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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12131999PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF DECEMBER 13, 1999 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this thirteenth day of December, 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 Allen Frank, Vem Garrison, Joe Finnie, Syd Lipton, Geoff Masci, Forrest Rambo and Alan Youse. Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Clerk Pam Kolacy, Interim City Attorney Steve Olsen, Finance Director Michael Legarsky, and Planner Jeff Randall.. CORRESPONDENCE NOT PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED BY COUNCIL None noted. COMMITTEE AND BOARD & LIAISON REPORTS Mr. Finnie: Public Safety Committee; Higher Education Committee. Mr. Frank: Finance Committee. Noted the committee recommends adoption of the year 2000 budget by fund and adoption of the 1999 supplemental budget requests. A council budget message must also be crafted; Mr. Youse: Arts Commission Mr. Masci: Law & Justice, Transit Board Mr. Garrison: Parks & Recreation Commission PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Rambo reported on various aspects of transit funding. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Timmons announced the appointment of Planner Jeff Randall to the position of Building & Community Director beginning on January 1, 2000. He also stated that the City Manager, Clerk and City Attorney will be moving to the Waterman & Katz Building in January. Building & Community Development and Public Works will occupy the third floor in order to improve accessibility and streamline the permit process. He also noted that a proposal has been received from the Jefferson County Historical Society to use the first floor and basement. Public Works and BCD departments are preparing a feasibility study for the various carousel City Council Minutes Page 1 December 13, 1999 The police are planning to move back to the refurbished station the week of December 20. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Non-agenda items) Herb Herrington: Ferry cuts and hospital transportation; utility rates and property taxes Yvonne Starkey: Port Townsend Swim Team; thanks for renewing contract, update on activities. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE 2725 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2000 Motion: Mr. Masci moved to suspend council rules and consider the first reading to be the second reading, and the third by title only. Mr. Garrison seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Mr. Finnie noted that he had discussed his questions from the last meeting with Mr. Timmons and Mr. Legarsky, regarding meeting current level of service on permits based on reduction in staff, and that he is now completely satisfied. Motion: Mr. Frank moved to approve the General Fund appropriation in the amount of $5,454,224. Mr. Finnie seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Motion: Mr. Frank moved to approve the Drug Enforcement & Education appropriation in the amount of $5,000. Mr. Masci seconded. The motion carded unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Motion: Mr. Frank moved to approve the Contingency appropriation in the amount of $0.00. Mr. Finnie seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Motion: Mr. Frank moved to approve the Street Fund appropriation in the amount of $1,071,698. Mr. Finnie seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Motion: Mr. Frank moved to approve the Lodging Tax appropriation in the amount of $264,050.00 Mr. Finnie seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Motion: Mr. Frank moved to approve the Community Development Block Grant appropriation of $0.00. Mr. Finnie seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. City Council Minutes Page 2 December 13, 1999 Motion: Mr. Frank moved to approve the System Development Charges appropriation of $324,000. Mr. Finnie seconded. The motion carried unanimously, Motion: Mr. Frank moved to approve the G.O. Debt Service appropriation of $190,701. Mr. Finnie seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Motion: Mr. Frank moved to approve the LID #1 appropriation of $42,700. Mr. Finnie seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice 'vote. Motion: Mr. Frank moved to approve the LID Guaranty appropriation of $16,755. Mr. Garrison seconded. The motion carded unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Motion: Mr. Frank moved to approve the Capital Improvement appropriation of $845,600. Mr. Finnie seconded. The motion carded unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Motion: Mr. Frank moved to approve the Water/Sewer Utility appropriation of $6,622,559. Mr. Finnie seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Motion: Mr. Frank moved to approve the Stormwater Utility appropriation of $355,866. Mr. Garrison seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Motion: Mr. Frank moved to approve the Solid Waste Utility appropriation of $1,112,662. Mr. Finnie seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Motion: Mr. Frank moved to approve the Transmission Line Replacement appropriation of $150,000. Mr. Finnie seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Motion: Mr. Frank moved to approve the 1978 Water Bond Redemption appropriation of $23,500. Mr. Finnie seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Motion: Mr. Frank moved to approve the 1992/98 Water/Sewer Bond Redemption appropriation of $656,930. Mr. Finnie seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Motion: Mr. Frank moved to approve the Equipment Rental appropriation of $339,441.00. Mr. Finnie seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Motion: Mr. Frank moved to approve the Firemen's Pension appropriation of $62,000. Mr. Finnie seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Motion: Mr. Frank moved for adoption of Ordinance 2725. Mr. Masci seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by roll call vote. City Council Minutes Page 3 December 13, 1999 ORDINANCE 2726 