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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02072000CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 7, 2000 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this seventh day of February, 2000, at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Geoff Masci presiding. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmembers present at roll call were Joe Finnie, Allen Frank, Vem Garrison, Geoff Masci, Syd Lipton, Forrest Rambo, and Alan Youse. Staff members present were City Manager Dave Timmons, Interim City Attorney Steve Olsen, Finance Director Michael Legarsky, and BCD Director Jeff Randall. CORRESPONDENCE NOT PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED BY COUNCIL Mayor Masci read a proclamation honoring Forrest Rambo for his service as mayor for the past year. COMMITTEE AND BOARD & LIAISON REPORTS Mr. Frank: Finance Committee (noted that Mr. Masci will replace Mr. Rambo on the Finance Committee); Library Board Mr. Lipton: Meeting with stormwater contractor Mr. Youse: Community Oriented Policing Advisory Board, Arts Commission Mr. Rambo: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Mr. Garrison: Aquatic Center Committee PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mr. Masci reported on the Community Action Council, Arts Commission "Art Angel" Award ceremony. He noted that modifications to council agendas will be discussed at the next study session (February 14). He announced that many advisory board and commission appointments are vacant and that appointments to vacancies on the Planning Commission, Community Oriented Policing Advisory Board and Parks and Recreation Commission would be made at the next regular council meeting on February 22. Applications are currently being received. City Council Minutes Page 1 February 7, 2000 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Timmons announced that a 1.1 million dollar grant has been awarded to the City for reconstruction of"F" street. He also stated that word was received on Feb. 4 that construction on the Sims Way project has been delayed for a year, although the design phase will proceed. Mr. Timmons thanked the Public Works and Building & Community Development departments for their cooperation during the recent move. He noted that after administrative offices are moved to the Waterman & Katz Building, work can proceed on the plan to have all employees on the same network platform, e-mail system and improved telephone system. Within the next few weeks, meetings have been scheduled to facilitate talks with departments and individual employees regarding other service improvements. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Items not on the agenda) Nancy Dorgan: supported reappointment ofNik Worden to Planning Commission Byron Ruby: commented on departure of Harper's Oil Bob Sokol: congratulated the new mayor CONSENT AGENDA Motion: Mr. Rambo moved to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Frank seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Approval of Bills, Claims and Vouchers Voucher 70648 in the amount of $3,933.00 Vouchers 70646 through 70818 in the amount of $129,430.05 Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of January 18, 2000, study session of January 24, 2000 and study session/public forum of January 31, 2000. Approval of Resolutions: RESOLUTION 00-0006 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE PORT TOWNSEND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR OPERATION OF A VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER City Council Minutes Page 2 February 7, 2000 RESOLUTION 00-0007 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE PORT TOWNSEND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND NANCY BORINO TO PROVIDE TOURISM MARKETING COORDINATOR SERVICES RESOLUTION 00-0008 A RESOLUTION AUHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHOR/ZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE PORT TOWNSEND CIVIC TRUST ("MAIN STREET") IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $25,000. Confirmation of the following appointments to the Arts Cornmission: Arthur Reitsch, term expires Feb. 1, 2002 Barbara McLean. Term expires Feb. 1, 2002 UNFINISHED BUSINESS RESOLUTION 00-009 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF LODING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE (LTAC) FUNDS FOR THE APPROPRIATE USES AS OUTLINED IN THE CAROUSEL COMMITTEE'S LTAC GRANT APPLICATION Motion: Mr. Frank moved for approval of Resolution 00-009. Mr. Youse seconded. Motion: Mr. Rambo moved to amend the motion by including wording in the resolution indicating that the initial application for LTAC funds by the P.T. Carousel Association was denied by the Committee. The motion died for lack of a second. Motion: Mr. Rambo then moved to remove the clause in the resolution referring to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's recommendation for denial of carousel funding (4th "Whereas"). Mr. Lipton seconded. The motion carried, 6-1, by voice vote, with Mr. Finnie opposed. Vote on original motion: the motion to adopt Resolution 00-009 as amended then carreid 6-1 by voice vote, with Mr. Rambo opposed. City Council Minutes Page 3 February 7, 2000 RESOLUTION 00-010 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A TEMPORARY USE LICENSE FOR THE CAROUSEL OF THE OLYMPIC SEA TO BE LOCATED AT THE POPE MARINE PARK Motion: Mr. Frank moved for adoption of Resolution 00-010. Mr. Lipton seconded. Amendment: Mr. Youse moved to amend the wording of the resolution to include "or other sites" after "Pope Marine Park" in Section 2. The motion to amend carried 6-1, by voice vote, with Mr. Rambo dissenting. Amendment: Mr. Rambo moved to strike Section 1 ("The City pledges its support for continued efforts to select a public site for .... ") The motion died for lack of a second. Public comment: Claude Bourdin: provided written information Laurie Medlicott: questioned location of a recreational