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HomeMy WebLinkAbout091619CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 16th day of September 2019 in Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Mayor Deborah Stinson called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Pamela Adams, David Faber, Robert Gray, Michelle Sandoval, Ariel Speser, and Deborah Stinson with Amy Howard excused. Staff members present were Interim City Manager Nora Mitchell, City Attorney Heidi Greenwood, Public Works Director Greg Lanning, Development Services Director Lance Bailey, City Engineer David Peterson, Planning Manager Judy Surber, Library Director Melody Eisler, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Added under the City Manager's Report was Resolution 19-075 Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement. Public comment There were none. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 163617 through 163753 in the amount of $1,332,270.40 Voucher 597 in the amount of $125.50 Approval of Minutes: August 19 and September 3, 2019 Motion: David Faber moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Council Business Meeting September 16, 2019 Page 1 of 5 NEW BUSINESS Resolution 19-077 Accepting the Donation from the Estate of Karen Rachel McKee in the Amount of $40,000 for the Port Townsend Library Fund and $3,560 for the Port Townsend Library Collection and Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Donation Agreement Library Director Melody Eisler read the obituary for Karen Rachel and reviewed the general unrestricted donation provided. There was no public comment Motion: David Faber moved to approve Resolution 19-077 Accepting the Donation from the Estate of Karen Rachel McKee in the Amount of $40, 000 for the Port Townsend Library Fund and $3,560 for the Port Townsend Library Collection and Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Donation Agreement. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Ordinance 3233 Adding Section 9.08.020 (W) to the Port Townsend Municipal Code Relating to Public Nuisances to Include the Feeding of Wildlife City Attorney Heidi Greenwood gave the staff presentation, noting the focus would be on education and voluntary compliance and, if none, notices and orders could follow. In response to questions, she explained the appeal provision. She reported that the City has spoken with the Department of Fish and Wildlife concerning the deer population and their experience has been that various remedies provide only temporary relief. Mayor Stinson suggested that if desired, Council could put the deer population topic back on the InBox. There was no public comment. There was further Council discussion of situations that arise to the level of a public nuisance. Motion. Ariel Speser moved to approve first reading Ordinance 3233 Adding Section 9.08.020 (W) to the Port Townsend Municipal Code Relating to Public Nuisances to Include the Feeding of Wildlife. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried, 5-1 by voice vote, Robert Gray opposed. Resolution 19-078 Supporting the Formation of a Washington State Arts Commission Certified Creative District Library Director Melody Eisler gave the staff report on the resolution. MainStreet Board Member Kris Nelson explained the discussions that have taken place to date to make progress on this certification. MainStreet has volunteered to be the facilitator and fiscal agent. City Council Business Meeting September 16, 2019 Page 2 of 5 Ms. Eisler noted that it is believed the subarea plan could be added to the district at a later time once it is established. There was no public comment. Motion. Michelle Sandoval moved to approve Resolution 19-078 Supporting the Formation of a Washington State Arts Commission Certified Creative District. David Faber seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Briefing on Low -Income Fee Deferrals and Housekeeping Amendments — Amending Port Townsend Municipal Code Chapters 3.15, 3.36, 13.02A, 13.03 and 20.09 Planning Manager Judy Surber gave the staff briefing reminding of her prior presentation on barriers to affordable housing. She also reviewed comments to date from Homeward Bound and Habitat for Humanity. She explained the limit on System Development Charges (SDC) deferrals is four units unless Council approves exceeding that cap. Council questions related to the cost of SDCs for single family residence and multi- family units. Regarding budget impacts, Interim City Manager Nora Mitchell noted that $10,000 has been placed in the housing fund per year to subsidize housing projects. There was no public comment. Toward the five-year plan to end homelessness, Council Housing Committee Chair Ms. Sandoval pointed out that to meet the goal of 270 units in Jefferson County by 2024, a subsidy of $675,000 a year would be needed by the community. There was further discussion about how to change the formula to incentivize multi -family developments and explore what other communities are doing. Staff agreed to explore alternatives on incentives. Briefing on the 2018 Facility Plan for a New Off -Shore Outfall and the Financial Assistance Applications for Funding the Final Design and Construction of the Sewer Outfall City Engineer David Peterson gave the staff report reviewing the proposed design concept for the outfall. He explained the figure illustrating kelp and eelgrass surveys. Staff would return to request formal Council plan approval and authorization on October 7. A SEPA process is also underway. Staff addressed Council questions related to the capital surcharge and the life of this outfall project. There was no public comment. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT City Council Business Meeting September 16, 2019 Page 3 of 5 Mayor Stinson reported on the following: Attendance at a Housing Solutions Network meeting through the Jefferson Community Foundation. Creative District meeting Meeting with the Secretary of the Navy regarding City concerns Council input was solicited on using a portion of the Council Reserve for the annual United Good Neighbors campaign contribution CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Update on Resolution 19-075 Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Other Purchase Documents with Robert and Kathleen Francis for the 9.42 Acres of Land Near City Lake Ms. Mitchell reported on staffs research into deed restrictions and she proposed completing the transaction by the end of the month. Council could take further separate action to restrict uses discussed previously through a conservation easement or code amendment. There was no public comment. Motion: David Faber moved to approve Resolution 19-075 Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Other Purchase Documents with Robert and Kathleen Francis for the 9.42 Acres of Land Near City Lake. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Ms. Mitchell also reported on the following: - the MountainView dog park opening last Friday. - Staff meetings on the YMCA and input of elected officials to be solicited in the coming months - Ethics complaint against Councilmember Faber has been dismissed by the hearing examiner - The budget process is progressing - Finance Manager Sheila Danielson has resigned to take another position SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR STUDY SESSION Robert Gray asked about the status of ADA improvements around the post office, asked for a report on the new graffiti on the site of the Hastings Building, and expressed concern about not streaming the PEG Access Channel 98. Public Works Director Greg Lanning responded that post office improvements are on staffs project list. City Attorney Heidi Greenwood noted a meeting is scheduled with the school district on the future of the station. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m. City Council Business Meeting September 16, 2019 Page 4 of 5 Attest: Joanna Sanders, MMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting September 16, 2019 Page 5 of 5