HomeMy WebLinkAbout02021998 PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 2, 1998
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this second day of
February, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend Community Center, Mayor Julie McCulloch
Presiding.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Ted Shoulberg, Ian Keith, Kathryn Jenks, Mark
Welch, Forrest Rambo, Peter Badame, and Joe Finnie. Also present were City Clerk Pam
Kolacy, City Administrator Michael Hildt, City Attorney Timothy McMahan, Director of Public
Works Bob Wheeler, Library Director Linnea Patrick, Sheila Avis, Minute Taker.
INTRODUCTIONS and/or RECOGNITIONS
PRIORITY PRESENTATION
AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS
There were none.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Keith made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda
which was seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Approval of the following Bills and Claims:
010 Current Expense $ 36,534.55
110 Street 968.51
120 Library 7,628.43
150 Hotel-Motel Transient Tax 4,882.56
264 Local Improvement District #1 280.00
301 Capital Improvement Fund 2,370.58
411 Water-Sewer 50,036.63
412 Storm and Surface Water 4,248.17
413 Solid Waste 40,078.81
500 Equipment Rental 4,225.63
610 Firemen's Pension and Relief 1,950.49
Total $153,204.36
Approval of Appointments/Reappointments:
Barbara Marseille to the Historic Preservation Committee, term to expire December 31, 2000
Peter Badame and Kate Jenks to the ~efferson Transit Authority Board
City Council Minutes Page 1 February 2, 1998
Communications:
Date Author Topic and Proposed Action
12-30-97 The Washington Public Interest Public's right to know about toxic chemicals
Research Group
1-5-98 Jefferson Co. Board of Commissioners Workshop for elected officials - Endangered
Species Act - for info.
1-06-98 Senator Jim Hargrove Hood Canal tolls - for info.
1-12-98 Cheryl L. Bergener, Dept. Of Health Certified Water Works operators - for info.
1-13-98 Richard L. Kirk Request fi'om Washington State World War II
Memorial Committee for contribution - for info.
1-16-98 Lloyd W. Cahoon Port of Port Townsend officers - for info.
1-20-98 Julie McCulloch Fort Worden Advisory Committee appointments -
for information
1-20-98 Julie McCulloch Peter Badame appointed to the Peninsula
Regional Transportation Planning Organization
1-21-98 Jerry Spieckerman SEPA Questionnaire for short plots
1-21-98 Dana Roberts Linking Re-built Puget Substation with new
Police Station
1-15-98 R. Whetten Parking ticket - for info, ref. To police dept.
Undated B. Carter, B. Ruby, H. Herrington, V. Waterman-Katz project - for info, (Form letters
Garrison, D. Wren, B. Wren, 2 other individually signed)
signatures
1-28-98 R. Wheeler Water rights - staffto DOE letter for info.
1-28-98 R. Wheeler Hiring fi'eeze - for information
1-27-98 J. McCulloch, I. Keith, T. Shoulberg Response to P.T. Chamber of Commerce
regarding interim official controls for Glen Cove
and the Tri-Area - for information
Staff Report - City Attorney For information
Staff Report - Public Works For information
Staff Report - Clerk's Office For information
StaffReport - BCD For information
Land Use Cases - BCD For information
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Mayor pointed out that the City Clerk would call participants from the guest list so that her
full attention could be given to public comment.
Bob Sokol., Port of Port Townsend: Noted the various attributes of the Port's heavy haulout and
announced the April 16th dedication from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Congressmen Slade Gorton and
Norm Dicks possibly participating. Invited the Mayor, City Council, City Staff and the
public to attend.
Will Brown, MOCCAA Legislative Committee: Thanked the Mayor for the February 5th
meeting at 4:00 p.m., Mayor's office -- Government Operations Committee.
Madge Wallin: Spoke of her special right of applause and city employee salaries of 1997
compared to the 1998 salaries listed in the Port Townsend Leader.
Tim Lambert: Liberty and freedom of speech; people must have some outlet. Suggested the City
reclaim the Museum from the Historical Society rather than lease Waterman-Katz.
Lee Daniher: City Council and Staff Meetings are all open to public. Suggested since this is the
time for a business meeting that the public express themselves in other places first.
Byron Ruby: Increase of utilities -- wants answers where the funds go and what they pay for.
Opposed to Waterman-Katz.
Bob Hinton, MOCCAA Economic Development Committee: Kudos for more council meetings
with an open agenda. Growth Management Act (GMA) -- simplified permitting process;
suggested the Mayor send a letter to the editor in the Leader outlining the process, what the
city is doing and going to do.
