am "bun of Otc, '�ournal" in 11"4:r5honf"ron, arld 11 havc- coinpfle'd a dl'mahase and rna;"a ofne"411V 400 locrd !'ows So"j,';Imhcant lo SAO-aH'am and ("hem,,,Atun lnlrAcwculors, thic l' fimrn ks' jvr'u'c'd criltra'im-e ,dong Blau rw Sircet, you are wmrF ly!r, a lamrtwea Lhaugds ra tice to your umrnicidimic rright, unc1torcd by as hgl'n gray boOdca" ScriningtV uorcrn,xt kab1c,, fl'uus (rcc" Imam w wa, a trim'011 ing p'asl Jm'Kl c0f'virs a suer remmulcl of, Jlorru rolc in anfl4nidigcmous' violcricc. It lx'as here whicru a Chcnnakiuna ni,,ut namcd Kiam,adum wa's' �,��C I Wj�ljj yrlich'("d by a vig"flm uIt tVtra I qph a C nsurf, Han,!wd fromi thc fir nec's tnrnnchcs, Krail- u-hinil was accused ofkffling a rc,,atning mcc� who befongeg'l qua Perciva] Cho nf�.wrhin, it non-'Mitivc la rt-ner rum C hi mac can. ("hambcrfin had pocvicusly rec6ved warnings alliout hL,,, wld Im'd whia tcirro6z)od the o,"wrruuunmtuumlm y1 lamtnlumlt, lo loc't'vv his wdy-war(I hviviloo 'alml avc'6cl fioher bc wmouriccd that -IndianS" C'O'Uld ITUnt the swers. proOdcd that thq,, rcl.-Airt ffic kill to, thc fiinncr, rovhtm wmld then sharic the throw humt1cr, As ImA would lw,-,c ma, Illaa"aa-han spotted oncof 111C ccr'A"s ncar Ancicrwn Lake, agjtj pfr(ujyj pd Y fircd his shw Amicqial ing a sharc, �fl hs prize,, he, ctnnl�ldcd (Tizurnbethr], Imil, "vas 611cxphcatfl� n1d, vaith aingell by thc' rcsponse" 11c, lllaawl To SW111cwt Praill"w, �,vhctka Ohe o- MA� Jocatcd, Chaniberhn'srowlla, a S'KLdkcrn woman farndli,,ir with hcr lliustmnd's temper, had mu crc,,ily O'Wls ludling srum, ln ttrr rnic"'imune" ( oirk>,Imlvd a posse of Poo rownscild citizen's lo "'c'arch fivr Kia-a-han and cnact vigi[,,,rrac justice,,,, Afic.r many, futilc a"LITIpts" the group appn"n'tched Kia-a"14'1!an's thmaticning to Ul C111fiC -LIDICS's 17 1 1 " , vi 'cv ['� I i w Mfn4"" i t hair' i N IV & Y"i 4 L H, L Au i V;mnt.at v, v r, H T ^F l [ d A "al � bl"A' a u I'At I'A u hm�c' Page 14 of 15 she revealed, her hUsbanxi's whereaNputs Kia-a-h,an, and Usxtrpo-ta acquieseed, the iirrot,) Merl, 1randcuRing KirsaWn and mmuoirig l4iul k) 3 lKNFSV. FMIC i1jufR tO J'"DFi j'0%,VjjSVu(,1, WlICuV ht° was quiu:k]y hanpd Own a hmh of the ijiVV t1rjt uccts ya,ui at the g()ifvUuFSV. In'digCrtou's ord hisvwics r-malflot'l t4c inardcr of Kra iiljan, lyrwhvd for iracrdy huponn g: ;1 ruputway cow '11w Nathvv maWs dwh mms dvaurtwnwd by Mary Ami LAirthm ( 1879-1966) hi irer 1961 publication, Afaysa...ry ck 0'her Regional Tales, mi pgo 2124 Wribcm vas a nnpmhA Smestown. S"Khr'Karn liisto6trn ofSKhr,flarn turd, Chertur,krun descent wvho�s,e flan;ily ladd ansco-al WS to the DWYMY ENY area, and %fliosc publishvd works rvflvviv(l ha knowledge of Me rawMarstem DQW1 Wtsula. SU "s pxWMy raNK by Me hunous IN(vowry By couNe, 11mmue awUmms "Famomn, who enommPW I mnbed 0:� record her Whoo,(], reci Ilec6ovts k�r pi� erity, ('kunnioc Was a W(MI"Arl of, S,K1,111arn, Citern"tkurn, annul Idakah h m,age bmti al Dkco".-ry Boay, m4temas Antes oms an English nutn v6�N kept (knt,illol (fiirries and, stockcd Me I'antily's cm1t�ble hbnary,) Wey IMmmpted by LambeWs monagntph and the IM6 Nathmal lhmwk Presenshmi A0, It was in Me We I Wh4urdy 7f)s when Dorothy Hunt (%U% WAd A,Ilunj then the (Awnesponding Seermary flor the JeWson, Counly 13hWal Soddy) HWd a nurnKlm mil dw IW [kpdmuW WAW IntoWs Nwkmal Pak gervice w mch.i,de the true on Me Naborud 11aces, MT err using my Wine &wmvu ro amess %ASAARD (WashmWort 1rd`cwrumkwi Systern forAreluted1trai & Awkaoologcal Rectwds 1)ata), it appears that W use's nomimlion was unnsconsli. Thk is why dw wee is not offichHy protected, as wefl as why ffie site hicks a Phktj,U,C or signage Irigh,lipjairl'p, irs n,n[,)ortan,`CTd Yet, )hotLas and maps ImrtMdedl, by L.aakbt.°rt and UILUIA, lU,xtaIx)sed, wiffi. it 2025 photo, conVirm Mm Te wee i"Nestion is krd"d dw murre i me Am saaks m Mt W)lr voursc Way. "I lac aFCR Hdjalvnt ro MC 56 acm gnummum p(ascsscs IS% signifivarwv 1-or Swun dw pdNmwscN mh&cuW I A woe pranric, %kn:14 bcorns %wnh purpc curntis and k,hevkerect Irniflaria ineady May, is, a rucru rannum ofa vast prairic and unauuslulaiial thaiorwe NVay to Nordi vVk.i,orj','s hvhgCnvkvs uurnv�Qw,,'tY, h jj�.,�S at jjoW t his n qjq uV VVosyL�,,�rQjjR W.vs ungfivizW , as Kah'Fai), loosely translmw as Ponagl� urd i;rcd by N mivv iudi viid wt Is. (h I v nwilvil k) �,)0036`V M_ W'-,UIV th,61- CaMW fi-Dim a l a mhu I ar NwM 110ach M lkort'f"i:pwnsend May fafi)ng what k now diroughit series i'd, pi-,66,Q pond.s am], [n:lgs 11Cv.-low" P't)iw'Wilson's nl:worious currvnts c.ulwsi curl Qvcn A4: Mkmhcst grnmlamls nem cuhnmy aml cWnr,r,,,d mainstays h-wfribes sarchais the VKhEmn and Clanakuto wh"k, swmhy annas bulbs W mmstIng mul calling, gaffieved amwns Tom Wny wl kms "W only mk We nAW k) Wasmugm"Awned deer and eW wW grim,,(I, on grassCs, and used VxAe neis N) snare wamdbwL IndQewus women 1heNWd and owned hghN to prbrie pueds md sch they tended J..')y plan,fing seeds and saphri (gs, We,ed Mgma kniwanted plants,, and propagadng vegetal vardArs Mmught a conNna6m t�d'hr(.],igcmxrs hodeu hural knowledge and eornpIex trade MLAICS that ,)rw4d,al aceess to new or desnable PhIrUS, 11CCklWe Fwakic Hora are Scmd,ibiy receptive ro fire, Native worrien. exr�erfly covid1tered corirrofled, NIIIS on, an anntal basis 10 s�fil[11U]Me new growffit, efinnn.ate uratterbru,sh, ati,t] ven'trin, and preverri a nurch sunmgen Wa wildlire Turn decirmating an unnidrarnned FWAUd Upon settler arrival in the 1,851,K, the Qatity prinfic was farraed by won-Nanves using Wepambly WsWuu% rnWWw WWI dw pk6c as art irnpod�nflent 4) PTOgNSS, ',,cnkTS UHO'VVc4 016r cattle and pigs to graze the prairie to a naked crust, thus accompAAW their gWs Mikubg We Admiralty LandCare -Richard R. Hefley, Consulting Arborist — ISA #PN-0784A — TRAQ Qualified Assessor - 360-385-2921 — PO Box 177, 101 Reinier Road - Nordland WA. 98358 - rkheflev@olvpen.com Page 15 of 15 land and fbethngtheir livestock flee ofeliarpe, his WgWy ko Me iNaKinshmidied at Me Qady PM160 bamu so of a cow, the vcryanimals hnor iasked with ex6rOgnushi rig the pritiric, SaWKWAs townd the WCW handsvapc mirrowd the nreawwrit of'Na6ve, individuals ill Port Townsend, as ill ustruiOed by an I N71 cky ordinance that legally Kinned Indigenous people. Irorni WunAgcky Wits UiOlout a whin; chaperone, lest they incur a firle etlaivaklit it) $2,(W) in mmleravarrency. It was aim) A 1871 when the poptIlms YANpu of QaM I I mawd a Wng MOWT Streen was, bunied down by government officials in an attempt to evict S'KIallant and CholTwkurn; thrribcs Wil the city, Qa4ty thcrl io'wod ill their canoes via ""lea"Iship M dw Shtorndsli Reserv%my where they usere ordiered ni live. Shortly after, Kah TM lAgotmi was referred to am it WmWes,ome'NwamW' in documents from the I 8IX)S, with, t1le waterwaysix)n transfornited into the 611 d=Whg gromi? By elkl1whig the prairie and filling its marshes with debris, settlers blocked the rx)rtage route aW INS prevented the regkMVN former Native residents from accessitig Me area as they had6mlie fi rthousands (�)fyears, This Pa uern ofNevelWhW" (on destmong) the lagoon, persisted: in the 1930s-40,s, infill wits added to roughly half of the lqgm)n to construct Sims 'May, and as Wrge Pomainhig porinorl was filled wilh sand in the 1960s, The Qgmbn Mul you see today is It it ranee WaS,JUSt as the proteeted prairie at the pollftxnwse rernind[S LOS da premimmy numbe swath of gmsslatull, ,Just as the ine,onspicuous fir tree signals it grLICSOrOle griardler.. AhNngh I limm preserited, yr�pu %vL4h dAwAbig accamrs of Me goWemww avid W swnsunIng IMAIWUPI MWATIMV TWOMW HAS ppienhal negkv or WMMAnA K Me pAnn rhat were prvviou.sly eareuruuruurutlapaaec duroOtg4vOo NklashiLWkw"wdy 3% runrain iWaus Uday, 116s situdIgty h)w percerlOage us; the venm ONMI esmu, development„ inkmanw,umq agrvad=, and frivasive pltiws, alp of%vi6di, pose W60IN U"WS kI l)FanFiV,OX0SYAVlRS. Vd, OIC g0lfG,0UrSV pva4lc also ppraunk a sh"QuIlwal wuma a tmmkr TW visks Wing IXI.FiVd, b,VIJA:UdJ F"011TOWILISCHAL I urge us to v0s; Upe umuvsiac wndviacks MM Wn qWoly seep inui nurquain, VNIodan scalar town, aLRI w insm,"t ackanwictIgo an't'l prCso-vo (mllivu flhan, iganreor obincraw) dhis impoill"'Int WWW& As a chy whtnu vnirwil MW poidme are rightf dlyaenuuceuuueul al,,xiOa social ju,mloe, d0mody, and upAy, it h pnduo to Q0 our'Numik"Id" oo usc dw liLLerciislingty u,bk-lo4ous tilke to night h kw6cid wrongs fr liank you, fine tak4ig Ae Woo smIN Ave awnwrls, and, l)teaseconwvu rne if ya al req LI i re 1�'urffiev Best, 124, Dr.,Mexandra M. Peck Admiralty LandCare -Richard R. Hefley, Consulting Arborist — ISA #PN-0784A — TRAQ Qualified Assessor - 360-385-2921 — PO Box 177, 101 Reinier Road - Nordland WA. 98358 - rkheflev@olvpen.com Landmark Tree Nomination Application Form Submitted by Native Connections Action Group, September 9, 2025 Nominators: Native Connections Action Group, Co-chairs, Jo Blair and Maria Mendes Nominators email address: bair1���.