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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02201996 PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 20, 1996 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 20th day of February, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Julie McCulloch presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Bill Davidson, Dan Harpole, Diane Perry-Thompson, Ted Shoulberg, Ian Keith, and Kathryn Jenks. Also present were Acting City Clerk Michael Hildt, Police Chief Jim Newton, City Attomey Timothy McMahan, Director of Public Works Bob Wheeler, Fire Chief Howard Scott, Library Director Linnea Patrick, and Sheila Avis, Minute Taker. PRIORITY ITEM Mayor McCulloch noted with sadness the death February 16th of Bobby McGarraugh, Parks Department, and recognized with gratitude his many accomplishments throughout the City. She asked for a moment of silence after which she read a resolution honoring him. RESOLUTION 96-29 A RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING BOBBY MCGARRAUGH Councilmember Harpole made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 96-29 which was seconded by Councilmember Jenks and passed unanimously by voice vote. There were none. INTRODUCTIONS and/or RECOGNITIONS AGENDA CHANGES or ADDITIONS Additions to the Consent Agenda: · Approval of Appointments -- Don White to the Arts Commission · Item F, Approval of out of state travel -- Howard Scott · Letters added to Communications: A letter from Mr. Ken McMillan, PUD No. 1, to Mayor McCulloch A letter from Mayor McCulloch to Ms Rivland, Department of Ecology A letter to Council from Mr. John Tuohael on the nexus element. A letter from Mayor McCulloch regarding the Thomas Oil property Mayor McCulloch pointed out that although a memorandum had stated there would be a public hearing on the proposed code enforcement ordinances, public hearings are not required for ordinances. She stated that comments on ordinances included on the agenda will be accepted during the Public Comment sections. Councilmember Davidson asked regarding discussion of applicants for the vacant Councilmember position in Executive Session vs Open Session. After discussion, it was the consensus of Council to deliberate qualifications of applicants in Executive Session. Mayor McCulloch reiterated the Executive Session would be for review of qualifications of Councilmember applicants only. Nomination and the vote will be taken in Open Session immediately following. Councilmember Davidson pointed out an error in the minutes of February 7, 1996. Page 3, change Planning Commission representative from Bev Shortess to Deb Shortess. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Harpole made a motion to approve the following items as amended on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Jenks and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the Minutes: February 5, 1996 as written without reading. February 7, 1996 City Council and Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Special Workshop Meeting as written without reading, and corrected. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: 010 Current Expense $ 35,100.89 094 Garbage 34,453.10 110 Street 5,423.26 120 Library 3,290.06 130 Park 2,369.54 411 Water-Sewer 40,496.13 412 Storm and Surface Water 1,510.87 500 Equipment Rental 4,810.34 610 Firemen's Pension and Relief 235,10 Total $127,689.29 Approval of Appointments: · To the Civil Service Commission: Jewel Cline Atwell. · To the Parks and Recreation Commission: Tim Caldwell, Debbie Berreth, Scott Walker, and Steve Hayden. · To the Arts Commission: Don White Approval of Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 96-30 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ECONOMIC AND ENGINEERING SERVICES (EES) TO CONDUCT A RATE STUDY. RESOLUTION NO. 96-31 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH TIMOTHY SLATTERY AND ADALYN SLATTERY REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF LAND IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE ACTING TREASURER TO ISSUE WARRANTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE LAND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AGREEMENT. RESOLUTION NO. 96-32 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT AND LOAN PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE CENTENNIAL CLEAN WATER FUND AND THE STATE REVOLVING FUND. Communications: A letter dated January 26, 1996, from Quentin Goodrich, Speedy Office Services, 712 Washington Street, Port Townsend, expressing concern over the proposal to turn the Antique Mall into the headquarters for the city police department. (For information.) A letter dated January 31, 1996, from Miriam Smith, 191 Ness Comer Road, Port Hadlock, WA 98339, concurring with the City Water Service Area Resolution. (For information.) A letter dated February 3, 1996, from Jean P. Myers, 730 Holcomb Street, Port Townsend, requesting assistance with mud from storm water on her property. (To Utilities Committee.) A letter dated February 5, 1996, from Jim Hargrove, Washington State Senator, District 24, answering Mayor McCulloch's letter regarding opposition to HB 2223. (For information.) A letter dated February 8, 1996, from Mark Stevenson, 460 Margin Road, Port Townsend, to Councilmember Jenks and copied to Council proposing including the Glen Cove area in the Port Townsend UGA. (For information.) A letter dated February 9, 1996, from Ken L. Smith, Project Engineer, Washington State Department of Transportation, inviting the Mayor or someone from the City to represent the City's jurisdiction at a meeting for Traffic and Economic Analysis, SR 16 Tacoma Narrows. (For information.) A letter of complaint dated February 10, 1996, from Carrie Jaffee, Box 1212, Windsor, CA, 95492, regarding water and sewer utility bills for services she does not use in the empty house she has attempted to sell for the last 3 years. (To Utilities Committee.) A letter dated February 12, 1996, from Chris B. Stafford, Stafford, Harris, Incorporated, 218 Polk Street, 326, Port Townsend, making suggested changes to the Comprehensive Plan. (For information.) A letter dated February 12, 