Jackie Aase: Opposed Waterman-Katz Project Manager vote; Non-Motorized Transportation
Plan. Wants minimal city government and hiring freeze to remain in place.
Alan Youse: Requested the Mayor to provide a flow chart of city employees. Spoke of
professional city management and council meetings not being held at a time when they can be
heard.
STANDING AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Government Operations Committee. Councilmember Forrest Rambo
January 15, 1998
Discussion items: (Items from Council Retreat)
· Committee status (see PTMC municipal code ordinance under New Business of Agenda)
· Package of proposals.
· Initiative referendum and recall
Set meeting -- February 5, 1998, ,~ .00 p.m., Mayor's office
Agenda: Establishment of Government Operations Committee and mission statement and
dissolution of the Community Services Committee.
Jenks announced: P.T. Legislative hotline. Call 385-3000, ext. 1190 to leave a message.
Land Use. Councilmember Jenks
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January 20, 1998
Discussion items:
· Clearing and grading issues
Set meeting February 5, 1998, 1:00 p.m., Mayor's Office
Agenda: Continue discussion of cleating and grading; review of potential amendments to
parking and sign codes; BCD 1998 work priorities; new SEPA rules from the State
Set meeting February 24, 1998, 1:00 p.m., Mayor's Office (Confirm with Mr. Freeland)
Agenda: Type I-V permits.
Announced: 2-hour tour around town on Land Use Issues, February 24, 1998, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Leave from City Hall.
Finance Committee. Councilmember Keith
January 28, 1998
Discussion items:
Report from Gary Leaf and Randy Pendergras regarding coding and job costing systems for
better accountability
· Redesign of 1999 budget process
· Purchase of fire truck
Set meeting -- February 10, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Mayor's Office.
Agenda: Regular monthly meeting
Tran~. Councilmember Badame
January 23, 1998 and January 30, 1998
Discussion items:
· January 23, 1998, 16 citizens present: Walnut and W intersection. Committee directed staff
to come up with plan and showed schematic. Schematic to go to committee February 4, then
to Council February 17.
· January 30, 1998: Walnut and W final draft; Water and Taylor Streets.
· 1998 committee agenda items.
Reported: outside interests--
· Met with Fred Pasqual for P.T. Paper Co. regarding proposed advisory vote for new Tacoma
Narrows bridge toll.
· Staff arranging meeting with representatives from Washington State Department of
Transportation sometime in March for the individual responsible for the overlay of SR 20
from Airport Cutoff to the ferry dock.
Set meeting -- February 4, 1998, 3:00 p.m., Pope Marine Building
Agenda: Walnut and W; completion of Water and Taylor Streets (meeting downtown mid-
February); sidewalk planning, Non-Motorized Transportation Plan; 1998 Work plan
for Committee; Hood Canal, Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Washington State Ferries.
Utilities Committee.
January 26, 1998
Discussion items:
Councilmember Shoulberg
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· Lylmesfield development.
· Molly Pearson, Jefferson County Recycling. City support of interagency agreement.
· Recommends Council partially lift hiring freeze on part time and seasonal employees
including the water quality program (are in budget and are not new employees).
· Water rights application for Dosewallips River
· Reserve capacity projects (100% containment -- handling all stormwater on their own
projects).
Council discussion: Mr. McMahan has suggestions for charges and would like to discuss with
Utilities Committee.
CONSENSUS: Send to the Utilities Committee and revisit.
Set meeting -- February 9, 12:00 noon, Public Works conference room. (Meeting of February
5 canceled.)
Agenda: Reserve Capacity Projects
MOTION Shoulberg The hiring freeze be lifted to allow Public Works to hire
part time summer employees for recreation and summer
programs including employees for water quality and
streets.
SECOND Welch
Discussion: Jenks referenced equipment rental mentioned in the Public Works memo.
Friendly Amendment by Jenks to include equipment rental, approved by maker and second.
VOTE Held for Public Comment
Ms. Jenks requested a white paper on storm drainage fees and expenditures.
Parks, Recreation and Property_. Councilmember Welch
January 22, 1998
Discussion items:
· Hiring freeze for summer employees.
· Barge at transfer span.
· Barbara Blowers, PUD property at Kah Tai Lagoon.
· Codifying charter and bylaws.
· Union Wharf-- will bring new use ordinance. May want data tested.
· Skateboard Park agreement expires in April.
· 35th Street Park drainage issues.
· Kah Tai house. Needs improvements to rent at market rate.
