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Home My WebLink About03011999 PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 1, 1999 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this first day of March, 1999, at 6:30 in the Port Townsend Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Forrest Rambo presiding. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Mr. Finnie, Mr. Frank, Mr. Garrison, Mr. Lipton, Mr. Masci, Mr. Rambo, and Mr. Youse. Also present were Interim City Manager Stan McNutt, City Attorney Tim McMahan, Public Works Director Bob Wheeler, Interim Police Chief Jake Evans, and City Clerk Pam Kolacy. CORRESPONDENCE NOT PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED BY COUNCIL Correspondence received from Mr. Peter Albrecht was referred to the Parks Board COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Rambo stated that a letter of support had been written in support of the the Port Townsend School District 21 st Century Community Learning Centers Program application. The letter will be distributed in the next council packet. The Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization will be forming two subcommittees regarding the Hood Canal Bridge closure; interested council members should contact Mayor Rambo. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Council Rules Resolution: awaiting discussion and suggestions from council and staff. Copies available from the City Clerk. Council packets: Mr. McNutt asked for council consensus that packets will be made available at noon the Friday prior to Monday meetings. If council members cannot pick up the packet, they will contact the clerk's office for delivery or other special arrangement. City Council Minutes Page 1 March 1, 1999 Mr. McMahan announced that Council member Youse has taken steps to remedy the issues raised because of his wife being employed by the city. He and his wife have entered into a separate property agreement which has been referred to the State Attorney General's office and is being reviewed by that office in conjunction with the State Auditor's office. Regarding the formal request about whether or not Mr. Rambo may legally chair the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, in light of recent legislation, this also could be an issue with the auditor. That question has also been referred to the state attorney general's office. Other announcements: Mayor Rambo noted that a representative from our sister city, Ichikawa, Japan, will be visiting Port Townsend on March 12. Mr. Finnie announced that Ellen Saunders, Executive Director of the Washington Work Force Training Board, will be at the P.T. Community Center on March 12 at noon to discuss grants and distance learning. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Mr. Don McDaniel - President of Economic Development Council. Mr. David Wren - re budget matters Ms. Joan Fabian - Boiler Room - announced open house Mr. Robert Greenway - Eastern Washington University survey team Mr. Eric Larson - County Court issue Mr. David Wren Mr. Laurie Stewart - city advisory committee/golf course CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Masci moved for approval of the following bills, claims, and warrants. Mr. Frank seconded: Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants: Voucher warrants 66731 through 66793 and 66799 through 66889 in the amount of $177,452.16. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Mr. Masci moved for approval of the following item on the consent agenda. Mr. Lipton seconded. Approval without reading of minutes from regular meeting on February_ 16, 1999. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE 2690 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1564 AND GRANTING AN 18 MONTH EXTENSION OF THE ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FRANCHISE TO PUGET SOUND ENERGY, UNDER ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1564 City Council Minutes Page 2 March 1, 1999 Mr. Masci moved for adoption of Ordinance 2690. Mr. Finnie seconded. Gary Leaf, Public Works Financial Analyst, introduced the ordinance. Mr. McMahan noted that Puget Sound Energy concurred with the proposal for an 18-month extension, but would like the opportunity to comment on the city's consultant report. After brief discussion, the motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by roll call vote. COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION Draft committee assignments were discussed further. City Manager McNutt reviewed the committee/liaison system in detail. Mr. Masci moved for consensus on committee/liaison system as proposed by Mr. McNutt. Mr. Garrison seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. REGIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT (WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY) City Attorney McMahan provided additional material on proposed regional services cost allocation for 1999. He also noted that Commissioner Richard Wojt and Mr. Gary Rowe will attend the council meeting on March 15 to answer questions about the agreement. CONTRACT - INTERIM CITY MANAGER Mr. Masci moved that the mayor be authorized to enter into a contract with Waldron Resources for Interim City Manager services to include a rate of $45.00 per hour and a housing stipend of $300.00 per month, prorated, effective February 17, 1999. Mr. Finnie seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote (Council member Garrison was not present for the vote). NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION 99-018 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE BOILER ROOM FOR 1999 CONTRACT SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,458.00 Public Comment: Mr. Bruce Marston on behalf of the Boiler Room. Mr. Masci moved for approval of Resolution No. 99-018. Mr. Lipton seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. City Council Minutes Page 3 March 1, 1999 RESOLUTION NO. 99-019 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH BERGITA HOUSE FOR 1999 CONTRACT SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,458.00 Public Comment: Marilyn Sterbick representing Bergita House Mr. Masci moved for approval of Resolution 99-019. Mr. Frank seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. APPOINTMENT OF WCIA BOARD REPRESENTATIVE Mr. McNutt recommended that the chief administrative officer (City Manager) be appointed as the board representative for the Washington Cities Insurance Authority. Mr. Masci moved to appoint the City Manager as WCIA Board representative. Mr. Youse seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. RATIFICATION OF CLEAN WATER GRANT APPLICATION, STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN APPLICATION Mr. Wheeler noted that the city does not have to apply for the state revolving loan funds; a call from the state confirmed that the city can accept the funds granted last year which were not used. Mr. Finnie moved to ratify the application for grant funds in concurrence with the consensus from the study session to agree with the application for funds. Mr. Masci seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Mr. Garrison moved for approval to modify existing loan application and extend to December 1999 for the state revolving fund. Mr. Masci seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING SECTIONS · 190, TWO HOUR PARKING, AND SECTION. 194, FIFTEEN MINUTE PARKING, CHAPTER 10.04, PARKING, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ADD DESIGNATED STREETS AND PARKING SPACES NEEDED BY BUSINESS PATRONS FOR TWO HOUR AND FIFTEEN MINUTE PARKING The ordinance was introduced by Mr. McMahan, for information only. First reading scheduled for the regular meeting of March 15. City Council Minutes Page 4 March 1, 1999 Public comment: Madge Wallin Don McDaniel - Puget Sound Energy John Ebner EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting adjourned to executive session at 8:50 for discussion of labor negotiations, personnel issues and pending litigation. Staff present were Interim City Manager Stan McNutt and City Attorney Tim McMahan. The executive session concluded and the meeting reconvened at 9:50 p.m. No action was taken. NEXT MEETING DATE The next meeting will be a study session on March 8, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. to be held at the Port Townsend Community Center. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:52 p.m. Pamela Kolacy City Clerk City Council Minutes Page 5 March 1, 1999