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What passed: Council approved Resolution 2025‑7, which amends the city fee schedule, and Ordinance 2025‑12, which amends several code chapters to adjust fees and general facilities charges tied to ADU construction and permit review. Staff said the new schedule discounts transportation and park impact fees and stormwater general facilities charges by 50% compared with single‑family rates. Water and sewer general facilities charges would be assessed at 85% of a standard ERU only when a separate connection is required; not all internal ADUs will require a separate connection.

Why it matters: Staff and council framed the fee reductions as an incentive to increase housing supply by making ADUs more affordable to build, while maintaining utility solvency through careful calibration of facilities charges. Staff noted that broad policy and utility‑funding decisions can be revisited during future utility comprehensive planning cycles.

Implementation and flexibility: Staff told council the discounts and fee adjustments can be amended later if council wants to change incentives; any further changes would come back as workshop items and ordinance amendments. Engineers also outlined reduced plan‑review time/costs for pre‑approved ADU plan sets (50% plan‑review fee discount and lower engineering review hours).

Vote and outcome: Council approved both the resolution and the ordinance during the July 16 meeting by recorded vote; the measures will take effect per the ordinance language and staff will incorporate the updated fees into the permitting and billing systems.

Ending: Councilmembers thanked staff for clarifying a complicated fee package and noted the city can change the discounts in future ordinance cycles if council chooses to adjust incentives or to preserve utility revenue balance.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Poulsbo - City Council - Jul 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Poulsbo’s City Council voted July 16 to adopt a resolution and ordinance that lower several development fees for accessory dwelling units, including 50% discounts on transportation and park impact fees and a reduced water/sewer charge approach for units requiring separate connections.","taxTitle","Poulsbo, Kitsap County, Washington","taxId",54107,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6517418,"Residents ask Poulsbo for public forum on police de‑escalation training; chief says investigations limit what can be released",1402,168000,1570000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5418595-e324f437301e25b438f2e3569d3a4e9f&start=168&end=1570","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5418595-e324f437301e25b438f2e3569d3a4e9f/thumbnail_168000.jpg","/articles/6517418/Poulsbo/Kitsap-County/Washington/Residents-ask-Poulsbo-for-public-forum-on-police-deescalation-training-chief-says-investigations-limit-what-can-be-released","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6517418-a2bc9a3dd20e2e222b6dfc8029ba5ca7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771119956&Signature=Xpl-j8XmYpcOySMsXoeYa3Ul7-nPB-dBEJ~AW0n0RnyAKBnS1U2gPuGKU-HoaRAVs7RVanYnn01PRSiYgdMdW5GTDP7JyVndTrfIgWKJ2GBnAauJz3km6VL60ukSB5MfBo2MtAjZShcMx8dr3fhh2TN5jL5aWn5wWkELqL1yCGOOZ1naqsYsD2ky1MESmzjQmIXW6F1MT8moJYIKNYAX~8SYpjwceLZEE5Btg5yGWRb5ATI22HwGebo7EKECmAUjpoj2NvklqG23C5ElJgmGZaT2oxAp0WuAXldTSYb-g--iC5TUGT~woK0Cb1lJ-rWVzc87WgOjzhxDAUS6PuhsLA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several residents used the council’s public‑comment period July 16 to ask for more transparency about Poulsbo Police Department de‑escalation training after a recent officer‑involved shooting and to request a public forum explaining the department’s training and related policies.

In public comment Diana Allen, a long‑time resident, said community members wanted “greater understanding” about the department’s de‑escalation training and asked the city to provide an opportunity for a public session where the department’s program could be reviewed and explained. Other speakers urged visible identification for law enforcement and federal agents operating locally.

The city’s police chief responded that officers receive hundreds of hours of training in their first years and ongoing training beyond that, but said legal advice and active independent investigations limit immediate public disclosure of the department’s training materials. Poulsbo officials said the Office of Independent Investigations is leading the criminal investigation into the shooting and that the department has been asked to avoid disseminating certain reference documents while investigations are pending.

Chief’s timeline and constraints: The chief told council the Office of Independent Investigations handles investigations of incidents involving deadly force and that the office had told Poulsbo it “may be able to deliver results… by August,” but the chief said he did not know the office’s precise schedule and that any investigative report would likely then go to the county prosecutor. The chief and mayor reiterated that state law requires certain training standards (as referenced during the meeting) and that some high‑level training criteria are available from the Criminal Justice Training Commission website.

