CITYOF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND  CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2017 MEETING MINUTES  1. CALLTO ORDER/ROLLCALL  Deputy Mayor Peltier called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers.  Mayor Tollefson, Deputy Mayor Peltier and Councilmembers Blossom, Medina, Roth, Townsend, and Scott 2. AGENDA. APPROVAL OR MODIFICATION/CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE Mayor Tollefson moved and Councilmember Scott seconded to accept the agenda as presented. The  were present.  motion carried unanimously, 7-0. There were no conflicts ofi interest disclosed. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS-7:02PM  Doug Rauh spoke against public power.  Charles Keating spoke against the prospect ofa a municipal electric utility. Ted Jones thanked Council for undertaking the study and continuing the process.  Richard Potter spoke against a municipal electric utility. Janice Silva asked Council to discontinue the proposal. Steve Johnson spoke in favor of creating a municipal electric utility.  David Johnson spoke about the process in proceeding with a municipal electric utility. Charlie Wenzlau expressed concerns about the site assessment review process. Jonathan Davis expressed concerns about the site assessment review process. Dave Henry spoke against raising car tab rates and non-profit organizations. Kevin Fetterly spoke about the costs ofar municipal electric utility.    Randal Samstag spoke about the benefits ofar municipal electric utility. Fran Korten spoke in favor of continuing the process. Roger Belieu spoke against a municipal electric utility. David Murray spoke against a municipal electric utility.  David Korten spoke about the importance of controlling our own resources. Rob. Avery urged the City to share information on, and promote the use of, solar energy.  4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 15-183 - Executive 7:42 PM  A. Discussion of Process after Presentation of the Municipal Electric Utility Feasibility Study, AB City Manager Schulze asked Council to discuss the process once the Feasibility Study is presented to Council. Council will discuss the process further once the final report is received.  Public Comment  David Schutz, member oft the task force, said the final report may not be available in May. Sharmila Swenson spoke on behalf of Puget Sound Energy and said they are committed to meet the  community's needs and priorities.  Patti Dusbabek spoke in favor of wind and solar energy and against public power.  B. Requirements for Proposed Development to Provide Transportation Improvements, AB 17- Public' Works Director Loveless introduced the topic oft frontage improvement requirements. Council discussed the requirements and provided direction to require right-of-way dedication but eliminate requirements for frontage improvements for single family residential in a non-urban area.  027 - Public Works 8:04 PM  Public Comment  Kevin Fetterly spoke about the need for bike lanes.  Robert Dashiell spoke about issues relating to dedication of right-of-way, Potential Levy Lid Lift, AB 17-020 - Finance 8:34F PM  C. Discussion of Car Tab Rate, Qualifying Projects for Transportation Benefit District Funds and Finance Director Schroer provided a presentation oni the Transportation Benefit District, car tab rate options and resulting revenue, a potential levy! lid lift, and a potential ballot timeline for November. Council D. Ordinance No. 2017-03 (Formerly Ordinance No. 2016-34), Creating a New Bainbridge Island Municipal Code Chapter 15.19, Site Assessment Review, AB 16-157- Public Works and  discussed the topic. Mayor Tollefson asked forat timeline fora a February ballot.  2    Planning 8:50 PM Council discussed the ordinance. Public Comment  Public Works Director Loveless introduced the ordinance and provided information on the public process.  Charlie Wenzlau said he was encouraged by the revisions. Jon Quitslund spoke about the importance ofs site assessments.  Nina Cousins expressed concerns about the requirements and the language in the ordinance. Jonathan Davis expressed concerns about the resulting increased cost of projects.  MOTION: Imove that the City Council schedule a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2017-03 to be held Deputy Mayor Peltier adjourned the meeting for a ten-minute break at 9:16P PM. Deputy Mayor Peltier reconvened the meeting at 9:26F PM. The discussion on creation ofa Climate Change Action Committee, B. Discussion of Creation of Climate Change Action Committee, AB 17-047-1 Mayor  on April 11,2017.  Tollefson/Medina: The motion carried unanimously, 7-0.  Item 5(B), was moved up on the agenda to accommodate audience interest.  Tollefson 9:27 PM  Mayor Tollefson introduced the topic for discussion. Herb Hethcote spoke in favor of creating a committee.  Public Comment  Erika Shriner spoke about the importance of addressing climate change at the local level. Mike Kelly thanked Council for moving forward on creating the committee. Mike Cox spoke in favor of creating a committee and the level ofe expertise on the Island.  Jay Hart spoke about the need to lead on this topic. Advisory Committee or Kitsap County.  Robert Dashiell asked Council to consider combining this committee with the Environmental Technical Gary Lagerloef spoke about educating the public on the science and data behind climate change. Council discussed creation ofa committee or task force and development ofa a charter fori the committee. Councilmember Medina agreed to draft a proposed charter and outline fori the committee for further  discussion on a future agenda.  3    5. NEW BUSINESS  A. Resolution No. 2017-08 Amending the Fee Schedule to Add a Fee for Site Assessment Public Works Director Loveless introduced the resolution to set the site assessment fee. MOTION: Imove that Resolution No. 2017-08 be forwarded to the April 11,2017, business  Review, AB 17-051 - Public' Works and Planning 10:03 PM  meeting agenda, under unfinished business. Medina/Scott: The motion carried unanimously, 7-0.  B. Workplan for Implementing Actions Taken from the Comprehensive Plan, AB 17-045- Deputy City Manager Smith provided a presentation organizing implementing actions into clusters and asked  Executive 10:04 PM for Council input. Public Comment  Robert Dashiell asked Council tol look at identifying other high priority actions. Due to the late hour, Council opted to continue the discussion at at future meeting.  6. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION  A. Debrief of Comprehensive Plan Update Process, AB 15-108. - Mayor Tollefson 10:26 PM  Due to the late hour, Council opted to move this item to a future meeting. 7. FORTHE GOOD OF THE ORDER-1 10:27 PM  Councilmember Townsend shared feedback he has heard from business owners following the recent  business/ndustrial discussions. 8. ADOURNMENT  Deputy Mayor Peltier adjourned the meeting at 10:28P PM.  D  Val Tolleison,  CityClerk  Es  4