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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM020821 - to include Hearing Comments re: Paradise Bay and Oak Bay Roads Speed Limit ChangeON �'S111 N O 01 MINUTES Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting — February 8, 2021, 9:00 a.m. Jefferson County Courthouse — Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kate Dean, Commissioner Greg Brotherton and Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour participated in the meeting remotely. Chair Dean called the meeting to order at the appointed time. She stated since next Monday is a holiday, the next Commissioners meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. She noted there will be a KPTZ radio forum regarding Homelessness on February 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following is a summary of comments submitted by individuals via email which reflect their personal opinions and which were read aloud by the County Administrator: • Comment regarding the homeless encampment at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. • Comment regarding COVID-19 information and false negative PCR tests. • Comment regarding the homeless encampment at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. • Comment regarding the homeless encampment at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. • Comment regarding Washington State Ferries upcoming online meetings February 9 and 10, 2021. The Commissioners and County Administrator addressed comments and concerns raised during the Public Comment Period. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 11-21 re: Re-establishing Jefferson County Cash Drawer, Petty Cash Account and Revolving Fund Amounts in Various County Departments 2. AGREEMENT re: To Provide Vaccine Clinic Volunteer Support and Related Services; No Dollar Amount; Jefferson County Public Health; Jefferson Healthcare 3. AGREEMENT re: Paradise Bay Rd. M.P. 4.2 Land Slide Repair, County Project No. 18020830, County No. No. 503608; In the Approximate Amount of $14,000; Jefferson County Public Works; Bruch & Bruch Construction, Inc. 4. AGREEMENT re: Dabob Rd. M.P. 0.83 Land Slide Repair, County Project No. 18020810, County Road No. 348808; In the Approximate Amount of $26,000; Jefferson County Public Works; Seton Construction, Inc. Commissioners Meeting Minutes of February 8, 2021 5. AGREEMENT No. 2063-97491 re: Implementation and Program Development of i-ACT (Individual Alternative Choice Training); In the Amount of $12,640; Jefferson County Juvenile Services; Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families, Juvenile Justice and Rehabilitation Administration 6. ADVISORY BOARD RESIGNATIONS (2) re: Gardiner Community Center Board of Directors; 1) Member, Fran Reynolds; 2) Member, Trish Warner 7. ADVISORY BOARD REAPPOINTMENT re: Gardiner Community Center Board of Directors; Three (3) Year Term to Expire December 31, 2023; Member, Mark Nebel 8. ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS (2) re: Gardiner Community Center Board of Directors; 1) Three (3) Year Term to Expire December 31, 2023; Member, Donald Isley; 2) Three (3) Year Term to Expire December 31, 2023; Member, Richard Quinnell COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners discussed recent meetings they attended. WEEKLY UPDATE re: COVID-19: Public Health Officer Dr. Thomas Locke provided information on the COVID-19 virus in Jefferson County and Emergency Management Director Willie Bence provided a situation report. The meeting was recessed at 10:26 a.m. and reconvened at 10:32 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. CLOSED SESSION: A Closed Session was scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Chair Dean announced that the Closed Session will be held from 10:33 a.m. to 10:53 a.m. with the County Administrator, Human Resources Manager, and Central Services Director to Discuss Labor Strategy or Position for Collective Bargaining not Subject to the Open Public Meetings Act under exemption RCW 42.30.140(4)(b). The Board resumed the regular meeting at 10:54 a.m. Chair Dean announced that the Board will be extending the Closed Session from 10:55 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The Board concluded the Closed Session and resumed the regular meeting at 11:02 a.m. HEARING re: Proposed Speed Limit Reduction in Port Ludlow for Paradise Bay and Oak Bay Roads; re: Revising Exhibit "A" Jefferson County Speed Limits of Ordinance No. 11-1214-98 regarding Traffic Speeds on County Roads Codified as Jefferson County Code, Chapter 10.05: Public Works Transportation Manager Wendy Clark-Getzin provided information regarding the hearing on a proposed speed limit reduction in Port Ludlow. Public Works Director/County Engineer Monte Reinders and Deputy Art Frank commented in favor of the proposed speed limit reductions. After discussion, Chair Dean opened the hearing to allow for public testimony. The following individuals provided testimony: Bill Dean, Tom Thiersch and Alan Kiesler. Hearing no further testimony, Chair Dean closed the public hearing to oral testimony. The Board started deliberation on the issue. After discussion, Chair Dean closed the hearing to written testimony. County Administrator Philip Morley stated that staff will coordinate with Public Works and bring back information requested by the Board within the next two weeks to assist in the Board's deliberations. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION — Continued: The Commissioners discussed their desire to attend the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) lunch-time 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of February 8, 2021 meetings together. Staff will work on addressing potential Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) issues on this request and report back to the Board prior to the next meeting. The Board discussed the Joint Oversight Board's allocation recommendations and the Jefferson County Fairgrounds homeless encampment. The meeting was recessed at 11:51 a.m. and reconvened at 1:32 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Chair Dean announced that the Executive Session will be held from 1:32 p.m. to 2:02 p.m. with the County Administrator and Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney regarding Attorney -Client Privilege, Potential Litigation under exemption RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:03 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Chair Dean announced that the Executive Session will be held from 2:03 p.m. to 2:33 p.m. with the County Administrator and Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney regarding Attorney -Client Privilege, Actual Litigation under exemption RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. The Board resumed the regular meeting at 2:33 p.m. Chair Dean announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 2:34 p.m. to 3:04 p.m. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 3:05 p.m. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board. • Review of items to discuss • Legislative Update • ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Letter to the Governor regarding Jefferson County COVID- 19/Phase II: After discussion, Commissioner Brotherton moved to authorize Commissioner Eisenhour to draft a draft letter with input from the Public Health Director, Public Health Officer and the County Administrator, and the County Administrator will consolidate the letter to include any edits from the Commissioners and present back- to the Commissioners for_ signature. Chair Dean seconded the motion. After discussion, Chair Dean called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. The letter regarding Phase II will be sent to the Governor's Office and the Washington State Department of Health. • Calendar Coordination • County Administrator's Report: Topics included: Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Jail subrecipient agreement, Production Alliance agreement, Goodman Sanitation agreement, BOCC Senior Management Retreat cancelled is rescheduled to February 23, 2021, Isolation and Quarantine rooms contract, Bi-Annual Associate Development Organization (ADO) designation, Economic Development Council (EDC) Team Jefferson, Strategic Plan, Munis, EnerGov, Department of Community Development (DCD) staff support, future entheogens discussion, and other miscellaneous topics. • Intergovernmental Collaborative Group (ICG): Debrief regarding recent Strong Towns presentation by Charles Marohn. Upcoming meeting topics also discussed • Economic Development Commissioners Meeting Minutes of February 8, 2021 NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Dean adjourned the meeting at 4:35 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEALS 4 _ AiEiostenhour, hairATTEST: on, Member Carol n' Gallawa CMC Member Y Y> Clerk of the Board 4 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED SPEED LIMIT CHANGE FOR PARADISE BAY and OAK BAY ROADS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing is scheduled by the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners on Monday, February 8, at 11:00 AM in the Commissioners' Chambers at the County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA, for the purpose of receiving written and verbal testimony about changing speed limits in Port Ludlow Village. The traffic engineer's report is available at https://co.iefferson.wa.us/443/Transportation-Planning. Written public comments on the proposal will be accepted any time up through the close of the public hearing, addressed to the BoCC at P. O. Box 1220, Port Townsend, WA 98368 or by email at je _ cc(a)co jefferson.wa.us. Per the May 29, 2020 Jefferson County Public Health Officer Order, the hearing will be held virtually. To view the meetings live, go to www.co jefferson.wa.us, follow the links under "Quick Links: Videos of Meetings -Streaming Live " or those without internet can listen by dialing phone no. 1-646-749-3122 - enter Access Code 661-198-069#. To provide oral testimony, please dial -in to the number above by 11:00 AM so your call can be taken. The hearing impaired and others can be accommodated using Washington Relay Service at 1-800-833-6384 and the following website: hVgJ/www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/odhh/telecommunication-relay-services Jefferson County ensures full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by prohibiting discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex or national origin in the provision of benefits & services resulting from its federally assisted programs & activities. The meeting site is ADA accessible. Accommodations for people with disabilities can be arranged with advance notice by calling (360)385-9400. l Kate Dean, Chair Date Board of Jefferson County Commissioners Julie Shannon From: Kate Dean Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2021 2:49 PM. To: Julie Shannon , Subject: FW: Transportation Safety Review From: Jim Moffitt Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2021 2:48:14 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton; Heidi Eisenhour; Philip Morley; Kate Dean; Eric Kuzma; Wendy Clark; Monte Reinders Cc: Allan Kiesler; Tam McDearmid; Mike Towner Subject: Fwd: Transportation Safety Review CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good Morning: The Port Ludlow Village Council, through its Transportation Safety Committee, has been working on ways to make Port Ludlow a safer transportation corridor for residents, guests, and those who drive through Port Ludlow to other destinations in Jefferson County. Over the last five years several initiatives have been studied and researched. Since a public hearing is scheduled for the JeffCo Board of Commissioners Meeting on February 8th at 11:00 AM, we would like to invite you to virtually attend one of our Roadway Safety Presentations to the Port Ludlow Community before the public hearing. Below is a copy of the eblast message that was sent out announcing the community presentation. It also contains links to the roadway safety documentation that data was pulled from for the presentation and includes login information for joining the meeting. The PLVC Transportation Safety Committee feels it is important to reach out and invite you to attend. JeffCo Public works has been actively involved in this endeavor and you and your teams will be