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HomeMy WebLinkAbout042009CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 20, 2009 CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were David King, Catharine Robinson, Michelle Sandoval, Mark Welch, and Laurie Medlicott with George Randels excused. Staff members present were Development Services Director Rick Sepler, Public Works Director Ken Clow, City Attorney John Watts, and City Clerk Pam Kolacy. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There were none. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Patty Reynolds (525 Walker Street) spoke regarding a letter she sent to the City in January about poplar trees. Public Works Director Ken Clow noted Ms. Reynolds should be receiving a letter from the City today summarizing the opinion of the arborist about these specific trees. Ralph Williams (Clay Street resident) spoke about his concerns regarding the safety of poplar trees. Joan Fabian (1826 Clay Street) spoke regarding the potential for personal and property damage from what they consider dangerous trees in their neighborhood. In response to Ms. Sandoval's request, Public Works Director Ken Clow indicated the cost for tree removal would be approximately $1,500 to $2,000 a tree. Dan Grousman requested Council assistance in considering park models a potential affordable housing solution. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Approval of Minutes: March 23, 2009 and April 13, 2009 Page 1 of 5 Resolution 09-015, Designating the City Manager as Applicant Agent for the State of Washington Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Applications. Resolution 09-016, Designating the City Manager as Applicant Agent for Department of Justice Grant Program Applications. Motion: Mark Welch moved to Approve Consent Agenda. David King seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING(S) There was no public hearing scheduled. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance 3009, vacating all of Blocks 3, 4, and 6 and Lots 9 through 18 of Block 5 of the Plat of Seaview Addition to the City of Port Townsend, excluding all Street Rights-of-Way and alleys lying therein; and establishing an effective date. Development Services Director Rick Sepler gave the staff presentation. There was no public comment Motion: David King moved to Approve by Rol! Call Vote Ordinance 3009, vacating all of Blocks 3, 4, and 6 and Lots 9 through 18 of Block 5 of the Plat of Seaview Addition to the City of Port Townsend, excluding all Street Rights-of--Way and alleys lying therein; and establishing an effective date. Mark Welch seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by roll call vote. Ordinance 3011, Adopting a Revised Approved Color Palette for Port Townsend's National Landmark District to Serve as a Guideline for Historic Design Review Consistent with Chapter 17.30 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code. Development Services Director Rick Sepler gave the staff presentation There was no public comment. Motion: Mark Welch moved fo Approve by Roll Call Vote Ordinance 3011, Adopting a Revised Approved Color Palette for Port Townsend's National Landmark District to Serve as a Guideline for Historic Design Review Consistent with Chapter 17.30 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code. David King seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by roll cal! vote. Page 2 of 5 Resolution 09-017, Establishing a Policy for Providing Complimentary Passes to the Municipal Pool for Qualifying Volunteers in Federally-Sponsored Volunteer Programs that have a Direct Benefit to the City of Port Townsend. Public Works Director Ken Clow gave the staff presentation. There was no public comment. Motion: Mark Welch moved to Approve Resolution 09-017. Catharine Robinson seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. Ordinance 3010, relating to acquisition by Eminent Domain of easements on certain portions of property in the City of Port Townsend necessary for the construction and maintenance of transportation improvements for the Upper Sims Way improvement project; describing the public use and necessity; providing for condemnation, appropriation and use of the easements; providing the mode of payment of the costs of acquisition of the easements; and directing the City Attorney to undertake proceedings in Jefferson County Superior Courtin the event direct purchase efforts are not successful. City Attorney John Watts gave the staff presentation and distributed Resolution 09-018. He explained the owners in question have given their agreement. One remaining owner has given verbal consent but is working through engineering issues with Public Works. Staff recommends approving the resolution rather than approving second reading of the ordinance. There was no public comment. Mr. King asked a question about potential action on the Ordinance. Motion: David King moved to Approve Resolution 09-018, Relating to the Acquisition by Eminent Domain of Easements on Certain Portions of Property in the City of Port Townsend Necessary for the Upper Sims Way Improvement Project. Mark Welch seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. Mrs. Medlicott asked clarifying questions about fees impacting property owners. Mr. Watts explained there would be none. NEW BUSINESS There were no items. Page 3 of 5 PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Ms. Sandoval reported on the Angel of the Arts event. She also acknowledged the passing of local citizen Peter Simpson. Mr. Clow reported that the Washington State Dept. of Transportation requested support for a project to improve the marking of the bicycle lane at its approach to the ferry terminal. This area has been a safety concern to the local biking community. Following clarifying questions about possible striping design alternatives, there were no council objections to staff providing a letter of support. Ms. Sandoval solicited Council input concerning a WRIA 17 Planning Unit request for funding for two study areas: a feasibility study Aquifer Storage and a Recovery Feasibility Study. She reminded at the last joint meeting there was discussion of the City possibly abstaining on a vote to seek funding for the basic ASR study. Ms. Robinson clarified that the two study options are aquifer testing or aquifer testing and source assessment. If the City abstains, the Public Utility District could proceed with aquifer testing, but not source assessment. Mr. Sepler and Ms. Sandoval concurred. There was consensus by Council for Planning Unit representative David King to abstain from the Planning Unit vote on this matter. Mr. Watts noted a portion of the study (Phase I) has already been completed. It might cause conflict within the Planning Unit for the City to object to Phase II, for which federal money is available. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT There was no report. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS MINUTES INCLUDED FROM THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & LAND USE -APRIL 6, 2009 (DRAFT) There was no discussion. SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING ANDlOR STUDY SESSION There were no items. Page 4 of 5 COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL There were no comments. EXECUTIVE SESSION There were no items. AD.fOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Attest: %~~ J Vu`c ~ ~~~ Pamela Kolacy, MMC City Clerk Page 5 of 5