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Home My WebLink About101821 CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF OCTOBER 18, 2021 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 18th day of October 2021 in the Council Chambers. Deputy Mayor David Faber called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Pamela Adams, David Faber, Monica MickHager, Owen Rowe, and Ariel Speser with Amy Howard, and Michelle Sandoval excused. Staff members present were City Manager John Mauro, City Attorney Heidi Greenwood, Public Works Director Steve King, Library Director Melody Eisler, Planning Manager Judy Surber, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There were none. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Proclamation — National Friends of the Library Week Library Director Melody Sky Eisler accepted the proclamation. She spoke about the many activities and contributions of the Friends of the Library. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment The following individuals submitted written public comment (the comments were included in the meeting record): Jodi Blanchard provided several comments speaking about her recommendations for Sims Way Tree Replacements. Amelia Bare spoke about speeding cards on 49th street. Sandy Guinup spoke in favor of keeping the Sims Way poplars. Additional Public Comment: Lani Peterson of Cascade Community Connections spoke about 2021 being the 76th Anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month and urged City action. City Manager John Mauro acknowledged the remarks and agreed to look for opportunities to work on the issues raised. City Council Business Meeting October 18, 2021 Page 1 of 4 CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Voucher 168130 through 168134 in the amount of$124,396.48 Vouchers 168384 through 168477 in the amount of$500,084.22 Approval of Minutes: August 9, September 13, October 4 and October 11, 2021 Motion:Ariel Speser moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Monica MickHager seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. UNFINISHED 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 presentation on cleaning up code language. She reviewed changes made since the first reading. There was no public comment. Motion:Ariel Speser moved to approve 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. Owen Rowe seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Resolution 21-063 Fixing the Time for Hearing on a Petition to Vacate a Portion of Adams Street and Concurrent City Initiated Vacation for Portions of Reed Street Public Works Director Steve King gave the staff presentation. The hearing would address a property surplus and a land exchange for the purpose of acquiring an additional easement for the Chestnut nonmotorized trail for an equal value land exchange with the property owner. Planning Manager Judy Surber responded to questions explaining the street exchange on these two abutting properties and plats: Mountain View 2nd Addition (Johnson) with the City (Mountain View Addition). If vacated by operation of law, the City as the property owner would retain that section of right of way. A surplus is needed for Mr. Johnson to absorb that section into his property. Deputy Mayor Faber lost internet connection at 6:47 and rejoined at or about 6:48 p.m. City Council Business Meeting October 18, 2021 Page 2 of 4 Ms. Surber further responded to questions about Section D referenced in the agenda bill but not reflected on the map as the Morgan Hill reservoir. There was no public comment.. Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve Resolution 21-063 Fixing the Time for Hearing on a Petition to Vacate a Portion of Adams Street and Concurrent City Initiated Vacation for Portions of Reed Street. Ariel Speser seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. Resolution 21-064 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with RH2 Engineering for an Olympic Gravity Water System Pipeline Water Metering Design in an Amount not to Exceed $50,000 Mr. King gave the staff presentation explaining the cost of the work to be done. The construction contract would come back for approval before Council. He responded to questions, including a question about the water meter installation cost of$150,000 including engineering which is factored into the 2022 budget proposal. There was no public comment. Motion: Pamela Adams moved to approve Resolution 21-064 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with RH2 Engineering for an Olympic Gravity Water System Pipeline Water Metering Design in an Amount not to Exceed$50,000. Monica MickHager seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. Partnership Principles with the Port Townsend Paper Company City Manager John Mauro recognized this matter has been a topic of conversation since 2019 and there have been good faith negotiations to date with Port Townsend Paper. Mr. King gave a summary presentation on the status and timeline of negotiations, referring to the City website for the revised white papers and summary of public comment collected to date. He summarized key points in options for a new agreement using the industrial rate model or partnership agreement. In either option, there is a significant financial impact due to water pipeline condition and the cost of improvements. There was no public comment. Council questions centered on the potential for a critical failure in the pipeline and what a triage analysis might involve. Mr. King noted the need for a reserve account and condition assessment. Although it was noted that no public comment was given, Council noted that public comment has been submitted through other avenues and media. Addressing the concern and need for future visioning on a funding strategy, it was noted that there has been good groundwork for future negotiations. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Council Business Meeting October 18, 2021 Page 3 of 4 City Manager John Mauro provided an update including on the following: - Fairgrounds campers are now located at the Mill Road property -Work with the Pickleball Club on development ideas at MountainView is through the Parks Recreation Trail and Trees Advisory Board, - Evans Vista property purchase is still in due diligence -The 2022 budget in process - Gateway poplar project is garnering public feedback and is covered on EngagePT, and a joint agency public town hall meeting is scheduled for November 9 - Participation in Economic Development Council executive director interviews -Announcement on the passing of former City employee Catherine McNabb and her gifts to the community during her life -The Story Walk ribbon cutting at Kah Tai Lagoon Nature Park tomorrow - Changes to Engineering Design Standards are forthcoming to the Infrastructure and Development Committee - The pool pump is being repaired and the pool reopening scheduled for October 25 under management of the Jefferson County YMCA ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m. Attest: Joanna Sanders, MMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting October 18, 2021 Page 4 of 4