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Home My WebLink About110623 City Council Business Meeting MinutesCITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6, 2023 CALL TO ORDER/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in a Regular Session on the 6th day of November 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, Owen Rowe, and Ben Thomas with Aislinn Palmer excused and Libby Wennstrom absent. Staff members present were City Manager John Mauro, Planning and Community Development Director Emma Bolin , City Attorney Heidi Greenwood , Parks and Recreation Strategy Director Carrie Hite, Code Compliance Officer KT LaBadie , Public Works Director Steve King , Finance and Technology Services Director Connie Anderson , and City Clerk Alyssa Rodrigues. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Mayor Faber suggested removing item "G". from the consent agenda and moving New Business item "A" to "C", move "B" to "A" and "C" to "B". Council agreed. Council member Wennstrom arrived at 6:02pm. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS There were no Special Presentations. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager John Mauro provided the City's Manager Report which included disruptions, Kearney St intersection project, Discovery Rd project, demolition of Carmel Building, grant award, transportation funding, paving in banked capacity project, sewer system, and grant coordinator. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment City Staff Response November 6, 2023 City Council Business Meeting Page 1 of 6 There was no public comment. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Approval of Minutes: September 25, 2023, October 2, 2023 Appointments/Reappointments: Fair Board, Historic Preservation Committee Minor Housekeeping Revisions to be Adopted per PTMC Code 1.01.015(c) in Ordinance 3323, to Fix Errors in Exhibits B and G Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Ground Up Road Construction Inc, for Subgrade Treatment and Paving as Well as Other Miscellaneous Expenses not to Exceed $65,000 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Jefferson County Noxious Weed Control Board for an Additional Three Years of Weed Control Services. Public Infrastructure Fund Grant for Evans Vista (this item was removed from consent) Motion: Amy Howard moved to approve the consent agenda. Monica MickHager seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING Resolution 23-053 Declaring Property to be Surplus to the City's Needs and Authorizing the City Manager to Dispose of the Property Mayor Faber reviewed the Public Hearing Rules of Procedure. City Manager John Mauro introduced Resolution 23-053. Public Works Director Steve King, Planning and Community Development Director Emma Bolin, and City Attorney Heidi Greenwood presented Resolution 2-053 Declaring Property to be Surplus to the City's Needs and Authorizing the City Manager to Dispose of the Property which included history, process, conditions, next steps, Right of Way vacation hearing, property exchange, Land Use Action, demolition, listing process, offers, and proceeds suggestions. Public Comment: Written public comment was summarized by Ms. Greenwood. November 6, 2023 City Council Business Meeting Page 2 of 6 Bruce Cowan spoke about property concerns. Deborah Pederson spoke about affordable housing and property. Brett Nunn spoke about lessons learned and infrastructure. In response to Public Comment staff explained access on Rose St. and affordable housing efforts. In response to Council's clarifying questions staff explained decision process on proceeds, and 2005 decision for proceeds. Mayor Faber closed the public testimony portion of the Hearing. Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve Resolution 23-053 Declaring Property to be Surplus to the City's Needs and Authorizing the City Manager to Dispose of the Property. Ben Thomas seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (NONE) NEW BUSINESS Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into Contracts to Abate Longstanding Nuisance Code Violations Mr. Mauro introduced Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into Contracts to Abate Longstanding Nuisance Code Violations. Code Compliance Officer KT LaBadie, Planning and Community Development Director Emma Bolin, and City Attorney Heidi Greenwood presented Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into Contracts to Abate Longstanding Nuisance Code Violations and the Options to Resolve Longstanding Nuisance Code Violations presentation which included History of Nuisance Conditions 1008 16th Street, History of Enforcement Actions, Photo History and Timeline: June 2011- October 2023, What happens next?, and Options to Resolve Nuisance Conditions. In response to Council's clarifying questions staff explained clearing Right of Way, recommended motion, and Blight Statute. Public Comment: Scott Walker spoke about choosing Option 2. David Goldman spoke about City focusing on core competencies. David Covert spoke about property line, and material and buildings on property. Ginny Adams spoke about hoarding. November 6, 2023 City Council Business Meeting Page 3 of 6 Council and staff discussed tracked hours, hoarding intervention, enforcement follow through, helping the community, court action, process, timeline, and recommendation. Motion: Ben Thomas moved to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with an abatement company not to exceed $30, 000 to clean up 1008 16th Street should the court grant the City a Warrant of Abatement as well as to clean up accumulated junk in the adjoining City rights of way. Monica MickHager seconded. Discussion ensued around mental health, poverty, and property. