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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 10,
2018
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in workshop session on the 10th day of
September 2018 in 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, Amy Howard, Robert Gray,
David Faber, and Deborah Stinson with Michelle Sandoval, and Ariel Speser
excused.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, Development Services
Director Lance Bailey, Public Works Director Greg Lanning, Temporary Employee
Belinda Graham, Police Chief Michael Evans, Water Quality Manager Ian Jablonski,
and City Clerk Joanna Sanders.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Water System Plan Update and Amendment to Service Area Boundaries
Water Quality Manager Ian Jablonski introduced Dominic Miller Project Engineer
and Eric Noah Consultants with Gray & Osborne. Mr. Miller described the plan and
reviewed the water service area. He also noted the plan includes proposed
additions to what area is encompassed in the service boundary. Mr. Noah reviewed
planning data and systems analysis.
Mr. Miller then reviewed areas of recommended capital improvements. He noted
that just under 10% of the system would be included in areas for improvement.
Jefferson County has done a plan consistency review and the Department of Health
has 90 days to complete its review. The City must also publish water use efficiency
goals.
Staff responded to Council questions about the service area boundaries to include
properties abutting Jacob Miller. There were also questions about the location for
pipe replacement, storage capacity, fire flow, Port Townsend Paper
Corporation water use and water rights. City Manager David Timmons and the
consultant addressed several questions about capital improvement costs and use of
the Public Works Trust Fund for financing multiple projects and achieving
economies of scale. Staff noted that the timeline for the public hearing is scheduled
for October 15.
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Climate Action Committee Progress and Recommendations
Cindy Jayne Chair of the Climate Action Committee reviewed the recommendations
as listed in her presentation. Requests for funding would cover membership in
ICLEI in order update the GHG inventory, support increased meeting support from
four to six times a year, and opportunities to look beyond grants for funding climate
work.
Ms. Jayne responded to questions about membership and funding requests. Mayor
Stinson noted Council would be considering these recommendations as part of the
strategic planning activities. Council suggestions to the Climate Action Committee
were to approach Fort Worden in addition to Emergency Management and continue
coordination with Local 2020.
Rainier Street & Upper Sims Subarea Plan - Review Plan and Schedule for
Adoption
Development Services Director Lance Bailey noted that Council received the
narrative of the Draft Rainier Street Subarea Plan. The version before Council does
not yet incorporate Planning Commission comments. He reviewed progress to date
and talked about the concept districts map. Next steps are to take that concept and
begin reviewing development regulations. An internal review would occur before
going to the Planning Commission. He reviewed the schedule and timeframes for
the Planning Commission. Council would begin its review of the draft concepts and
regulations in November. A public hearing would then be expected in
December. He responded to Council questions related to costs associated with
consultant plan recommendations.
Belinda Graham explained how the Regional Economic Development Summit
(REDS) program would be tied to the Subarea Plan identifying local needs and
projects. Federal agencies as well as public and private sector participants would
be included.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Committees
Finance and Budget Committee: Amy Howard noted Equipment Rental and
Replacement policies are forthcoming as are budget assumptions. Revenue and
expenses are on target.
Ad Hoc Committee on Housing: David Faber noted interim zoning regulations were
discussed (R -II zoning review) as well as the interlocal agreement (ILA) with the
County on low income housing assistance. There has been tentative agreement
and the City and County attorneys would be working to finalize the ILA as well as an
interim contract with OlyCap through April of 2020 until a new group could be
formed. There may also be consulting contracts with other providers to provide
additional services.
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Ad Hoc Committee on Committees: Mayor Stinson reported on the work amending
Council Rules Article IV.
Intergovernmental Committees with Councilmember Representation
Pam Adams reported on the Jefferson County Developmental Disabilities Advisory
Board.
Robert Gray reported on the Public Education Access Coordinating Committee and
OlyCap.
David Faber had no report from LEOFF Board, but reported on Jefferson Transit.
Mayor Stinson reported on East Jefferson Fire and Rescue, JeffCom 911,
North Olympic Development Council and the Public Infrastructure Board.
Pam Adams reported on the Fort Worden Advisory Committee.
INBOX REVIEW
Council reviewed Inbox list with City Manager Timmons providing a status of each
item. Updates would be brought back to Council.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m,
Attest:
Joanna Sanders, MMC
City Clerk
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