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HomeMy WebLinkAboutICG Draft MinutesCity of po rt♦ Townsencl MINUTES Special Meeting of the Intergovernmental Collaborative Group (ICG) Monday, May 12, 2025 Hybrid Meeting: 355 Hudson St. Port Townsend, WA 98368 CALL TO ORDER: City of Port Town send Deputy Mayor/I CG Rotating Acting Chair Amy Howard called the meeting to order after establishing a quorum of the ICG. City of Port Townsend Mayor David Faber regained Chairing duties upon his arrival. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The ICG members listened to the public regarding their comments on the Glen Cove project. APP ROVAL OF MINUTES: Clerk Gallaway noted that the minutes were lost and need to be recreated. WORKSHOP re: Glen Cove Industrial Expansion: Commissioner Brotherton provided a presentation on the Glen Cove project history and current planning efforts for a light industrial/com mercial district. He reviewed grants received and noted that that a primary infrastructure need is expansion of the sewer project to that area. They are seeking focus groups with local landowners. The ICG members discussed the complexity ofLAMIRD legal framework, importance of financing strategies, and potential future legislation. The County is considering referencing Glen Cove planning in their Comprehensive Plan periodic update. DISCUSSION re: Legislative check-in: Jefferson County noted that they did not receive requested funding for Port Hadlock sewer ($3M), Mill Road roundabout planning grant, or Aquatic Center planning grant. The Port of Port Townsend noted that they received multiple wins including $ l .33M for an electric travel lift, $500k for boatyard expansion, $IM+ for Point Hudson building roofs, and heritage/capital funds for maritime projects. The City of Port Townsend noted they have been experiencing housing-related funding successes (Olympic Housing Trust, Bayside, Centrum). Progress on progressive housing policy statewide; concerns about cuts to transportation/public works funds. There was a broader discussion on state legislation: property tax cap (1 %) reform advanced but did not pass; Extended Producer Responsibility bill on recycling passed. AGENCY ROUNDTABLE: The ICG members listened to jurisdiction updates: •City of Port Townsend: Sewer and transportation projects underway (Water Street, Tyler St, San Juan chip seal). Evans Vista housing master plan moving forward. New Arts & Culture Coordinator and Housing Grants Coordinator positions filled. Active subdivision applications. •Jefferson County: o Transition: Mark McCauley retiring, Josh Peters was named incoming County Administrator. o Dosewallips Road reopened with Governor Inslee visit. o Solid waste/recycling restructuring toward privatized roll-cart system (2026). o Ongoing comp plan update, shoreline/critical areas updates. , C:li'of port :Townsend 1 MINUTES Special Meeting of the Intergovernmental Collaborative Group (ICG) Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. I lyhrid Meeting: 355 I Judson St. Port Townsend, WA 98368 !CG Members and staff present:.Jefferson County Board of Commissioners: Commissioner Kate Dean, Commissioner I leidi Eisenhour, Commissioner Greg Brotherton Staff present: County Administrator t-.fark McCauley Port Townsend CitJ Council: Deputy Mayor/Councilmember Amy Howard, Councilmemher Ben Thomas, Council member Owen Rowe, and Council member Libby Wennstrom Staff present: City Manager John Mauro, Building Official Matt Logue, and Director of Planning and Community Development Emma Bolin .Jefferson Counn· Puhlic lltilit)· District (Pl/D) No. I: President/Commissioner Jeff Randall and Commissioner Dan Toepper, Staff present: General /lvfanager Kevin Streett Port of Port Townsend Board of Commissioners: President/Commissioner Pam Petranek, and Commi ssioner Carol Hasse Staff present: Executive Director Eron Berg CALL TO ORDER: Jefferson County PUD Commissioner/JCG Rotating Chair Jeff Randall called the meeting to order at 6: IO p.m. after establishing a quorum. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: No comments received. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: l\1emher Eisenhour moved to approve the Regular !CG Meeting Minutes of February 15, 2024. Member Rowe seconded the motion. The motion carried. PRESENTATION re: Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) and lnteragency Partnership: County Administrator Mark McCauley and EJFR Chief Bret Black covered key wildfire issues which included: community engagement and current C\\'PP status. SWCA consultants were hired to work with the County, City of Port Townsend, Jefferson PUD 1\o. l, fire departments and other agencies in Jefferson County to conduct a community survey, create the plan and work on implementation. Chief Rlack noted they are working on consistent messaging. City of Port Townsend Director of Planning and Community Development Emma Bolin \Vas present to review the Fire/Life/Safety inspections for commercial businesses within the City of Port Townsend. There is currently a backlog of inspections and the City is looking at charging fees to recoup the cost of this service. She answered questions alongside Chief Bret Black and City Building Official l\fatt Logue. llPDATE re: .Jefferson Count)· Drought Conditions: County Administrator Mark McCauley reviewed drought declarations, and the current drought area map -which includes Jefferson County. Areas affected the most by the drought include agricultural areas and irrigators with junior water rights. I le also included a review of v .. ·ater supply shortages, emergency dro ught relief and funding. Member Eisenhour suggested forming lnterlocal agreements to address the needs of the community. Rotating Chair Randal I suggested that the agencies inform the puhl ic on how they can be prepared.