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HomeMy WebLinkAbout090319CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 3rd day of September 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 Interim City Manager Nora Mitchell, City Attorney Heidi Greenwood, Development Services Director Lance Bailey, Public Works Director Greg Lanning, Police Chief Michael Evans, Parks Recreation and Community Services Director Alex Wisniewski, Library Manager Keith Darrock, Civil Engineer Laura Parsons, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Item C Resolution 19-076 was moved from the Consent Agenda to New Business. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment Ellen O'Shea spoke in favor of Council's correspondence on the glyphosate matter and distributed a newsletter by the Kitsap Environmental Coalition. Kees Kolff invited Council to The Recyclery's Tour De Forts event coming up on Saturday, October 5. He asked for City sponsorship of the event that support youth programs. Liz Berman as a resident living near McPherson spoke about safety concerns due to speed and urged having sidewalks on that road. City staff response Ms. Mitchell said the City would provide the same sponsorship for The Recyclery as it has in previous years. Public Works Director Greg Lanning provided an update on the water testing that occurred announcing there was no detection of glyphosate in either the first or second test. Related to Ms. Berman's concerns, he recognized the need for a sidewalk on McPherson. City Council Business Meeting September 3, 2019 Page 1 of 5 CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 163535 through 163616 in the amount of $325,637.60 Vouchers 595 through 596 in the amount of $289.50 Electronic Funds Transfer in the amount of $157,556.61 Approval of Minutes: July 15, August 5 and August 12, 2019 Motion: David Faber moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance 3232 Related to Development Regulations Within the Rainier Street Subarea, Amending the Zoning Map and Adding a New Chapter 17.31 "Rainier Street Upper Sims Way Subarea" to the Port Townsend Municipal Code Development Services Director Lance Bailey gave the report including the changes made as directed from the last meeting as detailed in the agenda bill. He also distributed an updated map with the only change being the title. He responded to questions about formula stores and the conditional use permit required for general retail for spaces over 10,000 s.f. Mayor Stinson recognized the significant staff efforts in bringing forward the subarea plan and development regulations for adoption. Motion: David Faber moved to approve Ordinance 3232 Related to Development Regulations Within the Rainier Street Subarea, Amending the Zoning Map and Adding a New Chapter 17.31 "Rainier Street Upper Sims Way Subarea" to the Port Townsend Municipal Code. Amy Howard seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS 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 Public Works Director Greg Lanning gave the briefing describing this proposed property purchase to further protect and provide a buffer for City Lake. He fielded questions of where additional parcels might be for sale. Funds to purchase would come from the water utility. Some discussion occurred about whether the City could add a deed restriction on not harvesting timber. Public Comment: City Council Business Meeting September 3, 2019 Page 2 of 5 Ellen O'Shea spoke in favor of this property purchase and for a deed restriction on cutting the trees. Ms. Mitchell and Ms. Greenwood advised not attempting to renegotiate the terms at this time until staff could further investigate the best method. Motion. David Faber moved to approve directing staff to investigate the process of putting a deed restriction on the proposed property and engaging with sellers Robert and Kathy Francis for further action. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Resolution 19-076 Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Purchase and Maintenance of a Portable Audio/Visual Recording System (Police Body Cameras) Police Chief Michael Evans gave the staff proposal for the body -mounted camera system. Cloud -storage redaction software is included in the price as is the cloud storage for the video. Ms. Mitchell noted this purchase would allow the same platform across all officers and there is support from the police sergeants. Chief Evans responded to questions about video coverage and he indicated that the existing dash camera equipment would be decommissioned with this purchase. There was no public comment, Motion: David Faber moved to approve Resolution 19-076 Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Purchase and Maintenance of a Portable Audio/Visual Recording System (Police Body Cameras). Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Advisory Board Work Plan Staff Report Review (Arts Commission, Library Advisory Board, Active Transportation Advisory Board, and Parks Recreation and Tree Advisory Board) Ms. Mitchell introduced the topic and said staff is hopeful there would be an opportunity in early 2020 for Council to meet with the boards and commissions. Library Manager Keith Darrock gave the briefing on the Library Advisory Board draft work plan. Civil Engineer Laura Parsons reviewed the current Active Transportation Advisory Board (ATAB) work plan and their proposed 2020 work plan. Ms. Mitchell suggested there may need to be improved definition of the roles of the ATAB and the new Council Transportation Committee. Mayor Stinson asked for some consistency across areas of the City regarding the Walk Your Wheels item. Parks Recreation and Community Services Director Alex Wisniewski reviewed the new items in addition to carry over items as written. Michelle Sandoval as the Council City Council Business Meeting September 3, 2019 Page 3 of 5 liaison for the Arts Commission spoke about the presented work plan and said there might need to be an overarching art plan or philosophy to guide their future work. Public Comment: Arts Commission Vice Chair Nhattaleah Nichols spoke about the community activities the Arts Commission has funded. An outreach event is scheduled for October 25 to explain the new system for applying for PTAC grants. Berk Consulting Parks Recreation and Open Space Plan Briefing Mr. Wisniewski gave the staff briefing on the kick-off meeting and indicated the plan should be presented for approval in March 2020. He addressed questions about the vision workshops and system plan workshop. Resolution 19-074 Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Professional Services Agreements with Appraisal Group of the Northwest and Integra Realty Resources to Provide On -Call Appraisal and Appraisal Review Services and Rescinding Resolution 19-071 Ms. Mitchell noted that this corrects the previous resolution where the incorrect firm was listed. There was no public comment. Motion: David Faber moved to approve Resolution 19-074 Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Professional Services Agreements with Appraisal Group of the Northwest and Integra Realty Resources to Provide On -Call Appraisal and Appraisal Review Services and Rescinding Resolution 19-071. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Stinson reviewed the letters of support provided in the packet. Two of the letters were on the aerial spraying of glyphosate, a letter of support for Port Townsend Film Festival improvements to the American Legion Hall, support for ShowerAround, and support for a First Federal Community Foundation grant for Stronger Towns program called The Production Alliance. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Ms. Mitchell reported that the resolution on Substitute House Bill 1406 to Adopt Legislation Authorizing a Sales and Use Tax for Affordable and Supportive Housing will be coming to Council for adoption after first being scheduled for approval by Jefferson County. She spoke today with City Manager John Mauro about his relocation plans. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL City Council Business Meeting September 3, 2019 Page 4 of 5 There is an open house at 4:30 p.m. at the Library for the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization. The topic is the draft Regional Transportation Plan. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m, Attest: Joanna Sanders, MMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting September 3, 2019 Page 5 of 5