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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR BUSINESS OF MAY 21, 2012
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the twenty -first day of
May, 2012 in the Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Mayor David King called
the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were Michelle Sandoval, David King, Catharine
Robinson, Robert Gray, Mark Welch, and Deborah Stinson with Kris Nelson
excused.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John
Watts, Finance Director Michael Legarsky, Public Works Director Ken Clow, Public
Services Director Rick Sepler, and City Clerk Pam Kolacy.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to agenda.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: PROCLAMATION - OLYMPIC COMMUNITY ACTION
MONTH
Mayor King read a proclamation observing Community Action month.
Executive Director Janet Anderson accepted the proclamation.
Mr. Gray, who represents the city on the Board of Directors, said a few words
about OLYCAP programs and commended the staff for their excellent work.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment
There was no public comment.
CONSENT AGENDA
Bills, Claims and Warrants
Vouchers 117739 through 117845 in the amount of $652,340.91
Vouchers 117846 through 117852 and EFTs in the amount of $93,707.79
Approval of Minutes: April 16, 2012 and May 7, 2012
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Authorization for the City Manager to award the bid and execute a contract
for pavement striping in various locations of Port Townsend
Advisory Board Appointment Aimee Dennis to Housing Action Plan Network
Authorization for Professional Services Agreement with Ogden Murphy to
Represent the City in the New Cingular Lawsuit
Authorize Mayor to send a letter to the PUD requesting a meeting to update
the Council on the electric utility.
The following corrections to the minutes were noted. April 16, 2012: page 4,
second paragraph, second line replace "Climate Action Committee's action plan" to
"RCM funding grants "; note consistently that there was "no public comment" for
each agenda item when applicable. May 7, 2012: page 4, motion under the
Esplanade project update, add the words "from Taylor Street project" after
"available and confirmed."
Motion: Mark Welch moved to approve the consent agenda with corrections to the
minutes as noted. Catharine Robinson seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6 -0 by voice vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance 3074 Appropriating the Sum of $131,041 to the General Fund;
$27,288 to the Drug Enforcement and Education Fund; $108,656 to the
Public Works Engineering Fund; $167,271 to the Community Services Fund;
$1,301,319 to the Capital Improvement Fund; $100,000 to the Transmission
Line Replacement Fund; and Making Findings and Declaring an Emergency
Given the small number of people present, Mayor King asked if any attendee
planned to provide public testimony. Seeing none, the Council agreed to waive
the reading of the public hearing rules of procedure.
City Manager David Timmons reviewed the agenda materials. He noted that the
City is on target with financial goals and objectives for the year.
There was no public comment.
In response to questions, Mr. Legarsky noted that the increase in the cost of
professional services reflects $60,000 for start up costs for the PDA. The
negative ending balance for Public Works is a result of staff re- allocations to
the Engineering Department. The recovery rate for capital projects will reflect
this and the adjustments are being made now.
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Council members requested more specific references to the RCW in the
document, more detail in the form of footnotes, and more user - friendly
headings. Staff will accomplish as much as possible prior to the second
reading and adoption.
It was also suggested that some sort of easily understandable monthly report
containing this information be prepared for Council and for the public.
Motion: Michelle Sandoval moved to approve First Reading of Ordinance 3074
appropriating the sum of $131,041 to the general fund; $27,288 to the drug
enforcement and education fund, $108,656 to the public works engineering fund;
$167,271 to the community services fund, $1,301,319 to the capital improvement
fund; $100,000 to the transmission line replacement fund; and making findings
and declaring an emergency Mark Welch seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6 -0 by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS - NONE
PRESIDING OFFICER REPORT
Mayor King reported on attending the Heart of Service awards, the acoustic
improvements at the Northwest Maritime Center, and correspondence to Senators
Dicks and Murray regarding new Coast Guard regulations which may impact the
longboat program.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Timmons reported on the following.
Progress on Taylor Street project.
Library transition to Mountain View.
Potential for Wednesday Farmers Market to move to Mountain View site.
Possible exchange of property between transit and Chamber.
Honeywell energy project.
Currently there is no topic for discussion for the June workshop.
Mr. Timmons responded to questions about the two -inch curbs on Taylor Street.
SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING
AND /OR STUDY SESSION
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Councilors commented further on the Taylor Street project, the esplanade, and the
impacts to parking in residential areas because of the Discover Pass enforcement
for parks. The urgency of a meeting with the PUD was also stressed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
Attest:
Pamela Kolacy,
City Clerk
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