HomeMy WebLinkAbout081709CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 17, 2009
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were Kris Nelson, George Randels, David
King, Catharine Robinson, and Mark Welch with Michelle Sandoval, and Laurie
Medlicott excused.
Staff members present were City Clerk Pam Kolacy, City Manager David
Timmons, Ciry Attorney John Watts, and Public Works Director Ken Clow
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
PROCLAMATION: NATIONAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY
MONTH
Police Chief Conner Daily accepted the proclamation on behalf of the department
and local agencies.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
There was no public comment.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve the following items on the consent
agenda:
Bills, Claims and Warrants:
Vouchers 108599 through 108686 in the amount of $329, 583.48
Vouchers 108703 through 108847 plus EFTS in the amount of $497,539.57
Minutes of July 20, 2009 (correct "finding" to "funding" on page 6 paragraph just
prior to motion)
Minutes of August 3, 2009 (correct "seems" to "deems" in second to last
paragraph)
Authorize submission of Washington State Public Works Board "Small
Communities in Rural Counties" grant application.
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Adoption of Resolution 09-033, Establishing a City Employee Wellness Program
Mark Welch seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance 3018, Authorizing the Creation of a Public Corporation to be
known as the City of Port Townsend Public Development Authority and
Approving a Charter and Bylaws.
City Manager David Timmons reviewed the packet materials.
City Attorney John Watts reviewed the history of the ordinance, including the
work done by the Community DevelopmentlLand Use Committee and County
Commissioner Johnson, who attended the committee meetings. He noted that
the changes and edits recommended during that process have been included in
the current ordinance.
Public comment
There was no public comment.
Ms. Robinson raised questions about whether the PDA Board would adopt its
own code of ethics or would operate under the City's code of ethics. Mr. Watts
stated staff will address this prior to the second reading of the ordinance.
Mr. King suggested including a definition of "affordable housing" that clearly
indicates the creation of an affordable housing inventory that will remain in
"affordable" status in the future.
Mr. King asked why paragraph 5 on page 7 was struck (re selling assets at a
profit). Mr. Watts stated this was discussed at CD/LU Committee and noted it
does not prohibit the PDA from selling assets for profit; however it does not raise
that to a level of the PDA's mission.
In response to a question from Mr. King, Mr. Watts stated that it appears that the
model ordinance from Bellingham, an imminent operating agreement between
the City and PDA was anticipated, but in Port Townsend's case, it seems early in
the process to anticipate this situation and this leaves the authority in place but
doesn't make it a requirement.
Ms. Nelson noted that on page 7 of the ordinance, in paragraph 4, the "; and"
should be removed since number 5 has been struck; she also stated that on
page 3 of the ordinance a separate bullet should be made for the last half of the
current final bullet ("to perform any other function specified in this ordinance or
its charter" as a separate bullet).
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Mr. Welch noted a typo on page 7 of the Charter, paragraph L, first line, correct
"fiends" to "funds."
In response to questions about section K, Mr. Welch asked how the bond
process works. Mr. Timmons noted the PDA would have its own authority and
that any debt incurred by the PDA would not attach to the City.
Mr. Randels suggested a change on page 5 of the Charter, last bullet: change
last words to "constituting ordinance and this charter" rather than "this ordinance
or its charter."
Mr. Randels also noted that he would like to address the issue of having another
name (other than Public Development Authority) and he suggested that if this is
pursued, it should be done after the PDA Board is constituted so they could have
input.
Ms. Nelson noted that there are some advantages to using "PDA" so that those
unfamiliar with the group would understand that this was a public development
authority.
Motion: Mark Welch moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3098,
Authorizing the Creation of a Public Corporation to be known as the City of Port
Townsend Public Development Authority and Approving a Charter and Bylaws.
Kris Nelson seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS MINUTES INCLUDED FROM THE
FOLLOWING COMMITTEES:
FINANCE & BUDGET -JULY 23, 2009
SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING
AND/OR STUDY SESSION
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Mr. King and Ms. Nelson reported on their attendance at the Association of
Washington Cities budget and finance class.
Mr. Randels noted that an executive session would be scheduled for the next
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business meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
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