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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 19, 1999
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this nineteenth day of July,
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
and Forrest Rambo. Veto Garrison and Alan Youse were excused. Staff members present were
City Manager David Timmons, City Clerk Pam Kolacy, City Attorney Tim McMahan, Building
& Community Director Bob Leedy, Planner Jeff Randall and Public Works Director Bob
Wheeler.
CORRESPONDENCE NOT PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED BY COUNCIL
None.
COMMITTEE AND BOARD AND LIAISON REPORTS
Mr. Masci reported on the Peace Crane tour, the Joint Growth Management Steering Committee
regarding facilities and DSEIS.
Mr. Lipton reported on the Water Resources Council and the Wastewater Task Force.
Mr. Frank reported on the Finance Committee
Mr. Finnie reported on the Public Safety Committee, setting regular meetings on the third
Thursday each month at 6:30, at the Pope Marine Building when available, and on the Higher
Education Committee.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
Mr. Rambo reported on the permanent arrival of the new City Manager, Dave Timmons, the
Joint Growth Management Steering Committee regarding designation of urban growth areas, the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, the Non-Motorized Transportation Committee, the Low Tide
Festival and the C-II Design Standards Committee.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Timmons reported on his meetings with community, staff, Council prior to leaving. He has
scheduled follow-up meetings with Department Heads regarding customer service, budget, etc.
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He had a meeting with Finance Director, Michael Legarsky, on how to present budget, and meet
the objectives discussed at the Finance meeting. Is glad to be here for good.
Mr. McMahan, City Attorney, reported on meeting in Olympia with Tom Fitzsimmons,
Department of Ecology (D.O.E.), regarding draft rules for SEPA. He gave Council a report on
the major points. D.O.E. will likely be substantially rewriting the draft rules, which will call for
a new hearing process. Mr. McMahan also wrote a letter to D.O.E. on behalf of the Municipal
Attorney's Committee.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (regarding items not on the agenda)
Laurie Strong, Jefferson Mental Health Services, requesting sponsorship from the City on a
proposal for a community block grant. The deadline is August 1, 1999. Will require resolution
and a City sponsored Public Hearing.
Mr. Masci moved to sponsor the Jefferson Mental Health Services proposal for a community
block grant. Mr. Lipton seconded. No public testimony. Motion carries unanimously, 5-0, by
voice vote.
Jeff Kelety, regarding misconception that children were signing petitions for Rite is Wrong
citizen group.
Byron Ruby, regarding Mrs. Wallin's wall.
Gladys Baker, regarding stormwater issue at her property.
Mr. Rambo directed the City Manager and City Engineer to take a look at her property.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Masci moved for approval of the following items on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Frank
seconded. Mr. Lipton reminded staff to include warrants amounts on the agenda. The motion
carried unanimously, 5-0, by voice vote.
Approval of Bills. Claims. and Warrants: Vouchers 68474 through 68509 in the amount of
$39,765.75 and Vouchers 68510 through 68642 in the amount of $250,944.14.
Approval of minutes, without reading, from the regular meeting of July 6, 1999 and the study
session meeting of July 12, 1999.
Set Public Hearing, for street vacation Resolution 99-038.
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None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 2705
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ADOPTING INTERIM
ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PROPERTY
DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE C-II GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING
DISTRICT, AND ESTABLISHING A PROCESS TO ADOPT PERMANENT DESIGN
GUIDELINES
Building & Community Development Planner, Jeff Randall, presented the ordinance and made
himself available for questions. Final design standards due late in December.
Mr. Masci read the ordinance by title and moved to suspend the procedural rules and to "have the
1 st reading be considered the 2nd, and the 3rd by title only". Mr. Finnie seconded. The motion
carried unanimously, 5-0, by voice vote.
Mr. Masci moved for adoption of Ordinance 2705. Mr. Finnie seconded.
Mayor Rambo then opened the meeting to public testimony.
Bernie Arthur, regarding SEPA process, building size and fee.
Nancy Dorgan, regarding building materials prohibited, wants to include reflective roofing
materials, submitted letter. Likes site planning element, regarding pedestrian access. Encourage
adoption of ordinance.
Dana Roberts, encourages adoption of ordinance. Parking and gross building size, no consensus,
committee intends to continue process.
Jeff Kelety, applaud Council, staff, committee, encourage adoption.
Nik Worden, Planning Commission, encourage adoption.
Mr. Masci moved to amend his motion to adopt Ordinance 2705 with the following amendments:
In Section 2.3 "Applicability - Permit Required; Projects Subject to Permit", Item A-l, change
from 1,000 square feet to 2,000 square feet in size.
In Section 2.4 "Application process; Application fees", Item D, delete base application fee of
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$200, but keep $50 per hour over four hours of staff time.
In Section 2.11 "Building Design, Materials and Colors", ?? Shall choose roofing material to
reduce glare???
In Section 2.15 "Transparency", Item A-1, change word "should" to "shall".
The motion to amend Ordinance 2705 carried unanimously, 5-0???, by voice vote.
The motion to adopt Ordinance 2705 carried, 4-1, by roll call vote, with Mr. Lipton opposed.
ORDINANCE 2706
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING ADJUSTED SALARIES FOR CERTAIN CITY
POSITIONS, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Ms. Kolacy, City Clerk, presented the ordinance.
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. Finnie seconded. Ms. Slayton read the ordinance. The
motion carried unanimously, 5-0, by voice vote.
Mr. Masci moved to adopt Ordinance 2706. Mr. Finnie seconded.
Public Testimony: None.
The motion carried unanimously, 5-0, by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION 99-039
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
PROVIDING FOR SUBMISSION TO THE ELECTORS OF PORT TOWNSEND AT
THE SEPTEMBER 14, 1999 PRIMARY ELECTION, A PROPOSITION
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A REGULAR PROPERTY TAX IN THE SUM OF
$ PER $1,000 OF ASSESSED VALUATION EACH YEAR FOR __
CONSECUTIVE YEARS BEGINNING IN 1999, TO BE COLLECTED
COMMENCING 2000, TO CONTINUE PROVIDING EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES, INCLUDING ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PARAMEDIC) SERVICES
RESOLUTION 99-040
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
REQUESTING THAT THE JEFFERSON COUNTY AUDITOR CONDUCT THE
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SPECIAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES LEVY ELECTION TO BE HELD IN
PORT TOWNSEND ON THE 14TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1999, BY MAIL
BALLOT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH RCW 29.36.12
Agenda submission form read by Mayor Rambo.
Finance Committee member Mr. Lipton recommended funding of .50¢/1,000 for a 6-year term.
Mr. Lipton moved for a meeting continuance, Monday, July 25, at 6:30 p.m., on the EMS Levy
and Mail Ballot issue. Mr. Masci seconded.
E. SEPA revisited.
Recommendation to docket item for Aug. 9 Study Session discussion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
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Attest:
Pamela Kolacy, City Clerk
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