Set meeting -- February 18, 1998, Noon, Chetzemoka House
Public Safety Committee. Councilmember Finnie
January 29, 1998
Discussion items:
· Future plans for funding new police station. Several citizens present. Outlined process; debt
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vehicle and placing bond on ballot; additional suggestions to keep public informed; 6 sites,
but will not eliminate others if they meet the criteria.
· Explore Interlocal agreement with Sheriff's Department to lower costs of facilities and
services.
Set meeting -- February 11, 1998, 10:00 a.m., Pope Marine Building
Joint GMA Committee (Jefferson County_), Councilmembers Shoulberg and Keith
Discussion items:
· Interim controls -- Glen Cove between now and first annual revisions of County Comp Plan.
· County economic growth -- infrastructure. Month long heating process.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Julie McCulloch:
· Announced Fire Chief Scott retirement effective March 30th.
· Announced county Endangered Species Act workshop February 5, 1998, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. at the Fort Worden Theater.
· Announced Leader Workshop on Open Public Meetings Act, February 12, 1998, 12 Noon -
3:00 p.m.
· City Council representation, for approximately 6 months, for the proposed privitization of the
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program. Councilmember Shoulberg volunteered.
· County Solid Waste requested meeting -- Mr. Shoulberg to contact Klara Fabray's Office
STAFF REPORTS
Reports submitted as written are included in council communications.
Ms. Jenks asked Public Works Director Wheeler regarding the meeting with citizens at North
Beach. Mr. Wheeler said they discussed issues and concerns the neighbors had with
development, that they were mainly neighborhood issues. He said they explained the permit
process, stormwater issues, etc.
Mr. Rambo expressed how well the staff reports are working. Mayor McCulloch advised that all
department work plans, except Public Works, will be ready for the next council meeting, and that
the Public Works plan will be ready the following council meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
Mayor McCulloch opened the meeting for Public Comments/Questions.
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Tim Lambert: Commented regarding public need to be informed; storm drainage and emergency
overflow issues; water diverted to the mill; solid waste sales; city staff analysis.
John Ebner: Gratified at public meetings schedule at more accessible time; disappointed with
consultant and lease of Waterman-Katz; urged for statement of disclosure to accompany
utility bills; encouraged the Mayor to make a mid-year report of the State of the City; is
encouraged and looking forward to working with Council.
Veto Garrison: Expressed thanks for lectern; Legarsky's memo -- funding police station (if
saving is accurate, pay for a police station.)
Madge Wallin: Historical moment -- thinks dialog has begun; concerned regarding resolution of
House Bill opposing the GMA.
Alan Youse: City budgets, not available; flow charts of city employees.
Recessed for 10 minutes.
VOTE ON MOTIONS MADE DURING COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS
Mayor McCulloch opened the meeting to the Public for comment on the motions made by
Council during the Committee/Staff reports.
MOTION Shoulberg
SECOND Welch
Discussion: Ms. Jenks referenced equipment rental mentioned in the Public Works memo.
Friendly Amendment by Jenks to include equipment rental, approved by maker and second.
Discussion: Mr. Hildt pointed out that some named are temporary, not part time.
AMENDED MOTION The hiring freeze be lifted to allow Public Works to hire
temporary seasonal employees for recreation and summer
programs and employees for the Water Quality and Street
Departments and to include equipment rental
VOTE Unanimous, 7 in favor
PUBLIC HEARINGS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was none.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 98-012
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
TOWNSEND TO FUND THE POLICE STATION PROJECT FROM A
COMBINATION OF THE SALE OF DECLARED SURPLUS ASSETS, SAVINGS
FROM THE CITY'S OPERATIONAL BUDGET AND A DEBT VEHICLE
(BOND).
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Councilmember Shoulberg made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-012 which was
seconded by Councilmember Jenks and passed unanimously, 7 in favor, by voice vote after a brief
discussion.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-013
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
OPPOSING HOUSE BILL 2542 AND SENATE BILL 6619, ALLOWING RURAL
COUNTIES TO OPT-OUT OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT COMPLIANCE,
AND EXPRESSING CITY SUPPORT FOR THE GOALS AND REQUIREMENTS
OF THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT
Councilmember Keith explained the resolution.
Councilmember Keith made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-013 which was
seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously, 7 in favor, by voice vote after a
brief discussion.
ORDINANCE NO. 2626
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING SECTION
19.04.090, USE OF EXEMPTIONS, CHAPTER 19.04, STATE
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL
CODE, TO REQUIRE APPLICANTS FOR SHORT SUBDIVISIONS TO
PROVIDE A SEPA CHECKLIST IN ORDER TO DISCLOSE ANY NON-SEPA-
EXEMPT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
The Mayor read the ordinance by title.
