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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05191997 . . . PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 19, 1997 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 19th day of May, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Julie McCulloch presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Bill Davidson, Ted Shoulberg, Ian Keith, Jean Camfield and Mark Welch. Diane Perry-Thompson and Kathryn Jenks were excused. Also present were City Clerk Pam Kolacy, City Administrator Michael Hildt, Police Chief Jim Newton, BCD Director Bruce Freeland, City Attorney Timothy McMahan, Director of Public Works Bob Wheeler, City Treasurer Derek Stacey Thompson, Tom Aumock, Fire Department, and Sheila Avis, Minute Taker. INTRODUCTIONS and/or RECOGNITIONS There were none. PRIORITY PRESENTATION PTM 2002 project briefing: Mark Beaufait, Lloyd Cahoon Mr. Beaufait spoke for the project and said the Steering Committee will be asking Council to consider endorsement of a feasibility study. He distributed a letter of endorsement from the Economic Development Council and noted the project would support marine trades. He indicated the Port of Port Townsend is the sponsoring agency and would be sharing one quarter of the cost of the feasibility study, along with anticipated grant money. Mr. Beaufait noted two council members are absent and said they will wait to consider the project with Council after their return. AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS There were no changes. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Shoulberg made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the foUowin2 Bills and ÇIJ'ims: 010 094 110 Current Expense Garbage Street $ 29,637.02 38,301.54 5,697.18 City Council Minutes Page 1 May 19,1997 . . . 120 130 150 180 411 412 500 610 3,823.46 12,776.48 8,000.00 2,578.12 58,509.91 13,083.07 34,263.35 1.415.08 Library Park Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Capital Improvement Water-Sewer Storm and Surface Water Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Total $ 208,085.21 Approv~l of AppointmentslReappointments: Planning Commission -- Craig Johnson; Term expires 12-31-97 (Filling unexpired term) Arts Commission -- Miriam Lansdon (Reappointment); Term expires 2-1-2000 Approval of Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 97-60 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO BUSINESS TELEPHONE SYSTEMS FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM FOR CITY FACILITIES RESOLUTION NO. 97-61 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ESTABLISHING THE PORT TOWNSEND COMMUNITY CENTER AS THE COUNCIL'S REGULAR MEETING PLACE UNTIL INTERIM OFFICE SPACE FOR CITY HALL STAFF MEMBERS IS A V AILABLE Approval of Out-of-State ¡ravel: Police Officer Greenspane to attend: þ> Western States Intelligence Network Drug Conference, June 3-6, 1997, Sacramento Police Chief Newton one trip to Sacramento to attend: þ> Forensic Science training, May 27-28, 1997 þ> Western States Intelligence Network Drug Conference, June 3-6, 1997 Communications: A letter dated April 28, 1997, from Allan Jacobson, Acting Chief, Program Management Operations Division, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission regarding parking fees for state parks. (For information.) City Council Minutes Page 2 May 19, 1997 . . . A letter dated May 5, 1997, from T. A. Rogers, 2201 Cook Avenue, Port Townsend to Mr. Barry Firth, Washington State Ferries and copied to Mayor McCulloch regarding Cross Sound Passenger Commuter Tickets and Long Range Planning--Passenger Only Service, Port Townsend/Seattle. (For information. ) A letter dated May 6, 1997, from John Lashelle to the Community Oriented Policing Board regarding smoking in public places. (For information.) A letter dated May 14, 1997, with accompanying photographs, from Reto and Jana Filli, 2023 McNeil Street, Port Townsend, regarding Ted Shoulberg's Short Plat #LUP97-00031, SEPA #LUP97-00026, requesting hook-ups not be allowed in their area until the existing system has been corrected. A letter dated May 15, 1997, from Mr. and Mrs. R. Dot Chin, visitors to Port Townsend, requesting Council be firm with what they termed the current crop of "motley transients" and telling of a brief encounter with them at the fountain. A letter dated May 19, 1997, from Heather Whisman, questioning the need for a new ordinance for aggressive panhandling and forwarding amendments to such ordinances in certain other West Coast cities. A letter dated May 19, 1997, from the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners proposing the City and County convene discussions to explore ways in which to work together in studying possible shared facilities and cooperation in finding strategies. This concludes the Consent Agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS Aßgressive Begg-in2 Ordinance: John Ebner -- Will comment on the Aggressive Begging ordinance during New Business. Coila Sheard -- Encouraged Council to look at the ordinance hard and strong and pass it, the sooner the better. She stated this is