�ir� id�lbla� it a �i.r���a l� _ded�irn and icy _._i it ir��1 z _a �z irri :.mirri_ f This tree is on public property in Camas Prairie Golf Park, owned by the City of Port Townsend. Native Connections Action Group does not own property adjacent to the site. Upon entering Camas Prairie Golf Park from Blaine Street, there is a lone Douglas Fir tree immediately on the right. This is the tree we are nominating. The tree's genus & species: Pseudotsuga menzieseii We are aware that the City is reviewing a nomination for this same tree, submitted by Arborist, Richard Hefley, in March of 2025. We became aware of Hefley's nomination after our process was underway. We support his expert recommendations drawing attention to the tree's veteran status and the special attention it should be afforded. The cultural and historical emphasis of our nomination complements and further builds upon Hefley's nomination, strengthening the case for the HangingTree's designation and recognition as a Landmark Tree. This Douglas Fir falls within two categories of criteria for nomination: 1. The tree has significance associated with historical person, place or event. 4. The tree is prominently visible to the public, along a major road or near a public place. This Douglas Fir, prominently located at the entrance to Camas Prairie Golf Park, is the site of a tragedy in Port Townsend's early history, at a time when settlers were expanding into Native American's long-established territory. These settlers did not respect the ways of people indigenous to the area and were quick to assume authority and ownership over- riding native people's deep relationship with the land. In the 1870s, a group of self-appointed settlers took the law into their own hands and hung a Chemakum man from this Douglas fir tree, earning it the title— "Hanging Tree". According to accounts from Mary Ann Lambert, a S'Klallam and Chemakum historian, he was dispatched for killing a rogue cow belonging to a settler that he believed he had permission to kill. (1) The Chemakum man, Kia-a-han, was a tribal signatory to the Point No Point Treaty in 1855. The treaty identifies him as Kai-a-han, a Chemakum sub -chief also know n as Daniel Webster. Like ancestors before him, he was born here and descendants in his blood line still live in the area. An 1860 census conducted by James Swan documented 18 Chemakum long houses and 14 S'Klallam long houses at the current Memorial Field location. By the late 1800s the Chemakum were nearly decimated but a small group survived (including Kia-a-han) and have recently sought public recognition. They formed the non-profit Chemakum Tribal Services with a Governing Council in 2022 and selected Rosalee Walz as Chair. That same year, Walz and photographers Brian Goodman, Kerry Tremain and the League of Extraordinary Observers, produced the book, "Still Here/Portraits of the Chemakum" along with the original 5-foot-tall portraits for display. Since that time Walz has been invited to speak at service groups and congregations throughout the area where she uses stories acquired from childhood experience, family gatherings and immersion in Native culture to raise awareness of the Chemakum People and their history. The large portraits are currently on display at the Fort Worden Commons. To acknowledge and witness the Chemakum still among us has been profoundly moving for many Port Townsend and Jefferson County residents as well as visitors to the Fort. By recognizing a site of violence and addressing its historical significance, a community can begin to heal and foster a more educational and inclusive environment. Hangings of indigenous people around the time of territorial battles associated with treaties and the influx of settlers are well documented. Two such events exemplify our recommendation that Kia-a-han's demise at the Hanging Tree be memorialized. 1. Chief Leschi of the Nisqually was unjustly hung in 1858. A memorial was erected at the site of his hanging in 1963 and in 2004 he was exonerated by the US government. (2) 2. Sub -Chief Qualchan of the Yakima was hung without trial in 1858. A memorial was erected at the site of his hanging in 1935. (3) Naiome Krienke, a descendent of Kia-a-han living in Jefferson County, when asked about designating the Hanging Tree as a Landmark Tree of Port Townsend, Washington, responded in this way: "Having a place to sit and reflect on history is important to all of us. To heal we must be able to talk about our history." NCAG suggests that the city consult with Chemakum descendants to begin the healing process by co -creating a statement for signage near the tree. NCAG is willing to support the process. In addition to the Hanging Tree, the Camas Prairie Golf Park contains two other important indigenous historical sites: The Kah Tai Prairie, a remnant 1.4-acre camas prairie that was tended by Chemakum and S'Klallam people for an estimated two thousand years; and the Sentinel Rock sculpture near the club house depicting cicmahan (Chetzemoka) in his role as peacemaker. The Golf Park is also a stop on the cicmahan Trail, dedicated by the 2 Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe in partnership with NCAG in 2019, to educate the community about the indigenous history of gatay. NCAG is aware of two previous nominations to memorialize and preserve the tree and its history: 1. In 1970, Mrs. Gerald Hunt, corresponding secretary for the Jefferson County Historical Society, applied to the National Register of Historic Places to have the Hanging Tree, then called Hangman's Tree, acknowledged as an historic site. The application was not approved. 2. In March of 2025, Richard Hefley, arborist and member of Port Townsend's Parks Recreation, Trees and Trails Advisory Board nominated the Hanging Tree to be considered for Landmark Tree designation. His application is still in review. In Dr. Alexandra Peck's letter to members of Port Townsend City Council and Planning & Community Development Department, dated January 13, 2025, she discusses the historical and cultural significance of the Camas Prairie area including this Douglas Fir tree. She is an anthropologist and material culture specialist with a research focus on Pacific Northwest Native art, archaeology, and geography. Peck provides invaluable information that supports Hefley's and NCAG's nomination. (4) We welcome the opportunity to discuss this with you should you have questions. Thank you for your consideration. Foot Notes (1) Lambert, Mary Ann, "Dungeness Massacre & Other Regional Tales", 1961 (2) MY NORTHWEST NEWS, February 14, 2018, Felix Bane[ hri1_i;a d d it I�¢ ¢AlIVriii lz d IVally tri � / 00 0 //ir:[z1_ [ /i/d fi-- ri_i_-ri:i_ (3) (4) Link to Dr. Peck's public comment ft-ttjpa:/ ,1. i ir�li� �.