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Home My WebLink About081720 CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF AUGUST 17, 2020 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 17th day of August 2020 in the Council Chambers. Mayor Michelle Sandoval called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Pam Adams, David Faber, Owen Rowe, Michelle Sandoval, and Ariel Speser with Amy Howard, and Monica MickHager excused. Staff members present were City Manager John Mauro, Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell, City Attorney Heidi Greenwood, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA The addition of a Special Presentation for a Proclamation on the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: PROCLAMATION 100TH ANNIVERSARY 19TH AMENDMENT Mayor Sandoval presented the proclamation. Shelley Leavens, Director of the Jefferson County Historical Society, provided comments about the anniversary. Dale Spears of the Port Townsend branch of the American Association of University Women accepted the proclamation and spoke about the centennial celebration and alternative programs and activities planned for September through November. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment Jennifer Hardesty commented on the dangers of 5G technology (clerk read the written comment into the record). Public Comment was provided by the individuals as follows regarding the Golf Course (clerk read written comment into the record): David Crozier Jenny Medlin Sheri Broeder City Council Business Meeting August 17, 2020 Page 1 of 5 Hannah Green Jerry Lucas J. Hallberg Debra Swanson Monica Shoemaker Mark Hawley Dee Sweeney Bobby Grimm Deanna Maag Randall Maag City staff response Mr. Mauro acknowledged the remarks and corrected some misstatements regarding the Golf Course and its history. He announced the request for proposals for running the golf course has been released. Information about the Golf Course is on Engage PT on the City website. He noted that the citations provided with evidence and science on 5G technology was found inaccurate and has since been retracted. Mayor Sandoval recognized the need for a staff response to citizens on where to find detailed information on the golf course. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 165790 through 165854 in the amount of$406,954.82.. Approval of Minutes: June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20 and August 3, 2020 Motion: David Faber moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Pam Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote,. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance 3250 Repealing Chapter 3.04 - Funds of the Port Townsend Municipal Code and Adopting a New Chapter 3.04 - Funds, Reconciling the City's Code with the City's Budget Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell gave the staff report. There was no public comment. Motion: David Faber moved to approve Ordinance 3250 Repealing Chapter 3.04 - Funds of the Port Townsend Municipal Code and Adopting a New Chapter 3.04 - Funds, Reconciling the City's Code with the City's Budget Ariel Speser seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. City Council Business Meeting August 17, 2020 Page 2 of 5 NEW BUSINESS Ordinance 3251 Related to the Public Arts Program — One Percent for the Arts, Amending Port Townsend Municipal Code Chapter 3.50 City Attorney Heidi Greenwood gave the staff report noting the need, following the Juneteenth event, for a policy framework for people wanting to add public art to sidewalks and streets. City Manager John Mauro spoke to the need for a more transparent process for street art. Ms. Greenwood and Mr. Mauro responded to clarifying questions as follows. They confirmed this process as outlined is outside of the existing public art policy. If approved, the City Manager versus Council would be approving such temporary proposals as street painting, crosswalks, and murals and an application process would be needed. They noted that the City Manager would plan to consult with the Arts Commission and Historic Preservation Committees and include public process through those bodies. When asked if there would be separate timelines and funding, Ms. Greenwood said there would not be a different timeline or funding mechanism and the Arts Commission would review the applications throughout the year within the limits of their funding. Mayor Sandoval confirmed that approval of permanent installations would still reside with Council. The following individuals provided written public comment (the clerk read the comment into the record): James Scarantino Leanne Dotson James Nemeth Pamela Thompson (two emails) Erin Murray Gary Rogers Kristin Thibeault Ken Przygocki Kathleen Level-Logue Jennifer Cochran Melissa Pernsteiner Danielle Galmukoff Stephani Foster Amelia Foster Vicki Riggle Carol Crosby Robyn Middleton Shona Davis Patty Voelker Stephani Thompson Gabriella Guthrie Laurie Liske Kim Monroe Vicki Horton Billy Bud Marie Heins City Council Business Meeting August 17, 2020 Page 3 of 5 Gordon Tamura Richard Olson Bev Stapf Gene Farr The following individuals commented in person: Nhattleah Nichols (Arts Commission Chair) supported a more formalized application and granting process, as well as a clearer process on requests for funding. Angela Wilkinson spoke against allowing propaganda to be displayed on City streets. Mr. Mauro recognized the challenges of arranging for Arts Commission meetings during the Covid crisis and indicated the Arts Commission would have involvement in future processes. It was noted that Section 3 in PTMC 3.50 relates to nudity and there could be an unintentional impact for the Haller Fountain sculpture Galatea. Ms. Greenwood said "nudity" could be changed to "sexually explicit" at Council's request. There was support for the modifications before the ordinance comes back at a second reading. It was suggested that there might be a delay second reading until the Arts Commission has had a chance to review the matter in September. Motion: David Faber moved to approve first reading Ordinance 3251 Related to the Public Arts Program — One Percent for the Arts, Amending Port Townsend Municipal Code Chapter 3.50 (striking C item 3 nudity from the list on page two). Ariel Speser seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. Resolution 20-045 Adopting a 2020 Post Annexation Tax Restriction Policy Mr. Mauro gave the staff presentation as presented in the agenda bill to extend the timeline until October 31 in order to have meaningful conversation by October 31. There was no public comment. Motion: Ariel Speser moved to approve Resolution 20-045 Adopting a 2020 Post Annexation Tax Restriction Policy. Pam Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. Joint Resolution 20-046 Joining in a Consortium with Jefferson County for CDBG-CV1 Grant Funds Mr. Mauro gave the staff report as written in the agenda bill, noting that he understands the deadline to be October 31. Ms. Mitchell said the spending of funding is pretty limited in scope. There was no public comment. City Council Business Meeting August 17, 2020 Page 4 of 5 Motion: David Faber moved to approve Joint Resolution 20-046 Joining in a Consortium with Jefferson County for CDBG-CV1 Grant Funds. Ariel Speser seconded. Vote. motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Sandoval reported on the following: - The Housing Task Force meeting was attended by all County Commissioners - Her participation in the Culture and Events community group tomorrow afternoon - Speaking with Congressman Kilmer and discussing desires for CARES Act funding as well as the current U.S. Postal Service issues CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Mauro reported on the following: - Relaying comments from the HPC member about public art - COVID-19 related to licensed food service establishments - 2019 annual reports from the Fort Worden Public Development Authority were included in this packet - Jefferson County Community Conservation Corps. - Ongoing interviews to fill the Building Official position - Department Updates SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR STUDY SESSION In response to a question about next steps on the homeless shelter, Ms. Sandoval reported that while there has been discussion about fairground alternatives, there is nothing firm ready to report. Use of the American Legion is still the plan for the winter and there has been broad discussion about funding. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL Pam Adams complimented the Library's "grab bag" project. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8.27 p.m. Attest: �w Joanna Sanders, MMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting August 17, 2020 Page 5 of 5