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Home My WebLink About08171998 PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 17, 1998 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 17th day of August, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 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 Attorney Tim McMahan, City Administrator Michael Hildt, City Engineer Dave Peterson, and City Clerk Pam Kolacy. INTRODUCTIONS Mr. Andrew Gale, recently appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission. AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS An Executive Session concerning real estate negotiations was announced for approximately 30 minutes at the conclusion of the meeting. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Keith made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Welch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: The following vouchers are approved for payment: Vouchers 64193 through 64430, in the amount of $839,585.95. Approval Without Reading of Minutes from: * Regular session of August 3, 1998 · Council Workshop Meeting regarding Capital Improvements to City Hall of August 10, 1998 Confirmation of Appointments: · Ms. Sally Robbins to the Community Oriented Policing Advisory Board; term expires 11/15/01. · Ms. Barbara Nightingale to the Parks and Recreation Commission; term expires 1/1/00. Approval of Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 98-098 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND APPROVING RELEASE AND EXTINGUISHMENT OF BRYDON RESTPdCTIVE COVENANT City Council Minutes Page 1 August 17, 1998 For Concurrence: Hansen Final Short Plat (LUP97-00008) Communications: Communications - Council Meeting of August 17, 1998 Date Author Topic and Proposed Action 6-98 Engineering Division Status Report 7-8-98 A1 Colvin, Bremerton City Councilman Constitution Day luncheon, Martin Luther King 7-15-98 Jefferson County Planning Commission Minutes of meeting 7-15-98 7-29-98 Joint Growth Management Steering Minutes of meeting July 29, 1998, re: the Tri- Committee/Jefferson County Planning Area/Glen Cove Special Study. Commission 7-31-98 Julie McCulloch, Mayor Proposed confirmation of Sally Robbins to COPAB. 8-5-98 Tom Boyer, Facility Policy/Capital Capital Budget, Requested action, Agenda Item Program Manager, Washington State E-5 - 1999-2001 Parks and Recreation Commission 8-6-98 Land Use Committee Minutes of meeting 8-6-98 8-7-98 Washington State Department of Draft EIS comments sought through August re: Transportation/Federal Highway proposed improvements to the SR 16 corridor Administration from Tacoma to Purdy. 8-10-98 David Peterson Resignation of Gayle Koschnick, request lifting of hiring freeze for this particular position. 8-11-98 Robert Wheeler Progress payment No. 2, CT Pipeline construction Staff City Attorney Reports Building and Community Development Public Works City Administrator Mr. David Wren -- Mr. Byron Ruby -- Mr. Don Fristoe -- PUBLIC COMMENTS Fire and Police Chief positions. publication for council. Fire and Police Chief positions Fire and Police Chief positions Presented copy of Science and News City Council Minutes Page 2 August 17, 1998 STANDING/AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS Parks, Recreation and Property_. Councilmember Welch ~ No action items Next meeting -- August 19, 1998, 12:00 noon, Chetzemoka Park Public Safety_ Committee. Councilmember Finnie · Mr. Finnie requested council's direction on proposal (Option 1) to convert public restrooms to administrative space for the police station, fund the redesign of the space, and use Memorial Field restrooms for public (cost approximately $127,300). Council members agreed that further pursuit of that option was acceptable. PUBLIC COMMENTS Councilor Jenks noted that a member of the public wished to make a comment who had arrived late for the first comment period and had limited time. It was agreed to suspend the rules and hear the comment.. Ms. Dianne Perry_-Thompson -- Waterman-Katz project; appreciation for council. Committee reports resumed: Government Operations Committee. Councilmember Forrest Rambo · Meeting canceled Regular meeting -- September 3, 1998, 4:00 p.m. Agenda: Continue discussion of role of committee Land Use. Councilmember Jenks · No action items Next meeting -- September 3, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Agenda: Continuation of street vacation policy. Review consultant's report on department procedure and efficiencies; also