1996, to Governor Lowry, from Mayor McCulloch, requesting publishing a Draft Environmental Impact Statement and holding heatings on the Proposed Northwest Straits National Marine Sanctuary. (For information.) A letter of complaint copied to Council February 13, 1996, from Jeffrey Blohm, regarding charges for utilities during times of unavailability of services. (To Utilities Committee.) A letter dated February 13, 1996, to Police Chief Jim Newton and copied to Council, from Gerald O. Hickman, President/CEO, Quimper Community Credit Union, congratulating Chief Newton and commending his staff for the excellent job of handling their recent robbery alarm. (For information.) A compilation of questionnaires gathered from October, 1995, to present by Kathryn Jenks and copied to Council February 15, 1996, asking for indication of things the City could fix, change or improve in their neighborhoods. A letter dated February 15, 1996, from Dana Roberts and Carol Anne Modena, 438 22nd Street, Port Townsend, with suggestions for appointment of Replacement City Council Member. Letters of Interest, Council Vacancy: Jean Camfield, Julia G. Cochrane, Geoff Masci, DC, Scott Walker, Kathryn C. R. Carlton, Lyn Hersey, Monica Tumey Macguire Approval of Out-of-State Travel: Fire Chief Howard Scott, Oregon Fire Chief's Association Northwest Management Seminar, "Leadership Beyond the Envelope-Part III", March 6 through 8 in Portland. This concludes the Consent Agenda. 4 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Forrest Rambo, General Manager, Point Hudson Resort, said he would address the Resolution to support a feasibility study for the PTM2002 Transient Marina Concept at the next public comment section of this Council meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor McCulloch noted the Mayor votes only to break a tie. She pointed out that the Council appointee will be seated only until the next municipal election in 1997. She delineated the personnel issues of the appointment and noted the law provides for these to be reviewed in Executive Session. Mayor McCulloch recessed the meeting into Executive Session to review qualifications for the Council vacancy. At the Chairman's request, she sat in on the review in order to have perspective in the event her vote was required. The meeting was reconvened at 8:02 p.m. COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND APPOINTMENT OF NEW COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Harpole, Council President, spoke as a representative and reflective of all six Councilmembers. He reported they were quite grateful for the number of qualified people who applied. He noted that five of them had filed and mn for other elections, and stated it was their hope that all continue to stay in the community at that level of commitment. Councilmember Davidson made the motion that Jean Camfield be appointed to the City Council vacancy, which was approved unanimously by voice vote after each Councilmember made their comments. Mayor McCulloch welcomed Jean Camfield to the Council and expressed her thanks to the other applicants. Councilmember Shoulberg was excused for the remainder of the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS Street Vacation - City of Port Townsend -- CANCELED 5 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Harpole stated the ComprehenSive Plan joint workshops with the Planning Commission were going well. He voiced appreciation to the approximately 30 attendees and noted the next workshop on the Capital Facilities and Utilities Element would be February 21. He indicated he would not be available for the February 28 workshop on t_he Transportation Element. Councilmember Jenks noted the minutes of the workshops would be on Public Record and available to the public, STANDING/ADHOC COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance. Councilmember Davidson reported the committee met February 13 and discussed the request from Dott Kelly for $2,500 seed money until grants are written for the Boiler Room. Mr. Davidson noted the committee felt it is a very worthwhile cause, but they recommended deferring until later in the year to see how revenue projections compare with revenues proposed in the 1996 budget. He also reported Larry Mulvey represented the Rhododendron Festival Association for their $10,000 request to purchase a used track configured to tow a 5th wheel Port Townsend float, He stated the request assumed an excess in bed tax might be available, but reported City Attomey McMahan noted the funds could not be used for a capital equipment purchase even though it might be used for tourism promotion. When it was determined there were no other City funds available, the request was withdrawn. He reported that Sherry Robison requested the 1995 Tourism Advisory Group (TAG) budget be forwarded to the 1996 budget. Since this will have to be handled as a supplemental budget request, it was deferred until the next supplemental budget later in the year. He stated the committee reviewed the new Public Works financial reports and they were met with a great deal of enthusiasm. He said copies would be distributed to Councilmembers approximately once a month. He noted these reports should allow Economic Engineering Service to do an even better job in their 1997 utility rate study. He announced a Meeting March 7, 9:30 a.m. in Council Chambers and said this agenda would be continued at that meeting. He announced a closed meeting March 1 which has been moved to 1:30 p.m. to consider labor negotiations. Fort Worden Advisory_ Committee. Mr. Davidson reported Mr. Forrest Rambo, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Visitor and Tourism Committee, presented their idea to locate a satellite visitor center somewhere at Fort Worden. The Fort Worden Advisory Committee passed a motion 6 to request the State Parks Department to look at the concept, and, if allowed, the committee to pursue to see if feasible. Mr. Rambo said if it looks favorable they might come back with a funds request of $3,000 to $5,000 from bed tax to set up the facility. Councilmember Harpole suggested the Boiler Room request be included in the first supplemental budget. Land