responsible for approving and grant writing to fund these programs. We will have two presentations and hopefully one of the time slots will be convenient for you. On behalf of the PLVC, I want to thank the JeffCo Departments for their help on our initiatives and for making this great place to live. Sincerely, Jim Moffitt President - PLVC. --- Forwarded message From: Village Council<portludlowvillagecouncileblast@gmail.com> Date: Thu, Jan 28, 2021 at 4:09 AM Subject: Transportation Safety Review To: <igm.moffitt@gmail.com> Ce council TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, PROMOTE, AND UNIFY Transportation Safety Committee Port Ludlow Roadway Safety Presentation For over 5 years, The Port Ludlow Village Council and its Transportation Safety Committee have been working with Jefferson County Public Works to address roadway safety issues in Port Ludlow. The Consultant's Report is finally completed and there will be a Public Hearing before the Jefferson County Commissioners to hear citizen comments on the recommendations. Find out which are the most dangerous intersections! Are Roundabouts in our future? Allan Kiesler, Chairperson of the Transportation Safety Committee, PLVC will be hosting and presenting Transportation Solutions recommendations. This is your chance to learn about the safety improvements needed in Port Ludlow and will help you respond to Commissioners. These presentations will be held on the Zoom Virtual meeting platform and all residents are invited to attend and ask questions. Feel free to review the consultant's report, summary and supporting documents on the PLVC Website by clicking the following link. PLVC Roadway Safely Committee. By reviewing, you will be better informed before the presentation. To join the presentation, pick the date of your choice and click on the corresponding line Wow on the day of the presentation selected: Note: Participation will be limited to 100 sign -ins for each presentation. Tuesday, Feb 2n" at 2,00 PM Click here to Join —by-com ter on Feb 2nd: Feb.r,u,ar 2 Presentation Link au _y Join b h P -one: Call in number: 1253 215 8782 Meeting ID. 816 9837 4732 Passcode: 871331 Wednesday, Feb T" at 7.00 PM Click here to Join by computer on Feb 311: February 3 Presentation Link Join U phone: Call in number: 1253 215 8782 Passcode: 194818 For those residents unable to participate, the PLVC Roadway Safety Committee will make every effort to record and post the presentation on the PLVC website upon completion. If you have any questions, please contact Jim Moffitt, President, PLVC at 832-816- 9998. Your Village Council is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation whose purpose is to be a unifying force and information conduit for the benefit of all Port Ludlow residents. Port Ludlow Village Council I Post Office Box 65012, Port Ludlow, WA 98365 Unsubscribe jcjrn.rnoffitt0arnail.corn Update Profile I About our service provider Sent by portludlowvillagecouncileblast@gmail.com From: Greg Brotherton Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 6:31 PM To: Julie Shannon Subject: FW: Roadway Safety in Port Ludlow From: Tam McDearmid Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 6:30:47 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Roadway Safety in Port Ludlow CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Jefferson County Commissioner Greg Brotherton: My name is Tamra McDearmid and I live in Port Ludlow on Rainier Lane. I'm contacting you to ask that you approve the change in Speed Limit in Port Ludlow on a portion of Paradise Bay Road and a portion of Oak Bay Road to 35 mph. Frankly, I'd love to see the 35 mph speed limit extend south from Teal Lake Road on Paradise Bay Road, and north from the Fire Station on Oak Bay Road, but this is a good start. We've lived in Port Ludlow for over to years, and in that time have observed many cars driving up to 6omph on these roads where there are several neighborhood roads adjacent to these main roads through Port Ludlow, plus walkers and bike riders. It's a dangerous situation that will unfortunately result in traffic crashes and roadway disruptions. By lowering the speed limit, the hope is cars will slow down and observe this change. It can only happen with your approval, which I respectfully ask for your vote in the positive. Thank you for your consideration, 1 Kind regards, Tamra McDearmid 33o Rainier Lane Port Ludlow WA 98365-9682 From: Dean Rosenthal <dean45244@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 5:58 PM To: jeffbocc Subject: Port Ludlow proposed traffic changes CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Please don't waste Jefferson County resources doing any of your possible proposed traffic changes in Port Ludlow. Things are fine as they are! If anything, make sure the striping on the roadways are up to date for good visibility at night and in the fog. Consider when applicable of reducing the ditches at the sides of Paradise Bay Rd. or putting up more roadway guards. Most accidents I bet are caused just by bad drivers! Thanks, Dean Rosenthal 1411 E. Ludlow Ridge Rd. Port Ludlow, WA 98365 1 From: Kim Moffitt <klmoffitt57@gmail.com> - Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2021 9:45 AM To: jeffbocc Subject: Port Ludlow Speed Limit Reduction CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Commissioners, I'm writing to urge you to support the speed limit reduction proposal for Port Ludlow. Following the TSI report from the study requested by the Port Ludlow Village Council, I believe that the demographics of our community strongly support this action. Thanks to all of you for all of your work on our behalf, Kim Moffitt 'effbocc From: Jim Moffitt <jgm.moffitt@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2021 9:52 AM To: jeffbocc Subject: Port Ludlow Speed Limit Reduction. CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear JeffCo County Commissions: Firstly, thank you and all the JeffCo Departments for the excellent programs and service you provide to the residents. I wish to ask for your support on voting yes on the speed limit reduction proposal that will be discussed at your upcoming public meeting scheduled for Monday February 8, 2021 at 11:00 AM. The Port Ludlow Village Council Transportation Safety Committee has been working on this program and engaging with JeffCo Public Works for nearly 5 years. In great collaboration, a program has been developed to address some of the safety issues occurring here in Port Ludlow, The speed limit reduction is a great start in making Port Ludlow a safer and more enjoyable place to call home. I sincerely hope you support this initiative and our desire for increased safety. All my best. Jim Moffitt. 