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. City Managers 2024 Proposed Budget Mr. Mauro introduced the City Managers 2024 Proposed Budget. Finance and Technology Services Director Connie Anderson presented the City Managers 2024 Proposed Budget which included Overview, Budget Schedule: Preparing the 2024 Budget, Plans that Work Together, Strengthening our Financial Position, What is a Budget? How are City Services Funded?, Municipal Budget Fund Breakdown, 2023 Estimated Fund Summary, 2024 Proposed Budget Fund Summary, Department Operational Requests (General Fund, Water/Sewer Utility Fund, Community Services -Facilities & Parks), Financial Sustainability: Implementing the Plan, Investing in Tools, Smart Seed Funding, Proposed Fleet Replacement Option Table, Investing in People, Level of Service 2024 Staffing, Level of Service- 2024 Position Considerations, and Policy Considerations. In response to Council's clarifying questions staff explained Olympic Gravity Water System, and banked capacity resources and projects. Public Comment: Forest Shomer spoke about electric fleet. In response to Public Comment staff explained electrifying fleet. Council and staff discussed City mechanics, strategic approach, banked capacity, road maintenance, balanced budget, RCO grants, Council participation, utility tax, state legislator advocacy, fleet funding, designating reserve balances, fund balances list, general fund policy, and TBD. Port Townsend Golf Park Principles Mr. Mauro introduced the Port Townsend Golf Park Principles. Parks and Recreation Strategy Director Carrie Hite presented the Port Townsend Golf Park Principles Discussion presentation which included Principles, Access- Phases, Phases, and Accountability. November 6, 2023 City Council Business Meeting Page 4 of 6 In response to Council's clarifying questions staff and Friends of Port Townsend Golf Park members explained dog park, community garden, temporary Amphitheater location, amount of holes verbiage, playground/put put location, playground, well water, Groundswell, length of lease, community access fees, driving range/virtual range, and links course. Public Comment: Bob Wheeler spoke about the Port Townsend Golf Park. Christina Albrecht spoke about the Port Townsend Golf Park. Linda Sullivan spoke about the Port Townsend Golf Park. Tim Caldwell spoke about the Port Townsend Golf Park. Mark Welch spoke about the Port Townsend Golf Park. Jordyn Oleachea spoke about the Recyclery and Port Townsend Golf Park. Eric Jones spoke about the Recyclery and Port Townsend Golf Park. Dakota Forest spoke about Disc Golf and Port Townsend Golf Park. Forest Shomer spoke about the Prairie and Port Townsend Golf Park. Council discussed waiving fees, East/West trail, bus access, playground, community garden, collaboration, lease terms, Recyclery, low to no cost option, maintaining 9 - hole golf, 10 vs. 20 years, rent, expenses, Friends having input into phases, capital investment, North/South trail, housing, Groundswell, local plan, check in point after 2 -years, reduction of water usage, and principles. Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Listing Agreement with Terry McHugh for the Sale of the Cherry Street Property. Mr. Mauro introduced authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Listing Agreement with Terry McHugh for the Sale of the Cherry Street Property. Ms. Bolin presented authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Listing Agreement with Terry McHugh for the Sale of the Cherry Street Property which included work with Terry McHugh, listing agreement in February 2024, terms with church, issues brought forward, realtor tasks, and recommendation action. Public Comment: There was no public comment. Council discussed working with neighbors and understanding offers. November 6, 2023 City Council Business Meeting Page 5 of 6 Motion: Monica MickHager moved to authorize the City Manager to Enter into a listing Agreement with Terry McHugh for the Sale of the Cherry ,street Property. Amy Howard seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT CommentMayor Faber provided the Presiding Officers Report which included Election Day, Public •` November 13 Councilmeeting, touring Golf Course,a• Howard becoming the Council Liaison for Equity, Access, and Rights Advisory Board, ?.nd Council member MickHager becoming the Council Liaison for Parks, Recreation, Trees, and Trails Advisory Board. SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR STUDY SESSION There were no suggestions. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL Deputy Mayor Toward stated she will be providing a Proclamation to First Presbyterian Church for 150th Anniversary, and City Council can still be emalled as whole. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:10pm. Attest: Alyssa Rodrigues City Clerk November 6, 2023 City Council Business Meeting Page 6 of 6