Use. Councilmember Keith reported the committee met twice to consider regulatory reform and stated they went through what is anticipated to be the final draft of the Regulatory Reform ordinance. He indicated it will be read and ready for the next step. Parks, Recreation and Property.. Councilmember Harpole reported he met February 8 with the citizen's advisory group for discussion regarding the Parks and Recreation Commission's role as it relates to the Council Parks, Recreation and Property Committee. He announced their next meeting is set for March 7, 4:00 p.m. He said on the agenda is a presentation by David Lanza on the Adams Street Park, a review of the Comprehensive Plan, and subcommittee to secure consulting assistance regarding the Comprehensive Plan as it relates to the Parks and Recreation Plan. He also reported for the Port Townsend Youth Adhoc Committee and noted attendance of Councilmembers Jenks and Perry-Thompson and approximately 15 others. Discussion included the Storefront School concept the school district is considering for downtown and the Boiler Room proposal. He said they also started gathering a resource list. He announced their next meeting for March 12, 7:00 p.m. in the Pope Marine Building Utilities. In Councilmember Shoulberg's absence Councilmember Jenks requested a carryover of the remaining agenda items from the last Utilities Committee meeting to the meeting of March 4. She also asked to include the letters with stormwater issues in the Council packets as well as the Public Utilities District letter. Mr. Wheeler agreed to those requests. The Mayor assured she would respond to the individual letters, and noted the policy work needed to be done in committee. Solid Waste Advisory_ Committee (Swac). Councilmember Perry-Thompson reported she met with the County's Swac committee February 15 and presented to them the City's final draft of their waste reduction and recycling plan. She said the City's plan will eventually be incorporated into their plan, and noted after the County review, she will be bringing the plan back to Council. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCulloch reported water problems at homes and on streets throughout town and including her neighborhood during rainfall since October of approximately 13 inches. She said she has been hearing from various citizens about drainage problems and said she has been trying to assist Staff by responding to letters because of their time constraints in trying to get everything else done. She complimented the Staff for all their efforts, and said there are some problems the City might not be 7 able to fix. She reported the area at 14th and McPherson is a particular concem and stated they will be holding a meeting March 7, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Pope Marine Building to discuss storm drainage plans. Mayor McCulloch continued her report from the last Council Meeting on her many activities as Mayor. STAFF REPORTS Ci.ty Administrator's Office: City Administrator Michael Hildt distributed revenue results for 1995. He also distributed a memorandum regarding proposed 4:00 P.M. closing of the Finance Department and noted it would require an ordinance to change the hours. The memorandum was referred to the Finance Committee. He presented a resolution to expedite emergency repairs needed to the sewer line to connect City Hall to a sanitary sewer main in Water Street. RESOLUTION NO. 96-33 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO BEGIN NEGOTIATIONS WITH AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 26 REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF AN EASEMENT FOR A SEWER LINE TO BE CONSTRUCTED WITHIN REAL PROPERTY ADJACENT TO CITY HALL Discussion ensued. Councilmember Harpole made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 96-33 which was seconded by Councilmember Davidson. After discussion the motion was amended to say "begin and conclude negotiations", and again amended to include that a "ceiling cost should be less than the cost of replacing the existing pump". Councilmember Harpole made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 96-33 as amended which was seconded by Councilmember Jenks and passed unanimously by voice vote. City Attorney's Office: City Attorney McMahan referred to various Washington State bills that are now dead, including one the Mayor had discussed in her report. He gave an update on the golf course indicating negotiations are proceeding with a private party and that there is a financing contingency. He noted they will not meet until that contingency period has ended and then the prospective purchaser will be scheduled to meet with the Parks and Recreation Committee. He referenced the forthcoming Regulatory Reform Ordinance, and said they will spend time next Council Meeting discussing it. He stated the ordinance needs to be adopted by April 1. Councilmember Jenks asked Mr. McMahan regarding a letter from Mr. Calmar McCune. Mr. McMahan said there are some important parts in it, that it requires committee work for policy level decisions. Public Works: Director Bob Wheeler repeated how Public Works was also saddened by the death of Bobby McGarraugh. He reported they have reviewed portions of the draft of the Utilities Compost Plan. He stated the demand for compost far exceeds what we produce. He mentioned they are working on accepting biosolids from Kitsap County. Councilmember Jenks reported for the Utilities Committee that 3 yards is a maximum per load and that you can come back as many times as you wish with a pickup, encouraging individuals, but not dump tracks (commercial haulers). Mr. Wheeler pointed out design standards being developed by Collette Kostelec will continually become more important. He said it will bring the City to standards many other cities have adopted. He noted he had attended a School City Liaison meeting. He discussed the resolution dealing with property next door to City Hall, the pump station problems within the buildings and putting a line on the east line of the building. He said regarding stormwater in streets, Mayor McCulloch had been very helpful communicating with people. He discussed the problems on Discovery