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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08161999PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 16, 1999 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this sixteenth day of August, 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 Joe Finnie, Allen Frank, Sydney Lipton, Geoff Masci, Forrest Rambo and Alan Youse. Vem Garrison was excused. Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, Confidential Receptionist / Clerical Assistant Anne McNabb, City Attorney Tim McMahan, Building & Community Director Bob Leedy, Public Works Director Bob Wheeler, and Public Works Financial Analyst Gary Leaf. CORRESPONDENCE NOT PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED BY COUNCIL None. COMMITTEE AND BOARD AND LIAISON REPORTS Mr. Finnie reported on the Public Safety Committee and the Higher Education Committee. Mr. Frank reported on the Facilities Committee with Jefferson County, and the Finance Committee. Mr. Lipton reported on the Finance Committee and the Shorelines Master Program comments. Mr. Youse reported on the Arts Commission, the COPAB committee, and the HB2514 Planning Unit. Mr. Masci reported on the Law & Justice meeting, the Joint Growth Management Steering Committee, the Transit Authority Board and the Planning Commission. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mr. Rambo reported that since he and Mr. Masci are both on the Transit Authority Board, the City Manager and City Attorney have suggested that they recuse themselves from the street vacation ordinance deliberations which would trade property between the City and Jefferson Transit. He stated that he would like to discuss the matter when the agenda item came up. He also reported on the Joint Growth Management Steering Committee. City Council Minutes Page 1 August 16, 1999 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Timmons reported on beginning the recruitment process for the BCD Director. He went on a Water System tour. Mr Timmons has had several meetings with citizens and is impressed with their thoughtful suggestions. He complimented staff on the attitude with which they have taken the citizen suggestions. He is scheduling a staff retreat regarding the budget process, and will need to have a similar event with the City Council regarding the budget process and how the first days of new administration have been going. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (regarding items not on the agenda) Presentation: Bill Lichty, Dept. of Health - Surface Water Treatment Compliance There were no further public comments. PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE 2708 AN ORDINANCE VACATING MCCLELLAN STREET FROM THE SOUTHERLY CORNERS OF BLOCKS 260-261 TO THE NORTHERLY EDGE OF THIRD STREET BETWEEN BLOCKS 280-281, SUPPLEMENTAL PLAT TO THE EISENBEIS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND; ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS TO THE STREET VACATION; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. McMahan, City Attorney, stated his position on having Councilmembers Masci and Rambo recuse themselves from Public Hearing discussion of the proposed property trade between Jefferson Transit Authority Board and the City of Port Townsend. He felt that either decision could be defensible and left it up to the Council's discretion. After Council discussion, Councilmembers Masci and Rambo remained for the Public Hearing. Mayor Rambo opened the Public Hearing on the street vacation. Mr. Leedy, Building & Community Development Director, presented the item and made himself available for questions. Mr. Masci moved to suspend the procedural rules and to "have the 1 st reading be considered the 2nd, and the 3rd by title only". Mr. Frank seconded. Ms. McNabb read the ordinance. The motion carried, 5-1, by voice vote, with Mr. Lipton opposed. Mayor Rambo requested public testimony on the proposed street vacation. City Council Minutes Page 2 August 16, 1999 Speaking in favor: Melanie Bozak, Jefferson Transit Authority Council discussion ensued. Mr. Masci moved to accept the Findings of Fact and Conclusions. Mr. Finnie seconded. Mayor Rambo requested further public testimony. Speaking in favor: Byron Ruby, felt Council should have further discussion before a vote. Ryan Tillman, Tillman Engineering, designed project for Jefferson Transit. Speaking in opposition: None. Speaking neither in favor nor in opposition: None. Mr. Masci restated his motion to accept the Findings of Fact and Conclusions. Mr. Youse seconded. The motion carried, 5-1, by voice vote, with Mr. Frank opposed. Mr. Masci moved to amend Ordinance 2708 on Page 2, Section 2, Item A from "quit claim" to "warranty deed". Mr. Youse seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. Mr. Masci moved for adoption of Ordinance 2708, as amended. Mr. Youse seconded. The motion carried, 5-1, with Mr. Frank opposed. ORDINANCE 2707 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ADOPTING THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND WASTEWATER COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM PLAN AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Mayor Rambo opened the Public Hearing on the Wastewater Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Timmons, City Manager, and Mr. Wheeler, Public Works Director, presented