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Home My WebLink About02072005 . . . CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 7, 2005 CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this seventh day of February, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend temporary Council Chambers in the Cedar Room of the Waterman & Katz Building, Mayor Catharine Robinson presiding. ROLL CALL Council members present at roll call were Frank Benskin, Kees Kolff, Geoff Masci, Laurie Medlicott, and Catharine Robinson. Freida Fenn arrived at 6:37 and Michelle Sandoval was excused. Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John Watts, Public Works Director Ken Clow, Long Range Planning Director Jeff Randall, and City Clerk Pam Kolacy. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Motion: Mr. Benskin moved to add an executive session regarding performance of a public employee. Mr. Masci seconded. Motion carried, 4-1, by voice vote, Medlicott opposed. PUBLIC COMMENT (consent and non-agenda items) There was no public comment. CONSENT AGENDA Ms. Robinson noted one change to the minutes of January 3: on page 2, fourth paragraph under "Mayor, Comment" change the end of the last sentence from "sales" tax to "use" tax. Motion: Mr. Masci moved for approval of the following items on the consent agenda (subject to correction to the Jan. 3 minutes) Mr. Koljf seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. Approval of the following Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 92706 through 92767 in the amount of $254,547.29 Vouchers 92869 through 92883 in the amount of $46,262.01 Vouchers 120051 through 120057 in the amount of $70,669.46 City Council Business Meeting Page I February 7, 2005 . . . Vouchers 204051 through 204058 in the amount of$74,881.38 Approval of Minutes January 3, 2005 January 10,2005 January 18,2005 January 24, 2005 January 31, 2005 Adoption of Ordinance ORDINANCE 2889 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO CREATE SEP ARA TE BUDGET FUNDS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, THE LIBRARY, THE PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Approval of Resolution RESOLUTION 05-008 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY CHANGE ORDERS WITH A CUMULATIVE MAXIMUM OF 5% OF THE BID AMOUNT OR $188,430 PLUS ANY ADDITIONAL FUNDS RAISED BY THE JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S (JCHS) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE CITY HALL AND CITY HALL ANNEX CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH DAWSON CONSTRUCTION Approval of Action Refer to the CD/LU Committee the City Manager's recommendation for DSD and BCD reorganization, including recommendation regarding phasing of the reorganization UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE 2879 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE NARRATIVE TEXT, TABLES AND POLICIES CONTAINED IN THE PORT TOWNSEND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (THE PLAN); ADOPTING ONE SPECIFIC AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL LAND USE MAP CONTAINED WITHIN THE PLAN; ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXT AND TABLES OF TITLE 12, STREETS & City Council Business Meeting Page 2 February 7,2005 . . . SIDEWALKS, AND TITLE 17, ZONING, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE (PTMC); ADOPTING SPECIFIC AMENDMENTS TO THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 17.12.030 PTMC IN ORDER TO BE CONSISTENT WITH, AND IMPLEMENT THE LAND USE MAP CONTAINED WITHIN THE PLAN; DIRECTING THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO PREPARE REVISED COPIES OF THE PLAN INCORPORATING THE AMENDMENTS SET FORTH IN THIS ORDINANCE; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CODIFY THE AMENDMENTS TO TITLES 12 & 17 PTMC SET FORTH IN THIS ORDINANCE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; ALL IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 20.04 PTMC AND THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1990, AS AMENDED (CHAPTER 36.70A RCW). RESOLUTION 04-054 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND APPROVING LUP04-021, A SITE SPECIFIC, QUASI-JUDICIAL REQUEST BY THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE MAP AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ADOPTED PURSUANT TO TITLE 17 PTMC TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION AND ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF WILSON AND 22ND STREETS FROM R-II TO P/OS Consultant Eric Toews stated that the Council has approved first reading ofthe ordinance (September 13,2004) but deferred formal adoption of the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments to a later date, operating under the assumption that adoption of all Comp Plan and related municipal code amendments must be concurrent to satisfy the provisions of state and city law. After staff conferred with the state DCTED, it was concluded that the Comp Plan and Code amendments in Ordinance 2879 should be adopted in advance of consideration and adoption of forthcoming amendments to the "Off-Street Parking & Loading" and "Environmentally Sensitive Areas" Chapters of the PT Municipal Code in order to more faithfully adhere to the requirements ofRCW 36.70A.130(4). The other amendments are continuing to proceed in a timely fashion on separate tracks and do not require any amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan to ensure plan/code consistency. He added that the ordinance references and incorporates Resolution 05-054, which would adopt the Wilsonl22nd Street rezone. Public comment Joshua Bennun spoke in favor of adoption. Discussion ensued, with questions concerning appropriate population numbers and whether or not to modify the definitìon of "Impact fee" on page 18. City Council Business Meeting Page 3 February 7, 2005 . . . Motion: Mr. Masci movedfor concurrent adoption of Ordinance 2879 and Resolution 04-054. Mr. Koljf seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by roll call vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Robinson announced that the Council would retire to Executive Session at 7:05 p.m. She stated the session would last 25 minutes and that action might be taken after the Council reconvenes. RECONVENE UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continuation of closed record hearing) RESOLUTION 05-007 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON REGARDING FILE NO. 04-135 - TAPPER HOME OCCUPATION Mr. Masci and City Attorney Watts recused themselves from the proceedings. Mr. Timmons stated that this matter came before council on January 15, and that Council at that time generally approved the Hearing Examiner Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations with additional findings. Staff requested independent counsel review the record. That review has been completed and the final Resolution is before Council. Mr. Timmons distributed a page of minor changes to page 8 of the Resolution brought forward by Councilor Kolff dated Feb. 7,2005, and said that staff concurs with the language changes, which do not change the substance of the Findings. Motion: Ms. Fenn moved to approve Resolution 05-007, incorporating Councilor Koljf's changes dated February 7, 2005. Mr. Koljf seconded. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0, by voice vote. Mr. Masci and Mr. Watts returned to the Council Chambers. SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA Mr. Benskin referred the Council to materials he has supplied regarding the Jefferson County Community Network's Life Skills Training program. Discussion ensued with questions included the following: What is the specific proposal and total cost of the program? How many hours/how much work is generated for classroom teachers and has the School District been approached about whether or not they would support the program? City Council Business Meeting Page 4 February 7, 2005 . . . Would this be considered a City program and thus a good use of City funding? Are there similar programs which could be considered as alternative choices? What is the money currently allocated by the City for substance abuse programs being used for? Would there be ongoing support for the program? It was suggested that a representative from the Community Network attend a meeting to clarify these and other questions. Motion: Mr. Masci moved to put the Community Network proposal into the "In Box" and link it with other possible potential programs that may come forward for In Box consideration. Mr. Koljf seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion: Ms. Robinson moved to modify the time frame and process for the City Manager evaluation to move up Council consideration of Councilor comments from February 22 to February 14 and to authorize the Mayor to retain a facilitator to assist in the evaluation process. Mr. Koljf seconded. Motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Attest: Vam ct)~ Pam Kolacy, CMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting Page 5 February 7, 2005