'effbocc From: Fred King <kngcrb@olypen.com> ` Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2021 2:55 PM To: jeffbocc Subject: Port Ludlow Speed Limit Reduction Initiative CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Gentlemen, I am categorically opposed to the proposed initiative. The problem would be readily solved by enforcing the existing speed limits. A further traffic safety improvement would be made by enforcing posted STOP signs. The Port Ludlow community should set an example for other drivers by observing all traffic regulations. Fred King Port Ludlow n From: Karen Davis <kedavis000@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2021 3:12 PM To: jeffbocc Subject: Port Ludlow Speed Limit Reduction Initiative CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Jefferson County Commissioners, I am in favor of all the recommendations in the speed limit reduction initiative. I live less than one block from the intersection of Oak Bay Road/Walker Way/Marina View Drive and observe the difficulties of pedestrians and vehicles attempting to negotiate that intersection coming from Walker Way. A reduced speed limit combined with a four way stop will dramatically increase the safety of everyone involved. I urge you to approve these important safety proposals. Thank you. Karen Davis, BOD President Admiralty 1 Condos Port Ludlow OCC From: Anne McClure <mcclureanne@hotmail.com> Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2021 3:21 PM To: jeffbocc Subject: Port Ludlow Speed Limit CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Please do Not agree with lowering the speed limit in Port Ludlow! Certain groups like to create situations or highlight problems that don't exist or bother 95% of people that actually live here. We are a small community with small problems, not a small community with big problems... I'm sure you have betterthings to spend yourtime on. Sincerely, -Anne Sent from my iPhone jeffbocc x , From: terry oswald <toswald2@q.com> Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2021 3:56 PM To: jeffbocc Subject: Port Ludlow Speed Limit Reduction Initiative CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. I would like make sure the board is aware of my feelings on the subject initiative. We have lived in Port Ludlow for 23 years and believe any reduction in speed limit in the area is not necessary. Thank you Terry Oswald jeffbocc ; From: Valerie Goree <valerie.goree@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2021 4:03 PM To: jeffbocc Subject: speed limit reduction CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. I'm a resident of Port Ludlow, and recently reviewed the traffic safety report for our area. I'm in favor of the speed limit reduction proposed. Thank you. Valerie Goree www.valerie2oreeauthor.com Stories of Passion and Intrigue 2010 ACFW Genesis Winner, Romantic Suspense Weep in the Night; Sequel, Day Of Reckoning. "Your word is a lamp to my fleet and a light for my path." (Psaim 119:105 NIV) 'si release avallaule Trur X n Amazon >r 1 jeffbocc 9.1 From: Dave McDearmid <dmcdearmid98365@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2021 4:32 PM To: jeffbocc Subject: Public Hearing, Monday Feb. 8, 2021 re. Port Ludlow Traffic Safety Study CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Jefferson County Commissioners, I am a resident of Port Ludlow and I ask for your approval of the recommended speed limit changes as presented in the subject study. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully, George D. McDearmid it a E) jeffbocc 4 From: Tom Sprandel <tomsprandel@pm.me> Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2021 5:27 PM To: jeffbocc Subject: Proposed Speed Limit Reduction in Port Ludlow -- Hearing 2/8/21 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear County Comissoners: I support reducing the speed limit along Paradise Bay Road in Port Ludlow. The section of road as proposed by the Port Ludlow Village Council is a dangerous section of road with several difficult feeder intersections. Even though it is not on the agenda now, I believe that a traffic circle would an effective improvement for the four way stop at Paradise Bay Road and Oak Bay Road. I recognize that it could be expensive, but hope that money might be found for such a project. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Tom Sprandel 147 Seaway Place Port Ludlow, WA 98365 (847) 219-3784 effbocc From: Karen <kgriffith45@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, February 5, 2021 9:50 AM To: jeffbocc Subject: Traffic in Port Ludlow CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Greetings, I am writing to you in support of the proposal to address the traffic problems in Port Ludlow. Please approve of the recommendation regarding changing of speed limits in the village as well as the construction of the round-abouts. I live here and heartily concur that these recommendations will improve village life. Thanks. Karen Griffith 40 Mariner Place Port Ludlow, WA 98365 Home: 360-437-2156 Cell: 360-865-0466 jeffbocc From: Allan Kiesler <goldenak@aol.com> Sent: Friday, February 5, 2021 10:55 AM To: jeffbocc Cc: Philip Morley; Monte Reinders Subject: Letter of Support For Port Ludlow Speed Reduction Attachments: SKM_C360i21020511230.