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MINUTES OF THE BUSINESS MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 2011
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were Kris Nelson, Laurie Medlicott, George Randels,
Michelle Sandoval, and Mark Welch with Catharine Robinson, and David King excused.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John Watts,
Public Works Director Ken Clow, and City Clerk Pam Kolacy.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: PROCLAMATION: READING MONTH
Mayor Sandoval read a proclamation designating March 2011 as Reading Month. Library
Director Theresa Percy was present to accept the proclamation. She invited everyone to
participate in the upcoming Community Read.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Pete von Christiersen spoke in support of Ordinance 3055.
Judith Kate Friedman requested support for an "Our Town" community song project. She
provided written materials.
Gustav Sebastion asked for an exception to municipal regulations which would allow him to
park a truck in the right of way.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: George Randels moved to approve the following items on the consent agenda:
Bills, Claims and Warrants -Vouchers 113648 through 113668 in the amount of $7, 013.99;
Vouchers 113669 through 113772 in the amount of $220,271.53; Vouchers 113730 through
113731 plus EFTs and 113773 through 113778 in the amount of $208, 965.30.
Approval of Minutes from January 24, 2011.
Engineering Services Contract for the Sidewalk Tunnel Lid Replacement Project (Taylor
and Water Street Sidewalks).
Mark Welch seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote.
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NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance 3055, Housekeeping Changes to PTMC 3.44 (Surplus Property)
Council agreed to reverse the order of business to address new business prior to the
public hearing.
City Attorney John Watts reviewed the packet materials.
Ms. Nelson noted a typo on page 4 of Exhibit A (4.) second line, the second "if' should be
changed to "it."
Public Comment:
Melinda Szatlocky, Program Director for Homeward Bound, spoke in support of the
ordinance. She stated she would prefer that when Homeward Bound is requesting
property for single family home ownership that it be acquired fee simple rather than
leased since that would make it easier for them to deal with lenders. The only way they
could accept a lease from the city is if it ran concurrently with their ground lease (99
years renewable for another 99 years).
Jamie Maciejewski of Habitat for Humanity spoke in support of the ordinance and
applauded the partnership with the City.
Peter Badame of OLYCAP also spoke in support of the ordinance; he noted that it would
be good to have a guarantee that housing built and designated as affordable would
remain in that category either through a lease or outright transfer of ownership to a
housing authority.
Mr. Watts stated that the ordinance as drafted does provide flexibility regarding the
agreements with various housing entities. The logisitics may be determined on a case by
case basis by the City Council in the future.
In answer to Mrs. Medlicott's question, Mr. Watts stated that these transactions do not
represent a gift of public funds.
Further discussion took place regarding the various means agreements could be made
between the housing entity and the City. It was noted that this ordinance establishes a
legislative process framework.
Motion: George Randels moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3055, Amending
Chapter 3.44 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code Regarding Disposition of Surplus
Property, and Adding Consideration of Disposition of Property for Affordable Housing.
Kris Nelson seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance 3054, adopting a Transportation Functional Plan to provide guidance on
transportation issues that face the City to include long-term vehicular circulation
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
Mayor Sandoval read the rules of procedure for public hearings. No Council member
had any financial or property interest to disclose in the matter. It was noted that there
were no members of the public present to comment.
Public Works Director Ken Clow reviewed the packet materials. He stated he received
one comment letter from Jack Caldwell which was submitted for the record. The letter
was in regard to another access to Blue Heron School.
The City Clerk stated that no other written materials have been received.
Motion: Mark Welch moved to approve Ordinance 3054, adopting a Transportation
Functional Plan to provide guidance on transportation issues that face the City to include
long-term vehicular circulation 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. George Randels seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER REPORT
Planning Commission Appointment
Mayor Sandoval thanked the Council and staff for attending the retreat on February 5.
Motion: George Randels moved to approve the Mayor's recommendation and confirm the
reappointment of Julian Ray (Position 6) and Steven Emery (Position 7) to the Planning
Commission (three-year terms expire December 31, 2013). Michelle Sandoval seconded.
Ms. Nelson offered to recuse herself since Mr. Ray is her partner. Mr. Watts added that
there was no legal reason for recusal. There were no objections to her participating in the
vote.
Motion: Kris Nelson moved move to divide the question. George Randels seconded.
Vote: motion carried, 4-1 by voice vote, Michelle Sandoval opposed.
Motion: George Rande/s moved to approve the Mayor's recommendation and
reappoint Julian Ray to Planning Commission Position 6 (term expires December 31,
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2010). Michelle Sandoval seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote.
Motion: George Randels moved to approve the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Steven
Emery to Plannning Commission Position 7 (term expires December 31, 2013). Michelle
Sandoval seconded.
Vote: motion carried, 3-2 by voice vote, Kris Nelson, and Mark Welch opposed.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Mr. Timmons reported on a potential new Police hire, a meeting set with the County
Administrator to discuss interlocal agreements, the current state funding situation for Fort
Worden, PDA activity, sandwich board enforcement, and ongoing Fire Distict discussions.
SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR
STUDY SESSION
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Attest:
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Pamela Kolacy, MMC `
City Clerk
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