device in the Historic Business District Ande Grahn: provided written information regarding potential carousel permit process Amendment: Mr. Frank moved to strike the fourth paragraph ("Whereas, these three sites are not conducive .... ") Mr. Finnie seconded. The motion carried, 6-1, by voice vote, with Mr. Rambo opposed. Because public comment was not taken before the vote on Resolution 00-009, the vote was taken again on the motion to adopt Resolution 00-009 as amended. The motion carded 6-1, by voice vote, with Mr. Rambo opposed. RESOLUTION 00-011 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DEVELOP A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT TO INCORPORATE THE SITING OF THE CAROUSEL INTO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Motion: Mr. Frank moved for adoption of Resolution 00-011. Mr. Garrison seconded. Amendment: Mr. Finnie moved to amend the resolution to include a clause stating that the City Council will require the Carousel Committee to add citizens to the committee City Council Minutes Page 4 February 7, 2000 who are skilled in marketing, planning, development and execution of a business plan. Mr. Rambo seconded Vote: The motion to amend failed 5-2, with Mr. Finnie and Mr. Rambo in favor. Motion to amend: Mr. Rambo moved to include requirements for long range projection of the cost sofmaintenance and operation of the carousel. Mr. Youse seconded. The motion failed, 6-1, with Mr. Rambo in favor. Public Comment: Nancy Dorgan: favors Adams & Washington site for the carousel. Lynn Fitch: noted she has volunteered assistance to the Carousel Committee to assist with marketing strategy. The vote on the main motion (to approve original resolution) carried 6-1 by voice vote, with Mr. Rambo opposed. RESOLUTION NO. 00-012 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ESTABLISHING DESIGN DIRECTIVES TO THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ENABLE COMPLETION OF DESIGN WORK ON THE SIMS WAY PROJECT. Dave Peterson made a staff presentation, noting that the project construction has been delayed until 2001. He stated projects which may still be funded are the sidewalk and lighted crosswalk in the Hendricks/Hancock vicinity. Mr. Frank asked for clarification of Jefferson Transit's position on their $10,000 funding contribution for a bus pullout. Melanie Bozak, Interim General Manager for the Transit Authority, clarified that funding would be withdrawn if there were no bus pullout within the project area; that although Transit preferred the original proposed location for the pullout, but that they would not withdraw funding because of the choice of the alternate location. Mr. Timmons presented a cross section of the highway adjacent to the Bay View Restaurant. He noted that he had met with the restaurant owners who are willing to look at cost-sharing a project that would utilize a currently landscaped area for off-street parking. Motion: Mr. Rambo moved to postpone action indefinitely on this item. Mr. Finnie seconded. City Council Minutes Page 5 February 7, 2000 Mr. Timmons noted that having a design in place would be helpful to property developers on Sims Way and would aid budget planning for next year. The motion carried, 6-1, by voice vote with Mr. Masci opposed. RESOLUTION 00-013 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DECLARE CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY ITEMS AS SURPLUS AND TO DETERMINE THE DISPOSITION METHOD FOR SCH ITEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW Motion: Mr. Frank moved for adoption of Resolution 00-013. Mr. Rambo seconded. Mr. Rambo requested that any funds received be earmarked for a test traffic light. The idea will be discussed at a future study session. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. RESOLUTION 00-014 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE LINE ITEM FUNDING CHANGES WITHIN THE PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Motion: Mr. Frank moved for adoption of Resolution 00-014. Mr. Rambo seconded. Public Comment: Nancy Dorgan: on behalf of Robert Greenway, expressed concern about transferring funds away from 35a~ Street Park. Requests extension of agreement with Jefferson County regarding the park. Mr. Timmons noted that a request regarding the agreement has been submitted to the county and that the County Commissioners have answered by proposing a summit conference on recreation issues in general. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. AGENDA ITEMS FOR UPCOMING WORK SESSION Mr. Timmons listed a number of items to be discussed at the next study session. Capital Facilities Program: City Council Minutes Page 6 Februm~ 7, 2000 A professional services contract with the county will be discussed as a way to tap into the work the county has already done on capital facilities; interface with the county will be necessary to explore the possible alternatives for capital facilities, unique to the city or county or common to both. A task force may be formed to begin the assessment of the city's needs, surplus property and areas of common interest. System Development Charge deferrals: A request for deferrals has been received from Habitat for Humanity. The relevant code sections will be discussed, and a policy position clarified on this issue. Fee waiver policies. Policies on the various forms of waivers and discounts currently in place will be discussed. It was also noted that Jim Rough of the Wisdom Council has been invited to make a presentation at the next study session. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Masci announced the council would adjourn to executive session to discuss personnel issues. The session was expected to last about 30 minutes and no action was anticipated. The council then adjourned to executive session at 8:42 p.m. RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened at 9:25 p.m. No action was taken. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p.m. Attest: Pamela Kolacy City Clerk City Council Minutes Page 7 February 7, 2000