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Commissioner Dean, Commissioner Brotherton and Commissioner Eisenhour, On Thursday, February 4, 2021, the Ludlow Maintenance Commission met at a Special Board Meeting to review and discuss the speed reduction proposals as recommended by Jefferson County Public Works. Attached is the motion that was passed in favor of reducing the speeds along Oak Bay Road and Paradise Bay Road and also in favor of a roundabout at Oak Bay Road, Walker Way and Marina View Drive. Please, pass these speed reductions. Thank you, Allan J. Kiesler President, Ludlow Maintenance Commission 360-437-8091 goldenak@aol.com 77 L- The Beach Club At Port Ludlow February 5, 2021 POST OFFICE BOX 65060 .0, Jefferson County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Subject: Paradise Bay and Oak Bay Speed Limit Change Dear Commissioner Dean, Commissioner Brotherton and Commissioner Eisenhour, On February 4, 2021 the Ludlow Maintenance Commission held a Special Board Meeting to discuss the speed limit changes and other recommendations from the Public Work's Transportation Solutions study. The following motion was made and favorably approved by a vote of 6 to 1. Whereas the Board of Trustees of the Ludlow Maintenance Commission is required to take reasonable measures based on evidence, and conforming to statutory and common law, to enhance the safety of members of the Homeowners Association, And, Whereas a Traffic Study commissioned by Jefferson County and conducted by experts informed by federal, state, and local laws and policies and best practices suggested by the American Association of Retired Persons has recommended changes to the roadways used by our members, And, Whereas the appropriate officials have recommended as Priority One a roundabout where the roadway accessing our Beach Club and one neighborhood, along with a reduction in speed limits, that will improve safety for our members and other persons And, In general, other recommendations will provide safety improvements for all persons using the Master Planned Resort of Port Ludlow, Page 1 of 2 We recommend the adoption of the Traffic Study recommendations provided to the Jefferson County Department of Public Works. The Ludlow Maintenance Commission represents over 1,000 owners in the North Bay section of Port Ludlow and it is hoped that you will vote favorably to adopt these speed limit changes. Thank you jor you consideration, Allan Tesler, President Ludlow Maintenance Commission CC: LMC Board of Trustee Page 2 of 2 'effbocc From: Patricia Patterson<patricia.k.patterson@earthlink.net> Sent: Friday, February 5, 2021 3:25 PM To: jeffbocc Subject: Speed limits in Port Ludlow CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Board Members, I am writing to express my thoughts on the speed limit change being considered for Port Ludlow. PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE IT. It is already too slow and encourages driving faster than 40 miles per hour, which many drivers do. Dropping it by 5 mph will not change a thing and will cost taxpayers, I suspect, for sign changes, notifications, etc. There are ample shoulders for walking and biking, which might concern some residents. Although I have never seen data regarding traffic accidents in Port Ludlow, my hunch is that it rarely, if ever happens. I imagine that is why data have not been reported..... nothing is happening in that regard. So why change something that works! Patty Patterson, PhD Port Ludlow, WA p effbocc From: Neal H. Wood, II <nhwoodii@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, February 5, 2021 4:55 PM To: jeffbocc Subject: Port Ludlow Traffic Management CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Please note that my wife, Nancy Wood, and I support the Port Ludlow Village Council's proposal for traffic flow modifications to Oak Bay Road and Paradise Bay Road. We urge your support. -- Neal Wood occ From: Myra Katz <myrakatz@att.net> Sent: Friday, February 5, 2021 4:55 PM To: jeffbocc Subject: Port Ludlow Speed Limit Reduction Initiative CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Commissioners, My sister and I are writing to support the Port Ludlow Speed Limit Reduction Initiative. We live in Port Ludlow off of Oak Bay Road. The traffic is very fast in this area and it is dangerous to cross the street. We would like for the speed limit through Port Ludlow to be reduced. Sincerely, Myra Katz myrakatz -att.net Sandra Rosier sndyrsr a@aol.com 224 Mats View Terrace Port Ludlow, WA 98365 1 i jeffbocc From: KAREN JONES <TOKAJ04@msn.com> Sent: Friday, February 5, 2021 10:48 PM To: jeffbocc Subject: Speed Reduction on Paradise Bay Road CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Thank you for your service to our county. It is a time-consuming job and is much appreciated. We would like to express our support for lowering the speed limit on Paradise Bay Road. The studies speak for themselves —people are traveling too fast! We also support the placement of warning lights in the proposal made by the traffic committee. Thanks for your consideration. Tom and Karen Jones Port Ludlow b Get Outlook for iOS tP a e jeffbocc From: Roger Dunaway <rtdunaway1956@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, February 6, 2021 6:50 AM To: jeffbocc Subject: Speed limit reduction CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Commissioners: I fully support the proposed speed limit reduction for Port Ludlow. Roger T. Dunaway 90 Adventurer Lane Port Ludlow, WA 98365 Ir A L s jeffbocc I From: Bruce Parsons <BruceCindy@wavecable.com> Sent: Saturday, February 6, 2021 11:26 AM To: jeffbocc Subject: Port Ludlow Speed Limits CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Jefferson County Commissioners, Due to the large number of walkers and bikers in the village we are in favor of lowering the speed limits in Port Ludlow. Of particular concern are Paradise Road and Oak Bay, the main entry points into the village. Thank you for your consideration. Bruce and Cindy Parsons 3.63 Seaway Place Sent from my iPhone j -1 d ail V! jeffbocc From: Sandra Flaherty <skflaherty412@yahoo.com> Sent: Saturday, February 6, 2021 12:14 PM To: jeffbocc Subject: Port Ludlow Speed limit Reduction CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. I am writing to urge you to take whatever steps are necessary to reduce the speed limit to 35 mph on Oak Bay and Paradise Bay, with appropriate further reductions at other locations in the community. I am a long-time resident of Port Ludlow and frequently observe vehicles traveling at approximately 5o mph on Oak Bay, particularly the northern portion where