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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2011
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in special session the 24th day of January 2011 in the
City Council Chambers, Mayor Michelle Sandoval presiding.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were David King, Laurie Medlicott, Kris Nelson, George
Randels, Catharine Robinson, Michelle Sandoval, and Mark Welch.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John Watts,
Public Works Director Ken Clow, and Deputy City Clerk Joanna Sanders.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
The special presentation was removed from the agenda. Added under Presiding Officer's
Report, was a request for Council support of the Heritage Capital Grant program to support
local projects.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S): PROCLAMATION: READING MONTH
This item was postponed to a future meeting.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment
Martha Worthley reported Community Arts and Recreation Alliance (CARA) has applied for
their 501(c)3 status and is organized to provide youth recreation services. If the City issues
a request for proposals, they would like to respond and provide these services at Mountain
View.
Teri Nomura spoke in support of the Jefferson Transit ballot proposition.
City staff response
There was none.
CONSENT AGENDA
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Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Vouchers 113408 through 113415 plus EFTs in the amount $207,728.36
EFTs in the amount of $63.22
Vouchers 113484, 113517 and 113535 in the amount of $134,877.70
Vouchers 113485 through 113557 in the amount of $184,591.44
Vouchers 113559 through 113570 in the amount of $2,408.81
EFT in the amount of $10,166.57
Vouchers 113571 through 113637 in the amount of $645,935.34
Vouchers 113638 through 113647 and EFTs in the amount of $141,379.01
Approval of Minutes: January 3 and January 10, 2011
A-E Contract for Pre-Design of Water Treatment for EPA Compliance
Resolution 11-003, authorizing the City Manager to apply for United States Senator
Maria Cantwell's office appropriations requests for federal assistance for the
Carnegie Library seismic retrofit and expansion; the Howard Street arterial
connection; and the Port Townsend East Historic District Revitalization Project
Resolution 11-004, authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement with the
Washington State Military Department and the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) fora [Hazard] Mitigation Project Grant (E11-211) to Seismically
Retrofit the Port Townsend East Business District Tunnel Lids
Civil Service Commission Appointment
Gail Ryan was appointed to a three-year term (Position 1, Term Expires 12/31/13).
Contract approval -Christina Pivarnik (LTAC Marketing, Wayfinding)
Verizon Sublease (JeffCom Lease)
Motion: George Randels moved to approve the consent agenda with changes to the
Minutes of January 10, 2011, Page 1, Paragraph 8 to read "PDA Board and its Technical
Team.... " Mark Welch seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance 3052, Providing for Deferral of Building and Development Permit Fees
and Utility Connection Charges for Low Income Housing Projects, and Re-Codifying
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Deferrals for System Development Charges
City Attorney John Watts gave the staff presentation and outlined specific changes to the
ordinance since this matter was last discussed in November 2010. Mr. Watts responded
to a question about the interest rate on page 3 of Exhibit A to the ordinance. If the low
income housing goes out of low income status, there would be 12% interest owed until
the amount is paid. Mr. Watts also recognized a needed change to Exhibit A, Page 2 to
reflect 20 years rather than 10 years. Some discussion ensued about the budget impact
of this change and Council agreed that this topic would be discussed at the February
Council retreat. Mr. Watts said if the number of applications for deferrals were increased
from a maximum of four per year to eight or ten, it would represent approximately $25K or
10% of the current Development Services Department budget.
Public Comment:
Fritz Gimball of Habitat for Humanity spoke in support of this amendment. He asked
Council to consider removing the limitation of four houses per year.
Bruce Tipton urged making the program available to all individuals.
Jamie Maciejewski of Habitat for Humanity spoke in support of the ordinance and the
commitment of roughly $10K for four houses.
Councilors discussed their concerns about adopting the ordinance before discussing
the potential budget impact. Suggestions were to include a sunset provision and adopting
the ordinance as interim. Ms. Sandoval reiterated the topic of subsidizing affordable
housing would be discussed at the upcoming Council retreat.
In response to a question by Council, Jamie Maciejewski of Habitat explained their
qualification process for applicants and reviewed pending projects. They have four
permits ready to submit in February. She noted timelines are established and could be
impacted with Council delay on this ordinance.
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve Interim Ordinance 3052, Providing for
Deferral of Building and Development Permit Fees and Utility Connection Charges for
Low Income Housing Projects, and Re-Codifying Deferrals for System Development
Charges pending further review. This motion includes the following edits: Exhibit A, Page
2, items 1 and 2 would be changed from "10 years" to "20 years" and Page 3, item 3 the
parenthetical statement would read ("for example, a sale to a nonqualifying person
occurs, and repayment of the deferred fee does not occur simultaneously with the sale of
the property'). George Randels seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
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Transportation Plan Adoption
Public Works Director Ken Clow reviewed agenda packet materials noting the public
hearing would occur at the next Council meeting on February 22. He distributed a
handout with a modification to Section 5. He provided background on the plan as it was
presented to Council in workshops, Council committees, open houses and Planning
Commission meetings. The public comment period closed on September 15, 2010 and
no comments were received.
During discussion, a question was whether there would be any impact to the
transportation plan if there were a negative vote on Transit Proposition 1. Mr. Clow said
he does not believe it would alter the plan dramatically.
In response to a question from Council about whether approval of this plan approves
seven new roundabouts, Mr. Clow said it does not. Each intersection would be evaluated
separately as required. The only area reviewed to date is Howard Street. What is
documented in the plan are intersections, not roundabouts. Maintaining levels of service
at intersections around the town is a future concern.
There was no public comment.
Motion: Mark Welch moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3054, adopting a
Transportation Functional Plan to provide guidance on long-term vehicular circulation
issues that face the city and amending Chapter 12.04 -Transportation and Right-of--Way
Standards -and Chapter 19.04 -State Environmental Policy Act to incorporate the plan
into City standards and environmental policies -adopting the Transportation Functional
Plan David King seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER REPORT
Ms. Sandoval referred to a letter from the Deputy Mayor to Representative Van De Wege
related to the Heritage Capital Projects funds in support of the Carnegie library. Mr.
Timmons said there has since been a request for additional support for the Library among
other City projects.
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve sending a letter to Representative Kevin
Van DeWege supporting Port Townsend-based projects for the library and other groups
(Courthouse, Library, Schooner Martha and Adventuress). Mark Welch seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
The Council retreat is Saturday, February 5. The Joint Economic Development meeting is
tomorrow evening at 6:30 at Mountain View.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
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City Manager Timmons reported on the following: meeting with the new Chamber
president on joint Chamber-Council goals, compilation of Council retreat accomplishments,
challenges working with the County on the Public Infrastructure Fund and County
contracts, status quo budget position, revenue activity, review of budget issues in late
spring following the State legislative session, coordination with NoaNet on their planned
route, and Madison Street improvements and time lines.
SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR
STUDY SESSION
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
There were none.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
Minutes by Deputy City Clerk Joanna Sanders.
Attest:
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Pamela Kolacy, MMC
City Clerk
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