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MINUTES OF THE BUSINESS MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2011
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session the seventh day of March 2011,
in the City Council Chambers, Deputy Mayor George Randels presiding. The meeting
was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were David King, Laurie Medlicott, George Randels,
Catharine Robinson, Kris Nelson, and Mark Welch with Michelle Sandoval excused.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John Watts,
Development Services Director Rick Sepler, Public Works Director Ken Clow, Senior
Planner John McDonagh, and City Clerk Pam Kolacy.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Mr. Randels asked to remove Item D on the Consent Agenda (Appointments to Regiona{
Park and Recreation Committee and Parks, Recreation and Tree Advisory Board) to the
Presiding Officer's Report. There were no objections.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment
Judith Alexander spoke on behalf of the Food Resiliency Action Group in support of the
City's efforts to obtain a long term lease for the Mountain View Commons property. She
presented a letter for the record.
Julian Ray thanked the City crews for their work during the recent snow storm.
Patti Reynolds spoke asking for removal of poplar trees.
Joan Fabian also spoke in favor of removing poplars.
Julie Jaman commented on several city issues.
Mr. Timmons provided responses to various issues raised during public comment.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Proclamation: Victorian Heritage Days
Mr. Randels presented a proclamation declaring the third weekend in March Victorian
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Heritage Days. Pat Durbin accepted on behalf of Victorian Festival organizers.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve the following items on the consent
agenda with corrections to minutes as noted.
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants, Vouchers 113778 through 113809 in the amount
of $6,183.89, EFT in the amount of $11,056.11, Vouchers 113810 through 113930 in the
amount of $315, 817.47, Vouchers 113853, 113857, 113887, 113888, 113931 through
113937 plus EFTs in the amount of $127,482.87, EFT in the amount of $7.49, Vouchers
113938 through 113946 in the amount of $743.99, Vouchers 113953 through 114011 in
the amount of $176,422.32, Vouchers 114012 through 114019 plus EFTs in the amount
of $184,544.37.
Approval of Minutes of February 7, 2011 with change under Ordinance 3055, change
term housing "authorities"or "authority" to "entities" or "entity. "
Approval of minutes for February 14, 2011 with correction of typographical error in first
paragraph on page 3.
Authorization for the City Manager to call for and award a bid for installation of
Maintenance Holes and Sewer Pipe.
Agreement with Red Cross and YMCA for the use of Mountain View facilities as mass
care shelters.
Areement with Northwest Maritime Center to waive rental fees and time limit for use of
the Cotton Building in exchange for equal number of days (35) use of Maritime Meeting
Room.
Mark Welch seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
Ordinance 3055, Housekeeping Changes to PTMC 3.44 (Surplus Property)
City Attorney John Watts reviewed the packet materials, noting that the Council
approved first reading of Ordinance 3055 on February 7, 2011.
Public comment
Jamie Maciejewski, representing Habitat for Humanity, spoke in favor of the ordinance.
Brief discussion was held and Mr. Watts confirmed that the length of time the property
would be kept in affordable housing status was not addressed as a policy so that each
situation could be considered separately and that transfer of designated properties to a
Public Development Authority is allowed under the terms of the ordinance.
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Motion: Mark Welch moved to approve Ordinance 3055, Amending Chapter 3.44 of the
Port Townsend Municipal Code Regarding Disposition of Surplus Property, and Adding
Consideration of Disposition of Property for Affordable Housing Laurie Medlicott
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Silver Cloud Plat Alteration
Senior Planner John McDonagh reviewed the packet materials. He noted that written
comments were received from established transient accommodation businesses after
the Hearing Examiner's decision. Staff gave further consideration to comments
regarding the need for contaminated soil assessment (to ensure the City would not be
receiving contaminated land) and the City has reached an agreement with Silver Cloud
to do an assessment and perform any required cleanup of the property conveyed to
the City if they determine to go forward with the plat alteration after investigation of site
conditions.
Mrs. Medlicott stated she wished to disclose that her residence is very near the
property in question.
Public Comment
Dave Woodruff expressed concern about the proposed actions.