� it /Ir taviewe� .l�`�I� �/�rWw li i 4 � lllil,' i 41 irnetca li i 3 Hanging Tree, circa 1970 Lityalport k { ,, David Faber I IMay r C 3f 0.,3 9.2980 d dfaber@ity fpt 11 wa11 s Townse�nd April 22, 2025 Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe The Honorable Ron Allen, Chair 1033 Old Blyn Hwy Sequim, WA 98382-9342 By email: rallen..2,j2.M2strarnrntri.be.:rarg Re: Landmark Tree Application for Tree of Potential Cultural Significance at Port Townsend Golf Park Dear Honorable Chairman Allen and Tribal Council: A resident of Port Townsend is interested in nominating a tree to be listed as a Landmark Tree per our municipal code (PTMC 12.24.050). Because the land is city -owned municipal land of the Port Townsend Golf Park, as the property owner, the City must approve the nomination through the Port Townsend City Council. An account included in Mary Ann Lambert's 1961 publication, Dungeness Massacre & Other Regional Tales, suggests the tree in proposed for nomination was where a Chemakum man, Kia-a-han, was murdered and hung in the late 1911 century. The tree is a Douglas Fir. We have learned that a branch was trimmed recently by the lessee/operators of the Golf Park that may or may not have been the branch of the hanging. Before we take this to the City Council for consideration, we would like to understand any perspectives, interests, or information the Tribe has regarding this tree — particularly because it may have important cultural significance. We will then gather additional information, examine the relationship between the tree and the current 22-year golf park lease, and determine whether to grant this tree landmark status. Thank you for any information or insight you wish to provide. We are more than happy to attend and present at a Tribal Council meeting or discuss in any way you so desire. Warm regards, David J. Faber, Mayor John Mauro, City Manager cc: Allie Taylor, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer ataylgr."�.Im.strantri.be.ra.rg thra(i.estrar.ntribe rarg 250 Madison Street - Suite 2', - P rt 'I"owinsend - WA 98368 � www,cityc)fpt.us Lityafport k { ,, David Faber I IMay r C 3f 0.,3 9.2980 d dfaber@citVofpt 11 wa11 s Townse�nd April 22, 2025 The Honorable Frances Charles, Chair Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe 2851 Lower Elwha Road Port Angeles, WA 98363 By email: fcb2.rle2..el.rrv.o.rg Re: Landmark Tree Application for Tree of Potential Cultural Significance at Port Townsend Golf Park Dear Honorable Chair and Tribal Council: A resident of Port Townsend is interested in nominating a tree to be listed as a Landmark Tree per our municipal code (PTMC 12.24.050). Because the land is city -owned municipal land of the Port Townsend Golf Park, as the property owner, the City must approve the nomination through the Port Townsend City Council. An account included in Mary Ann Lambert's 1961 publication, Dungeness Massacre & Other Regional Tales, suggests the tree in proposed for nomination was where a Chemakum man, Kia-a-han, was murdered and hung in the late 1911 century. The tree is a Douglas Fir. We have learned that a branch was trimmed recently by the lessee/operators of the Golf Park that may or may not have been the branch of the hanging. Before we take this to the City Council for consideration, we would like to understand any perspectives, interests, or information the Tribe has regarding this tree — particularly because it may have important cultural significance. We will then gather additional information, examine the relationship between the tree and the current 22-year golf park lease, and determine whether to grant this tree landmark status. Thank you for any information or insight you wish to provide. We are more than happy to attend and present at a Tribal Council meeting or discuss in any way you so desire. Warm regards, David J. Faber, Mayor cc: Bill White, Archaeologist ,b%Il..wh.ite .e.l.rry a...org John Mauro, City Manager 250 VVlladu ri Street - 5ulte 2', . P rW: "l' winisetid - WA 98368 � www,cityc)f"pt.us Lityafport k { ,, David Faber I IMay r C 360.,3 9.2980 d dfaber@citVofpt 11 wa11 s Townse�nd April 22, 2025 The Honorable Amber Caldara, Chair Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe 31912 Little Boston Road Kingston, WA 98346 By email: c a.i.rperspn p.g ..r7sr7..us Re: Landmark Tree Application for Tree of Potential Cultural Significance at Port Townsend Golf Park Dear Honorable Chair and Tribal Council: A resident of Port Townsend is interested in nominating a tree to be listed as a Landmark Tree per our municipal code (PTMC 12.24.050). Because the land is city -owned municipal land of the Port Townsend Golf Park, as the property owner, the City must approve the nomination through the Port Townsend City Council. An account included in Mary Ann Lambert's 1961 publication, Dungeness Massacre & Other Regional Tales, suggests the tree in proposed for nomination was where a Chemakum man, Kia-a-han, was murdered and hung in the late 1911 century. The tree is a Douglas Fir. We have learned that a branch was trimmed recently by the lessee/operators of the Golf Park that may or may not have been the branch of the hanging. Before we take this to the City Council for consideration, we would like to understand any perspectives, interests, or information the Tribe has regarding this tree — particularly because it may have important cultural significance. We will then gather additional information, examine the relationship between the tree and the current 22-year golf park lease, and determine whether to grant this tree landmark status. Thank you for any information or insight you wish to provide. We are more than happy to attend and present at a Tribal Council meeting or discuss in any way you so desire. Warm regards, David J. Faber, Mayor John Mauro, City Manager cc: Misty Ives, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer L?.gst t.hpppgst..r7sr7..us Laura L. Price, Cultural Director] .ives.(.pst..r7sr7..ua 250 Madison Street - Suite 2', - P rt 'l' winsend - WA 98368 � www,cityc)fpt.us Lityalport k { ,, David Faber I IMay r C 3f 0.,3 9.2980 d dfaber@citVofpt 11 wa11 s Townse�nd April 22, 2025 The Honorable Leonard Forsman, Chair Suquamish Tribe PO Box 498 Suquamish, WA 98392-0498 By Email: Ifp.rsma.r7 2!2. !22Mish...ris.ri.us. Re: Landmark Tree Application for Tree of Potential Cultural Significance at Port Townsend Golf Park Dear Honorable Chair and Tribal Council: A resident of Port Townsend is interested in nominating a tree to be listed as a Landmark Tree per our municipal code (PTMC 12.24.050). Because the land is city -owned municipal land of the Port Townsend Golf Park, as the property owner, the City must approve the nomination through the Port Townsend City Council. An account included in Mary Ann Lambert's 1961 publication, Dungeness Massacre & Other Regional Tales, suggests the tree in proposed for nomination was where a Chemakum man, Kia-a-han, was murdered and hung in the late 191h century. The tree is a Douglas Fir. We have learned that a branch was trimmed recently by the lessee/operators of the Golf Park that may or may not have been the branch of the hanging. Before we take this to the City Council for consideration, we would like to understand any perspectives, interests, or information the Tribe has regarding this tree — particularly because it may have important cultural significance. We will then gather additional information, examine the relationship between the tree and the current 22-year golf park lease, and determine whether to grant this tree landmark status. Thank you for any information or insight you wish to provide. We are more than happy to attend and present at a Tribal Council meeting or discuss in any way you so desire. Warm regards, David J. Faber, Mayor John Mauro, City Manager cc: Stephanie Trudel, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer stru.d.eL..Su.q.u.ia.h..r7s.r7..us Taylor Harriman, Archaeologist ta.rri.m�a.r7.