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HomeMy WebLinkAbout100217CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF OCTOBER 2, 2017 CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 2nd day of October 2017 in Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Mayor Deborah Stinson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Mayor Stinson paused to recognize recent natural and manmade events that have impacted other communities. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Pamela Adams, David Faber, Robert Gray, Catharine Robinson, Michelle Sandoval, and Deborah Stinson with Amy Howard excused. Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney Steve Gross, Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell, Public Works Director Greg Lanning, Library Director Melody Eisler, Senior Planner John McDonagh, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Mental Illness Awareness Week Proclamation National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) board member Darlene Grunke-Sanders accepted the proclamation and invited Council to their upcoming free film. NAMI President Valerie Phimister spoke about the recent shooting event and reviewed their workshops and support group activities. Friends of the Library Week Proclamation Ellen Dustman, President of the Friends of the Library, accepted the proclamation and reviewed their activities. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment Todd Wexman spoke on the topic of Cherry Street housing, City Council Business Meeting October 2, 2017 Page l of 4 City staff response Jason Victor Serinus spoke about affordable housing and rising property taxes. Lynne Stryker urged additional resources and a hotline related to deer issues/solutions. Jo Chandler spoke about her concerns related to the deer population and accidents. Forest Shomer spoke about other jurisdictions dealing with deer populations and urged starting a task force. Joan Fabian spoke about residents feeding the deer and causing deer issues.. City Manager Timmons agreed to work with the Police Chief and City Attorney to explore code provisions that might be enacted. On the taxing impacts, he recommended contacting the state legislature. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 157871 through 158040, Vouchers 533-554 and Electronic Fund Transfers in the amount of $881,292.13. Approval of Minutes: August 21, September 5 and September 11, 2017 Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve the consent agenda with a change to the minutes of September 5, page 3 under the Mayor's report to reflect "meeting attendance at the Washington State Affordable Housing Finance Commission with Amy Howard. " David Faber seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING Street Vacation Application LUP17-068, Howard Street Right -of -Way Lying Between Unopened 9th and 10th Streets Mayor Stinson read the rules of procedure for the public hearing. No Councilmembers had any financial or property interests to disclose in connection with this matter. There being no public testimony, public testimony was closed. Senior Planner John McDonagh gave the staff report on this vacation in the old Howard Street right of way. He recommended approval subject to limitations and conditions as presented with the addition of a City easement for utilities. He noted City Council Business Meeting October 2, 2017 Page 2 of 4 that last year Council approved a preliminary street vacation for Safe Harbor in the same vicinity. Mr. McDonagh responded to Council questions. Mayor Stinson closed the public hearing.. Motion: Michelle Sandoval moved to approve the Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions for LUPI 7-068 and to direct staff to prepare an ordinance approving the requested vacation once all required conditions have been met. Catharine Robinson seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance 3182 Related to the Security of Publicly -Owned Property; Adopting a Process for Excluding Individuals whose Behavior is Unreasonably Disruptive, Establishing an Appeal Process to Protect Excluded Individuals' Rights, Adopting a New Chapter 9.50 "Trespass Warnings On City And Other Publicly -Owned Property," and Amending Chapter 11.01 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code City Attorney Steve Gross gave the staff report and responded to questions about the terminology used in the trespass admonishment. There was no public comment. Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve Ordinance 3182 Related to the Security of Publicly -Owned Property, Adopting a Process for Excluding Individuals whose Behavior is Unreasonably Disruptive, Establishing an Appeal Process to Protect Excluded Individuals' Rights, Adopting a New Chapter 9.50 "Trespass Warnings On City And Other Publicly -Owned Property," and Amending Chapter 11.01 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code. David Faber seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Resolution 17-047 Accepting a Donation of Real Property from Morgan Tjemsland for Right -of -Way City Attorney Steve Gross gave the staff report related to this 187 -square foot parcel that is being transferred to the City. Motion: David Faber moved to approve Resolution 17-047 Accepting a Donation of Real Property from Morgan Tjemsland for Right -of -Way. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote. motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. 2018 Budget — Current Revenue Estimates City Council Business Meeting October 2, 2017 Page 3 of 4 Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell briefed Council on the revenue projections comprised of property tax, retail sales tax, business and occupation tax, development services revenue, real estate excise tax, and enterprise revenues. More specific budget revenue information would come forward at a future meeting. She and Mr. Timmons responded to questions about CPI increases, the value of new construction, and recent permit activity. There was no public comment. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Stinson reported on the following: - Attendance at ongoing Port strategy meetings - Attendance at the Mountain View EPA Healthy Places for Healthy People Workshop - Recommendation at the Parks Recreation and Tree Advisory Board about capturing audio/video recording of their meetings. There was support for the suggestion to address this when Council discusses the InBox process. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Timmons reported on the following: - His findings from his recent trip to the Netherlands - Two days of meetings on Mountain View EPA Healthy Places for Healthy People Workshop - Most recent Library construction bids were over budget - Building permitting has slowed however revenues are tracking with projections - Police vehicle replacement is moving forward SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR STUDY SESSION Mayor Stinson reported on upcoming agenda items, including the scheduling of a special meeting on October 30. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL There were comments on the EPA workshop at Mountain View. Robert Gray reported on the shelter task force meetings that he and Amy Howard attended. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.. Attest: Joanna Sanders, MMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting October 2, 2017 Page 4 of 4