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HomeMy WebLinkAbout090517CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 5th day of September 2017 in Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Mayor Deborah Stinson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Pamela Adams, David Faber, Robert Gray, Amy Howard, Catharine Robinson, and Deborah Stinson with Michelle Sandoval excused. Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney Steve Gross, City Engineer David Peterson, Civil Engineer Laura Parsons, Development Services Director Lance Bailey, Special Assistant to the City Manager Ken Clow, Public Works Director Greg Lanning, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders. David Faber arrived at 6:37 p.m. SPECIAL PRESENTATION - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND BIOSOLIDS FACILITY OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AWARDS Department of Ecology representative Rich Doenges gave the presentation of the awards for the Wastewater Treatment plant to John Merchant, noting it is the 19th year in a row for the award. He presented the Biosolids Treatment Facility an award for ten years of outstanding performance. City Employees John Merchant, Dave Rodia, Jim Aman, Mike Bartkus, Bob Mackey and Bliss Morris were present to accept. There were none. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 157732 through 157811 and Electronic Fund Transfers in the amount of $152,470.07 City Council Business Meeting - September 5, 2017 Page 1 of 5 Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Amy Howard seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING Ordinance 3176 Related to Interim Land Use Regulations in the Vicinity of 6th and 10th Streets and Howard Street and Discovery Way; and Referring the Matter to the Planning Commission for Hearing and Review, and Providing that the Interim Regulations, Unless Extended, will Sunset on the Earlier of Six (6) Months from the Date of Adoption of this Ordinance or the Adoption of Regulations that Supersede this Ordinance Mayor Stinson read the rules of procedure for the public hearing. Development Services Director Lance Bailey gave the staff presentation. Council approved the Ordinance extending the interim regulations on July 10 and is meeting the requirement to hold a public hearing within 60 days of passage. Although the subarea plan is nearing completion, he noted it may be necessary to further extend the interim regulations after another six- month period. There was no public testimony. Staff responded to questions about the timing of the Howard Street subarea planning process that would come back before Council. Mayor Stinson closed public testimony and the public hearing. Resolution 17-041 Relating to Charging Fees for Public Records Consistent with Applicable State Laws Mayor Stinson reviewed the rules for the public hearing. City Clerk Joanna Sanders briefed Council on the default fee schedule proposed for adoption and responded to several questions. There was no public testimony. Mayor Stinson closed public testimony and the public hearing. Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve Resolution 17-041 Relating to Charging Fees for Public Records Consistent with Applicable State Laws. David Faber seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE City Council Business Meeting - September 5, 2017 Page 2 of 5 NEW BUSINESS Ordinance 3180 Related to Public Records; and Amending Chapter 2.76 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code City Attorney Steve Gross explained the revisions to update outdated code language for consistency with state law and to recognize that fees are now adopted by resolution. There was no public comment. Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve waiving Council Rules and approving Ordinance 3180 Related to Public Records; and Amending Chapter 2.76 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code (amending 2.76.050(D) to strike "nine (9) " departments and replace with "multiple.') David Faber seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Ordinance 3181 Related to the Designation of City Rights -of -Way; Re - designating Parts of the Howard Street Right of Way as Rainier Street City Engineer David Peterson reported that with the creation of the new roadway alignment, staffs recommendation is to rename the entire travel corridor, including the area south of Sims Way (SR20), as Rainier Street. Staff responded to questions about communications with area businesses and necessary revisions to mapping to reflect these changes,. There was no public comment. Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve waiving Council Rules and approving Ordinance 3181 Related to the Designation of City Rights -of -Way; Re -designating Parts of the Howard Street Right of Way as Rainier Street. David Faber seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Water Street Enhancement Project Update City Engineer David Peterson introduced new Civil Engineer Laura Parsons.. Ms. Parsons described the design objectives of the Water Street Enhancement project. Additional input was provided during Council's review of the matter July 17 and she summarized public comment given at the August 9 open house. Staff responded to questions related to turn lanes, transit stops, Polk Street striping, and improved bike lanes. The project would go to bid in October. There was no public comment. City Council Business Meeting - September 5, 2017 Page 3 of 5 Mr. Timmons noted that issues raised during the open house and outside the project scope would be brought back to Council at a retreat after the first of the year. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Stinson reported on the following: - Attendance at the Washington State Affordable Housing Finance Commission with Amy Howard - Discussion about the City and Port of Port Townsend relationship concerning Point Hudson CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Resolution 17-042 Appointing an Interim City Manager Mr. Timmons recommended that while he is away from the office for a few weeks that Ken Clow be appointed acting City Manager. Motion. Catharine Robinson moved to approve Resolution 17-042 Appointing an Interim City Manager. David Faber seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Request to Support Petition for Planning and Developing a Multipurpose Trail through Anderson Lake State Park City Manager David Timmons reviewed the proposal to create a multi- purpose trail to Anderson Lake State Park in order to connect to the Olympic Discovery Trail. There was consensus of Council to limit its support to a letter of support. Mr. Timmons reported on the discussion and briefing of the financing options for the Cherry Street Project at a special meeting of the Council Finance and Budget Committee. He reviewed the challenges in revitalizing the Homeward Bound board, getting the housing project completed, and coming up with a financing plan. There is a preference for the City to finance the project and he would report back to Council in October as more information becomes available. He encouraged Council to contact him with questions. SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR STUDY SESSION Robert Gray reported on the recent successes at the homeless shelter, including job and long-term housing opportunities. Funding of $200,000 is needed to continue the existing dry shelter in future years. It was suggested that opportunities for support might be a future Council workshop item including the Police Chief. City Council Business Meeting - September 5, 2017 Page 4 of 5 ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m. Attest: Joanna Sanders, CMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting - September 5, 2017 Page 5 of 5