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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF MARCH 21, 2022
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 21st day of March
2022 in the Council Chambers. Mayor David Faber called the meeting to order at
6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were Aislinn Diamanti, David Faber, Amy
Howard, Monica MickHager, Owen Rowe, and Libby Wennstrom with Ben
Thomas excused.
Staff members present were City Manager John Mauro, City Attorney Heidi
Greenwood, Public Works Director Steve King, Director of Finance and
Technology Services Connie Anderson, Police Chief Tom Olson, and City Clerk
Joanna Sanders.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: EAST JEFFERSON FIRE RESCUE
Fire Chief Bret Black gave a presentation on their services, projects, their
standards of coverage, and current strategic planning process. Their community
celebration of their 150th Anniversary is Saturday, October 8. Chief Black fielded
questions from Council.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were none.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment
The following individuals provided written public comment (Clerk included the
comments in the meeting record):
Harvey Windle spoke about his concerns about downtown parking.
Helen Rector and Robert Powers spoke in favor of keeping City poplars.
Gateway Poplar Alliance urged undergrounding the transmission lines along
Sims Way without harming the poplars.
Gary Jonland spoke in favor of retaining the Sims Way poplars.
Sylvia Platt spoke about the Sims Way poplars and urged undergrounding the
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power lines and avoid cutting the trees.
Bruce McComas spoke about his concerns on the water rate increase.
Joe Bob Moore urged using the Gateway to Port Townsend for the Arts
Community.
Harvey Windle spoke further with comments about parking.
Carollynn Zimmers spoke about concerns regarding the Madrona Ridge
Planned Unit Development.
Samantha Grace spoke in favor of adding lights at the skateboard park.
City staff response
Public Comment:
Lochlan Krupa spoke about the idling ban.
Lani Peterson of Cascade Community Connections spoke about development
disparities awareness month.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Vouchers 169203 through 169374 in the amount of $774,200.26
Electronic Fund Transfers in the amount of $1,093.31
Approval of Minutes: February 21, March 4 and March 7, 2022
Appointment of Lindsey Wayland to the Arts Commission (Position 5,
Term Expires May 1, 2025) to the Arts Commission and Rebecca Kimball
to the Parks, Recreation, Trees and Trails Advisory Board (Position 5,
Term Expires May 1, 2025)
Motion: Amy Howard moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Libby
Wennstrom seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS — NONE SCHEDULED
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance 3286 Adopting 2022 Supplemental Budget Appropriations
Director of Finance and Technology Services Connie Anderson gave the staff
presentation on the budget.
There was none.
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Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3286
Adopting 2022 Supplemental Budget Appropriations. Libby Wennstrom
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
Motion to Accept the Donation from the Port Townsend Pickleball Club
for Pickleball Courts at Mountain View Commons.
Public Works Director Steve King gave the staff presentation on the donation
to resurface the concrete slabs for the courts.
Lynn Pierle and Jim Dow of the Port Townsend Pickleball Club gave a
presentation supporting their proposal for court renovation and responded to
questions. Fundraising would begin once the donation agreement is in place.
During Council discussion, there was a desire to clarify that the donation
becomes a community asset, a notation that a basketball hoop was not
included in the donation, and questions about City obligations to replace the
courts at another location following any comprehensive planning process at
MountainView.
Motion: Aislinn Diamanti moved to approve accepting a donation from the Port
Townsend Pickleball Club for the construction of pickleball courts and to further
authorize the City Manager to sign a donation agreement along with a
memorandum of understanding for the ongoing management and use of the
courts. Amy Howard seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
Resolution 22-016 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Interlocal
Agreement with Jefferson County for Law Enforcement Services
City Attorney Heidi Greenwood gave the staff presentation.
Staff fielded questions about the budget and the net financial impact over
current operations. It was noted that the cost of services compared with the
City fully -loaded rate is higher because there is a different overhead
calculation such as for the use of their vehicles, etc. Sheriff department
employees would be under City guidance and the direction of the on -duty City
Police Officer, but would subject to the County Sheriff policies.
There was no public comment.
Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve Resolution 22-016 Authorizing
the City Manager to Execute an Interlocal Agreement with Jefferson County for
Law Enforcement Services. Amy Howard seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
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PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
Mayor Faber reported on his involvement in Jefferson Transit's hiring of a
general manager. He was also asked to attend an April 2 grand opening of the
Farmer's Market.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager John Mauro reported on the following:
- Sims Gateway page on the City website.
- A Streateries survey would be closing on 31st
- Housing Service providers on KPTZ radio program
- Covid case gauge is shifting downward
- Upcoming Community Read events
- Planning and Community Development Director position is open
- State budget and transportation package
- City Annual report
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Request for a response to the Students for Sustainability. John Mauro noted the
Suggestion Board with that item would be before Council on April 11.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
Attest:
Joanna Sanders, MMC
City Clerk
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