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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF DECEMBER 4,
2017
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 4th day of
December 2017 in Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Mayor Stinson
called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were Pamela Adams, David Faber, Robert
Gray, Michelle Sandoval, Deborah Stinson, and Catharine Robinson with Amy
Howard excused.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney
Steve Gross, Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell,
Planning Director Lance Bailey, Police Chief Michael Evans, City Clerk Joanna
Sanders, Public Works Director Greg Lanning, City Engineer David Peterson,
Special Assistant to City Manager Ken Clow, Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Director Alex Wisniewski, Library Director Melody Eisler,
and Finance Manager Sheila Danielson.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Ms. Sandoval disclosed that her husband owns property in the business park.
She recused herself on approving Consent Agenda Item E, Resolution 17-061
related to a Sewer Easement in the Port Townsend Business Park.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment
The following individuals made comments in support of nonmotorized
transportation and urged creating a pedestrian and bicycle safe community,
improving city streets and sidewalks:
David Engle
Douwe Reinstra
David Thielk (provided additional handwritten comments)
Carol McCreari (read Port Townsend Leader letter to the editor)
Joe Finn
Richard Talbot
Lys Burden
Scott Walker (read written remarks)
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Patti Hoyecki
Pam Petranek (read letter with comments on speed limits)
Owen Fairbank spoke about reducing dependence on fossil fuels
Gordon Neilson, transportation planner, encouraged utilizing local citizen
resources in planning
Forest Shomer
Zack Kane
Kevin (Petranek)
City staff response
City Manager David Timmons noted that a improved focus on citizen
participation would begin after the first of the year. Sign and speed adjustments
are fairly easily completed. Street improvements and road widening are costly.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Vouchers 158424 through 158527 and Electronic Fund Transfers in the
amount of $466,891.91.
Minutes of November 6, 2017
Resolution 17-056 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and
Execute Agreements for Services
Resolution 17-057 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and
Execute Contracts with Jefferson County for the Provision of Jail and
Municipal Court Services
Resolution 17-061 Related to Sewer Facilities; Authorizing the City
Manager to Sign a Partial Release Related to a Sewer Easement in the
Port Townsend Business Park
Motion. David Faber moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Pamela
Adams seconded.
Vote. motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance 3192 Related to Interim Land Use Regulations in the Vicinity
of 6th and 10th Streets and Rainier Street (formerly Howard) Street and
Discovery Way; Extending the Interim Regulations Adopted in
Ordinance 3176.
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Mayor Stinson reviewed the rules of procedure for the public hearing. There
were no financial or personal disclosures by Council in connection with this
matter.
Planning Director Lance Bailey gave the staff presentation.
Council questions related to the staff summary and follow up action by
Council after Planning Commission recommendation in the first quarter of
next year.
Public testimony was closed. Mayor Stinson also closed the public hearing.
Motion: David Faber moved to approve waiving Council Rules and approving
Ordinance 3192 Related to Interim Land Use Regulations in the Vicinity of
6th and 10th Streets and Rainier (formerly Howard) Street and Discovery
Way; Extending the Interim Regulations Adopted in Ordinance 3176.
Catharine Robinson seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
Ordinance 3190 Adopting the Budget for the City of Port Townsend,
Washington, for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2018 (Continued
from November 20)
Mayor Stinson reviewed the rules of procedure for the public hearing. There
were no financial or personal disclosures in connection with this matter.
There being no public comment, Mayor Stinson closed the public hearing.
Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell gave the staff
report on the additional budget detail included in the agenda packet.
Mr. Timmons reviewed previous discussions about increasing the housing
trust fund from the current allocation of $10,000. Ms. Mitchell and Mr.
Timmons reminded Council of the list of deferred items not included in the
budget as well as the need to develop a strategy for long-term funding for the
library, streets, and parks. When asked about amending the
budget message to include reference to Homeward Bound's efforts, Mr.
Timmons said if information is forthcoming from Homeward Bound before the
budget is posted, then staff could amend the budget message.
During discussion, there appeared to be consensus that it would not be
appropriate to assign additional funding for affordable housing without a
plan. Staff noted that the Council reserve could be allocated through a
supplemental budget if a plan were to come forward. Mr.
Timmons announced that the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee would hold a
special meeting to make a recommendation on the lodging tax fund. That
recommendation would come forward to Council in January. Some additional
discussion ensued about the minor retail sales tax revenue impacts due to
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the Water Street construction when compared with construction sales tax
revenue.
Motion: Robert Gray moved to approve Ordinance 3190 Adopting the Budget
for the City of Port Townsend, Washington, for the Fiscal Year Ending
December 31, 2018. Catharine Robinson seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 17-058 Related to Personnel, Adopting Classification
Schedules for Represented and Non -Represented Employees
Ms. Mitchell reviewed the classification schedule additions as highlighted
and noted that they were included in the budget fund summary.
There was no public comment.
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve Resolution 17-058 Related to
Personnel, Adopting Classification Schedules for Represented and Non -
Represented Employees. Pamela Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
Resolution 17-059 Related to the 2018 Annual Update to the City's
Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Planning Director Lance Bailey presented an overview of the staff report.
Considering its existing work plan, Council was asked to choose whether or
not to accept suggested amendments. He recommended that aside
from amendments required by PTMC 20.04.020(B) and possible updates to
the City's Critical Areas Ordinance that the City not open the process to
suggested amendments. Formal amendments would still be allowed and
could still come forward by a deadline of February 1. He also explained the
restructuring of the Development Services department splitting planning and
zoning divisions.
Council questions related to what issues could be addressed with revisions
to the development code versus comprehensive plan changes. Mr. Bailey
and City Attorney Steve Gross explained that there is a policy in the
Comprehensive Plan to allow renting both main the house and ADU. Parking
requirements are also code changes. They noted that out -of -cycle
emergency findings could also be made.
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve Resolution 17-059 Related to
the 2018 Annual Update to the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. David
Faber seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
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Resolution 17-060 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an
Amendment to the Agreement with the Jefferson County Public
Hospital District and Jefferson County to Implement the Community
Health Improvement Plan Partnership
Mr. Timmons reported that this resolution would extend the time allowed to
complete the Community Health Improvement Plan.
There was no public comment.
Motion. Catharine Robinson moved to approve Resolution 17-060
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Agreement
with the Jefferson County Public Hospital District and Jefferson County to
Implement the Community Health Improvement Plan Partnership. Pamela
Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
Mayor Stinson reported that she welcomed Santa at last weekend's MainStreet
holiday event.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager David Timmons reported on the following:
- Discussions about potential development in the Business Park and South
Side of Rainer properties,
- Six bids were received on the Water Street Overlay project, and
- Special Business Meeting for actions regarding Water Street stormwater
improvements and a facility waiver request
SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING
AND/OR STUDY SESSION
Ms. Sandoval requested Council consider noise concerns regarding Propolis
Brewing. Mr. Gray suggested two items for future Council
consideration: formula store regulations and utility rate impacts. Mayor Stinson
suggested these be matters for the Council retreat along with the inbox items
to date. Ms. Robinson announced her attendance at a recent LGBTQ
education program where the City received recognition for valuable
contributions to the LGBTQ community.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - TO REVIEW CURRENT OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.11 0(l)(1) (ESTIMATED TIME OF DISCUSSION 10
MINUTES)
At 8:40 p.m., Council went into Executive Session on current or potential
litigation for ten (10) minutes with no action anticipated.
At 8:50 p.m., Council came back into open session.
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ADJOURN
At 8:50 p.m., there being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Attest:
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Joanna Sanders, MMC
City Clerk
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