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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04061998 PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 6, 1998 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this sixth day of April, 1998, in the Port Townsend Community Center. Mayor Julie McCulloch called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Ted Shoulberg, Ian Keith, Kathryn Jenks, Mark Welch, Forrest Rainbo, Peter Badame, and Joe Finnie. Also present were City Clerk Pam Kolacy, City Attorney Timothy McMahan, BCD Director Bruce Freeland, Director of Public Works Bob Wheeler, Dave Peterson and Daniel Haufschild, Public Works, Library Director Linnea Patrick, and Sheila Avis, Minute Taker. There were none. INTRODUCTIONS and/or RECOGNITIONS PRIORITY PRESENTATION AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS The Mayor announced a 20 minute Executive Session 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. Councilmember Jenks pointed out the lengthy consent agenda and requested that henceforth items that engender discussion not be included on the consent agenda. Mayor McCulloch suggested the Government Operations Committee consider the subject and Councilmember Rambo noted the committee will discuss the matter. Councilmember Badame requested Item I be pulled from the Consent Agenda which was moved to Unfinished Business, Item B. The motion as amended passed unanimously, 7 in favor, by voice vote. Approval of Bills ,and Claims: The following vouchers/warrants are approved for payment: Voucher/Warrant numbers 62374 through 62643, $352,599.51 total. Approval Without Reading of Minutes from: March 24, 1998 and March 30, 1998 City Council Minutes Page 1 April 6, 1998 Approval of Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 98-033 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROPERTY USE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE LYNNESFIELD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTION NO. 98-034 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING ON A PETITION FOR A STREET VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 98-035 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AMENDMENTS TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT EXPIRATION DATES TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH CH2M HILL TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR GENERAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM PROJECTS, COMPLETION OF THE WATER SYSTEM PLAN AND PREPARATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE SEWER PLAN RESOLUTION NO. 98-036 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH NORTHWESTERN TERRITORIES, INC., REGARDING THE SURVEY OF STATE AQUATIC LANDS ADJACENT TO THE INNER HARBOR LINE AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO ISSUE WARRANTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 98-037 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A CALL FOR BIDS FOR WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS RESOLUTION NO. 98-038 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND TO CONTINUE TO ALLOW THE USE OF THE CITY'S PROPERTY AT WASHINGTON AND MONROE STREETS AS A SKATEBOARD RECREATION AREA UNTIL APRIL 15, 1999 Removed from the Consent Agenda to Unfinished Business, Item B: RESOLUTION NO. 98-039 ./1 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND City Council Minutes Page 2 April 6, 1998 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A LOW-INTEREST LOAN THROUGH THE PUBLIC WORKS TRUST FUND FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE GAINES STREET PUMP STATION AND THE SAN JUAN A VENUE TRUNK SEWER RESOLUTION NO. 98-040 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH POLARIS SURVEYING AND ENGINEERING TO DELINEATE THE GOLF COURSE WETLAND AND TO DESIGN AND SUPERVISE CONSTRUCTION OF UP TO FOUR DRIVE-POINT MONITORING WELLS IN THE VICINITY OF THE GOLF COURSE POND RESOLUTION NO. 98-041 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DOUGLAS MASON FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS BEGINNING APRIL 1, 1998 RESOLUTION NO. 98-042 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND APPROVING LICENSE TO USE PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY AND LOCATION AGREEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF FILMING A PORTION OF THE "SNOW FALLING ON CEDARS" MOVIE IN PORT TOWNSEND RESOLUTION NO. 98-043 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE PORT TOWNSEND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR OPERATION OF A VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER RESOLUTION NO. 98-044 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ESTABLISHING A POLICY OF ACTION MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 98-045 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT E. MURRAY AND ARDELLA F. MURRAY REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF