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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING OF MAY 14, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
The Port Townsend City Council met in workshop session on the 14th day of May
2018 in Council Chambers at 540 Water Street in Port Townsend. The meeting was
called to order by Mayor Deborah Stinson at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were David Faber, Robert Gray, Amy Howard,
Pamela Adams, Michelle Sandoval, Ariel Speser, and Deborah Stinson.
Staff members present were City Attorney Steve Gross, City Clerk Joanna Sanders,
and City Manager David Timmons.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance and Budget Committee (Chair: Amy Howard)
Chair Amy Howard reported on the financial policies update. She reminded that the
City is on an accelerated budget calendar this year. The whole Council would be
involved in the budget review starting in September.
Ad Hoc Committee on Housing (Chair: Michelle Sandoval)
Chair Michelle Sandoval reported on recommended PTMC code changes. She
envisions reporting back to Council with a status of committee tasks. She
would also like to meet with Mayor and City Manager on providing a housing update
to the Chamber and looks forward to meetings with the County. There was a
question about the status of items referred to the Planning Commission.
Ad Hoc Committee on Committees (Chair: Ariel Speser)
Chair Ariel Speser reported on their work to revise Council Rules Article IV. They
have also solicited input from certain advisory boards on changes to their enabling
legislation (Library Advisory Board, Parks Recreation and Tree Advisory Board,
Non -motorized Transportation Advisory Board, and Arts Commission).
Intergovernmental Committees with Councilmember Representation
Mayor Stinson reported on the following: North Olympic Development Council,
Public Infrastructure Board, Jefferson County/Port Townsend Regional Emergency
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Planning Committee, and JeffCom Administrative Board. She noted the Climate
Action Committee will have recommendations forthcoming to Council.
Pam Adams reported on Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board activities and
Fort Worden Advisory Committee.
Robert Gray reported that the PEG Access Coordinating Committee is in need of
updating the interlocal agreement with the school district for station operations. He
also reported on the OlyCap Board and shelter activities.
Ariel Speser reported on the Jefferson County Board of Health.
Michelle Sandoval reported on the Lodging Tax Advisory Community's discussion
of the art center concept and a long-range goal related to infrastructure
expenditures.
David Faber reported on the Jefferson Transit Authority Board activities and a
desire to attend more meetings of the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning
Organization. He also reported on the LEOFF 1 Board activities.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Arts Commission Current Activities and Recommendations
City Manager David Timmons reviewed agenda packet materials provided..
Chair Owen Rowe reported on their One Act Play Competition, Angel of the Arts,
and Arts in Public Places Program activities. Regarding the budget, he also
reviewed the budget associated with grant requests for funding support. As chair,
he would look for alignment between Arts Commission and Counci work plans,
including looking at their enabling resolution. He expressed a desire to expand their
work plan to facilitate more community gatherings and social interactions, including
more workshops for helping people apply for grants. Opportunities to collaborate
with the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee would also be appreciated.
Staff noted the Arts Commission recently reviewed and updated their funding
criteria. They also facilitated the Jacqua sculpture acquisition.
Consistent with the Public Art Policy, Arts Commission member Kris Morris spoke
about further updating and developing the public art plan to include potential
locations for public art with a site map. They would come back to Council later with
that plan as well as other ideas for promoting public art. Mr. Rowe noted that
partnership with other organizations such as working on the performing arts center
and/or creative district. While there is no performing arts center plan, Mr. Timmons
said although it does not belong directly with LTAC, there is a spoken need for a
community gathering place.
Mayor Stinson noted that work plans and budget requests would be entertained
from the Arts Commission. There was further discussion about the potential for a
public private partnerships on creating a performing arts center. Mr. Timmons
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recommended that after the LTAC makes a recommendation, the Arts Commission
might facilitate a study group on what would be the best model.
He supported the Council on Committees discussion of a Council liaison position as
well as term limits on leadership. He suggested that the position of secretary in their
bylaws might be able to be eliminated.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m..
Attest
Joanna Sanders, MMC
City Clerk
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