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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF JANUARY 16, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 16th day of January
2018 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, Michelle Sandoval, Ariel Speser, and Deborah Stinson.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney Steve
Gross, City Clerk Joanna Sanders, Library Director Melody Eisler, Finance and
Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell, and Senior Planner/Planning Manager
Judy Surber.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment
David Thielk spoke about the importance of building community as part of Council's
strategic planning retreat.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Vouchers 158722 through 158878 and Electronic Fund Transfers in the amount of
$1,466,986.51.
Approval of Minutes: January 2 and January 8, 2018
Appointment of Monica MickHager (Position 2, Term Expires December 31,
2020), James Lagergren (Position 4, Term Expires December 31, 2020) and
Aislinn Palmer (Position 7, Term Expires December 31, 2019) to the Planning
Commission; Appointment of Matt Miner (Position 2, Term Expires May 1,
2020), Maryann Tapiro (Position 7, Term Expires May 1, 2021) and Nhattaleah
Nichols (Position 9, Term Expires May 1, 2021) to the Arts Commission;
Appointment of the Executive Director of the Port of Port Townsend, or any
Designee of the Executive Director (Collector Position 9, Term Expires May 1,
2020) to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee; Appointment of Kate Chadwick
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(Position 14, Term Expires December 31, 2020) to the Climate Action
Committee
Referring the Draft Stormwater Management Plan to the Non -Motorized
Transportation Advisory Board and the Parks, Recreation and Tree Advisory
Board for Consistency Review
Motion: David Faber moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Amy Howard
seconded.
Vote. motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance 3193 Related to the Comprehensive Plan and Development
Regulations Amendment Process; Amending the Procedure for Adoption of
Subarea Plans, Adopting Minor Clarifying Amendments and Amending
Chapter 20.04 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code
Mayor Stinson reviewed the rules of procedure for the public hearing.
Senior Planner/Planning Manager Judy Surber gave the staff presentation on the
recommended procedural amendments to PTMC Chapter 20.04 Comprehensive
Plan and Development Regulations Amendment Process to: 1) improve consistency
with the Growth Management Act; 2) allow subarea plans which clarify, supplement,
or implement jurisdiction -wide Comprehensive Plan policies to be processed
separately from the annual Comprehensive Plan update process; and 3) minor
clarifying edits.
There being no public comment, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Motion: Ariel Speser moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3193 Related to
the Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations Amendment Process;
Amending the Procedure for Adoption of Subarea Plans, Adopting Minor Clarifying
Amendments and Amending Chapter 20.04 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code.
David Faber seconded.
Motion: David Faber moved to amend the main motion to waive Council Rules and
approve Ordinance 3193 Related to the Comprehensive Plan and Development
Regulations Amendment Process, Amending the Procedure for Adoption of
Subarea Plans, Adopting Minor Clarifying Amendments and Amending Chapter
20.04 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code. Amy Howard seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 18-001 Approving 2018 Lodging Tax Expenditures
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City Manager David Timmons briefed Council on the planned transitions to occur in
2018 related to marketing and the revised budget recommendations as outlined in
Exhibit A to the resolution.
LTAC Chair Michelle Sandoval explained the desire for more strategic marketing
focused on a performing arts center.
Mr. Timmons confirmed there would be a ongoing financial commitment to the
Chamber for marketing services and that the specific agreement would come back
before Council. Toward the desire for tourism -related infrastructure, the City would
pursue an update of the I-iV S marketing study as well as an evaluation by a theatre
consultant. Mr. Timmons responded to questions about the process for applying for
LTAC funds as well as the challenges for reporting and compliance. Mr. Gray
expressed interest in an open process for applying for LTAC marketing funds.
There was no public comment.
Motion: Michelle Sandoval moved to approve Resolution 18-001 Approving 2018
Lodging Tax Expenditures, Pamela Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Resolution 18-002 Adopting a Collection Development and Management
Policy for the City of Port Townsend Public Library
Library Director Melody Sky Eisler gave the staff report on the importance of the
library collection policy. She reviewed policy highlights related to their collections
and responded to questions. Council asked about checking out unusual items, how
the periodical collection is maintained, how items are eliminated or rejected,
and how this policy modifies the existing policy. Ms. Eisler noted that the proposed
policy was nearly a complete rewrite of the existing policy.
There was no public comment.
Motion. Amy Howard moved to approve Resolution 18-002 Adopting a Collection
Development and Management Policy for the City of Port Townsend Public Library,
Pamela Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Resolution 18-003 Related to Personnel, Adopting a Classification Schedule
for Represented Employees
Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell reviewed the request for
an updated classification schedule to add the fleet equipment operator. Mr.
Timmons noted that an additional change includes the removal of the building
official as a bargaining position. This position has become a non -bargaining
supervisory position.
There was no public comment.
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Motion: David Faber moved to approve Resolution 18-003 Related to Personnel,
Adopting a Classification Schedule for Represented Employees. Pamela Adams
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Council Committee Assignments
Mayor Stinson reviewed changes in the list of proposed assignments.
Mr. Gray suggested Councilmembers have an opportunity to periodically report on
their committee representation. Mayor Stinson suggested this be covered under the
upcoming Council rules discussion.
Motion: Michelle Sandoval moved to approve the Mayor's Committee Assignments
(as set forth in Council Committee Assignments January 16, 2018). David Faber
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
Mayor Stinson requested input on the list of legislative items before the list is brought
back for adoption at next week's meeting. There was discussion of the listed items
and consensus to bring the list of items forward.
Ms. Stinson also reported on the following:
- Meeting with the chair of the Fort Worden Public Development Authority
- Request for Proclamation for the Women's March
- Signing the Climate Mayors resolution opposing the EPA's repeal of the Clean
Power Plan
- Meetings with the new fire chief on the topic of fire annexation
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
David Timmons reported on the following:
- Homeward Bound's Progress, isolating the water main, and proposed financing plan
coming forward in February
- Discussions with the Clemente Program and Western Washington University on
their desire to locate at Fort Worden
- Water Street progress to address non -motorized access
- Website developer proposals under review
- New building official to begin February 12
- Meetings with new fire chief and fire annexation agreement and financing
spreadsheet to come to Council next week
- Meeting the new Community Health Improvement Program (CHIP) director
- Mountain View blueprint to be distributed to Council
- Point Hudson's future and possibly a partnership agreement with the City
- City Manager transition plan to be brought forward to Council
SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR
STUDY SESSION
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There were none.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Mr. Gray relayed to staff his concern about a real estate sign near Bishop Park and an
associated MLS listing which mentions the potential for opening Logan Street.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Attest:
Joanna Sanders, MMC
City Clerk
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