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Home My WebLink About04201998 PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 20, 1998 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 20th day of April, 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, BCD Director Bruce Freeland, Bob LaCroix, and Library Director Linnea Patrick. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Badame requested Item C of the Consent Agenda, Resolution 98-050, be moved to Unfinished Business as Item A. Councilmember Welch made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda as amended which was seconded by Councilmember Keith and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: The following vouchers/warrants are approved for payment: Voucher/Warrant numbers 62644 through 62844, $195,016.75 total expenditures. Approval of Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 98-049 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND DECLARING IMCO GENERAL CONSTRUCTION OF BELLINGHAM WASHINGTON TO BE THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CT PIPELINE AND IMPROVEMENTS. RESOLUTION NO. 98-050 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A PUBLIC WORKS TRUST FUND CONSTRUCTION LOAN AGREEMENT FOR WATER SYSTEM PROJECTS NECESSARY TO MEET THE CT AND SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT REQUIREMENTS IN THE CITY AND TRI-AREA. City Council Minutes Page 1 April 20, 1998 (Moved to Unfinished Business) Approval Without Reading of Minutes from: April 6, 1998, with the following corrections by Councilmember Jenks -- Page 6, Land Use Committee Conclusions: · First item to read: Vote 3-0 to ask BCD Director to draft an interpretation that indicates "gross square feet" is meant whenever "square feet" is mentioned in the zoning code unless the code specifically states otherwise. · Fourth item: "7,500 square feet" should be changed to "75,000 square feet." Communications: Date Author Topic and Proposed Action 4-3-98 J. Finnie to P. Piccini and reply Contracting for police services with Jeff. County. For information 4-14-98 C. McCune Request for pothole repair 3-16-98 S. Durga to B. Wheeler Utility rates - for information Library Public Works Staff Reports City Clerk City Administrator City Attorney PUBLIC COMMENTS Alan Youse -- Opposed to Waterman-Katz project. STANDING/AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS *See Written Report *Government Operations Committee. Councilmember Forrest Rambo Set meeting -- Thursday, May 7, 1998, 4:00 p.m., Mayor's Office Agenda: To be set *Land Use. Councilmember Jenks Discussion items: · Report on joint meeting with Historic Preservation Committee City Council Minutes Page 2 April 20, 1998 Set meeting -- April 28, 1998, Community Center Craft Room. Joint meeting of the Land Use Committee and Historic Preservation Committee Agenda: Historic District Map *Finance Committee. Councilmember Keith · No meetings this period. · Recommendation -- Approval of ordinance to be introduced tonight regarding interfund loan from Equipment Rental to the Library for capital projects. (Added to agenda as Item H under New Business.) *Transportation. Councilmember Badame Set meeting -- April 22, 1998, Grant Street School Agenda: Revised sidewalk alignment; will make recommendation at next meeting for specifications on the Sheridan Street sidewalk. Set meeting -- May 6, 1998 Agenda: Review of draft TIP; downtown parking (survey of city employees); proposal to change parking time limit on Madison Street between Water and Washington Streets. *Utilities Committee. Councilmember Shoulberg Discussion items: · Recommendation -- Utilities Committee of the Whole, by unanimous vote, to authorize the Finance Committee to explore funding mechanisms for police facility improvements. Parks, Recreation and Property_. Councilmember Welch *Public Safety_ Committee. Councilmember Finnie Discussion items: · Correction in minutes for April 8 meeting -- Sheriff Piccini was in attendance. · Recommendation to council -- City close negotiations with the county regarding contracting for services. · Request to council -- for comments, etc. on PERT chart distributed today. Will bring before council for discussion and approval. Set meeting -- May 6, 1998, 5:00 p.m. Pope Marine Building Council Comment: · Ms. Jenks noted for the record that she has never had any thought that a"conspiracy" has delayed the progress of the new police facility. She believes there have been delays, but those were innocent and not calculated. · A brief discussion ensued regarding the City's participation in the County growth management process. A workshop meeting will be set for further discussion. MAYOR'S REPORT City Council Minutes Page 3 April 20, 1998 Following the Public Hearing, Mayor Julie McCulloch reported: · Council retreat -- Rescheduled from June 17 to June 24, 1998. · State of the City report -- Targeted for completion June 15, 1998, prior to June mid-year retreat; draft presentation to council June 1. STAFF REPORTS *See Written Report *City Clerk: City Clerk Pam Kolacy *City Attorney: City Attorney Tim McMahan *Public Works: Director Bob Wheeler *City Administrator: City Administrator Michael Hildt *Library_: Director Linnea Patrick 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. PUBLIC HEARINGS Amendments to Sections 17.76.060 of Chapter 17.76, Signs, of the Port Townsend Municipal Code (Open Record Public Hearing). At 7:20 p.m., Mr. Bruce Freeland, Director of Building & Community Development made the staff report. Mayor McCulloch opened the hearing to the public. There was no one speaking in favor and no one speaking against the amendments, and the Mayor closed the hearing to the public at 7:41 p.m. Council discussion: Discussion items included whether or not false facades should be allowed for the purpose of mounting signs above the roofline of the building. Mr. Freeland noted this was not an issue that had been heard by the Planning Commission, and indicated recommendations should be referred to them. ORDINANCE NO. 2637 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING SECTIONS 17.76.050 AND 060 OF CHAPTER 17.76, SIGNS OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM SIGN HEIGHT FOR BUILDINGS WITH 29,000 OR MORE GROSS FLOOR AREA City Council Minutes Page 4 April 20, 1998 FROM 17 FEET TO 28 FEET WITHIN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS; ALLOWING DOUBLE POLE SIGNS WITHIN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS; AND INCREASING THE MAXIMUM SIGN HEIGHT FOR MANUFACTURING ZONING DISTRICTS FROM 10 FEET TO 17 FEET The Mayor read the ordinance by rifle. 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. Mayor McCulloch noted a correction in Section 1, Finding 2: Change 30,000 feet to 29,000 feet (as in the title). Councilmember Shoulberg made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2637 as amended which was seconded by Councilmember Finnie. MOTION Jenks Vote separately on four different issues included in the proposed ordinance: 1) sign height for large buildings; 2) freestanding double pole and directory signs; 3) increase in allowed sign height in manufacturing zones; 4) maximum height for directory signs. SECOND Badame VOTE on amendment to the main motion passed by voice vote -- 4 in favor; Keith, Welch and Shoulberg opposed Procedural question: Whether or not the main motion could be amended. City Attorney McMahan suggested council vote on suspending Robert's Rules and then voting on the individual questions. MOTION SECOND VOTE Shoulberg Suspend Robert's Rules and vote on individual questions Finnie Unanimous, 7 in favor by voice vote ~ ISSUE#1 -- MOTION SECOND VOTE Shoulberg Increase maximum sign height for buildings of 29,000 sf from 17 to 28 feet. Finnie Failed by voice vote, 2 in favor; Keith, Jenks, Badame, Rambo, Welch opposed City Council Minutes Page 5 April 20, 1998 · ISSUE#2-- MOTION SECOND Discussion VOTE Badame Allow double pole signs in certain districts. Keith Mr. Rmnbo proposed removing the distinction in the sign code between directory and directional signs. Unanimous, 7 in favor by voice vote ISSUE #3 -- MOTION Rambo SECOND VOTE Increase maximum sign height in manufacturing districts from 10 to 17 feet. Keith Unanimous, 7 in favor by voice vote · ISSUE #4-- MOTION SECOND VOTE Jenks Decrease maximum directory sign height 17 to 12 feet Keith Unanimous, 7 in favor by voice vote MOTION Jenks SECOND Rambo AMENDMENT: Badame Direct the City Attorney to revise Ordinance 2637 to reflect council policy expressed in votes on the four components and return it to the next meeting on May 4. Include language to include double pole signs anywhere there is a reference to monument signs. SECOND Rambo VOTE on amended motion -- Unanimous, 7 in favor by voice vote MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED: Direct the City Attorney to redraft Ordinance 2637 to reflect the council policy direction as expressed by votes on the four components of Ordinance 2637 and include double pole signs wherever monument sign language appears. VOTE Unanimous, 7 in favor by roll call vote The public hearing was closed at 9:00 p.m. City Council Minutes Page 6 April 20, 1998 MOTION Keith SECOND Rambo VOTE Unanimous, 7 Return the discussion of Issue #1 (increasing allowable sign height for large buildings) from Ordinance 2637 to the May 4 meeting for council members general discussion, and at that time separate the issue of facade design from the issue of sign height restrictions, with the goal of giving clear direction to the City Attorney at that time. in favor by voice vote The meeting recessed at 9:15 p.m. and reconvened at 9:25 p.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 98-050 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A PUBLIC WORKS TRUST FUND CONSTRUCTION LOAN AGREEMENT FOR WATER SYSTEM PROJECTS NECESSARY TO MEET THE CT AND SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT REQUIREMENTS IN THE CITY AND TRI-AREA. Moved from the Consent Agenda. Mr. Bob LaCroix responded to questions. Councilmember Keith made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-050 which was seconded by Councilmember Welch and passed unanimously by voice vote. The Mayor requested direction from Council regarding adding a paragraph saying that unexpended portions of the funds could be used for related projects. MOTION SECOND VOTE Shoulberg Add a paragraph to the contract leaving the option open to add related projects subject to council approval Finnie Unanimous, 7 in favor by voice vote (will be added to the Scope of Work) NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 98-051 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE PORT TOWNSEND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AND NANCY BORINO TO PROVIDE TOURISM MARKETING COORDINATOR SERVICES City Council Minutes Page 7 April 20, 1998 Councilmember Keith made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-051 which was seconded by