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Home My WebLink About01191999 PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 19, 1999 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this Nineteenth day of January, 1999, at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Julie McCulloch presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Ted Shoulberg, Ian Keith, Kathryn Jenks, Mark Welch, Forrest Rambo, Peter Badame. Joe Finnie was excused. INTRODUCTIONS and/or RECOGNITIONS Della Walker, reappointed to the Historic Preservation Committee Pamela Bishop, newly appointed to the Historic Preservation Committee PRIORITY PRESENTATION Sister City Visit, High School Students -- postponed until February 1 Council Meeting AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS (Excluding Consent Agenda) There were none. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Badame made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda 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 66140 through 66202, and $238,825.77 total (1998 Exp.) ~ Voucher/Warrant numbers 66137 through 66241, and $323,690.53 total (1999 Exp.) Approval Without Reading of Minutes from: Regular Council meeting of January 4, 1999 numbers 66247 through 66293, numbers 66296 through 66332, Confirmation of Appointment: Eileen Price to the Library Board, filling an unexpired term to expire August 31, 2001 City Council Minutes Page i January 19. 1999 Approval of Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 99-004 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE NON-PROFIT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1999 RESOLUTION NO. 99-005 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND APPROVING THE 1999 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE PORT TOWNSEND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, FOR OPERATION OF A VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER RESOLUTION NO. 99-006 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND APPROVING THE 1999 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE PORT TOWNSEND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AND NANCY BORINO TO PROVIDE TOURISM MARKETING COORDINATOR SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. 99-007 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND DECLARING US FILTER THE SOLE SOURCE FOR FILTER UNDRAINS TO BE USED IN THE TRI-AREA WELL UPGRADES THEREBY AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT CALLING FOR BIDS City Council Minutes Page 2 January ! 9. ! 999 .. Communications: Date Author Topic Disposition 1-5-99 B. Bowen, A. Celebration of Martin Luther King's Birthday. For information Katzenbach, J. Marston, E. Ostern 12-31-98 Carol Shiffman Thanks for Lodging Tax Advisory Committee funds. For information 12-98 Solve 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge improvements. For information 1-12-99 Assoc. Washington Hotel Availability for 1999 City Legislative Action For information Cities Conference. 12-98 Sound Waves Article regarding Froggy Bottoms For information , 1-13-99 Dave Peterson, City Memo - Transportation Grants For information Engineer 1-99 Seattle Times Article on development For information Staff Public' Works Reports City Attorney City Clerk PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Lloyd Cahoon, representing the Port of Port Townsend. Supports signing a letter regarding removal of transfer span (to be addressed in committee reports). Mr. Erik Anderssen, Economic Development Council. Invitation to second public forum on higher education 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - STANDING/AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS Utilities Committee. Councilmember Shoulberg Set meeting -- Tuesday, January 26, 1999, 5:00 p.m. Agenda: Puget Power Franchise Agreement parks, Recreation and Propertyl Councilmember Welch · Draft letter for preliminary discussion -- Port Marina Expansion & Removal of Transfer Span. (Recommended by Parks, Recreation & Property Committee for Council approval. City Council Minutes Page 3 January 19. 1999 MOTION SECOND VOTE Mr. Welch TO DIRECT THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE LETTER TO THE STATE LEGISLATORS IN SUPPORT OF THE PORT OF PORT TOWNSEND'S MARINE EXPANSION PROJECT - FUNDING REQUEST TO REMOVE THE DERELICT TRANSFER SPAN DRAFTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY Mr. Shoulberg HELD UNTIL AFTER PUBLIC COMMENT Public Safety_ Committee. Councilmember Finnie No meeting Government Operations Committee.. Councilmember Rainbo No meeting Land Use. Councilmember Jenks No action items Finance Committee. Councilmember Keith Radio purchase fOr Police Department. Committee recommends funding entire purchase from Equipment Rental fund -- will act at next meeting Transportation. CouncilmemberBadame MOTION SECOND VOTE Mr. Badame AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OF ENHANCEMENT GRANT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATE FOR SIMS WAY OVERLAY AS OUTLINED IN CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Shoulberg HELD UNTIL AFTER PUBLIC COMMENT MOTION SECOND VOTE Mr. Badame AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF A T.I.P. BOARD PEDESTRIAN SAFETY GRANT APPLICATION AS OUTLINED IN CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Welch HELD UNTIL AFTER PUBLIC COMMENT MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Julie McCulloch reported: ,. Transition '99 workshop -- Thursday, January 21, 1999, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. City Council Minutes Page 4 January 19, 1999 · Councilmembers invited to Coast Guard ceremony for Point Saturday, January 23, 1999, 10:00 a.m., Union Wharf · Final budget document will be issued January 20, 1999 STAFF REPORTS Written reports included in council communications Bennett decommissioning, There was none. PUBLIC COMMENTS/QUESTIONS VOTE ON MOTIONS MADE DURING COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS MOTION SECOND Discussion VOTE Mr. Welch TO DIRECT THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE LETTER TO THE STATE LEGISLATORS IN SUPPORT OF THE PORT OF PORT TOWNSEND'S MARINE EXPANSION PROJECT - FUNDING REQUEST TO REMOVE THE DERELICT TRANSFER SPAN DRAFTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY Mr. Shoulberg Mr. Welch read the 7/28/97 survey into the record CARRIES 5 IN FAVOR BY VOICE VOTE, MS. JENKS ABSTAINING MOTION SECOND VOTE Mr. Badame AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OF ENHANCEMENT GRANT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATE FOR SIMS WAY OVERLAY AS OUTLINED IN CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Shoulberg CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY, 6 IN FAVOR BY VOICE VOTE MOTION SECOND VOTE Mr. Badame Mr. Welch CARRIES 4 OPPOSED AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF A T.I.P. BOARD PEDESTRIAN SAFETY GRANT APPLICATION AS OUTLINED IN CORRIgSPONDENCE TO 2 BY VOICE VOTE, MS. JENKS AND MR. RAMBO City Council Minutes Page 5 January 19, 1999 PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Personal Wireless Service Facilities Ordinance -- Open-Record Public Hearing Staff Report, Mr. Jeff Randall, Building & Community Development PUBLIC COMMENT There were none speaking in favor, none speaking in opposition, and none speaking either for or against. Mayor McCulloch closed the hearing to public comment. COUNCIL DISCUSSION Fees were discussed. City Attorney McMahan noted a fee schedule will be presented at the next council meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 2680 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 17.78, PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, TO THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, TO REGULATE THE LOCATION, PLACEMENT AND DESIGN AND SUCH FACILITIES 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 Welch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Ms. Kolacy again read the ordinance by title. MOTION Mr. Shoulberg SECOND Ms. Jenks FRIENDLY AMENDMENT Mr. Keith Discussion Mr. McMahan Council adopt Ordinance No. 2680 To Section 2(b) on Page 15 -- 17.78.040.2(b) to add language requiring a restrictive covenant as suggested by City Attorney McMahan. Clarified language -- "the property owner shall execute a restrictive covenant acknowledging their responsibility. The restrictive covenant shall be recorded with the Jefferson County Auditor's office." (To be added as the last sentence.) FRIENDLY AMENDMENT ACCEPTED BY BOTH MAKER AND SECONDER. City Council Minutes Page 6 danuary 19. ] 999 PROPOSED AMENDMENT Ms. Jenks Remove for purposes of further discussion, Section D in its entirety (Page 26) -- i.e., 17.78.100(D) including D.1. for the purpose of council discussion regarding cumulative impact issues. AMENDMENT WITHDRAWN by Ms. Jenks following discussion and comments by Mr. McMahan AMENDMENT Mr. Rambo Amend or exclude remote metering element as found in 17.78.020, subsection B7 (Page 10) Mr. Badame Second ACCEPTED AS FRIENDLY AMENDMENT VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED Carried unanimously, 6-0 by roll call vote Be Parks and Recreation Functional Plan -- Open-Record Public Hearing Public Works Director Bob Wheeler made the presentation. PUBLIC COMMENT Speaking in Favor: Mr. Jim Farmer, Fort Worden State Park Mr. Dana Roberts: suggested trail designation for parts of washed-out Cook Avenue Speaking in Opposition: Ms. Barbara McColgan, 1308 Jackson Street Include street ends for public access, wildlife corridors and views (Taft, Hudson) in open space inventory. Identify Golden Age Club as capital improvement project. Speaking neither for nor against: There were none. Mayor McCull°ch closed the hearing to public comment at 9:15 p.m.. ORDINANCE NO. 2681 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ADOPTING THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND 1999 PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE The Mayor read the ordinance by title. City Council Minutes Page 7 danuaryl9, 1999 