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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05171999PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 17, 1999 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this seventeenth day of May, 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 presem at roll call were Joe Finnie, Allen Frank, Vern Garrison, Sydney Lipton, Geoff Masci, Forrest Rambo and Alan Youse. Staff members present were Interim City Manager Stan McNutt, City Attorney Tim McMahan, Public Works Director Bob Wheeler, Interim BCD Director Bob Leedy, and City Clerk Pam Kolacy. Mr. Frank requested an addition to the agenda. A discussion regarding the city's newspaper of record was added as 11 (E) under New Business. CORRESPONDENCE NOT PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED BY COUNCIL Jefferson Transit has requested a letter of support from the City to the Washington State Department of Transportation regarding the extension of the two way left turn lane on SR20 from Sherman Street to Hancock Street. Mayor Rambo requested feedback from councilmembers in regard to the issue. COMMITTEE AND BOARD AND LIAISON REPORTS Mr. Masci reported on the City/County meeting regarding Chimacum Creek estuary restoration funds. He moved that the City support the County's project to acquire the Cotton property and establish a county park which will be called the Chimacum Creek Estuary County Park. Mr. Youse seconded. The motion carded unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Mr. Frank reported on the May 5 Finance Committee meeting. He stated that staff will prepare a report for the next council meeting regarding possible councilmanic bond funding to repay the Equipment Rental Fund and facility planning. The Committee will meet again on Wednesday, May 19. Mr. Garrison reported on the Planning Commission meetings and C-II Design Standards Task Force, and the Sims Way Advisory Committee. Mr. Rambo asked if a deadline for comments on the Sims Way plan had been established; Mr. Garrison replied that the comment period would last approximately another six weeks, but more plans for public involvement were underway. Mr. Youse reported on the Water Resource Coordinating Committee meeting and the Arts Commission meeting. City Council Minutes Page 1 May 17, 1999 Mr. Finnie reported on the Higher Education Committee, summarizing the funding which will be forthcoming from the state. $432,000 of the $500,000 for distance learning will be applied to technology and staff, with the project on line for fall semester of the current year. Mr. Rambo reported on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting. He announced two appointments to the committee: Bill Medlicott as the at-large member and Judy Hoover as a member of an entity collecting the tax. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mr. Rambo reported on the Ichikawa town delegation to the Rhododendron Festival. He also noted David Timmons, the new City Manager will be in town next week for a few days of orientation. He will begin work permanently on June 21. He also proposed a brief session with the Council and Mr. Timmons at 6:00 p.m. on May 20. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. McNutt noted the March 24 study session will be held at City Hall. A sample moratorium ordinance supplied by the Rite is Wrong group will be forwarded to the C- II Design Standards Committee. Mr. McMahan reported that he is working on the Lodging Tax Advisory fund contracts; a letter to the Carousel Association is included in council packets. PRESENTATION Mr. Lloyd Skinner, Chairperson of the Washington Chapter of the American Planning Association Award Program presented an honor award to Mayor Rambo for the city's Non- Motorized Transportation. PROCLAMATION Mayor Rambo read a proclamation honoring the citizens who helped prepare the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan. City Engineer Dave Peterson also acknowledged Daniel Haufschild, David Fisher, Bob Wheeler, and the City Council and Mayor for their roles. APPOINTMENT OF NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mayor Rambo announced the appointment of members of the Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Committee: Jeff Hamm, Scott Walker, David McCulloch, Kay Harper, Frank Brou, Michelle Sandoval, Nancy Dorgan, Dana Roberts, and Kay Valdez. Mr. Masci moved for confirmation of the Mayor's appointees. Mr. Garrison seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. City Council Minutes Page 2 May 17, 1999 FIRE DEPARTMENT - EMS LEVY Interim Fire Chief Tom Aumock gave an informational first touch to council about the proposed EMS Levy which, if approved by council, will be proposed to the voters this fall. He answered several questions from council members. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (regarding items not on the agenda) Bill Medlicott: community events and participation Michelle Sandoval: community service day Tim Lambert: Mrs. Wallin's wall Dick Shipman: thanks for city assistance during Rhody Festival, particularly Police Dept. Bob Sokol: Sims Way improvements. Requested more information on stretch from Sheridan Street to Ferry Dock. Bill Maxwell: Library Board: Requests support for pay phone at Library. Dana Roberts: thanked Dave Peterson for work on Non-Motorized Transportation Plan Freda Fenn: building moratorium C-II commercial areas. Jeff Randall, City Planner, and Nik Worden of the Planning Commission reported on the progress of the C-II Design Standards Committee. Mr. Worden noted that the Planning Commission would hold a workshop on the issue at the second June meeting, have a public hearing on the proposed interim standards, and forward a recommendation to the council. Work will then go forward on permanent standards. He noted there was little support for a moratorium, that it could create ill will and may discourage needed improvements to current businesses as well as discouraging development. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Masci moved for approval of the following items on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Frank seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Approval of Bills, Claims, and Warrants: Vouchers 67614 through 67717 in the amount of $103,390.47 and Vouchers 67718 through 67809 in the amount of $122,246.37. Approval of minutes, without reading, from the regular meeting of May 3, 1999 and the special study session of May 10, 1999. