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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2014
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in special session on June 23, 2014 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 Pamela Adams, Robert Gray, David
King, Kris Nelson, Catharine Robinson, and Michelle Sandoval with Deborah
Stinson excused.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John
Watts, Public Services Director Rick Sepler, Public Works Director Ken Clow,
City Engineer David Peterson, Deputy City Clerk Joanna Sanders, and Finance
Director Nora Mitchell.
Mayor King led Council in a moment of silence at the sudden passing of former
City councilmember Syd Lipton.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance 3108 Adopting 2014 Supplemental Budget Appropriations
Concerning Cost Recovery and Making Findings and Declaring an
Emergency
Ordinance 3109 Adopting 2014 Supplemental Budget Appropriations
Concerning the General Government Capital Improvement Fund and
Making Findings and Declaring an Emergency
Ordinance 3110 Adopting 2014 Supplemental Budget Appropriations
Concerning Utility Funds and Making Findings and Declaring an
Emergency
City Manager David Timmons gave the staff report describing each
ordinance action. The balance of supplemental appropriations would come
later in the budget process following an audit of payroll expenses.
Questions to which staff responded were regarding progress of the Parkside
Park development, Library cost recovery, and status of hiring a parks and
facilities manager.
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Earll Murman, President of the Jeffco Aquatic Coalition, spoke in favor of
emergency repairs at Mountain View and encouraged good implementation
of a plan to replace the boilers and HVAC system to minimize disruption.
During Council deliberation, there were concerns about taking on
additional debt. In response to questions about the timing of the ballot
resolution, Mr. Timmons noted this matter would be brought forward for
discussion on July 7.
Motion: Michelle Sandoval moved to approve Ordinance 3108 Adopting 2014
Supplemental Budget Appropriations Concerning Cost Recovery and Making
Findings and Declaring an Emergency, Ordinance 3109 Adopting 2014
Supplemental Budget Appropriations Concerning the General Government
Capital Improvement Fund and Making Findings and Declaring an
Emergency, and Ordinance 3110 Adopting 2014 Supplemental Budget
Appropriations Concerning Utility Funds and Making Findings and Declaring
an Emergency. Catharine Robinson seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Update on Howard Street Corridor Land Use Planning Process
Community Services Director Rick Sepler gave the staff presentation based
on his written staff report with background, project goals, key conclusions to
date, a proposed approach, and next steps. This briefing is the beginning of
the process of firming up standards and uses for the Howard Street corridor.
Next steps include establishing interim controls to preserve options for a
district along the corridor, developing an approach, actively seeking and
incentivizing businesses consistent in use and character, and updating the
comprehensive plan.
City Engineer David Peterson presented the overall alignment and design
concept for Howard Street showing how it relates to the land uses proposed
for the corridor and to the Water Treatment plant site to the north. He also
reviewed the upcoming project schedule including a street design concept
and land use in July. In late summer and fall, there would be corridor
alignment, the stormwater management plan, wetland mitigation plan, right-
of-way and appraisals, and a final design contract before going to bid in
spring 2015.
Mr. Timmons reviewed the breakdown in funding the majority of which is
coming from the Transportation Improvement Board, an additional $3 million
in funding from the state -appropriated STP funding, and a grant application
to the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) grant
for stormwater solutions. Water and sewer would be paid for through system
development charges. Property owners would be paying for communications
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and power. There is also consideration of using Ranier Street for
construction access to the water treatment site. Mr. Peterson noted part of
the difficulty on Upper Sims landscaping has been getting adjacent property
owners to adopt their landscaping.
Nik Lance, as an owner of Mt. Townsend Creamery, spoke in support of
incentives for businesses to relocate to Howard Street Corridor.
Charlie Arthur spoke about his experience with what purchasers of real
estate are looking for in the Howard Street area. Low cost for developers
on street development is also important. He cautioned against removing C -II
and/or C -II MU uses from the table of uses. He believes there will be a need
for multi -family mixed use and higher height limitations.
In response to Council questions, staff responded about offsite wetland
mitigation for the road construction and property development as well as
about the timeline for completing the project. There was also discussion
about the Mill Road realignment and whether a gap analysis has been
considered for the types of uses.
During continued discussion, Staff responded to questions about zoning and
potential 6th Street development and development of 7th or 9th Streets to
McPherson. Staff also responded to a question about City enforcement for
the upkeep of the business park common areas.
Resolution 14-038, Authorizing Peninsula Trails Coalition (PTC) to
Submit an Application for Grant Funding Assistance for Recreational
Trails Program for the Port Townsend Trailhead (RCO#14-1835) to the
Recreation and Conservation Office as Provided in the Safe
Accountable Flexible Efficient Transportation Equity Act, Title 23 USC,
Section 206, WAC 286 and Subsequent Legislative Action
City Attorney John Watts responded to Council questions about
City commitments under the grant as stated in the resolution. The City is
responsible should Peninsula Trails Coalition (PTC) not fulfill
their commitments. Routine maintenance belongs to PTC and would be
covered in the memorandum of understanding. It was noted that if PTC is
responsible for grant management, then a subrecipient arrangement may be
needed to ensure the City is accepting all grant conditions, including audit
requirements.
Jenni Little spoke in support of the resolution for Peninsula Trails Coalition to
submit the grant application.
Jeff Selby of the PTC noted that signage guiding people to the location and
would request City support.
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Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve Resolution 14-038,
Authorizing Peninsula Trails Coalition (PTC) to Submit an Application for
Grant Funding Assistance for Recreational Trails Program for the Port
Townsend Trailhead (RCO#14-1835) to the Recreation and Conservation
Office as Provided in the Safe Accountable Flexible Efficient Transportation
Equity Act, Title 23 USC, Section 206, WAC 286 and Subsequent Legislative
Action Kris Nelson seconded.
Vote. motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve authorizing the City Manager
to enter into a memorandum of understanding with Peninsula Trails Coalition
covering Council discussion this evening and items in the approved
Resolution 14-038 as well as requirements by the Recreation and
Conservation Office for the grant. Kris Nelson seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
Authorization for City Manager to sign contracts for the design and
implementation of an upgrade to the Water System SCADA system.
Public Works Director Ken Clow provided the staff report. He noted that
funds are in the budget for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA) system. This equipment monitors and ensures equipment is
operational as well as collects data for system operations.
There was no public comment.
Motion: Michelle Sandoval moved to approve authorizing the City Manager to
sign contracts for the design and implementation of an upgrade to the Water
System SCADA system. Kris Nelson seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Attest:
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Joanna Sanders, CMC
City Clerk
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