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Home My WebLink About070621 CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF JULY 6, 2021 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 6th day of July 2021 in the Council Chambers. Mayor Michelle Sandoval called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.M. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Pamela Adams, Amy Howard, Monica MickHager, and Michelle Sandoval with David Faber, Owen Rowe, and Ariel Speser excused. Staff members present were City Engineer David Peterson, City Manager John Mauro, City Attorney Heidi Greenwood, Public Works Director Steve King, Library Director Melody Eisler, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There was no objection to removing from the Consent Agenda Resolution 21-045 to New Business. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 167752 through 167822 in the amount of$449,362.64 Electronic Fund Transfer in the amount of$25,364.49 Motion: Pamela Adams moved to approve the consent agenda as written with the removal of Resolution 21-045 to New Business. Monica MickHager seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment The following individuals provided public comment (the written comments were provided in the packet): Jaime Jaynes spoke about her concerns on licensing her adult retail store. Arendt Speser, Jenny Marklund, Nina Toy, and Buster Ferris spoke in support for the changes to the Adult Entertainment Business code and the proposed Vespertine Boutique. Julia Cochrane spoke about her concerns on City actions no encampments. City Council Business Meeting July 6, 2021 Page 1 of 3 PUBLIC HEARING Resolution 21-046 Approving the 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and Authorizing the City Manager to Submit this to the State of Washington Mayor Sandoval reviewed the public hearing procedures. There were no Council financial or property disclosures in connection with this matter. City Engineer David Peterson gave the staff presentation on project needs of regional significance. Although the projects need to be listed to receive funding they are not in priority order. There was no public comment. Mr. Peterson commented that Council and the Council Committee are briefed on priority projects and have the ability to provide input. He further explained Washington Street improvements are for the sidewalk sections near Memorial Field to improve accessibility. This project was supported by Disability Awareness Starts Here (DASH). Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve Resolution 21-046 Approving the 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and Authorizing the City Manager to Submit this to the State of Washington as amended at the fourth whereas to read "has identified priority projects for transportation improvements and these are reflected in the TIP."Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. Public testimony was closed and the public hearing was closed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — NONE SCHEDULED NEW BUSINESS Resolution 21-045 Adopting an Uncollectable Debt Policy for the City of Port Townsend Public Library and Authorizing the Forgiveness of the Replacement Costs of Library Materials Library Director Melody Sky Eisler gave the staff report on forgiving bad debt back to 1996 that totals $5,437.74. Council questions were regarding the number of patrons affected and Ms. Eisler indicated these patrons continue to have access to the library. There was no public comment. Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve Resolution 21-045 Adopting an Uncollectable Debt Policy for the City of Port Townsend Public Library and Authorizing the Forgiveness of the Replacement Costs of Library Materials. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. City Council Business Meeting July 6, 2021 Page 2 of 3 Resolution 21-047 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement for Engineering Services to Update the Wastewater Comprehensive Plan in an Amount not to Exceed $200,000 Mr. King gave the staff report as written in the agenda bill. He responded to several questions on the scope of the planning document about sewer plant capacity as well as where the compost operations would be addressed. Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve Resolution 21-047 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement for Engineering Services to Update the Wastewater Comprehensive Plan in an Amount not to Exceed $200,000. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Sandoval reported being grateful for the good fire safety protocols for the 4th of July celebration and enthusiasm related to upcoming meetings. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager John Mauro reported on the following in addition to department reports: - Collaboration on County and East Jefferson Fire and Rescue hiring processes - Continued involvement in Washington State Ferries - Eviction moratorium was extended through September - City Hall hours expanded to 9-4 - City Forum for Council Candidates - Ideas for Economic Development improvements would be brought to the Intergovernmental Collaborative - Various upcoming calendar notations ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m,. Attest: Joanna Sanders, MMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting July 6, 2021 Page 3 of 3