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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01201998 PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 20, 1998 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 20th day of January, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend Community Center, Mayor Julie McCulloch presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Ted Shoulberg, Ian Keith, Kathryn Jenks, Mark Welch, Forrest Rambo, Peter Badame, and Joe Finnie. 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, Library Director Linnea Patrick, Finance Director Michael Legarsky and Sheila Avis, Minute Taker. INTRODUCTIONS and/or RECOGNITIONS Ms. Patricia Spaeth, new appointee to the Arts Commission Proclamations were read: · Honoring John W. "Smokey" Stover for his work as City Draftsman for almost 20 years, for being a member of the Port Townsend community for over 50 years, and declaring January 21, 1998 as a day for his remembrance. · Establishing January 1998 as School Board Recognition Month in Port Townsend and encouraging expression of public and private appreciation to school board members for their dedicated service to our children. · Establishing March Th as Boiler Room Pledge Day and proclaiming March Th of each year as Boiler Room Pledge Day. · Supporting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Celebration on Friday, January 16, 1998, and Monday, January 19, 1998. PRIORITY PRESENTATIONS · Ichikawa Town visit -- by Port Townsend High School student, Anna Giesler, member of the visitation delegation from the School District and City. · Police Volunteer Program -- introduced by Police Chief Newton and presented by Gabe Ornelas outlining the five phases of the newly formed program, including Citizen Policing Academy and recruitment of volunteers to be eyes and ears to the Police Department and community. · School District Tax Levy -- by Dr. Gene Medina, Port Townsend School Superintendent, discussing the purpose, how levy funds will be used, preparation for the levy and the School Board's involvement in finance, education and partnerships. City Council Minutes Page 1 January 20, 1998 AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS The Mayor added Bond Refinancing Ordinance to New Business as Item B Changes: from the Consent Agenda Item B to New Business Item C -- requested by Ms. Jenks from the Consent Agenda Item D to New Business Item D -- requested by Mr. Badame CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Keith made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda as amended which was seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: 010 Current Expense $135,407.68 094 Garbage 52,515.62 110 Street 43,153.49 120 Library 32,325.49 130 Park 10,298.48 150 Hotel/Motel Transient Tax 24.00 180 Real Estate Excise Tax 111,424.85 411 Water-Sewer 157,130.99 412 Storm and Surface Water 43,314.33 413 Solid Waste 231.64 500 Equipment Rental 9,464.98 610 Firemen's Pension and Relief 294.90 Total $ 595,586.45 (97 & 98) -- 595,853.86 Approval of Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 98- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AMENDMENT TO THE PR OFESSIONAL SER VICES AGREEMENT WITH OLYMPIC FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS, REVIEW OR UPDATE, EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION DATE TO JUL Y 01, 1998. City Council Minutes Page 2 January 20, 1998 Moved to New Business Item C RESOLUTION NO. 98- A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND TO SIGN A 1998 PROFESSIONAL SER VICES AGREEMENT WITH THE PORT TOWNSEND CIVIC TRUST ("THE TRUST") IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,000 Moved to New Business Item D Communications: Date Author Topic and Proposed Action 1-06-98 J. Spieckerman Meeting summaries, Walnut & "W", organizational study - ref to transportation comm undated D. Vohs (copy of letter to County Glen Cove annexation - for information Planning) 1-06-98 Richard Short (copy of letter to County Commercial Property - Port Hadlock - for Commissioners information 1-07-98 J. Tenenbaum (to Transportation Walnut & "W" - for information Comm) 1-07-98 Daniel Zimm Concerns regarding street repair, replacement, storm drains, city liability coverage - city administrator 12-09-97 James S. Todd Pet Associated Waste - to public safety comm. 1-08-98 P.T. Arts Commission Pope Marine Building reservations - referred to Finance Dept. 1-09-98 Building & Community Development For information Monthly Report 1-13-98 R. Wheeler Golf Course Report - for information 1-19-98 G. Leaf Job Costing Project - for information undated Public Works Staff Report For information Dec. 1997 Public Works Department monthly For information report l-13-98 J. McCulloch to D. Williams Proposed Amendment to RCW 48.17.170 - vesting of short subdivisions Approval of Appointments/Reappointments: Jefferson Transit Authority Board -- Peter Badame and Kate