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HomeMy WebLinkAbout030220CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF MARCH 2, 2020 CALL TO ORDERIPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 2nd day of March 2020 in Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Mayor Sandoval called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Pamela Adams, Amy Howard, Monica MickHager, Owen Rowe, Michelle Sandoval, and Ariel Speser with David Faber excused. Staff members present were City Attorney Heidi Greenwood, City (Manager John Mauro, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Alex Wisniewski, Development Services Director Lance Bailey, City Engineer David Peterson, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment Robert Gray, Chair of Port Townsend Senior Association, asked about City preparations for the Coronavirus. Liz Berman spoke about the dangerous nature of McPherson Street and requested the City convene a volunteer task force and put in place interim housing measures. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 164898 through 164989 in the amount of $440,668.77 Electronic Funds Transfer in the amount of $2,049,63 Approval of Minutes: February 3, February 10, and February 18, 2020 Resolution 20-008 Authorizing Execution of Documents and Disbursement of Funds for a Loan of Community Redevelopment Block Grant Funds Pursuant to Resolution 15-001 (Applicant: Russell C. Welch/Terry Building) City Council Business Meeting March 2, 2020 Page 1 of 5 Motion: Pamela Adams moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Amy Howard seconded, Vote.- motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance 3245 Authorizing and Granting a Television Cable Franchise to Wave Division III, L,LC City Attorney Heidi Greenwood gave the staff briefings, There was no public comment. There was iinterest in further follow up Council action on a possible partner for the PTTV station or formal termination of the station. Motion: Amyl toward moved to approve Ordinance 3245 Authorizing and Granting a Television Cable Franchise to Wave Division Ill, LLC, Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance 3246 Adopting the City of Port Townsend Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Functional Plan 2020 and Establishing an Effective Date Parks, Recreation! and Community Services Director Alex Wisniewski introduced �Lisa Grueter, Principal with Berk Consulting, who gave a detailed presentation on the purpose of the plan, what was heard, and community needs and opportunities. She detailed the guiding principles of developing the plan, new items and major takeaways, level of service objectives, input specific to Mountain View pool and Golf Course faciilities, funding options, capital budget, capital plan, and implementation strategies. Comments on the draft plan, are reflected in the errata sheet and response matrix. A public hearing followed by plan adoption is scheduled for March 16. Any additional public comment will be provided at that time, including how staff recommends those comments might be incorporated into the plan. During Council discussion, there were questions about how to address golf course and Mountain View aquatic center. Mr. Wisniewski explained the recommendations from the National Golf Foundation are included. While the pool is recognized as a need, the plan does not provide options on what to do with those facilities. He recognized the importance of getting direction on the golf course before the lease expires. Another planning process is underway on the MountainView facility. Public Comment: Liz (Berman asked if there is land set aside in the Rainier Street area. Development City Council Business Meeting March 2, 2020 Page 2 of 5 Services Director Lance Bailey responded that the City does not own property near Rainier and there are no areas set aside. Rick Jahnke spoke about the important input and comments collected during the public process. Debbie Jahnke noted that Chapter 3 gives credit to developing of trails to the volunteers, Mayor Sandoval agreed the volunteer effort was extensive as were the City's efforts leading to the development of the Nonmotorized Plan. Briefing on Proposed Rousing Code Amendments to Port Townsend Municipal Code Sections 17.08, 17.16, and 17.34 as Recommended by the Planning Commission Development Services Director Lance Bailey gave the staff briefing from his detailed staff memorandum. First addressing modulation, the existing code does not address the departure process and some manufactured homes do not meet modulation regulations. Although the staff memo did not address exemptions for residential structures of 1,000 sq. ft. or less, there was Council interest in addling this when the matter comes back. Tiny homes would not meet the modulation requirements. Addressing questions about the modulations thresholds in R-Ill and R-IV zones, he noted that for multi -family developments, the City does require design review. Mr. Bailey fielded questions about moddlation and whether windows and doors might be used to break up solid walls, Mr. Bailey cautioned against significant modifications to the ADU regulations, such as increasing the size to 1,000 sq. feet. He also addressed questions about waivers from parking requirements. Regarding cottage housing, Mr. Bailey said the code provisions provide diversity but were not intended to generate affordable housing. He reviewed slight modifications in R-11 and R-111 density and the minimum lot size. On the minimum inumber of dwellings per structure in the, R-IV zone, the said the Planning Commission considered allowing duplexes, triplexes or four plexes as long as minimum density remained. If there lis not a multifamily development of five or more dwelling iunits, he urged not requiring design review. Mr. Bailey wil:l confirm, whether the Planning Commission recommended amendments to include duplexes, triplexes in addition to fourplexes. Regarding the definition of family, Mr. Bailey noted this is not an uncommon definition and he noted other references in the PTM':C that refer to "family." Unless there became a nuisance, enforcement would be a challenge, so he recommends deleting the definition. Public Comment: Rick Jahnke spoke about the unintended consequences of modulation for aesthetic purposes are now inhibiting small and higher density housing, City Council Business Meeting March 2:, 2020 Page 3 of 5 Liz Berman urged allowing duplexes and triplexes in R-IV zoning if the minimum density is achieved. To meet the intent and minimum density, Mr. Bailey noted that a covenant is requiired to ensure the additional units are constructed within a certain period of time, There was some Council interest in retaining 800 feet because of the unintended consequences, including charging more for renters of 1,000 square foot ADUs. Resolution 20-009 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Public Infrastructure Fund (PIF) Grant andl Approving Additional Funding in the Amount of $300,000 for the Rainier Street Regional Stormwater Project City Engineer David Peterson gave the staff briefing as written. A formal supplemental budget amendment would require Council approval. Responding to questions, he said a use and possession agreement would be needed before proceeding,. Public Comment: Bob Gray spoke about his desire to see how stormwater management is currently being addressed referencing the Port Townsend Business Park, Mr. Peterson responded by noting that standards have changed significantly since the Port Townsend Business Park was developed, Motion: Ariel Speser moved to approve Resolution 201-009 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Public Infrastructure Fund (PIF) Grant and Approving Additional Funding in the Amount of $300, 000 for the Rainier Street Regional Stormwater Project. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Sandoval reported on the following: - Appreciation for other coluncilmembers filling in at meetings during her absence - Her attendance at the Public Infrastructure Fund (PIF) meeting - Meeting with Representative Kilinner regarding budgeting CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager John Mauro reported on department and community events, including a Mountain View building analysis and the release of a request for proposal. Next week's workshop topic would include a plastic straw ban and sewer outfall presentations. He reviewed informational sources, City coordination and preparations for the Coroinavirus. Robin Sharan commenting on the Coronavirus noted that fear and anxiety lower the immune system. City Council Business Meeting March 2, 2020 Page 4 of 5 SUGGESTIONS FOR (NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR STUDY SESSION Ms. Adams noted that Climate Action Committee would like to present their Jefferson County Inventory of Greenhouse Gas emissions on April 20, 2020. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m. Attest: Joanna Sanders, MMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting March 2, 2020 Page 5 of 5