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Home My WebLink About06052000 PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 5, 2000 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this fifth day of June, 2000, at 6:35 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 Allen Frank, Vem Garrison, Geoff Masci, Syd Lipton, Bill Wolcott, Alan Youse and Joe Finnie. Staff members present were City Manager Dave Timmons, City Attorney John Watts and City Clerk Pam Kolacy. AGENDA CHANGES An additional resolution relative to a Public Safety Committee recommendation (Resolution 00-038) was added to New Business. Public Works Committee recommendations (Resolutions 00-031 Watershed Planning, 00-032 Special Use Permits and 00-033 National Marine Fisheries Consultation) were moved from the Consent Agenda to Unfinished Business. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mr. Masci announced the meetings scheduled for the next two weeks. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Public Works staff is preparing a draft of the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan for a City Council public hearing in the near future. The draft will first be presented to the Community Development Committee. Public Works Director position: Six finalists have been invited to Port Townsend for interviews. The schedule will be released to the public as soon as the candidates confirm their availability. The hiring process will be similar to the one used for the City Manager. Several grant applications are being submitted which require expedited processing and are consistent with work plans and projects underway. They will be reviewed by the Finance Committee at its next meeting. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Items not on the Agenda) Nancy Dorgan: Commented on council rules. Diane Venberg, PAWS: Distributed packets and a video regarding exotic performing animals. She requested that council adopt a ban on these performances. City Council Meeting Minutes 1 June 5, 2000 Motion: Mr. Garrison moved to refer to the Community Development Committee for analysis and recommendation. Mr. louse seconded The motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. CONSENT AGENDA Ms. Kolacy read the items remaining on the consent agenda. Motion: Mr. Frank moved to approve the following items on the consent agenda. Mr. Lipton seconded Motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 71958 through 72176 in the amount of $305,517.55 Approval of Minutes Regular meeting of May 15, 2000 Special business meeting of May 22, 2000 Workshop and special business meeting of May 30, 2000 UNFINISHED BUSINESS RESOLUTION 00-034 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT THE RIGHT OF INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC FORUM TO REPRESENT INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC AND CITY COUNCIL; AND PROVIDING THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE 90TH DAY AFTER THE DATE OF PUBLICATION THAT AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM PROCESS FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY SHALL BE PRESENTED UNLESS A TIMELY AND SUFFICIENT REFERENDUM PETITION HAS BEEN FILED REFERRING THE QUESTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY FOR APPROVAL OR REJECTION. City Attomey John Watts presented the recommendation. He noted that provision for a public information forum within 45 days of the adoption of the resolution has been included as requested by the council. City Council Meeting Minutes 2 June 5, 2000 Public Comment Bob Carter: supports adoption of the resolution. Motion: Mr. Frank moved for approval of Resolution 00-034. Mr. Garrison seconded Motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. RESOLUTION 00-031 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND CONFIRMING THE CITY'S POSITION IN REGARD TO WATERSHED PLANNING Mr. Timmons presented the resolution. Public Comment: None Motion: Mr. Frank moved for approval of Resolution 00-031. Mr. Finnie seconded Friendly amendment by Mr. Lipton: change title to insert "WRIA Planning Group" before "Watershed Planning;: capitalize "Water Resource Council" in the second line, and add another bullet to Section 2 stating "the city's activities have not adversely affected quality or habitat of the watershed" Mr. Finnie accepted the friendly amendment. Vote: The motion, as amended carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. RESOLUTION 00-032 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO REQUEST AND FACILITATE RENEWAL OF CERTAIN SPECIAL USE PERMITS Mr. Timmons presented the recommendation. Public Comment: None Motion: Mr. Frank moved for approval of Resolution 00-032. Mr. Garrison seconded Friendly amendment by Mr. Lipton: insert "by the City Council" after "work plan" in Section 1. Mr. Youse accepted the friendly amendment. Vote: The motion, as amended carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. City Council Meeting Minutes 3 June 5, 2000 RESOLUTION 00-033 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SEEK A SECTION 7 CONSULTATION WITH THE NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) AND TO ADOPT THE CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION TO PROMOTE THE FINDINGS OF THIS RESOLUTION AS THE CITY'S OFFICIAL POLICY Mr. Timmons presented the resolution. Public Comment: None Motion: Mr. Frank moved for approval of Resolution 00-033. Mr. Finnie seconded Friendly amendment by Mr. Lipton: add the words "and the Port Townsend Paper Company" in the last "WHEREAS" after "municipal withdrawals." Discussion Mr. Timmons noted that the municipality has withdrawal rights, but Port Townsend Paper Company does not have any rights of withdrawal. Mr. Frank accepted the friendly amendment. The motion, as amended, carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. RESOLUTION 00-035 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PENINSULA COLLEGE FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO THE CITY OF COSTS FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES Mr. Timmons presented the resolution. Public Comment: None Motion: Mr. Frank moved for approval of the resolution. Mr. Wolcott seconded The motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. RESOLUTION 00-036 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT City Council Meeting Minutes 4 June 5, 2000 BROWNFIELDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE IN SUPPORT OF THE NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER Mr. Finnie recused himself and left the room at 7:35 p.m. due to owning adjacent property that may be financially impacted by the creation of the Maritime Center. Dave Robison, Executive Director of the Northwest Maritime Center, introduced the resolution and noted the Center is being encouraged by federal agencies to pursue grants and that the debt liability is guaranteed by the State. Public Comment: None Motion: Mr. Wolcott moved for approval of Resolution 00-036. Mr. Garrison seconded The motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Mr. Finnie returned to Council Chambers at 7:54 p.m. RESOLUTION 00-037 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD THE BIDS FOR WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS Mr. Timmons presented the recommendation, noting that the first round of bids was rejected and the City re-bid. He recommended awarding the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Public Comment: None Motion: Mr. Frank moved for approval of Resolution 00-03 7. Mr. Wolcott seconded The motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. RESOLUTION 00-038 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ADOPTING THE COUNCIL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS IN REGARD TO THE PROPOSED FIRE DEPARTMENT MERGER WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT #6 Mr. Timmons presented the recommendation. Public Comment: None Motion: Mr. Garrison moved for approval of Resolution 00-038. Mr. Frank seconded City Council Meeting Minutes 5 June 5, 2000 Friendly amendment by Mr. Frank: replace "Fire District levy at the maximum rate" to "equitable levy rates" in Section 2. Mr. Finnie seconded The motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION Adjourned to executive session at 8:10 p.m. regarding personnel matters and potential litigation. No action anticipated following the session. The meeting was reconvened at 8:40 p.m. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjoumed at 8:41 p.m. Attest: Pamela Kolacy, CMC City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes 6 June 5, 2000