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HomeMy WebLinkAbout070522CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF JULY 55 2022 CALL TO ORDERIPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on July 5, 2022 in the Council Chambers. Deputy Mayor Amy Howard called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present at roll call were Aislinn Diamanti, Amy Howard, Owen Rowe, Ben Thomas and Libby Wennstrom. David Faber was excused. Monica MickHager arrived at 6:32 p.m. Staff members present were City Manager John Mauro, City Attorney Heidi Greenwood, Finance and Technology Services Director Connie Anderson, Director of People and Performance Pamela Martinez, Public Works Director Steve King, Planning and Community Development Director Emma Bolin, Planning Manager Judy Surber, Police Chief Tom Olson, GIS Coordinator Tyler Johnson and Streets Operations Manager Brian Reid. EXECUTIVE SESSION — RCW 42.31.110 i Liiji ligation or legal risks of a proposed ctign_Cqxp_ct d to last approximated rni cute The Council retired to Executive session at.a6:33�m., The Council returned at 6:47 p.m. and the meeting was reconvened. No action was taken. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA The agenda was changed at the beginning to have role call prior to the executive session.. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS There were no special presentations. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Stephen Schumacher spoke regarding police staffing issues, masking policies. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Approval of Minutes (none) Appointments: Sally Kiely to the Arts Commission and reappointment of Denise Winter to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Motion: Owen Rowe moved to approve the consent agenda. Monica MickHager seconded. Vote: Motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING 2023 -2028 Six-year Transportation Improvement Program Deputy Mayor Amy Howard reviewed the public hearing procedures. Public Works Director Steve King reviewed the packet materials. He noted the plan was presented at a prior work session and the list now been amended to highlight any changes from the last plan. Project cost estimates have also been updated. Public comment There was no public comment. In response to a clarifying question, Mr. King agreed that the "San Juan to Pettygrove" item (#44) should indicate that the project description should say "non -motorized improvements". There were no clarifying question from the public. Deputy Mayor Howard then closed the public testimony portion of the hearing, There was no further discussion. Motion: Ben Thomas moved to approve Resolution 22-029 adopting adopting the 2023- 2028 Six-year Transportation Improvement Program. Aislinn Diamanti seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance 3292 Relating to Vehicle Idling and Adding Chapter 10.05 to the Port Townsend Municipal Code City Attorney Heidi Greenwood reviewed the packet materials regarding the new Chapter 10.08 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code. She stated that since the first reading, staff added language in the purpose statement reinforcing the Council's desire for education rather than penalties in enforcing the idling ban. PUBLIC COMMENT Stephen Schumacher stated that even with so many exceptions, this will place another victimless crime on the books. Councilmembers commented positively about the changed to the ordinance added since the last meeting. There was additional discussion about the cumulative effect of idling and the value of getting people to think about what they can do to reduce the carbon footprint. Motion: Monica MickHager moved for second reading and adoption of Ordinance 3292 Relating to Vehicle Idling and Adding Chapter 10.08 to the Port Townsend Municipal Code. Libby Wennstrom seconded. Vote. motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance 3293 Amending PTMC Title 2 to add a Public Records Officer City Attorney Heidi Greenwood reviewed the packet materials. In answer to clarifying questions, she confirmed that the Clerk and Public Records Officer would be cross -trained and that the requirement for hybrid meetings means that most meetings take place in Council Chambers and there is no planned overlap of scheduled meetings. Public Comment Stephen Schumacher questioned how this might affect the salary structure and potential recruitment for the positions. Motion: Owen Rowe moved to waive Council rules and approve Ordinance 3293 Related to City Administration and Personnel. Ben Thomas seconded. Vote. the motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. Resolution 22-030, Updating the Non -Represented Salary Schedule Ms. Anderson reviewed the packet information and outlined the recommended changes to the non -represented salary schedule. Public comment There was no public comment. During discussion, it was noted that a change to the schedule regarding the Parks and Facilities Manager position was actually made earlier this year. Mr. King reviewed the qualifications for each Engineering position. The budget impacts for 2022 are absorbed by the number of months positions have been vacant; costs for 2023 will be outlined when that budget is presented. Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve Resolution 22-030 by Monica MickHager approve 22-030 Adopting the Non -Bargaining Employee Position Classification Salary Schedule. Aislinn Diamanti seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. Memo to Council from Planning Commission regarding PTMC 17.72 Planning & Community Development Director Emma Bolin gave an overview of the issue. Planning Manager Judy Surber reviewed the packet materials. Public Comment Stephen Schumacher commented on the "running" list of issues. Discussion centered around the potential delay that may be caused by reviewing the additional parking issues. It was estimated that the decision might be delayed by one or two meetings meaning one or two months. Ms. Surber suggested that the Planning Commission report to the Infrastructure and Development Committee so the Committee could recommend table any item that might affect the desired adoption timeline. Motion: Libby Wennstrom moved to task Planning Commission to explore residential parking -related changes in tandem with any changes to the ADU parking requirements and to request that the matter return to the full Council by the end of November 2022. Monica MickHager seocnded. Vote. the motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. Resolution 22-031 Approving Teamsters Bargaining Unit Agreement for Uniformed Personnel Ms. Anderson reviewed the packet materials, emphasizing the work done on simplifying and clarifying the contract language. Public Comment: There was no public comment.. During discussion, the retroactive benefit/payment structure was explained in light of retention and recruitment policies. Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve Resolution 22-031 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local Union No. 589 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for Police Department Employees Effective January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2023. Ben Thomas seconded. Motion carried unanimously, 6-0. Vote: Motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. Blaine Street Edge Lane Road Public Works Director Steve King reviewed the packet materials noting the staff recommendation for installing Edge Lane Roads as a new tool for traffic calming. Council discussion ensued. Topics included the number of cars per day on certain stretches of road, how to handle people who want to park on the road edge, and desirability of testing on a longer stretch of road. There was confirmation that the funding is from the Street Fund. Engineering cost is budgeted for in-house engineering the same as if a consultant were used. There was a desire expressed to spread the project to other sections of the city (noted that for now the streets should be at least 20 feet wide). Staff will look at adding McPherson Street to the project. Public Comment Dan Burden said he talked with neighbors who had positive feedback. He said the staff should be complimented on the project as it is the cheapest form of traffic calming. He hopes the project will be extended. Stephen Schumacher spoke on the difference in approach to arterials and residential neighborhood streets. Scott Walker is generally very supportive of the project but stated arterials and collectors should still be upgraded to the City's standards and more sidewalks are needed. There was further Council discussion including a suggestion that signage should be more readable from a vehicle, approval for the community culture aspect of "sharing our streets" and a general favorable reaction to the ELR concept. It was suggested that this section of Engage PT could provide video links. It was noted that having some familiarity with the concept is helpful so there aren't surprises when an ELR shows up in a neighborhood. Striping Contract Mr. King reviewed the packet materials, noting that costs have risen considerably and some reduction in the scope of work will be necessary. Public comment There was no public comment. Motion: Aislinn Diamanti moved the authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Specialized Pavement Marking for the City's annual striping contract and further direct staff to reduce the project scope. Ben Thomas seconded. Vote. the motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. Contract for Financial Services Ms. Anderson reviewed the packet materials. She noted the cost will be covered by a vacant position within the department. In response to a clarifying question, she noted that an ongoing relationship with the firm may be considered. Public Comment There was no public comment. Motion: Owen Rowe moved to approve Resolution 22-032 authorizing the City Manager to enter a contract with TDJCPA Incorporated to provide Accounting Services for the City of Port Townsend. Monica MickHager seconded. Vote. the motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Deputy Mayor Howard noted she presented the Pride proclamation at a recent event. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Jefferson Land Trust Letter City Manager Mauro's report included the following: Staffing issues and staff appreciation event. 2023 Workplan Retreat. Update on potential appropriations, AWC conference, capital projects update. Library Summer Reading Program Golf Course/Mountain View Campus planning Annual Report now available in hard copy at Library and City Hall Under the Tent, Intergovernmental Collaboration Group, PT Farmer's Market, Sims Gateway Stakeholder Group. Upcoming meetings regarding 2023 legislative agenda issues. SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA REGULAR MEETING AND/OR STUDY SESSION There were none. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL Deputy Mayor Howard was formally elected to AWC Board of Directors representing District 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION An executive session was held earlier in the meeting. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:27 p.m. Attest: City Clerk