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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11011999PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 1, 1999 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this first day of November, 1999, at 6:32 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, Sydney Lipton, Geoff Masci and Forrest Rambo. Joe Finnie and Alan Youse were excused (Mr. Youse arrived later in the meeting.) Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Clerk Pam Kolacy, Interim City Attomey Steve Olsen, Building & Community Director Bob Leedy, Planner Judy Surber, and Public Works Director Bob Wheeler. CORRESPONDENCE NOT PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED BY COUNCIL Mr. Rambo noted the receipt of a letter from Donna Gregory regarding the Epling Street Vacation. COMMITTEE AND BOARD & LIAISON REPORTS Mr. Frank: Finance Committee, County UGA Planning Workshop, Library Board, Finance Committee Mr. Lipton: Puget Sound Energy franchise committee, Marine Resources Committee, Solid Waste Committee Mr. Macsi: Transit meeting, Public Safety, County Planning, Health Board Mr. Garrison: County aquatic center committee PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mr. Rambo reported on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting and announced that a vacancy exists on the Planning Commission. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Noise Ordinance Task Group: Mr. Timmons suggested charging the Community Oriented Policing Advisory Group with research on the issue of noise ordinances and development of a draft noise ordinance for review and discussion by the council. Motion: Mr. Masci moved that the council task COPAB with construction of a noise ordinance City Council Minutes Page 1 November 1, 1999 and give them broad powers to seek information throughout the community. Mr. Lipton seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 5-0. Interim City Attorney: Mr. Steve Olsen of Bainbridge Island will act as interim city attorney. He will attend council meetings and probably spend one day a week in Port Townsend. Budget 2000: The City Manager's preliminary budget has been filed in the Clerk's Office. One unfilled staff position has been removed - Development Review Engineer. The Finance Committee will meet this week and develop agenda items for discussion. SEPA Ordinance: Mr. Timmons requested that the council consider delaying a public hearing on the SEPA threshold amendments until after the budget is done; issues can then be discussed at a public workshop. Motion: Mr. Masci moved to postpone the proposed public workshop on SEPA until after the first of the year. Mr. Frank seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 5-0, by voice vote. Professional services agreements/AGI Technologies: OGWs Pipeline and Lords Lake projects. Mr. Timmons introduced the contracts. Motion to suspend council rules: Mr. Masci then moved to suspend the rules and vote on the resolutions this evening. Mr. Frank seconded. The motion to suspend council rules carried, 4-1, with Mr. Lipton opposed. Motion: Mr. Masci then moved for approval of the following Resolutions. Mr. Frank seconded. Amendment: Mr. Garrison proposed to amend resolution 99-073 to leave out the third "Whereas" referring to increasing focus on salmon and the Endangered Species Act. Mr. Masci seconded. The motion to amend carded unanimously, 5-0, by voice vote. Vote on Main Motion: The vote on the main motion was then taken and carried unanimously, 5-0, by voice vote. RESOLUTION 99-073 (as amended) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AGI TECHNOLOGIES TO PROVIDE AN EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVES FOR INCREASING THE CAPACITY OF LORDS LAKE AND TO PREPARE DESIGN LEVEL COST ESTIMATES RESOLUTION 99-074 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AGI TECHNOLOGIES TO PROVIDE A GEOLOGIC HAZARDS ASSESSMENT OF THE OLYMPIC GRAVITY WATER SYSTEM (OGWS) PIPELINE City Council Minutes Page 2 November 1, 1999 At this point, Mr. Frank brought up the stoplight warrant issue and asked Mr. Timmons for a report. Mr. Timmons noted that public meetings would be held for citizen input, and that a dialogue has been begun with the district Washington State Dept. Of Transportation office. A resolution will be presented at a future council meeting, and when approved, will be forwarded to the legislature. