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HomeMy WebLinkAbout050222CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF MAY 2, 2022 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 2nd day of May 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, Monica MickHager, Owen Rowe, Ben Thomas, and Libby Wennstrom with Amy Howard excused. Staff members present were City Manager John Mauro, City Attorney Heidi Greenwood, Public Works Director Steve King, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA SPECIAL PRESENTATION Proclamation: Food Coop 50th Anniversary Food Coop General Manager Kenna Eaton accepted. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment Naiome Krienke spoke about her interest in working with the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe in developing plans for building a long house to further the native presence at Point Hudson. Gabe Van Lelyweld spoke about the need for a downhill bike lane on Discovery Road. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 169531 through 169647 in the amount of $527,381.15 Electronic Fund Transfer in the amount of $28,001.89 Resolution 22-019 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Contracts to Council Business Meeting May 2, 2022 Page 1 of 6 Complete the Charles Pink House and Pope Marine Needs Assessment Project Not to Exceed $15,000 Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Owen Rowe seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance 3289 amending Chapter 12.10 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code Street Use Permits Public Works Director Steve King reviewed changes to the ordinance since the last meeting as reflected in Exhibit A. He responded to questions about the proposed amendments. The following individuals provided written public comment (clerk attached to the meeting record): Michelle Gransgaard spoke in opposition to the ordinance. Harvey Windle spoke about concerns about streateries. Kirin White spoke about concerns in trying to make a carless downtown. Donald Mazzola spoke in opposition to continuing streateries. Harvey Windle spoke in opposition to the streateries. James Scarantino spoke about downtown parking concerns and support for downtown businesses. Lois Venarchik spoke in support of parking for downtown businesses. Annette Huenke spoke about concerns of streateries at the expense of parking. Karen Farr spoke in opposition to permanent streateries. Ana Wolpin spoke with concerns on the streateries. Jennefer Wood spoke in opposition of approving Ordinance 3289. Alison Hegland spoke in opposition to streateries. David Wing-Kovarik spoke about the importance of downtown parking. Annette Huenke spoke in opposition to the streateries ordinance. Public Comment: Pat Louderback of Getables spoke about concerns on the streateries leaving fewer parking spaces for businesses. He urged to find the value of parking spaces and extending the streateries for one more season and then letting them sunset. David Wing-Kovarik spoke about the retail value of parking spots and with concern about the streateries. Annette Huenke spoke about concerns on the streateries public process. Kris Nelson spoke in support of the streateries and other successes where improvements, including parking areas were repurposed for better community spaces, Council Business Meeting May 2, 2022 Page 2 of 6 Sebastian Eggert spoke in opposition of the streateries ordinance as a private use of public resource and in favor of a parking management plan. Stephen Schumacher had concerns over continuing the streateries and spoke to issues of equity from one business to another, including blocking visibility to business frontages. Harvey Windle spoke in opposition to the streateries ordinance, including financial losses for City businesses. During Council discussion, it was noted that Council tasked staff to prepare the streateries ordinance and that the process and the survey felt rushed for many. Temporary structures would likely be extended and the desire with permanent regulations was to respond in a conscious way. It was noted that not many people are applying for the streateries. There was appreciation for the public process, input, and recognition of the lack of the completion of the parking management plan. Many restaurants have outdoor dining already. If the aesthetic appearance is the concern, without permanent regulations a business would have no reason to invest in improved structures. With case rates rising, there was concern about limiting outdoor dining opportunities. In addition, there was interest in the creative use of parking spaces in spite of losing the eight spots. There was discussion of tabling action on the ordinance until the completion of a comprehensive parking plan and further amendments such as allowing the uptown streateries to continue. Motion: Owen Rowe moved to approve second reading of Ordinance 3289 amending Port Townsend Municipal Code Chapter 12.10 Street Use Permits - Commercial, Mised Use, Marine -Related and Manufacturing Districts and ask staff to bring the matter back for a third reading with amendments to 12.10.045 paragraphs A, B, E, J, and R as discussed with the following edits: notice to residents within 300 feet, ensure consistency between (G) and (J) cleaning daily requirement