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HomeMy WebLinkAbout031422CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING OF MARCH 14, 2022 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in special session on the 14th day of March 2022 in Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Mayor David Faber called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Aislinn Diamanti, David Faber, Amy Howard, Monica MickHager, Owen Rowe, Ben Thomas, and Libby Wennstrom, Staff members present were City Manager John Mauro, City Attorney Heidi Greenwood, Public Works Director Steve King, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders. PROCLAMATION — WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH Ellie DiPietro, Director of Research and Collections for the Jefferson County Historical Society accepted the proclamation. NEW BUSINESS Resolution 22-014 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for Services with the Port Townsend Main Street Program City Manager John Mauro gave a history of MainStreet services and special projects. A verbal activities report was provided by Port Townsend MainStreet Director Mari Mullen. Public Comment: There was none. John Mauro responded to questions noting this item was included in the 2022 budget and this action authorizes the services agreement. Motion: Aislinn Diamanti moved to approve Resolution 22-014 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for Services with the Port Townsend Main Street Program. Owen Rowe seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. City Council Business Meeting March 14, 2022 Page 1 of 4 Resolution 22-015 Accepting the $6,000 Donation from the Port Townsend Library Foundation for New Pink House Carpet and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Donation Agreement City Attorney Heidi Greenwood gave the staff report. Public Comment (Clerk distributed written comment and included in the meeting record) Margaret Lee spoke about the importance of preserving the historic floor tiles in the Pink House. Staff responded to Council questions about whether a tiny plexiglass view window or plaque could be put in place for the tile work. There were also questions about the use of the Pink House as a meeting facility. Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve Resolution 22-015 Accepting the $6,000 Donation from the Port Townsend Library Foundation for New Pink House Carpet and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Donation Agreement. Aislinn Diamanti seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Motion to Authorize Investments in the Golf Course Clubhouse in an Amount not to Exceed $5,000 Public Works Director Steve King gave the staff report as detailed in the agenda bill. There was no public comment. Steve King fielded questions about the budget and confirmed there could still be a restaurant whether or not the golf course lease was renewed. Regarding the statement in the agenda bill on the status of pursuing other options to a golf course, Mayor Faber commented that he understood there had not been any final Council determination on the future use until exploring alternatives. There was also recognition that because it is a City building, fixing repairs is reasonable regardless of the operator. Motion: Amy Howard moved to approve authorizing investments in the golf course clubhouse in an amount not to exceed $5, 000. Ben Thomas seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Tasking the Planning Commission to explore amendments to Chapter 17.60 Port Townsend Municipal Code (Temporary Uses) and Chapter 17.72 Port Townsend Municipal Code (Off -Street Parking) City Council Business Meeting March 14, 2022 Page 2 of 4 Heidi Greenwood gave the staff report on this matter as reported in the agenda bill on revisions to Title 17. Staff responded to a question confirming that if needed interim regulations could be put in place until full consideration of revisions by the Planning Commission. There was also some discussion of the history of off-street parking requirements. There was no public comment. Motion: Aislinn Diamanti moved to approve tasking the Planning Commission to explore amendments to Chapter 17.60 Port Townsend Municipal Code (Temporary Uses) and Chapter 17.72 Port Townsend Municipal Code (Off - Street Parking). Amy Howard seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS Streateries Steve King gave the detailed staff presentation on the Streateries program. He requested Council direction on whether to discontinue the formal program set to expire May 9 or extend it until 2023 until it can fit into the City's work plan. Staff responded to questions about how the MainStreet survey was accomplished. Port Townsend MainStreet Director Mari Mullen urged having a meeting with a broader attendance in order to get input from people with divergent viewpoints. There was Council discussion about the loss of parking spots as well as the potential uses of any collected costs/fees. Public Comment: Kris Nelson spoke about her desire to create attractive streateries. Council considered the timeline and there was interest in pursuing a codification of the streateries. Other items of discussion were incorporating the allowance of food trucks even if not downtown, soliciting public input on where to spend fee monies, adding more public process in general recognizing that the parking survey might need to be more comprehensive, concern about the lack of adherence to parking limits, public and private benefits of this temporary use, awareness of the issues of mobility, as well as liquor laws, and the use of the sidewalks. It was noted that the upcoming public meetings are an additional opportunity for public comment. Enhancing Relationships and Efficiencies: Roles, Responsibilities, and Coordination with Advisory Bodies City Council Business Meeting March 14, 2022 Page 3 of 4 John Mauro gave a briefing noting the intent was to bring clarity around Council Rules and provide a handbook to bring about better connections. Heidi Greenwood reviewed existing bodies and Council Committees and their roles, rules, and responsibilities that apply to them. Steve King spoke about situations where utilizing stakeholder groups or task forces are also appropriate. Steve King and John Mauro responded to questions about efforts to help the public understand how these different bodies are structured and also how to engage and participate in those processes. Heidi Greenwood differentiated between operational bodies versus advisory bodies. There was no public comment. Further Council discussion ensued about the importance of orientation for new members to boards and commissions. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m. Attest: Joanna Sanders, MMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting March 14, 2022 Page 4 of 4