the item and made themselves available for questions. Mr. Timmons suggested to Council that they extend the written comment period on the Wastewater Plan for seven days. Mayor Rambo requested public testimony Speaking in favor: None. Speaking in opposition: None. Speaking neither in favor nor in opposition: None. City Council Minutes Page 3 August 16, 1999 Mr. Frank moved for approval of the Findings of Fact & Conclusions. Mr. Youse seconded. Mr. Masci moved to continue the public hearing as a closed hearing at the September 7, 1999 Council meeting, to extend the deadline for written comments by seven days and to schedule adoption for the September 20, 1999 Council meeting. Mr. Lipton seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Frank moved for approval of the following items on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Masci seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. Approval of Bills. Claims. and Warrants: Vouchers 68817 through 68907 in the amount of $82,256.47 and Vouchers 68911 through 68990 in the amount of $126,169.47. Approval of minutes, without reading, from the regular meeting of August 2, 1999 and the study session meeting of August 9, 1999. Appointment of Marilyn Staples to the Community Oriented Policing Advisory Board: Term Expires November 15, 2003. UNFINISHED BUSINESS RESOLUTION 99-044 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN INTER- AGENCY COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, CITY OF BREMERTON, CITY OF OLYMPIA AND BAINBRIDGE ISLAND TO SHARE THE COSTS OF NEGOTIATING A NEW ELECTRIC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT. Mr. Timmons presented the item. Mr. Masci moved for approval of Resolution 99-044. Mr. Frank seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. RESOLUTION 99-045 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH PORT TOWNSEND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50 CONTAINING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS REGARDING THE RENTAL BY THE CITY OF THE SWIMMING POOL AT MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. City Council Minutes Page 4 August 16, 1999 RESOLUTION 99-046 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN INTER- AGENCY COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AND PORT TOWNSEND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50 FOR THE FALL 1999 SWIMMING INSTRUCTION PROGRAM. RESOLUTION 99-047 RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AN INTER-AGENCY COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE PORT TOWNSEND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50 FOR AN AFTER-SCHOOL RECREATION PROGRAM FOR FALL 1999, EFFECTIVE UPON AGREEMENT SIGNATURES OF BOTH PARTIES. Mr. Timmons presented the items. Mr. Masci moved to suspend the procedural rules and to "have the 1 st reading be considered the 2nd, and the 3rd by title only", and to adopt Resolutions 99-045, 99-046 and 99-047 collectively. Mr. Finnie seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. Mr. Masci moved for approval of Resolutions 99-045, 99-046 and 99-047. Mr. Finnie seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. Mr. Frank moved to direct the City Manager to work with the Parks & Recreation Commission on year 2000 and long range swimming pool issues and to make a recommendation to the City Council. Mr. Masci seconded. Mr. Finnie made a friendly amendment to the motion to have the Parks & Recreation Commission make their recommendation to the Finance Committee instead of the City Council. Mr. Frank accepted the amendment. The amended motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. RESOLUTION 99-048 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CH2M HILL TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR GENERAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM PROJECTS. Mr. Timmons presented the item. Mr. Masci moved for approval of Resolution 99-048. Mr. Lipton seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. City Council Minutes Page 5 August 16, 1999 NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION 99-049 RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE VISIT TO PORT TOWNSEND BY THE H.M. BARK ENDEAVOR, AND WAIVING CERTAIN LICENSE, PERMIT APPLICATION, AND ADMINISTRATION FEES. Mr. McMahan presented the item. Mr. Masci moved for approval of Resolution 99-049. Mr. Lipton seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. RESOLUTION 99-050 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH WILSON MICHEL INC. TO PROVIDE REPAIR WORK TO THE CITY'S WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN LINE. Mr. Wheeler presented the item. Mr Frank moved for approval of Resolution 99-050. Mr. Masci seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. RESOLUTION 99-051 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SET OF FINANCIAL POLICIES AND A STATEMENT OF BUDGET PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND PRIORITIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2000 FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OF THE CITY. Mr. Timmons presented the item for information only. None. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:43 p.m. A~ McNabb, C°n~d~r~tial Receptionist / Clerical Assistant City Council Minutes Page 6 August 16, 1999 Attest: Pamela Kolacy, City City Council Minutes Page 7 August 16, 1999