HomeMy WebLinkAbout090710CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
MINUTES OF THE BUSINESS MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session the 7th day of
September 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend City Council Chambers of City
Hall.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were Kris Nelson, George Randels, David King,
Catharine Robinson, and Mark Welch with Michelle Sandoval, and Laurie Medlicott
excused.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John Watts,
Public Works Director Ken Clow, DSD Director Rick Sepler, Land Use Development
Specialist Suzanne Wassmer, and Deputy Clerk Joanna Sanders.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There was consensus to address New Business before Unfinished Business.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S):
Proclamation -Constitution Week
Heather Gilden was present to accept the proclamation.
Proclamation -Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness Week
Bob Hamlin, Deborah Stinson, and Judith Alexander were present to accept the
proclamation.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment
There were no comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Electronic Funds Transfers in the amount of $10,534.49
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Vouchers 112114 through 112128 in the amount of $3,090.74
Voucher 112232 in the amount of $1,000.00
Vouchers 112129 through 112239 in the amount of $1,093,141.76
Vouchers 112241 through 112249 +EFTs in the amount of $120,192.26
Voucher 112250 plus EFTs in the amount of $653.54
Vouchers 112252 through 112264 in the amount of $4,906.30
Vouchers 112265 through 112371 in the amount of $336,451.98
Voucher 112282 in the amount of $50.00
Voucher 112380 through 112388 in the amount of $464.97
Approval of Minutes July 19, 2010 (Executive Session and Regular Business
meeting) August 9, 2010
August 9, 2010 Minutes, adding "meeting" to the heading.
July 19, 2010 Minutes, on pages 2 and 10, "Hastings Street" should be "Hastings
Avenue." On Page 6, in paragraph 5, change "is not an issue yet heard..." to instead
read, "is an issue not yet heard...."
Resolution 10-030, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an
Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of
Vancouver, WA
Item C, Agreement with City of Vancouver, Page 2, remove the reference to the
Washington State Patrol
Resolution 10-031, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Grant Agreement
with the Washington Secretary of State for the Library Services and
Technology Act Grant Agreement (Hard Times Grant) (approved by motion, not
resolution)
Resolution 10-032 Sole Source Purchase of Tree Grates for the Downtown
Historic District
Minor Housekeeping Revisions to Recently Adopted Ordinances 3026, 3034,
3035, 3036, 3037 and 3039 (Council may remove any item for discussion and
alternate action)
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve the preceding items on the consent
agenda with the changes as noted, David King seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARING (NONE SCHEDULED)
NEW BUSINESS
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Resolution 10-033, Eco Village Planned Unit Development
DSD Director, Rick Sepler reviewed the packet materials.
Proponent Kees Kolff provided background on the EcoVillage project.
Staff and Mr. Kolff responded to Council questions about the number of units,
the 37th Street right of way, setbacks, the paved path, aspects of the project
requiring bonding, and home occupation.
Motion: Mark Welch moved to approve Resolution 10-033, granting final Planned
Unit Development and Binding Site Plan approval for the Port Townsend Eco
Village. Kris Nelson seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance 3012 -Proposed Sign Code Revisions
DSD Director Rick Sepler reviewed the packet materials and highlights of the
legislation.
Staff recorded recommended changes as follows: Page 9 of 37, the historic district
should be National Historic Landmark District. The third whereas clause in the
Ordinance should read "...recommended the Planning Commission have an
opportunity for review and input..." To address a concern about inconsistencies
between this sign code and the Interim Sign standards for Upper Sims Way, Staff
suggested returning to Council to address minor lighting amendment exceptions.
The sign code before Council contains the current standard SEPA condition
applicable to most, if not all, businesses in town.
In rAsponse to questions, Staff differentiated between project and construction signs
as well as the amortization under nonconforming signs. There was also explanation
of the Wayfinding kiosk pilot project addressing res!aurant and hotel signage versus
a system with changeable signs managed by the Port or another organization.
Mr. Timmons reminded Council that one goal of the Wayfinding grant is cleaning up
public signage. No general fund money is going into the Wayfinding project, but it is
coming out of the capital fund.
There was no public comment.
Motion: David King moved to approve Ordinance 3012 (with revisions as directed by
Council). Mark Welch seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote.
Sign Code Enforcement
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DSD Director Rick Sepler reviewed the three phases of the Proposed Sign Code
Enforcement Strategy included in the packet.
During Council discussion, it was suggested that before moving forward with the
enforcement strategy, Staff should expand the timeline and meet with a sign
consultant with a focus on the boat haven area. There was some Council support
for modifying the enforcement strategy implementation in phases -- beginning with
Upper Sims Way to Haines, then the downtown/historic district, and followed by
Haines to the Ferry Dock. There were differing opinions on the suggestion to
expand the timeline. Mr. Sepler agreed the proposal is not a perfect solution and
said a change to the sequence would not disrupt implementation. He stressed,
however, that the City would get to all of these properties within six months.
Mr. Timmons suggested moving forward as proposed and making updates or
modifications as needed. He suggested a possible Main Street program on how to
make signage work for your business.
City Attorney John Watts pointed out that the enforcement strategy is not code but a
guideline and could be revised based on "conditions on the ground."
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve directing staff to implement the
enforcement program and timeline to address illegal, off-premise signage. David
King seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
There was none.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Timmons announced the City received approval from the Washington Department
of Licensing Master License Program to process City business licenses. With Council
approval, this shift would be implemented this fall.
Mr. Timmons provided an update on the following:
- Interlocal agreement with the County
- Budget with East Jefferson Fire Rescue
- Downtown Projects
- Jefferson Higher Education Initiative
- Visiting Japanese government official
- Finance and Budget agenda items
- General Government Contract
SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR
STUDY SESSION
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There were none.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
There were none.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was none.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
Attest:
Pamela Kolacy, MMC
City Clerk
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