LAND IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE TREASURER TO ISSUE WARRANTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE LAND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AGREEMENT City Council Minutes Page 3 April 6, 1998 Communications: 3-30-98 B. Wheeler, B. Freeland Staff Report - Interim Actions Related to Vacant Development Review Engineer Position 3-18-98 R. Sokol to J. McCulloch Comments from Port of P.T. regarding Non-Motorized Transportation Plan 3-23-98 State Dept. Of Health Approval of the Water Master Plan 3-19-98 J.M. Tuohael General thoughts on development 3-17-98 T Fitzsimmons to MOCCA (copy to JM) Waterman-Katz/Shoreline issue 3-19-98 L. & D. LaVigne Comp. Plan Zoning Change 3-30-98 H.G. Herrington (copy of his letter to The Initiative and Referendum process the Leader) 3-27-98 Hendrik Taatgen COPAB 2-23-98 Lloyd Cahoon to T. Durkan Shoreline Management Act/GMA integration 3-24-98 Peninsula Daily News Editorial Danger? Struggle over PT wall Fire Department Staff City Clerk Reports City Administrator City Attorney PUBLIC COMMENTS Robert Greenway, Farmer's Market Assoc.: supports relocation of Farmer's Market STANDING/AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS *See Written Report *Land Use. Councilmember Jenks March 26, 1998 (Regular Meetings: 1st Thursday/month, 1:00 p.m., Pope Marine Building) Discussion items: · Clearing and Grading · Bulk and Dimensional codes in commercial districts, re: maximum building size. City Council Minutes Page 4 April 6, 1998 ACTION ITEMS: · Committee recommends 3-0 to prepare contracts to be offered to Wick Dufford, Contract Hearings Examiner, and Irv Berteig, Contract Heatings Examiner pro-tem, for vote at the May 4, 1998 Council Meeting. · Set date for Washington Cities Insurance Authority (WCIA) to provide training to the Council Operations Committee. Tentative date -- at least 4 hours, time to be arranged, on May 14, 1998 or other date that week. · Clearing and Grading -- recommendations Jenks and Rambo in favor, Keith abstaining: 1) Direct BCD to pursue drafting of an ordinance addressing erosion and sedimentation in standards contained in the adopted Engineering Design Standards, to provide a triggering ordinance/permit requirement so the EDS may be implemented when no other permit is in place to do so. 2) Further, that the ordinance be prepared with special attention to exemptions and waivers. 3) Pursue educational facilitation. Set meeting -- April 13, 1998, 4:00 p.m., Joint HPC and Land Use Agenda: 1) I-A review to permit type change; further suggested changes to I-III permit types. 2) Code enforcement update; re: Port of Port Townsend, code enforcement letter and Sokol letter; 3) Continuation of discussion Set meeting -- May 7, 1998, 1:00 p.m., Pope Marine Building Agenda: Continue above discussions Action Item 1): MOTION Keith SECOND Jenks VOTE Held Approve selection of Wick Dufford as Contract Hearings Examiner, and Irv Berteig as Contract Hearings Examiner pro- tern Action Item 2): Set date for Washington Cities Insurance Authority (WCIA) to provide training to the Council Operations Committee. Tentative date -- at least 4 hours, time to be arranged, on May 14, 1998 or other date that week. CONSENSUS: Postpone for a couple of weeks Action Item 3): MOTION Shoulberg SECOND Keith VOTE Held Due to a full work plan do not go forward with the Clearing and Grading ordinance at this time, City Council Minutes Page 5 April 6, 1998 7:10 p.m. -- Proceeded with Public Hearings and New Business, Item A. 9:03 p.m. -- Continued the Land Use Committee Report. *Land Use. Councilmember Jenks (continued) April 2, 1998 Discussion items: · Bernie Arthur, Comp Plan zoning code actions · Maximum building size, bulk and dimensional Conclusions: · 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. · Vote 3-0 text amendment change of floor space in CI-MU to reduce by ½ to 15,000 sq feet, anything over to require a conditional use permit. ~ Vote 3-0 CII-MU (Community serving e.g, Keamey Street) -- be docketed for revision during Comp Plan amendments · Vote of 3-0 CII -- 75,000 sq. ft., if needed at all, what it should be. What is controlling factor in a particular zone. Freeland clarified that action would be to refer to the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing MOTION SECOND Discussion: VOTE Jenks Refer the proposal to the Planning Commission to change CI-MU to reduce to 15,000 square footage and to require a conditional use permit for larger spaces Keith Mr. Shoulberg asked Mr. Freeland how this would impact the workload. Mr. Freeland answered that it would be adding some hours, and would slow the overall package they are working on by 2 weeks or a month. Mr. Rambo recommended to expedite. Ms. Jenks said for the record, the Parking Code amendment should require little effort. Mr. Freeland explained it has to go the