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CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 7,2007
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session the ninth day of
April, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend City Council Chambers of City Hall,
Mayor Mark Welch presiding.
ROLL CALL
Council members present at roll call were Frank Benskin, Laurie Medlicott, George
Randels, Catharine Robinson, Michelle Sandoval, and Mark Welch. Geoff Masci
arrived at 7:21 p.m.
Staff members present were City Attorney John Watts, Public Works Director Ken
Clow, Long Range Planning Director Rick Sepler, City Engineer Dave Peterson,
and City Clerk Pam Kolacy.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes proposed to the agenda.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Welch read a proclamation regarding observation of Tuesday, May 15, as
Peace Officers' Memorial Day.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Kees Kolff was present to give a presentation regarding action that can be taken to
prevent climate change.
Bill Wise presented a Power Point regarding a local climate action plan.
He asked for the Council's leadership toward adoption of a joint City and County
resolution addressing the potential crisis of climate change.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Consent and non-agenda items)
There were no comments from the public.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Ms. Robinson moved for adoption of the following items on the consent
agenda including replacement of Section 6 in Resolution 07-012 outlining positions
and terms recommended for the Library Advisory Board as distributed by City
Attorney Watts. Mrs. Medlicott seconded. Motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by
voice vote.
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Vouchers 101393 through 101499 in the amount of $295,995.45
Vouchers 504071 through 504079 in the amount of $93,745.06
Approval of Minutes: None
Resolution 07-012. amending Resolution 01-013, establishing the Library Advisory
Board as a Citizens Advisory Board, to revise the number of members.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ROSECRANS TERRACE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
City Attorney John Watts stated that an agreement among the parties has been
signed; if the Council agrees to the settlement terms, the PUD will be approved with
the additional terms. Terms include administration by the City of a $30,000
landscaping fund which would be established by the applicant; also the City staff
time spent administering the fund shall be charged to Strider at $50 per hour (in
addition to the $30,000 fund); and the City Tree Committee shall be consulted for
their input subject to the Committee's availability.
In answer to Mr. Randels' question, Mr. Watts stated that the City is relieved of
potential liability for administering funds in the sense the City would only release
funds in accordance with the parties' agreement.
Mrs. Medlicott expressed concern about taking action before she has read the
agreement.
Consensus was to recess after the next item so Council can read the agreement
prior to action.
RESOLUTION 07-013
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL TO L YNNESFIELD #3 PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT
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City Attorney Watts reviewed the packet material. He noted this is largely a
ministerial action by the Council. Most conditions of the original preliminary approval
and extension have been completed; those that are not yet completed are being
bonded for to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director.
Public comment
None
Motion: Mrs. Medlicott moved for approval of Resolution 07-013. Mr. Benskin
seconded.
Ms. Robinson asked in general whether provisions for watering, maintaining and
replacement are included as part of the terms of approval of a landscaping plan. Mr.
Watts stated that those provisions are generally included.
Marvin Miller, project consultant for Campbell Construction noted that they are
bonding for the landscaping and there are such terms in the agreement.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote.
RECESS
Mayor Welch announced a break at 7:05 to look over the Rosecrans Terrace
document.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened at 7:09 pm
ROSECRANS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (continued)
Mr. Watts stated, in answer to a question by Mr. Benskin, that this approval would
put the matter to rest as a Council issue.
Motion: Ms. Sandoval moved to approve an extension to the 90-day deadline in
Council's October Order for Applicant to Submit Plans and Engineering, based on
the parties' final agreement reached today. Mr. Welch seconded. Motion carried
unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
Motion: Ms. Robinson moved to accept the Mayor's recommendation and confirm
the following appointments with amendment making Lawrence Graves an "at large"
rather than "recipient" on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Mrs. Medlicott
seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote.