the tip of the iceberg and it will not go away; there has been a lot of input, and the problem has escalated. She encouraged the Leader to make it known that citizens have to stop giving to people who are pan handling; all publicity is very helpful. Colleen Moore -- Said as an adult, she would deal with the problem, but in the last few weeks these transients have been "hitting on" her children. She reported one incident where her 14 year old daughter was approached, barely looked at the perpetrators and ignored them; they profaned the girl regarding her sexuality and theirs. Her 16 year old son was accosted for his food. She City Council Minutes Page 3 May 19, 1997 . entreated for safety for her children and their friends and said she finds these people intimidating. She commented she does not want this to turn into a hate issue -- us against them. Karen Gates Hildt -- Thanked Chief Newton and other police officers; City Attorney McMahan for rapid response after the last meeting; people who stopped her about the safety of our citizens and people who expressed concern for her and her daughter after the incident reported at the last city council Meeting. She said we are unsafe in our own public places. She related what her Quaker grandmother had said to her regarding guests, that you have power for what happens to guests in your home. She urged councilmembers to make our town safe and comfortable by passing the toughest ordinance possible, to send the message we are a welcoming, compassionate town; we are a safe town. Anyone can be in our spaces without fear of those in our parks, and elsewhere; and those who do not follow that social contract will not be welcome again. Nigel O'Shea -- Has lived here a long time, his entire life. He said the best part of town is embracing all walks of life. He does not support giving law enforcement officers right to run people out of town. He asked Council to "call offthe dogs." . Darlisa Black -- Has also lived here for quite a few years. She agreed this is the tip of iceberg -- from another perspective. She spoke of adding one more ordinance, but is not sure the ordinance really addresses the problem. She indicated it is yet another legislation, another thing that has to be addressed by police -- that snowballs into anti-loitering, etc. She said it may eliminate the undesirables, but the undesirables may already be part of our community; they may not look scary. She said she has been going to the parks and streets and has not had a problem, and neither has her daughter. She said she has had a lot more trouble with youth in town. She voiced a bigger problem -- fear of the unknown. Black declared that many things are downright lies; information is tangled; people are acting out of fear and disgust. She noted one couple that looks rough that has volunteered helping one woman downtown, and she has been reciprocating. She urged the community to judge people as individuals, not as a whole as they look. Feet Duffy -- Port Townsend resident. He said he does not feel we need another law, that the ones we have -- disorderly conduct, criminal harassment and pedestrian/vehicular interference, if enforced more fully, will handle the problem. He said he thinks there are some pretty important things that need to be addressed in ordinances to protect the rights of homeless people, e.g., falsely or fraudulently accusing people; arresting people without reasonable cause, intimidating or harassing; barring entry from public places. He said he fears that this will open the door to discrimination; there is lack of enforcement of laws already on the books. Judy Jolly -- Noted that people have a tendency to characterize others. She cited a badly dressed young man who recently came into the counter at the Recreation Center where the Unity Church was meeting. He was being ignored, but was patient; all he asked for was a few first aid items. She pointed out her daughter is peaceful and loving, and should not be judged by the way she looks. If people are aggressive, do something about it, but think about it. . City Council Minutes Page 4 May 19,1997 . . . Paddy Riley -- All we want is our sidewalks to be free. People are afraid. People don't call the police, because by the time the police get there the offenders are gone. She said she is glad we are finally getting some action. Sid Klerk (?) -- Downtown business person. Laws have to be made on behavior and not looks. There have been transients sitting on the street all day who have made a lot of garbage. The garbage should be picked up; this needs to be addressed. Relatively few people cause most of the problems. Remember behavior, not looks. Hendrik Taatgen -- Cited Community Oriented Policing Advisory Board report distributed to council. He said public safety is not fully a problem for the Police and indicated there are problems that will in no way be taken care of by this ordinance. Over the past weeks people have felt intimidated. He spoke of people who make a mockery of our generosity, and pointed out some communities require some work. He suggested refusing serving people who act badly and that it is time to embrace