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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF JUNE 17, 2019
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 17th day of June 2019
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 Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora
Mitchell, City Attorney Heidi Greenwood, Public Works Director Greg Lanning, City
Engineer David Peterson, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Under New Business an addition was Approval to Allow Council Member Speser to
appear telephonically at the Wednesday, June 19 meeting and under Unfinished
Business, City Manager Selection Panel Addition.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Manager Selection Panel Report and Recommendation on Finalists to
Council
Finance and Administrative Services Nora Mitchell announced finalist interviews
would be held tomorrow. Executive Recruiter Phil McKenney of Peckham and
McKenney reported the panel recommendations were to move forward all four
candidates as follows: Victoria Brezitis, Keith Campbell, John Mauro, and Richard
Sepler.
Motion: David Faber moved to approve the invitation of candidates Victoria Brezitis,
Keith Campbell, Richard Sepler, and John Mauro to participate in the finalist
interviews and community meet and greet on June 18. Robert Gray seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment
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Josh Labelle Executive Director of Seattle Theatre Group spoke about "Thing" (multi-
dimensional arts festival) scheduled for August 25 and 25 at Fort Worden. They would
return and make a formal presentation on July 15.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Vouchers 162882 through 163030 in the amount of$1,260,119.51
Vouchers 588 through 589 in the amount of$367.50
Electronic Funds Transfer in the amount of$1,149.04
Approval of Minutes: May 6, May 13 and May 20, 2019
Appointment of David Faber, Robert Gray and Pamela Adams to the Council
Transportation Committee
Appointment of Amy Howard as the City of Port Townsend Association of
Washington Cities Voting Delegate
Approval of the Submission of a Letter of Support for Jefferson County
Pride's Teen Center
Resolution 19-055 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement
with the PUD to finance the street lights for Water Street and Jefferson Street
through a 15-year loan
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
Resolution 19-056 Approving the 2020-2025 Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Program and Authorizing the City Manager to Submit this to the
State
Mayor Stinson read the rules of procedure for the public hearing. There were no
Council financial or property issues to disclose in connection with this matter.
Public Works Director Greg Lanning reported that the transportation improvement
plan must be adopted annually by June 30 of each year. The Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) includes projects and programs of regional significance
as well as local arterials and collectors. He explained the pavement management
program that would be presented at the newly created Council Transportation
Committee.
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City Engineer David Peterson reviewed the WSDOT map of classified arterials and
collectors explaining the top 5-10 projects prioritized based on input. He explained
the difference between pavement management and a complete rebuild (including
sidewalks, bike lanes, curb gutters, etc.) The Discovery Road project was added
separately and is guiding the current bike and pedestrian grant application funded
with Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) and federal dollars. Other than the
Discovery Road project, the list has not changed substantially from that adopted
last year. The TIB grants are due in August. Unless Council has an objection, the
City would apply for TIB funds for Discovery Road (Rainier to Sheridan).
There was no public comment or materials submitted.
Mr. Peterson responded to Council questions about 9th Street from McPherson to
Sheridan; a roundabout at Sims and Kearney (a state project not listed by the City)
and Sheridan Street from 10th to 15th to which Mr. Peterson agreed to add
"sidewalks." There were several questions about Discovery Road planned
improvements as listed with a note change to switching descriptions and clarifying
the direction/side of development before finalizing.
Mayor Stinson closed public testimony.
Motion: David Faber moved to approve Resolution 19-056 Approving the 2020-
2025 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and Authorizing the City
Manager to Submit this to the State. Ariel Speser seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Mayor Stinson closed the public hearing.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
City Manager Selection Panel Addition
Mayor Stinson asked for a volunteer to replace panel member Michelle Sandoval
who has a conflict with the interview schedule tomorrow. Amy Howard agreed to
assist.
Motion: Michelle Sandoval moved to approve Amy Howard replace Michelle
Sandoval on the City Manager Selection Panel Pamela Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Allowing Telephonic Attendance at Special Business Meeting June 19
Mayor Stinson noted Council Member Speser's conflict with appearing in person at
the special meeting on Wednesday, June 19.
Motion: David Faber moved to authorize Ariel Speser to call in telephonically at the
Special Business Meeting June 19. Amy Howard seconded.
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Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
Mayor Stinson reported on the following:
- Attendance with Michelle Sandoval at the workshop titled "Lean Thinking for
Affordable Housing"
- Reminders of the Special Business Meetings on June 19 and 24
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Finance and Administrative Services Director Ms. Mitchell reported the following:
- June 18 from 5-6:30 p.m. Candidate Community Meet and Greet at the Community
Center
- June 27 farewell party for City Manager David Timmons
SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR
STUDY SESSION
Mr. Gray asked for the status of the Planning Commission recommended property
purchase for parks. Ms. Mitchell noted this was intended to be added and discussed
as part of the Parks Recreation and Open Space Plan. He announced that
Community Center restrooms open for the Farmers Market.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
Attest:
Joanna Sanders, MMC
City Clerk
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