(au.q.um%s.hor7s.r7..us 250 Madison Street - Suite 2', - P rt 'l' winsend - WA 98368 � www,cityc)fpt.us V 07' ( )�I d B;IVn H'ighvi ay, &rlu� I I I, VVA 98 M'l 3 I N 01) 11 A 36(k,%81 16 14 ATTN: John Mauro City Manager City of Port Townsend 250 Madison Street, Suite 2 Port Townsend, WA 98368 November 17, 2025 Re: Landmark Tree Application for Tree of Potential Cultural Significance at Port Townsend Golf Park DearJohn, The Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe (JST) has reviewed the City of Port Townsend's consultation request regarding the designation of a tree located at Port Townsend Golf Park in Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington as a Landmark Tree per municipal code PTMC12.24.050. This tree is a recorded archaeology site (45JE00061) and is protected under RCW 27.53. Therefore, any removal, coring, or sampling of this tree would require a permit with the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. While the RCW 27.53 provides more protection to this tree than the Landmark Tree status, the JST would support the City's approval of this designation under PTMC 12.24.050. The JST would appreciate consultation on any further decisions regarding this tree. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this project. If you need any additional information, please contact me at 360-681-4638 or ataylorCo).eamestowntribe.org Sincerely, a,&PWA,A&-1 Attie Rae Taylor Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe CC: Loni Greninger, JST Cultural Department Director and JST Tribal Council Vice -Chair James Macrae, Assistant State Archaeologist, WA Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation David J. Faber, Mayor, City of Port Townsend City Code - PTMC 12.24.050 Landmark trees — Qualification. A. The landmark tree preservation designation recognizes the significance of certain special trees to the citizens of Port Townsend. A tree on private or public property may be protected throughout its useful life because of its contribution to the environment and city character. B. Property Owner Consent. To be nominated as a landmark tree, consent of the tree's property owner, or owners, is required. Forms for nominating a tree as a landmark tree will be maintained by public works. C. Nominations for landmark tree designation shall be reviewed by the city's tree committee. To qualify as a landmark tree, one or more of the following criteria must be met: 1. The tree has significance associated with a historical person, place or event; 2. The tree has attained significant size in height, caliper, or canopy spread for its age and species; 3. The tree has unique or uncommon aesthetic qualities for its species; 4. The tree is prominently visible to the public, along a major road or near a public place; 5. The tree possesses rare horticulture value. D. In addition to the above criteria, to qualify as a landmark tree the tree must not constitute a hazard or obstruction. E. The tree committee shall consider all nominations for landmark tree designation at an open public meeting. A. Designation of Landmark Trees. 1. A property owner may propose to the city that a tree located on his or her private property be designated as a landmark tree. Any city resident may propose to the city that a tree located on public property be designated as a landmark tree. No tree may be designated without the approval of the property owner(s) on which the tree, or any portion of the tree's branches or canopy, is located. 2. Upon receipt of a proposed designation and the approval of the property owner, the city tree committee at an open public meeting shall determine whether the tree satisfies the criteria for being a landmark tree. The city tree committee shall make a recommendation to the public works director whether or not to designate the proposed tree as a landmark tree. The director shall make a final decision on the proposal within 14 calendar days of receiving a recommendation from the city tree committee. If the city approves the proposed designation, it shall be memorialized in a covenant signed by the city and the property owner(s) in a form acceptable to the city attorney. The covenant shall require that the tree be maintained by the property owner(s) in a manner that is consistent with the provisions of this chapter. The covenant shall also describe the city's role in providing reasonable technical advice in caring for the tree per subsection (F)(4) of this section. The covenant shall be recorded by the county auditor. The city shall pay recording fees. The covenant and designation shall be effective from the date of recording until such time as approval by the public works director has been granted for the cutting of the tree. 3. Upon request of a property owner, the city shall provide reasonable advice and consultation on maintenance of any landmark tree without charge to the property owner. (Ord. 2837 § 3(Exh. C § 1)). 12.24.050 Landmark trees — Qualification. A. The landmark tree preservation designation recognizes the significance of certain special trees to the citizens of Port Townsend. A tree on private or public property may be protected throughout its useful life because of its contribution to the environment and city character. B. Property Owner Consent. To be nominated as a landmark tree, consent of the tree's property owner, or owners, is required. Forms for nominating a tree as a landmark tree will be maintained by public works. C. Nominations for landmark tree designation shall be reviewed by the city's tree committee. To qualify as a landmark tree, one or more of the following criteria must be met: 1. The tree has significance associated with a historical person, place or event; 2. The tree has attained significant size in height, caliper, or canopy spread for its age and species; 3. The tree has unique or uncommon aesthetic qualities for its species; 4. The tree is prominently visible to the public, along a major road or near a public place; 5. The tree possesses rare horticulture value. D. In addition to the above criteria, to qualify as a landmark tree the tree must not constitute a hazard or obstruction. E. The tree committee shall consider all nominations for landmark tree designation at an open public meeting. 12.24.060 Major pruning or removal of landmark trees. A. Landmark Tree Cutting Requirements. 1. Property owners may conduct minor pruning of designated landmark trees consistent with this chapter. 2. Major pruning or removal of landmark trees requires approval by the public works director. A request to conduct major pruning or tree removal shall first be referred to the city's tree committee for a recommendation. The tree committee shall forward a recommendation to the public works director. 3. Criteria for Major Pruning or Removal of a Landmark Tree. The applicant must demonstrate that major tree pruning or removal is necessary for one of the following reasons: a. The tree, or a portion of the tree proposed for removal, meets the definition of a hazard tree; b. The tree, or a portion of the tree proposed for removal, is dead; c. The tree, or a portion of the tree proposed for removal meets the definition of a diseased tree- d. That the retention of the tree will have a material, adverse and unavoidable impact on the use of the property. 4. The director shall review the recommendation of the tree committee and may also seek the advice of a qualified professional (certified arborist or other qualified tree professional) in reaching his or her decision. (Ord. 2837 § 3(Exh. C § 1)). 12.24.070 Violations and penalties — Enforcement. A. Director's Authority. Whenever the public works director or his or her designee ("director") determines that a condition exists in violation of this chapter or any standard required to be adhered to by this chapter, or in violation of any permit issued hereun- der, he or she is authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter. B. Chapter 1.20 PTMC Applicable. All violations of any provision of this chapter or incorporated standards, or of any permit or license issued hereunder, are declared nuisances and made subject to the administration and enforcement provisions of Chap- ter 1.20 PTMC, including any amendments, and including but not limited to abatement, criminal penalty, and civil penalty as set forth in Chapter 1.20 PTMC, which are incorporated by reference as if set forth herein. (Ord. 2952 § 3, 2008; Ord. 2837 § 3(Exh. C § 1); Ord. 2578 § 7, 1997; Ord. 2508 § 4, 1996). Staff Review Considerations Staff review considerations are considered in addition to the code criteria to provide clarity for applicants- 1 . Hazards are reflective of safety concerns to traveling public or people on private property, impacts to private property, impacts to public property public property, and/or impacts to animals, is a significant contributor to wildfire hazard, or other trees and plants. Hazards should be able to be mitigated if designation proceeds. 