Limits on city authority for federal agents: A public commenter asked the council to pass a city ordinance requiring visible identification for all law enforcement, including federal officers. Staff and council members said federal supremacy limits a city’s authority to regulate federal operations; the council’s legal counsel advised that an ordinance aimed at federal agents operating outside city property would likely exceed municipal authority. Council members noted the city can adopt rules for activity on city property but cannot compel federal agencies to meet city standards.

Discussion vs. decision: Council members and the chief expressed willingness to hold a council study workshop or community forum on de‑escalation training once the independent investigation is concluded and attorney guidance permits broader disclosure. Staff pointed residents and interested parties to statewide training descriptions published by the Criminal Justice Training Commission and suggested a future workshop to review high‑level content and to refresh councilmembers’ familiarity with training.

Ending: The chief encouraged constructive dialogue but said legal counsel’s direction and the integrity of ongoing investigations limit what can be shared now. Councilmembers asked staff to plan for a future study workshop when clearance is provided.","Residents asked Poulsbo’s City Council on July 16 for a public forum explaining police de‑escalation training after a recent officer‑involved shooting; the police chief said attorneys and an independent investigator restrict what documents can be released while investigations are active.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6517423,"Poulsbo council approves contract with LAZ Parking and midyear budget amendment for downtown enforcement",2880,4259000,7139000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5418595-e324f437301e25b438f2e3569d3a4e9f&start=4259&end=7139","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5418595-e324f437301e25b438f2e3569d3a4e9f/thumbnail_4259000.jpg","/articles/6517423/Poulsbo/Kitsap-County/Washington/Poulsbo-council-approves-contract-with-LAZ-Parking-and-midyear-budget-amendment-for-downtown-enforcement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6517423-8370be701c8860835ed8e2f584089cef/orig.mp4?Expires=1771119956&Signature=grCi29Hv8AsE0QNju6oLKyX3UEDAMDsmQrRW9BW4lfCSZ1TWyPf8P9~VwGTYjzWJGNLN7mN6Vp7A9KO8C4m2rFXEkDqzMVQDQdd6yeJ5tIBVCJsCIom-QCH2k5jkhb3ch~7ZgQ1QFGIN7~b9G6nRsnMZUgUlgEv4ZYsHGNRelJuM06m38mLs5gCL3yOTi-zoWv6TiD3fCWWA-uQojXjQCEqfvnp6FsPyEsEk2qBBOxv32YV2dJFtcgny0oYEUO4MNBJOY2cT~CaA6iGnP7VZLSYBUxDVC5t1KKfXoPzepZsJR8iGLUSv5WnSvGAuAZFlpDUBQGUGqWh01TVfxttFuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Poulsbo City Council members voted July 16 to authorize the mayor to sign a three‑year contract with LAZ Parking and to approve a midyear budget amendment to fund the first months of a downtown parking enforcement program.

City staff said the contract will fund manager and customer service support, a mobile license‑plate‑recognition patrol, technology and program setup. Council and staff said the program will be rolled out in stages: new signage and employee parking arrangements first, followed by light enforcement (with warning notices) and eventually robust enforcement tied to a paid‑parking rollout next year.

Why it matters: Council and downtown business owners have said lack of turnover in prime spaces reduces customer access. Staff and LAZ representatives said enforcement is intended to increase turnover, free up spaces for visitors, and gather data—average length of stay, block‑level occupancy, and employee parking patterns—that will inform paid‑parking design and enforcement levels.

Key details: Heather (city staff) told the council the three‑year maximum cost in the vendor proposal would be roughly in the mid‑seven figures if the city chooses the most robust staffing and services; staff requested only the remainder‑of‑year funding now and said the rest would be addressed in the 2026 budget cycle. LAZ Parking senior manager Laura Larson described services that include a parking manager, customer service, a mobile LPR (license plate recognition) vehicle and handheld scanning, and an employee permit administration service.

