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HomeMy WebLinkAbout102124 City Council Business Meeting MinutesCITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF OCTOBER 21, 2024 CALL TO ORDER The City Council met in a Regular Session on the 21 st of October 2024 in Council Chambers at 540 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368. Mayor Faber called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were David Faber, Amy Howard, Neil Nelson, Owen Rowe, Ben Thomas, Libby Wennstrom, and Monica MickHager. Staff members present were City Manager John Mauro, Finance and Technology Services Director Jodi Adams, Library Director Melody Sky -Weaver, Public Works Director Steve King, Parks and Recreation Strategy Director Emma Bolin, Planning and Community Development Director Emma Bolin , and City Clerk Alyssa Rodrigues. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Mayor Faber explained the need to do three proclamations in tonight's meeting. Motion: David Faber moved waive Council's limitations on two proclamations and be allowed to do three. Monica MickHager seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. PROCLAMATION(S) OR SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) Indigenous Peoples' Day Mayor Faber read aloud the Indigenous Peoples' Day proclamation. Friends of the Library Proclamation Mayor Faber presented the Friends of Library Proclamation to Friends of the Library representatives. Arbor Day Proclamation October 21, 2024 City Council Business Meeting Page 1 of 6 Mayor Faber presented the Arbor lay Proclamation to Parks, Recreation, Trees and Trails Advisory Board Member Rebecca Kimball. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager John Mauro provided the City Manager's Report which include Friends of the Library book sale, Code Compliance Officer KT LaBadie Every Day Public Safety presentation, LGBTQ History month, Virtual Comprehensive Plan workshop, Septage Grant with County, Chip Seal purchases, water supply, and Coffee with the City Manager. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Public comment Public comment was made. Staff or Council response, as needed In response to public comment staff explained policy around legacy events, the need for more internal conversations, and frustrations around reservation process. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Approval of Minutes: September 16, 2024 Appointment/Reappointment: Equity, Access, and Rights Advisory Board Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Rock for Chip Seal Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve the consent agenda. Ben Thomas seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (NONE) NEW BUSINESS Ordinance 3340 Replacing the Blanket Utility Easement in the North Half of Vacated 21 st Street Between San Juan Avenue and McNeill Streets with an Eight - Foot -Wide Utility and Trail Easement Along the North Side of the Centerline of Vacated 21st Street Between San Juan Avenue and McNeill Streets October 21, 2024 City Council Business Meeting Page 2 of 6 Public Works Director Steve King presented Ordinance 3340 Replacing the Blanket Utility Easement in the North Half of Vacated 21 st Street Between San Juan and McNeill Streets with an Eight -Foot -Wide Utility and Trail Easement Along the North Side of the Centerline of Vacated 21 st Street Between San Juan Avenue and McNeill Streets which included shrinking an existing easement leftover from vacation, property owned by church, Habitat for Humanity plans for affordable housing on property, received comment from PUD, easement reduced from 30 ft to 8ft which leaves room for trail, no need for utility, and staff recommends adoption and waiving Council Rules. In response to Council's clarifying question staff explained other half of easement, connection to Golf Course trail option, reason for waiving Council Rules, goal of narrowing easement, and increasing church's buildable area. Public comment: There was no public comment. Discussion ensued around the house with Christmas lights. Motion: Owen Rowe moved to waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance 3340 Replacing the Blanket Utility Easement in the North Half of Vacated 21 st Street Between San Juan Avenue and McNeill Streets with an Eight -Foot -Wide Utility and Trail Easement Along the North Side of the Centerline of Vacated 21 st Street Between San Juan Avenue and McNeill Streets Libby Wennstrom seconded. Discussion ensued around the purpose for waiving Council Rules, neighborhood outreach, and adjacent property owner. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. ARPA Allocation and Adjustments John Mauro introduced ARPAAIIocations and Adjustments. Finance and Technology Services Director Jodi Adams presented the ARPA Allocations and Adjustments which included reallocation of ARPA expenditures, ARPA Funds 2025 Budget, and reasons for reallocations. In response to Council's clarifying questions staff explained typo of years in summary statement. Public comment: There was no public comment. October 21, 2024 City Council Business Meeting Page 3 of 6 Discussion ensued around appreciation for staff managing the ARPA fund and help from ARPA funds. Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve the list tonight given to use to reallocate the ARPA funds. Owen Rowe seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. City Council Position of Washington State Initiative 2117 John Mauro presented City Council Position of Washington State Initiative 2117 which included rules around use of public facilities, high level summary, information presented by staff, Council makes the decision, can't advocate without full Council approval, Climate Commitment Act, link in agenda bill to Department of Ecology, detail on scale of program, Office of Financial Management link, and Resolution will be drafted after decision by Council is made. Public comment: There was no public comment. Discussion ensued around Climate Commitment Act, cost burdens, opposing Initiative 2117, voting no means to retain Climate Commitment Act, and the role of Council members in relation to voting. Motion: David Faber moved to oppose 1-2117 and to direct the City Manager to draft a resolution to that effect for action by the City Council at the next regular business meeting. Monica Mickklager seconded. Vote: motion carried, 6-1 by voice vote, Ben Thomas opposed. Resolution 24-034 Adopting the City of Port Townsend Public Library's Meeting Room Policy for the Charles Pink House/Library Learning Center and Library Library Director Melody Sky -Weaver presented Resolution 24-034 Adopting the City of Port Townsend Public Library's Meeting Room Policy for the Charles Pink House/Library Learning Center and Library which included library policy review, Meeting Room policy purpose, Library Bill of Rights, equitably accessible, removed procedures from policy, Zen Booth, unanimously approved by Library Advisory Board, 5-10 community groups using Pink House consistently, and supports mission. In response to Council's clarifying questions staff explained fundraising activities in space, no products/services sold, groups can only use once a month, recurring use criteria, procedural language, open to the public meetings language, room capacity, and registration process.. October 21, 2024 City Council Business Meeting Page 4 of 6 Public comment: There was no public comment. Discussion ensued around software for reservation calendaring and efficiency in scheduling. Motion: Ben Thomas moved to approve Resolution 24-034 Adopting the City of Port Townsend Public Library's Meeting Room Policy for the Charles Pink House/ Library Learning Center and Library Owen Rowe seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Addendum for the YMCA to use the Portable Formerly Occupied by KPTZ John Mauro introduced Authorizing the City Manager to Sign an Addendum for the YMCA to use the Portable Formerly Occupied by KPTZ. Parks and Recreation Strategy Director Carrie Hite presented Authorizing the City Manager to Sign an Addendum for the YMCA to use the Portable Formerly Occupied by KPTZ which included renting space that has been vacant, Request of Proposals, three submittals, YMCA Children Advocacy Center, Winter Welcoming Center, zoning issues, addendum, next steps, start November 1, and 5%. In response to Council's clarifying questions staff explained zoning issue next steps possibilities and downstairs use. Public comment: There was no public comment. Discussion ensued around zoning issues, nuisance zoning, unintended consequences, nonprofit will have good use of rooms, KPTZ history, and program is a good fit. Motion: Monica MickHager moved to authorize the City Manager to sign an addendum for the YMCA to use the portable formerly occupied by KPTZ Ben Thomas seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Faber provided the Presiding Officer's Report which included being on John Mauro's radio show and renewing membership with KPTZ. SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS October 21, 2024 city council Business Meeting Page 5 of 6 There were no suggestions for future agendas. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL There were no comments from Council. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:23pm. Attest: Alyssa Rodrigues City Clerk October 21, 2024 City Council Business Meeting Page 6 of 6