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HomeMy WebLinkAbout071921 CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF JULY 19, 2021 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 1901 day of July 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, Owen Rowe, Michelle Sandoval, and Ariel Speser with Monica MickHager excused. Staff members present were City Manager John Mauro, Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell, City Attorney Heidi Greenwood, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders. Councilmember Faber had intermittent internet connectivity and rejoined the meeting at 6:35 p.m. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There was no objection to reversing the order of New Business items so that Item B. Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority Board Appointments could be addressed first. Mayor Sandoval expressed condolences to Councilmember MickHager and her family on the passing of her father. In addition, deep sympathy was expressed to Sigrid Cummings and family on the passing of former Northwest Maritime Center Director Stan Cummings. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment The following individuals provided written public comment (Clerk read the comments into the record): Kathleen Knoblock spoke about Council's retreat and urged investing in sidewalks and streets and promoting Port Townsend's unique character. Harvey Windle spoke about his concerns over parking and parking enforcement. Lance Kruse urged supporting affordable housing through deferring system development charges. Additional public comment was received from the following: Julie Cochrane spoke about temporary tent encampments and made several requests for services. She asked for an ordinance for those unsheltered. City Council Busines Meeting July 19, 2021 Pagel of 4 City staff response City Manager John Mauro acknowledged the comments individually, noting there has been progress on Washington Street, parking is a topic for the 2022 work plan, the City defers fees for affordable housing, and the issue of temporary encampments would be brought forward in the future. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 167829 through 167906 in the amount of$151,777.36 Electronic Fund Transfer in the amount of$81,361.58 Approval of Minutes: June 7, June 14, and June 21, 2021 Appointment of Diane Walker (Position 4, Term Expires May 1, 2024) to the Arts Commission; Reappointment of Joe Gillard (Position 7, Term Expires May 1, 2024) and Nhattaleah Nichols (Position 9, Term Expires May 1, 2024) to the Arts Commission; Reappointment of Walter Galitzki (Position 4, Term Expires May 1, 2024) and Richard Berg (Position 5, Term Expires May 1, 2024) to the Historic Preservation Committee; Reappointment of Mari Mullen (Position 12, Term Expires May 1, 2024), Barb Trailer (Position 5, Term Expires May 1, 2024) and Nathan Barnett (Position 11, Term Expires May 1, 2024) to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee; Reappointment of Debbie Jahnke (Position 7, Term Expires May 1, 2024) and Brenda McMillan (Position 6, Term Expires May 1, 2024) to the Parks, Recreation, Trees and Trails Advisory Board; Appointment of Neil Nelson (Position 2, Term Expires December 31, 2023) to the Planning Commission. Motion: David Faber moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS City Manager Proposal for Banked Capacity Mr. Mauro led the briefing on the public process to levy up to $605,000 in banked capacity as allowed by voters in 2019 with the approval to annex Port Townsend into the East Jefferson Fire and Rescue Fire district. Online engagement would begin tomorrow on the list as previously reported and a Farmer's Market presence is planned later. Staff noted a correction to make to the Banked Capacity Proposal attachment. Mr. Mauro and Finance Director Nora Mitchell then addressed questions about the expiring date on the levy restrictions in the annexation agreement. For 2020, the City could have chosen to levy $308,000 across the four stated purposes. However, City Council Busines Meeting July 19, 2021 Page 2 of 4 because that process had not been decided, the City would start anew this year with a $605,000 levy proposal and build that funding into its 2022 budget for projects. In 2022 for 2023, Council would similarly need to take action on whether to levy the $908,000 available that third year. The banked capacity of$908,000 goes away once it has all been levied. Mr. Mauro noted that the public hearing and action would occur August 9. There was no public comment. Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority Board Appointments City Manager John Mauro reviewed the process and the unanimous recommendations for a slate of candidates for appointment. There were questions about the staggered terms and whether board members would need to be local residents if meetings were not to continue virtually. There was no public comment. Ms. Sandoval reported that a later addition to the recommended appointments included Naushard Cader who previously servedon the PDA board. In response to additional questions, Mr. Mauro noted that background checks were not conducted, but their curriculum vitae was matched against the position description. Councilmembers recognized written remarks in Lela Hilton's resignation noting her experience and representation of lifelong learning. Motion: Owen Rowe moved to approve the appointment of Brad Mace (Position 1, one-year term expiring 10/24/22), Celeste Tell (Position 2, one-year term expiring 10124122), David King (Position 3, two-year term expiring 10124/23)„ Eva Webber (Position 4, two-year term expiring 10124123)„ John Begley(Position 5, three-year term expiring 10/24124), Rodger Schmitt (Position 6, three-year term expiring 10/24/24), Victoria Brazitis (Position 7, three-year term expiring 10/24/24) and Naushard Cader(Position 8, one-year term expiring 10/24/22) to the Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority Board. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Sandoval noted that Staff and Council had a retreat on Monday of last week and she attended meetings of the housing task force and shelter committee on emergency measures. She applauded the City Manager for reaching out to Council candidates. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Mauro provided a verbal report including work plan process, candidate forum, and department updates. ADJOURN City Council Busines Meeting July 19, 2021 Page 3 of 4 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8 p.m. Attest: -A Joanna Sanders, MMC City Clerk City Council Busines Meeting July 19, 2021 Page 4 of 4