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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03151999PORT TOWN SEND CITY COUNCIL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF MARCH 15, 1999 (PRE-MEETING) City Manager Salary Range and Candidate Profile Development The City Council of the City of Port Town send met in special session this fifteenth day of March, 1999, for the purpose of discussing the City Manager salary range and profile development. The meeting was called to order at 5:32 by Mayor Rambo. Council members present were Rambo, Frank, Lipton and Masci. Mr. Finnie arrived at 6:15. Mr. Garrison arrived at 6:20. Greg Prothman of Waldron Associates presented the candidate profile, time line and salary survey for council discussion. Some minor changes were made to the profile. Mr. Finnie moved to accept to salary range recommendation of the consultant and set the salary range at the suggested $76,000 to $86,000. Mr. Lipton seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. Mr. Youse arrived at 6:28 p.m. Final interviews for the position are scheduled for May 6 and May 7. PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 15, 1999 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this fifteenth day of March, 1999, at 6:34 in the Port Townsend Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Forrest Rambo presiding. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Council members present at Roll Call were Mr. Finnie, Mr. Frank, Mr. Garrison, Mr. Lipton, Mr. Masci, Mr. Rambo, and Mr. Youse. Also present were Interim City Administrator Stan McNutt, City Attorney Tim McMahan, Finance Director Michael Legarsky, Public Works Director Bob Wheeler, Interim Police Chief Jake Evans, and City Clerk Pam Kolacy, CORRESPONDENCE NOT PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED BY COUNCIL Mayor Rambo referred to a letter from Judith Alexander regarding a Y2K meeting at the Community Center on March 18. In regard to a letter in the council packet from Robert Klein, P.S., requesting the formation of a City Council Meeting Page 1 March 15, 1999 Local Improvement District for the Howard Street extension, Mayor Rambo noted that staff is reviewing the issue, it has been added to the city project tracking system, and a response from City Attorney McMahan will be forthcoming. COMMITTEE AND BOARD & LIAISON REPORTS Mr. Finnie noted the upcoming Public Safety Committee meeting where he and Interim Police Chief Evans will review all the work of the Committee to date and seek clear direction as to the next steps to be taken. Mr. Frank announced that a date will be set soon for the first Finance Committee meeting. Mr. Lipton will set a Public Works Committee meeting soon. Mr. Youse will take Mr. Finnie's place on that committee. Mr. Youse reported on Arts Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, and COPAB meetings. He noted that Sally Robbins will be the COPAB liaison. The police citizen academy has been canceled this year. He also attended meetings of liaison groups regarding water issues. Mr. Rambo stated that the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee met and reviewed applications for the $43,200 lodging tax money available because of the 2% tax increase. The meeting recessed and will reconvene for further discussion. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Rambo summarized the pre-meeting discussion related to the City Manager search. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. McNutt discussed the possibility of purchasing name tags for city employeesl He reported a meeting with representatives of the Port and PUD regarding the airport water issue, and noted a request from the Port for a letter from the City Council to Fire District #6 in support of an extension for the deadline on required fire flow to the airport. Interim Chief Evans presented a report on costs to the police department related to the various activities associated with the Rhododendron Festival. City Attorney McMahan presented a memorandum regarding the legality of Mayor Rambo serving as chair of the LTAC Committee. Council consensus was to support the appointment of Mayor Rambo as chair of the committee. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Superintendent Gene Medina and Principal Arcella Hall presented an update on Port Townsend's Sister City relationship with Ichikawa Town. No representative from Puget Sound Energy was present for a scheduled presentation. City Council Meeting Page 2 March 15, 1999 Joe Pipia presented a gavel to Mayor Rambo from the members of the City Council. Freida Fenn: read letter from citizen group to Rite Aid corporation John Lockwood: Rite Aid and street vacation issues Ken McBride: council representation districts Madge Wallin: wall Jeff Kelety- land use issues/street vacation Yvonne Starkey - P.T. Swim Team Bob Sokol - water service areas - airport - requested letter of support for one-year extension of fire flow requirement At this point, Mr. Masci moved to authorize Mayor Rambo to send a letter to the Fire Chief of District #6 endorsing a one-year extension of the time needed to meet the fire flow requirement for the Jefferson County International Airport. Mr. Garrison seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. George Prindle: Mrs. Wallin's wall. Byron Ruby: Wallin wall, girl's basketball, carousel Joe Pipia: street vacations Robert Greenway: LTAC, representation districts, rezone procedure. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Frank moved to approve the following items on the consent agenda. Mr. Finnie seconded. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote, 7-0. Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants: Voucher Warrants dated 3/5/99 and 3/12/99, numbers 66894 through 66982 and 66986 through 67071, total expenditure: $92,900.21 Approval without reading of minutes from regular meeting of March 1, 1999 and study session of March 8, 1999. Approval of resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 99-020 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND SUPPORTING THE WASHINGTON STATE PARKS COMMISSION'S CAPITAL BUDGET RECOMMENDATION FOR FORT WORDEN STATE PARK, INCLUDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW MULTI-PURPOSE DINING AND MEETING FACILITY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND RENOVATION WORK City Council Meeting Page 3 March 15, 1999 UNFINISHED BUSINESS REGIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY Gary Rowe represented Jefferson County and answered questions from council members. In response to one question, he noted that he felt a one-year contract is appropriate as the city and county continue to consider further service consolidations. Mr. Masci moved to approve the regional services agreement with Jefferson County. Mr. Youse seconded. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. ORDINANCE 2692 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING SECTIONS . 190, TWO HOUR PARKING, AND SECTION. 194, FIFTEEN MINUTE PARKING, CHAPTER 10.04, PARKING, OF THE PORT TOWN SEND MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ADD DESIGNATED STREETS AND PARKING SPACES NEEDED BY BUSINESS PATRONS FOR TWO HOUR AND FIFTEEN MINUTE PARKING Mr. Masci moves for the first reading by title only. Mr. Finnie second.. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote, 7-0. Ms. Kolacy read the ordinance by title.. SIMS WAY ROAD WIDENING PROJECT Mr. McNutt introduced the topic of creating a task force for the upcoming Sims Way project. He recommended former council member Peter Badame and City Engineer Dave Peterson as members. Public Comment: Jeff Kelety Jack Molsness Mr. Masci moved to create a Sims Way (SR 20) Road Widening Project Task Force to facilitate citizen notification and participation in design review of the proposed Washington State Dept. Of Transportation/City of Port Townsend project, with the task force to "sunset" upon completion of assisting public notification and/or comment forums and making final recommendations to the City Council on or about July of 1999. Mr. Lipton seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Mr. Finnie stated that former Council members Ian Keith and Peter Badame have requested letters from the council or mayor inviting participation in task force groups. Consensus was that Mayor Rambo would issue these letters. City Council Meeting Page 4 March 15, 1999 RESOLUTION 99-021 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWN SEND DECLARING THE PURCHASE OF A "LAYTON" BOX FROM CLYDE/WEST A "SPECIAL MARKET CONDITION" PURCHASE THEREBY AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT CALLING FOR BIDS Mr. Wheeler introduced the resolution and answered questions from council members. He clarified that the money would come from the Equipment Rental Fund and that Mr. Simpson, Operations Manager, has inspected the machine. Mr. Youse moved for approval of Resolution 99-021. Mr. Garrison seconded. He then proposed a friendly amendment that the purchase be conditioned upon transfer of a warranty with the equipment to extend at least through this year's summer season. The friendly amendment was accepted by the maker. The motion carried by voice vote, 6-1, with Mr. Lipton dissenting. ORDINANCE 2693 An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $161,025 to the General Fund, $25,000 to the Arterial Street Fund; $15,000 to the Library Fund; $35,000 to the Community Development Block Grant Fund; $15,000 to the System Development Charge Fund; $50,000 to the Storm and Surface Water Fund; $230,730 to the Transmission Line Replacement Fund, making findings and declaring an emergency. Mr. McNutt noted that some of these expenditures have depended on the previous council's decision to support a councilmanic bond which would provide repayment to the Equipment Rental Fund. Mr. Legarsky stated he will supply information on various methods of funding for the council to consider. Mr. Rambo moved for the first reading of the ordinance by title. Mr. Finnie Seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Ms. Kolacy read the ordinance by title. SKATEBOARD PARK The issue of authorizing the temporary use of the city-owned Monroe Street parking lot for a skateboard park for one additional year was discussed briefly and referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission. CAROUSEL TASK FORCE Mr. Garrison moved to create a citizen task force to facilitate and update a site selection survey for a permanent location for the Carousel of the Olympic Sea, along with recommendations as to City Council Meeting Page 5 March 15, 1999 contractual relationships and associated costs with the task force to "sunset" upon delivery of a final recommendation to the City Council; from this, the City Council will reach a definitive decision on the subject and any formal relationships which may result. Mr. Masci seconded. Mr. McNutt added that all sites so far being considered are public property and therefore recommended involvement of the Parks and Recreation Commission and the downtown community. Mr. Garrison modified the motion to add that the task force would work through the Park and Recreation Commission and make a joint final recommendation to the council. The seconder agreed. Public comment: Bill Dentzel Jeff Kelety The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION There was no executive session. NEXT MEETING DATE: APRIL 5, 1999 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m. Pamela Kolacy City Clerk City Council Meeting Page 6 March 15, 1999