HomeMy WebLinkAbout01032000PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 3, 2000
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this third day of January,
2000, 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, Vem Garrison, Geoff Masci,
Syd Lipton, Forrest Rambo and Alan Youse. Staff members present were City Manager David
Timmons, City Clerk Pam Kolacy, and Interim City Attorney Steve Olsen.
CORRESPONDENCE NOT PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED BY COUNCIL
Mayor Rambo noted a letter received from the Washington State Department of Transportation,
recognizing his participation in the Hood Canal Bridge Replacement Stakeholders Committee.
COMMITTEE AND BOARD AND LIAISON REPORTS
Motion: Mr. Frank moved to encourage Jim Rough of Jim Rough & Associates to do a "test
run" of the wisdom council process to be televised January 21 on PTTV regarding the proposed
ban on "chain" stores in Port Townsend, with Mr. Rough to report to the council on the process
and results at the February 14 study session. The report is anticipated to take about 75 minutes.
Mr. Masci seconded. The motion carried, 6-1, by voice vote, with Mr, Rambo opposed.
Mr. Garrison: Parks & Recreation Commission and aquatic center committee.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
Mayor Rambo announced that he willstep down as Mayor after fulfilling his one-year
commitment to that post. A new mayor and deputy mayor will be elected at the next regular
council meeting on Tuesday, January 18, and those elected will take office on February 7.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Timmons reported on the planned relocation of administrative offices (City Manager, Clerk
and Attorney) to the Waterman & Katz Building. The upstairs of City Hall will be retained for
public use, with museum offices to occupy some of the downstairs area. A satellite visitor's
center may also be located in City Hall at some time this year. Mr. Timmons then spoke of the
need for a long term strategy for all city facilities which could include the development of a task
force to make recommendations on uses of the various city-owned properties.
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COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (regarding items not on the agenda)
Nancy Dorgan: Relocation of city offices; open public meetings act; requested clarification of
council policy regarding the presence of city staff in the City Hall building.
Pete Raab: Read letter regarding the restructuring of BCD Dept. and elimination of Building
Official position.
Ken McBride: requested two "town hall" meetings per year outside the council chambers.
Bob Carter: favored adoption of initiative and referendum.
Herb Herrington: supported initiative and referendum; noted that voters could designate a
particular council position as mayor; garbage/recycling schedule could be simplified.
Bill Dentzel: requested extension until the end of the year 2000 for the Carousel Association to
fulfill criteria for receipt of lodging tax funding.
Mr. Finnie requested a packet of information regarding actions taken regarding the
carousel request for the next meeting. Mr. Timmons and Mr. Rambo will provide
material.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Mr. Masci moved for approval of the following items on the consent agenda with the
correction of typographical error in the minutes (remove Garrison and Frank from "members
present at roll call"). Mr. Lipton seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote.
Approval of Bills, Claims, and Vouchers:
Voucher/Warrants 70426 through 70449 and 38589 through 38697 in the amount of
$229,894.61.
Approval of Minutes:
Regular meeting of December 20, 1999.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mr. Masci stated for the record that he was not aware of all the work of the finance committee
and pool task force when he advocated changes to the ordinance establishing swimming pool
fees at the last meeting; he noted that staff may look into changes to those recommendations this
year.
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NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION: COUNCIL WORK PLAN 2000
Mr. Timmons requested the council schedule discussion of the year 2000 work plan at the next
study session on January 10. He noted that he would like councilors to establish priorities for
the different budget centers (per handout). He intends to work toward a unified work plan
between departments. Staff have also been asked for their goals/objectives for the coming year
and he would like to be sure the proposals meet with the council's priorities and needs.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Rambo announced an executive session regarding personnel issues. The session was
expected to last 45 to 90 minutes, with action anticipated.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened at 8:48 p.m.
Motion: Mr. Masci moved to authorize the City Manager to negotiate an employment contract
consistent with city policies with Mr. John Watts for the position of City Attorney. Mr. Frank
seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
Attest:
Pamela Kolacy, CMC
City Clerk
City Council Minutes Page 3 January 3, 2000