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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF MARCH 20, 2017
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 20th day of March
2017 in the Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Mayor Deborah Stinson called the
meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were Pamela Adams, David Faber, Robert Gray,
Catharine Robinson, and Deborah Stinson with Amy Howard, and Michelle Sandoval
excused.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney Steve
Gross, Finance and Administration Director Nora Mitchell, Public Works Director Ken
Clow, Planning Director Lance Bailey, and Deputy City Clerk Joshua Stecker.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were none.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION - FORT WORDEN LIFELONG LEARNING CENTER
PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT
Executive Director Dave Robison presented the Fort Worden Lifelong Learning
Center Public Development Authority Annual Report and highlighted results of the
recent accountability and financial statements audits.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Karma Tenzing Wangchuck read a selection of his poems on homelessness.
Paul Rice, Piper Corbett, Ellen O'Shea, Dean Britton, Peter Mustin, Daniel
Fredrickson, Kelly Henwood and Mike Ferguson voiced concerns about a lack of
affordable rental housing in the City. David Timmons reported on current housing
activities the City is involved with to address the situation, including potentially
reconstituting the Homeward Bound housing trust.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Vouchers 156390 through 156470 and Electronic Fund Transfers in the amount of
$432,674.22.
Approval of Minutes: March 6 and March 13, 2017
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Motion: Pamela Adams moved to approve the consent agenda with revisions to the
minutes of March 13th to clarify that the list of recently permitted short term rentals
were not all grandfathered properties. David Faber seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ratification of Ordinance 3165 Relating to Contracting Indebtedness,
providing for Sale and Delivery of not to exceed $12,000,000 General
Obligation and Refunding Bonds
Nora Mitchell informed Council that ratification of Ordinance 3165 was required to
finalize the amount of the two series of the bonds that were issued. She reported
that the sale was well timed and the net present value savings of refinancing the
2008 bonds with the 2017 A series bonds was $980,000.
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to ratify and confirm Ordinance 3165, passed
on February 6, 2017, authorizing the City's Limited Tax General Obligation and
Refunding Bonds, 2017A and Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, 2017B
(Taxable) as well as all actions taken in furtherance of the purposes described in,
and not inconsistent with, the terms of the Ordinance. David Faber seconded.
Vote. motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance 3168 Related to Land Use Regulations; Imposing a Temporary
Moratorium on the Receipt and Processing of Permits Related to Tourist
Homes for a Period of 180 Days, Authorizing Setting a Date for a Public
Hearing, and Declaring an Emergency
Lance Bailey introduced the Ordinance as a follow-up to the Council Workshop held
on March 13, 2017. The Ordinance would initiate a moratorium on Tourist Home
permits while Council revises current Short-Term Rentals code.
Public Comment: Ellen O'Shea commented on the number of houses being used as
short-term rentals.
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance
3168 Related to Land Use Regulations; Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on the
Receipt and Processing of Permits Related to Tourist Homes for a Period of 180
Days, Authorizing Setting a Date for a Public Hearing, and Declaring an Emergency
Pamela Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote.
Tasking the City Manager to Provide Recommendations Regarding Options
for the Provision of Fire Services within the City and the Possible Tax
Implications of those Options
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David Timmons reviewed the four tasking items on the agenda, noting that the
motions are intertwined and that each is related to identifying recommended levels
of service in accordance with the Strategic Plan. Staff will take a look at each of
these services and come back to Council with solutions and options.
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to direct the City Manager to provide
recommendations as set forth in this Agenda Bill no later than June 19, 2017. David
Faber seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote.
Tasking the City Manager to Provide Recommendations Regarding Levels of
Service and Options for Funding Capital, Maintenance and Operational Costs
for the Port Townsend Public Library
Motion: Pamela Adams moved to direct the City Manager to provide
recommendations as set forth in this Agenda Bill no later than June 19, 2017.
Catharine Robinson seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote.
Tasking the City Manager to Provide Recommendations Regarding Parks and
Recreation Levels of Service and Options for Funding Capital Maintenance,
and Operational Costs
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to direct the City Manager to provide
recommendations as set forth in this Agenda Bill no later than June 19, 2017.
Pamela Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote.
Tasking the City Manager to Provide Recommendations Regarding
Transportation Levels of Service and Options for Funding Capital,
Maintenance and Operational Costs
Motion: David Faber moved to direct the City Manager to provide recommendations
as set forth in this Agenda Bill no later than June 19, 2017. Pamela Adams
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
There was none.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
David Timmons reported on the City sponsoring grants for Habitat for Humanity, Dove
House and the food bank.
Council approved out of state travel for the City Manager to a state association
meeting in Oregon.
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SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR
STUDY SESSION
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Pamela Adams commented on the need to clarify the City's ability to legislate landlord
activities.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - TO RECEIVE AND EVALUATE COMPLAINTS OR
CHARGES BROUGHT AGAINST A PUBLIC OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE UNDER RCW
42.30.110(1)(F).
At 8:21 p.m. Council went into executive session to receive and evaluate complaints
or charges brought against a public officer or employee under RCW 42.30.110(1)(f).
Mayor Deborah Stinson announced Council would return to open session and take
action at 8:35 p.m.
At 8:35 p.m. Council came back into open session.
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a personnel
memorandum as presented and discussed in Executive session. Pamela Adams
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m,
Attest:
Joanna Sanders, CMC
City Clerk
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