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HomeMy WebLinkAbout040218CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF APRIL 2, 2018 CALL TO ORDER The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 2nd day of April 2018 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, Michelle Sandoval, Ariel Speser, and Deborah Stinson with Amy Howard excused. Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, Planning Director Lance Bailey, City Clerk Joanna Sanders, Public Works Director Greg Lanning, City Attorney Steve Gross, and Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell. There were none. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Start by Believing Day Proclamation Michael Grace and Cheryl Weinstein of Dove House Advocacy accepted the proclamation. Main Street Month Proclamation Main Street Board President Kris Nelson accepted the proclamation. A Main Street quarterly report would be provided on April 16. National Service Recognition Day Proclamation Dale Wilson, Cammy Brown, and Jane Covella of Olycap accepted the proclamation. Mayor Stinson recognized the many volunteers in the City. She gave special recognition and asked for a moment of silence on the passing of City Non - motorized Transportation Advisory Board member Mark Henthorn and others involved in that tragic accident. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC City Council Business Meeting April 2, 2018 Page 1 of 6 Public comment Dave Thielk spoke about bicycle safety and recommended Council working directly with TLAB on a public safety plan. Ken Stringer Olympic Peninsula Trails Association (OBTA) spoke about bicycle safety and urged a call to action. Scott Walker distributed a photo of Mark Henthorn and spoke about improving bicycle safety. Debbie Jahnke spoke about bicycle safety and a bicycle safety education plan. David Whipple spoke as a board member of Homeward Bound in support of the Cherry Street project. Joe Finn spoke about bicycle and pedestrian safety and urged additional safety measures. Hall Baetz spoke about the Eaglemount Trail and its inclusion of the Olympic Discovery Trail. City land surrounding City lake would be sought to complete a portion of the route. Jeff Selby spoke about his work with Mr. Baetz and the County on developing Olympic Discovery Trail route. He encouraged City Manager and Council representatives attending a meeting On April 12 at 6pm at Jeff Transit. Karma Tenzing Wangchuck read three short poems about shelter funding. Mike Ferguson spoke about bicycle safety and May as National Bike Month. Patricia spoke about the need for the summer shelter funding and the Cherry Street as a housing asset. City staff response City Manager David Timmons noted that the accident as mentioned is under investigation. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 159396 through 159497 and Electronic Fund Transfers in the amount of $619,858.56. Approval of Minutes: March 5 and March 12, 2018 City Council Business Meeting April 2, 2018 Page 2 of 6 Motion: David Faber moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution 18-017 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Grant Agreement with OlyCAP for Homeless Shelter Operations City Manager David Timmons gave the staff report on the resolution drafted for $40,000 and the funding request of $75,000. He noted only $87,000 is available for this support in Council Reserves. The last day of the winter shelter was today and more time is needed to explore what funding may be available through Jefferson County. Steve Evans of Community Outreach Association Shelter Team (COAST) raised concerns about Olycap requesting funding for the summer shelter. Heaven Gregg of COAST spoke in support of their work at the Winter Shelter. Shelter founder, Kim Hammers spoke about the concerns that have existed between COAST and OlyCap. She advocated for COAST managing the shelter alone. Cathe Bell spoke about shelter concerns and in support of COAST's management of the shelter. Cammy Brown, Board President of OlyCap, commented on OlyCap's support of the shelter. Gabby Heineman expressed concerns about homelessness.. Julia Cochrane spoke in support of the homeless shelter and concerns about the lack of affordable housing. Karma Tenzing Wangchuck spoke about the shelter and concerns with COAST's shelter management. Frank Hoffman urged focusing on the homeless. Brian Nash spoke about the need for oversight of the shelter and support services for those that are homeless. Dale Wilson of Olycap spoke about the value of COAST and how OlyCap can move shelter recipients into housing. He recommended continuing the piloted summer shelter services. Ms. Speser disclosed that she is a former Board member of OlyCap. City Council Business Meeting April 2, 2018 Page 3 of 6 During Council deliberation, there was recognition of the housing needs, shelter support being provided by COAST and OlyCap, and surprise about the late funding request. There were some comments about confusion over Council's role and a desire to better understand funding received by Jefferson County. Dale Wilson of OlyCap explained the late budget request and 2160 and 2163 funding received by the County. The proposal presented to Council would address the $75,000 and any lesser amount is a stop gap, but threatens the outcomes of shelter management. Heaven Gregg of COAST responded to questions about