the road straightens. It is nota freeway! Sincerely, Sandra K Flaherty From: Allan Kiesler <goldenak@aol.com> Sent: Saturday, February 6, 2021 12:22 PM To: jeffbocc Cc: Monte Reinders; Philip Morley Subject: Public Hear Speed Limit Reductions in Port Ludlow CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Commissioner Dean, Commissioner Brotherton and Commissioner Eisenhour, I want to thank Public Works Director Reinders and his staff for bringing these speed reduction requests for Oak Bay Road and Paradise Bay Road in Port Ludlow before you. I am urging you to approve them as the first part of the traffic safety upgrades for Port Ludlow. The Transportation Solutions, Inc. Port Ludlow Village Traffic Safety Report dated June 2020 clearly shows that speeding and stop sign running is very common within the Master Planned Resort on Oak Bay and Paradise Bay Roads. As our population has increased significantly in Port Ludlow over the last 20 years the speeding and stop sign running has become increasingly dangerous. These speed reduction changes are proactive to help reduce the risks of dangerous accidents. I would also like to encourage the Commissioners to have Public Works and the Port Ludlow Village Council Trails Committee work together to improve the two trail crossings on Oak Bay Road between Waterhouse Lane and Scott Court. The reduced speed limit will help pedestrians but increased signage and removing vegetation for better lines of sight would also increase safety. This could all be done with the change in speed limits and the chipseal-repainting narrowing the road widths. I would like to think of all of the above as the first phase of traffic safety improvements for Port Ludlow and would ask that Public Works begin planning for mini -roundabouts at Oak Bay, Walker Way and Marina View Drive and Paradise Bay, Oak Bay and Osprey Ridge. It is clear from the TSI study and the National Traffic Safety Council that mini -roundabouts are safer than 4-way stops for bicycles, cars and pedestrians. No land would have to be acquired for these roundabouts and they would be paid for using grant money. It will take years to get the funding and engineering studies done for the roundabouts so I would ask that you have Public Works begin the planning for them. I want to thank you for holding the Public Hearing on the speed limit reductions as put forth by Public Works and again I urge you to vote in favor of these changes. I With appreciation for your consideration on this important matter. Allan J. Kiesler Chairperson Roadway Safety Committee, Port Ludlow Village Council PO Box 65275 100 Bluebird Lane Port Ludlow, WA 98365 360-437-8091 r, t From: Douglas Henderson <dhend10@msn.com> Sent: Saturday, February 6, 2021 1:01 PM To: Jeffbocc; Greg Brotherton; Kate Dean; Heidi Eisenhour; Monte Reinders; Joe Nole; Allan Kiesler Subject: Port Ludlow Village Council Proposed Traffic Safety Program Attachments: Port Ludlow Roadwayu Safety Presentation 2-6-2021.docx CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. For inclusion in the Feb, 8th Board of County Commissioners Meeting in response to the Port Ludlow Village Council Presentation Sent from Outlook Douglas Henderson 501Osprey Ridge Dr. Port Ludlow, WA. 98365 360-437-4033 dhendl0@msn.com Thursday, February 4, 2021 TO: Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us gbrotherton@co.iefferson.wa.us kdean@co.iefferson.wa.us heisenhour@co.iefferson.wa.us Jefferson County Sheriff 0nole co.iefferson.wa.us Jefferson County Department of Public works mreinders@co.iefferson.wa.us RE: TRAFFIC SAFETY PROPOSAL BY THE PORT LUDLOW VILLAGE COUNCIL SNYOPSIS: Approximately five years ago the Port Ludlow Village Council appointed a committee to research possible solution to a serious traffic safety problem. On February 8th, 2021 they are submitting their recommendations to the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners. The problem is caused by drivers who by intentional act or omission violate traffic laws. The proposal by the Port Ludlow Village Council will take a considerable amount of time, exorbitant costs and at the best be unable to quantify any positive results. RECOMMENDATION: I respectfully recommend that the recommendations of this committee be held in obeyance until such time as the inconsistencies, reasons for the consultant's lack of support, cost of implementation and overall methodology are reviewed, and alternative solutions studied. 1 TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS Inc. Jefferson County Department of Public Works at some point contracted with TSI to conduct a study of materials and ideas developed by the PLVC Traffic Safety Committee. That study is put forth in a 123- page report that does an excellent job of describing the problems reported and evaluations of the complaints by TSI along with recommendations. It was noted that the consultant's findings in all five of the key requests were negative. It was interesting to note that the capacity of the streets and roads involved has not been reached since the roads were developed for traffic volume expected many years from now. BACKGROUND: This issue is due to the concern of residents over traffic safety. There have been complaints to Jefferson County, the Department of Public Works, and the Jefferson County Sheriff for over twenty years. While there are many facets involved the primary concerns are speed both on major arteries and residential streets, pedestrian safety, and failure to stop for stop signs. The Department of Public Works has surveyed some of the streets and documented speeds in the high fifties and low sixties in twenty-five mph zones. ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION: The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department is responsible for traffic enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Jefferson County. The Sheriff's Office currently receives more than $750,000.00 in taxpayers money per year and has for the last ten years according to Commissioner Greg Brotherton. Since this is a traffic related issue that the Sheriff's Office is trained and equipped to handle with the mobile radar units and vehicle mounted radar units it has, It is a relatively simple matter to increase traffic enforcement in any specific area, and specifically those violations causing the complaints and hazards. I am aware of the manpower situation with the Sheriff's Office but then again, I am very well aware having been in command of two traffic divisions that this solution is not only possible with a limited staff it is necessary and fiscally viable. This solution can be extremely effective in a matter of weeks instead of the five years that the current traffic safety committee has taken without any effect. I would be very willing to meet with any of those persons that wish to discuss this matter further. Doug Henderson 2 effbocc From: Marie Sprandel <msprandel@outlook.com> Sent: Saturday, February 6, 2021 1:15 PM To: jeffbocc Subject: Port Ludlow Traffic Considerations CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Jefferson County Commissioners: I am in favour of lower speed limits through Port Ludlow as proposed by the Port Ludlow Village Council. Further, I would like to have roundabouts for traffic dampeners at busy intersections, especially at Teal Lake Road and Paradise Bay Road, where PL traffic frequently (usually!) exceeds the existing 40 mph limit, and causes driver to cut the corner rather than turn the corner, a danger to oncoming drivers and pedestrians. Thank you for considering. Kind regards, Marie Sprandel 7 1 jeffbocc�f From: Deborah Cacho <deborah.cacho@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, February 6, 2021 2:57 PM To: jeffbocc Subject: Speed Reduction in Port Ludlow CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Mr. Brotherton, Ms. Dean and Ms. Eisenhour, My husband and I are retired and consider ourselves to be excellent drivers. We continue to take on-line driving classes and intend to monitor our driving abilities as we age. We are FIRMLY AGAINST the proposed changes. There is nothing wrong with the way it is now. Have you ever been behind someone who has driven all the way to QFC at 20 miles/hour? Changing the speed limit will not change the way the elderly drive. I do believe that walking paths especially near the Fireside Inn would be an asset. Perhaps a cross walk in this area would help those crossing the street. A few tickets to those who violate this and word will get out to stop and let people cross. PLEASE DO NOT change the speed limits! Than you for your careful consideration concerning this matter. Sincerely. Deborah Cacho 532 Woodridge Drive a _ jeffbocc From: Charlotte Eidlin <ceidlin@msn.com> Sent: Saturday, February 6, 2021 3:55 PM To: jeffbocc Cc: jeffbocc Subject: Traffic control Port Ludlow, Wa CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. I totally support the recommendations submitted by the committee from Port Ludlow. People drive way too fast along Oak Bay Road. In addition, walking paths away from the shoulder need to be installed along Oak Bay Road from Baldwin Lane to the 4 way stop sign at the intersection of Oak Bay Road, And also from that intersection out to the end of Oak Bay Road, the shoulder is narrow to non existent along several sections of Oak Bay Road and there are a lot of people who walk to stay healthy. Regards, CharlotteEidlin Sent from my iPad jeffbocc ..�. From: John Ammeter <jammeter@cablespeed.com> Sent: Saturday, February 6, 2021 4:38 PM To: jeffbocc Subject: Regarding the proposed speed reduction in Port Ludlow CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. I want to go on record of opposing any speed reduction in Port Ludlow. The speed limit now is a practical limit for the roads in that area. I travel through there frequently and I find 40 MPH is a safe speed. John Ammeter From: kr788 <kr788@aol.com> Sent: Saturday, February 6, 2021 8:29 PM To: jeffbocc Subject: speed limit CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. We back the lowering of the speed limit in Port Ludlow per the Consultant Report. And we support a future of round-abouts as also laid out in the Reports. We have lived here for 8 years and the number of cars bypassing the highway from the Hood Canal Bridge to Oak Bay Rd has increased tremendously, along with speeding. For safety reasons, please lower the speed in Port Ludlow. Kay Raffo Pathfinder Ln Port Ludlow Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone jeffbocc From: tprosys@gmail.com Sent: Monday, February 8, 2021 10:17 AM To: jeffbocc Subject: TESTIMONY for Monday, February 8 public hearing regarding proposed speed limit changes in Port Ludlow CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. TESTIMONY: Missing / Incorrect RCW References The following text appears in the agenda packet item ( "020821_ra01.pdf" ) on Page 21 of 146: 10.05.020 Sections not adopted. The following sections of the Washington Model Traffic Ordinance are not adopted by reference and are expressly deleted: RCW 46.90.250, 46.90.500 through 46.90.540, 46.90.560, and 46.90.565. Ord. 11- 98 § 2] 1 note that none of the sections of RCW 46.90 that are referenced in the above text (RCW 46.90.xxx) actually exist. They were repealed in 1993. These should not be treated as mere "scrivener's errors". The full text of RCW 46.90 is here: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/defauIt.aspx?cite=46.90&full=true To have a usable, enforceable statute, meaningless references must be removed and valid references must be supplied before the proposal can be evaluated. The fact that our county code is so seriously out of date should be a concern! While reviewing and correcting the Code, it would be appropriate to also decide if it is still necessary for the county to not adopt by reference the entire state traffic ordinance. That is, ask yourselves what it is that makes Jefferson County so different that we have to have our own subset of laws when traffic control really should be standard everywhere. The sections of the Washington Model Traffic Ordinance that were previously "not adopted" all deal with the licensing and operation of bicycles on public roads. Our county spends large amounts of money on parts of roads that are of benefit only to bicycles. Why isn't it time to license and regulate bicycles in a manner that is consistent with state law? By adopting the state