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 Welch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Ms. Kolacy again read the ordinance by title. MOTION Mr. Welch SECOND Ms. Jenks FRIENDLY AMENDMENT Mr. Keith Council adopt Ordinance No. 2681 Add to the open space inventory street ends of Taft Street and Hudson Street (Page 413 and map on Page 49); then inventory other street ends to determine which should be added to the Plan. AMENDMENT Mr. Keith FRIENDLY AMENDMENT not accepted Add to the open space inventory on Page 413 and map on Page 49 the street ends on Taft and Hudson, and to indicate in the Plan the need for a future inventory of street ends that abut water for addition to the Plan Second Mr. Welch VOTE ON AMENDMENT CARRIES 4 - 2 BY VOICE BADAME OPPOSED AMENDMENT Ms. Jenks VOTE, COUNCILMEMBERS JENKS AND Amend the Parks Plan to say that street ends in the shorelines district as of January 19, 1999, be considered potential open space. Second Mr. Rambo ACCEPTED AS FRIENDLY AMENDMENT VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY, 6-0 BY ROLL CALL VOTE Ce This Public Hearing opened at 10:02 p.m. Surplus Property Policy -- Open-Record Public Hearing City Attorney McMahan made the introduction. Page 8 PUBLIC COMMENT Speaking in Favor: There were none. Speaking in Opposition: Ms. Barbara McColgan City Council Minutes danuary 19, 1999 Speaking neither for nor against: There were none. ORDINANCE NO. 2682 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 3.44, DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE DETERMINATION THAT PROPERTY IS SURPLUS TO THE CITY'S NEEDS, AND PROVIDING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY 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 Welch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Ms. Kolacy again read the ordinance by title. MOTION Mr. Shoulberg SECOND Mr. Welch AMENDMENT Mr. Keith Council adopt Ordinance No. 2682 Add to 3.44.050.C. "in the event there shall be no such utility, said funds shall be otherwise distributed as allowed by state saw" (add to end of paragraph); and add to 3.44.050 "C" and "D" "proceeds from the sale of capital property shall be used for capital purposes" ACCEPTED AS FRIENDLY AMENDMENT by maker and seconder FRIENDLY AMENDMENT Ms. Jenks Change "may" to "shall" at the end of the first line in "E" (City Council shall consider the need to impose...) FRIENDLY AMENDMENT ACCEPTED BY maker and seconder VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED Carries unanimously, 6-0 by roll call vote At 10.23 p.m. Mayor McCulloch recessed the meeting, and at 10:30 p.m. she again reconvened the meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was none. NEW BUSINESS City Council Minutes Page 9 January 19, 1999 ORDINANCE NO. 2680 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 17. 78, PERSONAL WIRELESS SER VICE FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, TO THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, TO REGULATE THE LOCATION, PLACEMENT AND DESIGN AND SUCH FACILITIES Moved forward to follow public hearing. (Passed un animously as amended by roll call vote.) ORDINANCE NO. 2681 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ADOPTING THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND 1999 PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Moved forward to follow public hearing. (Passed unanimously as amended by roll call vote.) ORDINANCE NO. 2682 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 3.44, DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE DETERMINATION THAT PROPER~ IS SURPLUS TO THE CITY'S NEEDS, AND PROVIDING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY Moved forward to follow public hearing. (Passed unanimously as amended by roll call vote.) ORDINANCE NO. 2683 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ADJUSTED SALARIES FOR CERTAIN CITY POSITIONS, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE 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 Rambo and passed unanimously by voice vote. Ms. Kolacy again read the ordinance by title. MOTION SECOND VOTE Mr. Shoulberg Council adopt Ordinance No. 2683 Mr. Keith Carries unanimously, 6-0 by roll call vote RESOLUTION NO. 99-008 CiO2 Council Minutes Page 10 January 19, 1999 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AND LOCAL UNION NO. 589 OF THE TEAMSTERS UNION FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE FOR THE PERIOD BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1999 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2002 Ms. Pam Kolacy made the introduction. MOTION SECOND VOTE Mr. Badame Council adopt Resolution No. 99-008 Mr. Keith Carries unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote There were none. PUBLIC COMMENT There was none. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION There was none. EXECUTIVE SESS ION ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at 11:04 p.m., Mayor McCulloch adjourned the meeting. Attest: Pamela Kolacy City Clerk City Council.Minutes Page 11 January 19, 1999