HomeMy WebLinkAbout041524 Special Session City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF APRIL 15, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
The Port Townsend City Council met in a Special Session on the 15th of April 2024 in
Council Chambers at 540 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA. Mayor Faber called the
meeting to order at 5:30pm.
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 , People and Performance
Director Cynthia Shaffer, City Attorney Alexandra Kenyon , Public Works Director Steve
King , Long Range Planner Helena Smith , Planning and Community Development
Director Emma Bolin , and City Clerk Alyssa Rodrigues.
EXECUTIVE SESSION- PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110 1 G PERFORMANCE OF
A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE. APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES
Council went into Executive Session at 5:37pm for approximately 60 minutes to discuss
Performance of a Public Employee pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)), to Consider the
Selection of a Site or the Acquisition of Real Estate by Lease of Purchase when Public
Knowledge Regarding Such Consideration Would Cause Likelihood of Increased Price
pursuant to RCW42.30.110(1)(b)), and Discussion with Legal Counsel about Current or
Potential Litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)).
Council came out of Executive Session at 6:40pm. Mayor Faber announced action from
Executive Session will be taken during the Presiding Officer's Report.
EXECUTIVE SESSION- PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110 1 B TO CONSIDER THE
SELECTION OF A SITE OR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE BY LEASE OR
PURCHASE WHEN PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE REGARDING SUCH CONSIDERATION
MOULD CAUSE A LIKELIHOOD OF INCREASED PRICE AND RCW 42.30.110 1 I "
DISCUSSION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ABOUT CURRENT OR POTENTIAL
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Volunteer Appreciation Month
Mayor Faber presented the Volunteer Appreciation Month proclamation to city volunteer
David Lubinski.
Congressman Kilmer Virtual Presentation/Update
Congressman Kilmer provided a legislative update.
City Manager John Mauro provided the City Manager's Report which included
Recompete, new Finance Director Jodi Adams, City Attorney Alexandra Kenyon,
Healthier Together taskforce„ KPTZ, Naloxone training, TLAB conference, Connectivity
Fair, Main St Earth Day Spring Clean Up„ and Point Hudson Breakwater Opening.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment
City Staff Response
There was no public comment.
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Approval of Minutes: February 12, 2024, February 22, 2024, March 4, 2024
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Appointments/Reappointments: Parks, Recreation, Trees and Trails Advisory Board,
Historic Preservation Committee, Arts Commission, Civil Service Commission, Fort
Worden PDA
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract and Any Related Agreements with
Kenyon Disend, PLLC, Municipal Law Firm, for City Attorney Services and
Acknowledging Alexandra Kenyon as Port Townsend City Attorney (per PTMC 2.08.020)
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Agreements Necessary to Complete the
Condition Assessment of the 1928 sections of the OGWS Pipeline
Resolution 24-014 Declaring an Emergency, Waiving Public Bidding Requirements, and
Ratifying the City Manager?s Approval of all Applicable Documents to Allow for the
Immediate Repair of Erosion Damage to Affected Stormwater Infrastructure
Authorize the City Manager and Mayor David Faber to draft and send invitation letters to
federally recognized Tribes whose ceded lands lie within Port Townsend.
Council member MickHager stated regarding Item E to get a Council update if it goes
over the stated amount.
Motion. Monica MickHager moved to approve the consent agenda. Owen Rowe
seconded.
Discussion ensued around supplemental budgets.
Vote. motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution 24-013 Authorizing Angled Parking on Tyler Street
Public Works Director Steve King presented Resolution 24-013 Authorizing Angled
Parking on Tyler Street which included previous discussions, previous presentation,
grant details, angled parking, three parking options, first reading, workshop, pros/cons,
safety standpoint, bicycles, head out angled parking, outreach feedback, parking count,
parallel parking recommendation, and spring striping.
In response to Council's clarifying questions staff explained staff recommendation and
safety obligation, angled parking in other areas of town, head out parking earlier than
project, center stripe on Tyler St, misunderstanding the flow of traffic, and sidewalk
extension.
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Public Comment:
Public comment was made.
Discussion ensued around the process of painting stripes before full project, preference
of head out parking, importance of communication, parallel parking, and staff time
inventory.