2. Tree health needs to be considered in terms of hazard evaluation as well as maintenance costs. 3. Impact to City and franchise utilities. 4. Right tree right location versus right tree wrong location, versus wrong tree right location. 5. Impacts to pavement and/or road surfacing. 6. Whether there is an impact to a future road extension or driveway necessary to access property or meet city street plans, fire access, or other public needs. 7. Impacts to trails. 8. Impacts to uses of right of way and/or easements. Some easements may prevent trees from existing within an easement as an example. 9. The PW Director should seek input from utility managers as a matter of decision making process. 10. Whether the landmark tree designation is being used as a tool to create neighborhood division or impact others negatively. 11. How the tree fits within balancing the goals for housing, urban forestry, commercial development, and other land uses designated by the Comprehensive Plan. 12. How the tree impacts utility plans. City0f Port ' m�10 Townsen Agenda Bill AB26-011 Meeting Date: February 2, 2026 Agenda Item: X.B ® Regular Business Meeting ❑ Workshop/Study Session ❑ Special Business Meeting Submitted By: Jodi Adams, Director of Finance & Technology Services Date Submitted: January 29, 2026 Department: Finance Contact Phone: 360-379-4403 SUBJECT: Ordinance 3363 Adopting New PTMC Sections 3.04.440, 3.04.445, 3.04.450, and 3.04.455 Relating to Separate Water and Sewer Operating and Capital Funds; Providing for Severability; and Establishing an Effective Date CATEGORY: BUDGET IMPACT: ❑ Consent ❑ Resolution Expenditure Amount: ❑ Staff Report ❑x Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes ❑ No ❑x ❑ Contract Approval ❑ Other: ❑ Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted) ❑ 3-Year Strategic Plan: N/A Cost Allocation Fund: N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT: All Water and Sewer utility activities are accounted for within one operating fund (Fund 411). Water and Sewer capital activity is also accounted for within one fund (Fund 415). Combining utilities makes it difficult to clearly track each utility's revenues, expenditures, and fund balance separately. This year, the City will update its 5-year utility rate models for water, sewer, and storm. In preparation for that work, and to improve accounting going forward, staff recommends establishing four new utility funds: Water Operating (445), Water Capital (440), Sewer Operating (455), and Sewer Capital (450). This agenda bill is for the creation of these four funds. If approved, staff intends to transition over to the new funds as well as decommission the existing combined funds (Funds 411 and 415) through separate future actions. Establishing the new funds will strengthen rate -setting, improve financial reporting, and improve ongoing utility financial management. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Ordinance 3363 - Adopting new PTMC Sections 3.04.440, 3.04.445, 3.04.450, and 3.04.455 (Water/Sewer Operating and Capital Funds) CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to waive Council Rules and adopt Ordinance 3363 adopting new PTMC Sections 3.04.440, 3.04.445, 3.04.450, and 3.04.455 relating to separate Water and Sewer operating and capital funds. ALTERNATIVES: ❑x Take No Action ❑ Refer to Committee ❑ Refer to Staff ❑x Postpone Action ❑ Remove from Consent Agenda ❑ Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance ❑ Other: Ordinance 3363 Page 1 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. 3363 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING NEW PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE (PTMC) SECTIONS 3.04.440, 3.04.445, 3.04.450, AND 3.04.455 RELATING TO SEPARATE WATER AND SEWER OPERATING AND CAPITAL FUNDS. WHEREAS, the City currently has a combined water and sewer operating fund as well as a combined water and sewer capital fund; and WHEREAS, combining water and sewer utility activity makes it difficult to clearly track the individual utilities' revenues, expenditures, and fund balances; and WHEREAS, separating the water and sewer utility operating and capital funds will allow for improved accounting of the individual utilities' revenues, expenditures, and fund balance; and WHEREAS, the City will update the utility rate models for water, sewer, and storm in 2026, and establishing separate water and sewer operating and capital funds will support that work; and WHEREAS, staff recommends the creation of these funds; and; NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, do ordain as follows: Section 1. New PTMC Section 3.04.445 (Water Operating Fund), Adopted. A new Port Townsend Municipal Code Section 3.04.445 is hereby adopted to read as follows: 3.04.445 Water operating fund. The water operating fund is established as an enterprise fund to account for the operating revenues and expenditures of the City's water utility. Section 2. New PTMC Section 3.04.440 (Water Capital Fund), Adopted. A new Port Townsend Municipal Code Section 3.04.440 is hereby adopted to read as follows: 3.04.440 Water capital fund. The water capital fund is established to account for capital improvement, construction, and other capital activity related to the City's water system and water -related infrastructure. Section 3. New PTMC Section 3.04.455 (Sewer Operating_Fund), AdopFund), Adopted. A new Port Townsend Municipal Code Section 3.04.455 is hereby adopted to read as follows: Ordinance 3363 Page 2 of 2 3.04.455 Sewer operating fund. The sewer operating fund is established as an enterprise fund to account for the operating revenues and expenditures of the City's sewer utility. Section 4. New PTMC Section 3.04.450 (Sewer Capital Fund), Adopted. A new Port Townsend Municipal Code Section 3.04.450 is hereby adopted to read as follows: 3.04.450 Sewer capital fund. The sewer capital fund is established to account for capital improvement, construction, and other capital activity related to the City's sewer system and sewer -related infrastructure. Section 5. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance. Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days following its publication in the manner provided by law. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, by a vote of the majority of the City Council plus one, at a regular business meeting thereof, held this 2nd day of February 2026. Amy Howard Mayor Attest: Alyssa Rodrigues City Clerk i N cu A U z O U 1 N w III � � � I �-J . c N E ca N vi N Q c N N U C6 Q N . e vi O ca N co c O au E E N U N � � � N 4-j f-6 � � N ate-+ . 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Yes ❑ No ❑ SUMMARY STATEMENT: This matter is before Council for discussion of the process of assigning councilmembers to Council Committees, outside committees and advisory bodies. This will be an opportunity for Council members to discuss any changes they wish to see with the current list of assignments. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Proposed Council Committee Assignments 2. Current Citizen Advisory Boards, Commissions, Task Forces, Committees & Subcommittees Current Rosters CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: None RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to approve the Council Committee and outside committee positions with the changes as presented. ALTERNATIVES: ❑ Take No Action ❑ Refer to Committee ❑ Refer to Staff ❑ Postpone Action ❑ Remove from Consent Agenda ❑ Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance ❑ Other: DRAFT COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES Infrastructure and Development (1st Wed. 3pm Virtual/Chambers)---------------------- DF, MM, NN Culture and Society (2nd Wed. at 3pm, Virtual/Chambers)---------------------------- AH, OR, ..I..II\ Finance and Budget (3d Wed. 3pm / Virtual/Chambers)-------------------------- N:::::,IC, A, MM Intergovernmental Collaborative Group Boa -of Com caner �u.rhy/Vliirtuall/lfoirt IBulilldliir) 9 p (:::: JIII....ir�giftbeir .... airtoclipaae CITY BODIES WITH COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES Alternative Electric Management Committee -------------------------------------------------- Unassigned Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)----------------------------------------------------------------- OR OUTSIDE BODIES WITH COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES Economic Development North Olympic Peninsula Resource Conservation & Development Council (NODC)------------ MM Health Jefferson County Board of Health---------------------------------------------------------------------------MM Jefferson County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board ---------------------------------------- OR Jefferson County Clean Water District Advisory Council-----------------------------------------------MM Jefferson County Behavioral Health Committee----------------------------------------------- NN (IC O alla Je . - R,:..... Housing Housing Fund Board Infrastructure Public Infrastructure Board ----AH, NN 2159TO Law and Justice Jefferson County/Port Townsend Regional Emergency Planning Committee--------------------MM Transportation Jefferson Transit Authority Board------------------------------------------------------------------- B ICE 0.1, DF Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization Executive Board ------- N SIC DF Alt) Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Selection Committee ------------------------------------ DF Other Climate Action Committee------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OR Jefferson County/City of Port Townsend LEOFF I Retirement/Disability Board-------------------DF JeffCom Administrative Board------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Staff OlyCAP Board of Directors -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A44.1\ Joint Growth Management Steering Committee------------------------------------------------- DF, ICE 0. Jefferson County FEMA funds (Dove House Advocacy Services, administrative agency)-....Igg. Port Townsend Main Street HUD Loan Committee------------------------------------------------------ AH F.rt.....4 r... .... Imo, ....ter... I:::::W Jeff Team Jefferson Economic Development Council(EDC)------------------------------------------ IIIII„III. Jefferson County Fairgrounds Board ------------------------------------------------------------------------- BTO IR ...................... 1::::)oirt ownsend Schodl Il istirict IFacillhlfies Committee ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 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DRAFT COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES Infrastructure and Development (1st Wed. 3pm Virtual/Chambers)---------------------- DF, MM, NN Culture and Society (2nd Wed. at 3pm, Virtual/Chambers)-------------------------------- AH, OR, LW Finance and Budget (3,d Wed. 3pm / Virtual/Chambers)-----------------------------------OR, FO, MM Intergovernmental Collaborative Group (Quarerly/Virtual/Port Building) ---------------All members participate CITY BODIES WITH COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES Alternative Electric Management Committee Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) --- OUTSIDE BODIES WITH COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES Economic Development North Olympic Peninsula Resource Conservation & Development Council (NODC) Health Jefferson County Board of Health ----------------------------------- Jefferson County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board Jefferson County Clean Water District Advisory Council ------ Jefferson County Behavioral Health Committee ----------------- Unassigned ----------- OR 1119M ---------- MM ---------- OR ---------- MM NN (FO alt) Housing HousingFund Board----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------AH, NN Infrastructure Public Infrastructure Board--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DF Law and Justice Jefferson County/Port Townsend Regional Emergency Planning Committee--------------------MM Transportation Jefferson Transit Authority Board------------------------------------------------------------------------ FO, DF Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization Executive Board----------- FO (DF Alt) Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Selection Committee ------------------------------------ DF Other Climate Action Committee-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OR Jefferson County/City of Port Townsend LEOFF I Retirement/Disability Board-------------------DF JeffCom Administrative Board--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Staff OlyCAP Board of Directors------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LW Joint Growth Management Steering Committee----------------------------------------------------- DF, FO Jefferson County FEMA funds (Dove House Advocacy Services, administrative agency) ad hoc assignment Port Townsend Main Street HUD Loan Committee-------------------------------------------------------AH Team Jefferson Economic Development Council (EDC)----------------------------------------------- NN Jefferson County Fairgrounds Board-------------------------------------------------------------------------OR Port Townsend School District Facilities Committee ------------------------------------------------------ AH Association of Washington Cities Board of Directors (not council appointed) ---------------------- AH Council Liaison to Advisory Bodies EquityAccess and Rights ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AH Parks, Trails, Etc ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MM ArtsCommission ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LW Library------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ D F Historic Preservation------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------?? PARKS Csun�t Lasin: 3ctih1N»fiiagr Meets Bi-monthly 4:30pm 4th Tuesday at City Hall Pos. Name & Experience Exp. 1 Matt Miner 5/1/28 2 VACANT 5/1/26 3 Richard Hefley 5/1/27 4 Pamela Adams 5/1/28 5 Rebecca Kimball 5/1/28 6 Russell Hill 5/1/27 7 Deborah Jahnke, Chair 5/1/27 8 Nicole Kam 5/1/28 L9 Jeffrey Taylor 5/1/28 I.UCi W TA)(AOV , , aY, „aIU&TE '( ,1 not"rig) ,,,, ,,, ,,,,, ; „5u56g Lfasbri' .,.,uesday Meets 3:00pm quarterly, 2nd Tuesday att City Hall Pos. Name & Role Exp. 1 Owen Rowe, Chair (Elected Official) N/A 2 Sarah Copley (At Large Position) 5/1/26 3 Cindy Finnie (At Large Position) 5/1/28 4 VACANT (Recipient) 511/25 5 VACANT (Recipient) 5/1/27 6 Danielle McClelland (Recipient) 5/1/28 7 Denise Winter (Recipient) 5/1/28 8 VACANT (Collector) 5/1/22 9 Kate Philbrick (Collector) 5/1/28 10 VACANT (Collector) 511/26 11 VACANT (Collector) 511/24 12 Main Street Designee (Nonvoting) 5/1/27 13 Jefferson Transit Authority Kelly Olson (Nonvoting) 5/1/26 14 VACANT(Nonvoting) 5/1/20 PINAW1 U TA NA-81ILi f C�trnli Lfae6n TBD Pos. Name Exp. 1 Catharine Robinson N/A 2 Earll Murman N/A 3 John Nowak N/A 4 Richard Jahnke N/A 5 VACANT N/A 6 VACANT N/A 7 VACANT N/A 8 VACANT N/A HtSTCfiRIC`PR�St�l�Tta� Chi ITTE� {5.7) ,,; iSJli11 La6n.;;,la�..