HomeMy WebLinkAbout08021999PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 2, 1999
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this second day of August,
1999, at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend Council Chambers of City Hall, Deputy Mayor Geoff
Masci presiding.
ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmembers present at roll call were Vern Garrison, Sydney Lipton, Geoff Masci, Alan
Youse, Joe Finnie, and Allen Frank. Forrest Rambo was excused. Staff members present were
City Manager Dave Timmons, City Attorney Tim McMahan, Building & Community Director
Bob Leedy, BCD Planner Jeff Randall, Police Chief Kristen Anderson, Finance Director Michael
Legarsky, and City Engineer Dave Peterson.
CORRESPONDENCE NOT PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED BY COUNCIL
Mr. Masci noted two items of correspondence received: a letter from Chuck Palumbo and a copy
of BCD Director Leedy's reply to W.C. and Lora Harvey regarding a fire hydrant.
COMMITTEE AND BOARD AND LIAISON REPORTS
Mr. Frank reported on the Finance Committee.
Mr. Lipton reported on the Wastewater Plan review task force
Mr. Garrison reported on the Parks & Recreation Committee and possible formation of a golf
course advisory committee
Mr. Finnie reported on the Higher Education Access Committee and the Public Safety
Committee.
Mr. Masci reported on the Block Watch program.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
None
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Timmons announced the appointment of Councilmember Lipton to the Marine Resources
Committee newly established by the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners. An
appointment to the Conservation Futures Advisory Board remains to be filled.
Mr. Timmons announced the reappointment of William Maxwell to the Library Board, term to
expire on August 31, 2004.
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Mr. McMahan provided draft proposed amendments to the city's SEPA categorical threshold
exemptions for Council and Planning Commission discussion. He will prepare an overview of
the subject for the next council study session.
OATH OF OFFICE
The City Clerk administered the oath of office to newly appointed Police Chief Kristen
Anderson.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chuck Palumbo: building dept./permits.
Byron Ruby: commended Police Chief selection, commented on stormwater charges.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ms. Kolacy read the consent agenda items into the record:
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants:
68644 through 68728 in amount of $145,986.73 and 68729 through 68816 in amount of
$65,504.97.
Approval of Minutes: Approval, without reading, of minutes from regular meeting of July 19
(including continued meeting of July 26).
Adoption of Resolution:
RESOLUTION 99-041
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING ON A PETITION FOR A STREET VACATION
(LUP99-54 DOUGLAS RIGBY, HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 7, 1999)
Mr. Frank moved for adoption of the Consent Agenda. Mr. Garrison seconded. The motion
carried unanimously by voice vote, 6-0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Deputy Mayor Masci noted that it was not yet 7 p.m.and suggested addressing unfinished
business before the Public Hearing so that the public hearing would not start before the time
established by legal notice.
RESOLUTION 99-042
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DEBBIE BERRETH TO PROVIDE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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SERVICES FOR THE 35TH STREET PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
Mr. Frank moved for adoption of Resolution 99-042. Mr. Finnie seconded. Mr. Kolacy read the
title of the Resolution.
During council discussion, questions 'were raised about contract and project costs. Mr. Frank
then moved to table the motion pending clarification of these issues. Mr. Lipton seconded. The
motion to table carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
At 7:05 p.m., Mr. Masci moved to the Public Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING (CLOSED RECORD)
RESOLUTION 99-043
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICATION NO. LUP98-11 (Dr.
Robert Crist)
Planner Jeff Randall presented the application and the Planning Commission's recommendations.
Mr. Finnie moved for adoption of Resolution 99-043. Mr. Frank seconded. The motion carried
unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
AGENDA ADDITION
Mr. Masci requested addition of item 11C - Shoreline Rules, to the agenda. There were no
objections.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT LOAN APPLICATION
Mr. Legarsky noted this as an informational item, with no action yet required by the council.
ORDINANCE 2707
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ADOPTING THE CITY OF
PORT TOWNSEND WASTEWATER COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM PLAN AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Mr. Frank moved for the first reading of the ordinance. Mr. Finnie seconded. The motion
carried unanimously by voice vote, 6-0.
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Ms. Kolacy read the ordinance by title. The matter will be the subject of a public hearing on
August 16.
SHORELINE RULES
City Attorney McMahan stated that he has an extensive letter and packet of information ready to
send to the Department of Ecology regarding the impacts of the draft shoreline rules. A letter
will be prepared for the mayor's signature focusing on the impacts of the rules on Port
Townsend's historic preservation efforts.
Mr. Lipton also commented on the draft rules and noted the significant impact on Port Townsend
if all cities are held to the same high scientific standard.
Mr. Lipton moved to authorize the mayor's signature on the letter to be prepared by Mr.
McMahan. Mr. Frank seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mr. Garrison moved for adjournment. The meeting was
adjoumed at 7:29 p.m.
Attest:
Pamela Kolacy, City Clerk
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