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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF OCTOBER 1, 2018
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 1 st day of
October 2018 in Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Mayor 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,
Amy Howard, Michelle Sandoval, Ariel Speser, and Deborah Stinson.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Engineer David
Peterson, Development Services Director Lance Bailey, Finance and Administrative
Services Director Nora Mitchell, Public Works Director Greg Lanning, Parks and
Community Services Director Alex Wisniewski, Senior Planner John McDonagh, and
City Clerk Joanna Sanders.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
New Business, Item B. Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement
would be moved earlier in the agenda.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation: NAMI Mental Illness Awareness Week
National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Board Member Darlene Grunke-Sanders
accepted the proclamation. Vice Chair of NAMI Patrick Johnson spoke about the
November 3 free movie and other NAMI activities.
Proclamation: Arbor Day
Parks Recreation and Tree Advisory Board Chair Roarke Jennings accepted the
proclamation and spoke about the importance of the proclamation for maintaining
the Tree City status. He reviewed tree -planting activities.
Proclamation: Indigenous Peoples Day
Along with Carmen Bitzer, Sarah McQuillan, Sabrina McQuillan -Hill accepted the
proclamation and spoke about the area as rich in ancestral history among many
nations Makah, Quinault, Quileute, Chimacum, S'Klallam as well as visitors from
Haida, Tsimshian, and Tlingit.
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COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment
Jo Blair spoke of the Chetzemoka Interpretive Trail of indigenous people sites in Port
Townsend and requested time on a future agenda to talk more about the trail.
Lisa Crosby and Carol Cummins of Local 2020 Group Beyond Waste Action
Group read from written correspondence on the City's future solid waste and recycling
system.
City staff response
City Manager David Timmons acknowledged receipt of the suggestions and agreed to
include them in the scope of the solid waste consultant contract.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Vouchers 160821 through 160826 in the amount of $141,470.75
Vouchers 160827 through 160887 in the amount of $86,255.08
Vouchers 160888 through 160925 in the amount of $443,379.67
Approval of Minutes: September 4 and September 10, 2018
Appointment of Carol Klontz (Position 7, term expires May 1, 2021) to the
Library Advisory Board
Resolution 18-051 Providing Continued Support of the Employee Wellness
Program
Motion: Pamela Adams moved to approve the consent agenda. Robert Gray
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance 3207 Related to Engineering Design Standards; Adopting Interim
Standards for Street Lighting; Extending the Interim Regulations Adopted in
Ordinance 3178
Mayor Stinson reviewed the public hearing procedures. There were no financial or
property issues to disclose in connection with this matter.
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City Engineer David Peterson gave the staff report on extending the interim lighting
regulations. He spoke about the pilot testing of the developing technologies before
updating the standard. Exhibit A is in substantially the same form as previously
adopted.
Public Comment:
Deborah Moran spoke about the progression of lighting standards and distributed a
handout. She urged caution in adopting permanent lighting standards in favor of
evolving standards as technology improves and recommended including color in
lighting standards.
Richard Talbott spoke in support of the ordinance and urged more public outreach
on the topic, including what body is responsible for the cost of street lighting.
City Engineer David Peterson and Mr. Timmons further explained the lighting
design standards for streets, expenses for lighting, Climate Action Committee
recommendations for LED, and coordination on outreach with the Public Utility
District.
Mayor Stinson closed public testimony.
Further discussion by Council related to soliciting more public input prior to final
passage. Mr. Timmons noted that the City would work with the PUD as a partner in
outreach as the owner of the lights.
The public hearing was closed.
Motion: David Faber moved to approve waiving Council Rules and Adopting
Ordinance 3207 Related to Engineering Design Standards; Adopting Interim
Standards for Street Lighting; Extending the Interim Regulations Adopted in
Ordinance 3178. Pamela Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Ordinance 3205 Amending Port Townsend Municipal Code Chapter 17.16 and
17.18 Relating to Interim Land Use Regulations and Providing that the Interim
Regulations, Unless Extended, will Sunset on the Earlier of Six (6) Months
from the Date of Adoption of this Ordinance or the Adoption of Regulations
that Supersede this Ordinance
Mayor Stinson reviewed the public hearing procedures. There were no financial or
property issues to disclose in connection with this matter.
There being no public testimony, Mayor Stinson closed the public testimony.
Development Services Director Lance Bailey gave the staff report and reminded
that no action is required pertaining to the ordinance adopted previously.
Mayor Stinson closed the hearing.
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Motion: Michelle Sandoval moved to approve forwarding to the Planning
Commission the interim code revision to PTMC Chapters 17.16 and 17.18
contained in Exhibits A, B and C of Ordinance 3205 for consideration as permanent
as permanent changes to the PTMC. Amy Howard seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with the Port
Townsend Applied Education Foundation and Port Townsend STEM Club for
City Sponsorship of the October 2018 Mini Maker Fair
Mr. Timmons gave the staff report and recommended allowing a sponsorship
agreement.
