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HomeMy WebLinkAbout041811 PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 540 WATER STREET Business Meeting 6:30 p.m. April 18, 2011 I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance II. Roll Call III. Special Presentations: Main Street Quarterly Report Proclamation: Arbor Day Proclamation IV. Changes to the Agenda V. Comments from the Public (re consent agenda items and items not on the agenda) (Each person has 3 min. to comment – City Clerk will signal at 2 min. 30 sec.) A. Public comment B. City staff response VI. Consent Agenda Action: Motion to adopt the consent agenda A. Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants B. Approval of Minutes: April 11, 2011 C. Advisory Board Appointments: Housing Action Plan Network (HAPN) Members: Kathy Morgan, Pamela Tietz, Beulah Kingsolver, Kees Kolff, Susan Miller, and Pamela Roberts D. ParksRecreation and Tree Advisory Board 2010-2011 Work Plan VII. Public Hearing A. Disposition of Surplus Property - Consideration of Property for Affordable Housing Action 1 - Beech Street property: Continue Beech Street property the Hearing to May 2, 2011. (There was a minor error in the published notice. A corrected notice has been published). Action 2 - Cherry Street property: Designate the CherryStreet property for affordable housing purposes, and direct staff to solicit proposals for Council action at a future meeting. Action 2a: Circulate an RFQ/RFP for affordable housing proposals. Action 2b: Authorize City Manager to negotiate property swap/sale/lot line adjustments (LLA) with neighboring property owners including Grace Lutheran Church of Port Townsend to address existing uses and maximize public benefit; however, these negotiations shall not take precedence over the primary goal of affordable housing. Action 2c: Ensure any plan is in keeping with neighborhood character and conforms to City plans (for example, NMTP). Action 3 - Discovery property: Designate the Discovery property for affordable housing purposes. Action 3a: Give conceptual approval to the HB proposal. Action 3b: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a letter of intent with HB for a period of a year (with one year option) pursuant to HB’s letter (so long as HB provides the letters of support from the other agencies within 60 days); th Action 3c: Direct staff to investigate benefit of partial vacation of 20 Street, if deemed in the public interest (e.g., necessary to gain adequate right-of-way on Discovery and/or to net an additional affordable housing unit), proceed with street vacation process pursuant to Chapter 12.20 PTMC. Action 3d: Direct staff to review HB’s proposed project plans and financial prospectus and provide a recommendation to Council on whether to deed the properties to HB with a deed restriction and covenant the HB provide affordable housing on the property in perpetuity.Ensure any plan is in keeping with neighborhood character and conforms to City plans (for example, NMTP). 1. Staff presentation 2. Public comment 3. Council deliberation and action VIII. Old Business A. 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 Action: Approve 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 1. Staff presentation 2. Public comment 3. Council deliberation and action B. Contracts with Non-Profit Entities – Boiler Room, YMCA, Main Street, Dove House Advocacy Services, Chamber of Commerce Action: Authorize the City Manager to enter into services contracts with Boiler Room, YMCA, Main Street, Dove House Advocacy Services, and Chamber of Commerce consistent with the approved budget. 1. Staff presentation 2. Public comment 3. Council deliberation and action IX. New Business – None X. Presiding Officer Report XI. City Manager Report XII. Suggestions for next or future agenda, regular meeting and/or study session XIII. Comments from Council XIV. Executive Session XV. Adjourn Americans with Disabilities Act In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, those requiring accommodation for this meeting should notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 24 hours prior to the meeting at (360) 379-5045.