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Home My WebLink About12011997 . . . PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 1, 1997 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this first day of December, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend Community Center, Mayor Julie McCulloch presiding. ROLL CALL Council members present at Roll Call were Bill Davidson, Diane Perry-Thompson, Ted Shoulberg, Ian Keith, Kathryn Jenks, Jean Camfield and Mark Welch. Also present were City Clerk Pam Kolacy, City Administrator Michael Hildt, Police Chief Jim Newton, BCD Director Bruce Freeland, City Attorney Timothy McMahan, Director of Public Works Bob Wheeler, Fire Chief Howard Scott, Library Director Linnea Patrick, Finance Director Michael Legarsky and Sheila Avis, Minute Taker. INTRODUCTIONS and/or RECOGNITIONS There were none. PRIORITY PRESENTATION There was none. AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS The Mayor announced an Executive Session for approximately 45 minutes at the conclusion of the meeting to discuss personnel issues and possible litigation. Ms. Camfield noted she will have to leave tonight's meeting at 7:30 p.m. and will return at approximately 8:45 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA Councilor Camfield made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilor Welch and passed unanimously, 7 in favor, by voice vote. Approval of the followin~ Bills and Claims: 010 094 110 120 130 150 180 $ 21,445.00 36,185.37 57,455.73 3,401.57 2,669.41 800.00 6,081.00 Current Expense Garbage Street Library Park Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Capital Improvement City Council Minutes Page 1 December 1 &2, 1997 . . . 411 412 500 610 96,239.20 5,929.39 1,287.12 597.51 $ 232,091.36 Water-Sewer Storm and Surface Water Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Total Approval Without Readin2 of Minutes from: October 20, 1997, and November 3, 1997 Approval of Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 97-120 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF PORT TO WNSEND TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH ATTORNEY KEITH HARPER TO PROVIDE 1998 CITY MISDEMEANOR PROSECUTION SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. 97-121 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AND CLALLAM COUNTY FOR CANINE NARCOTICS SEARCH USE RESOLUTION NO. 97-122 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MONTGOMERY MARITIME SURVEY, INc., FOR MARINE SERVICES RELATING TO CITY DOCK, UNION WHARF AND OTHER CITY MARINE FACILITIES. Approval of Pro~ress Payment #5: To Lakeside Industries for the San Juan Roadway Communic~tions : Date Author Topic and Proposed Action QFC sign process - for information 10-]0-97 Erik Andersson, EDC (to Mayor) and reply from J. McCulloch City Council Minutes Page 2 December 1 &2, 1997 . . . Date 10-27-97 11-18-97 11-20-97 11-21-97 Undated 10-21-97 10-31-97 11-20-97 I 1-23-97 ] 1-23-97 11-24-97 Author Topic and Proposed Action In support of School Resource Officer - for information Laurie McGinnis M. McCulloch to Mayor Osaki Western Washington Growth Mgmt. Hearings Board Thank you for sister city exchange - info Questionnaire on board processes and request for comments on administrative rules Port of Port Townsend Sims Way bioswale - for information Parking ticket protest - for info (ref. to Police) S. Ernst John McClure Golden Age Club property - for inforn1ation Jefferson Co. Board of County Commissioners Water service - P.T. Paper Mill- for info. Centrum, M. Mullen Support of L T AC - for info C. Koste1ec Resignation letter - for info N. Clark, Jeff. Co. Historical Society D. Wright, PT Chamber of Commerce City Hall facility problems - for info. Support LTAC budget request - for info. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. JeffHamm, Jefferson Transit Stated he was going to have to leave, but asked if there were any questions he could answer relative to the ordinances in Unfinished Business regarding the Park and Ride. There were no questions raised. Ms. Camfield pointed out those ordinances came with the recommendation of the Transportation Committee Mr. Peter Raab: On behalf of Penee D' Amico, requested an extension of time for moving the Episcopal Parish Hall. He said the site to be moved to is prepared and ready to go; the movers are ready to go. He explained they are having difficulty with utility companies being available at the same time for them to make the move, but every effort is being made. BCD Director Bruce Freeland recommended approval of the request. MOTION SECOND VOTE Allow a formal extension to move the Episcopal Parish Hall to expire on December 15 Perry-Thompson Held for after Public