Road and reported it was still closed but that 14th Street was now open. He stated they had done a lot of work to remove materials, done temporary things, and were discussing a long-term fix. He also stated Cook Avenue is not in good shape. He indicated they would keep monitoring and patching. He reported approximately $1,500 in stolen and damaged road signs for the Discovery Road project. He reported FEMA is willing to give $15,000 for repairs of 16th and Landis and Umatilla and Silver Streets. He also referred to the Roy Crrewell property. He praised the small crew for a great job, and stated a lot of potholes had been repaired. Councilmember Jenks said she had looked at this area with staff, that she has a strong commitment to track this. She said the City is being very responsible. She pointed out the City did not create these storm water problems, they are trying to fix the problems and enumerated some contributing 9 factors. Councilmembers Keith and Harpole also spoke to the road base problems and other issues and responsiveness of the City. Councilmember Jenks mentioned the monthly report, and said the report needs some refinement. She also noted tree issues and cited a call she and Councilmember Keith had on a recent Sunday from a citizen regarding tree cutting in progress by Asplundh. She noted she went to the scene and was able to stop the work in progress. She said that they need to be informed and have consensus. Mr. Wheeler said they will make the reports readable and combine them and the internal Public Works report and make them available to the Public. He indicated Bobby McGarraugh was the City's only (certified) arborist and they will have to develop a policy. He requested the Transportation Committee to take the lead. Library. Librarian Linnea Patrick reported a new leak in the children's section of the library that unlike some other leaks had damaged books. She indicated grant funds had now been released and they were going forward with a $60,000 purchase for books on tapes and videos. She noted that the Library Board's January retreat was a deliberation of their library plan. She said the final report is due June 1, 1997, and then would be presented to the community. She also stated the Library staff has volunteered to help adopt a cottage, for emergency housing. She announced the Library Board meeting February 26, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. with a meeting scheduled 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. for both the Port Townsend and County Library Boards, staffand public to discuss intellectual freedom. Fire Department. Fire Chief Howard Scott reported injuries the last couple months, one back injury, out for great deal of time. PUBLIC COMMENTS/QUESTIONS Mayor McCulloch opened the meeting for Public comments and questions including comments on the motions made by Council during the Committee and Staff reports. Mr. Rambo addressed the PTM2002 Transient Marina Proposal for grant application. He stated there had not been a rudimentary survey of visiting boaters to determine the marina need. He said any grant funds would be a waste of public money. He indicated the Port Commission had not spent any money in support of the project, and urged the Council not to support the proposal. Mayor McCulloch closed the Public Comment portion of the meeting. 10 VOTE ON MOTIONS MADE DURING COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS Vote was take on the motion made by Councilmember Harpole and seconded by Councilmember Davidson to approve Resolution 96-33 and was passed unanimously by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Attorney McMahan introduced the following ordinances and noted the ordinances had been in public information files for approximately 3 weeks, thereby fulfilling requirement for Public Notice. He acknowledged Mary Winters' work on the ordinances. There was consensus that vote on the following resolution should precede the vote on those ordinances. RESOLUTION NO. 96-34 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING POLICIES FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE BUILDING, CONSTRUCTION, ZONING, SUBDIVISION AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND. City Attomey McMahan explained the resolution. Councilmember Harpole made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 96-34 which was seconded by Councilmember Jenks and passed unanimously by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2505 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND CREATING A NEW TITLE 20 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, AND ADOPTING A NEW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES CHAPTER 20.10 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED LAND USE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT, TO APPLY TO VIOLATIONS OF LAND USE ORDINANCES. Mr. Hildt read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Harpole made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Davidson and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Hildt again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Harpole made a motiOn that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2505 which was seconded by Councilmember Perry-Thompson and passed unanimously by roll call vote. 11 ORDINANCE NO. 2506 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING PTMC CHAPTER 1.14, UNIFORM APPEAL PROCEDURE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS OF BUILDING AND COMMUNITY DIRECTOR, TO ADD ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO THE APPEAL PROCESS. Mr. Hildt read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Keith made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Harpole and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Hildt again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Harpole made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2506 which was seconded by Councilmember Perry-Thompson and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2507 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING SECTIONS 3.36.010, FEES - GENERAL, AND 3.36.018, APPEAL FEES, OF CHAPTER 3.36, PERMIT, APPLICATION