their involvement in shelter activities and their desire to run the winter shelter exclusively. Kathy Morgan of OlyCap and Planning Director Lance Bailey responded to questions about the timing for permitting the facility, including the conditional use process and period for public comment. Mr. Bailey responded to questions about the potential to extend the winter shelter permit. Mr. Timmons recommended authorizing a grant to OlyCap for a 60 -day period in which time OlyCap could seek a permanent plan, including direction on entering into mediation between OlyCap, COAST and Dove House. This would also provide time to gain an accounting from Jefferson County related to the Public Infrastructure Funding. Ms. Speser moved to approve a 60 -day modification of the homeless shelter permit to authorize the City Manager to work on extending shelter operations and task city staff and mayor, Ad Hoc on Housing, OlyCap, COAST and Dove to meet with the County on a funding plan. The motion failed for lack of a second. Mr. Gross noted that Council cannot ask for work on the administrative matter of issuing a permit. Additional discussion ensued about extending the Shelter Plus permit. Motion: Michelle Sandoval moved to approve Resolution 18-017 authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Grant Agreement with OlyCap for Homeless Shelter Operations and authorizing the City Manager and Mayor to work with OlyCap and COAST in meeting with the County on a funding plan. David Faber seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. At 8:39 p.m., the meeting paused for the purposes of a break. At 8:50 p.m., the meeting resumed. Decision on Funding Source for Fourth of July Sponsorship Agreement City Manager David Timmons recommended that Council Reserve be used to fund the July 4th celebration. There was no public comment. During Council deliberation, there were comments in support of community - City Council Business Meeting April 2, 2018 Page 4 of 6 building events and concern of other items on the deferred needs list. In addition, there was some concern this would lead to future funding requests outside the budget cycle. Motion: David Faber moved to approve directing staff to allocate $10, 000 from Fund 010-011 Council Reserve to be used for this sponsorship agreement. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT David Timmons reported on the following: - Recognized those impacted by the bicycle incident which is currently under investigation. - Other community events impacting the Police Department. - Investigation of solar -powered compacting trash cans. - Cherry Street housing project permit applications have been submitted. - Fire District Annexation Meeting this Thursday - Staff work on the collective bargaining agreement. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance 3196 Adopting 2018 Supplemental Budget Appropriations Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell gave the staff report explaining the re -appropriation of funds from 2017 to 2018. She noted this action does not add cost or scope to the project. Clarifying questions related to delayed and higher than expected costs. Ms. Mitchell noted that everything other than stormwater was part of the budget. There was no public comment. Motion: Pamela Adams moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3196 Adopting 2018 Supplemental Budget Appropriations. David Faber seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Recommendations from the Ad Hoc Committee on Housing Planning Director Lance Bailey reported on the work of the Council committee with the specific recommendation outlined in the memorandum. He responded to clarifying questions. Motion: Ariel Speser moved to approve the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee and to task the City Manager and Planning Commission as set forth in the Committee's March 26 Memorandum. David Faber seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. City Council Business Meeting April 2, 2018 Page 5 of 6 Resolution 18-014 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local Union No. 589 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for Police Department Employees Effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020 Ms. Mitchell reported on the labor negotiations with Local Union No. 589 and list of contract changes as described in the agenda bill. Public Comment: There was none, Motion: David Faber moved to approve Resolution 18-014 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local Union No. 589 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for Police Department Employees Effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Stinson reported on the following: - Fire District annexation - Participation in the Fort Worden PDA strategic planning processes SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR STUDY SESSION A special meeting was noted for April 9. There were a several Councilmember comments in favor of meeting with the Non -motorized Transportation Advisory Board at its earliest opportunity. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL Ms. Adams commented on her attendance at the Community Read event on the book My Old Man and the Mountain. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:21 p.m. Attest: Joanna Sanders, MMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting April 2, 2018 Page 6 of 6