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HomeMy WebLinkAbout112006 CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 20, 2006 CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this twentieth day of November, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend temporary Council Chambers in the Port Townsend Fire Station conference room, Mayor Mark Welch presiding. ROLL CALL Council members present at roll call were Frank Benskin, Geoff Masci, Laurie Medlicott, Catharine Robinson, Michelle Sandoval, Mark Welch. Scott Walker arrived at 6:40 p.m. Geoff Masci arrived at 7:26 p.m. Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, Finance Director Michael Legarsky, Fire Chief Mike Mingee, Police Chief Conner Daily, Public Works Director Ken Clow, City Engineer Dave Peterson, and City Clerk Pam Kolacy. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There were no changes proposed to the agenda. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Welch presented the following proclamations: American Association of University Women Day Civil Air Patrol Week COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (consent and non-agenda items) There were no comments from the public. CONSENT AGENDA Motion: Ms. Robinson moved to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda. Mrs. Medlicott seconded. Motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants: Vouchers 99710 through 99866 in the amount of $443,407.34 Vouchers 1120061 through 1120069 in the amount of $102,386.03 City Council Business Meeting Page 1 November 20, 2006 Approval of Minutes: October 9, 2006 October 30, 2006 November 6, 2006 November 9,2006 PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE 2932 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007 Mayor Welch read the rules of procedure for the legislative public hearing. No Council members had any financial or property interests to disclose in connection with the matter. City Manager David Timmons did a brief staff presentation, reviewing the process and the major outstanding budget issues. He noted that the Council would hear from the public tonight and continue budget deliberations on the following Monday. Public comment Sylvia Arthur: spoke in favor of status quo funding for the PEG station. There was no further public comment. Mayor Welch stated that the public hearing was concluded. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE 2930 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND FIXING AND ADOPTING 2007 PROPERTY TAX LEVIES WITH AN INCREASE OF ONE PERCENT (1%) City Manager Timmons reviewed the agenda bill, noting the first reading of the ordinance was approved at the November 6, 2006 public hearing. There was no public comment. Motion: Mr. Benskin moved for adoption of Ordinance 2930. Ms. Robinson seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by roll call vote. The next two agenda items were reversed to due to technical difficulties with the Charrette presentation. City Council Business Meeting Page 2 November 20, 2006 PLANNING UPDATE ON ONGOING PLANNING PROCESSES AND INTRODUCTION OF 2006 WATER SYSTEM PLAN Planning Director Rick Sepler reviewed the agenda material, including the Fact Sheet on the Draft 2006 Port Townsend Water System Plan. He noted that the SEPA comment deadline has been extended to December 20. There was no public comment. Motion: Ms. Robinson moved to assign preliminary review of the Water System Plan to the Public Works Committee. Ms. Sandoval seconded. Motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. Mr. Sepler then updated the Council on other ongoing planning issues, including the Transportation Plan. It is hoped the transportation model currently being developed can be demonstrated to the Council early in the first quarter of 2007. A public hearing will be scheduled in January on the final Shoreline Master Program. DOWNTOWN HISTORIC STREETSCAPE DESIGN CONCEPT PLAN AND UPTOWN CHARRETTE PROCESS Representatives from the consulting firm Makers were on hand to report on the latest results of charrettes and meetings on the two projects. A telephone discussion with the Tidal Clock artists was held and engineering studies will be provided to them showing the instability of the piling on the wave-viewing gallery. Mrs. Medlicott requested that Council be given the attendee sign up sheets for all the charrettes. Public comment: Pat Scott stated she is representing an uptown neighborhood group and that their clear priority is current and projected parking; she stated another important issue is clarification as to whether there is any review process for the uptown district and if not, they would like one. There was no further public comment. The review process was discussed. Mr. Watts noted that the design review process is mandatory but compliance is voluntary for the uptown historic district, as opposed to the downtown district where design review and compliance are mandatory. Mr. Benskin stated he believed the Council had requested that a task force be formed to review uptown guidelines. Ms. Robinson noted that her recollection was City Council Business Meeting Page 3 November 20, 2006 that no one came forward to volunteer for the task force. Mr. Timmons said that uptown design guidelines would be incorporated in the current process. John Owens (Makers) stated that from the group's technical review of the regulatory environment, it has become apparent that the uptown is a "stepchild" in terms of regulation and guidelines. He suggested that Makers come back to the Council at the end of the process with suggestions about the design review process that would give a jump-start to developing uptown review. He stated that Makers is looking at a parking overview where issues regarding supply and demand will be quantified. Mr. Walker suggested that Makers review the downtown parking study. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE 2931 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 10.04 PARKING, SECTION 10. PARKING, SECTION 10.04.190, TWO-HOUR PARKING LIMIT, TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL TWO-HOUR PARKING SPACES ON GRANT STREET NEAR SEVENTH STREET Public Works Director Ken Clow introduced the ordinance and explained the request from the medical clinic prompting the action. There was no public comment. Mr. Walker asked whether all changes to parking regulations must be done by ordinance. Mr. Watts noted that this has been the traditional practice, but that Council could delegate authority to make limitations on parking to the City Manager. Motion: Mr. Masci moved for approval of the first reading of Ordinance 2931. Mrs. Medlicott seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. RESOLUTION 06-034 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PARAMETRIX, INC. TO PREPARE A RECLAMATION PLAN FOR THE CAPE GEORGE SURFACE MINE AND A SHORELINE STABILIZATION PLAN FOR THE AREA OF THE GAINES STREET PUMP STATION Public Works Director Ken Clow reviewed the packet material. There was no public comment. City Council Business Meeting Page 4 November 20, 2006 Motion: Mr. Masci moved to approve Resolution 06-034. Ms. Robinson seconded. In answer to Ms. Robinson's question, Mr. Clow clarified that the funds for the reclamation project will come from the utility fund. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. There was no Presiding Officer's Report CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Timmons referred to a comment letter on the County proposal to locate an Off Road Vehicle "park." He noted the City's interest is the protection of the water supply system and water quality and the letter states these concerns. Mr. Walker noted that it was not entirely clear that all comments in the letter were related to the water system. Mr. Timmons proposed that the letter could be modified so that the connection was made clear in the opening paragraph. Motion: Mr. Masci moved to authorize the response presented, as modified per discussion, to Jefferson County. Mr. Walker seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Mr. Timmons noted that a letter for the Mayor's signature is also being prepared in response to a letter from the Skokomish Indian Tribe regarding water rights in the Big Quilcene River. The response will explain our concerns but note that the City has to coordinate with the Forest Service process. SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS Mr. Walker brought up two issues: a resolution regarding moving toward Kyoto protocol, i.e., how the City contributes to global warming and the effect on the Transportation Plan (a local group is working on this) and taking action to pressure the Navy to put together an EIS (reference correspondence from Pat Porter.) COUNCIL COMMENTS In response to Ms. Robinson's question, Mr. Clow gave a brief report on turbidity in the local water supply. Ms. Sandoval asked if staff has been given information about commenting on the proposed Tri-Area UGA. Mr. Masci suggested that the Joint Growth Management Steering Committee be revived and Ms. Sandoval suggested that the City issue an invitation to host a meeting of that group after the first of the year. City Council Business Meeting Page 5 November 20, 2006 ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Attest: ~~~. City Clerk City Council Business Meeting Page 6 November 20, 2006