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SPECIAL EVENTS FEES Councilmembers discussed setting a public hearing to discuss the issue of special events fees in Chapter 9.24 of the PTMC. Mr. Garrison moved to set aside the pending review and direct the City Attorney to bring a new ordinance forward repealing Section 9.24, Assembly Regulations, and proposing a more sensible alternative. After further discussion, the motion was withdrawn. City Council Minutes Page 3 May 17, 1999 Mr. Masci then moved that the City Attorney draft an ordinance repealing Section 9.24 and bring that forward to the next council meeting. Mr. Lipton seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. ORDINANCE 2696 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING CHAPTER 2.28, PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS FROM SEVEN TO NINE, AND CLARIFYING THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSION Mr. McMahan introduced the ordinance for the second reading. Mr. Garrison moved for adoption of Ordinance 2696. Mr. Masci seconded. Mr. Lipton moved to amend the motion by changing the last line in 2.28.101 "Membership" to read "At all times at least five members ....... " The amendment carried 6-1 by voice vote, with Mr. Finnie opposed. Mr. Masci then moved for approval of Ordinance 2696 as amended. Mr. Frank seconded. The motion carried 6-1 by roll call vote, with Mr. Finnie opposed. ORDINANCE 2695A AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING CHAPTER 2.04, PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL RULES, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF CITY COUNCIL RULES BY RESOLUTION AND IMPLEMENTING THE CHANGE TO COUNCIL- MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT Mr. Masci moved for approval of Ordinance 2695A. Mr. Frank seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by roll call vote. RESOLUTION 99-029 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, SETTING RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS, PUBLIC HEARINGS, LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS OR COMPLAINTS. Mr. Masci moved to adopt Resolution 99-029 with the minor revisions dated 5/13/99, and the modification in item 1.9, in line 5, of the word "press" to "media". Mr. Frank seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Mr. Youse then moved to reconsider the vote on adoption of Ordinance 2696. Mr. Lipton seconded. The motion for reconsideration carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. City Council Minutes Page 4 May 17, 1999 Mr. Youse then proposed to amend Ordinance 2696, by providing that in Section 2.28.010, "Membership," the last line read "At all times at least seven members of the commission shall be residents of the City of Port Townsend." Mr. Masci proposed a friendly amendment to strike the works "or Port Townsend urban growth area" from the end of the last sentence under 2.28.010 "Membership." The amendment was accepted by the maker of the motion. The motion as amended carried 4-3, by roll call vote, with Mr. Finnie, Mr. Rambo, and Mr. Garrison opposed. STORMWATER, WASTEWATER TASK FORCE APPOINTMENTS Mayor Rambo announced the following appointments: Stormwater Task Force: Councilmember Garrison, staff member Dave Peterson, citizen member Michael Anderson Wastewater Task Force: Councilmember Lipton, staff member John Merchant, and citizen Dyrk Lansdon. Mr. Lipton requested that Jack Molsness be added as a citizen member of the Wastewater Task Force. Mr. Masci moved to confirm the appointments as proposed. Mr. Frank seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS CITY MANAGER CONTRACT Mr. Masci moved to approve the City Manager Employment Agreement signed by Mr. David Timmons. Mr. Garrison seconded. Public Comment: Robert Greenway: appreciation for public input to selection process. The motion then carried, 6-1, by voice vote, with Mr. Lipton opposed. P.T. SWIM TEAM AGREEMENT Mr. Wheeler introduced the item as a first touch for information. PERSONAL WIRELESS FACILITIES ORDINANCES Mr. McMahan introduced the following three ordinances. 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 City Council Minutes Page 5 May 17, 1999 Mr. Masci moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2697. Mr. Youse seconded. The motion carded unanimously, 7-0, by voice 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 Mr. Masci moved to accept the first reading of Ordinance 2698. Mr. Garrison seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice 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 DECISIONMAKING PROCESS FOR PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITY PERMITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 17.78 PTMC Mr. Lipton suggested that footnote 1 on page 4 of the draft be expanded to clarify that Type III permits will be referred to the Hearings Examiner. Mr. McMahan will make that change to the final ordinance. Mr. Masci moved to accept the first reading of ordinance 2699. Mr. Finnie seconded. The motion carded unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. TITLE 17 AMENDMENTS - SET PUBLIC HEARING BCD Director Bob Leedy said that an open record public hearing has been noticed for the regular council meeting on June 7. Packet will be available for council members and the public some time next week. NEWSPAPER OF RECORD Mr. Frank moved that the staff be directed to move forward in developing a method of evaluating the city's newspaper of record. Mr. Youse seconded. Discussion included issues such as cost, timeliness, depth of coverage, and city circulation. Mr. McMahan noted that the public bidding statute would apply, with an RFP required and contract awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The motion carried, 7-0 by voice vote. City Council Minutes Page 6 May 17, 1999 Them was discussion of a task force including councilmembers and staff. Consensus was that it would be appropriate to turn over the staff to clarify an appropriate method of evaluation based on current statutes. Mr. McMahan was directed to bring back a proposal from staff regarding this issue. GENERAL INFORMATION PUBLIC WORKS TRUST FUND An information memo from Financial Analyst Gary Leaf was included in the council packet. Mr. Wheeler gave a brief explanation. COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING ADVISORY BOARD ORDINANCE Mr. McNutt introduced the ordinance as an informational first touch. He noted that additions would be made to the last sentence in (1) to add "as well as community policing programs" and in (3) to add "community policing". Mr. Youse suggested that the committee makeup be designated with 7 of the 9 members being city residents. Mr. McNutt noted that more feedback will be obtained at the next COPAB meeting. Public Comment: Sally Robbins, COPAB Chair, was present for questions. BI-MONTHLY METER READING Mr. Wheeler noted that this item will be examined in more depth after the new utility billing program is installed. No change is possible with the current system. Mr. Garrison expressed his opinion that the council meetings are lasting too long, and suggested lighter agendas or examination of any mitigating factors. Mr. Masci also suggested that the business meetings must be long enough to cover business at hand, but that the study sessions be limited in time. EXECUTIVE SESSION There was no executive session. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. Pamela Kolacy City Clerk City Council Minutes Page 7 May 17, 1999