good neighbors. STANDING/ADHOC COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance CQmmittee. Councilmember Davidson Set meeting -- May 30, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Agenda: Review of City Employee Manual MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Julie McCulloch reported a wonderfully successful visit with the delegation from Ichikawa Town, Japan. There were many things in conunon. The delegation was fascinated by the amount of volunteer ism in our culture, our educational system, and our compost facility. A scroll with calligraphy done by the wife of the Mayor ofIchikawa Town was presented as a gift to the city and watercolor of a downtown scene done by Councilmember Jenks was presented to the delegation. The group, including Port Townsend's Japanese exchange student, enjoyed dinner at the Manresa Castle with Council and representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, EDC, and Port Townsend's Rotary International and discussed the many ways the community can embrace this program. CoWlcilmember observation~ included: þ> Keith -- Willingness of guests to engage in substantive and frank discussions of what made our system work. þ> Camfield -- Our guests felt it a warm and welcoming community and responded in kind. They have a 16-person town council and were interested in the amount of women involved in community roles and elected positions. City Council Minutes Page 5 May 19,1997 . . . þ> Shoulberg -- Discussed differences between mayor and council in the two systems; also brought up lot sizes, and how the community can help with affordable housing. . Mayor McCulloch reported the delegation hase extended an invitation for Port Townsend to send a delegation to Japan in late November and pointed out it will be an educational opportunity. She noted a continuing Japanese exhibit at the Jefferso County Historical Museum for the rest of month. The Mayor's report was interrupted for the 7:00 p.m. hearings. After New Business, consideration was given to the following: þ> Councilmembers going to the Association of Washington Cities annual meeting in Spokane in June -- Keith will attend as a voting delegate. þ> Letter from the County Commissioners requesting joint discussion for facilities and to seek ways to work together. Mayor McCulloch will return with a date. þ> Request for Mayor's participation in Spirit of2000 by former Governors Spellman and Rosillini. STAFF REPORTS Public Works: Director Bob Wheeler þ> Consolidated Water System Plan was approved þ> Public Works Trust Fund threshold was met Poliçe Department: Police Chief Jim Newton þ> Finished interviews for the vacant police officer position. Will make an offer to fill the position. Ci(y Administrator's Qffice: City Administrator Michael Hildt þ> Alice Jones from ICMA compensation program did three sessions with employees today. þ> Superior Refuse contract (Hildt, McMahan and Merchant). Discussions going well but slower than hoped. Discussions with the County regarding the transfer station have taken time. County called for a meeting to initiate partnering of a Transfer Station. þ> Council Chamber furniture moved tomorrow. Interim Council Chambers (storage, rental, partitions, etc.- $13,520.55. Finance Department Improvements -- $46,007 Fire Department: Tom Aumock for Fire Chief Howard Scott þ> Have received the WAC rules relative to fireworks for 1997. Will be preparing educational press releases regarding safety. City Cler,,"'s Offiçe: City Clerk Pam Kolacy þ> Next Council meeting will be at the Community Center. Noted space reorganization. þ> Council committee meetings -- suggest setting regular meetings as Transportation Committee has done. þ> Announced Department Head Meeting at the Library, tomorrow 9:00 a.m. City Council Minutes Page 6 May 19, 1997 . . . PUBLIC COMMENTS/QUESTIONS Mayor McCulloch opened the meeting for Public Comments/Questions. There being none, Mayor McCulloch closed the Public Comment/Questions portion of the meeting. VOTE ON MOTIONS MADE DURING COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS Street Vacation Application LUP 97-00029, Nieminen/Schordine Street Vacation Application LUP 97-00024. Shoulberg Councilmember Shoulberg excused himself due to his involvement in the applications and left the room. Staff Report: BCD Director Bruce Freeland gave a combined staff report on both street vacation applications for McNeill Street, because oftheir being adjacent to each other. Freeland said that McNeill is unopened between 19th and 20th Streets, opened but graveled and not up to full standards between 20th and 21 st Streets. Kah Tai Lagoon is to the south. The Shoulberg application is for the southern half block of McNeill; the NieminenlSchordine application is for the other half of that block. McNeill is 80' wide but current standards would allow it to be 50' and is wider than most others (60' wide). Freeland noted that 19th Street is an arterial and that the Comprehensive Plan discusses minimizing driveway access and to some extent street access on arterials. He pointed out on the map the street reorientation that would be required