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HomeMy WebLinkAbout090418CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 4th day of September 2018 in 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, Ariel Speser, and Deborah Stinson with Michelle Sandoval excused. Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney Heidi Greenwood, City Engineer David Peterson, Senior Planner John McDonagh, Public Works Director Greg Lanning, Development Services Director Lance Bailey, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Alex Wisniewski, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Item C. Resolution 18-046 Approving the 2018 Work Plan for the Non -Motorized Transportation Advisory Board of the Consent Agenda was moved to Item D under New Business. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Ecology Bio -Solids and Wastewater Treatment Plants Outstanding Performance Awards Pat Bailey of Ecology was present to present awards, Mayor Stinson and Mr. Timmons recognized staffs efforts. Bliss Morris, Public Works Operations Manager Wastewater Treatment and Composting, recognized others on the City team who contributed to the award: Dave Rodia, Bob Mackey, and Mark Bartkus of the Wastewater Treatment Facility and Jim Aman and Josh Graves of the Composting Facility. He also recognized former Operations Manager John Merchant for his leadership for the prior 20 years. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment City Council Business Meeting September 4, 2018 Page 1 of 6 Bill Wolfe urged expanding public access to Library internet and electrical access outside the facility and allowing liability waivers to Police when assisting citizens with locked keys in the car. He was concerned Big Belly containers do not accept glass. Justine Gonzalez Berg spoke in support of prioritizing tax equity through preparation of an amicus brief. Arthur Rochester spoke in support of an amicus brief for a personal income tax. Bernie Donanberg spoke about tax equity and urged passing a resolution. City staff response City Manager David Timmons agreed to reach out to the City of Olympia on tax reform progress. Council could decide to bring the topic forward at the upcoming strategic planning retreat. He responded to recycling concerns noting the choice to focus on the most hazardous materials to the coastal environment. He reminded of the policy decision on electrical use. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 160570 through 160575 in the amount of $146,867.64 Vouchers 160626 through 160670 in the amount of $184,443.82 Electronic Funds Transfer in the amount of $25,217.58 Vouchers 572 through 574 in the amount of $370.00 Approval of Minutes: July 16 and August 6, 2018 Motion: David Faber moved to approve the consent agenda with removal of Item C. Resolution 18-046 to New Business. Minutes of August 6, page 5, second to last paragraph would be amended to read 'Robert Gray asked for a report of code compliance enforcement at a Council work session. " Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING Street Vacation Application LUP18-025 for a portion of 30th Street right-of-way between Holcomb and Gise Streets Mayor Stinson read the rules of procedure for the public hearing. No financial or property disclosures were made in connection with this matter. Senior Planner John McDonagh gave the staff report as written. He and City Engineer David Peterson responded to Council questions, including the trail reconstruction to address the steep slope with a potential switch back. City Council Business Meeting September 4, 2018 Page 2 of 6 Christine Jacobsen spoke in support of the street vacation. Mayor Stinson closed public testimony and the public hearing, Motion: David Faber moved to approve the Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions for LUP18-025 and to direct staff to prepare an ordinance approving the requested vacation once all required conditions have been met. Robert Gray seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance 3204 Related to Designating Landis Lane as the Street Name for the Alley Within Block 20, Hastings 3rd Addition Mr. McDonagh reviewed the recommendation to pass an ordinance to name the alley to serve interior lots of Landis Lane. The request to waive Council rules and adopt would allow applicants to begin their permitting. Clarifying questions related to access to future development of lots in that area and City responsibility for road maintenance. Public Comment: Christine Jacobson and Ben Bauermeister spoke about inconsistencies in street names and the discontiguous nature of many roads. They urged naming the street Dorothy Lane versus Landis Lane. Mr. McDonagh noted that extending Landis Lane with the name Dorothy Lane would not likely be an issue as long as the road is mapped. With that change, he requested a contingency of the approval whereby applicants would pay for creation and installation of the street sign. Motion. Ariel Speser moved to approve waiving Council Rules and adopting Ordinance 3204 Related to Designating Dorothy Lane as the Street Name for the Alley Within Block 20, Hastings 3rd Addition (including the condition that petitioners would purchase and install the street sign). Amy Howard seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. City Attorney Heidi Greenwood noted the ordinance would be further amended to strike the 4th whereas clause and make the name change consistent throughout the ordinance. Resolution 18-047 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with National Golf Foundation Consulting, Inc. for a Comprehensive Analysis of Port Townsend Golf Course Operations City Manager David Timmons gave background and history on the golf course. He spoke to the need for the analysis to arrive at recommendations and options. The project would be a joint effort between Public Works and Parks. He responded City Council Business Meeting September 4, 2018 Page 3 of 6 to Council questions about golf course revenues, well monitoring, and the lease expiring on December 31, 2020. There was no public comment. Motion: David Faber moved to approve Resolution 18-047 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with National Golf Foundation Consulting, Inc. for a Comprehensive Analysis of Port Townsend Golf Course Operations. Ariel Speser seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Ordinance 3205 Amending Port Townsend Municipal Code Chapter 17.16 and 17.18 Relating to Interim Land Use Regulations and Providing that the Interim