HomeMy WebLinkAbout091817CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18,
2017
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 18th day of
September 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 David Faber, Robert Gray, Amy
Howard, Catharine Robinson, Michelle Sandoval, and Deborah Stinson with
Pamela Adams excused.
Staff members present were City Attorney Steve Gross, Interim City Manager
Ken Clow, Development Services Director Lance Bailey, Parks Recreation and
Community Services Director Alex Wisniewski, Library Director Melody Eisler,
Police Chief Michael Evans, Wastewater Treatment Operations Manager John
Merchant, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Todd Wexman spoke on the topic of affordable housing,
Bob Simmons representing the Jefferson County Marine Resources
Committee spoke about the work with City Parks to create a rain garden at
Chetzemoka Park.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Vouchers 157819 through 157870 and Electronic Fund Transfers in the
amount of $1,177,860.55.
Resolution 17-043 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an
Agreement with Jefferson County on Behalf of the Jefferson County
Cooperative Extension to Design and Construct a Rain Garden in
Chetzemoka Park
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Resolution 17-044 Authorizing the City Manager to Amend a Contract
with SAFEBuilt Washington, LLC, for Plan Review and Inspection
Services
Resolution 17-045 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a
Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., to
Prepare a Final Design, Bidding Documents, and Assist with Bidding
Support Services and Permitting for the Big Quilcene River Diversion
Repair Project
Motion: David Faber moved to approve the consent agenda. Catharine
Robinson seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance 3182 Related to the Security of Publicly -Owned Property;
Adopting a Process for Excluding Individuals whose Behavior is
Unreasonably Disruptive, Establishing an Appeal Process to Protect
Excluded Individuals' Rights, Adopting a New Chapter 9.50 "Trespass
Warnings On City And Other Publicly -Owned Property," and Amending
Chapter 11.01 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code
City Attorney Steve Gross briefed Council on the proposed expansion
of code provisions that exist for parks in order to apply to other City
facilities. He provided a document listing other jurisdictions that have similar
ordinances.
Library Director Melody Eisler and Parks Recreation and Community
Services Director Alex Wisniewski spoke about the necessity for this
ordinance as a last resort. Police Chief Michael Evans explained the de-
escalation training that staff has received and gave examples of previous
trespass admonishments. In twenty years, staff is not aware of having to use
a trespass admonishment in parks.
Addressing questions, Mr. Gross and Chief Evans explained the differences
between admonishments and warnings. These new rules would allow
consistent application of procedures. If they are not in place, there could be
violations of the rules of the facility making the facility unsafe to use. It was
noted that staff receive de-escalation training and training on the procedures.
There was no public comment.
During deliberation, there was some support for having written departmental
procedures for transparency and a request to check for consistency the new
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chapter against Chapter 11.01.030 Park Rules of Conduct. There was also
discussion about modifying 9.50.060(a) under Review Procedure to state "A
written request for review of a trespass warning must be delivered to the City
Clerk no later than :h*e seven business days after it is issued."
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve first reading of Ordinance
3182 Related to the Security of Publicly -Owned Property; Adopting a
Process for Excluding Individuals whose Behavior is Unreasonably
Disruptive, Establishing an Appeal Process to Protect Excluded Individuals'
Rights, Adopting a New Chapter 9.50 "Trespass Warnings On City And
Other Publicly -Owned Property," and Amending Chapter 11.01 of the Port
Townsend Municipal Code (with an amendment to 9.50.060(a) to extend the
review period from two to seven days). David Faber seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
Resolution 17-046 Authorizing the City Manager to Call for Bids and
Award a Contract for a Septage Dewatering Unit for the Biosolids
Composting Facility
Interim City Manager Ken Clow gave the staff report on the need for this
equipment essential to the operation of the biosolids facility. Wastewater
Treatment Plant Operations Manager John Merchant spoke to the need for a
new unit. The amount of the purchase requires Council authorization.
There was no public comment.
Motion: Amy Howard moved to approve Resolution 17-046 Authorizing the
City Manager to Call for Bids and Award a Contract for a Septage
Dewatering Unit for the Biosolids Composting Facility. David Faber
seconded.
Vote. motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
Mayor Stinson reported on the following:
- Participated in Northwest Maritime Center meetings.
- Participated in a panel at the Chamber to discuss broadband and the
Economic Development Council intends to convene a stakeholder group on the
matter.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Clow reported on the following:
- Less water is being diverted from the Big Quilcene River and we are
beginning to draw from Lord's Lake
- Request for a letter of support from the Fort Worden PDA for a National
Endowment for the Arts Grant for the Maker's Square project. There were no
objections.
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SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING
AND/OR STUDY SESSION
Michelle Sandoval inquired about the status of the ad hoc committees. It was
noted that the Ethics Committee is scheduled and the Housing Committee
would soon be scheduled. Robert Gray urged recording audio/video
for advisory board meetings. Amy Howard urged adding to the schedule the
topic of Council compensation and benefits.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
Attest:
Joanna Sanders, MMC
City Clerk
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