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HomeMy WebLinkAbout030308CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 3, 2008 CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session the third day of March 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend City Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Michelle Sandoval presiding. ROLL CALL Council members present at roll call were Brent Butler, David King, Laurie Medlicott, George Randels, Michelle Sandoval and Mark Welch. Catharine Robinson was excused. Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John Watts, Public Works Director Ken Clow, and City Clerk Pam Kolacy. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There were no changes proposed to the agenda. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (consent and non-agenda items) Karen Nelson regarding domestic violence programming on PTTV. Joshua Bennun regarding code enforcement. David Goldman regarding code enforcement. Susan Langlois regarding code enforcement. CONSENT AGENDA Motion: Mr Welch moved for approval of the following items on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Randels seconded, noting the need for a correction on page 5 of the February 19 minutes: in Mr Welch's first comment, the reference to "R-ll"should be "R-Ill". Motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants: Vouchers 104068 through 104159044 in the amount of $236,593.70 Approval of Minutes: February 11, 2008 workshop; February 19, 2008 regular business (as corrected). UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Council Business Meeting Page 1 March 3, 2008 ORDINANCE 2974 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING ORDINANCE 2953 TO CLARIFY THAT COMMERCIAL B UTILITY RATE APPLIES TO FORT WORDEN Mr. Timmons reviewed the packet material, noting that the proposed addition of a footnote to Ordinance 2974 will clarify that Fort Worden is under the Commercial B rate rather than the Government rate. The issue was raised by the Finance Department when staff began coding rates into the customer lists, and this addition will avoid an ambiguity about the applicable rate. Discussion followed about the original discussion regarding utility rate adjustments. Mr. Clow clarified that the first Table in the packet labeled "Utility -Water Rates" is the wastewater rate table; the second is the water rate table. There was no public comment. Motion: Mr Welch moved for first reading of Ordinance 2974. Mr. King seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. Staff will provide correctly labeled rate charts, and minutes and agenda bills from the September 10 and September 17 meetings for the next business meeting council packet prior to proposed adoption of the ordinance. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION 08-010 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, CONFIRMING THAT LOCATION OF THE BOY SCOUT HOUSE AT PROPERTY OWNED BY THE AMERICAN LEGION, AND USE OF THE PROPERTY FOR SCOUT AND OTHER PARK PURPOSES DOES NOT TRIGGER THE REVERSIONARY CLAUSE IN FAVOR OF THE CITY Mr. Watts reviewed the packet materials, noting that the Fred Lewis Scout Cabin Association has requested that the City formally confirm the proposed use by the Association (to use for benefit of area Scouts including a Scout cabin meeting place and related activities) is consistent with the original deed to the American Legion which states that the property be used for park purposes. The deed contains a condition that in the event it is not used for park purposes, the property shall revert to the City Parks Department. Mr. Watts noted that several members of the Boy Scouts were present and prepared to answer questions. City Council Business Meeting Page 2 March 3, 2008 Mrs. Medlicott disclosed that many of the Scouts attending are associated with her church. Mr. Watts stated that would not be a legal basis for recusing herself from the discussion and vote. In answer to a question from Mr. Randels, Mr. Watts stated that the Legion is deeding all the property to the Association but reserving some uses. There was no public comment. Motion: Mrs. Medlicoft moved for approval of Resolution 08-010. Mr Randels seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING PUBLIC REQUESTS FOR PROCLAMATION City Clerk Kolacy reviewed the packet materials, noting that the City does not have a formal written policy regarding proclamations. The City Event Permit Application has been revised to include a section allowing requests for proclamations, which may result in a greater number of requests. There was no public comment. Motion: Mr Randels moved to approve adoption of Exhibit H to City Council Rules of Procedure fitted `Public Requests for Proclamations" revised so that the second sentence reads: "The Council will consider requests that are timely, have potential relevance to Port Townsend and either forward positive messages or call upon the support of the community." Mr Butler seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. ORDINANCE 2973 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ADDING A NEW SECTION TO THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO MAKE MINOR EDITS TO ORDINANCES FOR CONSOLIDATION, AND WITHOUT CHANGING THE MEANING OF ANY SUCH ORDINANCES Mr. Watts reviewed the packet material, noting this is a housekeeping ordinance that allows editing and revisions of ordinances for municipal code consideration without changing the meaning of such ordinances. There was no public comment. Motion: Mrs. Medlicott moved for first reading of Ordinance 2973. Mr Randels seconded. Mr. Randels moved to waive Council rules for two readings. Mr. Welch seconded. Motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. City Council Business Meeting Page 3 March 3, 2008 Motion to amend.' Mr King moved to add a phrase to paragraph C, saying that al! edits and revisions shall be approved by the City Council as part of a consent agenda prior to faking effect. Vote on motion to adopt as amended carried unanimously, 6-0, by roll call vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Sandoval reminded Councilors of the Town Meeting on Thursday. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Timmons recommended that Councilors review the AWC State of the Cities Report and the Port Townsend Public Library Annual Report. He noted that ferry vessel replacement funding should be approved before the end of the legislative session; however no funding for mitigation is currently proposed. SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS Mrs. Medlicott requested that presentation of the Library's Capital Plan be scheduled. Other issues suggested for future agendas included the Post Office, pedestrian safety, and design of a City flag. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Sandoval announced that the Council would go into an executive session at 7:53 p.m. The session would deal with personnel issues and was expected to take no more than 20 minutes, with no action anticipated after the session. RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened at 8:20 p.m. ADJOURN There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m. Attest: ~X/ vim' /7-~,..,... ' Pam Kolacy, MMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting Page 4 March 3, 2008