laws in full, the problem of obsolete references in the local code is greatly reduced. Missing Pages Pages 62 through 138 of the agenda packet item ( "020821_ra01.pdf" ) are completely blank. The public cannot be expected to testify on an agenda item where 53% of the pages are blank. The BoCC must not approve a proposal based on so much non-existent information. Abrupt Changes to Speed Limits are not safe Speed limits should not `jump' abruptly from 40 to 25, as is being proposed. That situation is found in several places throughout the county and adding more such areas is not a good idea. Gradual slowing in 5 mph increments is a much safer approach. Adequate warnings [ "Speed Limit NN ahead" ] must also be posted, consistently, throughout the area. Conclusion This proposal should not be approved in its current form. A corrected proposal should be resubmitted and another hearing should be scheduled. Tom Thiersch Jefferson County jeffbocc From: Ray Newson < newsorp48@gmail.com > Sent: Monday, February 8, 2021 10:49 AM To: jeffbocc Subject: Speed Limit on Oak Bay Road in Port Ludlow. CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Greg Brotherton, Kate Dean, Heidi Eisenhour, We understand there is a review of the speed limit on Oak Bay Road. This we understand is being driven by the difficulties people are having in safely crossing this rather wide roadway. Noting the number of pedestrians in Port Ludlow is small, a high percentage being seniors, and that they are normally out walking only during a few hours of each day. Speed limits having a twenty four hour a day impact. To ensure safety, would not the best solution be to leave the speed limit as it is, and install pedestrian crossings with "on demand" traffic lights at say two locations. One could be near the Walker Way or Swansonville roads, with another in the area of Scott road. Best regards Julie Shannon From: Kate Dean Sent: Friday, February 5, 2021 10:22 AM To: Julie Shannon Subject: FW: Public Comment re Port Ludlow Speed Limit Reduction From: William Dean Sent: Friday, February 5, 2021 10:21:18 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean; Greg Brotherton; heisenhour@co.jefferson.wa.usa Cc: Allan Kiesler; Philip Morley; Monte Reinders; Jim Moffitt Subject: Public Comment re Port Ludlow Speed Limit Reduction CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear County Commissioners, We wholeheartedly support the reduction in the speed limits on the two main roads within Port Ludlow, Paradise Bay Road and Oak Bay Road. The Village Council has sponsored the review of this subject within the framework of other enhancements for several years and has worked closely with Monte Reinders and his Public Works personnel to address this" bite of the elephant" as a first step. The other recommendations are also supported, but taking this step is recommended at this time considering budgets and funding realities. It needs to be recognized that this was not a staff and board developed recommendation as multiple public hearings were held with residents to obtain their input and Public Works hired an outside consultant to review the suggestions developed by community members. This recommendation is the result of a significant collaborative effort. Port Ludlow is a community with its own trail system of over 20 miles which is used regularly by a large number of residents and visitors to our community. In addition, there are two recreation centers in Port Ludlow, the Bay and Beach Clubs which are used by the members. We mention these items to support the proposition that residents of Port Ludlow are active and use the facilities that are available for them to maintain their health and wellness through exercise. The trails and recreation centers funnel hikers onto the roadways and it must be stressed THERE ARE NO SIDEWALKS within the Master Planned Resort. The net effect is the roadways are used for more than just driving. The age of the Port Ludlow population is over 66 years. As tough as it is to admit this, we are not physically able as we were when we were younger and this has an impact both on our driving and our walking awareness. Speed reductions in this recommendation recognize this reality and enable the community to continue to safely obtain the exercise that is so necessary. Needless to say, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the usage of the roadways for hiking and walking which is another supporting reason to approve this recommendation. We appreciate the efforts of Monte, his staff, and the Village Council Committee members that have brought this recommendation to the forefront, strongly support your approval and hope you will authorize Public Works to commence implementation as soon as possible. Regards, Bill and Chris Dean 150 Mount Constance Way Port Ludlow, WA 98365 936-443-8128 Julie Shannon From: Kate Dean Sent: Sunday, February 7, 2021 4:23 PM To: Julie Shannon Subject: FW: Oak Bay Road Speed Limit From: Kathryn Lamka Sent: Sunday, February 7, 2021 4:22:55 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Heidi Eisenhour; Kate Dean; Greg Brotherton Subject: Oak Bay Road Speed Limit CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hello Commissioners! I have been out of town in January and haven't been able to participate in the Roadway Safety Presentations. I support lowering the speed limit on Oak Bay Road, but I would LOVE to see it expanded to include more of the north side of Swansonville Road. Specifically, traffic speeds by the fire station area (Mats Mats). In fact, my husband was in an accident on the corner of our own street (Maple Lane). LuAnn Spitzbart, owner of Tootsies has been trying for years to RETURN this strip of Oak Bay to the 30 mph speed limit that it was when the quarry was in use. I'm probably too late to the party, but I did want to lobby for increasing the length of the slower zone. When my husband's accident happened, the police showed me with a little math problem how fast people are traveling by Maple Lane (NO time to get out of their way once they are in view of people turning out of Maple Lane). Thanks. And of course, thanks to all of you for all you do! 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