for both applicants, an d said that both applicants propose to accomplish reorientation. Both street vacations would be in conflict with some conditions: some lots of Shoulbergs would have to have access on 19th; needed rights-of-way for various City functions, water, etc. Utilities, water and sewer drainage, all could be handled on easements and the street could be vacated with easements. Public Works suggests holding for the Non-motorized Plan. Currently there is some combined sewer discharge, in high storm periods -- large overfill with major sewer systems. The letter from Reto and Jana Filli was referenced. At present, one function of the right-of-way is serving overflow on a temporary basis; otherwise it will need to be fixed. Wasterwater Master Plan is to increase the sewer capacity. In the meantime, there may be some overflow again. Freeland said the biggest remaining issue is traffic circulation. He noted staff concern that it is important not have more access than necessary on 19th Street. City Council Minutes Page 7 May 19,1997 . . . There was no opposition from utility providers, but there were some comments received from neighbors, some in opposition. Staff made the following recommendations: N eiminen Application. þ> Staff recommep.ds denial of Draft A. Draft B proposes an alternative with a partial vacation; 50' of right-of-way to be retained by the city. Staff recommends approvaJ of Dr",ft B. Shoulber~ Application. Policy matter: set precedent through short subdivision. Some other public benefit: self-help housing through Jefferson County Housing Authority. þ> Staff recommendation: would be consistent to allow because of benefit for affordable housing. þ> Staff conclusions: issues to be resolved through short subdivision. Freeland suggested rewording Condition I.e. of the Shoulberg Street Vacation Application to: ". . . .the applicant shall restrict the initial sale of any home being built on the vacated right-of-way to households earning no more than 80 percent or less than the median county income. The form of this restriction shall be approved. . . ." Council questions of Staff: Welch reported an ex parte contact with one applicant a couple of months ago regarding the sewer issue and asked if there were any objection. The City Attorney stated this is technically a legislative matter, and questioned Martin Rowe, agent for the applicant, who had no objection. Mayor McCulloch disclosed for the record, that Dana Nieminen delivered Exhibit B, April 16, 1997, comment letter, to the Mayor's Office, but they did not discuss it. Keith asked regarding the statement "initial sale." Freeland said the initial sale ofthe "lot" would be to Kitsap County Housing Authority, or conceivably someone else, and that is why he requested changing the wording to initial sale of any "home." He said that is clearly an area where Council needs to make a policy. Keith asked about the 30-foot access easement in Condition l.c. of the Shoulberg application, and said that in the past, the City was unhappy about locating utilities on private property. He asked if it could be a problem. McMahan indicated if the council is uncomfortable with that, it could be conditioned. Discussion included a sewer pump station and Freeland said that Public Works had other issues still unknown, but that all would have to be satisfied. Street Vacation Application LUP 97-00029. NieminenlSchordine The Mayor opened the hearing to the public: Proponents: Dana Nieminen Appreciated the prospect of limited access onto 19th Street. She collected 15 signatures from the City Council Minutes Page 8 May 19, 1997 . . . neighborhood in support of their application. She spoke of potholes and the problem of additional traffic on McNeill and 20th streets if Shoulberg builds as proposed. She requested some dust maintenance and a street light if access is off 20th Street. She said she likes the alternative proposal of an extra 15' on either side. Kenneth Schordine He said there are dozens of accesses to 19th Street and does not see how one more access to 19th will make that much difference compared to the impact of extra traffic on their gravel road if the development is built. He said 20th Street is not up to extra traffic. Bev Muskin Owns lots 5 and 6 of block 4 on 19th Street and has been leasing to buy property on the other side. She spoke of sewer overflow and a lot of run-off. She asked when there would be a hearing regarding the short subdivision. Freeland replied that the timing has not yet established, but if she would leave he name and address they would notify her. Muskin said she is concerned that 20th Street is gravelled, and there are small children in the area. She spoke of trees she had planted in that area and requested that if the vacation is not allowed, if City or whomever builds on that road, they excavate her trees and put them on a truck. She said Mr. Shoulberg's development would have a big impact on their area. Those in Opposition: Martin Rowe, Jefferson County Housing Authority Said that should Alternative B be approved for street vacation, the same condition for stormwater and sewer overflows should apply