AND APPEAL FEES OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE. Mr. Hildt read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Jenks made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Harpole and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Hildt again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Harpole made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2507 which was seconded by Councilmember Perry-Thompson and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2508 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND: (1) AMENDING SECTION 12.04.250, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND TRESPASS PROVISIONS - ENFORCEMENT, OF CHAPTER 12.04, STREET CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR, AND SECTION 12.08.060, LEAVING STREETS IN IMPROPER CONDITION, OF CHAPTER 12.08, STREET CONDITIONS; (2) ADDING A NEW SECTION 12.10.030, VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES, OF CHAPTER 12.10, STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY; AND (3) REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 12.24.060, VIOLATION PENALTY, OF CHAPTER 12.24, STREET AND PARK TREES, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH NEW LAND USE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. Mr. Hildt read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Harpole made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Davidson and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Hildt again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Harpole made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2508 which was seconded by Councilmember Keith and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2509 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING SECTION 15.08.190, OF CHAPTER 15.08, FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH NEW LAND USE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. Mr. Hildt read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Perry-Thompson made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Davidson and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Hildt again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Harpole made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2509 which was seconded by Councilmember Davidson and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2510 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND REPEALING AND REPLACING: (1) SECTION 16.08.080, PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE OF CHAPTER 16.08, FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION; (2) SECTION 16.12.130, PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION, OF CHAPTER 16.12, DRAINAGE PLANS; AND ADDING A NEW SECTION, 16.04.150 TO CHAPTER 16.04, BUILDING CODE, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A NEW LAND USE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. Mr. Hildt read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Davidson made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Harpole and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Hildt again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Davidson made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2510 which was seconded by Councilmember Perry-Thompson and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2511 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 17.68, ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES, OF TITLE 17, ZONING, AND REPEALING SECTION 17.50.200, VIOLATION-PENALTY, OF CHAPTER 17.50, SIGNS, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH NEW LAND USE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. Mr. Hildt read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Keith made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Davidson and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Hildt again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Davidson made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2511 which was seconded by Councilmember Harpole and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2512 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND: (1) REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 19.04.300, VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES, OF CHAPTER 19.04, STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT; AND (2) SECTION 19.05.120, VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES, OF CHAPTER 19.05, ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS, AND AMENDING SECTION 19.05.150, SUSPENSION-REVOCATION, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH NEW LAND USE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. Mr. Hildt read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Jenks made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Perry-Thompson and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Hildt again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Perry-Thompson made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2512 which was seconded by Councilmember Jenks and passed unanimously by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. 96-35 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND SUPPORTING A PRIVATE FEASIBILITY STUDY OF THE PTM2002 TRANSIENT MARINA CONCEPT. Councilmember Harpole explained that he had heard from Mr. Bill Plice, who was unable to attend but is hoping for Council support. Discussion followed 14 Councilmember Davidson made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 96-35 which was seconded by Councilmember Harpole and failed with two in favor and Councilmembers Jenks, Perry-Thompson and Keith opposing. NEW BUSINESS There was none. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION There was none. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor McCulloch recessed the meeting into Executive Session to discuss possible property acquisition including City Attomey McMahan and City Administrator Michael Hildt. The meeting was reconvened at 11:05 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at 11:05 p.m., Mayor McCulloch adjourned the meeting. Attest: Michael Hildt Acting City Clerk 15