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Home My WebLink About060616 CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 6, 2016 CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on June 6, 2016 in the Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Mayor Stinson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Pamela Adams, David Faber, Robert Gray, Amy Howard, Catharine Robinson, Michelle Sandoval, and Deborah Stinson. Staff members present were City Attorney Steve Gross, Interim City Manager Ken Clow, Community Services Director Lance Bailey, Senior Planner John McDonagh, and Deputy City Clerk Joshua Stecker. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There were none. SPECIAL PRESENTATION —AMATEUR RADIO WEEK PROCLAMATION John Ebner, Secretary of the Jefferson County Amateur Radio Club, received the Proclamation given by the Mayor and spoke about the benefits to the community provided by amateur radio operators. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC There were none. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Approval of Minutes: May 16, 2016 Resolution 16-026 Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Public Works Contract with Shold Excavating, Inc. for the Replacement and Installation of Sewer Mainlines and Maintenance Holes in the City's Wastewater Collection System City Council Business Meeting June 6, 2016 Page 1 of 5 Advisory Board Appointments - Arts Commission (Rudy Gillespie new appointment to Position 2, Term Expires May 1, 2018; Dominica Lord-Wood reappointment to Position 5, Term Expires May 1, 2019; Dan Groussman reappointment to Position 8, Term Expires May 1, 2019; Lisa Wentworth reappointment to Position 6, Term Expires May 1, 2019); Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Board (Richard Dandridge reappointment to Position 8, Term Expires May 1, 2019; Lys Burden reappointment to Position 6, Term Expires May 1, 2019; Pat Teal reappointment to Position 7, Term Expires May 1, 2019); Parks, Recreation and Tree Advisory Board (Paul Schutt new appointment to Position 1, Term Expires May 1, 2019; Lyndi Hutchinson new appointment to Position 5, Term Expires May 1, 2019) Motion: David Faber moved to adopt the consent agenda. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING Ordinance 3150 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 3137, 3130, 3124, 3116 and 3111 (which Amend Chapters 17.18 and 17.20 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code) for a fourth Additional Six-Month Period or Until the City Finishes the Process of Code Review and Amendment Relating to Zoning in the Affected Area Mayor Stinson read the rules of procedure for the public hearing. No Councilmembers had any disclosures regarding financial or property interests in this matter. Community Services Director Lance Bailey gave the staff report on the Ordinance and noted that this is the 4th extension of the interim regulations. There being no public comment, Mayor Stinson closed the public hearing. Motion: Michelle Sandoval moved to waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance 3150 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 3137, 3130, 3124, 3116 and 3111 (which Amend Chapters 17.18 and 17.20 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code) for a fourth Additional Six-Month Period or Until the City Finishes the Process of Code Review and Amendment Relating to Zoning in the Affected Area. David Faber seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Ordinance 3151 Adopting Interim Zoning Regulations and Standards Relating to both Medical and Recreational Marijuana, and Amending Port Townsend Municipal Code Chapter 17.08 Definitions, Chapter 17.16 Residential Zoning Districts, Chapter 17.18 Mixed Use Zoning Districts, Chapter 17.20 City Council Business Meeting June 6, 2016 Page 2 of 5 Commercial Zoning Districts, and Chapter 17.22 Marine-Related and Manufacturing Zoning Districts Mayor Stinson read the rules of procedure for the public hearing. No Councilmembers had any disclosures regarding financial or property interests in this matter. Senior Planner John McDonagh gave the staff report on the Ordinance and noted these changes make the Port Townsend Municipal Code compliant with recently enacted State legislation. He reported that staff will bring proposed changes to buffer zones to Council by the end of the year. There being no public comment, Mayor Stinson closed the public hearing. Motion: Robert Gray moved to waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance 3151 Adopting Interim Zoning Regulations and Standards Relating to both Medical and Recreational Marijuana, and Amending Port Townsend Municipal Code Chapter 17.08 Definitions, Chapter 17.16 Residential Zoning Districts, Chapter 17.18 Mixed Use Zoning Districts, Chapter 17.20 Commercial Zoning Districts, and Chapter 17.22 Marine-Related and Manufacturing Zoning Districts. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried, 6-1 by voice vote, Catharine Robinson opposed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance 3149 Related to Animal Control, Amending Chapter 8.04 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code City Attorney Steve Gross highlighted changes to the Ordinance since first reading, which included clarifying the definitions of the terms "City," "at large" and "kennel" and refining the reporting requirement of persons who find animals at large. Public Comment: Rick Jahnke, Ed Robeau and Jim Todd spoke in support of the Ordinance. Councilmembers discussed potential situations which could violate the proposed code revisions and the need for more off leash areas to mitigate the prescribed leash requirements and preserve the City's dog-friendly reputation. Motion: David Faber moved to direct staff to amend Section 8.04.010 subsection 15 regarding kennels to include chickens among the animals that are not subject to the limits for companion animals. Catharine Robinson seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to postpone consideration of Ordinance 3149 Related to Animal Control, Amending Chapter 8.04 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code until after September 1, 2016. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. City Council Business Meeting June 6, 2016 Page 3 of 5 NEW BUSINESS Resolution 16-027 Authorizing the City Manager to Award and Sign all Contracts for the Design of the SR20 Pedestrian Walkway from Logan Street to Hancock Street Project Ken Clow gave the staff report noting that the City is seeking approval to contract with a consultant for a 60% design of walkway along Highway 20 that will allow the City to pursue construction grants for the project. Public Comment: Jim Todd commented on the danger of walking in the area. Debbie Jahnke commented on the need for a pedestrian underpass in the vicinity as well. Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve Resolution 16-027 Authorizing the City Manager to Award and Sign all Contracts for the Design of the SR20 Pedestrian Walkway from Logan Street to Hancock Street Project. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Resolution 16-028 Amending the Public Participation Program for the City's 2016 Periodic Update to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Development Regulations Pursuant to Chapter 36.70A.140 RCW Lance Bailey gave the staff report noting staffs recommendation to waive the requirement of Resolution 14-020 to hold a second town meeting as part of the Comprehensive Plan update process. Motion. Catharine Robinson moved to approve Resolution 16-028 Amending the Public Participation Program for the City's 2016 Periodic Update to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Development Regulations Pursuant to Chapter 36.70A.140 RCW. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried, 6-1 by voice vote, Robert Gray opposed. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Deborah Stinson reported on her attendance at a sea level rise workshop for local business owners and the beginning of the region-wide Cascadia Rising exercise this week. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR STUDY SESSION Robert Gray suggested addressing affordable housing issues in the near future. City Council Business Meeting June 6, 2016 Page 4 of 5 Pamela Adams relayed the Information and Technology Committee's desire to address social media issues. Motion: Pamela Adams moved to direct staff to prepare a tasking resolution for the Information and Technology Committee to address social media issues. Amy Howard seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURN There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Attest: C Joanna Sanders, CMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting June 6, 2016 Page 5 of 5