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HomeMy WebLinkAbout061818CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF JUNE 18, 2018 CALL TO ORDER The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 18th day of June 2018 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 Pamela Adams, David Faber, Robert Gray, Amy Howard, Michelle Sandoval, Ariel Speser, and Deborah Stinson. Staff members present were Acting City Manager Nora Mitchell, City Engineer David Peterson, Planning Director Lance Bailey, Library Director Melody Sky Eisler, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There was consensus to move New Business Item Resolution 18-030 Giving Notice of Termination of Interlocal Agreements ahead of the public hearing. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Proclamation: Make Music Day Judith -Kate Friedman of Songwriting Works Educational Foundation accepted the proclamation. Proclamation: Amateur Radio Day John Ebner of the Jefferson County Amateur Radio Club accepted the proclamation. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment Curtis White urged more safe bicycle routes and spoke about specific safety concerns with the new Cook Avenue housing development. CONSENT AGENDA City Council Business Meeting June 28, 2018 Page 1 of 6 Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 159923 through 159970 in the amount of $327,568.08 ACH in the amount of $8,451.36 Vouchers 159971 through 160005 in the amount of $99,795.12 Electronic Funds Transfer in the amount of $93.51 Vouchers 160006 through 160011 in the amount of $323,198.50 Vouchers 160012 through 160069 in the amount of $777,266.68 Vouchers 160070 through 160073 in the amount of $1,385.72 Electronic Funds Transfer to investment pool in the amount of $1,000,000.00 Vouchers 160074 through 160109 in the amount of $162,888.18 Vouchers 160110 through 160113 in the amount of $1,417.91 Approval of Minutes: April 23, April 30 Special Business Meeting, April 30, 2018 Joint Meeting with Fire District Motion: David Faber moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Resolution 18-030 Giving Notice of Termination of Interlocal Agreements between the City, County and OlyCAP relating to Affordable Housing, and Tasking the Ad Hoc Committee on Housing with Negotiating a New Interlocal Agreement Relating to Affordable Housing Michelle Sandoval, Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee on Housing summarized the intent of their recommendation for greater clarity, transparency, and accountability on the use of funds. Mayor Stinson urged a focused discussion on two actions to give notice to terminate and task the Ad Hoc Committee to negotiate a new agreement. Council questions related to the termination clause in the Interlocal, the status of funds if the interlocal were terminated, and the involvement of other stakeholders. Public Comment: County Commissioner Kate Dean read the Board of County Commissioners' written remarks regarding the shared goals of working on Oaffordable housing and concerns about the notice to terminate. Jamie Maciejewski of Habitat for Humanity spoke in favor of the committee's recommendation and urged having an improved and competitive process. Frank Hoffman urged collaboration between the County and City on housing issues. Beulah Kingsolver of the Dove House spoke in support of terminating the agreement to improve access to these funds. City Council Business Meeting June 28, 2018 Page 2 of 6 Council discussion ensued with concerns in terminating and support for updating the outdated agreement. There was a desire to honor the process and timeline for a thorough review and renegotiation process, reiteration that 90 days encourages all parties to begin urgent work in order to provide services, and improve collaboration and transparency for third party oversight. Mr. Gray moved to separate Resolution 18-030 Giving Notice of Termination from the action to Task the Ad Hoc Committee on Housing with Negotiating a New Interlocal Agreement Relating to Affordable Housing. The motion failed for lack of a second. Motion: David Faber moved to approve Resolution 18-030 Giving Notice of Termination of Interlocal Agreements between the City, County and OIyCAP relating to Affordable Housing, and Tasking the Ad Hoc Committee on Housing with Negotiating a New Interlocal Agreement Relating to Affordable Housing. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote. motion carried, 6-1 by voice vote, Robert Gray opposed. PUBLIC HEARING Resolution 18-029 Adopting Six -Year 2019 — 2024 Transportation Improvement Plan Mayor Stinson reviewed the rules of procedure for the public hearing. There were no Council financial or property issues to disclose. There being no public comment, public testimony was closed. City Engineer David Peterson provided the staff report. It was noted that Council is required to adopt a six-year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) annually. The 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. Since the workshop, 14th Street was added to the list of projects. Mr. Peterson noted that the City and County have also applied for Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds