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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 2018
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 15th day of October
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 David Faber, Robert Gray, Amy Howard,
Michelle Sandoval, Ariel Speser, and Deborah Stinson with Pamela Adams excused.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, Finance and Administrative
Services Director Nora Mitchell, Development Services Director Lance Bailey, Police
Chief Michael Evans, Library Director Melody Eisler, City Clerk Joanna Sanders, and
City Attorney Heidi Greenwood.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation: Friends of the Library Week
Ellen Dustman, President of the Friends of the Library week accepted the
proclamation and reviewed their fundraising and membership activities. She
distributed their Friends of the Library newsletter.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment
Kees Kolff spoke about upcoming bicycle mechanics classes and programs
sponsored by The Recyclery. He distributed a handout and stated their interest in
expanding their facility at MountainView.
Ana Wolpin spoke about code enforcement related to a fence on 31 st Street and
suggested revisiting Resolution 10-002. She also distributed a letter from Kyle and
Carla Craig.
Judith Alexander spoke about code enforcement on the 31 st Street fence and the
importance of fenced gardens to grow food.
John Collins spoke about the fence on the 31 st and urged revisiting the resolution.
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Paul Rice re -read the Planning Commission's previous letter to Council requesting
signage regarding the Rainier Street subarea plan.
Brenda McMillan spoke in support of the fence erected at 31 st street and fencing for
keeping deer out of gardens.
Debbie Jahnke spoke about fencing in the right of way at 31 st,
City staff response
City Manager David Timmons and Councilmembers discussed landscaping in the
right of way and permanent placement of fencing. Mr. Timmons agreed to report back
on current regulations and code enforcement priorities.
Related to Rainier Street signage, Mr. Timmons noted that staff would need to
explore code provisions.
Mr. Timmons noted that deer issues are under the jurisdiction of the State Department
of Fish and Wildlife.
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
Motion: David Faber moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Amy Howard
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance 3197 Stating the Intent of the City Council to Annex into and Join
Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 1 DBA East Jefferson Fire
Rescue in Accordance with RCW 52.04.061 through .131 to Continue
Providing for Fire Prevention, Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical and
Hazardous Material Incident Response Services within the City
Mr. Timmons reviewed the ordinance and the timeline on previous fire annexation
discussions. The Fire District Board is prepared to confirm its direction on October
17. He briefed Council on Resolution 18-052, a tax limitation proposition and
reviewed some of the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding previously
approved by Council.
Staff responded to questions on the base levy versus additional banked capacity
phased increases in the amount of $908,724. There was some concern about the
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lack of public input on the banked capacity needed for Streets, Parks and Library
funding.
There was no public comment.
Motion: Michelle Sandoval moved to approve waiving Council Rules and Adopting
Ordinance 3197 Stating the Intent of the City Council to Annex into and Join
Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 1 DBA East Jefferson Fire Rescue in
Accordance with RCW 52.04.061 through .131 to Continue Providing for Fire
Prevention, Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical and Hazardous Material Incident
Response Services within the City. Amy Howard seconded.
Vote: motion carried, 5-1 by voice vote, Robert Gray opposed.
Resolution 18-052 Approving an Annexation Agreement with Jefferson County
Fire Protection District No. 1 dba East Jefferson Fire and Rescue and
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Annexation Agreement
Mr. Timmons explained the resolution includes the purposes for levying the funds
and approves the agreement on phasing.
There was no public comment.
Motion: Michelle Sandoval moved to approve Resolution 18-052, Approving an
Annexation Agreement with Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 1 dba East
Jefferson Fire and Rescue and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the
Annexation Agreement. Amy Howard seconded.
Vote: motion carried, 5-1 by voice vote, Robert Gray opposed.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 18-053 Authorizing the City Attorney to Execute a Motion for Leave
to File Brief of Amici Curiae and to Execute a Brief of Amici Curiae in
Washington State Supreme Court Case No. 95295-7
City Attorney Heidi Greenwood gave the staff presentation on the request to be a
signatory on the amici brief and responded to questions.
Public Comment:
Art Rochester spoke in support of the resolution.
There were additional Council comments in support of a state income tax and some
concern about the need for comprehensive tax reform.
Motion: Amy Howard moved to approve Resolution 18-053 Authorizing the City
Attorney to Execute a Motion for Leave to File Brief of Amici Curiae and to Execute
a Brief of Amici Curiae in Washington State Supreme Court Case No. 95295-7.
Michelle Sandoval seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
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PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
Comment Letter — EIS/Growler NAS Whidbey Island
Mayor Stinson agreed to formulate an updated letter to the Navy reiterating
Council's previous comments. There was no Council objection.
Additionally, Mayor Stinson reported on the following-
- Attendance at a meeting with the Port and Economic Development Council on
creating a hygiene center
- Public Infrastructure Fund Board RFP process
- Recommended Fort Worden PDA appointments are scheduled for November 19
- Attendance with Deputy Mayor Faber at the Indigenous Peoples Day event
- Communications with Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe on protocols associated with the
Indigenous Peoples Day proclamation
- Local tour with other partners of Arts Washington regarding a Creative District
- A strategy for comments given lack of City participation in the Washington State
Ferries meeting
- Attendance at an open house on the local dental clinic pilot project
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Timmons announced the City has agreed to sign a letter of support for NCS
Counseling Service to apply for a grant due October 17. If the grant is awarded,
Council follow up action would authorize an agreement with NCS Counseling Service
to assign a mental health worker to work with the Police Department.
Solid Waste Request for Proposal Update
Mr. Timmons announced this week's solicitation for request for proposals before
seeking Council authorization to work with any particular vendor. He is also asking
City staff to propose a City -operated trash service given the significant capital
investment and timeline. He agreed to distribute the schedule to Council.
Mr. Timmons also reported on the following:
- Library construction work to proceed this week
- Jefferson Street Sidewalk change order for a climbing lane would be included in
budget discussions
- Mountain View construction is concluding by November 1
- Attendance at Homeward Bound meeting. A Cherry Street contractor has been
found and the board is proposing a rental to ownership model. Council authorization
may be required.
SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR
STUDY SESSION
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Mr. Timmons responded to Mr. Gray's questions about the possibility of delay in code
enforcement action on the 31 st street fence. There was also an explanation of the
Creative District and Opportunity Zone concept.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Amy Howard reported on the following:
- Department of Commerce landlord mitigation program. She recommended the City
publicize the program.
- State of Washington's receipt of a $4.3 million grant available to rural counties
through the Department of Commerce for youth homelessness prevention activities,
including capital projects.
- Attendance at the AWC regional meeting with a review of legislative priorities
Michelle Sandoval reported on her attendance at a meeting regarding the rape crisis
coordinator.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Attest:
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Joanna Sanders, MMC
City Clerk
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