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HomeMy WebLinkAbout010620CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF JANUARY 6, 2020 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 6th day of January 2020 in Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Deputy Mayor David Faber called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. OATH OF OFFICE: DAVID FABER, AMY HOWARD, MONICA MICKHAGER, AND OWEN ROWE City Clerk Joanna Sanders administered the ceremonial oath of office to David Faber, Amy Howard, Monica MickHager, and Owen Rowe. The official oath was administered previously so that the Councilmembers could take office on January 1. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Pamela Adams, David Faber, Amy Howard, Monica MickHager, Owen Rowe, Ariel Speser, and Michelle Sandoval. Staff members present were City Manager John Mauro, City Attorney Heidi Greenwood, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders. AUTHORIZE TELEPHONIC PARTICIPATION BY ARIEL SPESER Motion: David Faber moved to approve Authorizing Ariel Speser to Participate and Vote by Teleconference During the January 6, 13 and 21, 2020 Meetings. Amy Howard seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: MAYOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR City Clerk Joanna Sanders called for nominations from the floor for the position of Mayor. David Faber nominated Michelle Sandoval. Owen Rowe nominated Amy Howard who respectfully declined the nomination. There were no further nominations. The vote was called and Michelle Sandoval was elected Mayor by unanimous voice vote, 7-0. At 6:39 p.m., the Clerk called for a recess for the purpose of a break to reconfigure the seating. At 6:40 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Sandoval as presiding officer. Mayor Sandoval asked for nominations from the floor for the office of Deputy Mayor. Ms. Adams nominated David Faber. Ms. MickHager nominated Owen Rowe. There were no further nominations. Paper ballots were then distributed and collected by the Clerk to members in attendance and forwarded to Mayor Sandoval City Council Business Meeting January 6, 2020 Page 1 of 4 who then obtained a voice vote from Ms. Speser. David Faber was elected Deputy Mayor by a vote of 5-2. At 6:45 p.m., Mayor Sandoval called a brief recess for the purpose of a break for pictures and welcoming of new Councilmembers. At 6:52 p.m., the meeting was reconvened. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment Rebecca Ramsey of the Port Townsend Psychedelic Society spoke about their work on a joint city and county resolution. The resolution asks that no funds be expended for pursuing criminal charges against individuals associated with various psychedelics. Colin Adams spoke in support of a psychedelic resolution. Heather McRae -Woolf spoke about the death of Warren Shelly Rose and asked for a moment of silence. Jerome Druen spoke about his ideas for repairs of the top of Haller Fountain stairs. Jim Todd agreed with correctly repairing the top of the Haller Fountain steps. Larry Dennison congratulated new Councilmembers and those reelected and spoke of concerns about the conditions of the City streets and the need for repairs. City staff response John Mauro acknowledged the public comments CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Approval of Minutes: December 2, 2019 Motion: David Faber moved to approve the consent agenda without the approval of the Bills, Claims and Warrants the list of which was inadvertently omitted from materials distributed. Amy Howard seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Council Committee Assignments City Council Business Meeting January 6, 2020 Page 2 of 4 City Manager John Mauro noted that Council could either choose to discuss or review the assignments at the upcoming Council meeting or retreat later in the month. Mayor Sandoval instructed Councilmembers to contact her to express particular interest in all committee and liaison assignments. In the meantime, newly seated Councilmembers could assume attendance at outside boards meetings of the former members they replace. Amy Howard noted that AWC City Action Days are the last two days of January and she volunteered to represent the City. Resolution 20-002 Adopting the 2020 State Legislative Agenda Mr. Mauro gave a briefing on the resolution with the stated agenda items. There was no public comment. Motion: David Faber moved to approve Resolution 20-002 Adopting the 2020 State Legislative Agenda with the modification to the Creative District language proposed by Councilmember Rowe, including formatting changes as discussed. Amy Howard seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Ordinance 3244 Adopting Legislation to Authorize a Sales and Use Tax for Affordable and Supportive Housing in Accordance with Substitute House Bill 1406 Councilmember Faber reviewed the agenda item. Liz Berman as a local member asked question. Ms. Sandoval briefed on the actions by the Housing Task Force and Joint Oversight Board. Motion: David Faber moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3244 Adopting Legislation to Authorize a Sales and Use Tax for Affordable and Supportive Housing in Accordance with Substitute House Bill 1406. Amy Howard seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Resolution 20-001, Authorizing the City Manager to Amend the Interlocal Agreement with Jefferson County to Support Affordable Housing and Homeless Housing Programs Pursuant to RCW 36.22.178, RCW 36.22.179, and RCW 36.22.179 City Attorney Heidi Greenwood gave the briefing as stated in the agenda bill. There was no public comment. Motion: David Faber moved to approve Resolution 20-001 Authorizing the City Manager to Amend the Interlocal Agreement with Jefferson County to Support City Council Business Meeting January 6, 2020 Page 3 of 4 Affordable Housing and Homeless Housing Programs Pursuant to RCW 36.22.178, RCW 36.22.179, and RCW 36.22.1791. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Motion: Pamela Adams moved to approve Amy Howard as City Representative at AWC City Action Days. Owen Rowe seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Mayor Sandoval confirmed there would be a Council Retreat at the January 27 meeting. She also requested an update on Adams Street. Mr. Mauro confirmed that matter is scheduled tentatively for January 21. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Mauro provided a detailed briefing on highlights from departments as well as City Manager meetings, activities, and upcoming Council meeting topics. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL Ms. Speser agreed to share at the scheduled InBox Review information from an Oakland, California councilmember on their jurisdiction's ordinance on the topic of psychedelics. Ms. MickHager made comments about her new role on Council. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m. Attest: K-�: , -� 4-1 Joa na Sanders, MMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting January 6, 2020 Page 4 of 4