for Discovery Road improvements. The public hearing was closed. Motion: Ariel Speser moved to approve Resolution 18-029 Adopting Six -Year 2019 — 2024 Transportation Improvement Plan. David Faber seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance 3200 Related to Taxation; Adopting a Multifamily Tax Exemption Program, Designating Residential Target Areas, and Adding a New Chapter 3.15 "Multi -Family Tax Exemptions" to the Port Townsend Municipal Code City Council Business Meeting June 28, 2018 Page 3 of 6 Planning Director Lance Bailey summarized his response to Council questions from the May 21 meeting as detailed in the agenda bill and responded to questions. He recommended removal of Sea Breeze from Residential Target Area (RTA) 6. He clarified that the City is required to do both the eight and 12 -year exemption. After adoption, the RTAs expanded or reduced and more stringent requirements adopted. He fielded questions on the criteria as outlined in RCW 84.14.040 and provided examples from other cities. There was no public comment Council continued to support the Multi -Family Tax Exemption with lingering concerns about the eight-year exemption. Staff was asked for more examples from other cities on the impacts of the exemptions and whether the requirements could be modified to require a certain percentage of low to moderate income units. There was one question about the removal of part of RTA 6 crossing Sims Way or improving the safety crossing. There was consensus to remove from Area 6, the Sea Breeze property. NEW BUSINESS Resolution 18-031 Adopting a Policy of Confidentiality of Library Transactions and Patron Files Library Director Melody Sky Eisler gave the staff report on the recommendation by the Library Advisory Board to approve the policy. There was no public comment. Motion: Ariel Speser moved to approve Resolution 18-031 Adopting a Policy of Confidentiality of Library Transactions and Patron Confidentiality. Amy Howard seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Resolution 18-032 authorizing BERK Consulting Contract for a Library Levels of Service Analysis Ms. Mitchell relayed the City Manager's support for conducting the level of service analysis in informing future forecasting financial performance and community needs. Ms. Eisler gave the staff report and reviewed the scope of work which would be completed with a supplemental budget request. The report would come back to Council. There was no public comment. Motion. Pamela Adams moved to approve Resolution 18-032 authorizing BERK Consulting Contract for a Library Levels of Service Analysis. Amy Howard seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. City Council Business Meeting June 28, 2018 Page 4 of 6 PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT City Recognition as Sponsor for Habitat House Mayor Stinson reviewed the request from Habitat for Humanity for sponsorship of a habitat house due to City support through fee deferrals. Jamie Maciejewski of Habitat for Humanity thanked the City for the partnership support that has made building homes possible. She encouraged Council attendance at the house dedication ceremony in the Birkenfeld Community across from Seaport Landing. Councilmember Ariel Speser was recognized for assisting with the Women Build. Mayor Stinson also reported on the following- - Late breaking opportunity to utilize surplus buildings from the school district property would not progress due to a lack of time for due diligence. - Completion of the entrance audit and Councilmember Gray's request to include a review of Homeward Bound financing. - North Sound Alliance passenger ferry group efforts to introduce a ferry mosquito fleet to Kingston. - Port Townsend STEM Sea Dragons, the underwater robotics team winning a regional competition and resulting in an international meet in King County. - July 2 Council meeting would likely be cancelled due to absences and proximity to the holiday. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Ms. Mitchell reported on the following - Wrapping up the State auditor field work with the report expected mid July. - City staff recruitment and replacement impacting web development. - New City Attorney Heidi Greenwood arrival July 9. SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR STUDY SESSION There were none. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL Mr. Faber reported representing the City at the Pride in the Park event, where a joint proclamation with the County was presented. Ms. Sandoval recognized the Pride flag displayed at City Hall. Mr. Gray noted that Discovery Bay Brewing Company just opened. He suggested Council consider reenacting the deferral of City B&O tax for new businesses. Ms. Speser suggested Council receive an update on Fire Annexation. Mayor Stinson reported the first Joint Fire Board meeting to discuss fire annexation is June 27. Ms. Howard announced she would be representing the City as a delegate at the AWC conference. ADJOURN City Council Business Meeting June 28, 2018 Page 5 of 6 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m. Attest: o Joanna Sanders, MMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting June 28, 2018 Page 6 of 6