as in the Shoulberg application. He also clarified that the 80 percent figure is considered to be low income. Proponent Rebuttal: There was none. Council Discussion: Keith said a critical piece, if they approve the vacation for the entire right-of-way, there would be no option but to allow access onto 19th, and not necessarily a street intersection. He said it does not seem like a good thing to do. He spoke of backing out onto an arterial from a driveway. Welch noted a lot of very valid concerns by neighbors, but that it is a worthwhile project. He said he thinks they could work together; a lot needs to be resolved. He said he has no serious objections to Alternative B, but is not sure what is gained. Camfield said another thing needs to be discussed, maybe in a short subdivision -- what will be the surface of the road. Welch said that with the new street standards, to 20th Street is paved. Freeland pointed out they would be 1/2 block in from 20th Street from Shoulberg. Wheeler said McNeill Street from 20th to driveways would be paved. Driveways themselves would be up to the applicants. City Council Minutes Page 9 May 19,1997 . . . Camfield said she tends to believe this would hamper further circulation. She said she would not want to preclude having access available for the non-motorized plan, or until the non-motorized plan is developed and would require the 30'. Wheeler said they have to make sure they can make everything fit. MOTION: Street Vacation Application LUP 97-00029, NieminenlSchordine, Draft A, be denied. Keith SECOND: Camfield New or additional inforQlßtion: Kenneth Schordine Have already made known we would cooperate with the City regarding utilities if the street vacation application is approved. He proposed a retention area on lot 6 of the development. Lots 6 and 7 have been able to absorb the run off. Lot 6 is the low point. He said his plan did not make it into the information package. Discussion: Keith VOTE: Applicants cooperate with easement across this vacated street, only if vacating. Unanimous, 4 in favor that Draft A be denied Street VacationApplication LUP 97-00029, NieJ11inen/Schordine, Draft B: Welch said he favors Alternative B with the condition that any utilities are subject to additional requirements. He and Keith discussed dealing with stormwater and Welch suggested they could deny without prejudice. Camfield asked if they would have to pay the fee to come back and McMahan replied they would still have to pay the fee if they deny without prejudice. Freeland suggested holding in abeyance for 1 year. MOTION: Hold in abeyance, decision on Draft B, until issues related to the utility needs of the area are resolved, or 1 year from this date, whichever is sooner. Camfield SECOND: VOTE: Welch Unanimous, 4 in favor to hold decision on Draft B in abeyance Street Vacation Application LUP 97.00024.,Shoulberf Proponents: Martin Rowe, Jefferson County Housing Authority Spoke to the conditions and said they are willing to meet staff recommendations. Michael Anderson, 320 Cleveland, Civil Engineer on drainage plan Said problems provided by city staff can be handled. He noted access to San Juan is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan because of the classification of 19th Street. City Council Minutes Page 10 May 19, 1997 . . . Opponents: Dana Nieminen She pointed out the same signatures favoring Nieminen oppose Shoulberg. She spoke ofthe project, incorporating 5500' lot and adding to a subdivision. She said the recent overflow was 6" deep raw sewage going down the fence and that property absorbed all that water. She said she thinks street vacation should be denied until they can prove they will not go through their property. She said she is concerned where the water will go if all five buildings are built on this low spot, and adding 11000' feet of impervious surface. She said costs, etc. make this the wrong site; there is a lot of land in Port Townsend more appropriate. She suggested looking at a traffic island if the application is approved, and said drainage ditches need to be dealt with. Bev Mustin People diverted up to 20th will go down to 19th anyway. Would want storm drains to work better than they do now. Proponent Rebuttal: Martin Rowe He said there are a lot of issues around this street vacation. He suggested they can be addressed through this short subdivision and can benefit the whole neighborhood. Hearing Closed to the Public: Council Discussion: Discussion centered around amended Conditions. Keith asked if they are committing to low income housing, if they want to take that step? Camfield said she is not uncomfortable with that. She indicated they will have to solve some regional problems in that area, and if they cannot be solved, they will not proceed. MOTION: Camfield Approve Street Vacation Application LUP 97-00024, Shoulberg with Conclusions 1-7; Conditions la through fwith changes: Condition b Sentence 2 to read, "Stormwater facilities shall be designed to accommodate runoff from impervious surfaces created by the development as well as any surface water coming through this right of way, or other solutions. " Condition c Add a sentence to read, "There will be a 5' setback from the easement for any structure." Condition e Changed to read, " . . . the applicant shall City Council Minutes Page 11 May 19,1997 . . . restrict the initial sale of any home being built on the vacated right-of-way to households earning no more than 80 percent or less than the median county income. . . ." Çondition f Added. "There will be a traffic analysis of the project and measures will be taken to slow traffic. " Conditions 2 and 3 as written. SECOND: VOTE Keith Unanimous, 4 in favor of street vacation Proceeded to New Business Item F -- Ordinance 2588 and Councilmember Shoulberg returned to the meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was none. