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HomeMy WebLinkAbout061917CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF JUNE 19, 2017 CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 19th day of June 2017 in 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, Catharine Robinson, Michelle Sandoval, and Deborah Stinson with Pamela Adams excused. Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney Steve Gross, Public Works Director Ken Clow, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Postponement of summer band proclamation. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Amateur Radio Week Proclamation John Ebner accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Jefferson County Amateur Radio Club. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment Karma Tenzing Wangchuck read two poems. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Minutes: May 8, May 15, and June 5, 2017 Resolution 17-027 Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Transportation Improvement Board Grant Agreement for Emergency Pavement Repairs and to Enter into Contracts to Complete the Repair Work City Council Business Meeting June 19, 2017 Paget of 4 Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve the consent agenda (with changes to the minutes of May 8 to clarify and restate the second motion on page 2 regarding the definition of tourist homes). Amy Howard seconded. Vote. motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING Resolution 17-028 Approving the 2018-2023 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program and Authorizing the City Manager to Submit this to the State of Washington Mayor Deborah Stinson reviewed the procedures for the public hearing. No Councilmembers declared any financial or property interest in the matter. Public Works Director Ken Clow provided the staff report. It was noted that Council is required to adopt the six-year program annually. The Transportation Improvement Project (TIP) includes projects and programs of regional significance as well as arterials and collector streets which are eligible for federal aid. The hearing is required to get input, approve the listed projects, and the TIP. Changes from last year include the removal of Howard Street which is anticipated to be complete before the end of the year. The Water Street Overlay and Visitor Center project costs were updated. The sidewalk project at Jefferson and Quincy Streets was included for Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) grant eligibility. There was no public testimony. Staff responded to questions about the listed projects on Sims Way (7,8,9) and Mill Road Intersection (project 16). Mr. Clow described the Discovery Road sidewalk and planned cycle track as part of the Salish Elementary School project. The Mayor closed the public hearing, Motion: Michelle Sandoval moved to approve Resolution 17-028 Approving the 2018-2023 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program and Authorizing the City Manager to Submit this to the State of Washington. David Faber seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Resolution 17-029 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Homeward Bound for Reimbursement of Capacity Improvement Costs City Manager David Timmons gave the staff report as detailed in the agenda bill. He noted there is currently $42,000 in the fund. He responded to questions reviewing actions to date, reporting on project costs, loan financing, and board reorganization. He noted that a report to Council is forthcoming. Public Comment: City Council Business Meeting June 19, 2017 Page 2 of Pete Von Christierson of Homeward Bound spoke about the Cherry Street project, the worker housing shortage, and in support of the resolution. During discussion, there was continued support for the project yet concern about the slow rate at which this project is moving without the organizational structure and financial reporting from Homeward Bound. Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve Resolution 17-029 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Homeward Bound for Reimbursement of Capacity Improvement Costs. Amy Howard seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Possible Update to City Ethics Code City Attorney Steve Gross reviewed the staff memorandum and asked for Council's direction on the listed options: retain the current process, repeal the ethics code and formally adopt the provisions in state law (RCW 42.23), or choose a combination of state law with the addition of local options. There was discussion of the City's rule being more restrictive than state law and some interest repealing and amending the ethics code. There were questions about the need for a diminimus rule and an internal administrative process and support for bringing forward recommended actions and options for consideration. There was no public comment. There was consensus from Council to request that staff bring forward options, including repealing PTMC provisions and adopting the state law. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Stinson reported on her recent walk through at the Fort Worden campus and participation in the groundbreaking ceremony of the Salish Elementary School. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Timmons reported on the following: - Save the date on the Water Treatment Plant opening - FEMA Region X creating a storyboard about the City's use of FEMA funds - Port Director meetings on the future of Point Hudson - Summer parking enforcement - Communication survey to be conducted in July - Award of the TIB grant - Hyoto Business and Cultural Center and Consulate General of Japan in Seattle planning a September visit to Port Townsend - Request for out-of-state travel to the San Antonio ICMA conference where he would be recognized for 40 years of service. There was no objection. - Public Works personnel changes including Greg Lanning who has accepted the job as Public Works Director City Council Business Meeting June 19, 2017 Page 3 of 4 SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR STUDY SESSION Mr. Gray suggested Council discuss the Water Street overlay and specifically bicycle concerns at an upcoming meeting. Mr. Timmons noted a staff update would be coming forward in July. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m. Attest: .ev Joanna Sanders, CMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting June 19, 2017 Page 4 of 4