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Home My WebLink About032111 CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE BUSINESS MEETING OF MARCH 21, 2011 CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting of the Port Townsend City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on March 21,2011, in Council Chambers by Mayor Michelle Sandoval. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were David King, Laurie Medlicott, Kris Nelson, George Randels, Catharine Robinson, and Michelle Sandoval with Mark Welch excused. Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John Watts, Police Chief Conner Daily, Public Works Director Ken Clow, and Deputy City Clerk Joanna Sanders. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There were none. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC There were none. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Police Department Life Saving Award Chief Conner Daily presented a Life Saving Award to Sergeant Joe Kaare for his off- duty response to a January 1, 2011 incident. Proclamation: Child Abuse Prevention Month Kelly Matlock, Child Prevention Specialist, accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Jefferson County Health Department proclaiming April 2011 Child Abuse Prevention Month. Jefferson County Department of Health Update Lori Clark, Environmental Health Specialist with Jefferson County Environmental Health provided an overview of solid waste education and outreach programs. Dr. Thomas Locke, Health Officer for the Jefferson County Public Health Department, talked about Public Health protection responsibilities held by the Jefferson County Board of Health. Given the significant reductions in funding of public health programs, he stressed the importance of the City and County partnership. City Council Business Meeting March 21, 2011 Page 1 of 4 Dr. Locke responded to questions related to tsunami notification and budget cuts. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 113949 through 113950 and 114021 through 114027 in the amount of $4,746.84; Vouchers 114037 through 114146 in the amount $530,689.46; and EFT in the amount of $10,457.90 Approval of Minutes: March 7, 2011 Library Advisory Board Appointment - E. Mirandy Cook to unexpired vacant Position 1, term expires 5/1/13 Authorization for City Manager to apply for US Dept. of Justice/Office of Violence Against Women Grant Titled "Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, And Stalking Assistance" Authorize City Manager to sign the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Facilities Memorial and Donation Application Authorize City manager to execute a use agreement with Working Image at Mountain View facility Motion: George Rande/s moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Catharine Robinson seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. OLD BUSINESS - NONE NEW BUSINESS Resolution 11-006, Joint Resolution of the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners and the Port Townsend City Council Providing for a Three-Year Extension of the Housing Action Plan Network Committee Senior Planner Judy Surber provided background and reviewed Resolution 11-006 extending the term of the Housing Action Plan Network Committee. She distributed an activity log for the Housing Action Plan Network (HAPN). She noted that an important element is the cross pollination of ideas shared at the committee level. They also share expertise, grant opportunities, and have formed valuable partnerships. Mr. Randels urged Council's continued support of affordable housing through a three- year extension of the HAPN. City Council Business Meeting March 21, 2011 Page 2 of 4 Ms. Sandoval expressed concern about Council supporting the resolution until the County has made the same commitment and has agreed to provide staffing. She would support the resolution, but wants the committee's goals to be realized. Ms. Surber responded that while County staff has expressed the same concern, they are committed to participating in quarterly meetings. She said participation is extremely important when it comes to decision making. In response to a question about housing inventory contributions, Ms. Surber said the County has not made the procedural amendment necessary to surplus county lands. She also agreed to investigate the County's plans for the 2060 (affordable housing funds ). There was no public comment. Some discussion ensued about County-owned surplus property within City limits. There were comments about the importance of continuing the partnership, the need for full HAPN participation, and the County's contribution to the inventory. Motion: David King moved to approve First Reading of Resolution 11-006, Joint Resolution of the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners and the Port Townsend City Council Providing for a Three-Year Extension of the Housing Action Plan Network Committee George Randels seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER REPORT Ms. Sandoval commented on the following: - the welcoming event yesterday for the Ichikawa City Sister City Student Exchange program. - Celebration by the Boy Scouts on their receipt of funding for the new scout cabin in American Legion Park - Cotton Building restroom opening CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Timmons reported on the following: - Tsunami emergency preparedness - Water Street reopening to occur this weekend - $3M FEMA contract award for downtown seismic upgrades - $1.2M FEMA commitment for seismic valving systems and upgrades to City Lake, plus $700K for seismic upgrades to the Library - Continued monitoring of support for Fort Worden Building 202 in the state legislature - Howard Street design contract award and upcoming Planning Commission recommendation on design guidelines - Partnership with the Jefferson General Hospital District on Sheridan Street pedestrian/transportation improvements - Public Infrastructure Funds (PIF) for Design Work on Extending Upper Sims/Howard Street and Downtown Streetscape - State trust fund loans for City Lake and water quality projects remain outstanding City Council Business Meeting March 21, 2011 Page 3 of 4 - Lease for Red Cross to utilize Mountain View is forthcoming SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING ANDIOR STUDY SESSION East Jefferson Fire Rescue - Fire Department issues follow-up discussion including next steps and scheduling At 7:37 p.m. Council recessed for a break. At 7:45 p.m. Council came back into session. Mr. King expressed the Fire District's interest in moving forward with discussion about Fire and EMS services. He urged Council to continue discussion of the issues and its intentions. He suggested Council consider when it might schedule the topic of Annexation or a Regional Fire Authority. Mr. Timmons noted that a previous Council resolution tasked the Joint Board to return to Council with a recommendation and a possible timeline. Mr. King concurred and added that he would favor annexation over a Regional Fire Authority based on his experience and would be willing to share his reasoning at a scheduled meeting. He noted the next East Jefferson Fire Rescue Joint Board meeting is April 1 9. There was Council support for awaiting a recommendation as was outlined in the resolution before having a full discussion. There was also interest in having financial information to contribute to that discussion. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL There were none. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURN Minutes by Deputy City Clerk, Joanna Sanders. Attest: jD~)~) ~.Jtj Pamela Kolacy, MMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting March 21, 2011 Page 4 of 4