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HomeMy WebLinkAbout061515CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF JUNE 15, 2015 CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on June 15, 2015. Mayor David King called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Pamela Adams, Robert Gray, David King, Kris Nelson, Catharine Robinson, and Deborah Stinson with Michelle Sandoval excused. Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney Steve Gross, Public Works Director Ken Clow, and City Engineer David Peterson . There were none. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA SPECIAL PRESENTATION Amateur Radio Week Proclamation John Ebner of the Amateur Radio Operators accepted the proclamation and announced the upcoming Field Day exercise. Local 20/20 Tina Clarke facilitator/mediator talked about the Transitioning Town movement and upcoming meetings hosted by Local 20/20 and Collective Impact (June 16-20) to discuss topics on the economy, energy, equity, and quality of life issues. Mr. Timmons discussed opportunities for this event to provide input into the City's 2016 Comprehensive Plan process. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment Todd Wexman spoke about the Howard Street Extension project. CONSENT AGENDA City Council Business Meeting June 15, 2015 Page 1 of 6 Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 151323 through 151340 in the amount of $243,579.42 Vouchers 151342 through 151364 in the amount of $25,982.96 Voucher 151365 in the amount of $1,736.37 Electronic Fund Transfer in the amount of 7,563.96 Electronic Fund Transfer in the amount of 319,342.50 Electronic Fund Transfer in the amount of $351.00 Approval of Minutes: June 1, 2015 Resolution 15-022 Amending Resolution 15-007 and Authorizing Changing the Name of the Grant Recipient for a Loan of Community Development Block Grant Funds Motion: Deborah Stinson moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Catharine Robinson seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING Resolution 15-023 Approving the 2016-2021 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program and Authorizing the City Manager to Submit this to the State of Washington Mayor King reviewed the rules of procedure for the public hearing. No Councilmembers declared any financial or property interests in the matter. Public Works Director Ken Clow provided the staff report. It was noted that the Council is required to annually adopt a six-year Transportation Improvement Program. The projects are ranked in order according to prioritization criteria, although certain program funding might become available and be a good fit for a project that is not high on the list. Minor changes from the prior year as reported at the June 8 Council workshop were the removal of completed projects Landes and Sheridan sidewalks and moving Discovery Road improvements from 14 to 8 in priority. There were no recommendations for changes. Mayor King called for public testimony. There being no public comment, the public hearing was closed. During discussion, there was some Council interest in pursuing grant funding for a bike and pedestrian tunnel or overpass at Sims Way from Bishop Park. There was also recognition of the need for crosswalk repairs at Water and Tyler Streets on the water sides City Council Business Meeting June 15, 2015 Page 2 of 6 Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve Resolution 15-023 Approving the 2016-2021 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program and Authorizing the City Manager to Submit this to the State of Washington. Deborah Stinson seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Ordinance 3130 Related to Interim Land Use Regulations in the Vicinity of 6th and 10th Streets and Howard Street and Discovery Way; Re -Enacting and Extending Ordinances 3116 and 3111 (which Amend Chapters 17.18 and 17.20 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code) for a Second Additional Six -Month Period or Until the City Finishes the Process of Code Review and Amendment Relating to Zoning in the Affected Area. Mayor King reviewed the rules of procedure for the public hearing. No Council members declared any financial or property interests in this matter. Planning Director Lance Bailey gave the staff presentation for the extension of the interim regulations. He provided background on the Community Economic Revitalization Board grant for the E.D. Hovee Economic Feasibility Study and explained the upcoming expiration of the current regulations. In looking at permitted uses listed in Exhibit B (Use Table), there were questions about the meaning of subordinate but accessory. He explained the types of businesses that could be sited. The interim regulations limited uses in the existing zoning code to better fit into desires for Howard Street as an employment -generating area. There are two zoning districts being considered in C -II and C-II/MU so the subordinate language refers to the MU zoning. In passing the ordinance, there was concern that the current language does not accommodate artisan manufacturing with some retail component. Mr. Bailey said Staff could return with amendments to the PTMC affecting all areas zoned C-II/MU. Mayor King called for public testimony. There being no public testimony, the public hearing was closed. Council was supportive of extending the regulations. Staff was asked to look carefully at the interim regulations for additional changes and review the use tables for internal consistency to ensure the goal of artisan manufacturing is clearly reflected. Regarding changing the zoning for all C-II/MU, Council might need to consider the broader impacts of making such a change. Motion: Kris Nelson moved to approve waiving Council Rules and Adopt Ordinance 3130 Related to Interim Land Use Regulations in the Vicinity of 6th and 10th Streets and Howard Street and Discovery Way, Re -Enacting and Extending Ordinances 3116 and 3111 (which Amend Chapters 17.18 and 17.20 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code) for a Second Additional Six -Month