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Home My WebLink About01041999 PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 4, 1999 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this fourth day of January, 1999, at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Julie Mcculloch residing. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Peter Badame, Joe Finnie, Kathryn Jenks, lan Keith, Forrest Rambo, Ted Shoulberg, Mark Welch. Staff members present were City Attorney Tim McMahan, Interim City Administrator Stan McNutt, Public Works Director Bob Wheeler, and City Clerk Pam Kolacy INTRODUCTIONS AND/OR RECOGNITIONS Mayor McCulloch introduced Interim City Administrator Stan McNutt. Mr. McNutt will act first as Interim City Administrator and then as Interim/Transitional City Manager. PRIORITY PRESENTATION Mr. McNutt and Interim Police Chief Jake Evans presented an update on the City's plans for achieving Y2K compliance. Mr. McNutt suggested that the resolution regarding this topic be moved forward from the Consent Agenda for action at this time. RESOLUTION 99-001 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, REQUESTING THAT THE CITY ADMINISTRATION IMPLEMENT A STRATEGY TO ADDRESS THE "YEAR 2000" COMPUTER PROBLEM [Resolution moved forward from Consent Agenda] Motion: Second: Vote: Mr. Shoulberg moved for adoption of Resolution 99-001 Mr. Rambo seconded. Held until after public comment. Report: Architectural Conservation Assessment of City Hall - Susan Boyle, Wagner Architects Ms. Susan Boyle of Boyle-Wagner Architects presented a summary of her firm's assessment of the Jefferson County Historical Society's collection and facility. AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS (EXCLUDING CONSENT AGENDA) There were no changes proposed to the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA City Council Minutes Page 1 January 4, 1999 Mr. Welch moved for approval of the modified consent agenda. Mr. Rambo seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: The following warrants were approved for payment: Warrant numbers 66033 - 66136: total $262,024.62. Approval without reading of minutes from: Continued meeting of November 23, 1998 Special meeting of December 5, 1998 Regular meeting of December 21, 1998 Approval of Resolutions: RESOLUTION 99-001 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, REQUESTING THAT THE CITY ADMINISTRATION IMPLEMENT A STRATEGY TO ADDRESS THE "YEAR 2000" COMPUTER PROBLEM [Moved forward to priority presentation] RESOLUTION 99-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A UTILITY LATECOMER AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO RCW CHAPTER 35.91 AND PTMC CHAPTER 13.04 Approval of the following appointment: Julia Cochrane reappointment to Jefferson County Community Network, term ending December 2000 Communications: City Council Minutes Page 2 January 4, 1999 Date Author Topic Disposition 12-16-98 William Grace Sims Way Road Widening at P.T. Business Park Refer to Transportation Committee 12-21-98 Dixie Llewellin Supporting the work done by the engineering department. Information 12-8-98 Myra E. Bezuk Supporting the pool and the full time employees. Information Clarke 12-28-98 Sheila Spears, BCD Pending Land Use Cases. Information 12-18-98 Julie McCulloch, Ian Tri-Area/Gten Cove Special Study Concerns - Proposed Information Keith, and Ted Timing of SEPA Review. Shoulberg 12-29-98 Jane Rebelowski Commending R. Sears and J. Zimmer, Building Dept. Information 12-11-98 Residents of Towne Water Pressure improvement - thanks to Public Works Information Point 12-30-98 C. McNabb Reminder - Wastewater and Stormwater Tours Information 12-29-98 C. McNabb Public hearing - Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Information 12-2-98 P. Badame Minutes of the Transportation Committee Meeting Information PUBLIC COMMENTS Robert Greenway: Y2K Mr. Matt Ready: Y2K Ms.Nancy Sundler: Y2K Ms. Nancy Dorgan: Alleged violations by Rite Aid in Oregon. There was no further public comment. A vote was taken on the motion to adopt Resolution 99-001. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. The meeting recessed at 7:50 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:00 p.m. STANDING/AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS Utilities Committee: Councilmember Shoulberg No action items Parks, Recreation and Property_ Committee: Councilmember Welch Mr. Welch distributed Little and Little's proposal for assessment of needed City Hall improvements. He also noted that the Port's request for a letter of approval in regard to seeking legislative funds for the potential smantling of the transfer span would be considered by the committee at their next meeting. City Council Minutes Page 3 January 4, 1999 ,mmittee: Councilmember Finnie action items Government Operations Committee: Councilmember Rambo No action items Land Use Committee: Councilmember Jenks Requests formation of ad hoc committee to review commercial design standards. meeting. Will be discussed at next Finance Committee: Councilmember Keith No action items Transportation Committee: Councilmember Badame MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCulloch reminded councilmember and council candidates of the council retreat to be held on January 21 from 9 am to 3 pm. STAFF REPORTS (Written repons included in council communications) PUBLIC COMMENTS/QUESTIONS were no public comments VOTE ON MOTIONS MADE DURING COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS There were none. PUBLIC HEARING There were no public hearings. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE 2676 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING SECTION 1.06.010, NONCHARTER CODE CITY, CHAPTER 1.06, CITY CLASSIFICATION, FOR THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPLEMENT COUNCIL- MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Mayor McCulloch read the ordinance by title. an introduction by City Attorney Tim McMahan, Mr. Shoulberg moved that the first reading be considered City Council Minutes Page 4 January 4, 1999 second reading and the third reading be by title only. Mr. Keith seconded. by voice vote. Motion: Second: Vote: Mr. Shoulberg Move to adopt Ordinance 2676 Mr. Keith The motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by roll call vote. The motion carried unanimously, ORDINANCE 2677 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING AND REPEALING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR AND IMPLEMENT THE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT; TO ESTABLISH THE POSITION OF TRANSITIONAL CITY ADMINISTRATOR; TO CLARIFY THE POSITION OF CITY ATTORNEY; TO ESTABLISH THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF ALL CITY DEPARTMENTS BY THE CITY MANAGER; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Mayor McCulloch read the ordinance by title. Jenks moved that the first reading be considered the second, and the third be by title only. Mr. Keith :onded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Ms. Kolacy read the ordinance by title. Motion: Second: Ms. Jenks moved for approval of Ordinance 2677 Mr. Keith Amendment: Mr. Keith offered a friendly amendment to section 2.34.020A: strike all words after "planning activities" in the sentence. Maker and seconder agreed. Amendment: Second: Vote: Ms. Jenks proposed an amendment to Section 2.08.030: insert the words "subject to approval by majority vote of the city council" after "shall be appointed by the city manager". Mr. Shoulberg The motion to amend carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Vote: Approval of Ordinance 2677 as amended carried, 7-0, by roll call vote. ORDINANCE 2678 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING SECTION 3.36.020, City Council Minutes Page 5 danuary 4, 1999 PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITY BILLING SERVICE FEE SCHEDULE, PERMIT, APPLICATION AND APPEAL FEES CITY-ENGINEERED DESIGN DRAWINGS, WATER METER INSTALLATION, AND DOCUMENT AND LABOR COSTS OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE Mayor McCulloch read the ordinance by title. Mr. Shoulberg moved that the first reading be considered the second reading, and the third be by title only. Mr. Welch seconded. The motion for the readings carried unanimously by voice vote. Motion: Mr. Shoulberg moved for adoption of Ordinance 2678 Second: Mr. Welch Amendment: Mr. Keith offered a friendly amendment to reinstate the last sentence: "No inspection fee is charged for a street and development permit minor activities." The amendment was accepted by the maker and seconder. Discussion: Mr. Shoulberg requested that staff confirm that the exemption for small buildings has been adjusted to grow with inflation. Vote: The motion to adopt ordinance 2678 as amended carried unanimously, 7-0, by roll call vote. ORDINANCE 2679 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND REVISING AND ESTABLISHING THE FEES FOR THE RECREATION AND SWIMMING PROGRAMS, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 18, 1999 AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2618 Mayor McCulloch read the ordinance by title. Mr. Keith moved that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only. Mr. Welch seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by roll call vote. Motion: Mr. Keith moved for adoption of Ordinance 2679. Second: Mr. Welch seconded. Discussion: Mr. Rambo requested that "volunteer recognition fee" be explained. Mr. Wheeler will answer. Amendment: Mr. Rambo offered a friendly amendment that an explanatory line be added to show that the open gym fee applies per hour for the facility rather than per participant. The amendment was accepted by the maker and seconder. Vote: The motion to adopt Ordinance 2679 as amended carried unanimously, 7-0, by roll call vote. City Council Minutes Page 6 January 4, 1999 PUBLIC COMMENTS were no public comments. COUNCILMEMBERS' GENERAL DISCUSSION Mr. Finnie reminded councilmembers of cOmmunity forum scheduled at the Port Townsend Community Center on January 21 regarding higher education.. EXECUTIVE SESSION The council adjourned to executive session at 10:25. The subject under discussion was land acquisition. Staff members present were City Attorney Tim McMahan, Public Works Director Bob Wheeler and LID Coordinator Doug Mason. The meeting reconvened at 11:40 p.m to consider the following resolution: RESOLUTION 99-003 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH DANIEL WILLIAM HOLMES REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF LAND IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO ISSUE WARRANTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE LAND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGREEMENT Motion: Mr. Welch moved for adoption of Resolution 99-003. Mr. Rambo seconded. The motion carried unanimously 7-0, by voice vote. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 11:42 p.m. Pamela Kolacy i~'~' City Council Minutes Page 7 January 4, 1999