Comment Camfield City Council Minutes Page 3 December 1&2, 1997 . . . Mr. Jerry Chawes Asked the Council to raise the present speed limit on Discovery Road between the City limits and Sheridan. Ms. Jenks asked that the matter be referred to the Transportation Committee and informed Mr. Chawes they would keep him informed. VOTE ON MOTIONS MADE Mayor McCulloch opened the meeting to the Public for comment on motions made by Council. There being 110 comment, Mayor McCulloch closed the Public Comment portion of the meeting. MOTION Camfield Allow a formal extension to move the Parish Hall to expire on December 15 Unanimous -- 7 in favor VOTE STANDING/AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS Transportation. Councilor Camfield Canceled meeting of December 3 Community Oriented Policine Advisory Board. Announced meeting December 3, 1997, Pope Marine Park (Transportation Committee to attend) Finance Committee. Councilor Davidson November 20, 1997, November 25, 1997 Discussion items: Þ> Final 1997 Supplemental Budget Þ> Recommend approval of supplemental budget ordinance by full Council Community Services. Councilor Perry-Thompson Set meeting -- December 10, 1997,4:00 p.m., Mayor's Office (Final meeting as chair. Including Michael Legarsky, Michael Hildt, Tim McMahan, Ted Shoulberg) Agenda: Final interlocal agreement for Solid Waste and draft agreement for education. (Preparation for December 15th budget adoption) Land Use. Councilor Keith Set meeting -- December 10, 1997, 1 :00 p.m., City Hall Agenda: NW Maritime Center; Point Hudson Master Plan; Hearings Examiner; BCD Priorities; Parking Requirements Public Safety Committee. Councilor Jenks City Council Minutes Page 4 December 1 &2, 1997 . . . Set meeting -- December 10, 1997, 12:30 p.m., City Hall Agenda: Issues with School District and the Police Utilities Committee. Councilor Shoulberg Various dates Discussion items: ~ Capital Improvements Budget, Public Works ~ Prioritization of Public Works projects ~ Financing within the budgetary calendar Mayor McCulloch announced swearing in of Forrest Rambo as Councilor in the Mayor's office December 9, 1997 and at the next council meeting. ~ MA YOR'S REPORT The Joint Growth Management Steering Committee will met December 18, 1997, Courthouse City holiday potluck to be held in conjunction with Friends ofthe Library, Friday December 19th, 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center. Council Retreat: Place to be announced -- January 7, 1998,8:30 a.m. to approximately 12:30 p.m. and January 14, 1998, all day. Input of interests and priorities due to the Mayor by December 19. Visit to Port Townsend last week from Washington State Insurance Commissioner. Her office is available for consumer concerns regarding insurance. Committee on Committees -- Decision in December; action by new Council. Recommended confirmation of assignments of Mr. Shoulberg and Mr. Keith to the Committee on Committees. ~ ~ ~ ~ MOTION Welch Accept the Mayor's recommendation for the Committee on Committees Perry-Thompson Unanimous, 7 in favor SECOND VOTE Councilor Camfield temporarily left the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Mr. McMahan noted it was time for the scheduled Public Hearings. The Mayor first asked for public comments other than comments regarding the budget. There were none and the meeting proceeded to public hearings. STAFF REPORTS Library: Director Linnea Patrick ~ Asked for volunteers for cleanup at the combined holiday party. ~ The Mayor suggested donations from council members for expenses to Friends of the City Council Minutes Page 5 December 1&2, 1997 . . . Library . Buildin2 and Çommunity Development: Director Bruce Freeland .. Noted this is the first year a permit would be technically required to sell holiday trees. He stated he has limited authority to waive fees and announced his intention do so for civic organizations. City Clerk's Office: City Clerk Pam Ko1acy .. Announced tomorrow's continued council meeting will be held in the Pope Marine Building. PUBLIC COMMENTS/QUESTIONS Mayor McCulloch opened the meeting for Public Comments/Questions. There being none, Mayor McCulloch closed the Public Comment/Questions portion of the meeting. VOTE ON MOTIONS MADE DURING COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS There being none, Mayor McCulloch closed the Public Comment portion of the meeting and proceeded to Unfinished Business. PUBLIC HEARINGS Final Public Hearing...on 1998 Budget (Open Record) Mayor McCulloch announced the 7:00 p.m. meeting tomorrow to complete the budget and December 15th Council Meeting scheduled for budget adoption. She then opened the hearing for public comment: Byron Ruby: said the 1998 proposed expenditures are