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Home My WebLink About090820 CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 8th day of September 2020 in the Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Mayor Michelle Sandoval called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Pam Adams, David Faber, Amy Howard, Monica MickHager, Owen Rowe, Michelle Sandoval, and Ariel Speser. Staff members present were City Manager John Mauro, City Attorney Heidi Greenwood, Development Services Director Lance Bailey, Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Mayor Sandoval noted that the scheduled second reading of Ordinance 3251 related to the Public Arts Program would be postponed to allow the Arts Commission more time to discuss the matter, She acknowledged receipt of roughly 100 public comments on a proposal for a downtown mural that Council has read. The reading of general public cornment would therefore be limitedto 30 minutes to give adequate time on other matters on the agenda. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment David Thielk spoke about complete streets. He noted Local 2020 submitted a letter on their suggestions. The following public comment was read into the record by the City Clerk: Joellen Rossouw supported BLM painting on Water Street Lynn Hisey spoke regarding graffiti on Water Street Madison Clevenger urged equality on street paintings Michael Clevenger urged adding Back the Blue mural Pat Durbin urged renewing the Golf Course lease Glen Martin urged reversing a cancellation of the Golf Course lease Bobbie Schaller Enfield spoke in support of keeping the Golf Course Philippa Mills proposed a September 11 first responders appreciation day Alisha Cigalotti urged protecting people of color Piper Corbett spoke on keeping streets open, calm and clear Amy Bartlett spoke about the Blue Lives Matter movement City Council Business Meeting September 8, 2020 Page 1 of 5 Doug Nellis spoke about concerns about the Blue Lives Matter rally Angela Gyurko spoke about public art Michelle Raymond opposed a Blue Lives matter mural Ramon Dailey opposed a Blue Lives matter mural Lois Jasmer supported Back the Blue banner Diana Clausen objected to a Blue Lives mural Lane Lindberg opposed a Blue Lives matter mural Gabrielle Guthrie supported Blue Lives Matter or Back the Blue art Brian Kay opposed a Blue Lives matter mural Lily Cael opposed Blue Lives matter mural Kate Chadwick spoke regarding Ordinance 3251 Related to the Public Arts Program GoodToGoSailing (no name) spoke about mural permits Hanna Trailer opposed the Blue Lives Matter proposal Sarah Peller opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Denise Joy opposed a Blue Lives mural The remaining public comment was provided in hard copy in the council packet: Jen Lee opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Paulette Lack opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Carol O'Dell opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Sylvia Bowman opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Mike Galmukoff commented on equal treatment for a "Back the Blue" mural Stephanie Dickey objected to a Back the Blue mural Megan Smith spoke against further divisiveness by allowing a Blue Lives Matter mural Geoffrey Rath objected to a Blue Lives Matter mural Anthony Prud'homme objected to a Blue Lives Matter mural Peter Guerrero spoke about concerns on parades and permits Reuben Lalish opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Keely Stranahan spoke about divisiveness regarding a Blue Lives Matter mural Janice Tucker objected to a Blue Lives Matter mural Bill Volmut objected to a Blue Lives Matter mural Rosy Crecca opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Melanie Bakin opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Chloe Lampert opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Ellise Gardner supported a Blue Lives Matter mural Isaac Urner opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Autumn Winsheimer spoke about concerns on a Blue Lives Matter mural Juniper Cervenka opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Zulu Mosher opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Ellie Davis opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Madison Arroyo opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Dana Weir opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Jeannette Patric opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Nan Evans opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Julia Neville opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural George Marie and Phyllis Owen spoke about concerns on a Blue Lives Matter mural Kara Kellogg supported a Blue Lives Matter mural City Council Business Meeting September 8, 2020 Page 2 of 5 Connor Brohman opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Zoe Cook opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Jeffrey Vella spoke on allowing all views related to Blue Lives Matter Toby Fulton opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Jill Allison supported a Blue Lives Matter mural Kathryn Waters spoke regarding BLM murals Max Stewart opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Caleb Staley opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Allison Barrett opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Edeltraut Sokol spoke and provided an article on First Amendment Rights Ashley Merrell supported a Back the Blue/Blue Lives Matter mural Amanda Webby opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Cecilia Flickinger opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural L. Katherine Baril suggested good governance Erin Murray supported a Back the Blue mural Jim Scarantino commented about political art on City streets Kathy Stevenson and Mike Morrissey opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Tina Flores-McCleese opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Jay Johnson opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural A. O'Conor opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Jaimie Hoobler opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Shelly Brown Reiss opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Dan Meyerson opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Joan Cole opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural Michelle Stay commented on the Blue Lives Matter mural proposal Jesse Wild opposed a Blue Lives Matter mural CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 165855 through 165959 in the amount of$375,687.61 Vouchers 165969 through 165999 in the amount of$41,832.89 Electronic Fund Transfer in the amount of$25,584.25 Approval of Minutes: August 10 and August 17, 2020 Resolution 20-047 Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Agreements with Canon Financial Services for the Rental of Copier/Printer/Scanner Devices Motion: David Faber moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Ariel Speser seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING Ordinance 3252 Amending Table 17.31.030 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code Amending Regulations Related to Day Care Centers and Preschools City Council Business Meeting September 8, 2020 Page 3 of 5 Mayor Sandoval read the rules for the public hearing. There were no Council financial or property issues to disclose in connection with this matter. Development Services Director Lance Bailey gave the staff report referring to an added zoning map in the packet. He stated the intent during the subarea planning process to allow for an expansion of uses and recommended the text revisions be approved. There was no public comment. The public testimony was closed and the hearing was closed. Motion: David Faber movedto approve waiving Council rules and approving Ordinance 3252 Amending Table 17.31.030 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code Amending Regulations Related to Day Care Centers and Preschools. Ariel Speser seconded. Vote. motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Resolution 20-048 Suspending Utility Shut-Offs, Late Fees, and Penalties until December 31, 2020 Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell gave the staff presentation and recommended extending the suspension of shut-offs, late fees, and penalties for utility accounts through December 31, 2020. There was a question about payment arrangements with Ms. Mitchell responding that the City would reach out to individuals with past due permits about what arrangements could be made. Public Comment: Robert Gray spoke about resolution text and urged not shutting off water supply (written comment was read into the record by the clerk) Motion: David Faber moved to approve Resolution 20-048 Suspending Utility Shut- Offs, Late Fees, and Penalties until December 31, 2020. Ariel Speser seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Sandoval reported on the following: - Attendance at Housing Task Force meeting - Attendance this week at the PDA collaborative meeting CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager John Mauro reported on the following: Covid-19 case update, Engage PT initiatives, CARES Act funding review, and department updates. He talked about a desire to schedule an Intergovernmental Collaborative Group meeting next week. He City Council Business Meeting September 8, 2020 Page 4 of 5 responded to a questions about allocations of CRF funding and when City Hall might open which he indicated would be sometime after Jefferson County opens to Phase III. SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR STUDY SESSION Ms. MickHager asked in lieu of an InBox discussion, that there be Council discussion of other ways to handle nonpayment of utilities. Mr. Rowe suggested adding a Proclamation in recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day on October 12. Ms. Speser suggested input from community groups on proposals for the Intergovernmental Collaborative Group. Two tentative dates being considered for the joint meeting are September 15 and 16. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL Ms. MickHager spoke about her Police ride along. EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.11 0(l)(1) CURRENT OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION At 8:02 p.m., the Council went into executive session for 30-40 minutes with no decision. At 8:56 p.m., the Council came back into open session, ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m, Attest: Joanna Sanders, MMC City Clerk w City Council Business Meeting September 8, 2020 Page 5 of 5