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (regarding items not on the agenda) Nancy Dorgan: Requests public dialogue, particularly on Comprehensive Plan amendments John Ebner: representing COPAB; regarding noise ordinance Marilyn Muller: Opposes raising SEPA threshold Freda Fenn: SEPA, zoning, appearance of fairness and conflict of interest Mr. Youse arrived at 7:35 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING Street Vacation Application LUP99-69 Mci and Erica Epling (continued) Mr. Leedy presented the project and referred to the requested memo from City Engineer Dave Peterson regarding council's questions about future use by the city of the affected property. He noted that the staff recommendation remained denial without prejudice. The proponent, Mr. Epling then spoke in favor of the application. The council members requested photographs, topographic maps, improved vicinity maps, and considered site visits. The stated consensus was that there was not enough information for a decision. Motion: Mr. Masci moved that the hearing be continued to the November 29 meeting. Mr. Lipton seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 5-0, by voice vote. Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code Amendments Mr. Garrison recused himself due to his financial interest in one of the proposals and left the meeting He did not return. Planner Judy Surber presented the amendments in groups for public comment. The first group included: A) Kilham Rezone; B) Thorsen/Brooks Rezone; C) Revisions to the Northerly Boundary of the Downtown C-III Historic Commercial Zoning District. All three were determined by the Planning Commission to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. City Council Minutes Page 3 November 1, 1999 Mayor Rambo opened the public hearing on the first three amendments. Speaking in favor: None Speaking in opposition: None Speaking neither for nor against: Nancy Dorgan: Spoke regarding the Planning Commission process. RECESS Mayor Rambo called for a brief recess at 8:47 p.m. for the purpose of a break. The meeting was reconvened at 8:58 p.m. The staff presentation continued with proposed text amendments: A) Revise Table IV-2 of the Land Use Element to Reflect Recent Land Use/Zoning Changes; B) Amend Policy 18.1 of the Capital Facilities and Utilities. Both were recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. Mayor Rainbo opened the public hearing on the proposed text amendments. Speaking in favor: None Speaking in opposition: None Speaking neither for nor against: None. Ms. Surber continued with proposed policy amendments: A) Review of densities in the R-III and R-IV zoning districts; B) C-II Upper Story Residential; c) CI/MU Revisions. The Planning Commission recommended denial of A and B, and adoption of C. After council discussion, Mayor Rambo opened the public hearing on proposed policy amendments. Speaking in favor: None City Council Minutes Page 4 November 1, 1999 Speaking in Opposition: Nancy Dorgan: against the mixed use proposal; noted the need for the city to promote affordable housing opportunities. Freda Fenn: regarding the proposal to change mixed use to optional residential inclusion, requested that the mandatory residential use remain and that staff time be devoted to mixed use design standards. Katherine Robinson: opposing CI/MU revisions, would not like leaving type of development to the discretion of developers; spoke of the need for design standards. Ted Shoulberg: opposed to denial of amendment regarding review of densities (A) Stated it deprives developer of flexibility or incentive to provide affordable housing. Speaking neither for nor against: None. Motion: Mr. Masci moved to continue the public hearing to the November 15 council meeting. Mr. Frank seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 5-0, by voice vote. CONSENT AGENDA Motion: Mr. Masci moved for approval of the following items on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Frank seconded. Mr. Lipton proposed amending Resolution 99-072 by striking the words "and acceptance" from Section 4. This was accepted as a friendly amendment The motion then carded unanimously, 5-0, by voice vote.: Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants: 69725 through 69791 in amount of $77,479.52; 69793 through 69878 in amount of $72,553.98 Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of October 18, 1999 Special Workshop of October 23, 1999 Facilitated public meeting of October 25, 1999 Approval of Resolutions: Resolution 99-070 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND WAIVING CERTAIN LICENSE, PERMIT APPLICATION, AND ADMINISTRATION FEES (FOR KOREAN WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL) City Council