CITYOF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION TUESDAY,APRIL 4, 2017 MEETING MINUTES  1. CALLTO ORDER/ROLLCALL  Deputy Mayor Peltier called the meeting to order at 7:00 PMi in Council Chambers.  Mayor Tollefson, Deputy Mayor Peltier and Councilmembers Blossom, Medina, Roth and Scott were 2. AGENDAAPPROVAL ORI MODIFICATION/CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE Councilmember Scott moved and Mayor Tollefson seconded to accept the agenda as presented. The  present. Councilmember Townsend was absent and excused.  motion carried unanimously. There were no conflicts of interest disclosed. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS  Randall Samstag posed a question on timing fori the provision of fossil-free fuel from Puget Sound Energy.  4. PRESENTATIONGS)  A. Poetry Reading for National Poetry Month 7:05 PM  Anne Smart, Executive Director of Arts & Humanities Bainbridge, introduced Diane Walker who read her B. Proclamation Declaring April 28, 2017 as "Arbor Day," AB 17-057-1 Mayor Tollefson 7:08 PM .Proclamation Declaring the Month of April, 2017 as' "Heritage Tree Month," AB 17-058- - Mayor Tollefson presented the proclamation and acknowledged the owners who designated Heritage Trees D.P Presentation on Green Direct Program by Puget Sound Energy, AB 17-0597 7:13 PM Sharmila Swenson of Puget Sound Energy introduced Heather Mulligan and Tom Maclean who provideda  poem.  Mayor Tollefson presented the proclamation.  Mayor Tollefson 7:09 PM this past year.  presentation on the Green Direct program and addressed Council's questions.    Public Comment  Steve. Johnson spoke ini favor ofir improving rates, reliability and use ofr renewable energy.  Council discussed the program. 5. - NEW BUSINESS  A. Ordinance No. 2017-08, Amending Section 16.04.160 of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code Relating to State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Substantive Authority, AB 17-054-  Planning and Community Development 7:41 PM  Senior Planner Carri introduced the ordinance and answered Council's questions.  MOTION: Imove to schedule a public hearing for Ordinance No. 2017-08 on April 11,2017.  Tollefson/Roth: The motion carried unanimously, 6-0.  Public Comment  Patti Dusbabek spoke about an easement fori the Farmer's Market.  6.CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION  A. Discuss Potential Climate Change Advisory Committee, AB 17-062- Councilmember Medina Councimember Medina introduced the draft ordinance. Council discussed the ordinance, including  7:51 PM  committee membership and creation ofa workplan.  Public Comment  Brian Anderson with Climate Action Bainbridge asked to form the committee as quickly as possible. Randal Samstag assured Council that calculating emissions foragreenhouse gas inventory is straightforward. Council directed staff to review the ordinance, provide information oni the budgetary impact, and return it C. Sound to Olympic Trail (STO) Phase II Update, AB 14-096 - Deputy Mayor Peltier 8:07 PM Deputy Mayor Peltier asked to move this item ahead of 6(B). Project Manager Epstein gave a presentation  to Council for consideration.  on the history oft the project. Public Comment  Doug Rauh spoke about altemative designs.  Peter Perry asked for statistics on users and spoke creating a tree fund to replant larger trees.  Charles Schmid asked for taller replacement trees.  Patti Dusbabek recommended the Kitsap Conservation District for1 trees.  Jon Rose spoke about the need for safer cycling trails. He offered to participate with the City to plant  buffer enhancements.  2    Neil Johannsen spoke against the project. Lisa Neal spoke about the project plans. Don Willott spoke about the neighborhood impacts.  Ross Hathaway of Squeaky Wheels spoke in favor oft the project.  Council discussed the project.  B. Discuss Council Meeting Procedures, AB 17-060-1 Mayor Tollefson 8:57 PM int the Chambers, training for new Council members, and guidelines for motions.  Mayor Tollefson provided a presentation on Council meeting procedures. Council discussed the acoustics  Public Comment  Charles Schmid spoke about microphone use.  D. Discuss Workplan and Resources for the Tree and Low Impact Development Ad Hoc Deputy Mayor Peltier introduced the topic, and Council discussed staff resources fort the committee.  Committee, AB 16-124. - Deputy Mayor Peltier 9:15F PM  7. FORTHE GOOD OF THE ORDER  There were no comments offered for the good of the order,  8. ADJOURNMENT  Deputy Mayor Peltier adjourned the meeting at 9:19 PM.  MALRNL  Laiban Christine Brown, City Elerk  3