too high. He spoke of families and retired citizens on limited income and urged Council to be fair to the public. Peter Badame: cited increase in citizen per capita indebtedness and suggested that Council address all capital projects, establish a priority array with clear definitions, and give them back to the to do the work plan to include: project manager, estimated time line, estimated consultant costs, funding mechanism. Joe Finnie Referenced a letter he had sent to Council, and went on to outline the points made: .. Consider rescinding the 6% increase of property tax and instead make a $100,000 cost reduction from the proposed operating budget. .. Utility Fees Consider extending tax relief for the elderly, the infirm and disabled. .. Waterman-Katz.: mandate staff reductions in years 2 through 5 or freeze staffing levels and consulting hours budgeted in 1998 and 1999. City Council Minutes Page 6 December 1 &2, 1997 . . . .. Capital Budget -- Agreed with Mr. Badame that the prioritizing process needs to be complete. Suggested the new Council redline those projects that are not absolutely necessary, and that Mr. Legarsky and Mr. Leaf provide Council with an application of funds from various funding sources per month, how they are paying the bills each month, in advance of receipt of revenue bonds or trust fund dollars. Allan Youse: said many people in Port Townsend cannot afford a budget that high. He asked to streamline staff and use ideas of new people on board. He also suggested streamlining and prioritizing the budget, that it is confusing. Mitch Poling: indicated it would be fairly simple to adopt an operating budget and to do the capital improvement budget later. There being no further comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing on the Proposed 1998 Budget. Public Hearing on 1997 Supplemental Budget (Open Record) The Mayor explained that this is the budget the Finance Committee reviewed last week. Michael Legarsky introduced the Supplemental Budget and enumerated the points to be included in the following budget ordinance: ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $52,604 TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND; $20,567 TO THE LIBRARY FUND; $18,202 TO THE WATER/SEWER FUND; AND $30,000 TO THE STORM WATER FUND, MAKING F1NDINGS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Ms. Jenks asked Mr. Davidson, Finance Committee chairperson, for a synopsis. Mr. Davidson said the committee was satisfied each of these requests was appropriately justified. Mr. Badame suggested that Storm Water Fund be increased from $30,000 to $35,000 to accurately reflect the amount of pass-through monies for the Marine Science Center grant. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing and returned to staff reports. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 2614 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 10.32.060, OPERATION OF CERTAIN SIDEWALKS PROHIBITED, TO ADD THE PARK & RIDE AREA AS City Council Minutes December 1 &2, 1997 Page 7 . . . PROHIBITED BICYCLE ACTIVITY The Mayor read the ordinance by title. Councilor Jenks made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilor Perry-Thompson and passed unanimously by voice vote. Ms. Ko1acy again read the ordinance by title. Councilor Davidson made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2614 which was seconded by Councilor Keith and passed unanimously, 6 in favor by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2615 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD THE PARK & RIDE AREA AS PROHIBITED SKATEBOARD ACTIVITY IN SECTION 10.40.010, PROHIBITED LOCATIONS, OF CHAPTER 10.40, SKATEBOARDS AND ROLLER SKATES The Mayor read the ordinance by title. Councilor Keith made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilor Davidson and passed unanimously, 6 in favor, by voice vote. Ms. Kolacy again read the ordinance by title after a brief discussion. Councilor Keith made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2615 which was seconded by Councilor Perry-Thompson and after a brief discussion passed 4 in favor by roll call vote, Council members Shoulberg and Welch opposing. It was determined to: . Proceed to New Business, An Ordinance to Repeal Ordinance No. 2611; Councilor's General Discussion; and Unfinished Business, continued budget deliberations. . Continue with New Business, election ofInterim Council President following Councilor Camfield's return to the meeting. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 2616 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2611; AMENDING CHAPTER 9.04, CRIMES, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, CHANGING THE TITLE TO READ "MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES;" REPEALING SECTIONS 9.04.070-.100 RELATING TO CURFEW VIOLATIONS; CREATING A NEW SECTION City Council Minutes Page 8 December 1 &2, 1997 . . . 