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Home My WebLink About081522CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF AUGUST 15, 2022 CALL TO ORDERIPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met on Monday, August 15, 2022 in the City Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 by Mayor David Faber. ROLL CALL Council members present at roll call were Aislinn Diamanti, David Faber, Amy Howard (attending virtually), Monica MickHager, Libby Wennstrom, and Ben Thomas. Staff members present were City Manager John Mauro, City Attorney Heidi Greenwood, Finance and Technical Services Manager Connie Anderson, Public Works Director Steve King, Civil Engineer Laura Parsons, and Acting City Clerk Haylie Clement. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Mayor Faber noted that the Oath of Office and Executive session have been removed from the agenda and will be rescheduled. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Oath of Office: Police Officer Trevor Hansen (rescheduled) Proclamation Affirming Port Townsend as a Welcoming City and Supporting Our Transgender Community Mayor Faber presented a proclamation affirming Port Townsend as a Welcoming City and Supporting Our Transgender Community. Beau Olhgren accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Port Townsend transgender community. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment Written comments regarding issues related to the Transgender Proclamation and the YMCA /Julie Jaman incident have been added to the Council packet. Mayor Faber noted that public comment will be limited to a total of 30 minutes. The following speakers addressed the transgender issue: Theodore Jason Victor Serinus George Murray Emily Gohn Kathie Meyer Terry Quinlan Shasta Berg Kelly Grace Moe Wolf Elizabeth Goldstein Mallory Brown Agata Bergstrom Rebecca Horst Dan Goldstein CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Approval of Minutes: August 1, 2022 Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Cabot Dow for salary survey Motion: Owen Rowe moved to approve the consent agenda. Ben Thomas seconded. Vote: Motion carried unanimously, 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NONE NEW BUSINESS Special Presentation: Discovery Road Project Status Civil Engineer/Project Manager Laura Parsons presented the staff report and addressed clarifying questions from Council members. Public Comment Stephen Schumacher commented on what he feels are design flaws in the Rainier Street project and his opposition to making traffic slower on arterial streets. Items addressed during Council discussion included: The bidding climate may be better later this year with factors such as fuel prices moderating; if bids are significantly higher, there may be some reduction in scope or materials. The project anticipates new growth planned for the future. A large chunk of the project cost is rebuilding pavement and sidewalks so they'll last, anticipating a significant uptick in the amount of vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Issues are being addressed with pre-emptive action before problems occur. Mid -year Financial Update Finance and Technology Services Director Connie Anderson reviewed the mid -year financial update packet materials. Public comment: There was no public comment. The presentation was for information only and no Council action was required. Supplemental Budget Ordinance 3294 Fund Creation Ordinance 3295 Ms. Anderson reviewed the staff report explaining the items in the Supplemental Budget. She also discussed the need for a separate fund for the $2,755,388.00 in Federal funding in ARPA funding. This will help track those funds appropriately and a companion ordinance is presented for Council's action on approving that action. The ARPA funds would be pulled from the General Fund. Public Comment There was no public comment Motion: Owen Rowe moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3294 adopting 2022 supplemental #2 budget appropriations Monica MickHager seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Motion: Aislinn Diamanti moved to approve reading of Ordinance 3295amending the Port Townsend Municipal Code Chapter 3.04 to create a separate fund for American Rescue Act Funds within the budget and adding a new section. Owen Rowe seconded. Vote: the motion carried unanimously, 7-0. Ordinance 3296 Amending PTMC Chapter 10.28 Speed Limits Established and Adding Two New Sections Laura Parsons reviewed the staff r�,eort regarding the ordinance. Public comment: atepfenSchumacher ccwrrnte ons@eco IitTritgffic calming end Nems for bicyclists. 1� • Partf the banked eaN pbefore gverIsyIt is m re likely old rs will be fiXed on smaller residential streets. Revie__Mg ELa fives us an opportuM ity to look at a cit�r-wide 20 rr►�ph std limit but we need toµto reearl out a gritinalc lirti limifis rraaeed to be define+ by streets but caul be an afaton for all local acces�stLets. It is not a current obety to take arterial reads below 25 m�,hW, (Council.!)!grn-ober tgr and left the r e ti g_ rior to the vote on this matter Motion: Monica MickHager moved to waive Council rules and adopt Ordinance 3295 amending Port Townsend Municipal Code Chapter 10.28 Speed Limits Established and adding two new sections. (Ordinance number should state 3296 not 3295) Owen Rowe seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Under the Tent meeting is scheduled. CITY IIII N GEWS REPORT Staff: Reviewed recent hires and current job openings. Partners: Under the Tent Evans Vista Tour with Representative Kilmer of facilities likely to receive federal funding. Community: Scheduled meeting September 12th with Port and PUD on Sims Gateway project Good News: Preliminary notification what we will receive highway improvement funding of about $230,000. Update on TIP applications SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING OR STUDY SESSION Mayor Faber said that Ms. MickHager's request to address a health insurance plan for Council members will be discussed at a future meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION RCW 42.31.10(1)(1) CURRENT OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION There was no executive session. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Attest: Alyssa Rodrigues City Clerk