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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF NOVEMBER 2, 2020
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 2nd day of November
2020 in the Council Chambers. Mayor Michelle Sandoval called the meeting to order
at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were Pamela 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, Parks Recreation
and Community Services Director Alex Wisniewski, Finance Manager Tony Hillman,
and City Clerk Joanna Sanders.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were none.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment
The following individuals provided written comment read by the clerk:
Janis Fisler spoke in support of opening the Mountain View Pool
Barbara Lubert spoke in support of opening the Mountain View Pool
Susan Michaud spoke in support of opening the Mountain View Pool
Marga Kapka spoke in support of opening the Mountain View Pool
Theda Cooper spoke in support of opening the Mountain View Pool
Houlton Madinger spoke in support of opening the Mountain View Pool
Susie Pool Moses spoke in support of opening the Mountain View Pool
Barbara Starr spoke in support of opening the Mountain View Pool
Jacque' Mclnvale spoke in support of opening the Mountain View Pool
Dr. Sally Hill spoke in support of opening the Mountain View Pool
Barbara Stone spoke in support of opening the Mountain View Pool
Akeyla Behrenfeld spoke in support of opening the Mountain View Pool
Stephen Schumacher spoke about the transient/homeless village at the fairgrounds
Keith and Katelyn Bosley spoke in support of opening the Mountain View Pool
Katherine Baril spoke in support of opening the Mountain View Pool
Rena Murman of the Jefferson Aquatic Coalition spoke in support of opening the
Mountain View Pool
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Bianca Thayer spoke in opposition to the SR20 proposed roundabout
Bob Gray urged caution around the bike lane design on Discovery Road near the
school
Melody Douglas spoke in support of opening the Mountain View Pool
Molly Douglas spoke in support of opening the Mountain View Pool
Darby Huffman and Francie Loveall spoke in support of opening the Mountain View
Pool
The following individuals also gave comment:
Emelia Nunn spoke in support of opening the Mountain View Pool
City staff response
City Manager John Mauro acknowledged the comments and spoke about the fiscal
realities and budget challenges facing the City to be discussed as part of the
budget. Parks Recreation and Community Services Director Alex Wisniewski
spoke about opening on a limited capacity.
Mr. Mauro acknowledged the removal of vegetation in the area in question near the
school on Discovery Road.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Electronic Fund Transfer in the amount of$29,323.85
Vouchers 166232 through 166354 in the amount of$698,060.72
Approval of Minutes: October 12 and October 19, 2020
Resolution 20-056 Tasking the City Council Rules Committee to Draft a Native
Land Acknowledgement in Coordination with Local Tribes
Motion: David Faber moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Pamela
Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance 3256 Adopting 2020 Supplemental #2 Budget Appropriations
Mayor Sandoval reviewed the rules of procedure for the public hearing. There were
no Council financial or property issues to disclose in connection with this matter.
Finance Manager Tony Hillman gave the staff presentation, noting one change
since the last presentation related to the recent passage of bond ordinance. He
then led a detailed review of the fund summary.
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There being no public testimony, the Mayor closed public testimony and closed the
public hearing.
Motion: David Faber moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3256 Adopting
2020 Supplemental#2 Budget Appropriations. Ariel Speser seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Preliminary Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2021
Mayor Sandoval reviewed the rules of procedure for the public hearing. There were
no Council financial or property issues to disclose in connection with this matter.
Mr. Mauro made opening budget remarks. Finance and Administrative Services
Director Nora Mitchell gave the staff briefing leading Council through the 2021
budget revenue and expenditure assumptions, preliminary budget, and budget
approval timeline.
Public Comment:
Peter Braden spoke in support of reopening the Mountain View pool for the Port
Townsend High School swim team.
The Mayor closed public testimony and closed the public hearing.
Ordinance 3257 Fixing and Adopting 2021 Property Tax Levies for the General
Levy with a Total Increase of One Percent (1.00%) and a Voter-Approved Tax
Levy for the Mountain View Commons Capital Improvements of $150,000 for
the Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds
Mayor Sandoval reviewed the rules of procedure for the public hearing. There were
no Council financial or property issues to disclose in connection with this matter.
Mr. Mauro made opening remarks. Ms. Mitchell gave the staff briefing as detailed in
the agenda bill and responded to questions about the calculated
increases, inflation, and deadlines for use of banked capacity. She agreed to check
the discrepancy in the documented tax levy rate for 2021 of 1.40854 versus
1.395046 in the handouts.
There being no public testimony, Mayor closed the public testimony and the public
hearing.
Motion: David Faber moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3257 Fixing and
Adopting 2021 Property Tax Levies for the General Levy with a Total Increase of
One Percent (1.00%) and a Voter-Approved Tax Levy for the Mountain View
Commons Capital Improvements of$150,000 for the Unlimited Tax General
Obligation Bonds. Pamela Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Ordinance 3258 Adopting the Capital Improvement Plan for 2021 through 2026
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Mayor Sandoval reviewed the rules of procedure for the public hearing. There were
no Council financial or property issues to disclose in connection with this matter.
Finance Manager Tony Hillman noted there were no changes since Council's last
review. He provided a detailed review of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
There was no public comment. The Mayor closed the public testimony and the
public hearing.
Motion: David Faber moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3258 Adopting
the Capital Improvement Plan for 2021 through 2026. Monica MickHager seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 20-057 Authorizing the Addition of the Public Experience Liaison
and the Crew Chief Apprentice - Streets/Storm/Sewer to the City's Position
Classification List and to the Union Wage Scale
City Manager John Mauro and Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora
Mitchell spoke about the creation of the two position classifications as detailed in
the agenda bill.
There was no public comment.
Motion: David Faber moved to approve Resolution 20-057 Authorizing the Addition
of the Public Experience Liaison and the Crew Chief Apprentice -
Streets/Storm/Sewer to the City's Position Classification List and to the Union Wage
Scale. Owen Rowe seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Golf Course Future Direction
Parks Recreation and Community Services Director Alex Wisniewski provided a
detailed staff presentation on milestones and decisions over the last two years. He
reviewed the request for proposal process, alternative use ideas, and options for
potential paths forward. He then fielded a variety of questions about the
options given the requests for proposal received.
During deliberation, there was discussion over preferences in Options 2 and 3.
The following individuals provided written comment read by the clerk:
Barb Matter spoke in support of golf course operations
Katherine Baril spoke in support of more time to explore alternatives at the golf
course
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Motion: Ariel Speser moved to approve extending the Council meeting until 10 p.m.
Pamela Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Motion: Amy Howard moved to approve authorizing the City Manager to pursue
continued golf services for three years using Option 3 and investigate the
alternative use concept for feasibility and develop/refine with broad community
involvement, including the possibility of an extended golf course lease. Ariel Speser
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Motion: Pamela Adams moved to approve extending the meeting for another 15
minutes. Ariel Speser seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
There was none.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Mauro gave a briefing of department Updates and the upcoming
Intergovernmental Coordinating Committee meeting.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:11 p.m,
Attest:
Joanna Sanders, MMC
City Clerk
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