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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING OF JULY 10,
2017
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in special session on the 10th day of July 2017
in Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Mayor Deborah Stinson called the meeting
to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were Pamela Adams, David Faber, Robert Gray,
Amy Howard, Catharine Robinson, Michelle Sandoval, and Deborah Stinson.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney Steve
Gross, Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell, Development
Services Director Lance Bailey, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 17-030 Authorizing the City Manager to Amend a Contract with
SAFEBuilt Washington, LLC, for Plan Review and Inspection Services
Development Services Director Lance Bailey gave the staff report on the need for a
continued contract with Safebuilt up to a maximum of $50,000 in the event
additional building official assistance is needed. Mr. Bailey responded to questions
about the budget expended to date.
Motion: Michelle Sandoval moved to approve Resolution 17-030 Authorizing the
City Manager to Amend a Contract with SAFEBuilt Washington, LLC, for Plan
Review and Inspection Services. Catharine Robinson seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Resolution 17-031 Adopting a Policy for Administration of Federal Grant
Funds
Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell explained the need for
additional procedures related to federal grants. She responded to a question about
the code of conduct provisions reflected on page four of Exhibit A.
There was no public comment.
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve Resolution 17-031 Adopting a Policy
for Administration of Federal Grant Funds. Amy Howard seconded.
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Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Ordinance 3175 Related to the Administration of Federal Grant Funds;
Repealing Ordinance 2363
Ms. Mitchell gave the staff report noting this is a follow up to the previous
resolution. The recommended action is to eliminate unnecessary sections of the
code.
There was no public comment.
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve waiving Council Rules and
approving Ordinance 3175 Related to the Administration of Federal Grant Funds;
Repealing Ordinance 2363. David Faber seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Ordinance 3176 Related to Interim Land Use Regulations in the Vicinity of 6th
and 10th Streets and Howard Street and Discovery Way; and Referring the
Matter to the Planning Commission for Hearing and Review, and Providing
that the Interim Regulations, Unless Extended, will Sunset on the Earlier of Six
(6) Months from the Date of Adoption of this Ordinance or the Adoption of
Regulations that Supersede this Ordinance
Mr. Bailey briefed Council on the need for interim regulations to preserve the
opportunity to establish more appropriate commercial land uses along the Howard
Street Corridor while still permitting supportive uses. He noted Item D (Section 8) in
the agenda refers to the matter coming back to the Planning Commission and it
would instead be coming directly back to Council. The required public hearing on
this matter would be scheduled for September 5.
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve waiving Council Rules and approve
Ordinance 3176 Related to Interim Land Use Regulations in the Vicinity of 6th and
10th Streets and Howard Street and Discovery Way; and Referring the Matter to the
Planning Commission for Hearing and Review, and Providing that the Interim
Regulations, Unless Extended, will Sunset on the Earlier of Six (6) Months from the
Date of Adoption of this Ordinance or the Adoption of Regulations that Supersede
this Ordinance (as amended under Section 8 to remove references to Planning
Commission review and recommendation). Pamela Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager David Timmons reported on the following:
- Howard Street potential name change to Rainier.
- Water Treatment Plant opening and water supply status
- Sept. 18 Washington State Chapter of Japanese cultural exchange and homestays
needed for delegation
- Fourth of July festivities at Fort Worden
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- Water Street overlay public comment opportunities
- Peninsula Housing Authority's efforts on relocating Port Angeles houses
Homeward Bound Update
Mr. Timmons reported that the Homeward Bound board is focused on Cherry Street
as well as long-term organizational issues. He would help facilitate the Cherry
Street project and agreed to prepare financial information and scenarios for
Council's consideration. The City may need to change the terms of the Homeward
Bound loan.
Regarding the possibility for acquiring more houses from Port Angeles, there was
some interest in looking at existing land stock for potential future development. Mr.
Timmons talked about the potential to issue an RFP to assist the City with
options recognizing the need for a variety of housing options. He noted
that Jefferson County is moving forward to declare a housing emergency and make
necessary code adjustments.
During Council discussion, there was some interest in making a recommendation to
the County after reviewing the recommendations and list of housing inventory in the
Housing Action Plan. It was noted that there is also guidance in the E.D. Hovee
Study and Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Timmons indicated that the Habitat for Humanity request for lifting the maximum
number of houses could be brought forward at a future meeting.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m,
Attest:
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Joanna Sanders, CMC
City Clerk
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