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Home My WebLink About070119 CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF JULY 1, 2019 CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in special session on the 1st day of July 2019 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 Amy Howard, Michelle Sandoval, Ariel Speser, and Deborah Stinson with Pamela Adams, David Faber, and Robert Gray excused. Staff members present were Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell, City Attorney Heidi Greenwood, Planning Director Lance Bailey, City Engineer David Peterson, Finance Director Sheila Danielson, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There were none. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: JEFFERSON COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT Jefferson County Conservation District Manager Al Cairns presented his proposal for the expansion of rates and changes to include City residents by annexing the City into the Conservation District. He urged adopting a resolution agreeing to redraw the district boundary. The alternative would be to enter into an interlocal for service delivery for a fee for service arrangement which would be roughly $32,352 versus $29,000 through redistricting. The City would gain a position on the Board of Supervisors and he explained the process of electing positions on the body. During Council questions, he listed examples of technical assistance calls received and explained the benefits and type of capital projects funded (replacing undersized culverts, livestock exclusion fencing, and regrading a stream). City residents do not currently pay any fee for these services (compared to county residents varying fee is on tax bill by parcel type). There are no streams on the Quimper Peninsula, but there is wetland flow to Quimper Wildlife corridor and a wetland restoration project is possible. He reviewed the rate structure exempting seniors and low income individuals. There was Council interest in discussing at a future meeting a resolution for redistricting and comparative information on the interlocal agreement option. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC City Council Business Meeting July 1, 2019 Page 1 of 4 Public comment Rose Harris spoke about the housing shortage caused by the eviction of residents in the water wing at Admiralty Apartments. Rick Jahnke spoke about Conservation District services and collaboration benefitting the City. City staff response Mr. Bailey explained the shoring by Admiralty Apartments. Conditions in parts of the building are worse than thought and are currently not going to allow building access. A customer assistance meeting is planned to review potential scenarios. He urged concerned residents to contact the on-site property manager through their website. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 162882 through 163030 in the amount of $422,888.32 Electronic Funds Transfer in the amount of $25,167.84 Approval of Minutes: None Resolution 19-058 Authorizing the City Manager to Award and Sign a Public Works Contract for the 2019 City-Wide Striping Resolution 19-059 Appointing Authorized Signature Authority for Public Depository and Withdrawal Banking Services for the City of Port Townsend, Washington Motion: Ariel Speser moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Amy Howard seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 4-0 by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING Ordinance 3229 Adopting Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Related to the Rainier St/Upper Sims Way Subarea Plan and Amending Chapter 4 (Land Use) of the Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan and the Land Use Map Mayor Stinson read the rules of procedure for the public hearing. There were no Council member financial or property issues to disclose in connection with this matter. City Council Business Meeting July 1, 2019 Page 2 of 4 Development Services Director Lance Bailey explained that proposed amendments are allowed outside the annual amendment process. The Planning Commission has approved findings, conclusions and recommendations and he reviewed the background, public process, and proposed mix of uses under discussion and review by the consultant AHBL. The ordinance would adopt language in Chapter 4 of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use element. Changes recommended by the Planning Commission were summarized: Exhibit A - Goals and Policies were changed under Recreation, Parks and Open Space and Utility Chapters to add a sentence "to ensure adequate public restrooms are provided...." Exhibit B allows adoption of development regulations and zoning changes to ensure consistency. Exhibit C shows the future land use map changes. The cross-hatched areas on the zoning map are to be discussed after the Planning Commission completes its review of the development regulations and may come back August 5 for the Council hearing. The sub area plan would be adopted as an additional appendix to the Comprehensive Plan. The Mayor closed the public testimony. Motion: Michelle Sandoval moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3229 Adopting Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Related to the Rainier St/Upper Sims Way Subarea Plan and Amending Chapter 4 (Land Use) of the Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan and the Land Use Map. Amy Howard seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 4-0 by voice vote. Mayor Stinson closed the public hearing. NEW BUSINESS Resolution 19-060 Establishing the City of Port Townsend Library Internet Policy Library Director Melody Sky Eisler briefed Council on the development of the proposed policy. The purpose is to ensure access to digital information service and networks as a core public library service. Motion: Ariel Speser moved to approve Resolution 19-060 Establishing the City of Port Townsend Library Internet Policy. Amy Howard seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 4-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Stinson reported attending the following events: -Meeting on a Creative District with the Washington Arts Commission -Hamm radio operators field day -Meeting with Public Utility District on a broadband initiative -Farewell event for City Manager David Timmons -Opening of the Chetzemoka interpretive trail City Council Business Meeting July 1, 2019 Page 3 of 4 Mayor Stinson announced that the executive recruiter has had communications with John Mauro. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Nora Mitchell reported that the City is anxious to hear a response from the recruiter about Mr. Mauro's decision. Staff has been supportive of her in the transition. She noted that the months of July and August are proving to be a difficulty time to get Council Committee meetings scheduled. SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR STUDY SESSION Mayor Stinson noted that special business meeting is scheduled for July 8. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL Ms. Howard reported that the City was cited as an example of code audit at the AWC Conference four-hour housing session. She also met with representative regarding the tiny house village in Olympia, and represented the City on the AWC nominating committee. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Attest: Joanna Sanders, MMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting July 1, 2019 Page 4 of 4