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Home My WebLink About020722 CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 2022 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 7th day of February 2022 in the Council Chambers. Mayor David Faber called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Aislinn Diamanti, David Faber, Amy Howard, Monica MickHager, Owen Rowe, Ben Thomas, and Libby Wennstrom. Staff members present were City Manager John Mauro, City Attorney Heidi Greenwood, Police Chief Tom Olson, Senior Planner John McDonagh, Public Works Director Steve King, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA It was noted that an addition on the Consent Agenda is Resolution 22-009 Authorizing the Addition of the Police Records Lead to the City's Salary Classification Schedule and the Union Wage Scale. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment The following individuals provided written public comment (Clerk included the comments in the meeting record): Sonia Story urged promoting wired ethernet connections via fiber optic cables rather than dangerous wireless broadband technologies. The following spoke in support of extending Temporary Encamping provisions in the zoning code as it relates to impacts to residents of Pat's Place: Libby Palmer, Heather Dudley- Nollette, Debbi Steele, and Rebecca Kimball CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 169016 through 169118 in the amount of$392,829.81 Approval of Minutes: None Reappointment of Dave Seabrook (Position 15, Term Expires December 31, 2024) and Cara Loriz (Position 13, Term Expires December 31, 2024) to the Climate Action Committee; Appointment of Alexis Arrabito (Position 2, Term City Council Business Meeting February 7, 2022 Page 1 of 3 Expires May 1, 2023), Sheila Long (Position 3, Term Expires May 1, 2023), and Cosmo Rapaport (Position 4, Term Expires May 1, 2024) to the Arts Commission; Appointment of Kathleen Hawn (Position 5, Term Expires May 1, 2023) and Rebakah Daro Minarchek (Position 6, Term Expires May 1, 2023) to the Library Advisory Board; Appointment of Samantha Bair Jones (Position 1, Term Expires December 31, 2024) to the Planning Commission; Appointment of Matt Miner (Position 1, Term Expires May 1, 2025) to the Parks, Recreation, Trees and Trails Advisory Board Appointment of Owen Rowe as the City representative to the Jefferson County Solid Waste Facilities Task Force Resolution 22-009 Authorizing the Addition of the Police Records Lead to the City's Salary Classification Schedule and the Union Wage Scale Motion: Owen Rowe moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Aislinn Diamanti seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Resolution 22-007 Granting Final Approval to the Plat of Trail Crest Divisions 2 and 3, Application LUP21-089 Senior Planner John McDonagh briefed Council on this final approval of Phase II and III of the Trail Crest subdivision. Staff responded to questions regarding future code changes regarding standards for development that might have impacted this project. There was no public comment. Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve Resolution 22-007 Granting Final Approval to the Plat of Trail Crest Divisions 2 and 3, Application LUP21-089. Libby Wennstrom seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Resolution 22-008 Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Grants and to commit the use of City Real Property or Right- of-Way for Such Uses Public Works Director Steve King gave the staff report. A private vendor would operate the stations with the costs charged to the user. An easement with terms or a use agreement may be needed with the City. In response to Council questions, Staff noted nonprofits Northwest Energy and Cyan Strategy would seek grants with the only City contribution being providing the land. Parking time is charged according to the time occupying the space so there is an incentive to move the vehicle. The matter would be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission once there is an grant and project plan. There was no public comment. City Council Business Meeting February 7, 2022 Page 2 of 3 Aislinn Diamanti disclosed that she is on the board for the Chamber of Commerce. Motion: Aislinn Diamanti moved to approve Resolution 22-008 Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Grants and to commit the use of City Real Property or Right-of-Way for Such Uses. Monica MickHager seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Faber reported on the following: - Attended the grand opening of Pat's Place January 22 - Attended the Washington State Parks Commission - Spoke Catherine Walton in Governor Jay Inslee's office on state priorities. - Provided a Mayor letters of support for a grant sought by the Northwest Maritime Center and HB1782 - Met with staff of Senator Cantwell's office to discuss targeted capital projects and federal spending bills Discussion ensued whether a Council Committee has the ability to task the Planning Commission or advisory board directly. It was suggested that if Council directs the Committee then the intent should be explicitly stated in Council's motion on each matter going to the Committee to avoid the concern about the committee having broad tasking authority. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager John Mauro reported on the following: - Expanding City Hall office hours after restricting hours of operation - A new finance director will start March 16 - A new Director of Parks and Recreation Strategy for 2-3 years starting April 1 using ARPA funding - Deputy Mayor Howard was appointed to AWC Board of Directors - Attendance at Local Investment Network Solutions event with Bill Barber which was recorded - Release of U.S. Navy technical report about the Growlers - 2022 Legislative Session Bill Tracker is in the packet - Departmental updates COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL Ms. MickHager updated Council on work on her outside boards and committees, ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Attest: Joanna Sanders, MMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting February 7, 2022 Page 3 of 3