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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF AUGUST 2, 2021
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 2nd day of August 2021
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, City Attorney Heidi Greenwood,
City Engineer David Peterson, Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora
Mitchell, Police Chief Tom Olson, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were none. It was announced that there would be an executive session added to
the meeting pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) regarding consideration or acquisition of
real estate purchase or lease and RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) current or potential litigation.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment
Written comments were received and included in the packet from the following:
Representing the Olympic Environmental Council Joe Breskin commented on the new
agreement negotiation with Port Townsend Paper Corporation.
Jesse Hoffman spoke about Mill contract negotiations.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Vouchers 167746 through 167751 in the amount of$135,394.09
Vouchers 167823 through 167828 in the amount of$279,619.30
Vouchers 167907 through 167911 in the amount of$271,655.47
Vouchers 167989 through 168026 in the amount of$366,988.66
Electronic Fund Transfer in the amount of$27,947.29
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Approval of Minutes: July 6 and July 19, 2021
Resolution 21-050 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with
Sentry Roofing Contracting, LLC for Painting the Skate Park Fence in the
Amount of$36,388.12
Motion: Owen Rowe moved to approve the consent agenda as written (with correction to
July 6 under Roll Call to reflect that Owen Rowe was also excused). Pamela Adams
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE SCHEDULED
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance 3271 Related to Engineering Design Standards; Adopting Standards
for Street Lighting; Replacement of the Interim Regulations Adopted in
Ordinance 3255
City Engineer David Peterson gave the staff report as detailed in the agenda bill.
When asked about the budget, it was noted that the street fund would be the budget
impacted. When asked about Exhibit A, there was a suggested edit to 5c by City
records and accident history. It was also asked about whether "best practices." Mr.
Peterson suggested staff could review that sentence to see if there are recommended
edits before this item returns for second reading. There was no public comment.
Motion: David Faber moved to approve first reading Ordinance 3271 Related to
Engineering Design Standards,Adopting Standards for Street Lighting, Replacement
of the Interim Regulations Adopted in Ordinance 3255. Monica MickHager seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Mayor Sandoval recognized this may be David Peterson's last meeting after 25 years
of service.
Salary Commission Appointments
City Manager John Mauro gave the staff report on the work of the Salary Commission.
Staff responded to several questions about the intent of appointees serving on another
committee and also on the salary commission.
There was no public comment.
Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell recognized the
presentation in the packet reflected a different timeline than presently exists. The
Commission's work extends 120 days from their first meeting concluding in December.
There was appreciation for former councilmembers volunteering for this process and
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encouragement for them to reach out to current and prospective Council candidates
for input.
Motion:Amy Howard moved to approve the appointment of Julia Cochrane, Jack
McCreary, Kristine Morris, George Randels and Deborah Stinson as Salary
Commission members. David Faber seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Briefing on New Police Legislation
City Attorney Heidi Greenwood gave a presentation reviewing the legal changes of the
2021 legislative session concerning HB1054 Tactics/Use of Force, HB1140 Juvenile
Access to Attorneys, HB1223 Electronic Recordation of Custodial Interrogations,
H81267 (Office of Independent Investigation Teams), HB1310 (Use of Force), HB5051
(Decertification), HB5066 (Duty to Intervene), SB5259 (Data Collection), SB5263
(Felony Bar), and SB5476 (Blake). She emphasized the main principles of HB1310 of
high public interest and also explained no knock warrants. Ms. Greenwood and Police
Chief Tom Olson responded to questions about civil standbys and situations where
agencies rely on law enforcement support.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
Mayor Sandoval reported on the following:
-Attendance at recent housing meetings
-Appreciation for the efforts on the Community Build open house including the
proclamation
-Attendance at Navigator Night Out at the Northwest Maritime Center
-40th Anniversary of the Marine Science Center and congratulations on their purchase
of the flagship landing building
- Uncertainty surrounding future in-person meetings due to the changed circumstances
on Covid cases
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager John Mauro reported on the following:
- Submission and receipt of an ICMA governance awards for strategic
governance for the Intergovernmental Collaborative Group, one of 15 awarded
nationally
- Special Business meeting next week for a public hearing on the banked capacity
proposal
-A briefing of various department updates
SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR
STUDY SESSION
There were none.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
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There were none.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:47 p.m., Council recessed into Executive Session for 30 minutes until 8:20 p.m.
pursuant to the following: RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) regarding consideration or acquisition of
real estate purchase or lease and RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) current or potential litigation with
no action to follow.
At 8:20 p.m., the Mayor came into open session to extend the Executive Session for
another ten minutes. At 8:31 p.m., Council came back into open session.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
Attest:
Joanna Sanders, MMC
City Clerk
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