update on wireless facility siting committee. Finance Committee. Councilmember Keith * Unanimous recommendation that Council approve interim police chief contract with addition of section that would describe the general duties of the interim police chief. (Item C under New Business) Transportation. Councilmember Badame ,. Looking for action at next council meeting on establishment of non-motorized transportation advisory committee. City Council Minutes Page 3 August 17, 1998 Special meeting -- August 18, 1998, 12:00 Noon, City Hall Agenda: Possible revisions to 6-year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) Regular meeting -- September 2, 1998. Utilities Committee. Councilmember Shoulberg Read August 10, 1998 letter from City Attorney McMahan to Klara Fabry, Director of Jefferson County Department of Public Works, regarding Jefferson County Disposal District Proposal The meeting recessed at 7:45 p.m. and reconvened at 8:00 p.m. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Julie McCulloch reported: The State of the City Report is to be released after elections. Councilmember Rambo requested copies to councilmembers. · August 22nd dedication of Larry Scott Memorial Trial · Interim Police Chief (New Business, Item C) Councilmember Jenks requested that in the future the Mayor's Report be in writing. STAFF REPORTS Written Reports Are Included in Council Communications Councilmember Jenks stated she would like the Government Operations Committee to again discuss the desirability of staff presence at council meetings. PUBLIC COMMENTS/QUESTIONS Mr. Conner Daily -- Support for interim police chief Mr. Alan Youse -- Public Comment policy; Waterman-Katz; police chief VOTE ON MOTIONS MADE DURING COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS There were none. PUBLIC HEARING An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance 2648 and Amending Section 13.22.016, General Requirements, Chapter 13.22, Sewer Connections of PTMC Code, to Ensure Consistency with Comprehensive Plan City Council Minutes Page 4 August 17, 1998 Mayor McCulloch opened the public hearing, then announced that staff work was not complete, and stated she would entertain a motion to continue the public hearing to a date certain. MOTION SECOND VOTE Councilmember Shoulberg Continue public September 8, 1998 Councilmember Keith Unanimous, 7 in favor by voice vote hearing to date certain, UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 2658 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING ORDINANCE 2609, AND AMENDING SECTION 13.05.030 PTMC, MONTHLY WATER RATES, TO EXTEND THE DATE FOR CHARGING IRRIGATION METERS A MONTHLY BASE FEE TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1999 The Mayor read the ordinance by title. Mr. McMahan made the introduction on behalf of Mr. Wheeler. 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 Keith and passed unanimously by voice vote. Ms. Kolacy again read the ordinance by title. MOTION SECOND VOTE Councilmember Keith Council adopt Ordinance No. 2658 Councilmember Rambo Unanimous, 7 in favor by roll call vote RESOLUTION NO. 98-100 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS TO THE HIRING MORATORIUM FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (Moved behind Item C) MOTION SECOND VOTE Councilmember Keith Council adopt Resolution No. 98-100 Councilmember Welch Unanimous, 7 in favor by voice vote City Council Minutes Page 5 August 17, 1998 RESOLUTION NO. 98-099 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH SKY RESOURCES, INC., FOR EMPLOYMENT OF AN INTERIM POLICE CHIEF MOTION SECOND VOTE Councilmember Shoulberg Council adopt Resolution No. 98-099 Councilmember Rambo Unanimous, 7 in favor by voice vote PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Don Frist0e -- Waterman-Katz COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION · Discussion topics included progress of the Public Works Organizational Study, surplus property police, parking code, and transfer station EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor McCulloch recessed the meeting into Executive Session at 9:00 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes. Staffpresent were Dave Peterson, Bob LaCroix, Doug Mason, and Tim McMahan. Topic: real estate negotiations. No action anticipated. The meeting was reconvened at 10:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at 10:31 p.m., Mayor McCulloch adjourned the meeting. Attest: Pamela Kolacy City Clerk City Council Minutes Page 6 August 17, 1998