Port Townsend, WA

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Port Townsend Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is meeting to discuss the 2027 budget as an advisory item to the City Council. The agenda includes approval of minutes from prior meetings, public comment, and member updates. The meeting is open to the public in person and virtually.

• 2027 Budget – Advisory to Council
• Approval of minutes from March 10, April 23, May 19, and June 9, 2026 meetings
• Public comment period (3 minutes per person)

Arts Commission

City Council Business Meeting (In Person and Virtual)

The Port Townsend City Council is holding a business meeting with several discussion items and one action item. The main action is the first reading of Ordinance 3370 for the 2026 Supplemental Budget Appropriations #2. The council will also discuss a workplan responding to a Growth Management Hearings Board decision, credit card fees, and public engagement. The agenda includes proclamations, consent agenda items, and an executive session on potential litigation.

• Ordinance 3370: 2026 Supplemental Budget Appropriations #2 (first reading)
• Discussion: Workplan and budget projection responding to Growth Management Hearings Board decision
• Discussion: Credit card fee and feedback presentation
• Proclamations: Trash Task Force and National Service Dog Month
• Consent agenda: Approval of bills, claims, warrants, and minutes from July 27, 2026

Arts Commission

The Port Townsend Arts Commission is meeting to discuss grant funding, a Cultural Access Program, and other updates. The agenda includes staff and chair updates on the PTAC logo, Cultural Access Program information, and Performances for the People, as well as new business on grant funding. The meeting is a regular session with public comment.

• Grant Funding discussion under New Business
• Cultural Access Program information (potential $374,000 annually for city-wide program)
• Performances for the People project overview
• PTAC logo design update
• Approval of minutes from August 13, 2026

Council Infrastructure and Development Committee

The Council Infrastructure and Development Committee will review an update regarding the Historic Preservation Code Amendment. The meeting also includes staff reports from the Planning Commission and the Parks, Recreation, Trees and Trails Advisory Board.

• Historic Preservation Code Amendment Update
• Planning Commission Update
• Parks, Recreation, Trees and Trails Advisory Board Update

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (CANCELED)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (CANCELED)

Special Session Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) (Joint Meeting with Jefferson County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and Jefferson County Tourism Coordinating Council)

The Port Townsend, Jefferson County, and Jefferson County Tourism advisory bodies will hold a joint special meeting. The session is focused on discussing and potentially taking action regarding collaboration between these groups.

• Discussion regarding collaboration between Port Townsend LTAC, Jefferson County LTAC, and Jefferson County Tourism Coordinating Council

Special Session Planning Commission Meeting

The Port Townsend Planning Commission holds a special session to discuss updates to the Historic Preservation Code, including a staff presentation, public comment, and commission discussion. The meeting also includes procedural items, public comment, and communications about a recent planning award.

• Update on Historic Preservation Code with staff presentation and public comment
• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2026, and March 28, 2026 Planning Commission meetings
• Announcement of 2026 Excellence in Planning Award for the City of Port Townsend 2025 Comprehensive Plan

Special Session City Council Meeting

The Port Townsend City Council will hold a special session to decide on short-term improvements to the Sheridan and Sims intersection, potentially appoint an interim city manager, and discuss litigation and a Growth Management Hearings Board decision in executive session. Public comment is scheduled for the intersection and interim manager items.

• Intersection changes at Sheridan and Sims: Council may approve short-term low-cost improvements or postpone and keep current configuration.
• Potential action following Growth Management Hearings Board Case No. 26-2-0017 (executive session, action to be determined).
• Potential appointment of Steve King as Interim City Manager effective September 5, 2026, with employment agreement and compensation.
• Executive session on litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)) and on applicant qualifications (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)).

Council Culture and Society Committee

The Port Townsend Council Culture and Society Committee is meeting to review the city manager evaluation process with the People and Performance Director, discuss a social media policy with the Communications and Marketing Director, and consider other items such as youth on advisory boards and cultural access. The agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and public comment periods.

