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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF AUGUST 3, 2020
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 15th day of August
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 Pam Adams, David Faber, Amy Howard,
Monica MickHager, Owen Rowe, Michelle Sandoval, and Ariel Speser.
Staff members present were City Manager John Mauro, Finance and Administrative
Services Director Nora Mitchell, City Attorney Heidi Greenwood, City Clerk Joanna
Sanders, City Engineer David Peterson, and Public Works Director Steve King.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were none,
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment
The following individuals provided written comments (read by the City Clerk):
Bob Gray spoke about concerns over the golf course lease.
Starla Audette spoke about golf course operations and encouraged the formation of a
task force.
Julia Cochrane expressed concern about and urged consideration of an expansion of
winter shelter facilities.
Peg Tonan spoke about the many charitable events supported by the current golf
course operator.
City staff response
City Manager John Mauro acknowledged the public comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Electronic Fund Transfer in the amount of$25,776.77
Vouchers 165726 through 165789 in the amount of $297,480.61
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Approval of Minutes: June 15, 2020
Motion: David Faber moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Owen Rowe
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance 3250 Repealing Chapter 3.04 - Funds of the Port Townsend
Municipal Code and Adopting a New Chapter 3.04 - Funds, Reconciling the
City's Code with the City's Budget
Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell gave the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Motion: David Faber moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3250 Repealing
Chapter 3.04 - Funds of the Port Townsend Municipal Code and Adopting a New
Chapter 3.04 - Funds, Reconciling the City's Code with the City's Budget. Monica
MickHager seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Resolution 20-041 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for the Design of the Gaines Street Lift Station
Upgrade and Corrosion Mitigation Project
City Engineer David Peterson gave the staff report. He and Public Works Director
Steve King responded to questions.
There was no public comment.
Motion. David Faber moved to approve approve Resolution 20-041 Authorizing the
City Manager to Execute a Contract with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for the
Design of the Gaines Street Lift Station Upgrade and Corrosion Mitigation Project.
Pam Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Resolution 20-042 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to
the Water Street Project Interlocal Agreement with the Jefferson County
Public Utility District No. 1 for the Installation of a Tree Lighting Electrical
System
City Engineer David Peterson gave the staff report and responded to questions
about the local contractor hired by the Public Utility District.
There was no public comment.
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Motion: David Faber moved to approve Resolution 20-042 Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Water Street Project Interlocal
Agreement with the Jefferson County Public Utility District No. 9 for the Installation
of a Tree Lighting Electrical System. Pam Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
Mayor Sandoval reported on the following:
- Attendance at the Cultural and Special Events community group for the
Intergovernmental Coordinating Committee (ICC).
- Participated along with Interim Chief Surber in the KPTZ radio show with Kate Dean
and Sheriff Joe Nole on the Black Lives Matter movement. A King 5 reporter
also interviewed the Mayor and Chief Surber on the City's processes.
- Scheduling an August 10 Special Business Meeting for a Briefing on Engage PT,
approving a work plan for Ad Hoc Commmittee on Public Safety and Policing, and
Cares Act Funding
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Mauro provided a Covid-19 summary, notice of the Engage PT briefing next week,
departmental updates, and a shelter update. Ms. Speser asked for regular Council
updates on the shelter.
SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR
STUDY SESSION
Ms. Speser noted that August 27 at 5 p.m. is the next Intergovernmental Coordinating
Committee (ICC).
EXECUTIVE SESSION — PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.11 0(l)(1) AGENCY
ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
At 7:25 p.m. the Council went into Executive Session for 30 minutes with no action to
be taken.
At 7:58 p.m., the Council came back into open session.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
Attest:
Joanna Sanders, MMC
City Clerk
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