Jenks City Council Minutes Page 3 January 20, 1998 PUBLIC COMMENTS The Mayor explained the process in hearing public comment. Phyl Speser for Lynn Hersey: Represented the movement Make Our City and County Affordable and Accountable (MOCCAA). Four action committees were established to accomplish their purpose to work with Council in a non-adversarial manor. Announced the next meeting February 14, 1998, at the Elks Club, 9:30 a,m. Phyl Speser: Spoke against Waterman-Katz project, support for high tech businesses in residential zoning areas. Bob Carter: Spoke in opposition to waterman-Katz. Favors initiative and referendum in Port Townsend. He presented information regarding the city of Issaquah's initiative and referendum ordinance.. Eileen Rogers: Favored a council meeting forum where dialogue between council and public can take place. Ted Rogers: Remarked on local case involving Mr. Brian Sheri SPaart: Executive Director for Main Street, representing Main Street Board of Directors. Reaffirmed Main Street board support for Waterman-Katz and retaining city services downtown. Laurie Medlicott: Member, Main Street Board of Directors. Spoke in support of the Waterman-Katz project. Veto Garrison: Spoke in opposition to Waterman-Katz The Mayor remarked to Mr. Garrison that his allotted five minutes was nearly up. MOTION SECOND VOTE Badame Call for Suspension of Council Rules and allow Mr. Garrison to continue Jenks Unanimous, 7 in favor Following the Mayor's suspension of the Council roles, Mr. Garrison continued to speak, suggesting that city offices be combined with a police facility. Allan Youse: Spoke in favor of city manager form of D.vrk Lansdon. Supported city manger government system. Herb Herrington: Franklin Street. Concerned about afford ability of living in Port Townsend. Supported initiative and referendum. Hank Sukert: Spoke about problems with city permitting processes. Valerie Brewster: Spoke in support of council priority of acquiring "pasture" on San Juan Avenue. Bob Hinton: Reported he was asked to point out lack of recognition for people who are standing in support of a speaker. Mayor McCulloch responded that her looking down is to see -who City Council Minutes Page 4 January 20, 1998 the next speaker is. B.vron Ruby: Opposed Waterman-Katz. John Ebner: Spoke in favor of moving forward with plans for new police Robin Rickman: Supported city purchase and preservation of the "pasture". John Gunning, Supported preservation of "pasture" and possible agricultural use. Madge Wallin: Supports freedom of expression. Mayor McCulloch closed the meeting to public comments and declared a 1 O-minute recess.. STANDING/ADHOC COMMITTEE REPORTS Transportation. Councilmember Badame January 7, 1998 (Minutes); (Standing meeting -- 1 st Wednesday/month 3:00 p.m., Pope Marine) Discussion items: · Walnut and W intersection · Non-Motorized Transportation Plan Reported: Peninsula RTPO meeting in Union regarding Hood Canal Bridge. Resolution passed calling for preservation not replacement of the Hood Canal Bridge and how funded. Set meeting -- January 23, 1998, 1:00 p.m., Blue Room, Fort Worden Agenda: Walnut and W intersection (informational workshop) Set meeting -- February 4, 1998, 3:00 p.m., Pope Marine Building Agenda: Walnut and W; downtown intersections at Water and Taylor (lighting), Washington and Quincy -- subsequent public workshops to be scheduled; committee priorities for 1998. Land Use. Councilmember Jenks January 12, 1998 (Minutes); Standing meeting 1 st Thursday/month, 1:00 p.m. Discussion items: · Work plan for 1998 (to be continued February 5, 1998, 1:00 p.m.) · Draft proposed amendment to RCW 58.17.170 (short subdivisions and how long they are vested under current statute) -- committee unanimously recommends comment · Recommended BCD amend fee schedule to $50 for short subdivision applications and require a SEPA checklist to enable Staffto flag for probable significance for SEPA. Set meeting -- January 20, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Agenda: Clearing and grading Scheduled interviews -- Hearing Examiner (4 applicants) March 18 and 19, 1998, 4 hours each afternoon. Council will conduct interviews. Open to the public. Reported: Major notice to Council -- specific amendments to the Comp Plan are to be submitted in writing by May 1. Proposed: Land Use Committee educational discussions with HPC, the Planning Commission and the Hearing Examiner regarding the SEPA process and quasi-judicial issues. City Council Minutes Page 5 January 20, 1998 MOTION JENKS INITIATE A SEPA CHECKLIST IN ALL SHORT SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS AND AMEND THE FEE SCHEDULE TO INCORPORATE A $50 FEE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF THE CHECKLIST SECOND RAMBO Discussion: Regarding the SEPA process in relation to short divisions. Ms. Jenks asked Mr. McMahan if the wording needed to be changed. The Maker and Second agreed to the amendment. AMENDED: DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO BRING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19.04 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE (PTMC) TO REQUIRE A SEPA CHECKLIST, AND AN ORDINANCE ADDING A FEE FOR $50 FOR THAT CHECKLIST TO TITLE 20 OF THE PTMC VOTE Held Finance Committee. Councilmember Keith January 13, 1998 (Minutes and Bond Refinancing Issue: 5-part package) Discussion items: · COLA for certain non-union employees. Mr. Hildt prepared 3 scenarios. Committee recommend adoption of Alternative B * Refunding Revenue Bonds MOTION SECOND VOTE KEITH COUNCIL ADOPT THE 1998 NON-UNION COST OF LIVING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS AS ALTERATIVE B OF THE REPORT OF JANUARY 13, 1998 BADAME Held Public Safety_ Committee. Councilmember Finnie January 12, 1998 (Council of the Whole) Discussion items: · Police Facility issues and funding. Committee Motion carried 6 to 1 to direct the Parks and Recreation Committee to formulate a policy on disposition of city surplus assets. Committee Motion passed unanimously to fund the police station project with some combination from sale of declared surplus assets, savings from the City's operational budget and from some sort of debt vehicle, i.e. a bond. Motions to be presented to City Council February 2, 1998. Set meeting -- January 27, 1998, 4:30 p.m., Pope Marine Agenda: CIP; Set meeting and present agenda for Police Facility Government Operations Committee. Councilmember Forrest Rambo January 15, 1998 City Council Minutes Page 6 January 20, 1998 Action Items: , Asking City Attomey to draft an ordinance dissolving the Community Services Committee, establishing the Government Operations Committee to include a mission statement and a mission statement for all other standing committees. · Package of laundry list to bring back for Council action. Set meeting -- February 5, 1998, 4:00 p.m., Mayor's office (Tentatively set --Standing Meeting 1 st Thursday of each month) Agenda: Council meetings; Committee Missions and Criteria; Mechanisms for public communication MOTION RAMBO THE CITY ATTORNEY DRAFT AN ORDINANCE DISSOLVING THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE AND ESTABLISHING THE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE TO INCLUDE A MISSION STATEMENT, AND ALSO DRAFT A MISSION STATEMENT FOR EACH OF THE OTHER STANDING COMMITTEES SECOND KEITH Discussion: Mr. McMahan suggested bringing mission statements at a separate time. It was noted that each committee was to draft a mission statement to submit for Government Operations Committee consideration. Maker and Second agreed to amend the motion and remove the reference to mission statements. AMENDED: THE CITY ATTORNEY DRAFT AN ORDINANCE DISSOLVING THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE AND ESTABLISHING THE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE VOTE Held Parks, Recreation and Property_. Councilmember Welch (Standing meeting -- 3rd Wednesday/month, Chetzemoka House) (proposed) Set meeting -- January 22, 1998, 12:00 noon Agenda: PUD Property; Community Center; Functional Plan; Union Wharf/City Dock Use Policy; Surplus property Telecommunications Committee. Councilmember Welch Discussion items: · Writing job descriptions for coordinator · Advertising for citizen participation on board · Budget being developed on studio · Anticipate studio on line in July -- coordinating with the School District City Council Minutes Page 7 January 20, 1998 County GMA. Councilmember Shoulberg 2 meetings Discussion items: · Implementation of the County Comprehensive Plan MOTION SHOULBERG COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE GMA TO DRAFT A LETTER IN RESPONSE TO THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LETTER DATED JANUARY 1, 1998 SECOND WELCH Discussion: Regarding expanding dialogue to other entities. VOTE Held MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Julie McCulloch: · Distributed a memorandum fi'om the County regarding Solid Waste. · Solicited a Council representative at the Library Board, January 26, 1998. Mr. Rambo volunteered. · Announced the Association of Washington Cities training session, January 21, 1998, 8:30 a.m., Lynnwood STAFF REPORTS Councilmember Rambo noted that on a 30-day trial basis any staff reports will be written and, unless requested or they have a presentation to make, Staff will not be required to attend. PUBLIC COMMENTS/QUESTIONS Mayor McCulloch again opened the meeting for Public Comments/Questions. Kirby Neuman-Rca, Peninsula Daily News: Announced he is leaving in 2 weeks to be the Media Coordinator for the Evergreen School District. Expressed thanks for 8 years of great pleasure working together. The Council and the Mayor wished him well and thanked him for his work over the years.. Allan Youse: Favored making the City Attorney and Police Chief elected officials VOTE ON MOTIONS MADE DURING COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS Mayor McCulloch opened the meeting to the Public for comment on the motions made by Council during the Committee/Staff reports. City Council Minutes Page 8 January 20, 1998 MOTION SECOND VOTE JENKS DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO BRING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19.04 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE (PTMC) TO REQUIRE A SEPA CHECKLIST, AND AN ORDINANCE ADDING A FEE FOR $50 FOR THAT CHECKLIST TO TITLE 20 OF THE PTMC RAMBO 6 in favor as amended, Councilmember Shoulberg dissenting MOTION SECOND VOTE KEITH COUNCIL ADOPT THE 1998 NON-UNION COST OF LIVING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS AS ALTERATIVE B OF THE REPORT OF JANUARY 13, 1998 BADAME Unanimous, 7 in favor MOTION SECOND VOTE RAMBO THE CITY ATTORNEY DRAFT AN ORDINANCE DISSOLVING THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE AND ESTABLISHING THE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE KEITH Unanimous, 7 in favor as amended MOTION SECOND VOTE SHOULBERG COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE GMA TO DRAFT A LETTER IN RESPONSE TO THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LETTER DATED JANUARY 1, 1998 WELCH Unanimous, 7 in favor PUBLIC HEARINGS None scheduled. UNFINISHED BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 98-007 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROPERTY USE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE HAMILTON HEIGHTS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT City Council Minutes Page 9 January 20, 1998 Ms. Surber, Senior Planner, explained the resolution. Councilmember Shoulberg made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-007 which was seconded by Councilmember Rambo and passed 6 in favor by voice vote with Councilmember Badame dissenting after a brief discussion. RESOLUTION NO. 98-008 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A SIX-MONTH EXTENSION FOR COMPLETION OF CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL ON STREET VACATION 96-00067 (ARTHUR KARNO) Councilmember Jenks made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-008 which was seconded by Councilmember Keith and passed unanimously 7 in favor by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Item A RESOLUTION NO. 98-009 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LITTLE & LITTLE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR COMPLETION OF TENANT IMPROVEMENTS AND TO ASSIST IN THE RELOCATION OF CITY OFFICES IN THE WATERMAN-KATZ BUILDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,000 Councilmember Shoulberg made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-009 which was seconded by Councilmember Welch and passed 5 in favor, Councilmembers Rambo and Jenks dissenting by voice vote after a brief discussion. Added as Item B ORDINANCE NO. 2625 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $5,875,000 OF WATER AND SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS TO OBTAIN THE FUNDS TO REFUND A PORTION OF THE CITY'S OUTSTANDING WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS, FIXING THE DATE, FORM, MATURITIES, TERMS AND COVENANTS OF THE BONDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF SUCH BONDS. The Mayor read the ordinance by title. City Council Minutes Page 10 January 20, 1998 Councilmember Keith introduced the ordinance. Finance Director Michael Legarsky and public Works Director Bob Wheeler spoke to the issues and answered questions. 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 Welch and passed unanimously 7 in favor by voice vote. Ms. Kolacy again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Shoulberg made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No.2625 which was seconded by Councilmember Keith and passed unanimously, 7 in favor by roll call vote after discussion. Item C (moved from Consent Agenda) RESOLUTION NO. 98- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OLYMPIC FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS, REVIEW OR UPDATE, EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION DATE TO JULY 01, 1998. Held for Continued Session January 22, 1998 Item D (moved from Consent Agenda) RESOLUTION NO. 98-010 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND TO SIGN A 1998 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE PORT TOWNSEND CIVIC TRUST ("THE TRUST") IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,000 Moved ahead of Item C in New Business. Councilmember Shoulberg made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-010 which was seconded by Councilmember Keith and passed 6 in favor, Councilmember Badame opposed by voice vote after a brief discussion. There was none. PUBLIC COMMENT City Council Minutes Page 11 January 20, 1998 COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION CIP Format -- held for later discussion. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Estimated time - one hour) -- held for continued session January 22, 1998. RECESS There being no further business, at 12:01 a.m. Mayor McCulloch declared the meeting recessed until 4:00 p.m. on January 22, 1998 in the Pope Marine Building starting with an Executive Session for approximately 1 hour to consider property acquisition with Bob Wheeler, Doug Mason, and Tim McMahan. At 5:00 p.m. the meeting will convene in open session in the Pope Marine Building to continue discussion on the bond refinancing ordinance, with representatives from Seattle Northwest Securities and Preston Gates & Ellis attending to present the final figures. Attest: Pamela Kolacy City Clerk MINUTES OF THE CONTINUED SESSION OF January 22, 1998 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in continued session this 22nd day of January, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. in the Mayor's office at City Hall, Mayor Julie McCulloch presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were, Kathryn Jenks, Ian Keith, Forrest Rambo, Peter Badame and Joe Finnie. Mr. Shoulberg arrived at 4:45 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION The council convened in executive session to discuss property purchase. The session recessed at 5:05, with no action taken. RECESS City Council Minutes Page 12 January 20, 1998 The meeting was reconvened at 5:20 p.m. in public session at the Pope Marine Building. Staff members present were Tim McMahan, City Attomey, Michael Hildt, City Administrator, Bob Wheeler, Public Works Director, Michael Legarsky, Finance Director, Gary Leaf, Financial Analyst, and Pam Kolacy, City Clerk. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 2625 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $5,950,000 OF WATER AND SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS TO OBTAIN THE FUNDS TO REFUND A PORTION OF THE CITY'S OUTSTANDING WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS, FIXING THE DATE, FORAY, MATURITIES, TERMS AND COVENANTS OF THE BONDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF SUCH BONDS. Representatives Dick Ellers of Preston Gates and Ellis LLP and Nancy Neraas of Seattle- Northwest Securities were present to introduce the final figures for Ordinance 2625 which was approved in draft form at the meeting of January 20, pending final numbers. Several questions from councilors were answered. Mr. Keith moved that the first reading of Ordinance No. 2625 be considered the second reading and the third be by title only, Mr. Welch seconded. The motion carded unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Keith then moved to reaffirm council's acceptance of Ordinance 2625 in its current form dated January 22, 1998. Mr. Finnie seconded. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. RESOLUTION 98-011 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SER VICES A GREEMENT WITH OL YMPIC FINANCIAL AND MANA GEMENT SER VICES, INC. TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS, REVIEW OR UPDATE, EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION DATE TO JULY 01, 1998. Mr. Wheeler provided a memo detailing the jobs that would be done by the firm in the framework of job costing. It was also explained that no increase in the amount of the original contract had been proposed, just an extension of the date by which the work would be finished. City Council Minutes Page 13 January 20, 1998 Mr. Legarsky and Mr. Leaf added explanations of the job costing project and why this help would be essential to timely completion. Mr. Finnie then moved for adoption of Resolution 98-011. Mr. Shoulberg seconded. After further discussion of the pending changes to the finance department, Mr. Rambo called for the question. There was no objection. The motion then carded unanimously by voice vote, 7 in favor. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public testimony. COUNCILMEMBERS' GENERAL DISCUSSION Ms. Jenks introduced a letter from WASHPIRG regarding public education about toxic chemicals. The information will be copied to the council in the next council packet. Mr. Finnie noted a Utilities Committee meeting set for Monday, Jan. 26. He suggested that committee take up the discussion of the elements of the Capital Improvement Program tracking document. Mr. Rambo agreed. After short discussion, Mr. Rambo moved to refer the Capital Improvement Program format to the Utilities Committee to develop a recommendation to the full council. Mr. Shoulberg seconded. Mr. Shoulberg proposed a friendly amendment that the Jan. 20 Utilities Committee meeting be deemed a meeting of the committee of the whole so that any council member attending will have an equal vote in the recommendation. Mr. Rambo accepted the amendment. The amended motion then carried unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at 6:50 p.m., Mayor McCulloch adjourned the meeting. Attest: Pamela Kolacy City Clerk City Council Minutes Page 14 January 20, 1998