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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF APRIL 3, 2017
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 3rd day of April 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, Robert Gray, Amy Howard,
Catharine Robinson, Michelle Sandoval, and Deborah Stinson with David Faber
excused.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney Steve Gross,
Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell, Public Works Director Ken
Clow, Planning Director Lance Bailey, Parks and Facilities Manager Alex Wisniewski,
Senior Planner Judy Surber, Library Technical Services Manager Keith Darrock, and
Deputy City Clerk Joshua Stecker.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were none.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION — NATIONAL SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY
PROCLAMATION
Carolyn Woods of the Marine Science Center accepted the proclamation.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Debbie Jahnke acknowledged the work of the Department of Natural
Resources/Washington Conservation Corps Urban Forestry Restoration Crew..
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Vouchers 156471 through 156558, Voucher 537 through 541 and Electronic Fund
Transfers in the amount of $600,833.45.
Approval of Minutes: March 20, 2017
Motion: Michelle Sandoval moved to approve the consent agenda. Pamela Adams
seconded.
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Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution 17-015 Accepting a Donation from the Port Townsend Public Library
Foundation for Library Capital Improvement Projects
Library Foundation President Susan Hargleroad gave an overview of the Foundation's
donation for Library capital improvements and asked Council and staff to consider
other needs to ask the Foundation to raise funds for. Keith Darrock summarized
upcoming Library projects.
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve Resolution 17-015 Accepting a
Donation from the Port Townsend Public Library Foundation for Library Capital
Improvement Projects. Robert Gray seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
Setting a Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance Related to Short Term Rental
of Property; Establishing Land Use Development Regulations; Establishing
Business Tax and License Regulations; Establishing Initial and Ongoing
Application Processes; Amending Lodging Tax Requirements, Amending Titles
3, 5 and 17 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code
Lance Bailey gave an overview of changes that would be included in a forthcoming
Ordinance revising short term rental regulations, including allowing multiple rooms in a
rental, not requiring a separate entrance and not allowing full kitchens.
Public Comment: Peter Quinn commented on the potential for over -regulating rentals.
Jana Allen commented on the effects of illegal rentals. Rick Jahnke commented on the
need for penalties for non-compliance.
Catharine Robinson expressed concern about the potential for absentee owners and
Michelle Sandoval pointed out a need for consistent definitions within the code and a
cap on the number of rental properties allowed in the City. Council deliberation on the
proposed changes will be conducted at the proposed public hearing.
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve setting a public hearing for May 1,
2017 to consider an Ordinance Related to Short Term Rental of Property, Establishing
Land Use Development Regulations, Establishing Business Tax and License
Regulations; Establishing Initial and Ongoing Application Processes; Amending
Lodging Tax Requirements, Amending Titles 3, 5 and 17 of the Port Townsend
Municipal Code. Pamela Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
Resolution 17-016 Related to the 2017 Annual Update of the City's
Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations, Setting the Final Docket
Judy Surber summarized the Resolution which directs staff to proceed with the 2017
Comprehensive Plan annual docket. Issues to be addressed include revising the
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Critical Areas Ordinance, the Shoreline Master Program, and amending Howard
Street/Sims Way corridors.
Motion: Pamela Adams moved to approve Resolution 17-016 Related to the 2017
Annual Update of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations,
Setting the Final Docket. Amy Howard seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance 3169 Related to City Administration and Personnel; Revising Certain
Job Titles, Qualifications, and Responsibilities; Repealing Obsolete Provisions,
and Amending Chapters 2.08, 2.10, 2.11, 2.18, 2.24, 2.33, 2.34, 2.35, 2.36, 2.37,
2.48, 2.56 and 2.76 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code
Steve Gross introduced the revisions to Title 2 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code,
noting that they were mostly housekeeping revisions with the inclusion of splitting out
the Parks Department from Public Works. Councilmembers identified the need for
consistent, succinct language throughout the Title when describing the duties of the
Departments.
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3169
Related to City Administration and Personnel; Revising Certain Job Titles,
Qualifications, and Responsibilities; Repealing Obsolete Provisions, and Amending
Chapters 2.08, 2.10, 2.11, 2.18, 2.24, 2.33, 2.34, 2.35, 2.36, 2.37, 2.48, 2.56 and 2.76
of the Port Townsend Municipal Code. Pamela Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
Resolution 17-017 Related to Personnel, Adopting a Classification Schedule for
Represented Employees
Alex Wisniewski presented a proposal to create a new Lifeguard II job title to allow for
swim team coaching duties as part of the job description.
Motion. Catharine Robinson moved to approve Resolution 17-017 Related to
Personnel, Adopting a Classification Schedule for Represented Employees. Amy
Howard seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
David Timmons reported on a Community Health Improvement Plan Initiative coming
forward focusing on at -risk housing, a YMCA/Jefferson County/Port Townsend School
District/Jefferson Healthcare cooperative agreement toward the proposed new YMCA
facility, and a rebranding of the Homeward Bound Housing Trust.
SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR
STUDY SESSION
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Pamela Adams suggested considering adding a Volunteer Coordinator position. Robert
Gray brought up the need for a teen center.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Michelle Sandoval commented on attending a Lion Investors presentation..
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
Attest:
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Joanna Sanders, CMC
City Clerk
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