• Review of city manager evaluation process with People and Performance Director Cynthia Shaffer
• Social media policy discussion with Communications and Marketing Director Shelly Leavens
• Discussion of EAR Board questions on youth on advisory boards
• Cultural access program overview and discussion
• Approval of minutes from July 16, 2026, and other advisory board meetings

Historic Preservation Committee (CANCELED)

City Council Business Meeting (In Person and Virtual)

The Port Townsend City Council will vote on parking changes on Sheridan Street, San Juan Avenue, and Monroe Street to support the Complete Streets Policy, and on the first reading of Ordinance 3368 amending street use permits for street painting. They will also consider awarding a construction contract for the Lawrence Street Multimodal Improvements Project to Seton Construction, Inc. Discussion-only items include a preapproved stock plan update and 2026 revenue/2027 budget projections. The meeting includes consent agenda items, public comment, and an executive session on a public employment applicant.

• Parking changes: Option 2 on Sheridan Street (10th-15th), San Juan Ave (Lopez-Admiralty), Monroe St (Lawrence-Blaine)
• Ordinance 3368: Street Use Permits - Street Painting All Districts (first reading)
• Bid award: Lawrence Street Multimodal Improvements Project to Seton Construction, Inc.
• 2026 Second Quarter Financial Reports (consent agenda)
• Executive session: qualifications of public employment applicant (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))

Special Session Arts Commission

The Port Townsend Arts Commission is holding a special session to discuss updates to the Street Painting Code (Chapter 12.11 PTMC) proposed by the City Attorney, respond to a budget request from the City Manager, and continue internal development work. The meeting includes public comment, approval of minutes from June and July, and committee reports on grants, art awards, and the Poet Laureate program. The agenda is largely procedural, with the street painting code briefing and budget response being the substantive items.

• Proposed amendments to Chapter 12.11 PTMC (Street Painting Code) to clarify street paintings as public art and City speech
• Response to budget request from City Manager
• Committee recommendations for 2026/2027 grants
• Art Award design and fabrication artist recommendation
• Poet Laureate 2026 check-in and 2027 planning

Equity, Access, and Rights Advisory Board

The Equity, Access, and Rights Advisory Board will meet to discuss updates on the city’s Language Access Plan, review the Five-Year Homeless and Affordable Housing Services Plan, and set priorities for its 2027 workplan. The meeting is open to the public in person at City Hall or virtually.

• Review Language Access Plan and Policy Questions (Advisory to staff)
• Five Year Homeless and Affordable Housing Services Plan Presentation by County Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nolette
• People First Region 6 Report Out by Amber Kent
• Set 2027 workplan priorities including Dementia Friendly Community, Language Access, and Homeless Support

Library Advisory Board

The Port Townsend Library Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to receive updates from staff and the Friends of the Library, discuss summer reading and library programs, and meet the new librarian, Andrea Hergert. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting and public comment. No major decisions or policy changes are listed.

• Meet new Librarian Andrea Hergert
• Summer Reading program update
• Friends of the Library updates
• Library programs and project updates from staff liaison
• Public comment period (3 minutes per comment)

Special Session City Council Meeting

The Port Townsend City Council will hold a special session to consider approving a new Deputy City Manager position, including its job description and salary schedule. The meeting also includes workshop discussions on water utility rate modeling, a facilities ER&R presentation, schematic design for a Municipal Services Center, and council chambers seating configuration. Public comment is scheduled for each item.

• Approve Deputy City Manager job description and updated Non-Bargaining Employee Position Classification Salary Schedule (AB26-092)
• Water Utility Rate Modeling Update (AB26-093)
• Final Facilities ER&R Presentation (AB26-094)
• Schematic Design for Municipal Services Center (AB26-095)
• City Council Chambers Seating Configuration Discussion (AB26-096)

Council Finance and Budget Committee

The Port Townsend Council Finance and Budget Committee is meeting to discuss several financial items, including an update on the income-based discount program, draft second quarter financial reports, a briefing on credit card fees, and the budget calendar. They will also consider potential future council items such as fee schedule changes, specialty license repeal, B&O tax update, Finance Policy update, and a Reimbursement Resolution. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of prior minutes.

