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Home My WebLink About041717CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF APRIL 17, 2017 CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 17th day of April 2017 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 David Faber, Robert Gray, Amy Howard, Michelle Sandoval, and Deborah Stinson with Pamela Adams, and Catharine Robinson excused. Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney Steve Gross, Public Works Director Ken Clow, Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell, Planning Director Lance Bailey, Planning Manager/Senior Planner Judy Surber, Parks and Facilities Manager Alex Wisniewski, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There were none. SPECIAL PRESENTATION FOR START BY BELIEVING DAY PROCLAMATION (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION) Cheryl Weinstein Dove House Board Member accepted the proclamation. There were none. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 156559 through 156720, Voucher 542 and Electronic Fund Transfers in the amount of $1,265,738.51. Motion: David Faber moved to approve the consent agenda. Robert Gray seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING Ordinance 3168 Related to Land Use Regulations; Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on the Receipt and Processing of Permits Related to Tourist Homes City Council Business Meeting - April 17, 2017 Page 1 of 4 for a Period of 180 Days, Authorizing Setting a Date for a Public Hearing, and Declaring an Emergency Mayor Stinson reviewed the rules of procedure for the public hearing. There were no financial or property interests to disclose by Council. The Staff presentation was given by Planning Director Lance Bailey. He reviewed Council's prior action to enact a moratorium and the recent recommendation to include bed and breakfasts inns along with Tourist Homes. There being no public comment, the Mayor closed the public testimony portion of the hearing. Staff responded to Council questions about the public hearing and about the addition of bed and breakfasts because of the similar definitions. On May 1, Council would be discussing the regulations and it is unlikely the moratorium would extend to 180 days, The Mayor closed the public hearing,. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance 3170 Amending Ordinance 3168 Related to Land Use Regulations; Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on the Receipt and Processing of Permits Related to Tourist Homes for a Period of 180 Days Mr. Bailey gave the staff presentation reviewing the proposed changes and explaining that the minor difference between bed and breakfasts and tourist homes is the service of food. Because there are creative ways for someone to argue that their bed and breakfast is more of a tourist home, the regulations would clarify the requirements for these owner- or operator -occupied short-term rental uses. There was no public comment. Motion: Michelle Sandoval moved to approve waiving Council Rules and adopting Ordinance 3170 Amending Ordinance 3168 Related to Land Use Regulations; Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on the Receipt and Processing of Permits Related to Tourist Homes for a Period of 180 Days. David Faber seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Resolution 17-018 Updating and Providing for Pool Fees Parks and Facilities Manager Alex Wisniewski gave the staff report. He reviewed the process with a community stakeholder group discussing the cost recovery model using the Pyramid methodology. He summarized the proposed fee calculations (Chart C) that resulted from the model and noted that the projected utilities and overhead are not included in the breakdown of fees reflected. The approximate total expense for pool operations is $561,000. City Council Business Meeting - April 17, 2017 Page 2 of 4 Recognizing there is not full cost recovery, Mr. Wisniewski was asked about cost recovery proposals for other tenants which staff noted is planned for review in 2018. Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell responded to questions about the possibility of applying the water utility income qualifications procedure to pool fees. Mr. Wisniewski recognized the need to include the quantities for a clearer comparison of fees between the City and YMCA. He also clarified there is no difference in the fee charged to city and county residents. Public Comment: Jan Krick urged charging something even if providing scholarships. Motion: Robert Gray moved to approve Resolution 17-018 Updating and Providing for Pool Fees. Amy Howard seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. Amendments to PTMC Chapter 16.08 Flood Damage Prevention- Introduction and Overview Senior Planner/Planning Manager Judy Surber gave a briefing on proposed amendments to Chapter 16.08 of the municipal code. To qualify for federally - supported flood insurance, the City must regulate development in the floodplains under the National Flood Insurance Program. This process includes updated maps, City involvement in permit processing and habitat assessments. The number of structures in the flood hazard area total 64 structures. City Attorney Steve Gross noted that of the required versus discretionary changes, most would be required. Staff responded to questions about any expected impacts to the Water Street overlay project, redevelopment of existing structures in the event of fire or other catastrophe, and whether new properties are included. When the matter comes back for the hearing, there was a request for a more detailed map. There was no public comment. Ordinance 3171 Declaring and Establishing Property Along Discovery Road as Right of Way City Attorney Steve Gross gave the staff presentation. The property, described as unopened 18th Street and Hendricks Street running through the Grant Street Elementary campus, was vacated in 1995. As part of the new elementary school development, improvements along Discovery Road require the use of this property as right of way. As part of undergrounding utilities by the PUD, Staff noted a cycle track would be developed along Discovery Road. There was no public comment. Motion: Robert Gray moved to approve waiving Council Rules and adopting Ordinance 3171 Declaring and Establishing Property Along Discovery Road as Right of Way. David Faber seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. City Council Business Meeting - April 17, 2017 Page 3 of 4 PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Stinson reported the following: - Attendance at EDC meeting - Dept of Natural Emergency Operations Center redrawing Tsunami evacuation routes CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Timmolns reported on the following: - Five topics reported at the EDC meeting all related to housing - A meeting was held to establish the Housing Trust. A special Council meeting may be needed on a potential housing opportunity using City -owned land. - Agreements related to the Community Health Insurance Program and the YMCA would be coming in May SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR STUDY SESSION Staff noted that the Council committee structure topic would come back May 1. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL Ms. Sandoval expressed appreciation for Police Chief Michael Evans' attendance in a Latino community event where participants shared their concerns on immigration issues.. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.. Attest: v Joanna Sanders, CMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting - April 17, 2017 Page 4 of 4