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Home My WebLink About06071999PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 7, 1999 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this seventh day of June, 1999, at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Forrest Rambo presiding. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmembers present at roll call were Joe Finnie, Allen Frank, Vern Garrison, Sydney Lipton, Geoff Masci, Forrest Rambo and Alan Youse. Staff members present were Acting City Manager Para Kolacy, City Attorney Tim McMahan, Interim BCD Director Bob Leedy, Public Works Director Bob Wheeler, Co-Acting Police Chiefs Kristen Anderson and Connor Daily. CORRESPONDENCE NOT PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED BY COUNCIL None. COMMITTEE AND BOARD AND LIAISON REPORTS Mr. Finnie reported on Hood Canal Coordinating Committee and Jefferson County Adult Higher Education Committee. Mr. Frank reported on Library Board and Finance Committee. Mr. Lipton reported on Wastewater Master Plan Task Force. Mr. Youse reported on SW Puget Sound ESA Subregion and Arts Commission. Mr. Masci reported on Transit Authority Board, Health Board, Marine Science Center, Jefferson County Facility Plan Group, Community Action Council Board and a Law and Justice meeting. Mr. Garrison reported on C-II Design Standards Mr. Rambo reported on C-II Design Standards, Transit Authority Board, Finance Committee, Peninsula Development Association Board and Hood Canal Bridge Replacement Stakeholders Committee. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mr. Rambo designated Mr. Bob LaCroix, Water Quality Manager and Mr. Bob Wheeler, Public Works Director to the representation roles on the Water Utilities Coordinating Council. City Council Minutes Page 1 June 7, 1999 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Ms. Kolacy, Acting City Manager, reported that administration is in almost daily contact with Mr. Timmons, City Manager. He will arrive on June 21, 1999. Mr. Wheeler, Public Works Director, reported on two memos regarding hiring a temporary meter reader and the condition of Quincy Street Dock. Mr. McMahan, City Attorney, introduced a "1 st touch" agenda item regarding two ordinances that will be submitted for the Council's consideration at the June 21 meeting. One is regarding Street Vendor's Application and License Fees and the other is regarding the SEPA Appeal Procedures -- Amendment for "Type V" Legislative Actions. He invited Council to call him with any questions. Mr. Legarsky, Finance Director, had hand outs for Council regarding proposed Councilmanic Bond "1 st touch". Mr. Frank corrected the staff memo regarding the Police Station repairs amount from $80,000 to $70,000. Mr. Frank requested that this item be put on June 21 Council agenda. PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE 2700 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND REPEALING CHAPTER 9.20, "MOBILE HOMES," OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE (PTMC); ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO VARIOUS SECTIONS AND TABLES CONTAINED IN TITLE 17, "ZONING," OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE (PTMC); DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CODIFY THE AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17 PTMC SET FORTH IN THIS ORDINANCE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; ALL IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 20.04.090 PTMC, "LAND USE CODE TEXT REVISIONS," AND THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1990, AS AMENDED (CHAPTER 35.70A RCW). Mr. Eric Toews, contract planner, presented the ordinance. He noted that the ordinance has two kinds of changes, including both non-substantive, clerical changes and substantive amendments which have policy implications. There was Council discussion during which Mr. Masci instructed staff to provide further written information reflecting the staff presentation to the Council before the next meeting. Mayor Rambo then opened the hearing for public testimony. Speaking in favor: None. City Council Minutes Page 2 dune 7, 1999 Speaking in opposition: Mr. Larry Crockett, General Manager of Port of Port Townsend, concerning allowable noise levels. Speaking neither in favor nor opposition: None. Mr. Masci moved for the first reading of Ordinance 2700. Mr. Frank seconded. Ms. Slayton read the ordinance by title. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (regarding items not on the agenda) Jim Rough: encouraged attendance at "The Post-Corporate World, A Talk on Sustainable Economics" and provided written information to the Council. