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HomeMy WebLinkAbout020110CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, 2010 CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were David King, Kris Nelson, George Randels, Catharine Robinson, and Mark Welch with Laurie Medlicott, and Michelle Sandoval excused. Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John Watts, Grant Manager Ken Horvath, Development Services Director Rick Sepler, Public Works Director Ken Clow, and City Clerk Pam Kolacy . CHANGES TO THE AGENDA PRESENTATION(S) Proclamation: Reading Month Deputy Mayor Randels read a proclamation declaring March as Reading Month. Library Director Theresa Percy accepted the proclamation. Main Street Quarterly Report Susan Windle, President of the Main Street Board of Directors, presented Main Street's quarterly report to the Council. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC There was no general public comment. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Approval of Minutes: Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve the following items on the consent agenda: Approval of bills, claims and warrants, Vouchers 110289 through 110398 (plus EFTs) in the amount of $268,580.12. Mark Welch seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. City Council Business Meeting February I, 2010 Page 1 of 4 PUBLIC HEARING(S) UNFINISHED BUSINESS Intergovernmental Memorandum Of Understanding Regarding Economic Development City Manager David Timmons reviewed the packet materials, noting the proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) is an affirmation of existing policies and will lead to an action plan to address economic development. Mr. Timmons suggested that the Council consider taking action on the item during a short special meeting prior to the February 6 retreat when all Council members will be present. There was no public comment. Several Council members expressed a desire to keep the process moving forward and supported acting on the MOU on Feb. 6. Motion: George Randels moved to set a special meeting for 71 am on Saturday, Feb 6, to address approval of the three-party Memorandum of Understanding among the City, the County, and the Port. Catharine Robinson seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Shared Resource Conservation Manager Program Grant Manager Ken Horvath reviewed the packet materials, noting this is a first touch and no action is requested this evening. He stated that the next step would be to approve an interlocal agreement among the partners who will contribute to support the cost of the position of "Shared Resource Conservation Manager" above the grant funding received. He noted that some of the material has been updated since the packet was prepared and that the submission must be made by March 1. There was no public comment. Council members had several questions about the responsibilities of the various partners, the projections regarding self-sustainability of funding the position, and the figures presented for the partnership funding scenarios. Mr. Horvath noted that Jefferson County would be designated as the lead partner and that the spreadsheet and other materials are being refined and corrected City Council Business Meeting February 1, 2010 Page 2 of 4 for presentation at the next meeting. Mr. Randels suggested that the PUD would be a natural partner in the project as well. Office of Violence Against Women -Grant Submission Authorization City Manager David Timmons and Grant Manager Ken Horvath reviewed the packet materials. Mr. Horvath noted that our partner in this grant would be Dove House and that the request is for authorization to submit two grant applications to the Office of Violence Against Women (Dept of Justice). There was no public comment. Ms. Robinson noted that these programs would enable building a team around the victim rather than sending the victim to numerous resources to try and get help. Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to authorize the City to submit applications for the two Office of Violence Against Women grants. Kris Nelson seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. Resolution 10-002, Code Enforcement Priorities Development Services Director Rick Sepler reviewed the packet materials. He noted that the resolution sets code enforcement priorities relating to private uses of residential rights of way. Council agreed to amend language on page 4 (A) to replace the word "over" with "would have a higher priority than" and to replace the last two sentences in (N) on page 3 to better reflect the intent: "The 1997 date serves as an appropriate date to prioritize enforcement because the 1997 zoning code clearly prohibits private structures in the right of way." There was no public comment. Motion: Kris Nelson moved to approve Resolution 70-002, Setting Forth City Council Code Enforcement Priorities with revision to last two sentences on page 3 (N) and changing all references on page 4 (Section A) which now state "over" to "would have a higher priority than"in numbers 2,3,4,5,6 and 7. David King seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mr. Randels noted that he understands many grant applications have tight deadlines but it is problematic for Council members to see these for the first time at a meeting where action is expected. He asked staff to find a way to give the City Council Business Meeting February 1, 2010 Page 3 of4 Council notice that something is coming down the track quickly so they are not taken off guard. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Timmons reported on the following issues. Staff will give Council a-mail notification of pending action with a tight deadline. City continues to promote regional partnerships. JeffCom center is moving forward to hire a new director and members are working on regionalization and interoperability of technical plafforms. Public Art recommendation is ready and will come before the Council in March. Mayor Sandoval is putting together a meeting on youth services. Council retreat is Feb. 6, staff will not be required to attend. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR STUDY SESSION Mr. King stated that he believes the Fire Commissioners would rather meet jointly with the Council on Feb. 22nd than Feb. 16th; he will follow up to confirm. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION There was no executive session. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Attest: ~~~~ ~d~~ '~~ Pamela Kolacy, MMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting February 1, 2010 Page 4 of 4