�Nifi�agr Meets 3:OOpm 1 st Tuesday at City Hall Pos. Name Exp. 1 Kathleen Knoblock 5/1/26 2 Michael D'Alessandro 5/1/26 3 Monica Mader 5/1/26 4 Walt Galitzki 5/1/27 5 Zhenya Lavy 5/1/28 6 Craig Britton, Chair 5/1/28 7 VACANT 5/1 /25 A1tTS;CCitUCI" tS8t0N rn g AWf J&,,, ., l " City Hall Meets 3:00pm 1 st Wednesday at t City Pos. Name Exp. 1 Simon Lynge 5/1/26 2 Alexis Arrabito 5/1/26 3 Melanie Muszynski 5/1/26 4 Heidi Tullman 5/1/27 5 Joshua Saunders 5/1/28 6 Sheena Uritz 5/1/28 7 Chrstine WalshRogers 5/1/27 8 Dan Groussman 5/1/28 9 Doug Caskey 5/1/27 C811AT11111111A"13 (n7 Meets Bi-monthly 1:OOpm 2nd Tuesday at the LLC os. Name hxp. 1 Pamela Adams 5/1/28 2 Kathleen Hawn 5/1/27 3 Susan Ferentinos 5/1/27 4 Diane Walker 5/1/26 5 Alyssa Fuehrer 5/1/26 6 Diana Grunow 5/1/26 7 David Tolmie 5/1/28 �At�CSrlUiN1Tl�1i1' 'TT(8,... Meets 3:30pm 2nd Tuesday at the Gael Stuart Building Name City Council (Chair) Joanna Sanders, City Clerk Melody Eisler, Library Director John Polm, School District Superintendent School District Video Instructor Richard Durr, School District Representative VACANT, Video Professional Citizen Representative VACANT, Student Representative VACANT Producers Group Representative (Optional) VACANT Education Group Representative (Qptiona) Meets bi-monthly 3:00 p.m. on 2nd Tuesday Pos. Name Exp. 1 Jefferson County BoCC (Heather Dudley-Nollette) N/A 2 City Council (Owen Rowe) N/A 3 JeffPUD (Jeff Randall) N/A 4 Jefferson County Public Health (Laura Tucker) N/A 5 Jefferson Healthcare (Kees Kolff) N/A 6 Jeff. Transit (Nicole Gauthier/Amy Hall) N/A 7 Port of PT ( Carol Hasse/Eric Toews) N/A 8 PT Paper Corp. (Michael Clea) N/A 9 Cindy Jayne - Chair 12/31/26 10 Crystie Kisler - At Large 12/31/28 11 David Wilkinson- At Large 12/31/28 12 Jaime Duyck- At Large 12/31/27 13 Krista Meyers - At Large 12/31/27 14 Kate Chadwick (Policy)- At Large 12/31/26 15 Dave Seabrook- At Large 12/31/27 �t1� T �'A�1�5�� 1�Ti�1 1C�1'T AT��/I 1f`Bfli'33 Cdunii Lfas6n. 1'rriyklouuerd" ,,,,,,,,,,,,, Meets 2nd Thursdayat 12:30 at Council Chambers Pos. Name Exp. 1 VACANT 511 /25 2 Gabrielle Vanwert 5/1/26 3 Julia Cochrane 5/1/27 4 Amber Kent 5/1/28 5 Aimee Krouskop 5/1/26 6 VACANT 5/1/27 7 VACANT 511 /25 8 Devin Gonzalez 5/1/26 9 Francisca Ramirez Aquino 5/1/27 Meets 6:30pm 2nd & 4th Thursday at City Hall Pos. Name Exp. 1 Samantha Bair Jones, Chair 12/31/27 2 Stephen Mader 12/31/26 3 Rick Jahnke, Chair 12/31/27 4 Viki Sonntag 12/31/26 5 VACANT 12/31 /25 6 VACANT 12/31 /25 7 Andreas Andreadis 12/31/27 I / L S t / Ct `CCiIUCI f SIpN ( ,..................... ........... Meets as needed Pos. Name Exp. 1 Darryl Elmore 12/31/25 2 VACANT 12/31/27i 3 Richard Sussman 12/31/29 Council Liaison: Libby Wennstrom Meets at Fort Worden Commons B Pos. Name Exp. 1 Brad Mace 10/24/25 2 Tracy Garrett 10/24/25 3 David King 10/24/26 4 VACANT 10/24/26 5 John Begley 10/24/24 6 Steve Dowdell 10/24/24 7 VACANT 10124/24! 8 VACANT 10/24/22 9 10/24/25 10 10/24/25 11 10/24/25 Monday, February 2nd, 2026 Members of Port Townsend City Council, On behalf of the Production Alliance, we are writing to request funding to support the 2026 Connectivity Summit. Connectivity Summit is a multi -day gathering of schools, businesses, community organizations, government agencies, and residents in Jefferson County. The event is designed to spark collaboration, strengthen relationships, and imagine a thriving, connected future together. The Summit directly supports the City's strategic goals for strengthening civic dialogue. Over several days, community members will exchange information, engage inclusively, and discuss what really matters to them. Last year, there were 144 participating non -profits, government agencies, and local businesses, and over 600 high school students across Jefferson County. Our 2026 Summit will be held at Fort Worden and the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, two significant community hubs nestled within Port Townsend. The program is still being finalized, but will likely be as follows: Friday, March 13th: Day I Fort Worden Commons — Youth Engagement Sessions designed to connect youth to local opportunities, community programs, and civic initiatives; open to all high school students in Jefferson County and aligned community groups Evening I Wheeler Theater — Long Story Short, a community storytelling event; open to the general public Saturday, March 28th: Morning I Fort Worden Commons — Organizational networking & activities developed to connect organizations to the broader community; open to the general public Afternoon I Fort Worden Campus — Workshops & lectures featuring a wide range of community topics; open to the general public Evening I Jefferson County Fairgrounds — Craftmaking and community dinner; open to the general public, emphasis on families Sunday, March 29th: Morning I Fort Worden Commons & Campus — Polar plunge and community brunch; open to the general public Noon I Fort Worden Commons — Treasure Chest Ceremony; open to general public We are seeking a funding amount of $5,000 from the City. Event production is estimated to be $60,000. Jefferson County has committed $40,000 in support. Additional funds will be raised through sponsorship. A contribution from the City will guarantee this event is free and accessible to all. Funds will support production costs, including: venue rental, marketing, and coordination. With your support we can create an event with excellent child care and youth engagement, disability support and free and discounted meals. In doing so, we can create a welcoming, supportive atmosphere for abundant and diverse community engagement and dialogue. Thank you for your consideration. 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PEL/interdepartmental coordination Permitting procedures, configuration, Smartgov efficiency, leveraging 2025 videos Fire inspections and business license integration Permitting Fees Update Purchasing Policy Simplification Al Policy (complete) Police final push toward agency accreditation Implement Housing/Land Use Elements of the Comprehensive Plan, including: Continue to develop, implement, and refine code and comp plan changes to help unlock and inspire affordable, dense, quality infill development Implement the community's vision for Evans Vista neighborhood and deliver infrastructure to make it development -ready Develop RFP for Evans Vista phased development Cherry St sale under new Comp Plan zoning Explore options presented in the housing white paper for implementation -fee structures, incentives, infrastructure extensions Economic Development - Housing Infill Economic Development - Improve commercial intensity, beyond commercial corner store/shop allowances in residential zones Glen Cove Sewer Study - next steps - Interlocal Agreement with Jeff. 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Await State Shoreline Master Program comments and make directive changes after state process Revisit 2009 Housing Property Inventory Support and coordinate with providers and partners on the unhoused population's needs Implement Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan, including: Mill Road Roundabout funding/grant application Streets improvements concept plans (like Washington St, San Juan/F, Hastings, Admiralty) - Multimodal Arterial Cohesive Study Puget Sound to Pacific/Olympic Discovery Trail - in -town connection to Fort Worden and land purchase near Eaglemount (City Lake) Safe Route to Schools Neighborhood Connections Study ADA Transition Plan Update - Parks, Facilities, Right of way Continue to refine Engineering Design Standards Deliver Lawrence Street project (Harrison to Walker) Implement 2026 chip seal program (Sheridan and Monroe) Transportation Benefit District implementation, including street repair, grants, active transportation Update STIP (incorporate active transportation plan, multimodal arterial street, RAISE grant, and saferoute planning studies) Implement Parks Element of the Comprehensive Plan and Facilities/Library/Arts & Culture (Community Services) Initiatives: Work with JILT - Cappy's Preservation Implementation, 80 acres Address parks, facilities, library, and arts & culture funding needs and prioritize future phased investments Establish ER&R Facilities program and budget Consider implementing Library's Level of Service Plan Option #2 Determine an approach to deer management in partnership with State Fish & Wildlife Mountain view campus — lease is up for renewal in 2032, reinvestment vs. other options Anticipate ROD grant application for 2027 cycle Build golf park playground Explore collaboration/LOA with Jefferson County to increase recreation opportunities Inventory public art and consider