Period or Until the City Finishes the Process of Code Review and Amendment Relating to Zoning in the Affected Area. Robert Gray seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. City Council Business Meeting June 15, 2015 Page 3 of 6 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance 3127 Relating to the Operation of Bicycles; Amending Port Townsend Municipal Code Section 10.32.060 to Add to the Sidewalks upon which Bicycles may not be Ridden Public Works Director Ken Clow gave the staff presentation reviewing the two new locations for restrictions (Taylor Street right of way at Haller Fountain and Sheridan Street corridor from 7th to 10th). The Non -motorized Transportation Advisory Board concurred and recommended adding appropriate signage for cyclists. Clarifying questions to which staff responded were as follows: exclusion of Madison Street and Polk and Tyler Streets, whether the state law preventing bicycles riding on sidewalks was in conflict; whether bicycles could be prohibited on all sidewalks rather than in commercial districts; and whether the senior center could be classified as a commercial district. Mr. Timmons talked about code enforcement and Mr. Clow reviewed examples of possible signage, noting uniform traffic control devices would need to be investigated. There was no public comment. Mr. Gray expressed opposition to the ordinance unless it is more carefully considered and protective of pedestrians on all sidewalks. Other concerns expressed were about adequate street markings and rushing this ordinance when the biggest accidents are in non-commercial areas. Staff noted that the model traffic ordinance has already been adopted and is a tool currently in use. There was some concern about amending the map to add streets when the City might be better to prepare a map consistent with the WAC for all commercial areas. Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve Ordinance 3127 Relating to the Operation of Bicycles; Amending Port Townsend Municipal Code Section 10. 32,060 to Add to the Sidewalks upon which Bicycles may not be Ridden (with amendment in the body under Section 1 to include Madison Street from Washington to City Dock). Deborah Stinson seconded. Vote: motion carried, 5-1 by voice vote, Robert Gray opposed. Motion: Pamela Adams moved to approve directing staff to bring an ordinance before Council relating to consistent amendments to cover skateboards and rollerskates where bicycles are prohibited. Catharine Robinson seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Ordinance 3129 Related to Zoning; Allowing for Planned Unit Developments in the C -II (General Commercial) and the M -C (Mixed Commercial/Light Manufacturing) Zones, Allowing for the Modification of the Floor to Area Ratio Standards in the CII/MU (Community Serving Mixed Use Center) Zone, and Amending Sections 17.32.010, 17.32.020, 17.32.030 and 17.32.090 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code City Council Business Meeting June 15, 2015 Page 4 of 6 Planning Director Lance Bailey gave the staff presentation noting amendments made since the last meeting to clarify that planned unit developments have a mix of underlying zoning, commercial uses will not be allowed on parcels whose underlying zoning is residential. There was no public comment. Motion: Deborah Stinson moved to approve Ordinance 3129 Related to Zoning; Allowing for Planned Unit Developments in the C -ll (General Commercial) and the M -C (Mixed Commercial/Light Manufacturing) Zones, Allowing for the Modification of the Floor to Area Ratio Standards in the C-11/MU (Community Serving Mixed Use Center) Zone, and Amending Sections 17.32.010, 17.32.020, 17.32.030 and 17.32.090 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code. Kris Nelson seconded. Vote.- motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Authorization to Award Contracts for the Construction of the Landes and Sheridan Street Sidewalk Project and for Staff to Bring Forward Supplemental Budget Increases of Approximately $355,000 to Provide the Additional Funding for the Projects City Manager David Timmons briefed Council on the sidewalk project budget concerns and the need to amend the budget to provide a short-term solution. If approved, Staff would move forward with the Landes Street sidewalk and go back out to bid on the Sheridan Street project. City Engineer David Peterson reported that WSDOT approved the extension on Sheridan Street and the rebid for that project. After reviewing staffs efforts to fill the funding gap, he explained additional improvements that might be able to be included to provide a safe crossing to Safeway. There was no public comment. During discussion, Staff responded to questions about impacts to the project timeline and financing sources (possible use of the line of credit without impacting Howard Street and additional REET income). Motion: Kris Nelson moved to approve authorizing staff to award the construction contract for the Landes Street project to Shold Excavating Inc. and approve an additional $130, 000 in project budget and funding for the Sheridan Street safe route to school project and include in the supplemental 2015 budget excluding references and funding for the Safeway connection so that the supplement required would be $255,000. Catharine Robinson seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT City Council Business Meeting June 15, 2015 Page 5 of 6 Mayor reported attending open houses for Fort Worden and the Visitor Center. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager reported the following: - Improvements at Mountain View and closed on bond sale at 2.9% - Out to bid on waterline extensions - May financials - State audit - Police Chief Conner Daily announced his retirement and Michael Evans would be Interim Chief. - Recent use of force concern and need to find a different approach to addressing mental health issues in the community UTIM01 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m. Attest: x k - Joanna Sanders, CMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting June 15, 2015 Page 6 of 6