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Home My WebLink About020121 CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, 2021 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 1 st day of February 2021 in the Council Chambers. Mayor Michelle Sandoval called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Pamela 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, City Clerk Joanna Sanders, Development Services Director Lance Bailey, and Public Works Director Steve King. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There were none. SPECIAL PRESENTATION — FORT WORDEN PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TRANSITION City Manager John Mauro acknowledged the complex circumstances at the Fort Worden Public Development Authority (FWPDA). PDA Interim Executive Director David Timmons introduced the written plan and strategy being considered to move the organization forward through the current financial crisis. He talked about a restructuring of the organization and business plan. The City would need to discuss next steps, including discussion of a revised charter to reflect the proposed governance structure. Co-Chairs Todd Hutton and Norm Tonina gave a briefing of the written objectives for a Board of Director transition. Council discussion included clarification that taxes collected by the state would fund assistance through a public facility district. There was also a request for an explanation of the Fort Worden Collaborative that began in the fall of 2019 and questions about what public process exists surrounding their activities. It was noted that the collaborative was preplanning for a participatory process involving Fort Worden partners to address a variety of issues (maximizing revenues and studying new business models). Mayor Sandoval noted that a much broader discussion would happen before City Council action is scheduled. Council Business Meeting February 1, 2021 Page 1 of 5 Mr. Timmons noted that some operational issues may need to be addressed as part of an accountability audit. Additional questions to which he responded related to the PDA Trust, the makeup of which would be the current PDA Board with its core mission. When asked when the PDA would reach out with more public process, Mr. Timmons reminded that PDA board meetings are public meetings and he estimated action might come forward in late spring and early summer regarding long-term asset management. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment The following individuals provided written public comment (City Clerk read the comments into the record): Brenda McMillen urged passing a dark sky ordinance. Erin Reading urged decriminalizing entheogens. Lynda Roslund urged decriminalizing entheogens. Joseph Karniewicz urged decriminalizing entheogens. Bob Gray spoke about AARP Tax aide available through the Senior Center. Veda Dosey urged reopening the Mountain View pool. Emilia Nunn urged reopening the Mountain View pool. Rena Murman and the Jeffco Aquatic Coalition Board of Directors Peter Braden, John Nowak, Philippa Lance, Linda Rhines, and Jane Armstrong urged reopening the Mountain View pool. Molly Douglas urged reopening the Mountain View pool. Peter Braden Head Coach of Port Townsend High School Girls Swimming urged reopening the Mountain View pool. Melody Douglas urged reopening the Mountain View pool. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 166861 through 166937 in the amount of $452,344.36 Electronic Fund Transfer in the amount of$20.95 Reappointment of Kate Chadwick (Position 14, Term Expires December 31, 2023) and Cindy Jayne (Position 9, Term Expires December 31, 2023) to the Climate Action Committee Resolution 21-011 Related to Stormwater Management; Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Partial Releases Related to a Private Stormwater Facility Motion. Ariel Speser moved to approve the consent agenda as written. David Faber seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council Business Meeting February 1, 2021 Page 2 of 5 Ordinance 3260 Relating to Street Use Permits — Street Painting All Districts and Adding Chapter 12.11 to the Port Townsend Municipal Code City Attorney Heidi Greenwood gave the staff report. There was no public comment. Motion. David Faber moved to approve Ordinance 3260 Relating to Street Use Permits— Street Painting All Districts and Adding Chapter 12.11 to the Port Townsend Municipal Code. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Council Committee Assignments Mayor Sandoval led a brief discussion of the outside Council committee assignments. There were no Council objections to the following changes: Monica MickHager would be the alternate on the FEMA Board with Ariel Speser being primary. Ms. MickHager would also represent Council on the Jefferson Broadband Action Team. Amy Howard would be the representative on the AWC Board Nominating Committee. There was a request for shadowing on boards for those not planning to continue on Council after the end of the year with the Mayor acknowledging the suggestion indicating there is no precedent for doing so. Mr. Mauro noted that a task before the Council Rules Committee would be reviewing the Council Committee structure. Ordinance 3261 Related to Utility Rates; Amending the Water Rates, Amending Chapter 13.05 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code, and Establishing an Effective Date Public Works Director Steve King gave the staff report and responded to Council questions about the well and the City's water right. Motion: Ariel Speser moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3261 Related to Utility Rates; Amending the Water Rates, Amending Chapter 13.05 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code, and Establishing an Effective Date. David Faber seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. There is an error in the numbering of the sections that would need to change before second reading. Resolution 21-009 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Three-year Lease Agreement with Gabriel Tonan Golf Shop, Inc Council Business Meeting February 1, 2021 Page 3 of 5 City Manager John Mauro recognized the significant public process involved in getting to this negotiated lease agreement. City Attorney Heidi Greenwood gave an overview of the changes and recognized Council's desire for a stronger reporting requirement. Ms. Greenwood fielded questions about the lease terms (advertising or promotion, reference to a renewal option, and responsibility for payment of water use). Some typographical errors were noted on page 9. Mr. King addressed questions related to irrigation from the City water system versus the well, impacts to the pond from the use of herbicides and pesticides, and permission for pruning of shrubbery. Related to amendments, there was some discussion of whether changes at this point would need to be negotiated. There was no public comment. Motion: Ariel Speser moved to approve Resolution 21-009 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Three-year Lease Agreement with Gabriel Tonan Golf Shop, Inc. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried, 6-1 by voice vote, Monica MickHager opposed. Resolution 21-010 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Swimming Pool Management Contract in an Amount Not to Exceed $35,000 Mr. Mauro acknowledged public comment and engagement related to a solution on the pool. Mr. King reported that safety is the primary factor in arranging for an operator and the arrangement is expected to be with the Sequim YMCA. Council questions asked where programming and information that is currently on the City website would be located. There was no public comment aside from those recorded earlier in the meeting. Motion: Ariel Speser moved to approve Resolution 21-010 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Swimming Pool Management Contract in an Amount Not to Exceed $35,000. David Faber seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Sandoval reported on the following: - Housing Task Force attendance and Joint Oversight Board Meeting this Thursday to decide on the latest RFP for funds going out into the community. - Participated in virtual Womens March last weekend - Watching the last Public Development Authority Board Meeting. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Mauro reported on the following: - Recognized council efforts representing the community Council Business Meeting February 1, 2021 Page 4 of 5 - Covid case report and public health report and regionalization concerns - Charles Marohn's Strong Towns presentation at this weeks Intergovernmental Collaborative meeting - Port Townsend Paper Corporation presentation/story about the Mill - Story on the Olympic Gravity Water System is scheduled for February 25 - Importance of continued ferry service - His participation in PT High School superintendent interviews - Fairgrounds campground concerns - Department updates and budget constraints COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL Mr. Rowe announced he would be the new Chair of the Fort Worden Advisory Committee. Ms. Adams noted that comments and concerns about regionalization of public health could be sent to the Governor and state legislators. A concern was raised about Councilmember relaying a text message from a community member during the meeting. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m. Attest: Joanna Sanders, MMC City Clerk Council Business Meeting February 1, 2021 Page 5 of 5