STUDY SESSION MINUTES TUESDAY,SEPTEMBER 20, 2016  ITEMS DISCUSSED  1. CALLTO ORDER/ROLL CALL 3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 4. NEW BUSINESS  2. ACCEPTANCE ORI MODIFICATION OF AGENDA/CONELICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE A. 2017-20181 PRELIMINARY BIENNIAL BUDGET, AB 16-109 - FINANCE B. COUNCIL GOVERNANCE. ANDI PROCEDURES, AB 16-137- - MAYOR TOLLEFSON C. REVIEW DRAFT AGENDA FOR CITY COUNCIL RETREAT, AB 16-138-E EXECUTIVE  5. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER ADJOURNMENT 1. CALLTO ORDER/ROLL CALL7:00 PM recording oft thei meeting and prepared the minutes.  Deputy Mayor Medina called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with Councilmembers Blossom, Peltier, Roth, Tollefson and Townsend present. Councilmember Scott was absent and excused. Records Management Coordinator Jahraus monitored the 2. ACCEPTANCE ORI MODIFICATION OF AGENDA/CONFLICT: OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE  7:00PM  MOTION: Imove to accept the agenda as presented.  TOMASENDTOLLESONA The motion carried. 5-0. (Councilmember Blossom arrived at 7:03 p.m.)  Deputy Mayor Medina introduced new City Attorney Joel Levan. 3. PUBLICCOMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS7:02PM  None offered.  4. NEW BUSINESS 7:021 PM  A. 2017-2018 PRELIMINARY BIENNIAL: BUDGET, AB 16-109  City Manager Schulze offered an opening statement on the 2017-2018: Preliminary Budget. At this meeting, the Council can choose to accept and approve it as presented; or, make changes. The deadline to approve the budget is December 31, 2016. Finance Director Schroer addressed Council and used al PowerPoint toj provide an overview oft thel budget.  The City ofl Bainbridge Island prepares a biennial budget. This fallt the City Council will adopt al budget for 2017 and 2018. Thist two- year budget provides a financial plan for both years, allowing both the Council and City administration to set longer-term priorities The City Manager presented the preliminary budget for 2017 and 2018. Over the next two months, there is time at each Council meeting for Council review and discussion, community comment, and, ifrequested, staff presentation of additional information. City Council received the budget and supporting materials, all of which will bej posted to the City website on Wednesday, B. COUNCIL GOVERNANCE AND PROCEDURES, AB 16-137-1 MAYOR TOLLEFSON 7:38 PM Mayor Tollefson led the discussion centered on Council's experience this year with regard to the Governance Manual. Topics discussed included the role ofa Councilmember liaison to an advisory committee, meeting procedures and the timing and The discussion will continue at the Council retreat on September 30, andi may result in changes or additions to the Governance Manual, or other changes to Council procedures. Council members are encouraged to come to this Study Session with pertinent  and plans.  September 21.  extent of public comment.  questions, concerns and suggestions.    STUDY SESSION MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2016  C. REVIEW DRAFT AGENDA FOR CITY COUNCIL RETREAT, AB 16-138-1 EXECUTIVE9:07 PM City Manager Schulze and Council reviewed the agenda for the retreat on Friday, September 30. Items tol be discussed include:  Department Director Reports on 20161 Progress and Potential 20171 Plans A. Planning and Community Development- - Gary Christensen B. Police- Chief Matt Hamner C. Public Works - Barry Loveless D. Finance and Administration - Ellen Schroer E. Executive - Doug Schulze  Council Discussion Public Comment  A. Discussion and Feedback to Staffb by Department  B. Continue September 20, 2016 Discussion of Governance andi Procedures Issues  C. For the Good of the Order  5. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER 9:08 PM handout was provided to the clerk for distribution to Council. Deputy Mayor Medina adjourned the meeting at 9:09 p.m.  Councilmember Townsend: mentioned a conversation he and Councilmember Peltier had with Puget Sound Energy last week. A  6. ADJOURNMENT 9:09PM  alToll-sén,May. AbN   Kelly. Jahraus, Redords  Chor  2