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Home My WebLink About090622CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 ROLL CALL The Port Townsend City Council met in a Regular Business Meeting on the 6th day of September 2022 in Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Mayor David Faber called the meeting to order at 6:31 pm. Council members 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, GIS Coordinator Tyler Johnson, Director of Parks and Recreation Strategy Carrie Hite and Acting City Clerk, Haylie Clement. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment Stephen Schumacher spoke about the Port Townsend Police Department's involvement in the August 15 protest. Dayne Sheets spoke about state law regarding gender on birth certificates and transgender rights. Jodi Wilke spoke about the biology of men and women and the effect transgender rights have on women. Hannah MacFarland shared her support for Julie Jaman and explained women and girls should have a sense of safety and security in restrooms. City staff response John Mauro spoke about the Q&A posted on the City of Port Townsend website regarding level of decision making and explained he will address Stephen Schumacher's concerns in his City Manager's Report CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Council agreed to place Public Comment before Executive Session by consensus. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (NONE) No Special Presentations were made. EXECUTIVE SESSION &NDASH; RCW 42.31.11 0(l)(111111) LITIGATION OR LEGAL RISKS OF A PROPOSED ACTION (EXPECTED TO LAST APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES) September 6, 2022 City Council Business Meeting Page 1 of 5 EXECUTIVE SESSION &NDASH; RCW 42.30.110(1)(G) PERFORMANCE OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES) Council members went into Executive Session at 6:46pm for 25 minutes to discuss RCW 42.30.110 (i)(iii) litigation or legal risks of a proposed action and RCW 42.30.110(i)(g) Performance of a public employee. Council members reconvened from Executive Session at 7:11 pm. No action was taken. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Approval of Minutes: June 6, 2022 Motion: Aislinn Diamanti moved to approve the consent agenda. Amy Howard seconded. Council member Thomas suggested amending the minutes to state, "It was stated an alternate solution that would provide public education without stated penalties might be preferred to a regulation that is not likely to be enforced." Council member Diamanti withdrew her original motion. Motion: Aislinn Diamanti made a motion to approve the consent agenda with amended minutes proposed by Councilmember Thomas. Amy Howard seconded. Vote: Motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Faber reviewed the Rules of Procedure for Public Hearings. Banked Capacity Public Works Director Steve King and Director of Parks and Recreation Strategy Carrie Hite provided a presentation regarding the Banked Capacity- 2023 Projects List. Public Comment: Scott Walker spoke about Edge Lane Roads and the concern of paved streets causing more traffic. Mr. King responded. In response to Council's clarifying questions Mr. King explained the team evaluated streets for preparation, stormwater and curb ramp costs, all projects were pavement repairs, staff recommended the projects, the list was not in priority order, funds are not able to be used for arterial streets, the improvements are long lasting, Edge Lane Roads would be built on top of the fixed roads, and that staff hours would be September 6, 2022 City Council Business Meeting Page 2 of 5 included in cost estimates. No public comment was made regarding Council member questions. No action was recommended for Council. Mayor Faber agreed with Council member comments and shared that he was pleased with the project list and having access to the annexation dollars to work on these projects. He shared the importance of explaining to the public that the hope is these funds keep being dedicated to the built environment. There being no further discussion Mayor Faber closed the Public Hearing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance 3294 Supplemental Budget Finance Manager Ron Logghe presented the second reading for the supplemental budget. No public comment was made. Motion: Owen Rowe moved to approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3294 2022 Supplemental #2 Budget Appropriations. Monica MickHager seconded. Vote: Motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Ordinance 3295 Fund Creation Ordinance Mr. Mauro explained the ARPA funding and the importance of it be separated as its own agenda item as discussed at the last business meeting. No public comment was made. Motion: Owen Rowe moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3295 amending 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. Libby Wennstrom seconded. Council members discussed the importance of separating out fund accounts on the budget. Vote: Motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Approval of Bid for Landscape Architect, Golf Course Mr. Mauro gave an introduction to Carrie Hite and the Envision Port Townsend Golf Course- A Community Discussion project. Ms. Hite provided a presentation regarding the Envision Port Townsend Golf September 6, 2022 City Council Business Meeting Page 3 of 5 Course- A Community Discussion which included the Purpose, Project Overview, Project Background, Milestones, Community Outreach and Involvement, Landscape Architect, Community Stakeholders, and Recommendation. In response to Council's clarifying questions Ms. Hite explained she will provide a list of task list attendees and explained the ask from task force members. In addition, she confirmed public can attend task force meetings, there are school board members sitting on the committee, Groundswell Landscape Architecture had an understanding of Port Townsend and that the Golf Course public engagement process will have its own web page and will be visible on the homepage of the City website. Written comment was received from George Bush. No public comment made in person. Motion: Libby Wenn trom moved to approve authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with Groundswell Landscape Architecture for an amount not to exceed $125,000 to concept plan the Port Townsend Golf Course and Mountain View Commons with the stakeholders and public. Amy Howard seconded. Vote: Motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Ms. Hite introduced Chris Jones, Landscape Architect and Founder of Groundswell Landscape Architecture. Resolution 2237 Updating the City's Parks, Recreation and Open Space Memorial and Donation Policy Mr. King and Ms. Hite introduced the updated policy and explained the changes as well as the work done with the Park, Recreation, Trees and Trails Advisory Board. No public comment was made. Discussion ensued regarding memorial donations of public art. In response to Councils clarifying questions Ms. Hite explained the website will clearly state all information on one page. Council member Howard asked if a referential link could be added to other agencies if appropriate. Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve Resolution 22-037 Updating the City's Parks, Recreation and Open Space Memorial and Donation Policy Libby Wennstrom seconded. Vote: Motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT regardingMayor Faber provided a Presiding Officers Report which included a meeting held with Representative Kilmer the potential q,tation, Saturday• a► • ♦tember 14 Upcoming September 6, 2022 City Council Business Meeting Page 4 of 5 events (Point Hudson Jetty Groundbreaking and Habitat for Humanity Groundbreaking), September Utility Newsletter- Book Club, and September 3 protest. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Mauro provided the City Manager's Report which included new staff introductions, comings and goings, Permit Technician position, permit appointments, hiring, leadership book club, September 3 protest- partnering and permitting, pool engagement approach, September 12 Joint Meeting, Engage PT -September 24, state legislative agenda, and September 15 ICG meeting canceled. SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR STUDY SESSION Mayor Faber would like to add the Ice Cream Truck topic to an upcoming agenda and add the State Legislative Agenda to a City Council Workshop. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL Council member Wennstrom thanked staff for all of their work. Council member Howard announced on September 21 she will represent Mayor Faber at the State Mayors Exchange for the AWC. Council member Thomas mentioned the public comments made regarding the protest on August 15. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:09pm. Attest: City Clerk September 6, 2022 City Council Business Meeting Page 5 of 5