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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2017
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 5th day
of Juney 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, David Faber, Catharine Robinson, Michelle Sandoval, and Deborah
Stinson.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, Public Works
Director Ken Clow, Chief of Police Michael Evans, City Engineer David
Peterson, Assistant City Engineer Samantha Trone, and Deputy City Clerk
Joshua Stecker.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Stinson noted that a Pride Month Proclamation had been added to the
agenda as item IV. A. subsequent to the initial posting of the agenda.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Pride Month Proclamation
Mayor Stinson presented the proclamation to Emelia De Souza, Secretary
for the Human Rights Alliance North Sound.
Port Townsend School District Update on Salish School
Port Townsend School District Superintendent John Polm presented an
overview of the plans for construction of the new Salish Elementary School.
Construction should be completed by the start of the 2018-2019 school year,
David Timmons noted that City staff is currently processing permits for the
project.
Fort Worden Public Development Authority Update on Makers Square
Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority
Executive Director Dave Robison presented an update of capital projects
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and programs at the Fort Worden Campus including the construction of
Makers Square.
Port of Port Townsend Project Update
Port of Port Townsend Executive Director Sam Gibboney updated Council
on current and upcoming Port projects including replacement of the Point
Hudson Jetty and creating a Point Hudson development strategy. The Port is
looking to set up a team -building meeting between the Port Commission and
City Council, possibly in late June.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Ed Robeau read a letter of recognition for Parks and Facilities Director Alex
Wisniewski that was sent to Council from the Parks, Recreation and Tree
Advisory Board.
Rebecca Kimball commented on issues related to the Water Street Paving
Project.
Russ Harding submitted a petition to establish a Local Improvement District for
water and sewer mains in the area of 25th and Thomas Streets.
Ellen Bonjourneau thanked Council for the Pride Month proclamation.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Vouchers 156950 through 157097 and Electronic Fund Transfers in the
amount of $1,767,080.81.
Appointment of Sidonie Wilson (Position 5, Term Expires May 1, 2020)
and Owen Rowe (Position 6, Term Expires May 1, 2020) to the Library
Advisory Board; Appointment of Sherri Hanke (Position 2 — At Large
Position, Term Expires May 1, 2020) to the Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve the consent agenda. Pamela
Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
At 7:42 p.m. the meeting recessed for 8 minutes.
At 7:50 p.m. the meeting resumed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
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NEW BUSINESS
Capital Projects Briefing
David Peterson and Samantha Trone gave Council an update on the City's
upcoming capital projects including the current Howard Street Project, 7th
Street Conceptual Design, Water Street Enhancement Project, Jefferson
Street Sidewalk Project, SR20 Pedestrian Walkway Project, Visitor Center
and Library improvements and water projects.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
Mayor Stinson reported on sending a letter to Senator Murray supporting the
Community Services Block Grant program and holding a check-in with
Representative Kilmer. She informed Council of a request for her to sign a
letter supporting climate change initiatives; staff will research the commitment
required of the City.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
David Timmons reported that Councilmembers and other residents could start
seeing survey requests from the communication consultant. He also reported
on upcoming interviews for a new Public Works Director and progress with re-
establishing the Homeward Bound Housing Trust.
SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING
AND/OR STUDY SESSION - NONE
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL - NONE
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Attest:
Joanna Sanders, CMC
City Clerk
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