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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF APRIL 16, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 16th day of April 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 Michelle Sandoval, Ariel Speser, Deborah
Stinson, Robert Gray, David Faber, and Pamela Adams with Amy Howard excused.
Staff members present were Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora
Mitchell, City Attorney Steve Gross, City Manager David Timmons, City Engineer
David Peterson, Planning Director Lance Bailey, Library Director Melody Eisler, Parks
Recreation and Community Services Director Alex Wisniewski, and Deputy City Clerk
Joshua Stecker.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Added to the agenda was VIII. F. Resolution 18-024 Authorizing the City Manager to
Negotiate and Execute a Supply and Maintenance Agreement with Big Belly Solar,
Inc. for Networked Compacting Receptacles.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Bike Month Proclamation
Kees Kolff of The Recyclery accepted the proclamation.
Library Volunteer Appreciation Month Proclamation
Library Director Melody Sky Eisler received the Library Volunteer Appreciation
Month Proclamation, joined by Youth Services Librarian Hilary Verheggen, Friends
of the Library Secretary Paula Zimmerman, Friends of the Library Member Phyllis
Marckworth, Library Foundation Board President Susan Hargleroad, and Library
Advisory Board member Owen Rowe.
Port Townsend Main Street Quarterly Report
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Main Street President Kris Nelson presented an overview of Main Street's events
and activities.
Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority Annual
Report
Executive Director Dave Robison updated Council on the investment priorities and
operational goals of the Fort Worden PDA.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment
There was no public comment.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Vouchers 159498 through 159607, Vouchers 563-567, and Electronic Fund
Transfers in the amount of $851,083.04.
Approval of Minutes: March 19, 2018
Resolution 18-022 Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Public Works
Contract with Agate Asphalt & Excavation to Provide Paving for the Biosolids
Composting Facility
Motion: David Faber moved to approve adopting the consent agenda. Pamela Adams
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance 3196 Adopting 2018 Supplemental Budget Appropriations
Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell gave the staff report.
Motion: David Faber moved to approve Ordinance 3196 Adopting 2018
Supplemental Budget Appropriations. Pamela Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
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Resolution 18-018 Authorizing the City's Membership in the Public Libraries of
Washington
Library Director Melody Eisler gave the staff report.
Motion: Pamela Adams moved to approve Resolution 18-018 Authorizing the City's
Membership in the Public Libraries of Washington. David Faber seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
Resolution 18-019 Adopting the City of Port Townsend Public Library's
Meeting Room Policy for the Charles Pink House/Library Learning Center
Ms. Eisler gave the staff report.
Motion: Michelle Sandoval moved to approve Resolution 18-019 Adopting the City
of Port Townsend Public Library's Meeting Room Policy for the Charles Pink
House/Library Learning Center. Pamela Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried, 5-1 by voice vote, Robert Gray opposed.
Resolution 18-020 Authorizing the City Manager to Submit a Grant Application
to the Recreation and Conservation Office for Trail Development and
Maintenance of the Port Townsend Loop Trail and Adjacent Trail Segments
Parks Recreation and Community Services Director Alex Wisniewski gave the staff
report.
Motion: David Faber moved to approve Resolution 18-020 Authorizing the City
Manager to Submit a Grant Application to the Recreation and Conservation Office
for Trail Development and Maintenance of the Port Townsend Loop Trail and
Adjacent Trail Segments. Pamela Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
Resolution 18-021 Authorizing the City Manager to Submit a Grant Application
to the Washington State Department of Transportation for the 2018 Pedestrian
Bicycle Grant program and the Safe Routes to School Grant Program for
Discovery Road Improvements
City Engineer David Peterson gave the staff report and reviewed the timeline,
Motion: Michelle Sandoval moved to approve Resolution 18-021 Authorizing the
City Manager to Submit a Grant Application to the Washington State Department of
Transportation for the 2018 Pedestrian Bicycle Grant program and the Safe Routes
to School Grant Program for Discovery Road Improvements. Pamela Adams
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
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Resolution 18-023 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment
and Extension to the Agreement with AHBL for Development of the Howard
Street (now Rainier Street) & Upper Sims Way Subarea Plan
Planning Director Lance Bailey gave the staff report.
Motion: David Faber moved to approve Resolution 18-023 Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute an Amendment and Extension to the Agreement with AHBL for
Development of the Howard Street (now Rainier Street) & Upper Sims Way
Subarea Plan. Pamela Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
Resolution 18-024 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a
Supply and Maintenance Agreement with Big Belly Solar, Inc. for Networked
Compacting Receptacles
City Manager David Timmons reported on the trash compacting cans that should
be in place for the summer season. These would be supplemental to existing cans,
Motion: David Faber moved to approve Resolution 18-024 Authorizing the City
Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Supply and Maintenance Agreement with Big
Belly Solar, Inc. for Networked Compacting Receptacles Pamela Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
Mayor Stinson reported on the following:
- She announced upcoming special meetings April 23 and 30.
- Meeting with Commissioner Kate Dean regarding the summer shelter and Jefferson
County has funding for the full $70,000.
- Rhododendron carnival searching for a backup location to Memorial Field.
- Public Infrastructure Fund Committee to meet soon.
- Mental Health and Substance Advisory Board appointment of Ariel Speser to come
in May.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager David Timmons reported on the following:
- Upcoming Library Survey
- Nora Mitchell preparing the Budget Calendar
- State Auditor visit in May
- Website design being done by Municode
- Fire Annexation binders with Town Meeting documents are prepared for Council
- Mountain view project has begun and YMCA design concepts coming soon
- Big Quilcene Diversion contract award authorization would be coming back
- City Attorney Steve Gross has accepted another position and his last day is May 18
- Water Street Enhancement Project is running close to the schedule
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SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR
STUDY SESSION
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Councilmember Gray reported that OlyCAP is working with COAST.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
Attest:
Joanna Sanders, MMC
City Clerk
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