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING CHAPTER TABLE 17.22.030 MARINE-RELATED AND MANUFACTURING ZONING DISTRICTS - BULK, DIMENSIONAL AND DENSITY REQUIREMENTS AND CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 17.27 BOAT HAVEN HEIGHT OVERLAY DISTRICT, TO THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PERMIT A LIMITED NUMBER OF BUILDINGS OVER 50 FEET IN HEIGHT IN THE NORTHWEST PORTION OF M-II(A) BOAT HAVEN MARINE RELATED AND MANUFACTURING ZONING DISTRICT Planner Jeff Randall did the staff presentation of the volume concept contained in the ordinance, noting that it will create a port overlay district and allow certain buildings to exceed 50 feet, but none to exceed 75. He then noted the following typographical errors in the ordinance: "Table" in the title should be in uppercase letters. In finding #23, "water-depended" should be "water-dependant" Top of page 8 should read "to accommodate the large vessels transported by the Port's enhanced haulout travel lift" The legal description of the district will be corrected Subsection "A" in 17.27.030: Add "maximum building height shall be measured as defined by PTMC Section 17.08.020, "Building height". Mr. Timmons then provided written material from the neighborhood group whose views will be affected regarding suggested additions to the design standards. He noted that it was asked that they be considered as amendments to the ordinance under 17.27.050. Motion: Mr. Garrison moved to suspend council rules and that the first reading be considered the second reading and the third be by title only. Mr. Masci seconded. The motion carded 6-1 by voice vote, -with Mr. Lipton opposed. Motion: Mr. Garrison then moved for adoption of Ordinance 2627 with corrections and amendments noted during the staff presentation. Mr. Frank seconded. Mr. Lipton asked for consideration of the questions in Mr. Boothroyd's design standards proposal. Motion: Mr. Lipton moved to establish a basis of 75 foot above sea level for maximum building height. The motion died for lack of a second. Mayor Rambo suggested a two minutes break to allow the council to read the suggestions just City Council Minutes Page 4 December 13, 1999 distributed. He added that he would open the meeting to public comment after the break. Public comment: Larry Crockett, General Manager, Port of Port Townsend. Urged adoption of the ordinance as presented with the minor changes noted. Jim Marshall: asked the council to take the time to consider additional criteria. He stated the people who have opposed the amendment have not been unreasonable or irrational. He noted that he does not see the final ordinance as a compromise, but as giving Platypus Marine and Townsend Bay Marine everything they want. John Ebner: may have clarification question later. William Boothroyd: He does not feel the volume concept is a compromise. Jerry Osborne: has attended every meeting where the issue was discussed. He stated the proposed additional criteria may not qualify as amendments but are good thoughts and feels the council is not really hearing people. He stated he feels they have been indulged but he senses a rush to get through and approve this. Don Miller: asks the council to seriously consider the proposals. The city is providing the port the opportunity to raise revenue. John Ebner: recommended that the items in 17.27.030 C (3) either be stricken or somehow incorporated into the prior verbiage so they are included within the 75 foot height limit or the cubic definition of the building. He urged a second look at design criteria and technical aspects. He stated he would like the ordinance not to be adopted and come back with one more suitable. There were no further public comments. In answer to a question from Mr. Lipton, Mr. Randall noted that the conceptual ordinance was forwarded to DCTED prior to October 8 and that that proposal was in excess of this one so the legal notice requirements have been satisfied. Motion: Mr. Lipton moved to amend the main motion to require all mechanical equipment on the exterior of the roof should not exceed the height of the ridge. Mr. Youse seconded. Mr. Masci suggested that a modification to 17.27.050 (A) to remove "when possible" before the first sentence. Then they would have to be on the ground or lower than 50 feet. Mr. Lipton agreed that that would address his concern. Mr. Lipton then withdrew his motion. City Council Minutes Page 5 December 13, 1999 Mr. Youse moved that the rooftop mechanical elements, etc. shall be located on the ground unless it can be demonstrated to the decision maker that it is an impractical difficulty or unnecessary hardship but in no case shall mechanical equipment exceed the maximum height allowance of 75 feet. Mr. Masci seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Vote on the main motion: The motion to adopt ordinance 2726 as amended then carried, 6-1, by roll call vote, with Mr. Lipton dissenting. Mr. Garrison suggested the formation of a citizen task force to discuss design standards for buildings in this district. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION 99-088 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH CBM TO EXTEND THE CUSTODIAL SERVICES CONTRACT Mr. Timmons introduced the resolution Motion: Mr. Masci moved to adopt Resolution 99-088. Mr. Finnie seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by roll call vote. PROPOSED FEE CHANGES The item was presented as a first touch, with a public hearing scheduled for December 20. Mr. Masci requested a comparison with Labor & Industry and Medicare fee schedules for emergency medical services fees. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Rambo announced an executive session regarding a personnel issue. The session was expected to last approximately 20 minutes, with no action anticipated. The council went into executive session at 8:44 p.m. RECONVENE The meeting reconvened at 9:25 p.m. No action was taken ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p.m. City Council Minutes Page 6 December 13, 1999 ATTEST: Pamela Kolacy, CMC City Clerk City Council Minutes Page 7 December 13, I999