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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04082002 SpecialCITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF APRIL 8, 2002 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this eighth day of April, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Kees Kolff presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Freida Fenn, Joe Finnie, Kees Kolff, Geoff Masci, Michelle Sandoval and Catharine Robinson. Mr. Youse notified the City Clerk he would arrive late. Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John Watts, BCD Director Jeff Randall, Public Works Director Ken Clow and City Clerk Pam Kolacy. RESOLUTION 02-011 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING THE 2002 TECHNOLOGY LEVY FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING CERTAIN TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS FOR PORT TOWNSEND SCHOOL DISTRICT #50 Mr. Timmons stated that the resolution has been crafted based on previous council resolutions in support of school levies. He said the resolution is not binding but will reflect the position of the council. The council may amend or alter the resolution. Public comment None Motion: Ms. Fenn moved to adopt Resolution 02-011. Ms. Sandoval seconded. Mr. Masci stated that he intended to abstain from voting because although he personally supports the levy, he does not think non-property owners should impose a tax on property owners. Vote: the motion carried, with 5 in favor and Mr. Masci abstaining. RESOLUTION 02-012 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ESTABLISHING A CITY COUNCIL TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Mr. Timmons noted that at the April 1 council meeting, the Mayor reported on the General Government Committee discussion conceming forming a committee to review transportation issues along the lines of the Council Transportation Committee formed in City Council Special Business Meeting Page 1 April 8, 2002 2001. The proposed resolution would establish the committee and provide that the Non- motorized Transportation Advisory Board, Transportation Advisory Board, and Parking Task Force would report to the committee. The Committee could be tasked with developing a transportation functional plan. Motion: Ms. Sandoval moved for adoption of Resolution 02-012 and acceptance of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Councilors Finnie, Robinson and Sandoval to the committee. Mr. Masci stated it was his understanding that the chairs of the three existing city council standing committees were going to be tapped as members of the committee. Motion to amen& Mr. Masci moved to amend the motion to state that the committee shall be comprised of the three chairpersons of the General Government, Community Development and Finance Committees, respectively. Vote: after further discussion, the amendment carried, 4-2, by voice vote, with Ms. Fenn and Ms. Robinson opposed Mr. Timmons suggested that each member designate an alternate so that a representative from each committee will always be in attendance. Motion to amend: Ms. Robinson moved to amend the motion to add that each member of the committee shall designate an alternate to attend when they are not available. Ms. Sandoval seconded The motion carried, 6-0, by voice vote. Vote on main motion (adoption of Resolution 02-012 as amended): motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. GLEN COVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: LAMIRD AND FUTURE DESGINATION A Memorandum of Understanding regarding a framework for agreement on Glen Cove issues has been worked out by the Board of County Commissioners, city staff and councilmembers Kolff, Sandoval and Fenn. The MOU provides a framework for agreement on Glen Cove issues. The BOCC considered the MOU at their meeting earlier in the day and slight technical changes were made; for example references to the "Trottier Report" were struck. Terms of the MOU include selection of a GMA expert to give an opinion on LAMIRD boundaries. Following the opinion, the City and County staff and elected officials will negotiate any differences in order to reach agreement on permanent LAMIRD boundaries. The entities will then begin discussions concerning the future of Glen Cove. Public comment City Council Special Business Meeting Page 2 April 8, 2002 None Motion: Mr. Masci moved to authorize the City Manager to execute the City-County Memorandum of Understanding regarding LAMIRD Boundary Agreement and Appropriate Glen Cove Designation. Ms. Sandoval seconded. Vote: the motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. SUPPORT STATE BAN ON CLOPYRALID Mr. Timmons stated that a citizen requested the City to support a clopyralid ban in Washington State. The State Department of Agriculture adopted an Emergency Rule effective March 1, 2002, limited the use of clopyralid which puts restrictions on its use but does not ban it. Council is asked to consider whether to adopt a resolution supporting the proposed rule or take other appropriate action. Public Comment James Fritz: favors a total ban on clopyralid and stated it is a threat to every organic gardener; said some of the worst offenders are commercial applicators and farmers. He also spoke on another proposal he supports which is to have data sheets handed out whenever pest control products are purchased. He supplied written materials and said homeowners need to be informed about what goes into these products. Dana Roberts: spoke in favor of a resolution to support the state ban and draw further attention to the fact that there is a growing awareness of how long lasting the material is. He commended the city for testing their compost. He agreed that this may threaten certification of organic farms and added that we cannot ignore the effect on aquatic life when it gets into the water stream. He recommended including a comment stating that if the proposed state ban is not permanent that it have a long study and research time before it is relaxed. Mr. Masci noted that the state ban does not seem to go far enough to address the problem. He said there are local implications that should be addressed as well. Mr. Timmons suggested working out the local applications through assignment to the General Government Committee to determine the scope of work they wish from staff. He added that product safety sheets would be a regulatory issue and that would have to be researched as well. Motion: Ms. Fenn moved that the city send a letter to the state in support of a complete ban on clopyralid, including a ban on its use for parks, businesses, schools and cemeteries. Mr. Masci seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. City Council Special Business Meeting Page 3 April 8, 2002 SALMON AUCTION Mr. Timmons stated that a request has come forward from Main Street asking that the city bid on one of the salmon sculptures at the benefit auction on April 13. The funds received from the "Quimper Coho" will benefit the Port Townsend Main Street project. The salmon is considered a fine piece of work by local artist Max Grover. Mr. Timmons noted that some money will be spent for art in conjunction with the City Hall Annex so purchase would not be inconsistent with the budget plan. Mr. Youse arrived at 8:00 p.m. After discussion, the council made a series of advisory votes which resulted in a majority agreeing to authorize the City Manager to bid up to $7,500 for the Quimper Coho. (Authorize expenditure of $5,000 · Kolff and Youse opposed) (Authorized expenditure of $7,500: Fenn, Robinson and Masci opposed) A suggestion by Mr. Finnie that Main Street will meet with the Finance Committee to reach agreement on use of the proceeds was not accepted by the council. ADJOURN The business of the special meeting being finished, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Attest: Pamela Kolacy City Clerk City Council Special Business Meeting Page 4 April 8, 2002