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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09052000CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this fifth day of September, 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, Sydney Lipton, Geoff Masci, Bill Wolcott, Alan Youse and Vern Garrison. Staff members present were City Manager Dave Timmons and City Clerk Pamela Kolacy. AGENDA CHANGES Mr. Frank requested a new item under new business regarding the ordinance banning polystyrene (Item 10D). PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mr. Masci introduced the newly appointed Library Board member, Larry Thomas. Water Treatment Plant employee, Eric Storey, was congratulated for completing field study courses on water treatment plant operation. Mr. Masci read a proclamation honoring Gusta Aldrich Lester on her 90th birthday. Mr. Masci requested that council members respond to the policy guideline worksheets which had been distributed to them. Mr. Masci introduced Megan Kelly of the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. Ms. Kelly presented a "first touch" on the topic of Certified Local Government status. She explained that a draft ordinance is being discussed by the Historic Preservation Committee and will come before the Planning Commission for a public hearing early in October. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Timmons updated the council on upcoming transportation grant applications. He announced that the Wastewater Treatment Plant re-rating has been approved. This means that the current plant will serve the community for the next 10-15 years. Mr. Timmons stated that his initial narrative message regarding the FY2001 budget will be presented to the Finance Committee on September 14. City Council Minutes 1 September 5, 2000 In regard to the recent Recreation Summit meeting, he said that the summary of the meeting outcome will be available soon; discussion produced an intermediate and six- month game plan. Mr. Timmons announced that the Korean Veterans recognition ceremony will be held on Friday, August 15. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Items not on the Agenda) Nancy Dorgan: council work plan Ken McBride: need for council "report card" to public Ted Rogers: speed limits on Cook Avenue (petition presented) Marian Cruz: Towne Point enforcement issues PUBLIC HEARINGS: None CONSENTAGENDA Motion: Mr. Frank moved for approval of the following items on the Consent Agenda with the following corrections to the minutes: 1) page 2, second paragraph under Ordinance 2746: will reflect that some, not all of the property in question has been regularly used for access to adjacent buildings; and 2) bottom of the page, motion by Mr. Frank to task the City Manager to obtain a survey of the city property: add that if cost exceeds $2,000, the issue should be brought to the council for resolution. Mr. Youse seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 72960 through 73182 in the amount of $325,864.20 Approval of Minutes Regular meeting of August 21, 2000 Committee Appointment Appointment of Tom Kent as the School District's liaison to the Community Oriented Policing Advisory Board (COPAB) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS Ordinance Banning Polystyrene - moved forward for discussion. Mr. Frank noted that a letter has been received from the Safeway Store manager asking that council rescind the ban on polystyrene. City Council Minutes 2 September 5, 2000 Public Comment: None Motion: Mr. Frank moved to charge the City Manager with reviewing Safeway's request and attached information, review other city ordinances regarding polystyrene, and review criteria for the original ordinance banning polystyrene, and report back to the council at the October study session. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Hearing Examiner Appointment Process Introduction by City Attorney John Watts. Mr. Watts noted that the current Hearing Examiner has resigned, and he requested that the council approve the appointment process for a new Hearing Examiner. Both a Hearing Examiner and Hearing Examiner Pro Tem would be appointed, subject to a council-approved contract containing term of appointment, compensation and other requirements. Public Comment: None Motion: Mr. Frank moved to approve that the City Manager conduct a solicitation and review process and make a recommendation to the council on the appointment of a Hearing Examiner and a Hearing Examiner Pro Tern. Mr. Finnie seconded After discussion regarding the make-up of the selection committee, Mr. Timmons noted that the committee would include designated stakeholders. Vote: The motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Economic Development Council Professional Services Agreement - Year 2000 Mr. Timmons presented the resolution and noted that the funds have been budgeted for continuation of the contract with the Economic Development Council (EDC). The contract is presented for approval. Public Comment Ken McBride, board member of the EDC: suggested that the city explore other options including creation of a city economic development department. He expressed disappointment that the EDC does not include county members and has not emphasized recruitment of businesses. Motion: Mr. Frank moved to postpone action until the first meeting in October. Mr. Wolcott seconded The motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Discussion ensued regarding other information to be presented at the October 2 meeting. Consensus was to ask EDC Director Erik Andersson and City Manager Dave Timmons to provide a review of accomplishments and assistance provided to the city by the EDC from both perspectives at the first meeting in October. The council also requested an City Council Minutes 3 September 5, 2000 overview of how the EDC plans to conduct recruitment of businesses in fiscal 2000 and 2001. RESOLUTION #00-052 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD AND EXECUTE THE CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GAINES STREET PUMP STATION FORCE MAIN EXTENSION TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE, RESPONSIVE BIDDER, AND TAKE ALL NECESSARY AND PROPER STEPS TO CARRY OUT THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING APPROVING APPROPRIATE CHANGE ORDERS Mr. Timmons presented the resolution, noting that the project has been accelerated one year due to re-prioritization. Funding is available and the project has come in under bid. Public Comment: None Motion: Mr. Finnie moved for adoption of Resolution 00-052. Mr. Wolcott seconded The motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Attest: Pamela Kolacy, CMC City Clerk city CounCil Minutes 4 September 5, 2000