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Home My WebLink About051611 Business MeetingCITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE BUSINESS MEETING OF MAY 16, 2011 CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The regular business meeting of the Port Townsend City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 540 Water Street, Mayor Michelle Sandoval presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were David King, Laurie Medlicott, Kris Nelson, George Randels, Catharine Robinson, and Michelle Sandoval with Mark Welch excused. Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John Watts, City Clerk Pam Kolacy, Public Works Director Ken Clow, City Engineer Dave Peterson, Civil Engineer Mary Heather Ames, and Development Services Director Rick Sepler. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA City Manager David Timmons stated there would be an executive session following new business. He stated the session topic is personnel evaluation and is estimated to last 15 minutes with possible action to follow. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Paul Richmond, attorney, commented on destruction of a shelter at Kah Tai Park that may have been made by homeless people. He noted this happened around the time the winter shelter at the Legion closed. He stated his belief that people should be notified if actions like this are going to be taken against them. He provided a letter and public records request for the record. Mr. Timmons responded that the police were notified of the structure which was made of trees cut in the park; the shelter was dismantled due to lack of sanitary facilities and potential fire hazard. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Randels noted the following corrections to the minutes: April 18, page 4, reverse the order of the final comment by David Rymph and the close of the public hearing; May 2, third paragraph, 4th line, court "for" rather than "of' the Growth Management Hearings Board; April 25, page 3, second full paragraph, change funding "pledges" to "targets" and fifth full paragraph, correct "Councilmatic" to "Councilmanic." Motion: George Randels moved to approve the following items on the consent agenda. Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants City Council Business Meeting May 16, 2011 Page 1 of 4 EFT in the amount of $32.83 Vouchers 114546 through 114554 and EFTs in the amount of $225,392.43 Vouchers 114555 through 114575 in the amount of $6,189.39 Voucher 114576 in the amount of $26,212.20 Vouchers 114584 through 114591 in the amount of $2,005.92 Approval of Minutes: April 18, 2011, April 25, 2011 and May 2, 2011 with corrections as noted. Volunteer Advisory Board Appointment: Fran Post, Library Advisory Board (reappointment to Position 5, term expires 5/1/14) Authorizing the City Manager to execute all contracts necessary to complete the Hastings Avenue Bicycle Lane and Sidewalk Construction project Authorizing the City Manager to call for bids and award and execute a construction contract for Hastings Avenue Bicycle Lane and Sidewalk Construction project Approving of Fee Waivers for City Facility Use (Port Townsend Film Festival and Centrum Acoustic Blues Festival) Authorizing the City Manager to Send Notice of Intent to apply for a COPS Grant Authorizing Membership in the Washington Tourism Alliance David King seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6 -0 by voice vote. OLD BUSINESS - NONE NEW BUSINESS Ordinance 3056, Adopting a Supplement to the Non - Motorized Transportation Plan to provide an update and guidance on non - motorized transportation issues that face the city to include newly - planned projects and show what has been completed since the 1998 adoption of the plan Civil Engineer Mary Heather Ames reviewed the packet materials. She noted that this is not a change or revision but a supplement which adds information to the Non - Motorized Transportation Plan. Ms. Robinson and Mrs. Medlicott spoke on behalf of the General Services Committee and both stated that they were very comfortable with the recommendations and appreciated the thorough and broad review process. Public Commment Lynn Gressley stated he is representing himself as a person of disability and the DASH City Council Business Meeting May 16, 2011 Page 2 of 4 (Disability Awareness Starts Here) group. He asked that signage regarding prohibition of bicycles and skateboards be greatly improved uptown and downtown. He also expressed hope that bicycles and skateboards will be prohibited on newly created sidewalks near the hospital. David McCulloch appreciates all efforts to make Port Townsend a walkable and bikeable city and commended the committee's efforts. He added that a hard copy map is still an important tool for many bicyclists and walkers and encouraged the Council to follow through on production of maps in conjunction with the wayfinding process. Scott Walker, chair of Non - Motorized Transportation Advisory Board, stated he is pleased that the supplement is about to be adopted even though it is behind schedule. He also supported production of paper maps, noting that not all areas where people bicycle and walk have cell tower access. He also supports using the term "active" rather than "non- motorized" transportation. Owen Fairbank thanked staff for their efforts in assisting with the supplement and reinforced the concern about continuing to produce paper maps. Peter Lauritzen spoke in support of the supplement, noting the project is significant and special. Council members briefly discussed the background origin of the original bicycle map. Mr. Timmons stated republication will be tied to the establishment of wayfinding markers. Council members expressed gratitude to the Committee and staff for their work on the project. Motion: David King moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3056, Adopting a Supplement to the Non - Motorized Transportation Plan to provide an update and guidance on non - motorized transportation issues that face the city to include newly - planned projects and show what has been completed since the 1998 adoption of the plan. George Randels seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6 -0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER REPORT Mayor Sandoval commented on the celebrations this weekend including the reopening of the Civic District and installation of the Salish artwork as well as the premiere of the community radio station. CITY MANAGER REPORT Mr. Timmons commented on the following. A final draft of the pre- annexation agreement between the City and East Jefferson Fire Rescue has been completed. Replacement of the 911 system is proceeding. A Federal judge ruled in favor of the City in the Ken Kelly lawsuit. City Council Business Meeting May 16, 2011 Page 3 of 4 SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR STUDY SESSION There were no suggestions for future meeting agendas. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL There were no comments from the Council. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council went into executive session at 7:25 p.m. to discuss a personnel review. The session was expected to last 15 minutes. The meeting was reconvened at 7:35 p.m. Motion: David King moved to authorize the mayor the negotiate and execute with the City Manager an amendment to the discretionary leave and pension benefit provisions of his contract with the city to maintain budget neutrality. George Randels seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6 -0 by voice vote. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m. Attest: Pamela Kolacy, MMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting May 16, 2011 Page 4 of 4