Councilmember Rambo, and after questioning of Tim Caldwell from the Chamber of commerce, by Councilmember Badame was passed unanimously by voice vote, 7 in favor. RESOLUTION NO. 98-052 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE NONPROFIT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1998 (In the amount of $19,013.) Councilmember Keith made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-052 which was seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously by voice vote, 7 in favor. RESOLUTION NO. 98-053 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY FARMERS MARKET, FOR THE USE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY FOR OPERATION OF THE PORT TOWNSEND FARMERS MARKET, ALLOWING THE MARKET TO OPERATE FROM 8:30 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. ON SATURDAYS FOR A 10-YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 20, 1998 Councilmember Keith made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No, 98-053 which was seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously by voice vote, 7 in favor. RESOLUTION NO. 98-054 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO BUSINESS TELEPHONE SYSTEMS (BTS) TO INSTALL AND IMPROVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS FOR CITY FACILITIES AMENDMENT: Attachment 1, Scope of Services, Page 2 of 4, first partial paragraph contain the insert "within and between all four buildings" after the phrase "provide full internal call transferability." Councilmember Keith made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-054 as amended which was seconded by Councilmember Welch and passed unanimously by voice vote, 7 in favor. City Council Minutes Page 8 April 20, 1998 ORDINANCE NO. 2638 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ADOPTING AN IMMEDIATE MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS FOR AND ISSUANCE OF ANY PERMIT OR APPROVAL CURRENTLY REQUIRED FOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES, TO BE EFFECTIVE FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS, SETTING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MORATORIUM, DIRECTING DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ORDINANCE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Mayor read the ordinance by title. City Attorney McMahan made the introduction. Mr. Welch noted a letter received this evening from Ellen Falconer on behalf of the independent community radio station KSER 90.7 FM. Mr. McMahan suggested adding language to specifically exclude local translators for commercial and public radio broadcast use. He also noted the public heating would be set for the June 15 council meeting. Councilmember Welch made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Jenks and passed unanimously by voice vote. Ms. Kolacy again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Welch made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2638 which was seconded by Councilmember Keith and passed unanimously, 7 in favor by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2639 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING SECTION 1.02.010, ADOPTION, CHAPTER 1.02, CODE ADOPTION, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, BY CHANGING THE NAME AND DESIGNATION OF THE PUBLISHER OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE FROM BOOK PUBLISHING COMPANY TO CODE PUBLISHING COMPANY 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 Keith 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. 2639 which was seconded by Councilmember Keith and passed unanimously, 7 in favor, by roll call vote. City Council Minutes Page 9 April 20, 1998 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING SECTION 13.22. 010, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, CHAPTER 13.22, SEWER CONNECTIONS OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PULLED FROM AGENDA. Mr. McMahan noted this item is pulled from tonight's agenda because of SEPA issues. ORDINANCE NO. 2640 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $150,000 TO THE LIBRARY FUND; AND AMENDING THE 1998 BUDGET; AND AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 FROM THE EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND TO THE LIBRARY FUND AND PROVIDING FOR REPAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST; MAKING FINDINGS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Mayor read the ordinance by title. Mr. Keith noted the Finance Committee unanimously recommends approval of this ordinance. 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 Rambo and passed unanimously by voice vote. Ms. Kolacy again read the ordinance by title. This action requires at least five days before adoption. Ordinance 2640 will be returned for action on May 4th. There was none. PUBLIC COMMENT COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION Councilmember Rambo discussed a citizen's request for action on a neighborhood stormwater issue. Mr. Shoulberg stated that the Utilities Committee will address the issue. Councilmember Keith noted that Ms. Falconer's letter requested action by council. Mr. Shoulberg will take up the issue regarding siting for a transducer with the Utilities Committee and draft a letter for council approval. City Council Minutes Page 10 April 20, 1998 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at 10.55 p.m., Mayor McCulloch adjourned the meeting. Attest: Pamela Kolacy City Clerk City Council Minutes Page 11 April 20, 1998