process of a SEPA review, etc, and it is more efficient to put it in with other changes. Held *Finance Committee. Councilmember Keith. March 18, 1998 (Regular Meetings: 2nd Tuesday/month, 10:00 a.m., Mayor's Office) Discussion items: · Review of estimates from Ballenas and from Blue Heron Construction for tenant improvements in the Waterman-Katz Building, Recommendation: Ballenas be selected for the job. March 27, 1998 City Council Minutes Page 6 April 6, 1998 Discussion items: · Lease contract review, for Waterman-Katz Building. Recommendation: Approval of contract with Ballenas for the lease of space within the Waterman- Katz Building. April 3, 1998 Discussion items: · Implementation of Council direction to borrow from the Equipment Rental Fund to fund capital improvements to the library and the fire station, Recommendation: · Same as motion: MOTION Keith Balance Dec-98 $ 290,000 8,062 8,062 Dec-99 290,000 16,124 30,000 46,124 Dec-00 260,000 14,456 40,000 54,456 Dec-01 220,000 12,232 100,000 100,000 Dec-02 120,000 6,672 120,000 126,672 SECOND Finnie VOTE Held That the Council authorize the borrowing of up to $290,000 from the equipment rental fund for Fire Department and Library projects to be repaid on approximately the following schedule: Interest Principal Payment If the Council approves capital projects for the existing Police station and City Hall, funding for all these projects will be combined in a Councilmanic bond. *Transportation. Councilmember Badame April 1, 1998 (Regular Meetings: 1 st Wednesday/month 3:00 p.m., Pope Marine Building) Discussion items: · Sheridan sidewalk project · Downtown parking · Intersections-- Water and Taylor Streets; Walnut & W Streets; Sims Way & Haines (WSDot) · Non-Motorized Transportation Plan · Transportation Improvement Process -- Committee review of annual draf~ in May, Council action in June. Set meeting -- April 8, 1998, 1:30 p.m., Mayor's Office Agenda: Downtown parking, collaborative brainstorming with PTPD, Main Street, Jefferson Transit, Chamber of Commerce, Department of Public Works. Set meeting -- May 6, 1998, 3:00 p.m., Pope Marine Park Utilities Committee. Councilmember Shoulberg March 17, 1997 City Council Minutes Page 7 April 6, 1998 Discussion items: · CH2M Hill contracts (See Consent Agenda) March 30, 1999 Discussion items: · Hiring of Development Review Engineer Recommendation: Immediately hire a temporary contract employee on an hourly basis -- not to exceed $25,000 for the remainder of 1998, pending completion of the organizational study. March 25, 1998 Discussion items: · Review of Comprehensive Water Plan for the City and out of service area. Public Hearing to be scheduled June 22, 1998, and recommendation for adoption on July 6, 1998. April 2, 1998 Discussion items: · Requests for Qualifications Set meeting -- April 27, 1998 12:00 Noon Government Operations Committee. Councilmember Forrest Rambo (Regular Meetings: 1 st Thursday/month, 4:00 p.m., Pope Marine Building) Meeting canceled. Will be rescheduled in next couple of weeks. Parks, Recreation and property_. Councilmember Welch April 1, 1998 (Regular Meetings: 3rd Wednesday/month, 12:00 noon, Chetzemoka House) Discussion items · Farmer's Market relocation to the parking lot behind City Hall. Storage of 3 city vehicles during that time. Recommendation: Allow relocation except for dates already booked by other events -- try it out and make changes in the lease until December 31, 1998. MOTION Welch SECOND Rambo VOTE Held Direct the City Attorney to redraft the Farmer's Market current lease to allow their use of the City Hall's parking lot on unoccupied Saturdays through December 31, 1998. PEG Update: Councilmember Welch Have posted the contract position for PEG Studio Coordinator which will be paid for out of the PEG access fees generated by the cable system; closing date is end of April. Public Safety_ Committee. Councilmember Finnie (Regular Meetings: 2nd Wednesday/month, Alternately 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Pope Marine City Council Minutes Page 8 April 6, 1998 Building) Discussion items: · COPAB Set meeting -- April 8, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Agenda: Status reports from thc Interim Police Chief on the Academy and volunteer program, and COPAB activity; recognize Officer Kristen Anderson's effort on behalf of the Police Academy volunteer program. Discussion ensued regarding status of the Flow Chart and Decision Tree. MOTION SECOND VOTE Keith Council approve the flow chart prepared by Councilmember Finnie and approve preparation of the PERT chart to accompany the flow chart Shoulberg Held MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Julie McCulloch reported: Meeting scheduled for April 8, 1998, 5:00 p.m., Pope Marine Building to include Councilmanic bonds for Police Station; added to agenda, public works portion of the CIP. Information for City Hall portion of