Simon Lee also expressed opposition to the proposed actions.
Kevin Harris spoke in favor of the recommended actions.
Mark Johnson of the Silver Cloud Hotel LLC commented.
Jim Corbine, CEO of Silver Cloud commented.
Letitia Huber of Huber's spoke in favor of the proposed actions.
DSD Director Rick Sepler reiterated that the Council is not being asked
to review a specific potential project. He elaborated on the small buildable triangle
site, but development on that property may not be in the best interests of the area.
The land swap would eliminate that potential.
Discussion ensued about the proposed public easement.
There was also discussion about the responsibility for the shoreline armoring and how
it would be maintained. Conclusion was that the Memorandum of Agreement should
state more clearly that Silver Cloud is required to maintain all shoreline armoring south
of the Silver Cloud property, with the City responsible only for the Block 20 triangle.
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Ms. Nelson noted that since she is a restaurant and bar owner and has a close
association with many of the hotel owners who wrote comment letters, she wants it to
be c{ear that economic impact issues are not on the table; the Council is looking at the
land swap issue only.
Motion: Laurie Medlicott moved to authorize 7) the City Manager to execute a deed
restriction on the property being transferred to the City, consistent with the Hearing
Examiner decision, namely, that limits future uses to public beach and water access; 2)
authorize fhe City Manager to execute an Agreement with Silver Cloud concerning soil
assessment and remediation and trail construction, consistent with the draft
Memorandum of Agreement and per tonight's Council discussion regarding armoring
requirements. George Randels seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
Deputy Mayor Randels declared a recess at 8:10 p. m. for the purpose of a break.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:23 p.m.
County Interlocal Agreements
City Manager David Timmons reviewed the packet materials.
There was no public comment .
Mr. King reported that the Finance and Budget Committee discussed the contracts with
the County Administrator and Commissioner Phil Johnson and have recommended
approval of the terms listed.
Motion: Mark Welch moved to authorize the City Manager to execute Interlocal
Agreements with the County for Court and Jail Services, and Substance Abuse and
Animal Control Services on terms outlined in the agenda bill. David King seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER REPORT
Mr. Randels referred to a memo from Mayor Sandoval recommending appointments to
the Regional Parks and Recreation Committee. The recommendation contains two
appointments in the recreation provider category, although the City is allowed only one
under the Memorandum of Understanding. Mr. Timmons noted that he has contacted
the County Administrator asking for approval of an additional representative but has not
yet heard back. Consensus was to move forward with the appointments and revisit if
permission is not granted for more than one recreation provider appointee.
Jim Funaro of the YMCA was present.
Ms. Robinson stated that both proposed appointees (Erica Delma and Martha Worthley)
have been contacted.
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Mrs. Medlicott expressed concern about some proposed members being very new to the
community.
Motion: David King moved to approve the Mayor's appointments per agenda bill,
amended by today's e-mail from Mayor Sandoval including two members of Non-Profit
Recreation Providers (board members) contingent on amendment to the MOU with the
County establishing fhe advisory group. City nominees: Forest Shomer, Danie!
Milholland (alternate Barbara Smith) from Parks, Recreation and Tree Committee; Erica
Delma (YMCA) and Martha Worthley (CARA) as non-profit recreation providers; Liz
Coker representing outdoor sports league; Michelle Sandoval (or designee) as City
Council representative; appointment of Daniel Milholland to the Parks, Recreation and
Tree Advisory Committee (unexpired vacant Position 2, term expires 5/1/13). Mark
Welch seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Timmons reported on the following:
New microphones are in use tonight for the Council chambers.
Sign enforcement update.
PDA Fort Worden project.
Pavement condition assessment of arterials and collectors performed by the DOT (copy
provided)
The governance options for fire service will be discussed at next Monday's joint
workshop with EJFR Commissioners. Their attorney will attend.
Update on Water Street project.
SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING ANDIOR
STUDY SESSION
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Ms. Nelson stated that she will be participating in a community forum on affordable
housing on April 7 and distributed information on the event.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
Attest:
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Pamela Kolacy, MMC
City Clerk
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