Minutes Page 5 November 1, 1999 Resolution 99-071 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND APPROVING RELEASE AND EXTINGUISHMENT OF RAYMOND RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS Resolution 99-072 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AFFIRMING THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT THE PUBLIC MEETING ON OCTOBER 25, 1999, REGARDING THE SIMS WAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UNFINISHED BUSINESS RESOLUTION 99-075 IN THE MATTER OF SHARING AND JOINTLY DEVELOPING FACILITIES TO HOUSE LAW AND JUSTICE SERVICES AND OTHER SERVICES WHERE FEASIBLE (Joint Resolution between City and Jefferson County) RESOLUTION 99-076 IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING AN INTENT TO FACILITATE AND EXAMINE JOINT VENTURES OF COMMON SERVICE PROGRAMS (Joint Resolution between City and Jefferson County) Motion: Mr. Masci moved for adoption of Resolution 99-075 and Resolution 99-076. Mr. Frank seconded. The motion carried with 3 in favor, Mr. Lipton opposed, and Mr. Youse abstaining.. ORDINANCE 2715 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE POLICY FOR THE PURCHASE AND DISPOSITION OF GOODS, SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND PROPERTY FOR THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND; AMENDING CHAPTER 3.44 PTMC, "DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY," ESTABLISHING AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING PROCEDURE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN DESCRIBED CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY; ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 3.46 PTMC, "PURCHASE OF GOODS, SERVICES, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES;" REPEALING RESOLUTION 95-93; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE City Council Minutes Page 6 November 1, 1999 Motion: Mr. Masci moved to suspend council rules and that the first reading be considered the second and the third by title only. The motion carried unanimously, 5-0, by voice vote. Motion: Mr. Masci then moved for adoption of Ordinance 2715. Mr. Frank seconded. Mr. Lipton posed several questions about the ordinance, and consensus was that he would meet with Mr. Timmons to review his concerns. Motion Withdrawn: At this point, the motion to adopt was withdrawn. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION 99-076 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR FILING A LEASE APPLICATION FOR THE LOCATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ON CITY PROPERTY, AND APPROVING A PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITIES LEASE WITH VOICESTREAM PCS BTA 1 CORPORATION, A DELAWARE CORPORATION, AS AGENT FOR COOK INLET WESTERN WIRELESS PV/SS PCS, L.P., A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, FOR A PORTION OF THE CITY'S WATER TOWER PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 1919 20TH STREET, PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON Mr. Timmons introduced the resolution as a first touch item. Mr. Lipton had several concerns which will be dealt with prior to the next meeting. RESOLUTION 99-077 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR $4,292.26 TO THE PORT TOWNSEND POLICE FACILITY RENOVATION PROJECT CONTRACT WITH BEN'S HEATING SERVICE. RESOLUTION 99-078 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR $6,038.08 TO THE PORT TOWNSEND POLICE FACILITY RENOVATION PROJECT CONTRACT WITH HANSON OF PORT TOWNSEND RESOLUTION 99-079 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR $2,320.63 TO THE PORT TOWNSEND POLICE FACILITY RENOVATION PROJECT CONTRACT WITH KURTZBEIN CONSTRUCTION City Council Minutes Page 7 November 1, 1999 Motion: Mr. Masci moved to authorize the change orders as reflected in Resolutions 99-078, 99-078, and 99-079. Mr. Frank seconded. Mr. Lipton expressed concerns about the ventilation system. Mr. Timmons noted that some issues can be addressed later, but that he would like the project to move along. The motion then carried unanimously, 5-0, by voice vote. RESOLUTION 99-080 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR WATER RESOURCES INVESTIGATIONS WITH THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (USGS). Motion: Mr. Masci moved for adoption of Resolution 99-080. Mr. Frank seconded. The motion carried with 3 in favor, Mr. Lipton opposing, and Mr. Youse abstaining. EXECUTIVE SESSION No executive session was scheduled. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Attest: . / ? Pamela Kolacy, CMC City Clerk City Council Minutes Page 8 November 1, 1999