• Income Based Discount update (ordinances 2023-202, 2024-335, 2025-439, 2026-445)
• Second quarter Financial Reports (draft)
• Credit Card Fees Briefing
• Budget Calendar
• Potential future items: fee schedule, specialty license repeal, B&O tax update, Finance Policy update, Reimbursement Resolution

Equity, Access, and Rights Advisory Board

The Equity, Access, and Rights Advisory Board will review its 2026 workplan and budget, discuss the 2027 workplan and budget request, and review a draft Language Access Plan. The board will also consider a proposed joint meeting with the Council Culture & Society Committee and discuss the May 30 listening session report.

• 2027 workplan and budget request due by end of August
• Proposed joint meeting with Council Culture & Society Committee on September 17
• May 30, 2026 Listening Session final report and expenditures
• Six-month review of 2026 workplan and budget with $11,100 remaining
• Review of Language Access Plan (state requirement for Public Works funding)

Council Infrastructure and Development Committee

The Infrastructure and Development Committee will hold a business meeting with routine items including approval of minutes and public comment. The main new business is a discussion of an affordable housing land inventory, based on a property surplus inventory document. Staff reports from the Planning Commission and Parks, Recreation, Trees and Trails Advisory Board will also be given.

• Discussion of Affordable Housing Land Inventory
• Approval of July 1, 2026 meeting minutes
• Staff reports: Planning Commission update
• Staff reports: Parks, Recreation, Trees and Trails Advisory Board update
• Set agenda for next meeting on September 2, 2026

City Council Business Meeting (In Person and Virtual)

The Port Townsend City Council will vote on a settlement agreement for Nor'West Village code enforcement matters, select an approach for the city manager transition, and consider supporting the Jefferson County Coordinated Water System Plan update. They will also discuss parking changes on Sheridan and San Juan, and handle routine consent items.

• Settlement Agreement for Nor'West Village Code Enforcement Matters (COD26-013)
• Parking Changes on Sheridan and San Juan (discussion only)
• City Manager Transition approach selection
• Resolution 26-017 approving final plat for Falling Waters (formerly Pods at the Vineyard)
• Project budget increase for San Juan Avenue Rehabilitation Project

Parks Recreation Trees and Trails Advisory Board

The Parks, Recreation, Trees, and Trails Advisory Board will hear updates on grant accomplishments and discuss the Hastings Pond re-delineation report and vegetation management plan, along with the Mountain View dog park shelter effort. New business includes planning Autumnal Arbor Day and brainstorming ideas for a westside park parcel. The board also approves minutes and takes public comment.

• Hastings Pond re-delineation report and vegetation management plan (with Confluence Environmental)
• Update on DNR grant accomplishments and WRPA grant
• Mountain View dog park shelter update
• Autumnal Arbor Day plans
• Brainstorm ideas for westside park parcel

Special Session City Council Workshop Meeting

The Port Townsend City Council is holding a special workshop to discuss planning for the city manager transition and recruitment. The agenda includes a staff presentation, public comment, and council discussion on the transition framework, job description, and relevant municipal code.

• Discussion of City Manager Transition and Recruitment Framework
• Review of City Manager Job Description
• Reference to Municipal Code Chapter 2.10 (Office of the City Manager)
• Public comment period

Special Session Planning Commission Meeting

The Port Townsend Planning Commission holds a special session to review the Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) program and receive an update on the Evans Vista project. The historic preservation code amendments public hearing is cancelled and rescheduled for a later date.

