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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5, 2018
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 5th day of November
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 Heidi
Greenwood, Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell, Public Works
Director Greg Lanning, Water Quality Manager Ian Jablonski, Finance Manager Sheila
Danielson, City Engineer David Peterson, Police Chief Michael Evans, and City Clerk
Joanna Sanders.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were none.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment
Doug Milholland highlighted his letter submitted with concerns on depleted uranium
munitions. He urged Council formally support the UN resolution.
Nancy Milholland read a letter urging state legislators to support a UN resolution
banning depleted uranium.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Vouchers 161052 through 161057 in the amount of $146,866.81
Vouchers 161058 through 161117 in the amount of $50,449.97
Vouchers 161118 through 161120 in the amount of $1,096.31
Vouchers 161121 through 161182 in the amount of $97,308.13
Voucher 161183 in the amount of $31,197.44
Vouchers 161190 through 161233 in the amount of $446,840.17
Voucher 576 in the amount of $79.00
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Voucher 577 in the amount of $177.50
Electronic Funds Transfer in the amount of $670.00
Electronic Funds Transfer in the amount of $519.67
Approval of Minutes: September 10, September 17, September 27, September
28 and October 1, 2018
Motion. David Faber moved to approve the consent agenda with changes as noted to
the minutes of September 17 (page 3 to correct the connection between the sewer
outfall project and the Transportation Improvement Board). In the minutes of
September 27, paragraph 5, sentence one would be edited to read "Work Groups
reviewed the 2016-2018 strategic objectives and brainstormed objectives for 2019-
2020. " Ariel Speser seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Stinson reviewed the rules of procedure for the four public hearings. There
were no financial or property disclosures of Council in connection with these matters.
Ordinance 3209 Adopting 2018 Supplemental #2 Budget Appropriations
Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell reviewed materials
provided in the packet. Finance Manager Sheila Danielson gave the staff report of
unforeseen budget expenditures and highlighted the equipment rental replacement
funding requirements to address deficiencies as mentioned previously. In addition,
there would be expenses for elevator replacement in historic city hall and at
the library, a re -appropriation for Rainier Street subarea planning, and street paving
maintenance.
There was no public testimony. Mayor Stinson closed the public testimony portion
of the hearing.
Motion: Michelle Sandoval moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3209
Adopting 2018 Supplemental Budget Appropriations. Robert Gray seconded.
Vote. motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Ordinance 3210 Fixing and Adopting 2019 Property Tax Levies for the General
Levy with a Total Increase of One Percent (1.00%) and for the Emergency
Medical Services Levy an Increase of Approximately Two and Three Quarters
of a Percent (2.75%) and a Voter -Approved Tax Levy for the Mountain View
Commons Capital Improvements of $0.091261 Per $1,000 of Assessed
Property Value
Ms. Mitchell reviewed the chart of property tax calculations in explaining the
connection to the proposed property tax levy the ordinance. What does the 1 %
mean to taxpayers 1 % is on the total amount levied.
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There were no public comments or written testimony. Mayor Stinson closed public
testimony.
Ms. Mitchell addressed questions about the EMS levy and agreed to confirm the
2.75% referenced in the title of the ordinance when it comes back for second
reading.
Motion: David Faber moved to approve first reading Ordinance 3210 Fixing and
Adopting 2019 Property Tax Levies for the General Levy with a Total Increase of
One Percent (1.00%) and for the Emergency Medical Services Levy and Increase
of Approximately Two and Three Quarters of a Percent (2.7591o) and a Voter -
Approved Tax Levy for the Mountain View Commons Capital Improvements of
$0.091261 Per $1, 000 of Assessed Property Value. Pamela Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Mayor Stinson closed the public hearing.
Preliminary Budget for the City of Port Townsend, Washington, for the Fiscal
Year Ending December 31, 2019
Ms. Mitchell briefed Council on the preliminary budget and noted that next week
there would be a public hearing on the proposed 2019 budget. The budget is largely
status quo with an expenditure increase of 2-3% as detailed in the budget message.
Public Comment:
Arts Commission Chair Owen Rowe spoke about their request for additional funding
in the Arts Commission budget.
Ms. Mitchell addressed several questions about debt payments and associated debt
repayment policies.
Mayor Stinson closed the public testimony portion of the hearing as well as the
public hearing.
Ordinance 3211 Adopting the Capital Improvement Plan 2019-2024
Public Works Director Greg Lanning and City Engineer David Peterson reviewed
projects listed in the ordinance as well as project summaries in the budget
document. The projects listed are those for which there is existing funding or for
which the City wishes to seek funding.
Mayor Stinson closed the public testimony.
Motion: Michelle Sandoval moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3211
Adopting the Capital Improvement Plan 2019-2024. Pamela Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Mayor Stinson closed the public hearing,,
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Ordinance 3213 Adopting the City of Port Townsend 2018 Water System Plan
and Establishing an Effective Date
Mayor Stinson read the rules of procedure for the public hearing. There were no
financial or property issues to disclose in connection with this matter.
Water Quality Manager Ian Jablonski gave the staff presentation on the plan
update.
Public Comment:
Cindy Jayne provided written public comment. Mr. Lanning reviewed the plan
amendments based on the comments as well as the industrial rate to be explored
as part of the water rate study.
There were additional questions about the long-term capacity and water use by the
mill. Staff noted that the plan addresses the distribution system versus wholesale
water. As Port Townsend Paper Corporation evolves their process, they anticipate
reducing their water demands. Mr. Timmons recommended keeping the hearing
open until staff works on some of the details about the plan.
Motion: Deborah Stinson moved to approve continuing the matter to November 19,
David Faber seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
Mayor Stinson reported on the following:
- Attendance at an Economic Development Commission meeting on Opportunity
Zones
- Public Infrastructure fund meetings
- Community Task Force on City Manager recruitment
- Hygiene station by the Port and facilitated by the EDC
- Fort Worden PDA marketing initiatives
- Discussion with S'Klallam Tribe on their concerns over the Indigenous Peoples' Day
proclamation
- EJFR fire commissioner interviews
- Missing a meeting Rear Admiral Scott Gray of US Navy Regional Northwest
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager David Timmons reported the following:
- Meeting with Rear Admiral Scott Gray on Indian Island
- Meeting with Community Task Force on City Manager recruitment
- Hygiene Summit attendance
- Interlocal Agreement with BOCC is forthcoming
- Attendance at Lopez Island Housing Meeting which was relocated to Port Townsend
- Budget preparation efforts
- Fire Annexation progress on the ballot measure
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SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR
STUDY SESSION
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Mr. Gray reported on the opening of the homeless shelter and OlyCap's future work on
a 44 -unit housing development.
Ms. Sandoval reported on her attendance at the Lopez Island housing meeting and the
increasing awareness of the square foot cost of housing.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
Attest:
Joanna Sanders, MMC
City Clerk
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