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HomeMy WebLinkAbout031819 CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF MARCH 18, 2019 CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 18th day of March 2019 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 City Manager David Timmons, Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell, Public Works Director Greg Lanning, Assistant City Engineer Samantha Harper, Parks and Community Services Director Alex Wisniewski, Senior Planner John McDonagh, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Item C under special presentations MCS Counseling Service would be postponed to a future meeting. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Proclamation — 30th Anniversary for Sound Experience Susan Brittain of Sound Experience and Captain Gordon Simms from the Adventuress accepted the proclamation. Proclamation — Kiwanis International Day David Crozier President of Kiwanis Club of Port Townsend, Mary Crozier President Elect, and club member Melanie Bozak accepted the proclamation. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment Todd Wexman spoke about double taxation of solid waste fees through the county via tax and city fees. Doug Milholland spoke about his previous comments and desire for Council to join in passing a resolution on the elimination of nuclear weapons. City Council Business Meeting March 18, 2019 Page 1 of 6 Fayette Krause submitted a proposal and urged Council action on signing beach entries at Point Hudson and Fort Worden regarding the leashing of animals and City enforcement of leash laws. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 162183 through 162241 in the amount $515,016.64 Voucher 583 in the amount of$800.00 Electronic Funds Transfer in the amount of$28.00 Resolution 19-027 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Quit Claim Deed to Release City Interest in Jefferson County Tax Parcel Numbers 001-034-015 and 01-034-017 Interim Appointment of Deborah Stinson and Amy Howard as Alternate for East Jefferson Fire Rescue Board Resolution 19-028 Authorizing the Addition of a Full-Time Employee as an Administrative Support Specialist to Parks, Recreation and Community Services in Anticipation of a Future Budget Amendment Ordinance 3220 Vacating a 10-foot Wide Portion of the 30th Street Right-of- Way Lying Immediately North of Lots 1, 2 & 3, Block 20, Hasting's 3rd Addition; and Establishing an Effective Date Tasking the Council Finance & Budget Committee with Reviewing the Solid Waste Proposal Terms and Alternative Options to the Current Proposal Resolution 19-029 Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Submit an Application to the Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) for Aid in Financing the Costs of Public Facilities Consisting of 7th Street Corridor Construction Motion: David Faber moved to approve the consent agenda as written (Ms. Sandoval recused herself on Item E because of a relationship with parties on the Street Vacation Ordinance 3220). Ariel Speser seconded. Vote. motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING Ordinance 3219 Adopting the 2019 Stormwater Management Plan City Council Business Meeting March 18, 2019 Page 2 of 6 Mayor Stinson reviewed the public hearing procedures. Assistant City Engineer Samantha Harper gave background on previous briefings and public comment to date. Staffs written response to those comments was provided. Staffs recommendation is to keep references to the 2005 Ecology manual. The implementation plan references the need to prepare key drainage ways regulations. Public Comment., Michael Anderson spoke in opposition to plan adoption, which he indicated does not address drainage problems around the city. The Rainier Street corridor should be addressed through a utility district. He urged not abandoning elements of the 1987 report. Ms. Harper responded with explanation of the funding mechanism for the Rainier regional stormwater facility. Mr. Timmons made several comments about the 1999 draft stormwater plan and Ordinance 2708 adopted in October of 1999 that repealed the funding mechanism for stormwater and incorporated 1996 Comprehensive Plan policies. He also spoke about the Moss Adams stormwater audit conducted at that same time. Ms. Harper referenced Table 6-10 comprehensive planning studies and future impacts. She responded to questions about fees and charges. When asked about the possibility of adding references to impacts to downtown areas due to storm events and impacts of climate change, Mr. Timmons suggested addressing these issues in the next update of the Shoreline Master Program. Public Works Director Greg Lanning provided an explanation of financing plan for Rainier regional stormwater facility. Mayor Stinson closed public testimony and then closed the public hearing. Mr. Timmons clarified that Council would amend the stormwater utility rates in a separate action. Motion: David Faber moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3219 Adopting the Stormwater Management Plan. Michelle Sandoval seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE NEW BUSINESS Acceptance of Donation for Dog Park at Mountain View Commons Councilmember Gray recused