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Home My WebLink About010719 CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 2019 CALL TO ORDER The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 7th day of January 2019 in Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Mayor Deborah Stinson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Stinson asked to forgo the Pledge of Allegiance and requested a moment of silence for the passing of Police Officer Dave Winegar. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Pamela Adams, David Faber, Robert Gray, Amy Howard, Ariel Speser, Michelle Sandoval, Deborah Stinson, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders. Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell, and City Attorney Heidi Greenwood. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There were none. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment Debbie Jahnke spoke about Council's recent recommendation to expand the Jefferson Transit Board. Julia Cochrane, Secretary of Jefferson Interfaith Action Coalition, spoke about their request for an emergency permit to operate a warming center as an extension of the winter shelter. She requested a waiver of permit charges. Elizabeth Heiner, President of the Jefferson Interfaith Action Coalition, requested assistance in speeding up the permit process for the warming shelter. Paul Heins, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, requested assistance with making the warming center by granting the emergency permit. Cathe Bell, COAST chair, spoke in support of a day warming center. Mike Johnson, operations manager of the existing shelter, recommended that the community rule in the existing agreement be extended to the day shelter. City Council Business Meeting January 7, 2019 Page 1 of 4 City staff response City Manager David Timmons agreed to look into the permitting process. Ms. Sandoval disclosed that she has been assisting the Jefferson Interfaith Action Coalition in finding a place to rent. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 161446 through 161751 in the amount of$2,502,185.42 Voucher 580 in the amount of $25,811.83 Electronic Funds Transfer in the amount of$66.49 Approval of Minutes: December 3 and December 10, 2018 Appointment of Sherri Erickson (Position 2, Term Expires December 31, 2021) to the Civil Service Commission Resolution 19-001, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Settlement Agreement with Ferrellgas Resolution 19-002, Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Services Agreement with Honeywell- Building Solutions to Provide Mechanical Maintenance Services and Software and Hardware Support for the Enterprise Building Integrator (EBI) System at the Mountain View Commons Motion: David Faber moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Amy Howard seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution 19-003, Adopting the City of Port Townsend Three-Year Strategic Plan 2019-2021 City Manager David Timmons noted a revised version was provided that corrected the table of contents. The 2019 work plan is still in process and would be brought forward at the next workshop along with the Government Relations Contract. There was no public comment. City Council Business Meeting January 7, 2019 Page 2 of 4 Motion. Michelle Sandoval moved to approve Resolution 19-003 Adopting the City of Port Townsend Three-Year Strategic Plan 2019-2021. Pamela Adams seconded, Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Resolution 19-004, Related to Personnel, Adopting Updated Accident Prevention Program Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell gave the staff report on the development and review of the plan as detailed in the agenda bill. There was no public comment. Motion: David Faber moved to approve Resolution 19-004 Related to Personnel, Adopting Updated Accident Prevention Program. Amy Howard seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Council Committee and Liaison Assignments Mayor Stinson reviewed her recommendations as proposed in the attachments to the Council Committee Assignments. There was a brief discussion of additions. It was noted that a recommendation is forthcoming from the Council Ad Hoc Committee on Housing for a Joint Housing Board representative. There was no public comment. Motion: Amy Howard moved to approve Council Committee and Outside Committee Positions and Council Liaison Assignments as Listed. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Mayor Stinson also reported on the following: - Submission advisory council on growler termination - Attendance at reserve sergeant Dave Winegar's memorial CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Timmons reported on the following: - Expressed condolences for Officer Winegar's family - Recognized City retirements of Larry Grewell (40 years) and Catherine McNabb (26 years) - Year-end financials and permitting activity - Administrative office moves and his closer working relationship with Nora Mitchell during upcoming City Manager transition - Library updates and elevator replacements at Library and Historic City Hall - Jefferson Street project, a report on the climbing lane need for funding would come back to Council - Fire Annexation campaign committee is active City Council Business Meeting January 7, 2019 Page 3 of 4 - Website rollout - Mason County work housing forum at which he spoke - Cherry Street project progress SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR STUDY SESSION A Special Meeting is scheduled for January 28 to receive Community Task Force recommendations on the City Manager recruitment. Robert Gray suggested the City receive an update on the Sub-Area Plan. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL Mr. Faber briefed Council on the discussion by the committee on the Transit Board expansion. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m. Attest: Joanna Sanders, MMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting January 7, 2019 Page 4 of 4