Arts Commission
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Donna "Annod" Bickey (position 7, term expires May 1,2010)
DesiGn Review Advisorv Committee
Gary Kennedy (position 2, term expires May 1,2010)
Historic Preservation Committee
Rosalind Russell (position 7, term expires May 1,2010)
LodGinG Tax Advisorv Committee
Lawrence Graves (at large, position 3, term expires May 1, 2010)
Steve Shively (recipient, position 7, term expires May 1, 2010)
Jim Pivarnik (collector, position 8, term expires May 1, 2010)
Shari Carpenter (collector, position 9, term expires May 1, 2008)
Dave Robison (recipient, position 6, term expires May 1,2010)
Non-Motorized Transportation Advisorv Board
Andrew Reding (position 6, term expires May 1,2010)
Pat Teal (position 7, term expires May 1, 2010)
Jolly Wahlstrom (position 9, term expires May 1,2010)
Tree Committee
Jeff Randall (position 1, term expires May 1, 2010)
Nancy Stelow (position 7, term expires 2010)
SiGn Code Review Committee
Michelle Sandoval (City Council)
Roger Lizut (Planning Commission)
Francis O'Brien Murray (Fountain District)
Sheila Westerman (Fountain District)
Ken Radon (Port of Port Townsend)
J. Briar Kolp (Kearney to Safeway)
Kim Sands (Kearney to Safeway)
Mark Dumond (Upper Sims)
Coila Sheard (Downtown)
Jim Manier (Downtown)
Albert Mendez (member at large)
Marsha Moratti (Historic Preservation Committee)
Malcolm Darn (Uptown)
Lois Sherwood (Upper Sims)
Suzy Carroll (Uptown)
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Timmons reported on the following:
Upcoming meeting with Board of County Commissioners
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AWC upcoming annual meeting in Tacoma
Renewal of contract with DM Disposal
Bicycle helmet ordinance needs to be repealed or extended. Discussion to include
pedestrian safety issues.
Approval of Police in-car video system pending.
Mr. Masci arrived at 7:21 p.m.
Discovery Road sidewalk project.
Moving Long Range Planning staff to Historic City Hall
Council office should be finished soon (Historic City Hall)
Staff is reviewing 2007 budget to date.
Ms. Robinson asked staff to clarify effect of the new utility tax on garbage bills.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Ms. Sandoval presented the report and recommendations from the Community
DevelopmenULand Use Committee.
Mr. Welch asked about a timeline on the Parks donation discussion. Mr. Masci
suggested moving quickly as there may be donations pending; he suggested the
May 21 business meeting.
Ms. Sandoval and Ms. Robinson both expressed reluctance to approve the reduction
in Library hours but supported the Library Advisory Board and staff's
recommendation, as a way to continue to give the best service during the hours the
library is open.
Motion: Mr. Masci moved for approval of the following recommendations of the
Community Development and Land Use Committee with the addition that the Park
and Recreation Advisory Board draft donation policy come before Council for
approval in the next two weeks. Mr. Welch seconded. The motion carried
unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote.
1. Pending development of a park plan, any tangible donations (including
memorials and plaques) to be located at parks be decided by City Council on
recommendation of the Park & Recreation Advisory Board.
2. Council to discuss and take action regarding the Park & Recreation Advisory
Board draft donation policy concerning criteria for acceptance of donations.
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3. Adoption of the "Port Townsend Public Library 2007 Reduced Budget Work
Plan."
FUTURE MEETINGS
Motion: Mr. Benskin moved to place on a near future agenda discussion about the
Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Board recommendations and
recommendations by the citizen group for pedestrian safety. Mr. Welch seconded.
Motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote.
Ms. Robinson stated she would like to schedule discussion of the Granicus system
for a future agenda. Mr. Welch stated that he is working with community volunteers
to bring forward concurrent technology which should be ready in about a week.
Mr. Timmons noted that during the mid-year budget analysis, staff planned to
incorporate some of those options and choices such as finishing out tech support for
Council Chambers; this will be done in conjunction with a hard look at the budget.
Mr. Masci stated his support for a Council Technology Committee.
Mrs. Medlicott asked that the Council make a serious effort to keep in mind the
priority items established at the retreat and keep extraneous items going through
proper channels.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Welch announced the Council would adjourn to an executive session at 8:00
p.m. regarding a matter of potential litigation which would last about 20 minutes, with
no action anticipated.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened at 8:29 p.m.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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