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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF APRIL 20, 2015
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on April 20, 2015. Mayor King
called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were Pamela Adams, Robert Gray, David King,
Kris Nelson, Catharine Robinson, Michelle Sandoval, and Deborah Stinson.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney Steve
Gross, Public Works Director Ken Clow, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders .
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were none.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Arbor Day Proclamation
Accepting the Proclamation were Rosemary Sikes, Chair of the Parks, Recreation
and Tree Advisory Board and Micki McNaughton, Urban Forestry Special Project
Coordinator for the Department of Natural Resources. Ms. McNaughton noted this
is the 14th year the City has met the core standards for Tree City USA.
Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee
Cheryl Lowe, the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee and Beach
Watchers Coordinator, gave a presentation on the efforts of the MRC. She noted
the packet contained a list of their projects that include the eel grass protection
zones. Other partnership efforts with the City are the rain gardens and near shore
restoration efforts.
Bob Simmons WSU Extension Water Resources Agent talked about working with
City staff on improved storm water management with the installation of rain gardens
and the grant for which they are applying for ten additional rain gardens to
mitigate storm water drainage into the bay.
Al Bergstein, Chair of the MRC spoke about the MRC members.
Kris Nelson joined the meeting at 6:43 p.m.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
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Public comment
Bernie Arthur spoke about the Maritime Memorial.
Todd Wexman spoke about the recent hiring of the prosecuting attorney.
Chauncey Tudhope-Locklear introduced Bike Month at the Recyclery and talked
about the Blue Heron bike shelter and other biking activities, including a mountain
bike park.
Brenda McMillan urged staff to level the asphalt after filling potholes, as they impact
bicyclists.
City staff response
Mr. Timmons responded to comments. He agreed to report back to Council on what
is involved in progressing with the maritime memorial. He also talked about the
prosecutor selection process. He congratulated The Recyclery on its biking programs
and working with the City on Safe Routes to School. Staff will be meeting with the
Non -motorized Transportation Advisory Board about recommended improvements
around the community.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Voucher Nos. 150871 through 150985 and Electronic Funds Transfers in the
amount of $625,055.63.
Approval of Minutes: March 23 and April 6, 2015
Advisory Board Appointments (Arts Commission; Historic Preservation
Committee; Lodging Tax Advisory Committee; Non -Motorized Transportation
Advisory Board; Parks, Recreation and Tree Advisory Board)
Arts Commission: Abbi Greene new appointment to Position 7, Term Expires May
1, 2018.
Historic Preservation Committee: Charles Paul reappointment to Position 4, Term
Expires May 1, 2018 and Richard Berg reappointment to Position 5, Term Expires
May 1, 2018.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: Michelle Sandoval reappointment to Position 1,
Elected Official, Term Expires May 1, 2018, Nathan Barnett reappointment to
Position 11, Collector, Term Expires May 1, 2018, Port Townsend Main Street
Executive Director or Designee new appointment to Position 12, Non-voting, Term
Expires May 1, 2018.
Non -Motorized Transportation Advisory Board: Jolly Wahlstrom reappointment to
Position 3, Term Expires May 1, 2018 and Scott Walker reappointment to Position
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5, Term Expires May 1, 2018.
Parks, Recreation and Tree Advisory Board: Brenda McMillan new appointment to
Position 6, Term Expires May 1, 2018, Debbie Jahnke reappointment to Position 7,
Term Expires May 1, 2018.
Authorization to include the City of Port Townsend in the Jefferson County
Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan Update
Motion: Deborah Stinson moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Catharine
Robinson seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
No report.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
NEW BUSINESS - NONE
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Update on Mountain View Bond Ordinance
Mr. Timmons reported that the Mountain View bond schedule was provided and a
public hearing is set for May 4 related to the Unlimited Tax General Obligation
Bonds. He responded to questions about general obligations that are
applied against the voted bond debt capacity limit, leaving available the
Councilmanic limit. The City may also consider debt refinancing.
Update on Public Safety Sales Tax
Mr. Timmons reported on the following:
- Fulfillment of $852,000 in payments to Jefferson County on the Pubic Safety Sales
Tax Agreement for Parks and Recreation; final report is due from the County in 90
days.
- A request for Public Infrastructure Funds has been submitted for $150,000 for Fort
Worden Building 202. The PDA would raise the remainder of funds.
- The Visitor Center relocation would begin this month and Jefferson Transit
is taking over the existing facility.
- Talks with the Arts Commission about locating Russell Jaqua's sculpture "For
Willene" in the triangle section of property at the old visitor center.
- Sheridan and Landes sidewalk and utility construction projects to be bid.
- New Port Townsend Paper Corporation manager would tour the watershed.
- Hiring updates on pool operator, street superintendent, and police officer
positions.
- Police/mental health challenges and partnership opportunities.
SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR
STUDY SESSION
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COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Finance and Budget Committee Report
Ms. Nelson noted the budget calendar is provided for Council input. Also included in
the packet is the list of preliminary work to be done by the Finance
Director/Manager in May and June. The 2014 year-end report now complies with all
financial policies. The balance sheet reconciliation for 2013 and 2014 is now
complete.
Mr. Timmons requested a Council budget retreat in June. He has also planned
to utilize the new on-line Granicus Speak Up technology for soliciting community
input on the priorities.
Ms. Stinson reported attending a Rural Pathways to Prosperity workshop.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
Attest:
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Joanna Sanders, CMC
City Clerk
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