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Home My WebLink About040222CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF APRIL 4, 2022 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 4th day of April 2022 in the Council Chambers. Mayor David Faber called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Aislinn Diamanti, David Faber, Amy Howard, Monica MickHager, Owen Rowe, and Ben Thomas with Libby Wennstrom excused. Staff members present were City Manager John Mauro, City Attorney Heidi Greenwood, Director of Finance and Technology Services Connie Anderson, Public Works Director Steve King, Carrie Hite Director of Parks and Recreation Strategy, Parks and Facilities Manager Michael Todd, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Proclamation - Volunteer Appreciation Parks Lead Bre Ganne accepted the proclamation. City Manager John Mauro introduced Carrie Hite and Michael Todd. Discussion of Streatery Principles and Public Feedback Public Works Director Steve King and Port Townsend Main Street Director Mari Mullen presented survey results. They also reviewed the central themes in the responses: 91 % of the response were positive, 62% were negative, 46% percent of negative remarks were about parking, and 21 % had creative ideas and insights. Requesting decisive action on parking seemed to be a central theme. Also presented were the results from the March 29 open house. Steve King then sought feedback from Council on whether to return on April 18 with proposed PTMC code amendments to Chapters 5.32 and 12.10 for a long-term program. It was noted that tomorrow the Historic Preservation Commission would discuss the results and design standards. Implementing a program and constructing new streateries would extend over a six-month period. In the meantime, the City might provide a temporary measure to Council Business Meeting April 4, 2022 Page 1 of 5 allow the streateries currently in place to remain. Staff responded to Council questions. It was noted that subjective scoring was necessary to categorize the positive or negative comments. Council offered individual ideas including addressing ADA accessibility (especially uptown) and whether a lottery or more equitable way could be found to allow new businesses into a program. There was also discussion about adding to this transition a parking study and/or parking management plan. An extension on the temporary streateries was suggested as was two-hour parking enforcement. It was noted that two thirds were supportive of the streateries and there was a 60/40 split in favor of a parking management plan. Back to the starting principles, it was suggested there be a focus on equity -- which businesses have access and adding Parking Management to the 2023 work plan. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There were none. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment The following individuals provided written public comment (Clerk included the comments in the meeting record): Harvey Windle spoke about parking discrimination and special interests. Conner Bouchard -Roberts urged passing of rental legislation to work against disintegration of the living viability for the working class. Harvey Windle made comments about street strangulation by the streateries.. City staff response Stephen Schumacher spoke about his concerns over police staffing. He also spoke with concern on the streatery and the short notice for comment. Charles Law spoke in favor of beginning a study on a food composting facility. Michael Lux spoke in favor of permitting the new restaurant at the golf course. He also noted the golf course maintenance is conducted by volunteers, but public outreach is needed. Conner Roberts -Bouchard spoke in favor of rent control within the City to control rental rates. Pat Lauderbach of Getables spoke in opposition of streateries as a temporary measure whose time has come to sunset with parking as the priority. Council Business Meeting April 4, 2022 Page 2 of 5 David Wing-Kovarik spoke about the ongoing issue of parking and the survey questions. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 169375 through 169454 and electronic fund transfers in the amount of $383,734.72 Approval of Minutes: March 14, March 18, and March 21, 2022 Resolution 22-017 Authorizing Execution of Documents and Disbursement of Funds for a Loan of Community Development Block Grant Funds Pursuant to Resolution 15-001, Applicant: Rose Incorporated Motion: Amy Howard moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Monica MickHager seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance 3286 Adopting 2022 Supplemental Budget Appropriations Director of Finance and Technology Services Connie Anderson gave the staff report on the supplemental budget appropriations presented for first reading at the last meeting. There was no public comment. Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve Ordinance 3286 Adopting 2022 Supplemental Budget Appropriations. Ben Thomas seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance 3287 Related to City Administration and Personnel; Revising Certain Job Titles and Responsibilities; Repealing Obsolete Provisions, and Amending Chapters 2.11, 2.18, 2.34, and 2.35 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code. City Attorney Heidi Greenwood gave the staff presentation. There was no public comment. Council Business Meeting April 4, 2022 Page 3 of 5 Motion: Owen Rowe moved to approve waiving Council Rules and approving Ordinance 3287 Related to City Administration and Personnel, Revising Certain Job Titles and Responsibilities; Repealing Obsolete Provisions, and Amending Chapters 2.11, 2.18, 2.34, and 2.35 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code. Aislinn Diamanti seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Ordinance 3288 Regarding Bonds and Amending Section 2.44.010 Contractor Performance Bonds and Section 3.46.080 Competitive Bidding Procedures of the Port Townsend Municipal Code Steve King gave the staff presentation on the recommendation to provide staff the discretion to waive the performance bond requirement on small projects. There was no public comment. Motion: Amy Howard moved to approve waiving Council Rules and approving Ordinance 3288 Regarding Bonds and Amending Section 2.44.010 Contractor Performance Bonds and Section 3.46.080 Competitive Bidding Procedures of the Port Townsend Municipal Code. Owen Rowe seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Faber reported on the following: - PT Farmers Market opening day on its 30th anniversary. - Indian Island Commander Crouse indicated the City would be notified when the USS Nimitz is expected to arrive - Judge John Hodgman podcast, proclamation, and possible LTAC application for hosting a local event and potentially using LTAC application or Council reserves for community benefit. There was Council support further investigation of these ideas. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT John Mauro reported on the following: - Thurston County Judge has ruled against the US Navy exercises in state parks - Staff resubmitted requests to Senators and Congressman Kilmer for Congressionally -directed earmark for Evans Vista as well as for Olympic Discovery Trail. - Transitions at Economic Development Commission, PT Marine Science Center, Jefferson Transit, Jefferson County - Police staffing challenges - Community Read events - Sims Boatyard Expansion project documents are on the website at Engage PT Council Business Meeting April 4, 2022 Page 4 of 5 Steve King responded to a request for an update on the status of the Discovery Road project. SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR STUDY SESSION Monica MickHager suggested adding to the Suggestion Board consideration of legislation for rent control. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL Invitation to Tribal Governments for Rhododendron Festival Ben Thomas noted a letter was in Council's packet inviting tribal governments to participate in a special event being produced by the New Old Time Chautauqua as part the Rhododendron Festival. Megan Claflin of the Production Alliance helped present the proposal along with Paul Magid and Kristin Crowley. Motion: Amy Howard moved to approve directing Mayor Faber to prepare and sign the letter on behalf of the City of Port Townsend. Ben Thomas seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION — NONE SCHEDULED COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL Mayor Faber acknowledged and thanked Owen Rowe for his presence at the Community Read event. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m. Attest: Joanna Sanders, MMC City Clerk Council Business Meeting April 4, 2022 Page 5 of 5