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 2588 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND CREATING a NEW SECTION 9.02.470, AGGRESSIVE BEGGING, CHAPTER 9.02, CRIMINAL CODE, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, DEFINING "AGGRESSIVE BEGGING" AND DECLARING "AGGRESSIVE BEGGING" TO BE a MISDEMEANOR VIOLATION OF THE CITY'S CRIMINAL CODE The Mayor read the ordinance by title. City Attorney McMahan made the introduction noting that loitering and vagrancy ordinances are unconstitutional. Mayor McCulloch opened the discussion for public comment: Mr. John Ebner, 930 Logan Street He said the ordinance as written is unusually vague. He proposed changes of language to communicate to the public and begging community. He proposed a description of aggressive begging to follow more closely one used in Sacramento and suggested changing definitions to: þ> l.a Aggressive begging means to coerce, hound or to solicit something of value. þ> 1.b Not needed. þ> 1.c ". . . or attempting to provide or deliver unrequested or unsolicited services or products followed by demand or exertion of pressure for payment in return." City Council Minutes Page 12 May 19, 1997 . . . þ> 3 "To coerce" means to engage in conduct which would cause a reasonable person to fear for his safety. He generally supported the ordinance, but not with the language provided. He said the ordinance should include allowing the police officer to arrest, even though the offence was not committed in his presence but reported by complaint. Paul Gallop, Port Townsend Asked if one can be charged in the newly worded ordinance if a complainant does not make a charge. McMahan pointed out wording regarding charging does not need to be included, it is implicit in the Washington law. He said this ordinance strikes a balance between over generalization and being too specific. He noted the concepts have been successful in Seattle, but that Chief Newton will have to train his officers. Council discussion included: þ> Shoulberg addressed the concept of diversity to the audience, that the police understand that. He spoke of the aliveness on the street, that they are not going after people for the way they look. þ> Keith indicated over the last few years issues of youth on Water Street have resulted in the Boiler Room. He said we are dealing with a different situation, and one that calls for limited, clear enforcement. Camfield included the Skateboard Park along with the Boiler Room. She also added this is different. This intimidation of people in town and people coming to town is not acceptable and we will not tolerate it. þ> Davidson reiterated this has nothing to do with how people look; it is totally with behavior. þ> Welch agreed council comments are on target, but mentioned there will be some disappointment with the ordinance. He said it will take a lot of community involvement; it is a community issue. Police Chief Newton remarked this is not necessarily a public relations coup with police officers, that concern will raise expectations in the community if citizens focus on begging not aggressive begging as in the ordinance. He announced that in the search for solutions, in August of 1986, they applied for a grant calling for community problem solving. The grant was submitted with Main Street for downtown young adults; last Friday they were notified the grant of $33,000 was approved to conduct a study. Councilmember Shoulberg made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Keith and passed unanimously by voice vote. Ms. Kolacy again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Shoulberg made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2588 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously, 5 in favor, by roll call vote. City Council Minutes Page 13 May 19,1997 . . . ORDINANCE NO. 2589 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000 FROM THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND TO THE LIBRARY FUND AND PROVIDING FOR REPAYMENT. The Mayor read the ordinance by title. City Treasurer, Stacey Thompson made the introduction. 