HomeMy WebLinkAbout040725 City Council Business Meeting MinutesCITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF APRIL 7, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council met in a regular session on the 7th day of April 2025 in Council
Chambers at 540 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368. Mayor Faber called the
meeting to order at 6:01 pm.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were David Faber, Monica MickHager, Neil Nelson,
Owen Rowe, Ben Thomas, and Libby Wennstrom with Amy Howard excused.
Staff members present were Public Works Director Steve King , Project Manager Tyler
Johnson, City Manager John Mauro, and City Clerk Alyssa Rodrigues .
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
PROCLAMATION(S) OR SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S)
Poetry Month Proclamation
Mayor Faber presented the Poetry Month Proclamation to Poet Laureate Connor
Bouchard -Roberts.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager John Mauro provided the City Manager's Report which included staffing,
Annual Report, E-news, Transportation Benefit District Report, PROS Plan Survey,
Legislative Session, Coffee with the Community, KPTZ, City Smart Webinar, and Late
Skate.
Deputy Mayor Howard arrived at 6:07pm.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment
Maggie spoke about the Urban Rest Stop.
Staff or Council response, as needed
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
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Approval of Minutes: March 3, 2025, March 10, 2025
Appointment/Reappointments: Equity, Access and Rights Advisory Board
Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve the consent agenda. Owen Rowe
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS (NONE)
NEW BUSINESS
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Agreements Necessary to Complete
the Development of an OGWS Pipeline Maintenance and Operations Manual
(OGWS Manual)
Project Manager Tyler Johnson and Public Works Director Steve King presented
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Agreements Necessary to Complete the
Development of an OGWS Pipeline Maintenance and Operations Manual (OGWS
Manual) which included 2025 budget, water supply agreement, reasonable standard
of care, emergency operations, communications plan, City government involvement,
and operations agreement.
In response to Council's clarifying questions staff explained Mill buy in and
contracting with engineering firm.
Public comment:
Maggie spoke about state of pipes in Caswell Brown.
Scott Walker spoke about Juneau Alaska trail built on waterline.
In response to public comment staff explained Caswell Brown piping system and
vehicle maintenance/Olympic Discover trail.
Discussion ensued around funding and rates.
Motion: Amy Howard moved to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute all
agreements necessary to complete the OGWS Pipeline Maintenance and Operations
Management Plan. Ben Thomas seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
Mayor Faber provided the Presiding Officer's Report which included Farmers Market
Opening, providing welcome to Pacific Coast Congress of Harbor Masters and Port
Managers, Congressperson Emily Randall at Workshop, City Smart Webinar, KPTZ, and
ICG meeting conflict.
SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
There were no suggestions for future agendas.
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COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
There were no comments from Council.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110 (1)(G) PERFORMANCE OF A
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES)
Mayor Faber stated the Council will go into an Executive Session Pursuant to RCW
42.30.110(1)(g) Performance of a public employee for approximately 30 minutes. No
action will be taken.
Council went into Executive Session at 6:39pm.
Council came out of Executive Session at 7:09pm.
Mayor Faber state they will be going back into Executive Session for an additional 10
minutes.
Council went into Executive Session at 7:09pm
Council came out of Executive Session at 7:19pm.
Mayor Faber stated they will be going back into Executive Session for an additional 10
minutes.
Council went into Executive Session at 7:19pm.
Council came out of Executive Session at 7:29pm. No action was taken.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:29pm.
Attest:
Al a Rc Kga"ues
City Clerk
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