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CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 19,2006
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this nineteenth
day of June, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend temporary Council Chambers
in the Port Townsend Fire Station conference room, Mayor Mark Welch presiding.
ROLL CALL
Council members present at roll call were Frank Benskin, Laurie Medlicott,
Catharine Robinson, Scott Walker and Mark Welch. Geoff Masci arrived at 6:35 p.m.
Michelle Sandoval was excused.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John
Watts, City Engineer Dave Peterson, and City Clerk Pam Kolacy.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda. Mayor Welch announced an executive
session following the business meeting regarding personnel issues. He stated the
session would last approximately 20 minutes, with no action anticipated.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Welch read a proclamation declaring June 19-25 as Amateur Radio Week.
The proclamation was accepted by John Ebner.
NORTHWINDS ARTS ALLIANCE PRESENTATION
Laurie Perrett and Sylvia White presented information about the Northwinds Arts
Alliance for the Council's information.
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION
Jay Bennett of Diversified Resources, was present to discuss their twelve-month
Economic Development contract with the County; he requested a City representative
to the Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC COMMENT (consent or non-agenda items)
James Fritz: County critical areas ordinance. He provided copies of the document.
City Attorney John Watts noted that the City's critical areas ordinance, not the
County's, applies within the City limits.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Mr. Benskin moved for approval of the foJ/owing items on the Consent
Agenda. Mr. Masci seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote.
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Approval of Bills. Claims and Warrants:
Vouchers 98163 through 98329 in the amount of $432,327.63
Approval of Minutes from June 5. 2006
PUBLIC HEARING
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP)
Mayor Welch reviewed the rules and procedures for legislative public hearings. He
asked if any Council members had financial or property interests to disclose in
relation to the matter. There were none.
Staff report was given by Dave Peterson, City Engineer.
There was no public comment.
Mr. Masci suggested that the various parts of the Gateway project be listed
consecutively, with Gateway Improvements II and III to follow the first project,
Gateway Improvements I.
There was general discussion about the significance of the priority rankings and the
assigned dates of completion.
Motion: Mr. Masci moved to direct the City Manager to submit a Resolution for
Council approval of the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program prior to July
31, 2006, with changes as discussed (Gatewaylmprovements I, II, and III to be
consecutive as first three priorities). Mr. Benskin seconded.
Ms. Robinson stated she objects to moving the Discovery Road sidewalk projects
further down the priority list. Mr. Peterson said the change in the list would not
affect the scheduling of the sidewalk project.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
Mayor Welch reported on the following:
He attended the Department of Ecology meeting on the Port Townsend Shoreline
Plan; there were few members of the public in attendance.
Anticipated meeting with the Board of County Commissioners will be delayed until
mid-July; possible dates will be proposed as soon as possible. It was suggested
the meeting be held after Ms. Sandoval returns, and be scheduled at 6:30 or later.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Timmons reported on the following:
Bicycle safety program; a draft will be brought before the Council July 17.
Asbestos abatement has been finished at historic City Hall.
The telecommunications act (COPE) has been passed by Congress; this will rewrite
cable franchising rules on the local level. Staff has been unsuccessful in contacting
WAVE, the potential new cable operator for a proposed plan.
SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
Future agenda items to include:
Summary of DOE comments on the Shoreline Plan
Continuation of discussion regarding 2007 budget
Workshop with urban design consultant team
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:30, Mayor Welch stated that after a break the Council would go into an
executive session as stated earlier. The session began at 7:50.
RECONVENE
The meeting reconvened at 8:20 p.m.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Attest:
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Pam Kolacy, CMC
City Clerk
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