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 Shoulberg and passed unanimously by voice vote. Ms. Kolacy again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Davidson made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2589 which was seconded by Councilmember Keith and passed unanimously, 5 in favor, by roll call vote. RESOLUTION No. 97- A RESOLUTION ADOPTING PERSONNEL POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND. (Sent to the Council Finance Committee for discussion.) The Mayor explained the resolution by memorandum. Issues raised: þ> Checks and balances of the Mayor's travel: should another entity approve the mayor's travel requests. þ> Are Councilmembers considered employees. (L&I benefits.) þ> Sabbatical leave: various issues regarding definition, pay, etc., recipients Shoulberg suggested sending to a Council Committee for discussion items. (Finance Department.) Davidson set Finance Department Friday, May 30, 1997, 10:00 a.m., Mayor's Office. ORDINANCE No. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING CHAPTERS 2.60 AND 2.64 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, MODIFYING PROVISIONS RELATED TO SICK LEAVE ALLOWANCE AND MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES (Sent to the Council Finance Committee for discussion.) City Council Minutes Page 14 May 19,1997 . . . RESOLUTION No. 97 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND REPEALING THE 1989 TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES AND ADOPTING THE TRA VEL POLICY CONTAINED IN THE PORT TOWNSEND PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL (Sent to the Council Finance Committee for discussion.) ORDINANCE NO. 2590 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING SECTIONS 8.04.270 AND .272, OF CHAPTER 8.04, ANIMAL CONTROL, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, TO IMPLEMENT HEARING E~RHEARINGSPROCEDUREFORAPPEALSOFDANGEROUSDOG AND POTENTIALL Y DANGEROUS DOG DETERMINATIONS The Mayor 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. Ms. Kolacy again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Keith made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2590 which was seconded by Councilmember Davidson and passed unanimously, 5 in favor, by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2591 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING SECTION 9.02.360 TO INCORPORATE STATE OF WASHINGTON REGULATIONS OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES INTO CITY CODE, AND CREATING a NEW SECTION 9.02.365, ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR DRUG-RELATED VIOLATIONS -- DRUG-FREE ZONES OF CHAPTER 9.02, CRIMINAL CODE, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING ENHANCED PENAL TIES FOR DRUG-RELATED VIOLATIONS OCCURRING WITHIN DRUG-FREE ZONES The Mayor read the ordinance by title. McMahan made the introduction. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Keith and passed unanimously by voice vote. Ms. Kolacy again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2591 which was seconded by Councilmember Keith and passed unanimously, 5 in favor, by roll call vote. City Council Minutes Page 15 May 19, 1997 . . . ORDINANCE NO. 2592 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING SECTIONS 030, 040, 090, 100, 120, 190, 230, 270, 290, 310, AND 320 OF CHAPTER 20.01, LAND DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, TO IMPLEMENT REVISIONS TO LAND USE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLES 17 AND 18 PTMC The Mayor 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 Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Ms. Kolacy again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Davidson made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2592 which was seconded by Councilmember Keith and passed unanimously, 5 in favor, by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2593 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING SECTIONS 20.10.120 AND .130 OF CHAPTER 20.10, LAND USE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, TO IMPLEMENT HEARING EXAMINER HEARINGS PROCEDURE FOR APPEALS OF CODE ENFORCEMENT ORDERS The Mayor 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. Ms. Kolacy again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Davidson made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2593 which was seconded by Councilmember Welch and passed unanimously, 5 in favor, by roll call vote. PUBLIC COMMENT There was none. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION Keith suggested thinking about discussion topics for the Council Retreat, focus on 1998 work plan in advance of budget. Also suggested each councilmember come up with list of ordinances they wish to reopen, and see ifthere is support in putting them on a docket. City Council Minutes May 19,1997 Page 16 . . . Mayor McCulloch asked that recommendations for retreat be brought back by next Council meeting. Camfield asked if they need to bring someone in to facilitate the Retreat. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor McCulloch recessed the meeting into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters and real estate including City Administrator Hildt and City Attorney McMahan. The meeting was reconvened at 11 :45 p.m. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at 11 :45 p.m., Mayor McCulloch adjourned the meeting. Attest: 2~ cÞ{~ City Clerk City Council Minutes Page 17 May 19, 1997