Councilmember Shoulberg made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the
third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Welch and passed unanimously by
voice vote. Ms. Kolacy again read the ordinance by title.
Councilmember Keith made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2626 which was
seconded by Councilmember Welch and passed 6 in favor, Councilmember Shoulberg opposed, by
roll call vote after discussion.
ORDINANCE NO. 2627
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING SECTION
20.09.030, ENVIRONMENTAL AND DESIGN REVIEW FEES, CHAPTER 20.09,
LAND DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION AND APPEAL FEES, OF THE
PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, ADDING A $50.00 FEE FOR REVIEW
OF SEPA CHECKLISTS FOR PROJECTS THAT ARE CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM SEPA REVIEW TO PROVIDE FOR DISCLOSURE OF ANY
NON-EXEMPT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
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The Mayor read the ordinance by title.
Councilmember Keith made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third
be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Welch and passed unanimously by voice
vote. Ms. Kolacy again read the ordinance by title.
Councilmember Keith made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No.2627 which was
seconded by Councilmember Welch and passed 6 in favor, Councilmember Shoulberg opposed, by
roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2628
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ADJUSTED SALARIES FOR CERTAIN
NON-UNION CITY POSITIONS, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Mayor read the ordinance by title.
Councilmember Shoulberg made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the
third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Welch and passed unanimously by
voice vote. Ms. Kolacy again read the ordinance by title.
Councilmember Shoulberg made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2628 which was
seconded by Councilmember Keith and passed 6 in favor, Councilmember Jenks opposed, by roll
call vote.
Discussion ensued regarding the Library Board setting the Library Director salary. The Mayor asked
that the legality of the process be checked and brought back.
ORDINANCE NO. 2629
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING THE
PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.04, PORT TOWNSEND
CITY COUNCIL RULES, SECTION 2.04.010, AUTHORIZING THE
TEMPORARY DESIGNATED LOCATION FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS, AND
SECTION 2.04.030, ELIMINATING THE "COMMUNITY SERVICES"
COMMITTEE AND ESTABLISHING A "GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS"
COMMITTEE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
The Mayor read the ordinance by title.
Councilmember Keith made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third
be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Rambo and passed unanimously by voice
vote. Ms. Kolacy again read the ordinance by title.
Amended to delete "and work descriptions" -- paragraph 6, sentence 2.
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Councilmember Keith made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2629 as amended
which was seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously, 7 in favor, by roll call
vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Tim Lambert: Regarding selling surplus city property
COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION
WASHPIRG Request
CONSENSUS: Jenks will rewrite and bring back for Council
Organizational Study -- Committee of the whole. Request for qualifications to hire a consultant for
an outside review.
Proposed letter to solicit consultants Mr. Shoulberg circulated to Council. Council discussion:
· If not in interested should not send out.
· Contents of the letter; fees not to exceed $15,000.
· Look inhouse first. Hear from Department Heads what is working and what isn't. Employees
tell us how to reorganize their departments.
Begin letter begin with "The City of Port Townsend is considering conducting a review."
· Do not include dollar amount.
· Consultant was requested a year ago.
· Organizational study is tied in with the hiring freeze.
· Include in letter the departments for possible consolidation or reorganization.
· Hearing primary goal is cost savings. Effectiveness will result in cost savings. Rambo --
employees tell us how to reorganize their departments, first. Look inhouse first.
MOTION Shoulberg Letter drafted by Shoulberg be sent out as written with a
modified opening to say "the City of Port Townsend is
considering"
SECOND Welch
Friendly Amendment by Jenks The Council has decided to conduct an organizational study
and is considering hiring a consultant.
Amendment Keith Include the $15,000 amount in the letter
Second Jenks
Vote on Amendment 5 in favor by voice vote, Badame and Welch opposed
VOTE on MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED -- 5 in favor, by voice vote
Rambo and Welch opposed
Hiring Freeze --How to handle
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Discuss the hiring freeze and the CIP at the Utilities Meeting, February 9, 1998. Discussion to
begin at 1:00 p.m.
Skateboard Park
Welch suggested putting on Public Works Operations Manager Charlie Simpson's work plan
including status, amenities and long range issues. The Mayor asked if they want to extend the
temporary status? Welch replied that they want to look at it.
CONSENSUS: Parks and Recreation to discuss.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor McCulloch recessed the meeting into Executive Session to discuss personnel issue
including City Attorney McMahan and City Administrator Hildt. The meeting was reconvened at
12:25 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at 12:26 p.m., Mayor McCulloch adjourned the meeting.
Attest:
Pamela Kolacy
City Clerk
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