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HomeMy WebLinkAbout070620 CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF JULY 6, 2020 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 6th day of July 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 Pam Adams, David Faber, Amy Howard, Monica MickHager, Owen Rowe, Michelle Sandoval, and Ariel Speser. Staff members present were City Manager John Mauro, City Attorney Heidi Greenwood, Public Works Director Steve King, City Engineer David Peterson, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There were none. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment The following individuals provided written comments (the clerk read written comments into the record): Debbi Steele on the Ad Hoc Committee on Public Safety and Law Enforcement. Barbara and Bob Gray on renaming streets. Jason Victor Serinus on the smell at Kah Tai Lagoon. Debbie and Rick Jahnke on the smell at Kah Tai Lagoon. City staff response City Manager John Mauro acknowledged the remarks and responded that the City has no indication of sewage leakage or issue at Kah Tai other than goose droppings and typical decomposition. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Electronic Fund Transfer in the amount of $24,000.48 Vouchers 165586 through 165619 in the amount of$174,258.71 City Council Business Meeting July 6, 2020 Page 1 of 4 Vouchers 165621 through 165643 in the amount of $92,154.54 Vouchers 165649 through 165672 in the amount of $43,387.48 Resolution 20-038 Authorizing the City Manager Execute an Agreement With Stripe Rite Inc For City-Wide Striping In An Amount Not To Exceed $32,046 Motion: David Faber moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Pam Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING Resolution 20-039 Approving the 2021-2026 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and Authorizing the City Manager to Submit this to the State Mayor Sandoval read the public hearing procedures. There were no Council financial or property issues to disclose in connection with this matter. City Engineer David Peterson gave the staff presentation as detailed in the agenda bill and noted that the Governor has extended the submission deadline for one month. He reviewed the modifications made since last year's submission. The following individuals provided written comments (the clerk read written comments into the record): The Washington Street Neighborhood Advisory Committee (Charles and Harriet Cannon, Dorothy Cotton Banks, Paul Marks, Bruce McComas, and Margaret Takaki) regarding traffic calming on Washington Street. Scott Walker spoke about the Discovery Road Project. Mr. Mauro acknowledged the comments and mentioned there would be further opportunity for Council to discuss the design of the Discovery Road project in the future. Mr. Peterson pointed to the addition in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) of the neighborhood traffic calming project with a budget of$20,000. If the City were to be able to fund significant street improvements, staff would like to dedicate a portion to neighborhood projects such as Washington Street and especially those with matching neighborhood programs. Speed limit changes would take Council action. Mayor Sandoval closed public testimony. During discussion there was a suggestion to include in the list a modification of the 19th Street and Landes intersection to include crosswalks. Mr. Pederson recommended modifying project 34 to read "City-wide ADA improved crossings and multi-use trail." He reminded that the TIP is for capital items versus maintenance and engineering projects. Improving safety would typically mean City Council Business Meeting July 6, 2020 Page 2 of 4 adding structures through a bulb out or speed table. It was also noted that Council can make suggestions throughout the year for transportation improvements, this list however is specific to projects staff believes are likely to attract funding and is not comprehensive of the larger list of transportation needs. The public record was closed and the hearing was closed, Motion: Ariel Speser moved to approve Resolution 20-039 Approving the 2021- 2026 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and Authorizing the City Manager to Submit this to the State of Washington (with the improved crossing language as discussed). Owen Rowe seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance 3249 Relating to the Distribution of Single-Use Plastic Straws and Coffee Stirrers and Adding Chapter 6.28 to the Port Townsend Municipal Code City Attorney Heidi Greenwood gave the staff report as detailed in the agenda bill. A minor modification would be made before the Ordinance comes back for the second reading to reflect an effective date of January 1, 2021. There were no clarifying questions. Council praised the Students for Sustainability and Ms. Greenwood for their work putting together the ordinance.. There was no public comment. Motion: Ariel Speser moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3249 Relating to the Distribution of Single-Use Plastic Straws and Coffee Stirrers and Adding Chapter 6.28 to the Port Townsend Municipal Code. David Faber seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Sandoval reported on the following: - Council input was solicited for involvement in the Culture and Events Committee for the Intergovernmental Coordinating Committee. - Discussions with the Navy about where to locate sound monitoring equipment. - Due to the increase in Covid-19 cases, masks in businesses are now mandatory. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Mauro provided a Covid-19 update, departmental updates, including a return of furloughed staff and consideration of reopening some City facilities, and the City's public engagement approach called Engage PT. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL Intergovernmental Coordinating Committee (ICC) representative Ms. Speser provided the names of the specific liaisons assigned to the community work group, City Council Business Meeting July 6, 2020 Page 3 of 4 She urged contacting the liaison with suggestions. The Intergovernmental Collaborative Group (IGC) would meet again in November and December. EXECUTIVE SESSION RELATED TO REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110(1)(G) At 7:45 p.m., the Council went into Executive Session for 25 minutes with no follow up action. At 8:10 p.m., the Council came back into open session. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Attest: �)"--, 'J'V' Joanna Sanders, MMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting July 6, 2020 Page 4 of 4