• Multifamily Tax Exemption program discussion
• Evans Vista project update (information item)
• Historic preservation code amendments public hearing cancelled

City Council Business Meeting (In Person and Virtual)

The Port Townsend City Council will consider approving two loan applications for sewer infrastructure projects: up to $2,169,000 for the Holcomb and Wilson Street Sewer Upsizing Project and up to $780,000 for the Monroe Street Lift Station Rehabilitation Project. The council will also vote on an ordinance amending the municipal code on funds and authorize a memorandum of understanding with Jefferson County for the Mill Road Lift Station. The agenda includes routine consent items and an executive session on litigation.

• Resolution 26-015: Loan application for Holcomb and Wilson Street Sewer Upsizing Project, up to $2,169,000
• Resolution 26-016: Loan application for Monroe Street Lift Station Rehabilitation Project, up to $780,000
• Ordinance 3367: Amending Port Townsend Municipal Code Chapter 3.04 (Funds)
• Mill Road Lift Station MOU with Jefferson County
• Consent agenda: Approval of bills, claims, warrants, and minutes from May 4, 11, 18, 2026

Council Culture and Society Committee

The Port Townsend Council Culture and Society Committee is meeting to review the city manager evaluation process with Cynthia Shaffer, discuss youth representation on advisory boards, and review the ethics code. The agenda also includes approval of several advisory board meeting minutes and general public comment periods.

• Review of city manager evaluation process with Cynthia Shaffer
• Discussion on youth representation on advisory boards
• Ethics code review
• Approval of minutes from May 21, 2026, and other advisory board meetings
• Public comment periods (3 minutes per comment)

Special Session City Council and Executive Leadership Team Workshop Retreat

Historic Preservation Committee

Equity, Access, and Rights Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora de Equidad, Acceso y Derechos discutirá su propuesta de plan de trabajo y presupuesto para 2027 (con fecha límite a finales de agosto), una reunión conjunta con el Comité de Cultura y Sociedad del Concejo, el informe final de una sesión de escucha y una revisión semestral del plan de trabajo de 2026 con $11,100 restantes. También comenzarán a revisar un Plan de Acceso Lingüístico requerido para el financiamiento de obras públicas estatales.

• Solicitud de presupuesto y plan de trabajo para 2027 (fecha límite la reunión de finales de agosto)
• Propuesta de reunión conjunta con el Comité de Cultura y Sociedad del Concejo el 17 de septiembre
• Informe final y gastos de la sesión de escucha del 30 de mayo de 2026
• Revisión semestral del plan de trabajo y presupuesto de 2026 – $11,100 restantes
• Revisión del Plan de Acceso Lingüístico (requisito estatal para el financiamiento de Public Works)

City Council Business Meeting (In Person and Virtual)

El concejo llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y votará sobre la Resolución 26-014 para adoptar el Programa de Mejoras de Transporte de Seis Años 2027-2032. Los puntos de la agenda de consentimiento incluyen una resolución para anular parte del derecho de vía de McClellan Street para Vince's Village, la aprobación de facturas y actas, y una designación de vía ciclista escénica. Los asuntos nuevos incluyen la aprobación de un muralista para el parque de skate, la autorización para solicitar una subvención NEA Our Town, una discusión sobre la regulación de viajes compartidos y la primera lectura de la Ordenanza 3367 que modifica los códigos de fondos de la ciudad. Las presentaciones cubrirán la reorganización de la gestión de emergencias y el RFEI de Evans Vista.

• Audiencia pública sobre la Resolución 26-014 que aprueba el Programa de Mejoras de Transporte de Seis Años 2027-2032
• Resolución 26-013 para anular una parte de McClellan Street entre las calles 9th y 10th para Vince's Village
• Aprobación de la recomendación de la Comisión de Artes para el Proyecto de Mural del Parque de Skate a Jesse Joshua Watson
• Autorización para solicitar la subvención NEA Our Town para el programa de artistas en residencia para pintura callejera/murales
• Primera lectura de la Ordenanza 3367 que modifica el Capítulo 3.04 del Código Municipal de Port Townsend sobre Fondos