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HomeMy WebLinkAbout010322 CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 2022 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 3rd day of January 2022 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 David Faber, Amy Howard, Monica MickHager, Owen Rowe, Aislinn Diamanti, Ben Thomas, and Libby Wennstrom. Staff members present were City Manager John Mauro, City Attorney Heidi Greenwood, City Engineer Laura Parsons, Water Treatment Plan Operations Manager Bliss Morris, Public Works Director Steve King, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: MAYOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR City Clerk Joanna Sanders called for nominations from the floor for the position of Mayor. Aislinn Palmer nominated David Faber. There were no further nominations. The vote was called and David Faber was elected Mayor by unanimous voice vote, 7-0. Mayor David Faber asked for nominations from the floor for the office of Deputy Mayor. Libby Wennstrom nominated Amy Howard. Monica MickHager nominated herself. By roll call vote of 6-1 via email Amy Howard was elected Deputy Mayor. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There were none.. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC The following individuals provided written public comment (Clerk included the comments in the meeting record): Nancy Jamieson spoke in support of affordable housing related to Resolution #21-084 passed December 20, 2021. Duncan Kellogg spoke in support of affordable housing related to Resolution #21-084 passed December 20, 2021. Tobi McEnerney spoke in support of affordable housing related to Resolution #21-084 passed December 20, 2021. Peter Russo spoke about concerns over his dog. Andrea Hegland spoke about her formal complaint against the City regarding the proposed removal of the Sims Way poplars. City Council Business Meeting January 3, 2022 Page 1 of 4 The following individuals also made comment: Andrea Hegland asked for community involvement regarding the poplars. Mr. Mauro acknowledged the remarks. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 168859 through 168942 in the amount of$396,672.89 Electronic Fund Transfers in the amount of$27,176.96 Approval of Minutes: December 20, 2021 Motion: Owen Rowe moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Monica MickHager seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Resolution 22-001 Authorizing the City Manager to Submit a Permit Application for Coverage Under the Puget Sound Nutrient General Permit, Apply for Department of Ecology Grant Funding for a City Wastewater Treatment Plant Analysis, and Amend the RI-112 Engineering Contract to Include a Nutrient Analysis in the General Sewer Plan Update Public Works Director Steve King gave the staff report on the recommendation to seek a grant for a nutrient analysis of the City's wastewater treatment plant and amend a contract to include the analysis in the General Sewer Plan update. Water Treatment Plan Operations Manager Bliss Morris spoke about additional testing and collection of nutrient data on the plant. He addressed questions about monthly monitoring and the cost of monitoring. The grant is primarily to study what the City needs to do to reduce its nutrient load. Other permits needed are a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS). There was no public comment. Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve Resolution 22-001 Authorizing the City Manager to Submit a Permit Application for Coverage Under the Puget Sound Nutrient General Permit, Apply for Department of Ecology Grant Funding for a City Wastewater Treatment Plant Analysis, and Amend the RH2 Engineering Contract to Include a Nutrient Analysis in the General Sewer Plan Update. Libby Wennstrom seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Resolution 22-002 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Donation Agreement with Wildflower Landscaping for Landscaping at the Bell Tower City Council Business Meeting January 3, 2022 Page 2 of 4 Mr. King reviewed the agenda materials related to accepting a donation agreement for landscaping improvements to make the area leading to the Bell Tower more attractive. There was no public comment. Mr. King addressed questions and spoke about Staff coordinating with the neighbors. Motion: Owen Rowe moved to approve Resolution 22-002 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Donation Agreement with Wildflower Landscaping for Landscaping at the Bell Tower. Aislinn Diamanti seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Local Road Safety Plan Briefing City Engineer Laura Parsons gave a briefing summarizing the findings of the Local Road Safety Plan. She and Mr. King addressed questions about the accident data, the mitigation plan, and replacing streetlights with roundabouts such as at the Kearney Street intersection. Regarding Group 3 not being listed in the report, Staff agreed to request the consultants add to the plan a traffic calming or speed reduction section. There were questions about how staff planned to incorporate comments and suggested revisions from Local 20/20 Transportation Lab (T-Lab). There was no public comment. When asked about the timeline Mr. King noted the plan would be given to the Department of Transportation. The next step for Council would be for the City to accept the grant. Council Committee Assignments City Manager John Mauro led a discussion of the Council Committee assignments. Until the Mayor has formal recommendations, it was suggested that newly elected Councilmembers fill the same seat left by the former Councilmember in the same position (Ben Thomas for Michelle Sandoval, Aislinn Diamanti for Ariel Speser, and Libby Wennstrom for Pam Adams). This matter would likely come back before Council to confirm appointments on January 18. Committee requests should be sent to the Mayor by Friday, There was no public comment. Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve filling the vacant Council Committee and Outside Committee Assignments positions with newly elected Councilmembers until another roster is established. Owen Rowe seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT There was none.. City Council Business Meeting January 3, 2022 Page 3 of 4 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Mauro gave a verbal report on department status and accomplishments for the year, stating that a formal report would be completed in March. SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR STUDY SESSION There were none. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL Welcome to new Councilmembers Diamanti, Thomas, and Wennstrom. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Attest: Joanna Sanders, MMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting January 3, 2022 Page 4 of 4