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HomeMy WebLinkAbout062121 CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF JUNE 21, 2021 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 21 st day of June 2021 in the Council Chambers. Mayor Michelle Sandoval called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Pamela Adams, Amy Howard, Monica MickHager, Owen Rowe, Michelle Sandoval, and Ariel Speser with David Faber excused. Staff members present were City Manager John Mauro, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders, CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There were none. SPECIAL PRESENTATION — PORT HADLOCK SEWER Jefferson County Commissioner Kate Dean, Robert Wheeler Project Manager of the Port Hadlock UGA Sewer Project, and Monte Reinders Public Works Director/County Engineer gave a presentation about their progress on the Port Hadlock Wastewater System. They provided descriptions of the treatment system, reviewed the project schedule, and costs and funding. The County responded to a wide variety of questions. It was recognized that a cooperative agreement may be needed with the City to process County solids from the wastewater treatment process. While it is standard to have a mandatory connection requirement, they have not yet made this determination and hope to provide incentives. They spoke about the potential growth in housing and additional commercial services. A rate study is contained within the sewer facility plan and it has not yet been determined who would bear the cost of disconnecting septic systems. There were also questions about changes to land use requirements for vacant land for commercial and residential buildout and the boundaries in the sewer facility plans related to future water needs for projected long-term growth. Mr. Reinders noted the Phase I boundary mirrors the 2008 sewer facility plan. They also explained the Public Infrastructure Fund (PIF) Land use requirements and how they might change was also addressed. In reviewing the classifications of zoning for residential and minimum lot size. What has been spent to date on the PIF fund, PIF is used to pay off bonds and loans of$3.5million (which staff said was roughly used for property purchase, sewer design work, groundwater studies at reuse site, and sewer facility plan.) Once City Council Business Meeting June 21, 2021 Page 1 of 4 PH becomes a UGA and has higher level of service, would Hadlock and Irondale want to become a City of their own. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment The following individuals submitted written public comment (the Clerk read summaries of the comments into the record): Julia Cochrane spoke about the eviction moratorium and urged sending a letter to the Governor requesting an extension. Jaime Jaynes requested lifting certain adult entertainment permit requirements related to her new downtown business. Jane Nelson urged making improvements to the MountainView dog park versus the one at Chetzemoka Park. Sarah Frankel had concerns on the homeless camp at the fairgrounds. City staff response CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 167580 through 167584 in the amount of$132,572.40 Voucher 167662 through 167667 in the amount of$307,555.99 Voucher 167668 through 167671 in the amount of$680.65 Voucher 167672 through 167745 in the amount of$189,790.38 Electronic Fund Transfer in the amount of$20.95 Approval of Minutes: May 3, May 17, and May 24, 2021 Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve consent agenda as written. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance 3270 Amending Port Townsend Municipal Code Chapter 2.20 Office Hours Finance Manager Tony Hillman gave the staff briefing as outlined in the agenda bill on a proposal for reduced hours of operation for being open to the public from 9 to 4. When asked about adding a federal holiday of Juneteenth and making that amendment. Staff noted that the federal holiday does not go into effect until next year, but would be addressed in the future. A potential to limit services access to services was mentioned and Staff indicated they would monitor and track. There was some concern about limiting access to the public. City Council Business Meeting June 21, 2021 Page 2 of 4 Motion: Pamela Adams moved to approve waiving Council Rules and approve Ordinance 3270 Amending Port Townsend Municipal Code Chapter 2.20 Office Hours. Owen Rowe seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Resolution 21-049 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Economic Development Interlocal Agreement with Jefferson County, The Port of Port Townsend, Jefferson County Public Utilities District No. 1, and Economic Development Council Team Jefferson City Manager John Mauro reported that the intent on this agreement already approved by the other jurisdictions is to collaborate across municipalities and include metrics for reporting as part of the revised scope of work. He distinguished between the work of the Intergovernmental Collaborative Group and Team Jefferson. There were questions about how is the funding structure different. Port, PUD had not previously participated and funding previously provided to the Chamber for housing the economic development functions in their office, the City was not billed, Public sector cabinet was explained as connecting to the long-term nature of government beyond the traditional governmental agencies. There was interest in a level of accountability. Additional comments were curious about the work of the EDC, including outreach such as on projects such as the Howard and Rainier Street subarea plan. It was noted that the EDC has been active in the community in many ways and has worked well as not being too political. With a focus on housing and the broader framework. Several EDC studies and community measurement tools were mentioned as tools to judge successful community efforts. There was no public comment. Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve Resolution 21-049 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Economic Development Interlocal Agreement with Jefferson County, The Port of Port Townsend, Jefferson County Public Utilities District No. 1, and Economic Development Council Team Jefferson. Owen Rowe seconded. Vote. motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Council Committee Assignments Mayor Sandoval reported there would be no change to the Committee assignments for Finance and Budget or the Rules Committee. Assigned to the Culture and Society Committee were Councilmembers Adams, Rowe and Speser and assigned to the Infrastructure and Development were Councilmembers Faber, Sandoval and Howard. City Council Business Meeting June 21, 2021 Page 3 of 4 Mayor Sandoval communicated the request from Port Townsend Friends Meeting to join the growing list of mayors to sign a Mayors for Peace registration to abolish nuclear weapons. The cost of$26/year would be paid for by the Friends group. There was no opposition to accepting the annual gift. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Mauro provided a verbal report, including department updates. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL Ms. Speser noted that regarding the eviction moratorium, the Jefferson County Pro Bono lawyers would provide assistance for anyone facing foreclosures as does the Northwest Justice Project. Regarding Jaime Jaynes adult entertainment business, she asked for a review of the City Code through the InBox process or by staff. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m. Attest: Joanna Sanders, MMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting June 21, 2021 Page 4 of 4