links to functional plans, maintenance planning for artworks, infusion of art into infrastructure projects DNR grant implementation New Public Works facility design Undertake master planning of golf park in collaboration with Friends of the Golf Park Undertake master planning of west -side park Facilities Updates - City Hall HVAC, Mountain View HVAC/parking, Library HVAC, City Hall and Library elevators (subject to budget and grants) Trails (Volunteer Program, street ends, loop trail) Parks upgrates - Koh Tai Restrooms, Chetzemoka kitchen shelter, demolition of Golden Age Club and Parks house (subject to budget) Collaborate with related agencies to stabilize and plan for the sustainable future of Fort Worden State Park Reestablish the 1%forthe Arts support for all City public works projects in line with the City Code (complete); implement program Other Priorities - Deliver on Water/Sewer/Storm Priorities: Capital Facilities Plan Update (2027-2033) - Big effort incorporating all new plans Standpipe Reservoir Recasting Design OGWS Agreement - Raw Water Rate Model Update Water Rate Model Update Lords Lake East Dam and pipeline construction Secure permits for sewer outfall project Wastewater Treatment Plan projects - influent wetwell, SCADA, land acquisition Lawrence Street Stormwater (Combined Sewer Overflow elimination) - Harrison to Monroe Evans Vista Neighborhood - construct Mill Road Lift Station Downtown restroom (in addition to LTAC $) Collections systems work - Washington Street sewer repair, Monroe lift station, Holcomb sewer upsize Utility bond issuance V V EW $$ongoing $1 2025-. STATUS - EsteBUDGEr IMPLICA $=S1k $$=Sa{llfi.M $$ ongoing S $$$ no urn. no time no time no time $$ $$ no time no time $$ ongoing $$$ one-time $$ $$$ $ V $$$ V V IIIIIIII $$ $ V V V IIIIIII $$$ V V V V IIIIIII $$$ V V IIIIIII $$$ V V IIIIIIII $$$ V V IIIIIIII $$$ V V IIIIIII $$$ V (IIIIIIII $$$ city„(port ; , Townsend Foster interagency collaboration, manage risks, and ensure the smooth operation of City government procedures, decision -making and public engagement (Legal/Clerk) Legal services Insurance and risk management Records management $$ongoing Responding to public records requests $$ongoing Public meetings SSS one time, $ongoing Training of elected members, staff and volunteers Deliver integrated, strategic and sustainable volue from the City organization to the community by developing and leveraging partnerships, enhancing staff and team performance, providing clear direction, nurturing deep community participation and engagement and ensuring continuous delivery of quality services (City Manager's Office) Liaison with Counci lmembers and stewardship of their political/policy decision -making Community leadership and partnership with other agencies and organizations Marketing the City to the visiting public working with LTAC, contractors, and community partners to do so ongoing Workplan and budget development; integration and oversight of City operations Compliance with internal and external policies, regulations and requirements Creati nga high-performance, people -centered City culture; coaching, mentoring and performance evaluation of employees Special projects, communication, engagement and advocacy on behalf of the City and community Deliver quality, efficient and customer -facing permitting, code enforcement current and long-term planning to promote opportunity and quality of life in Port Townsend (Planning & Community Development) Code compliance S ongoing Permitting review and approval SS ongoing Building inspections SS ongoing Current planning ngoing Long-range planning ngoing and one-time Provide required and desired financial reporting and practices, steward preparation and collective oversight of balanced funds and budgets and information technology needs to ensure the success of all departmental and organizational activities. (Finance & Technology Services) Budgets and financial reporting $$ongoing Forecasti ng and financial analysis $ongoing Utility billi ng and cash iering for va riety of City services SS ongoing Annual reporting and municipal audits SS ongoing Business license compliance and business and occupation tax reporting S ongoing Purchasing ad min istrati on and accounts payable ngoing Payroll S ongoing Coordinated front desk internal and external service via the Public Experience Liaisons SS ongoing Management of city Investment and debt according to government regulations SS ongoing Fiscal responsibility and management of city resources S ongoing Information Technology— including network security and user support SS ongoing Updated Fee Schedules To uplift our community through reading, learning, connection and creativity (Library) - note transition to CSD w integrated statement to come Books and material circulation including curbside delivery, databases, a -books and e-audiobooks, children's web resources, grab bags, interlibrary loan Programs and events, including virtual programming, youth programming and adult programming Staff response to patron requests and associated services Access to technology To work in partnership with our community to provide a safe and compassionate environment while reducing crime and the fear of crime (Police) Emergency response Patrol, investigation Special events Emergency preparedness Records requests Training Policy development and refinement Develop and deliver innovative solutions that allow the City to make a positive leop forward in developing and investing in people and performance, driving coordinated team excellence, continuous improvement and accountability (People & Performance/HR) Leadership and coordination of the City-wide equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) work Recruitment, including development of a recruitment strategy, targeted departmental approaches Union contract negotiations Retention, including retention strategy and employee recognition program Performance evaluation Employee engagement, including development and delivery of an engagement survey and accompanying manager follow up approach Coaching, mentoring and training programs Internal HR-related policy development, application and evaluation Provide quality and reliable infrastructure that underpin a healthy social, environmental and economic fabric and success of Port Townsend and our community (Public Works) Street maintenance, operations and programming Stormwater operation and maintenance Wastewater collections and treatment and compost Management of trash collection and recycling Drinking watertreatment and distribution Engineering, major capital projects, and development review for infrastructure extension Transportation engineering (Non -motorized, traffic, accident analysis, grant writing) Right of way management including urban forestry Fleet operations, maintenance, and replacement Management of parks and trails systems Facilities management, oversight, property management, rentals and event permitting City Volunteer Program, including adopt -a -trail, adopt -a -park and Library/Police volunteers Engage and communicate with our community to build trust and confidence, productive partnerships, and a more civil civic dialogue to ensure our community is positively empowered to determine its own future. Effectively market our community to enable Port Townsend to receive positive benefits from more sustainable tourism. (Communications and Morketina) Develop and manage content and publication through City channels (newsletter, quarterly, social media, press releases, we bsite, annual report) Provide priortitized support for the entire organization on major projects/initiatives liaise with LTAC and related agencies to curate and coordinate marketing campaigns Chart and lead a strategic approach to communications and engagement Serve as Public Information Officer as main contact and coordinator with media, handling or advising on high profile issues Liaise with organizations, neighborhood groups, and the general public as part of campaigns, engagement events, and activities LAST REVISIGN DECEMBER 3, 2025 Page 2 of 2