Council members pressed staff on implementation specifics before voting. Questions included the precise enforcement start date, whether enforcement would begin with warnings, how signage and time limits would be set (2‑hour vs. 3‑hour zones), how invoicing and billing would work, whether the contract allows the city to scale enforcement up or down, and whether equipment such as an immobilizer or tow‑in‑place device would be used (police indicated they do not intend to use immobilizing devices).

Staff answers and next steps: Staff said signage and parking‑time maps will be finalized before enforcement begins. They said a grace/warning period will be used at rollout and that LAZ will supply monthly reports and invoices based on actual services provided; staff also said they will bring proposed code updates (fines, delegated enforcement authority, reparking rules) to council for adoption before full enforcement and paid parking launch. LAZ said initial implementation of LPR vehicle and systems is likely to take roughly eight to ten weeks after ordering the vehicle and hardware; staff suggested a lead‑in period to allow outreach and signage installation.

Vote and outcome: Council voted to grant the mayor authority to execute the LAZ contract and to approve the requested budget amendment to begin services; council members recorded their affirmative votes during roll call and the motion passed. Staff said the city will begin with light enforcement and can adapt staffing levels seasonally and by council direction.

What remains: Staff will bring a downtown parking signage/time‑limit plan and proposed code changes (including updated fine tiers and rules about re‑parking) to council. The timeline for moving from hourly enforcement to paid parking remains subject to council direction and the data LAZ will provide during the phased rollout.

Ending note: Council members and the vendor emphasized “adaptive management” — the program will evolve based on measured effects on turnover, business feedback and seasonal demand.

","The Poulsbo City Council authorized the mayor to sign a three‑year contract with LAZ Parking and approved a midyear budget amendment to begin downtown parking enforcement, with staff and council saying enforcement will start in a phased way and be adjusted based on data and seasonal demand.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6517406,"Votes at a glance: Poulsbo council actions July 16, 2025",4014,3086000,7100000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5418595-e324f437301e25b438f2e3569d3a4e9f&start=3086&end=7100","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5418595-e324f437301e25b438f2e3569d3a4e9f/thumbnail_3086000.jpg","/articles/6517406/Poulsbo/Kitsap-County/Washington/Votes-at-a-glance-Poulsbo-council-actions-July-16-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6517406-6a29fb7c9a385af4b1a063377d83dc21/orig.mp4?Expires=1771119956&Signature=KHS2UuHRQ5y1ySgez6efvc~ANFY1rAyHKaJLcPCK064B-C6zoD1lYc~XWz5crHk599Z9kEsVBXYLSeGOEK1W1FNdkWnC4jzB52VsqLUIRVjqOPl-2GN~evNHlSIMjfyzOZiIVN2K8fF3yJ94WVfVyGQeVX2VMBRXU7aC3bJ-gxo7mz1wgS8hqMla9UrGOc0DWIGohcrvhKTeZIvwE7zrIXuKmlodH-HHsI73X1D7KwNrwnYlbQyp7q1tmj-saJj3wGNpuqeYkYQi~YAI-sVrZ0RGbEeUc0mIqbW0lwvSEuYVax2blxzHHuONB-EFcAHhdZsw6Ve5AO2lcanqe0ULiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Poulsbo City Council took the following formal actions on July 16, 2025. Items below are listed with the recorded outcome and the meeting material or motion that was considered.

- Consent agenda: Approved (routine items in the packet).
- Night‑work request: Approved — MLS Enterprises authorized to perform two nights of aerial fiber optic installation on Front Street (motion passed).
- Fireworks advisory committee appointments: Approved — Michael Fitzpatrick (argument for approval) and Chris Black (argument for rejection) appointed as the county will use those contacts to publish ballot arguments for the advisory measure.
- Civil Service Commission appointment: Approved — Scott Knutson appointed to a term ending 12/31/2030.
- ADU fee changes: Approved — Resolution 2025‑7 (fee schedule) and Ordinance 2025‑12 (code amendments) adopted, reducing select impact fees and adjusting GFCs and plan‑review fees for ADUs.
- Downtown parking enforcement: Approved — Mayor authorized to sign a three‑year LAZ Parking contract and council approved a midyear budget amendment to fund initial enforcement services (staff to return with signage plan and code amendments).
- Pavement preservation change order: Approved — Change order No. 1 for the 2025 pavement preservation scrub seal project to add a colored section of road (change order approval exceeded mayoral signing authority so council approved it).

