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Home My WebLink About100421CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF OCTOBER 4, 2021 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 4th day of October 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, Development Services Director Lance Bailey, Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell, Civil Engineer Laura Parsons, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Added was an Executive Session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)(iii) Litigation or legal risks of a proposed action. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Proclamation — Arbor Day Parks Board Member Jennifer Rotermund accepted the proclamation and spoke about their upcoming adopt a tree event. Proclamation — Mental Illness Awareness Week (NAMI) National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Val Phimister, NAMI program director accepted the proclamation and shared a few statistics and talked about their hosting of suicide prevention workshops. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment The following individuals provided written public comment and those comments were added to the meeting record: City Council Business Meeting October 4, 2021 Page 1 of 5 Harvey Windle spoke about the lack of parking enforcement. Dennis Lubert asked about the status of the Carmel apartments. Friends of Kah Tai Lagoon Nora Regan, Julie Jaman, and Paula Mackrow spoke about concerns over the removal of the Sims Way poplars and with suggestions for replacement trees. Scott Walker spoke in support of Regan, Jaman and Mackrow comments. Oneill Louchard spoke in support of Regan, Jaman and Mackrow comments. Public Comment during the meeting: Charles Law urged making a food composting facility a City priority. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Voucher 167988 in the amount of $40,459.95 Vouchers 168295 through 168383 in the amount of $394,814.21 Electronic Fund Transfers in the amount of $31,103.09 Approval of Minutes: August 9, August 16, September 7, and September 20, 2021 Resolution 21-058 Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Contract for the Compost Building Repairs Resolution 21-059 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Property Purchase and Sale Agreement with Wayne Russell Resolution 21-060 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement with Kitsap Bank for Banking Services Motion: David Faber moved to approve the consent agenda as written with the exception of the postponed approval of August 9 minutes and removal of Resolution 21- 059 to be discussed under New Business, Item B. A correction was also made to the roll call order for the September 20 minutes. August 9 minutes, page 1 would be revised for clarification under the second to last paragraph. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance 3272 Related to Housing Regulations; Amending Chapters 17.08, 17.16, and 17.32 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code, Amending Regulations Related to Planned Unit Developments, Zero Lot Line Duplexes, Community Gardens, and the Definition of Child Care Facility City Council Business Meeting October 4, 2021 Page 2 of 5 Development Services Director Lance Bailey provided the staff report, including changes made to the ordinance since first reading to incorporate recommendations from the Planning Commission (amending Exhibits A and C and adding Exhibit F). The addition of Exhibit F clarifies the minimum lot size in the R-III zone for a duplex is 2,500 sq. ft. There were several clarifying questions related to adding a WAC under "childcare facility definition pertaining to adult day services. Addressing a concern about the amendment to garden shelters, he gave examples of what is currently allowed. There were also questions about the new zero lot line provisions. He noted State law requires a short plat approval process to subdivide an existing duplex on a 5,000 sq. ft. lot into two 2,500 sq. ft. lots. Written public comment included in the packet: Viki Sonntag commented with concerns about garden shelter language. Motion: Owen Rowe moved to approve Ordinance 3272 Related to Housing Regulations; Amending Chapters 17.08, 17.16, and 17.32 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code, Amending Regulations Related to Planned Unit Developments, Zero Lot Line Duplexes, Community Gardens, and the Definition of Child Care Facility. David Faber seconded. Vote: motion carried, 6-1 by voice vote, Monica MickHager opposed. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance 3273 Amending Port Townsend Municipal Code Chapter 12.26 Street Latecomer Agreements and Ordinance 3274 Amending Port Townsend Municipal Code Chapter 13.04 Utility Latecomer Agreements City Attorney Heidi Greenwood gave the staff briefing on the recommended updates to PTMC Chapters 12 and 13 to make the code consistent with current practice. When asked about city council references under PTMC 12.26.080, Ms. Greenwood agreed to verify these references before second reading. She also acknowledged the difference in length of latecomer terms of 15 and 20 years between street versus utility latecomers. There was no public comment. Motion: David Faber moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3273 Amending Port Townsend Municipal Code Chapter 12.26 Street Latecomer Agreements. Monica MickHager seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Motion: David Faber moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3274 Amending Port Townsend Municipal Code Chapter 13.04 Utility Latecomer Agreements. Owen Rowe seconded. City Council Business Meeting October 4, 2021 Page 3 of 5 Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Resolution 21-061 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Donation Agreement with the B Street Neighborhood for Asphalt on B Street Civil Engineer Laura Parsons gave the staff report on the donation for pavement, the value of which is valued at about $12,000 in value. When asked about stormwater runoff, Ms. Parsons noted that stormwater runoff would collect in the catch basin and stormwater is not an issue in this area. When asked about sidestepping the procurement process, Ms. Greenwood said no City funds are involved. There was no public comment. Motion: David Faber moved to approve Resolution 21-061 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Donation Agreement with the B Street Neighborhood for Asphalt on B Street. Monica MickHager seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Resolution 21-062 Amending the City Council Rules of Procedure Ms. Greenwood provided an overview of proposed amendments to Articles three, five, six and seven. Ms. Greenwood addressed a few Council questions. There was no public comment. Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve Resolution 21-062 Amending the City Council Rules of Procedure. Pamela Adams seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Civil Engineer Laura Parson gave the staff briefing on this item. She responded to a question about the minimal public process involved in closing this section of 14th street and the cul de sac that is planned at this section. Motion: David Faber moved to approve Resolution 21-059 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Property Purchase and Sale Agreement with Wayne Russell. Owen Rowe seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Sandoval reported her attendance at housing task force and joint oversight board meetings. She also spoke about discussions this week regarding the Sims Way Polar trees. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Mauro provided department updates, and reported on his attendance at the International City Manager's Conference, the October 6 due date for the Public City Council Business Meeting October 4, 2021 Page 4 of 5 Infrastructure Fund grant, acceptance of an ICMA award for innovation, and the welcoming of the Director of People and Performance Pamela Martinez. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7:55 p.m., Council went into Executive Session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)(iii) Litigation or legal risks of a proposed action 10 minutes with no action to follow. At 8:04 p.m., Council resumed the meeting. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m. Attest: �d y w e., Joanna Sanders, MMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting October 4, 2021 Page 5 of 5