so J is consistent with G, eliminate the HPC review outside the historic area (whether public works or DCD design review), strike property owner approval requirement, eliminate the downtown streateries language until the City adopts an updated parking management plan, add to that there should be no deterrent by requiring property owner (in administrative guidelines), search and replace "complimentary" and replace with "complementary." Monica MickHager seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Resolution 22-020 Establishing Public Works Department Street Use Permit Fees Steve King gave the staff report on the fee calculations. He responded to questions about permitting. There was no public comment. Council Business Meeting May 2, 2022 Page 3 of 6 Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve Resolution 22-020 Establishing Public Works Department Street Use Permit Fees as amended striking the language in the second paragraph to read ... as set forth below and all prior fees are rescinded. Aislinn Diamanti seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Resolution 22-021 Extending a Special Event for the COVID Reopening of the City of Port Townsend and Waiving Temporary Use Permit Fees as Part of that Event Steve King gave the staff report on this extension to the end of December. Public Comment: David Wing-Kovarik spoke about the need to address the height restrictions for ingress and egress, which fuel and gas trucks cannot easily navigate. Stephen Schumacher spoke about his surprise that temporary streateries were not already paying fees. Kris Nelson noted that her temporary streateries would be improved visually. While there were concerns about extending this action indefinitely, there were questions about how to add improvement standards in this extension. Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve Resolution 22-021 Extending a Special Event for the COVID Reopening of the City of Port Townsend. and Waiving Temporary Use Permit Fees as Part of that Event. Aislinn Diamanti seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Resolution 22-022 Authorizing the City Manager to approve all necessary contracts and purchases not to exceed $602,600 for 22 Banked Capacity Parks and Streets Projects and Not to Exceed $175,000 for Associated Utility Work Monica MickHager stepped out of the meeting at 8:54 p.m. and came back at 8:55 p.m. Steve King gave the staff briefing. There was no public comment. For 2023, the City would have the full banked capacity of $908,000. Motion: Owen Rowe moved to approve Resolution 22-022 authorizing the City Manager to approve all necessary contracts and purchases not to exceed $602,600 for 2022 banked capacity parks and streets projects and not to exceed $175, 000 for associated utility work. Ben Thomas seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Council Business Meeting May 2, 2022 Page 4 of 6 Resolution 22-023 Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for a Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Grant and a Safe Route to School Grant Steve King and GIS Specialist Tyler Johnson gave the staff report, grant guidelines, and reviewed projects options. Staff noted they expect to submit two applications. The following individual provided written public comment (clerk attached to the meeting record): Angela Dunham spoke in favor of prioritizing Tier 1 Discovery Road 19th Street to San Juan. Stephen Schumacher spoke in favor of an improvement on the stretch from Discovery Road from Rainier to Grant. Council discussion favored the Discovery Road 19th Street to San Juan Avenue, the Sheridan 10th and 15th, and the Sims Way project. Motion: Libby Wennstrom moved to approve Resolution 22-023 authorizing the City Manager to apply for a Pedestrian and Bicycle Program grant and a Safe Route to School grant (Discovery between 19th and San Juan and Sims Way Ravine, with the third being Sheridan Street between 10th and 15th). 0 seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Faber stated that he would rather critical comments be addressed to Council versus staff. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT John Mauro reported on the following: - Bike Month - July 18 tentatively set for a retreat/work plan - Farmer's Market monthly booth - Covid cases are on the rise - His attendance at Asia Pacific Conference - Washington State Ferry impact - Population threshold has been crossed over 10,000 and cause administrative - Advancing funding requests for Evans Vista - Upcoming meetings of the Intergovernmental Collaborative Group and Housing Fund Board EXECUTIVE SESSION — RCW 42.30.110(1)(G) TO EVALUATE THE PERFORMANCE OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE AND RCW 42.31.110(1)(111) LITIGATION OR LEGAL RISKS OF A PROPOSED ACTION At 9:36 p.m., Council recessed into Executive Session minutes to adjourn at 10:30 with no action to follow. Council Business Meeting May 2, 2022 Page 5 of 6 At 10:30 p.m., the Mayor extended the executive session to 10:45. At 10:45 p.m., the Mayor again extended the executive session for another ten minutes (to 10:55). At 10:55 p.m., Council returned to open session. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m. Attest: Joanna Sanders, MMC City Clerk Council Business Meeting May 2, 2022 Page 6 of 6