For each item, staff noted next steps where applicable: implementation details to be returned to council (signage maps, code amendments, billing and permitting updates), and financial follow‑up as part of midyear or future budgets.","This roundup lists formal actions the City Council took on July 16, 2025, including appointments, contract approvals, code and fee changes, and a pavement preservation change order.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6517411,"North Kitsap STEP study: Eco Northwest urges interlocal partnership and a 15–25‑unit pilot to begin closing shelter gap",2180,7336000,9516000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5418595-e324f437301e25b438f2e3569d3a4e9f&start=7336&end=9516","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5418595-e324f437301e25b438f2e3569d3a4e9f/thumbnail_7336000.jpg","/articles/6517411/Poulsbo/Kitsap-County/Washington/North-Kitsap-STEP-study-Eco-Northwest-urges-interlocal-partnership-and-a-1525unit-pilot-to-begin-closing-shelter-gap","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6517411-c9339dd4c6e03137a85d65e0357ed8c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771119956&Signature=RZ5kCHk3S1Wjc8I3auaCZ0Ql-Lvl1h2g4fLpTR3qUN2dNC8T8BCsnpt-werPlp94zXowtkGerwiqg2XSVijW~IMEhYTSrdcpRlIIS0rxwJL-gYGAf2ZroVFKFKnd9IzwIsx7oElg1pIR~7DruVckzQlbxADoAXHMKNIKeIcit8gEPAgIFxdqW5he2gZMajGleUj1Gl-juOrdoRaEXYjyfxYWSuol3LJFgJodub7vtxqQ7DFr9ZCZ7SW65cBLUq7I7MIqjaQR2aW3yDoXpu40N6tJTU8OvrGivBAQURafy~kQRXagimIGwfGlg-gqErWwsTfAaTxADC1akjHtloKPVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a July 16 workshop the North Kitsap STEP (STEPS/step) group presented a regional needs assessment and recommendations produced by Eco Northwest to address emergency and permanent supportive housing gaps in North Kitsap.

Key findings: Eco Northwest told the group that as of its analysis most emergency shelter and permanent supportive housing resources are located in south Kitsap (Bremerton/Port Orchard) while the North Kitsap region (Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo and adjacent unincorporated areas) has few or no emergency housing units that meet the Department of Commerce definition. The firm’s estimate — derived from point‑in‑time counts, Housing Solutions Center data, school‑reported housing instability and provider interviews — suggested a nontrivial, locally dispersed unhoused population requiring regional coordination.

Recommendations: Eco Northwest recommended three near‑term steps: 1) establish a North Kitsap interlocal agreement (ILA) to coordinate planning, funding and implementation across Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island, Kitsap County and the Suquamish Tribe; 2) task that work group to identify and carry forward a pilot project (emergency shelter, recovery housing, or permanent supportive housing) and perform site, operator and funding due diligence; and 3) jointly invest in a flexible property that could host 15–25 units so a first project can be sited and developed without pre‑committing to a single operational model.

Funding and next steps: Poulsbo staff said the city contributed $15,000 from local affordable housing taxes and $10,000 from a Department of Commerce STEP grant to fund the Eco Northwest study. Councilmembers and regional partners on the call — including Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County representatives and Commerce staff — expressed support. Staff proposed selecting representatives to draft an ILA, and council indicated support for continuing the intergovernmental process and for exploring a local advisory group to advance Poulsbo‑specific steps.

Why it matters: State law (House Bill 1220) requires jurisdictions to plan for a quantified number of STEP‑eligible units by 2044; Eco Northwest’s recommendations are intended to help North Kitsap jurisdictions meet their planning obligations and to create a tangible first project that would address a portion of the region’s need.

Ending: Councilmembers and regional partners welcomed the study and asked staff to return with next steps, including draft ILA language and a proposed list of jurisdictional representatives so the work group can begin site analysis and funding strategy work.","Eco Northwest presented the findings of a North Kitsap Step (STEPS/step) housing needs assessment to the Poulsbo City Council study session. The consultant recommended forming an interlocal agreement (ILA) among North Kitsap jurisdictions and committing to a flexible property for a 15–25‑unit pilot (emergency, recovery or permanent supportive h","actionData","errors"]

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