Councilmanic bonds not yet complete and will be rescheduled. Referenced Department of Health March 23, 1998 letter in communications approving the City's Water System Plan. A significant landmark. · AWC Workshop on Performance Management Techniques, April 23, 1998. · Citizen's Academy two-thirds completed; the Academy meets Saturdays and Thursdays · Read her Mayor' s Report regarding "Petition to change our form of government." *See Written Report STAFF REPORTS *Fire Department: Assistant Fire Chief Tom Aumock *City_ Clerk: City Clerk Pam Kolacy *City_ Administrator: City Administrator Michael Hildt *City_ Attorney: City Attorney Tim McMahan *Public Works: Director Bob Wheeler *Building and Community_ Development: Director Bruce Freeland City Council Minutes Page 9 April 6, 1998 PUBLIC COMMENTS/QUESTIONS Mayor McCulloch opened the meeting for Public Comments/Questions. Madge Wallin Spoke regarding Communication listed on the Consent Agenda -- 3/24/98 Peninsula Daily News Editorial Danger? Struggle over PT Wall. Alan Youse Waterman-Katz. Favored breaking lease agreement Don Fristoe Waterman-Katz. Favored breaking lease agreement. 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. There were no comments. MOTION Keith Approve selection of Wick Dufford as Contract Hearings Examiner, and Irv Berteig as Contract Hearings Examiner pro- tern SECOND Jenks VOTE Unanimous, 7 in favor MOTION SECOND VOTE Shoulberg Due to a full work plan do not go forward with the Clearing and Grading ordinance at this time Keith Failed, 1 in favor; Jenks, Badamc, Keith, Rambo, Welch, Finnie opposed MOTION SECOND VOTE Jenks Refer the proposal to the Planning Commission to change CI-MU to reduce to 15,000 square footage and to require a conditional use permit for larger spaces Keith Unanimous, 7 in favor MOTION Keith That the Council authorize the borrowing of up to $290,000 from the equipment rental fund for Fire Department and Library projects to City Council Minutes Page 10 April 6, 1998 SECOND VOTE be repaid .... If the Council approves capital projects for the existing Police station and City Hall, funding for all these projects will be combined in a Councilmanic bond. Finnie Passed 6 in favor, Jenks opposed MOTION SECOND VOTE Welch Direct the City Attorney to redraft the Farmer's Market current lease to allow their use of the City Hall's parking lot on unoccupied Saturdays through December 31, 1998. Rambo Unanimous, 7 in favor MOTION SECOND VOTE Keith Council approve the flow chart prepared by Councilmember Finnie and approve preparation of the PERT chart to accompany the flow chart Shoulberg 6 in favor, Jenks opposed MOTION SECOND VOTE Jenks Direct BCD Director to draft a Clearing and Grading Ordinance for Council discussion Badame 6 in favor, Shoulberg opposed PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:10 p.m. A. Proposed Amendments to Chapter 17.72 pTMC (Parking) Staff Report -- BCD Director Freeland reported the amendment applies to the C-II zone only, which had a very high and aggressive amount of parking for these uses. He noted Staff had asked for a minimum parking requirement, but that the Planning Commission had requested not having a minimum. Staff Ouestions: Q Jenks Asked if sq. fi. or gross sq fl. A Freeland Gross sq. fi. of the building in the case of retail space in C-II zones. Where the code isn't specific, it is always interpreted this way. It is very standard to treat as gross. City Council Minutes Page 11 April 6, 1998 Q Badame A Freeland The issue here is for all parking codes, not this one classification. Mr. Finnie commented there is a very small number of small industrial code buildings. Asked why the Planning Commission had not wanted a minimum requirement. It is rare to build more than actually needed. The Planning Commission did not want to over regulate. He said Staff did not feel it was not a matter of great consequence. The Mayor opened the hearing to the Public: Those speaking in favor: Jeff Hamm, Mgr. Jefferson Transit Thought it a good move that will allow altemative modes of transportation. Thought 5 parking spaces per 1,000 foot of store alluded to by Mr. Freeland is adequate in his experience, and urged that ratio be looked at for all uses in town. Those speaking in opposition: None There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the hearing to the to Public. Council deliberation: Keith Indicated the Committee had also favored it and suggested amending the ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 2635 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING SECTION 17.72.080, MINIMUM PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS, CHAPTER 17.72 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, TO REDUCE THE MANDATORY PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN RETAIL LAND 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. 