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Home My WebLink About080116 CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 1, 2016 CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 1st day of August 2016 in the Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Mayor Deborah 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, Catharine Robinson, Deborah Stinson, and Amy Howard with Michelle Sandoval excused. Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney Steve Gross, Public Works Director Ken Clow, Planning Director Lance Bailey, Senior Planner Judy Surber, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There were none. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 154504 through 154660 and Electronic Fund Transfers in the amount of $1,722,896.12. Approval of Minutes: July 7, July 11 and July 18, 2016 Motion: Robert Gray moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING 2016 GMA Periodic Update to the Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations Mayor Stinson read the rules of procedure for the hearing. No councilmembers had any financial or property interests to disclose in connection with this matter. City Council Regular Business Meeting -August 1, 2016 Page 1 of 5 Senior Planner Judy Surber reviewed what was presented at the July 18 meeting and noted two new exhibits provided in the packet (Exhibits 19 - a comprehensive plan graphic and Exhibit 18 Staffs response to comments). She reviewed the tracking of the 52 docketed items and mentioned a potential revision for Council consideration in response to public comment. In response to comment by the Food Policy Council, the revision would modify the PTMC zoning code descriptions for R1 and R2 single family residential zones to include agricultural uses so that it remains consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. In response to Margaret Lee's July 28, 2016 comment, Ms. Surber reviewed potential revisions to Transportation Element Policies 3.11, 3.12, and 3.13 (in double underline notations). An explanation of the recommended public process was presented. The City Clerk noted that no additional written materials were submitted other than the materials provided to Council from Margaret Lee and Jim Todd. Public Comment: Jim Todd distributed a graphic presented by Samantha Thomas of Walkable Livable Communities Institute regarding the importance of pedestrian safety. He noted that Transportation Element Policies 5.3a and f, 5.13a, and 5.24b in Chapter 6 address the community concerns about pedestrian safety and have since been modified or deleted. Only one (5.3A) has since been restored. There was Council discussion about the process to review the elements. Ms. Surber indicated that once an errata sheet is created with all suggested amendments, there would be an additional opportunity for public comment before adoption. Staff offered to provide additional information to Council pertaining to temporary encampments for the homeless. Motion: David Faber moved to approve closing public testimony and continue the hearing to August 15, 2016 for Council deliberation and tentative action/first reading. Amy Howard seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE NEW BUSINESS City Annexation into the Jefferson County Conservation District City Manager David Timmons gave the staff report. He acknowledged the Jefferson County Conservation District's concern that they do not have authority to enter into a fee for service arrangement with property owners. City Attorney Steve Gross noted that RCW 89.08.410 (establishing a system of rates and charges), does not appear to reflect that the Conservation District would be prevented from providing service on a cost basis. Staffs recommendation is to approve a memorandum of understanding. The Conservation District recommends providing services and a cost recovery system because there is no direct subsidy by City residents for the Conservation District other than as County taxpayers. City Council Regular Business Meeting - August 1, 2016 Page 2 of 5 Council discussion centered on whether the Conservation District services related more to a rural landscape and if a fee for service model might be more appropriate given that City residents pay taxes to the County. There was interest in reviewing the list of services the District provides in order to evaluate the cost versus benefit. There was no public comment. Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve directing Staff to bring back the proposal on the City Annexation into the Jefferson County Conservation District after collecting more information. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Ordinance 3155 Adopting a Complete Streets Policy and Adopting a New Chapter 12.40, "Complete Streets Policy" of the Port Townsend Municipal Code Public Works Director Ken Clow gave the staff presentation on the proposed adoption of this model ordinance in connection with the passing of the Complete Street Act by the Washington State Legislature. Mr. Timmons indicated the referral of the matter to the Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Board would give them an opportunity to review and comment before final passage. There was no public comment. Some discussion ensued about revisions to Section 12.40.030(D) use of alternative transportation modes. Motion: David Faber moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3155 Adopting a Complete Streets Policy and Adopting a New Chapter 12.40, "Complete Streets Policy"of the Port Townsend Municipal Code and task the Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Board with review of the Ordinance (with an amendment to Section 12.40.030(D) to read "... supporting all modes, and where appropriate as determined by the discretion of the Public Works Director, should modify existing pavement markings and signage in order to support pedestrians, bicyclists, wheelchair, and transit.) Pamela Adams seconded. Vote. motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Resolution 16-036 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease Agreement with Seattle SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for Communications Equipment on City Property Mr. Timmons gave the staff report. Staff responded to questions from Council about the fencing material. There was no public comment. Motion: Pamela Adams moved to approve Resolution 16-036 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease Agreement with Seattle SMSA Limited Partnership City Council Regular Business Meeting - August 1, 2016 Page 3 of 5 d/b/a Verizon Wireless for Communications Equipment on City Property. Robert Gray seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Ordinance 3156 Establishing a Process for Naming City Parks, Property and Facilities and Adopting a New Chapter 2.85 "Naming Public Facilities" of the Port Townsend Municipal Code Mr. Timmons and Mr. Gross gave the staff report and responded to questions. Debbie Jahnke commented about the naming of parks. She explained that the Parks, Recreation and Tree Advisory Board's proposed 2016 work plan included an item regarding the naming of parks. Council deliberation: Advisory Board review would be on Council's agenda for discussion at a meeting before the end of the year. Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3156 Establishing a Process for Naming City Parks, Property and Facilities and Adopting a New Chapter 2.85 "Naming Public Facilities"of the Port Townsend Municipal Code and task the Parks, Recreation and Tree Advisory Board, the Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Board, the Library Advisory Board and the Arts Commission with review of the Ordinance. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Stinson reported: - Water Treatment Plant tour CITY MANAGER'S REPORT David Timmons reported on the following: - July revenue figures - Water Treatment Plant tour and Howard Street project update - Housing meeting and an expected Port Townsend Leader article this week - YMCA Mountain View project update, including additional partners for uses as a disaster recovery center - JeffCom meeting on topic of regionalization -Another police officer candidate would be sworn in next week SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR STUDY SESSION Suggested topics for future discussion were as follows: workshop discussion on Council's legislative agenda; commenting on U.S. Navy Whidbey Island flight operations noise concerns; Wayfinding sign revisions (which Mr. Timmons agreed to discuss with PT Main Street). It was noted that there could be a special meeting on August 29. City Council Regular Business Meeting -August 1, 2016 Page 4 of 5 ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m. Attest: Joanna Sanders, CMC City Clerk City Council Regular Business Meeting -August 1, 2016 Page 5 of 5