Public Comment:
Ella Ashford spoke about the importance in hosting the Mini Maker Fair to
support the local STEM program advancements in science, technology, engineering
and math.
Motion: David Faber moved to approve authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a
Sponsorship Agreement with the Port Townsend Applied Education Foundation and
Port Townsend STEM Club in the amount of $1,600, to be Funded from Council
Reserve for the Waiver of Facility Rental Fees for the Cotton and Pope Marine
Buildings. Amy Howard seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance 3208 Vacating a Portion of Hill (aka Howard) Street Right of Way
Lying East of Block 4 in the Plat of Swan Park; Establishing Conditions to the
Street Vacation; and Establishing an Effective Date
Senior Planner John McDonagh gave the staff report as detailed in the agenda bill.
He reviewed last year's Council action giving preliminary approval of the street
vacation and addressed Council questions about the Howard Street trail
indicating this vacation does not impact the trail.
There was no public comment.
Motion: David Faber moved to approve waiving Council Rules and Adopting
Ordinance 3208 Vacating a Portion of Hill (aka Howard) Street Right of Way Lying
East of Block 4 in the Plat of Swan Park; Establishing Conditions to the Street
Vacation; and Establishing an Effective Date. Pamela Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Fire District Annexation Agreement Update
City Manager David Timmons reviewed a timeline associated with discussions on
annexation. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) lays out terms and
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conditions of annexation and the Fire District intends to adopt the MOU next
week. The tax phasing agreement would provide assurances to voters that the levy
authority available from an annexation vote would be phased in and earmarked as
stated. If annexation is approved in February 2019, it would not have any impact
until 2020. Ordinance 3197 and companion ballot measure would be brought
forward in October. He explained that if the ballot measure fails, Council could ask
the state legislature to amend the current statute to allow until August 30 for
certification of the election.
He recommended an amendment to the Annexation Agreement 3(c)(ii)b as it was
suggested at the strategic planning retreat. The Affordable Housing Trust Fund
authority might be expanded to address infrastructure improvements for affordable
housing projects. A special town meeting is set for October 9 in the Chambers to
report to the community. There was no Council objection to the change in the
agreement.
NEW BUSINESS
Appointment of Community Task Force Members
Mayor Stinson reported on her work with Catharine Robinson recruiting members of
the task force to give feedback on generating a city manager profile.
There was no public comment.
Motion: Michelle Sandoval moved to approve the appointment of the following
Community Task Force Members: Jean Camfield, John Collins, John Nowak, Kris
Morris, Liesl Slabaugh, Malcolm Dorn, Ned Herbert, Norm Tonina, Samantha
Thomas, Sarah Rubinstein, Siobhan Canty, and Tim Caldwell. Pamela Adams
seconded.
Vote. motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
Mayor Stinson reported on the following:
- City hosting a tour by Creative District parties (Main Street, Fort Worden PDA,
Centrum, Northwind Arts, etc.) related to the Arts Walk application process
- U.S. Navy Whidbey Island would not be finalizing their EIS on growler program. She
solicited Council input for making additional remarks. (Michelle Sandoval
computerized noise models are being used versus actual.)
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager David Timmons:
- Jefferson Street bids were received
- Michael Letcher's final report would be circulated for comment by committees. the
Governance relations contract would be forwarded to the task force. Analysis tool
might be offered to balance strategic objectives against new work plan items.
- Regional Economic Development Summit findings would be brought forward to
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Council
- Attendance at ICMA in Baltimore
SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR
STUDY SESSION
Michelle Sandoval announced a meeting on October 10 at the Cotton Building
by Washington State Ferries (WSF). She and Mr. Timmons gave background on the
topic of ferry service discussions which resulted in the current size vessels. She
recommended Council advocate against the larger ferries. Lance Bailey spoke about
discussions at the ferry advisory group and encouraged Council to review the WSF
long-range plan (for plans for 122 -size vessels and noise impacts to resident orcas).
Ms. Sandoval urged Council review facility rental policy related to required rental
deposits. She also noted the stop on Grant Street needed repair.
Mr. Faber reported on his contact with the City of Olympia on an amicus brief. When
the brief is available, he would inform Council. It appears the AWC Board has
directed AWC to join with the City of Olympia on the brief.
Ms. Howard announced she would be representing the City as the Washington
Housing Conference and AWC regional meeting. She would report out to the Ad Hoc
Committee on Housing.
Mr. Gray reported on the recognition in the September 12 edition of The Leader for
Andrew Eisenberg and Roarke Jennings for their plastic recycling efforts.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:43 pm..
Attest:
Joanna Sanders, MMC
City Clerk
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