2635 which was seconded by Councilmember Keith. Mr. Keith made a motion to accept a friendly amendment to 17.72.080 Minimum Parking Space Requirements: "Retail, not otherwise listed -- not fewer than 1 per 300 sq. fi. gross floor area but not greater than a maximum of 1 per 200 sq. ft. gross floor area." The friendly amendment was City Council Minutes Page 12 April 6, 1998 accepted by Mr. Shoulberg. Ms. Jenks said for the record there are more code amendments coming before Council. Mr. Rambo asked if wording of the ordinance should be changed to "Minimum and Maximum." Mr. McMahan replied that it would not affect the ordinance. The amended motion passed by roll call vote, 6 in favor, Mr. Rambo opposed. B. Non-Motorized Transportation Plan The Mayor announced a workshop to consider the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan will be scheduled later. Mr. Badame asked that the Transportation Committee also include a tour. Staff Report -- Dave Peterson, City Engineer. The Mayor opened the heating to the public: Those speaking in favor: Greg McMillan, 35th and Sheridan Was run offthe road recently when walking Discovery, a ditch on one side and hill on the other. Suggested the Street Department bulldoze Discovery Road from Grant School to make a 3' wide path for school kids. He said the plan is wonderful, but there is an immediate need also. Lloyd Cahoom Manager, Port of Port Townsend Brought attention to and read the March 18, 1998 letter from Bob Sokol. Robert Greenway Wished we wouldn't have to wait 50 years. Will not allow his daughter to walk in places such as F Street. Suggested not waiting for sidewalks; make paths. Jeff Hamm, Mgr. Jefferson Transit, and citizen Safe, convenient access is critical with the Transit. Had concern for fate of Policies 1.8 and 1.9 walkways. Asked to reconsider sidewalks for residential areas with density of 5 or more houses per acre rather than 4 as recommended. The city does need cement sidewalks in many places in town. Sidewalks are all weather. A lot more money will be available to the City if they have an adopted Plan. Council questions of Mr. Hamm: Q Shoulberg Asked what funding sources he would take from. A Hamm There are good sources listed in the Plan. Is not recommending a radical City Council Minutes Page 13 April 6, 1998 Q Rambo A Hamm Q Finnie A Hamm realignment of REET. Asked regarding connections with Jefferson Transit. It makes more sense for Transit to lay out its routes. Now that the Comprehensive Plans are almost complete, Jefferson Transit, needs to come forward with its plan. What structure would you use for funding? Need to have a plan in place, and build in capital improvement plan. Then we would be qualified to go after those funds. He answered Mr. Finnie that multi- purpose uses will score more in Grant funding. Carol Cahill, Committee Member. Requested to recommend adoption. Encourage alternatives to the automobile; there is an increase in car traffic. Issues: · Had many requests for sidewalks. · Bicycle routes are minimal. Would like to have a city bike network. · Safe walk routes to school are a top priority. · Cooperation with Jefferson Transit is critical. · Encouraging use of the Park and Ride is critical. Urged to adopt and implement as soon as possible. Brenda McMillan Walker around town. Would like to see priority for safe walks to school. David McCulloch, Committee Member Urged to revisit local access street width; national standard is 5'. Think of next 50 years; urged to look at through your eyes as today, but as aging. It may not be accessible to children and seniors. Not a radical plan, but about safety. Can be incrementally implemented. Urged to look at Plan not as an extra, but an equal portion of City's Transportation Plan. Q Shoulberg A McCulloch Where did the committee look for funding. Was there no reallocation of funding priorities? ISTEA used in other things. He indicated larger amounts of money will be available. Richard Talbot, Committee Member Non-motorized travel -- recreation access around town. Not talking a lot of money; there are many sources. Set priorities. He suggested Council get behind the plan and juggle the funding. Tangible and intangible support -- volunteerism. Q Shoulberg Large developments can afford to pay. Did the committee consider single family homes? City Council Minutes Page 14 April 6, 1998 A Talbot It is not unreasonable to expect to consider single family homes. Michelle Sandoval, Committee Member Originally opposed to sidewalks, but encouraged to get behind sidewalks. Indicated it is a # 1 request and a # 1 deficit in selling real estate. Said there is coming a time when it will be important. "It's scary to send a 6 year old out; if there is a sidewalk, you can say, 'Stay on the sidewalk.'" Mentioned the enjoyability of walking through town. Frank Brou, Committee Member Safety of kids -- to and from school and after school. Plan provides corridors to recreational