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Masci moved for approval of the following items on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Youse seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Approval of Bills. Claims. and Warrants: Vouchers 67810 through 67922 in the amount of $321,398.88, Vouchers 67923 through 67995 in the amount orS116,065.29 and Vouchers 67999 through 68105 in the amount $43,835.62. Approval of minutes, without reading, from the regular meeting of May 17, 1999. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE 2697 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING SECTION 2.14.050, FUNCTION AND JURISDICTION, CHAPTER 2.14, HEARING EXAMINER, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, TO AUTHORIZE THE EXAMINER TO MAKE TYPE III PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITY DECISIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 17.78 PTMC Ms. Slayton read the ordinance by title. Mr. Masci moved for adoption of Ordinance 2697. Mr. Frank seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by roll call vote. ORDINANCE 2698 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 1.14.020, DEFINITIONS, CHAPTER 1.14, UNIFORM APPEAL PROCEDURE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS OF BUILDING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ND PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTORS, TO ADD TYPE I-A LAND USE DECISIONS AS "ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS" APPEALABLE TO THE PORT TOWNSEND HEARING EXAMINER City Council Minutes Page 3 dune 7, 1999 Ms. Slayton read the ordinance by title. Mr. Masci moved for adoption of Ordinance 2698. Mr. Frank seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by roll call vote. ORDINANCE 2699 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 20.01.040, PROJECT PERMIT APPLICATION FRAMEWORK, CHAPTER 20.01, LAND DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES, TO ESTABLISH A "TYPE I-A" APPEALABLE ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT CATEGORY; CLARIFYING THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS FOR SITE- SPECIFIC REZONES; AND ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC HEARING AND DECISION MAKING PROCESS FOR PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITY PERMITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 17.78 PTMC Ms. Slayton read the ordinance by title. Mr. Finnie moved for adoption of Ordinance 2699. Mr. Masci seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by roll call vote. RESOLUTION 99-033 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LITTLE & LITTLE CONSTRUCTION IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR REPAIR OF THE PORT TOWNSEND POLICE STATION FACILITY NOT TO EXCEED $9,000.00 Mr. Finnie moved for approval of Resolution 99-033. Mr. Masci seconded. Mr. Garrison then moved to amend Task 4 under "Scope of Services" to read "prepare spec package and solicit written competitive bids for each spec package". Mr. Lipton seconded. The motion to amend failed, 5-2, by voice vote with Mr. Frank, Mr. Masci, Mr. Youse, Mr. Finnie, and Mr. Rambo opposed. The motion for approval of Resolution 99-031 then carried, 6-1, by voice vote with Mr. Garrison opposed. ORDINANCE 2701 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING CHAPTER 9.24, ASSEMBLY REGULATIONS, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, ON AN INTERIM BASIS, TO LESSEN REGULATORY BURDENS ON SPECIAL EVENTS AND ASSEMBLIES, REDUCING THE PERMIT FEE, AND ENABLFNG THE CITY MANAGER TO WAIVE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS UNDER APPROPRIATE CIRCUMSTANCES Ms. Slayton read the ordinance by title. Mr. Masci moved to suspend the procedural rules and to "have the 1 st reading be considered the 2nd, and the 3rd by title only". Mr. Youse seconded. The motion carried, 6-1, by voice vote with Mr. Garrison opposed. Ms. Slayton read the ordinance by title again. Mr. Masci moved for adoption of Ordinance 2701. Mr. Youse seconded. City Council Minutes Page 4 dune 7, 1999 Public Comment: Carol Shiffman, Centrum, supported the ordinance and the creation of a task force. The motion carried, 6-1, by roll call vote with Mr. Garrison opposed. TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN (T.I.P.) Mr. Wheeler introduced the six year T.I.P. for Council's information only. Mr. Lipton directed staff to provide the legend for the T.I.P. the next time it is brought before the Council. NEW BUSINESS COUNCIL RULES & PROCEDURES Mr. Lipton moved to hold newly adopted Resolution 99-029 in abeyance. Mr. Youse seconded. After brief discussion, Mr. Masci noted that since the previously adopted rules have been repealed, the Council would be operating without any rules if this action were taken. Mr. Lipton withdrew the motion. Mr. Lipton then moved to review Resolution 99-029, Council Rules of Procedure, in the next 90 days at a workshop session with the new City Manager present. Mr. Masci seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:07 p.m. ~nr/~ ~lfiy:t~)n}-~onfidenti~{1 Receptionist / Clerical Assistant Attest: Pamela Kolacy, City City Council Minutes Page 5 June 7, 1999