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Home My WebLink About082123 City Council Business Meeting MinutesCITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF AUGUST 21, 2023 CALL TO ORDER/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in a Regular Session on the 21st day of August 2023 in Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Mayor David Faber called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were David Faber, Amy Howard, Monica MickHager, Aislinn Palmer, Owen Rowe, Ben Thomas, and Libby Wennstrom. Staff members present were City Manager John Mauro, City Attorney Heidi Greenwood , Planning and Community Development Director Emma Bolin, Public Works Director Steve King , Project Manager Tyler Johnson , and City Clerk Alyssa Rodrigues. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS There were no Special Presentations. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager John Mauro provided the City Manager's report which included East Jefferson Fire Rescue and AWC funding, water supply, Golf Course Special Meeting, Housing, and George Randels. Council member Wennstrom arrived at 6:03pm. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment Christina Albrecht spoke about the Golf Course. Dylan Stanfield spoke about the Golf Course. Musa spoke about the Golf Course. Julie Jaman spoke about the Golf Course. August 21, 2023 City Council Business Meeting Page 1 of 6 Cathy Beaty spoke about Infrastructure. City Staff Response Mr. Mauro provided staff response regarding still receiving community input. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Approval of Minutes: July 10, 2023, July 17, 2023 Appointment: Library Advisory Board Chair: Library Advisory Board Resolution 23-045 Updating and Providing for Planning and Community Development Department Fees Amendment for the Groundswell Professional Services Agreement for the Envision the Port Townsend Golf Course and Mountain View Commons Project. Motion: Owen Rowe moved to approve the consent agenda. Aislinn Palmer seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING Fort Worden PDA Possible Corrective Action Plan Mayor Fabor reviewed the Public Hearing Rules of Procedures. Council member Palmer stated she works for an organization that is partnered with the Fort Worden PDA and will be recusing herself. Mr. Mauro, Washington State Parks representative Mike Sternbeck, PDA Vice Chair Celeste Tell, PDA Treasurer John Begley, Executive Director of PDA David Timmons, and City Council representative Council member Wnnstrom presented the Fort Worden PDA Possible Corrective Action Plan which included the status report, Financial Oversight Committee, timely reporting, regular meeting cadence with PDA financial staff, Memorandum of Agreement, setting expectations, allocating shared operating expenses amongst partners, collaborative approach, improving communications, leadership transition planning, interim Executive Director, vision, role of PDA, PDA eras, MOA draft form, good path for collaboration, and Parks being interested in progress, August 21, 2023 City Council Business Meeting Page 2 of 6 Public Comment: Written material was attached to the packet. There was no public comment. In response to Public Comment Council member Wennstrom explained the City of Port Townsend does not fund the PDA. Mayor Faber explained there are specific boundaries in place so taxpayers will never be responsible for PDA. In response to Council's clarifying questions staff, PDA board members, and PDA City Council representative Council member Wennstrom explained upcoming scheduled meetings, working on MOA, delivering plans to State Parks deadline, updates to City Council, increasing size of board, skill gaps, and application process. Mayor Faber closed the public testimony portion of the Hearing. Discussion ensued around appreciation for work put into MOA, appreciation for Council member Wennstrom's work, vote on whether or not to enter into Corrective Action Plan, and MOA in lieu of Corrective Action Plan. Motion: Ben Thomas moved to authorize the City Manager to sign the Memorandum of Agreement in substantial to form as presented in lieu of Corrective Action Plan. Monica MickHager seconded. Mayor Faber explained why the PDA was established, Fort Worden being a special place, and appreciation for everyone involved in process. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Council member Palmer abstained. Mayor Faber closed the public hearing. Ordinance 3320 An Interim Ordinance of the City of Port Townsend Amending Port Townsend Municipal Code Section 17.60.060 Time Limitations for Temporary Uses and Interim Land Use Regulations and Providing that the Interim Regulations, Unless Extended, will Sunset on the Earlier of the Six (6) Months from the Date of Adoption of this Ordinance or the Adoption of Regulations that Supersede this Ordinance Mayor Faber reviewed the Public Hearing Rules of Procedures. Mr. Mauro introduced Ordinance 3320. Planning and Community Development Director Emma Bolin presented Ordinance 3320 An Interim Ordinance of the City of Port Townsend Amending Port Townsend Municipal Code Section 17.60.060 Time Limitations for Temporary Uses and Interim Land Use Regulations and Providing that the Interim Regulations, Unless Extended, will Sunset on the Earlier of the Six (6) Months from the Date of Adoption of this Ordinance or the Adoption of Regulations that Supersede this Ordinance which included explanation of extension, history of ordinance, alignment of definitions, August 21, 2023 City Council Business Meeting Page 3 of 6 agreed upon set of definitions with the County, prioritizing comprehensive plan annual amendments, 4th quarter to finalize, six months with possibility of two extensions, incorporating new language, and state law being passed in 2022 which requires cities to allow transitional and emergency housing in any zones that allow single family housing as well as hotels. Public Comment: There were no written materials. There was no public comment. In response to Council's clarifying questions staff explained if six months will be enough time and interim regulations having to come back to Council every six months. Mayor Faber closed the public testimony portion of the Hearing. Discussion ensued around if push back from neighborhood has been received and successes. Motion: Aislinn Palmer moved to waive Council Rules and adopt Ordinance 3320 An Interim Ordinance of the City of Port Townsend Amending Port Townsend Municipal Code Section 17.60.060 Time Limitations for Temporary Uses and Interim Land Use Regulations and Providing that the Interim Regulations, Unless Extended, will Sunset on the Earlier of the Six (6) Months from the Date of Adoption of this Ordinance or the Adoption of Regulations that Supersede this Ordinance Amy Howard seconded. Mayor Faber closed the public hearing. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (NONE) NEW BUSINESS Resolution 23-046 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Necessary Agreements to Complete the Remaining Water Supply Metering Improvement Project in a Total Amount not to Exceed $400,000. Mr. Mauro introduced Resolution 23-046. Public Works Director Steve King and Project Manager Tyler Johnson presented Resolution 23-046 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Necessary Agreements to Complete the Remaining Water Supply Metering Improvement Project in a Total Amount not to Exceed $400,000 which included project details, installation of meter requirements, measuring and monitoring, delivery point meters, Water supply agreements, installment during annual down at Paper Mill, receiving three bids, project growth, risks, liquidated damages, and asking for increase to project budget by $340,000. In response to Council's clarifying questions staff explained funds come out of City funds, timing of budgeting miss, mill shut down is in October, getting project done this year, other work to do while mill is shut down, and having three days of water comfortably. August 21, 2023 City Council Business Meeting Page 4 of 6 Public Comment: There was no public comment. Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve Resolution 23-046 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Necessary Agreements to Complete the Remaining Water Supply Metering Improvement Project in a Total Amount not to Exceed $400, 000. Ben Thomas seconded. Mayor Faber explained agreement with mill directs City to move forward with this project, purpose of project, benefits to City for putting meters in, and good partnership with mill. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Faber provided the Presiding Officers Report which included Representative Kilmer visit, Senator Patty Murray visit, and Sasha Abramsky writing book on YMCA issue. SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR STUDY SESSION Council member MickHager requested an update on Cherry St project. Mayor Faber announced Council member Rowe will be taking over his seat on Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC). Motion: David Faber moved to resign his seat on Lodging Tax Advisory Committee appoint Owen Rowe as the Council representative. Monica MickHager seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL Deputy Mayor Howard shared she spoke at the dedication for Gunther the Gray Whale on the Wharf. Council member Palmer shared details of her visit with Senator Patty Murray.. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:38pm Attest: August 21, 2023 City Council Business Meeting Page 5 of 6 Alyssa Rodrigues City Clerk August 21.2U23City Council Business Meeting Page 6ofG