himself from this discussion as a member of Dog Recreation on the Peninsula (DROP). Parks Recreation and Community Services Director Alex Wisniewski gave the staff report on the donation for the development of a dog park at MountainView City Council Business Meeting March 18, 2019 Page 3 of 6 Commons. This goal is outlined in the Parks Functional Plan and he noted deficiencies in the current off-leash area at Chetzemoka Park. He addressed questions about YMCA future building plans at that site, size of area, and ongoing monitoring and general facility maintenance. He is proposing a four-foot fence versus six-foot fence. There are no proposed changes to the current off leash area. Public Comment: The following individuals spoke in support of a dog park: Maryann Tapiro, Ed Robeau, Kim Carver, Warren Smith, Susan Willis, and Virginia Carpentier. Jeannie McMacken of the Peninsula Daily News asked how many dogs are licensed, who is maintaining the dog park, and the hours. Mr. Wisniewski said city staff are responsible for maintenance, no numbers were available on numbers of licensed, and hours would be dawn to dusk. There was recognition of the generous donation and additional Council comments in support. Motion: Ariel Speser moved to approve accepting the donation for a dog park at Mountain View Commons and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement (Mr. Gray recused). David Faber seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Resolution 19-030 Authorizing the City Manager to Bid and Sign all Contracts for Construction of the Complete Street Projects within the Approved Budget Ms. Harper gave the staff report on the three proposed complete street projects that have been funded through a Transportation Improvement Board grant. The projects are curb ramps at Adams Street and Washington, Uptown Curb Ramps at Harrison and Washington Streets, and a sidewalk on 9th Street between Grant and Hancock. Public Comment: There were none.. Motion: Ariel Speser moved to approve Resolution 19-030 Authorizing the City Manager to Bid and Sign all Contracts for Construction of the Complete Street Projects within the Approved Budget. Amy Howard seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Resolution 19-031 Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Design Contract for Emergency Shoreline Repairs in Various Downtown Area Street Ends Ms. Harper reviewed the projects for the shoreline restoration work and described repairs needed in each location. There was no public comment. Motion: Deborah Stinson moved to approve Resolution 19-031 Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Design Contract for Emergency Shoreline Repairs in Various Downtown Area Street Ends. Pamela Adams seconded. City Council Business Meeting March 18, 2019 Page 4 of 6 Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Ordinance 3221 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 Mr. Timmons gave the staff report. One amendment from the previous ordinance was noted to the PTMC 17.16.020 use table under multi-family residential uses. The change reflects that regulations allow single structures in the R-II zone to contain more than 4 dwelling units pursuant to a conditional use permit that will be processed as a Type II application. A Type II application requires legal notice and a final decision by the Director of Development Services. There was no public comment. Motion: David Faber moved to approve waiving Council Rules and approving Ordinance 3221 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. Amy Howard seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Stinson reported attending a two-day regional symposium on broadband. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Olympic Gravity Water System lease termination letter Mr. Timmons provided a draft letter of notice to Port Townsend Paper Corporation regarding upcoming lease negotiations. There would not be an extension of existing terms. Staff is also directed to look at finalizing rates and fee structure, installing a water meter, and develop a transition plan. He also reported on the following: - AWC Board is recruiting for an at-large position. - Meeting with representative Kilmer on the Maritime Heritage Legislation to Promote Washington tourism - Cherry Street foundation work was delayed until April due to a contractor injury - 7th Street project CERB grant and another grant from the Economic Development Administration - Police Department is down two officers City Council Business Meeting March 18, 2019 Page 5 of 6 - Many applicants for the Administrative Assistant for parks - Adams Street closure and a recommendation would be forthcoming SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR STUDY SESSION Ms. Sandoval asked for clarification on matters where the Mayor should be the spokesperson for Council. Mr. Timmons clarified that staff just finished a revision to Council rules to better clarify this that could come to the Committee on Committees. There was consensus of Council to address as an InBox item a nuclear weapons ban. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m. Attest: Joanna Sanders, MMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting March 18, 2019 Page 6 of 6