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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08052002MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 5, 2002 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this fifth day of August 2002, at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Kees Kolff presiding. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmembers present at roll call were Freida Fenn, Joe Finnie, Kees Kolff, Catharine Robinson, and Michelle Sandoval. Geoff Masci and Alan Youse were excused. Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John Watts, Public Works Director Ken Clow, BCD Director Jeff Randall and City Clerk Pam Kolacy CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Ms. Fenn requested time to make a comment after the presiding officer's report. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Kolff read the following proclamations: Expressing appreciation to Todd Hulbert for leadership in organizing the new skateboard park Welcoming the students of Ichikawa Declaring National Payroll Week Declaring Farmers Market Week Mayor Kolff noted he will be out of town on August 14 for the Maritime Center's "beach party" and asked if Deputy Mayor Fenn would attend on his behalf. The mayor stated that with Mr. Finnie's resignation from the Transportation Committee, a need arises to make a minor change the City Council Rules of Procedure which currently provide that the Transportation Committee shall be comprised of the Chairpersons of the Community Development/Land Use, General Government and Finance/Budget Committees. Motion: Mr. Finnie moved to amend the Council Rules to add the following sentence under Transportation Committee: "In the event a Chairperson is unwilling or unable to serve, then a replacement shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council." In addition, the phrase "on an occasional basis" would be added to the last sentence of the paragraph. Ms. Sandoval seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 5-0, by voice vote. City Council Business Meeting Page 1 August 5, 2002 Consensus: Mayor Kolff proposed the appointment of Catharine Robinson to the Transportation Committee in Mr. Finnie 's place. There were no objections. Consensus: Mayor Kolff then noted that he will resign from the Conservation Futures Advisory Board to avoid any potential perceived conflict of interest because of his role as president of the Jefferson Land Trust, an organization which may apply for funding from the Board. He proposed the appointment of Joe Finnie to the Conservation Futures Advisory Board in his place. There were no objections. Ms. Fenn was invited to make her comments. She expressed her concern about nuclear war as a local issue and asked the council to produce a letter and/or resolution supporting the abolition of nuclear weapons; her desire is to take the document with her during her visit to Japan and present it during World Disarmament Week (October 24). She provided written material and stated she would work on the issue for the council's consideration. Ms. Robinson reported on the Jefferson County Technology Alliance meeting and suggested that Mark Rose be invited to present a workshop to the council on the subject. Ms. Sandoval reported that the Community Reinvestment Fund committee received a final draft of the ordinance today and that she will arrange to provide it to all council members. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Anna McInery, Jefferson County coordinator for developmental disabilities, introduced Teri Goodwin of the Washington Initiative. Ms. Goodwin recapped her report regarding the job analysis of city departments to determine whether opportunities exist for hiring people with disabilities. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Consent and non-agenda items) Nancy Dorgan: commented on ordinance 2814 (consent agenda) regarding a revision to the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan. She opposes amending a GMA plan or map; stating that the issue may be minor in substance but is concerned about setting a process precedent. She suggested information be maintained in the GIS data base. She favors a comprehensive plan amendment which would eliminate all the dots rather than a process which would eliminate only those on Ms. Westall's property. Barbara McColgan Pastore: thanked the council on behalf of the Park Board and skateboarders for recognizing Mr. Hulbert's efforts by issuing a proclamation. City Council Business Meeting Page 2 August 5, 2002 Terri McQuillan: expressed her deep thanks to the city for their support of the canoe journey and making her family dream come true. Ted Shoulberg: asked whether he would receive a response to his letter submitted two weeks ago. Stated that old City Hall is large enough to house all city employees into the future and that rehabilitation should be maximized. Barbara Pastore: asked if another 25 mph speed limit sign could be posted on Jackson Street on the way to Fort Worden PUBLIC HEARING MURPHY STREET VACATION (LUP 02-049) Mayor Kolff opened the public hearing and then stated the city is in receipt of a letter from applicant's attomey requesting that the heating be postponed until September 16 so that the applicant can prepare a response to the staff report which was received very recently. Mayor Kolff then asked if anyone in attendance had come to speak during this hearing and would be unable to return on September 16. There were none. Motion: Mr. Robinson moved to postpone action, and extend the hearing to September 16. Ms. Fenn seconded The motion carried unanimously 5-0, by voice vote. CONSENT AGENDA Ms. Sandoval requested that item "F" (Ordinance 2814 Revising the Non-Motorized Plan) be removed from the consent agenda and placed under New Business. Motion: Ms. Fenn moved to waive council rules requiring two readings for each ordinance and adopt the following items on the consent agenda. Ms. Robinson seconded The motion carried unanimously, 5-0, by voice vote. Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 82542 through 82562 in the amount of $122,535.94 Approval of Minutes: Regular Session of July 15, 2002 Special Session of July 22, 2002 Approval of Resolutions: RESOLUTION 02-038 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A City Council Business Meeting Page 3 August 5, 2002 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GRAY & OSBORNE, TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE MORGAN HILL BOOSTER STATION AND WATER MAINS AND THE IVY/HASTINGS AVENUE WATER MAIN PROJECTS RESOLUTION 02-039 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND APPROVING A HORSE TAXI PERMIT (#LUP02-072) FOR PORT TOWNSEND CARRIAGE AND LIVERY COMPANY: CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP FROM JAMES AND CHRISTINA PIVARNIK TO JAMES ARSULICH Approval or Ordinances ORDINANCE 2813 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDNG THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER I0.04, PARKING, SECTION 10.04.150, METHOD OF PARKING, TO REQUIRE PARKING WITHIN A DESIGNATED PARKING SPACE Authorization Authorize the City Manager to execute the Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement valid through September 30, 2005 RECESS The meeting was recessed at 7:35 p.m. for a break. RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened at 7:45 p.m. NEW BUSINESS PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO PTMC 20.04 REGARDING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CYCLE AND THE FREQUENCY OF AMENDMENTS AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATES. BCD Director Jeff Randall presented a first touch on the issue. Mr. Randall noted that the Planning Commission held a workshop on July 25 and discussed the possibility of modifying Title 20.04 to specify a modified schedule for City Council Business Meeting Page 4 August 5, 2002 annual assessments, more intensive comprehensive plan updates, and limited suggested amendments in certain years to allow more time to be spent on implementing the comprehensive plan. He added that the code amendments should be processed this year so that a possible new cycle can begin in 2003. He added that the annual cycle now results in the comprehensive plan amendments coming forward during the most intensive time of the budget process and suggested an earlier annual schedule. Ms. Fenn asked if there were plans for a broad public survey. Public comment: None Mr. Finnie stated that the council should have some idea of the budget implications of adopting the ordinance. He suggested that the Finance/Budget Committee review the issue. Mayor Kolff stated that the Community Development/Land Use Committee should review the ordinance prior to review by the Finance/Budget Committee to address legislative issues and policy direction. Motion: Ms. Fenn moved to refer the ordinance to the Community Development/Land Use Committee and then to the Finance/Budget Committee and then report back to the council for action. Ms. Robinson seconded The motion carried unanimously, 5-0, by voice vote. ORDINANCE 2814 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MODIFYING ORDINANCE 2643 THAT ADOPTED THE NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION PLAN TO REMOVE AN EXISTING TRAIL DESIGNATION ON THE WESTALL PROPERTY (227 LINCOLN STREET) Mr. Watts addressed the citizen concern which was raised during public comment, noting that the process would be to modify the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan, not the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan called for various implementing actions, one of which was the adoption of the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan. Such functional plans serve to identify priorities, and actions which may be adopted; however the implementing plans are not specifically part of the city's comprehensive plan nor are they adopted as amendments to the plan. Staff has been directed to remove only the "existing trail" designations on Ms. Westall's property as she has asked. He added that the information is not lost, it is simply not put on future maps. Ms. Sandoval asked how the Transportation Committee's request for revised trail maps related to the current issue. It was explained that council had directed staff to accomplish City Council Business Meeting Page 5 August 5, 2002 this change in place of a full blown comprehensive plan amendment and that the revision of the maps is on the Public Works work plan. Motion: Mr. Kolff moved to waive council rules requiring two readings, and adopt Ordinance 2814. Mr. Finnie seconded The motion carried unanimously, 5-0, by roll call vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:20 p.m., Mayor Kolff announced an executive session regarding real estate acquisition, collective bargaining agreements, and potential litigation. He said the session was anticipated to take 30 minutes and that there would be no action following the session. At 8:50 p.m., Mayor Kolff announced that the executive session would continue for an estimated time of 40 more minutes. RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened at 9:29 p.m. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Attest: Pamela Kolacy, CMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting Page 6 August 5, 2002