Motion'
° Monica MickHager moved to approve Resolution 24-013 Authorizing Head Out
Angled Parking on Tyler Street. Aistinn Palmer seconded.
Discussion ensued around center line and importance of messaging first.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Final Approval: Comprehensive Plan Public Participation Plan
Planning and Community Development Director Emma Bolin and Long -Range Planner
Adrian Smith introduced Final Approval: Comprehensive Plan Public Participation Plan
which included March Workshop, May g Vision Workshop, Draft Public Participation
Plan review, how to reach people, updates in Roles and Responsibilities, updates in
non -governmental organizations, Principles of Public Engagement, Public Engagement
Tips, and detail document.
In response to Council's clarifying questions staff explained QR Codes and housing
providers.
Public Comment:
There was no public comment.
Discussion ensued around a community building exercise, appreciation for work and
detail, return to public participation, and reaching new groups.
Motion: Aislinn Palmer moved to approve the Public Participation Plan. Owen Rowe
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
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Resolution 24-015 Updating and Establishing New Fees for Building and Planning and
Community Development Fees
Emma Bolin presented Resolution 24-015 Updating and Establishing New Fees for
Building and Planning and Community Development Fees which included annual
updates, mid -year updates, annexation agreement with East Jefferson Fire Rescue
expiration, amendment to continue services for 6 months, charging fees on districts
behalf, convening a committee, district hourly rate vs city hourly fee, annual consumer
price index increases, occupancy updates, community risk reduction program, fire risk
management in the City, office of Fire Marshall, each role, interim, and language error.
In response to Council's clarifying questions staff explained fees in effect currently,
valuation data, Exhibit A, building valuation data, building permit fee total valuation, per
dollar of additional valuation, and fire inspection fee communication plan.
Public Comment:
There was no public comment.
Motion: Owen Rowe moved to approve Resolution 24-015 Updating and Establishing
New Fees for Building and Planning and Community Development Fees Monica
MickHager seconded.
Vote. motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Ordinance 3336 Vacating a 30x60-Foot Portion of the Reed Street Right -of -Way Abutting
Lot 2, Block 25, Mountain View 2nd Addition; Authorizing Exchange of 30x50 Foot Portion
of Reed Street for 10x266 Feet of Private Property; Providing for Severability; Providing
for Corrections; and Establishing an Effective Date
Emma Bolin and Steve King provided the Ordinance 3336 Vacating a 30x60 Foot
Portion of the Reed Street Right -of -Way Abutting Lot 2, Block 25, Mountain View 2nd
Addition; Authorizing Exchange of 30x50 Foot Portion of Reed Street for 10x266 Feet of
Private Property; Providing for Severability; Providing for Corrections; and Establishing
an Effective Date presentation which included suitable building site, Chestnut St, public
trails, Lots 3 and 4, 10 ft of Chestnut St, 10 ft trail on top of water reservoir, completed
requirements, and land exchange.
In response to Council's clarifying questions staff explained Council process, changes
since 2020, and strip between Lot 2 and Lot 9 vacated street.
Public Comment:
Public comment was made.
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Discussion ensued around the trail move process.
Motion: Monica MickHager moved waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance 3336
Vacating a 30x60-Foot Portion of the Reed Street Right -of -Way Abutting Lot 2, Block
25, Mountain View 2nd Addition; Authorizing Exchange of 30x50 Foot Portion of Reed
Street for 10x266 Feet of Private Properly''Providing for Severability; Providing for
Corrections,. and Establishing an Effective mate Aislinn Palmer seconded.
Discussion ensued around appreciation of the property owner giving the extra 3ft.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Mayor Faber presented the 2023 City Manager Evaluation,
Motion: Aislinn Palmer moved to approve the City Manager Evaluation for 2023. Owen
Rowe seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Mayor Faber provided the Presiding Officer's Report which included KPTZ show,
Farmers Market Opening Day,, and Point Hudson Breakwater Event.
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STUDY SESSION
There were no suggestions.
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Discussion ensued around the April 29, 2024, Special Council meeting, Connectivity
Fair, and TLAB event.
ADJOURN
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There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8-11 pm.
Attest:
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Alyssa K&arigues
City Clerk
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