facilities after school. Dana Roberts, Committee Member and Citizen The plan makes it safer for drivers when sharing with non-motorized participants. Need to revise how we use public spaces. Particular focus -- interpersonal exchange, human and civic. How much easier and more open to greet and share when not in a powered vehicle. Builds community. Jim Rogers Urged to adopt. Will improve our quality of life. Get people out of cars and have a choice. Implement as quickly as possible. Tap volunteerism aspect. Madge Wallin Terrible to wait until another depression. Do an LID for sidewalks, if needed. Thinks trails are wonderful. A while ago a trail was started along Discovery Bay Road on the right hand side going out of town. Need to get to work on them. There were none speaking in opposition: CONSENSUS: Public Heating continued to Council Workshop April 27, 1998, 6:30 p.m., Pope Marine Building to final public comment. (To be preceded by a walking and vehicle tour, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m., April 27, 1998.) At 8:53 p.m. the Mayor declared the public heating continued to April 27, 1998, and called for a 10- minutes recess. The meeting then proceeded to continue committee reports. UNFINISHED BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 98-046 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC WORKS City Council Minutes Page 15 April 6, 1998 HIRING MORATORIUM FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS OR UNTIL THE ORGANIZATIONAL STUDY IS COMPLETED AND APPROVED, AND TO ALLOW SPECIFIC CONTRACT HIRES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS Councilmember Shoulberg made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-046 which was seconded by Councilmember Rambo. MOTION TO AMEND Jenks Also allow to advertise for a permanent Development Review Engineer SECOND Keith Discussion: Shoulberg unfair to applicants and staff until we know if there is a position. Question called by Keith VOTE Amendment failed 2 in favor, Badame, Rambo, Welch, Shoulberg, Finnie opposed MOTION TO AMEND Died for lack of second Keith Now Therefore, line 3 change from "whichever occurs last" to "whichever occurs first" The original motion passed by voice vote, 6 in favor, Councilmember Keith opposed. RESOLUTION NO. 98-039 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A LOW-INTEREST LOAN THROUGH THE PUBLIC WORKS TRUST FUND FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE GAINES STREET PUMP STATION AND THE SAN JUAN AVENUE TRUNK SEWER Public Works Director Wheeler explained the resolution. Discussion ensued. MOTION SECOND VOTE Shoulberg Refer application to the Committee of the Whole April 8, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. Rambo Unanimous, 7 in favor NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO.2635 Moved to Item A of Public Hearings. City Council Minutes Page 16 April 6, 1998 RESOLUTION NO. 98-047 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR LEASE TO RENT SPACE IN THE REDEVELOPED WATERMAN-KATZ BUILDING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE LEASE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND Councilmember Keith made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 98-047 which was seconded by Councilmember Badame. Discussion ensued. City Attorney McMahan noted the Letter of Commitment and declared there is great liability if the City does not do this. Councilmember Shoulberg called for the question. The resolution passed by voice vote 6 in favor, Councilmember Rambo dissenting. ORDINANCE NO. 2636 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING SECTION 3.37.010, GENERAL USE REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 3.37, POPE MARINE BUILDING USE, REGULATIONS AND CHARGES OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, ALLOWING RESERVATIONS OF THE POPE MARINE BUILDING BEYOND THREE DAYS UPON APPROVAL 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 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. 2636 which was seconded by Councilmember Welch. A motion was made by Councilmember Jenks to amend 3.37.010.E. of the ordinance from "or by the council as a whole" to "and by the council as a whole." The amendment died for lack of a second. The main motion passed unanimously, 7 in favor by roll call vote. PUBLIC COMMENT There was none. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION City Council Minutes Page 17 April 6, 1998 There was none. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 12:07 a.m. Mayor McCulloch recessed the meeting into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation with City Attomey Tim McMahan for 15 minutes. No action was taken. The meeting was reconvened at 12.25 a.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at 12:25 a.m., Mayor McCulloch adjourned the meeting. Attest: Pamela Kolacy City Clerk City Council Minutes Page 18 April 6, 1998