9.04.070 TO PROHIBIT HUNTING; AND ADDING A PENALTY SECTION The Mayor read the ordinance by title. Mr. McMahan made the introduction. Councilor Jenks made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilor Welch and passed unanimously, 6 in favor, by voice vote. Ms. Kolacy again read the ordinance by title. Councilor Davidson made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2616 which was seconded by Councilor Welch and passed unanimously after a brief discussion, 6 in favor, by roll call vote. COUNCIL MEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION Ms. Jenks asked if the Policy and Procedures Committee could meet before the end ofthe year. Consensus: Wait until after the first ofthe year and include new council members. Outgoing council members are invited to attend, to include their committee assessments. The Mayor announced Association of Washington Cities training for newly elected officials and noted it would be a good refresher course for all elected officials. The Port Townsend group will carpool on January 21, 1998 to Lynnwood, W A. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued) Continued Budget Deliberations 8:50 p.m. Michael Hildt presented Alternative Residential Garbage Rates for 1998 After a lengthy discussion, several straw votes were taken: MOTION Shoulberg Based on new information, include yard waste in the Solid Waste Program, but allow to cancel after 2 years, if unsatisfactory SECOND Welch STRAW VOTE 6 in favor MOTION Jenks Accept Alternate 8 Rate Model for Residential Garbage Rates for 1998 SECOND Davidson Discussion ensued. Jenks called for the question which failed with a tie vote. Discussion ensued. City Council Minutes Page 9 December 1 &2, 1997 . . . Councilor Camfield returned to the meeting at 10:08 p.m. Ms. Jenks again called for the question STRAW VOTE Motion failed -- Perry-Thompson, Keith, Shoulberg, Welch opposed MOTION Shoulberg Accept Alternate 6 Rate Model for Residential Garbage Rates for 1998 SECOND Keith STRA W VOTE 6 in favor, Jenks Opposed NEW BUSINESS (continued) Election of Interim Council President The Mayor opened the floor for nominations as interim council president. The following nominations were presented: Davidson Keith Mr. Davidson declined the nomination and nominated Mr. Shoulberg. MOTION SECOND Camfield Nominations cease Perry Thompson Councilor Keith as Interim Council President: VOTE 4 in favor Mr. Davidson requested they adjourn to executive session and continue discussion of the Public Works budget tomorrow in continued session. MOTION SECOND VOTE Keith Adjourn to Executive Session Welch Unanimous, 7 in favor EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor McCulloch recessed the meeting at 10:35 into Executive Session to discuss personnel issues for approximately 45 minutes.. Staff present included Michael Legarsky, Michael Hildt, and Tim McMahan. The meeting was reconvened at 11 :45 p.m. No action was taken after the City Council Minutes Page 10 December 1 &2, 1997 . . . executive session. RECESS There being no further business, at 11 :50 p.m., Mayor McCulloch declared the meeting recessed until 7:00 p.m. on December 2, 1997, in the Pope Marine Building. Attest: /--\ ~ --I--, / I ! '" '-;- -,-;' - 1 , - '- :..-\---- , -' - /i{: J ,,' I ...../ ,-IL,! '--',-'--- Pamela Kolacy City Clerk MINUTES OF THE CONTINUED SESSION OF DECEMBER 2,1997 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in continued session this second day of December, 1997, at 7:10 p.m. in the Pope Marine Building to continue Council members' general discussion on the 1998 budget, Mayor Julie McCulloch presiding. ROLL CALL Council members present at Roll Call were, Kathryn Jenks, Ted Shoulberg, Ian Keith, Bill Davidson and Jean Camfield. Diane Perry Thompson was excused. Staff Members present were Finance Director Michael Legarsky, Public Works Director Bob Wheeler, Financial Analyst Gary Leaf, City Engineer Dave Peterson, City Administrator Michael Hildt, City Clerk Pam Kolacy. Charlie Simpson, Bob LaCroix, and Catherine McNabb also attended from public works staff. City Administrator Michael Hildt passed out the rate model requested last night with yard waste included. Council members took a few minutes to look over the material. A straw vote was proposed: MOTION: Mr. Welch moved for adoption of the rate model for garbage rates with the modified discounts. SECOND: Ms. Camfield There was no further discussion. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously with 6 in favor. City Council Minutes Page 11 December 1 &2, 1997