Regulations, Unless Extended, will Sunset on the Earlier of Six (6) Months from the Date of Adoption of this Ordinance or the Adoption of Regulations that Supersede this Ordinance and Authorizing Setting a Date for a Public Hearing. Development Services Director Lance Bailey gave the staff report. He spoke about the design obstacle associated with the requirement for the 12 -foot ceiling height on the ground floor. A public hearing would be held within sixty days. Council could decide to make the regulations permanent if desired. In that case, this and other zoning amendments could be forwarded to the Planning Commission for review. He responded to clarifying questions about ceiling height for commercial structures and noted the changes would provide more flexibility for developers. He also addressed cost efficiencies of building one eight -unit versus two four -unit complexes and multi -family requirements in R -IV zoning. On behalf of the Ad Hoc Committee on Housing, Councilmembers Faber and Howard reiterated the recommendation that the regulations be interim until such time as a more thorough review of zoning limitations in R -II could be conducted and to avoid any unintended consequences. Public Comment: Coe Hutchinson spoke in support of affordable housing. He asked when and what the forum would be for public comment outside the planned unit development (PUD) process by Homeward Bound to address drainage, site plan and property exchange. Mr. Bailey responded that parking and stormwater work would be reviewed as part of the building permit. Public Works would address those processes. He reviewed PTMC language related to minor and major conditional uses, noting a minor conditional use is a type II permit requiring notice to area neighbors, but not a public hearing. It is also an administrative decision appealable to the hearing examiner. Mr. Timmons noted his understanding that Homeward Bound intends to seek approval to build the four units and then return later under a PUD for the additional units, including the property exchange. They also intend to hold a public meeting. City Council Business Meeting September 4, 2018 Page 4 of 6 There were further comments in favor of the interim regulations exclusive of the benefit to any particular project and easing permitting processes in general. Another comment was that current limitations in the R -II zone appear to incentivize environmentally destructive construction practices and well as limit the ability to create affordable housing. Motion: David Faber moved to approve waiving Council Rules and Adopting Ordinance 3205 Amending Pon` Townsend Municipal Code Chapter 17.16 and 17.18 Relating to Interim Land Use Regulations and Providing that the Interim Regulations, Unless Extended, will Sunset on the Earlier of Six (6) Months from the Date of Adoption of this Ordinance or the Adoption of Regulations that Supersede this Ordinance and Authorizing Setting a Date for a Public Hearing. Amy Howard seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. RESOLUTION 18-046 APPROVING THE 2018 WORK PLAN FOR THE NON - MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD AND DIRECTING THE BOARD TO ASSIST STAFF AS REQUESTED TO IMPLEMENT THE WORK PLAN City Engineer David Peterson noted the proposed work plan was reviewed and prioritized by the Non -motorized Transportation Advisory Board. It is being presented to Council for approval. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Alex Wisniewski and Mr. Peterson responded to questions about Section 2 of the resolution and the last paragraph of Exhibit A, Work Plan. It was noted that the work plan now lists ongoing volunteer projects (referring to their establishing Resolution 01- 017). There was a concern that no member volunteer should be tasked to provide volunteer labor. Discussion ensued about a recommendation to add Section 3 to state the same and to amend Section 2 to read the same as in the Parks Recreation and Tree Advisory Board resolution. Mr. Timmons noted that no volunteer is required as part of their advisory board responsibilities to do physical labor. City staff support the volunteer efforts to organize and safely carry out trail projects. Additional council comments were that approving the work plan as vetted by committees is supportive of their desires and efforts. It was noted that the Ad Hoc Committee on Committees would be working on suggested modifications to the establishing resolutions. Public comment: Debbie Jahnke encouraged finding funding for a volunteer coordinator and to including public comment at the Council's upcoming retreat. Motion: Robert Gray moved to approve Resolution 18-046 Approving the 2018 Work Plan for the Non -Motorized Transportation Advisory Board and Directing the Board to Assist Staff as Requested to Implement the Work Plan (as submitted with striking last sentence in Exhibit A and in the same paragraph changing the word "them" to "the City Council Business Meeting September 4, 2018 Page 5 of 6 board" and amending Resolution Section 2 to as indicated). Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Stinson reported on the following: - Participating in conference call with U.S. Navy Whidbey Island on Section 106 negotiations. - Chamber event recognizing new staff at the Port Townsend School District - Reminder that Council surveys are needed for the upcoming Council Retreat CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Timmons reported on the following: - DSD Director and staff efforts addressing Salish School construction delays - Monitoring of City water supply - Website progress - Ad Hoc Committee on Housing progress on contract negotiations - Solid waste consulting contract coming forward, including a request for proposal - Letters of support to Jefferson County Housing Solution Network and KPTZ - Status of MountainView construction project SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR STUDY SESSION Before any Council discussion on tax equity initiatives, Mr. Faber recommended waiting until the direct review of the income tax lawsuit is accepted by the City of Seattle and until the City of Olympia has issued their brief. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL Mr. Gray recognized efforts by Bob Wheeler on starting a group called Olympic Neighbors on independent living for individuals with disabilities. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m. Attest: e Joanna Sanders, MMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting September 4, 2018 Page 6 of 6