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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 2020
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 21 st day of January 2020
in Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Mayor Sandoval called the meeting to order
at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were David Faber, Amy Howard, Monica
MickHager, Owen Rowe, Michelle Sandoval, and Ariel Speser with Pamela Adams
excused.
Staff members present were City Manager John Mauro, City Attorney Heidi
Greenwood, Interim Public Works Director David Peterson, Library Director Melody
Eisler, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Ms. MickHager asked to include a discussion of Public Comment at City Council
Workshops.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Proclamation — 2020 Census
Library Director Melody Eisler accepted the proclamation. She spoke about the
Library activities surrounding the census, including technology access to the census
portal.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment
There were none,
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Vouchers 164433 through 164580 in the amount of$1,188,153.18
Electronic Funds Transfer in the amount of$25,089.45
Vouchers 164581 through 164586 om the amount of$387,173.49
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Vouchers 164587 through 164634 in the amount of$59,796.15
Vouchers 164635 through 164652 in the amount of$50,374.65
Vouchers 602 through 604 in the amount of $646.00
Vouchers 164653 through 164683 in the amount of $219,535.73
Vouchers 164684 through 164702 in the amount of $28,859.61
Electronic Funds Transfer in the amount of $13.06
Approval of Minutes: December 16, 2019 and January 6 and 13, 2020
Motion: David Faber moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Owen Rowe
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Adams Street Between Jefferson and Franklin Streets
City Manager John Mauro noted that the agenda bill included additional information
as requested by Council, including six options for consideration.
Interim Public Works Director David Peterson led Council through a detailed
explanation of options. He recommended keeping the street closed and deciding
whether or not to seek additional public input. He then fielded questions about
funding options, use of bond funds, surface material, planned landscaping, and the
development of the criteria for street closure.
Public Comment:
Scott Walker spoke in support of keeping the road closed.
Robert Gray urged reopening the street and considering the loss of parking in the
Council decision.
Rick Jahnke urged reopening the road and going through public process.
Debbie Jahnke read from Ordinance 4165 about use of bond funding.
Council discussion ensued about the public comment received, limited funds
available for the repairs, emergency tsunami access, and continued concern over
the lack of public process.
Motion: David Faber moved to approve leaving the street as is and undertaking a
public process to determine whether to close the street to vehicles or pave and
reopen (Option 5 as written). Amy Howard seconded.
Vote: motion carried, 4-2 by voice vote, Monica MickHager, and Michelle Sandoval
opposed.
NEW BUSINESS
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Resolution 20-003 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an
Agreement with Berk Consulting, Inc. to develop a strategic plan for the City
of Port Townsend Public Library in an Amount not to Exceed $20,000
City Manager John Mauro and Ms. Eisler gave the staff briefing. There was no
public comment.
Motion: David Faber moved to approve Resolution 20-003 Authorizing the City
Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement with Berk Consulting, Inc. to
develop a strategic plan for the City of Port Townsend Public Library in an Amount
not to Exceed$20,000. Owen Rowe seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT AT CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOPS
Referencing, Page 4 of Council Rules Article 1.9 Study Sessions and Workshops, Ms..
MickHager urged modifying procedures and accepting public comment.
Public Comment:
Rick Jahnke spoke in favor of accepting public comment at workshops,
Motion: Michelle Sandoval moved to approve a new procedure where City Council
Workshops would accept Public Comment similar to Council Meetings and the matter
would be taken up for review by the Rules Committee. It was further clarified there
would be no general public comment at this time. David Faber seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
Council Committee and Liaison Assignments
Mayor Sandoval distributed Council Committee assignments as recommended. She
noted Council liaisons would remain as listed other than the Historic Preservation
Committee liaison would now be Monica MickHager. Owen Rowe would serve as
liaison to the Library Advisory Board.
Michelle Sandoval reported on the following:
- Public Works Street Crew efforts during recent snow events
- Mayor's office is available for Council office hours
- Amy Howard presented the City proclamation for the Womens March
- Attendance at the Martin Luther King Jr. event
- Recent graffiti on the new Angel Wing mural
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager John Mauro reported a long list of his recent community, department,
and community interactions and activities. He would also reschedule to January 30
his meet and greet event.
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SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR
STUDY SESSION
Motion: Amy Howard moved to approve Council Committee and outside committee
positions and Council liaison assignments as discussed with one change as noted.
David Faber seconded.
Vote. motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION — PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.11 0(l)(1) CURRENT OR
POTENTIAL LITIGATION
At 8:12 p.m., the meeting recessed into Executive Session for 15 minutes with no
action following.
At 8:32 p.m., the meeting resumed.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
Attest:
Joanna Sanders, MMC
City Clerk
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