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Home My WebLink About061724 City Council Business Meeting MinutesCITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF JUNE 17, 2024 CALL TO ORDER The Port Townsend City Council met in a Regular Session on the 17th of June 2024 in Council Chambers at 540 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA. Mayor Faber called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were David Faber, Monica MickHager, Owen Rowe, Ben Thomas, and Libby Wennstrom with Amy Howard excused. Staff members present were City Manager John Mauro, Public Works Director Steve King , and City Clerk Alyssa Rodrigues. Mayor Faber suggested moving the Executive Session to after Public Comment. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Mayor Faber announced there will be another Executive Session after the first Executive Session regarding litigation. PROCLAMATION(S) OR SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) Pride Month Proclamation Mayor Faber provided the Pride Month Proclamation to Sylvie. PT Main Street Update Main Street Executive Director Mari Mullen and Main Street President Nathan Barnett provided the Port Townsend Main Street Program 2024 1st Quarter Wrap Up presentation which included Making Plans, Economics, Port Townsend Creative District, Grants, Grants, & More Grants..., New LTAC Projects, Promotions, and Design. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT June 17, 2024 City Council Business Meeting Page 1 of 5 City Manager John Mauro provided the City Manager's Report which included Discovery Road project, pool, summer reading, Fort Worden Public Development Authority, and Juneteenth. In response to the City Manager's Report staff explained when Discovery Road will fully be open and Tyler and Lawrence Street bids/project timeline. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment Public comment was made. Staff or Council response, as needed In response to public comment staff and Council explained state project, WSDOT analysis, stormwater, ferry release, bicycle path, and flooding. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110(1)(III) LITIGATION OR LEGAL RISKS OF A PROPOSED ACTION OR CURRENT PRACTICE THAT THE AGENCY HAS IDENTIFIED WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE LITIGATION OR LEGAL RISKS IS LIKELY TO RESULT IN AN ADVERSE LEGAL OR FINANCIAL CONSEQUENCE TO THE AGENCY. (APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES) EXECUTIVE SESSION- PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110 (1)(II) LITIGATION THAT THE AGENCY REASONABLY BELIEVES MAY BE COMMENCED BY OR AGAINST THE AGENCY, THE GOVERNING BODY, OR A MEMBER ACTING IN AN OFFICIAL CAPACITY. (APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES) Mayor Faber stated the Council will go into Executive Session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(iii) Litigation or legal risks of a proposed action or current practice that the agency has identified when public discussion of the litigation or legal risks is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency for approximately 10 minutes and Executive Session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(ii) Litigation that the agency reasonably believes may be commenced by or against the agency, the governing body, or a member acting in an official capacity for approximately 10 minutes. No action will be taken. He stated Council will come out at 6:58pm. Council went into Executive Session for approximately 20 minutes at 6:38pm. Council came out of Executive Session at 6:58pm. No action was taken. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Approval of Minutes: May 13, 2024 Appointments/Reappointments: Arts Commission June 17, 2024 City Council Business Meeting Page 2 of 5 Temporary Council Committee Assignments: Housing Fund Board and Growth Management Steering Committee Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve the consent agenda. Ben Thomas seconded. Discussion ensued around other Council Committee assignments that were assigned to prior Council member Aislinn Palmer. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING Resolution 24-025 Approving the 2025 - 2030 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program Mayor Faber reviewed the Public Hearing Rules of Procedures. Public Works Director Steve King presented Resolution 24-025 Approving the 2025- 2030 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program presentation which included Title VI Compliance information, DEI in transportation planning, required to submit to state, 54 projects, $111 million, $24million city match, designation changes, prioritization, SR 20 pedestrian walkway Logan St to Hancock St, RAISE grants, 2023 Banked Capacity, Banked Capacity various, Mill Rd, Non -Motorized Plan secured, and secured items under TBD funding. There were no written materials submitted. Public Comment: There was no public comment. In response to Council's clarifying questions staff explained project cost estimates, STIP timing, downtown parking plan date, Discovery Rd bicycle and pedestrian safety, multimodal uses on arterials, plans working together, pavement restoration preservation schedule, banked capacity discussion timing, and Anderson Lake to Eaglemount. Clarifying Public Comment: Clarifying public comment was made. Mayor Faber closed the public tesimony portion of the hearing, Discussion ensued around 2026 parking plan date, Council retreat, appreciation for thoroughness, and items being checked off. Mayor Faber closed the Public Hearing. June 17, 2024 City Council Business Meeting Page 3 of 5 2030 Six- Year Transportation Improvement Program Monica MickHager seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (NONE) NEW BUSINESS Application for a Landmark Tree Designation in Sather Park In response to Council's clarifying questions staff explained Madrone vs. Madrona, proximity of tree to power lines, and PUD tree cuttings. Public Comment: Public comment was made. Discussion ensued around other Madronas designated as landmark trees. Motion: Monica MickHager moved to authorize the City Manager to apply for the designation of a Mature Madrone tree for landmark status Owen Rowe seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Faber provided the Presiding Officer's Report which included Committee Assignment openings. Discussion ensued around the Board of Health Committee Assignment, Infrastructure and Development Committee, and Jefferson County FEMA Fund. Motion: David Faber moved to approve Monica MickHager as temporary placement for the Jefferson County Board of Health. Owen Rowe seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. Mayor Faber continued his Presiding Officer's Report which included Steam Punk event, Discovery Rd event, and Farmers Market Sign Up. SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS June 17, 2024 City Council Business Meeting Page 4 of 5 Council member MickHager suggested considering tasking Finance and Budget Committee with beginning research regarding City Managers Salary with help from staff liaison People and Performance Director Cynthia Shaffer. Motion: David Faber moved task Finance and Budget Committee with compiling data and information that could be useful in the City Manager's salary evaluation. Owen Rowe seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. Council member MickHager discussed having handouts on roundabouts. Council member Wennstrom asked about the July Council schedule. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL Council member Thomas asked how many Council Applications were received and when the deadline is. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:01 pm.. Attest: Alyssa Rodrigues City Clerk June 17, 2024 City Council Business Meeting Page 5 of 5