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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08212000CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 21, 2000 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this twenty-first day of August, 2000, at 6:30 in the Port Townsend Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Geoff Masci presiding. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmembers present at roll call were Joe Finnie, Allen Frank, Sydney Lipton, Geoff Masci, Bill Wolcott and Alan Youse. Vern Garrison was excused. Staff members present were Water Quality Manager Bob LaCroix, City Attorney John Watts, City Clerk Pamela Kolacy, Building and Community Development Director Jeff Randall and Senior Planner Judy Surber. AGENDA CHANGES Item 9B (Resolution 00-052, Joint Resolution with fire District 36, authorizing the issuance of a Request for Qualifications for an independent consultant to perform a cost/benefit analysis for a fire district merger) was removed from the agenda. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Kelly Susewind and Pat Bailey from the Department of Ecology were on hand to present the State's "Outstanding Wastewater Treatment Plant Award." Streets/Sewer Operations Manager John Merchant accepted on behalf of the city and introduced staff members present. The entire staff was commended for their work. Mr. Masci read a proclamation honoring the student delegation from Ichikawa Japan presently visiting Port Townsend. Police Chief Anderson introduced two new reserve officers, Greg Walsh and James Duede. City Clerk Pam Kolacy administered the oath of office. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Items not on the Agenda) Nancy Dorgan commented on study sessions. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Masci noted that the August 9 minutes should reflect that Mr. Finnie was excused, not absent. City Council Minutes 1 August 21,000 Mr. Lipton noted that on page 3 of the minutes of August 7, the motion regarding the joint resolution of intent with Fire District #6 should read "to proceed with a view toward annexation" rather than "to proceed toward annexation. Motion: Mr. Lipton moved for approval of the following items on the Consent Agenda with corrections to the minutes as noted Mr. Frank seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 72851 through 72959 in the amount of $199,927.43 Approval of Minutes Regular meeting of August 7, 2000 Special business meeting of August 9, 2000 Special business meeting of August 14, 2000 UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE 2746 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND DECLARING AND ESTABLISHING A CERTAIN TEN FOOT STRIP OF PROPERTY AS RIGHT OF WAY Mr. Wolcott recused himself from the proceedings. Mr. Watts presented the staff report. He stated that the recommended action is to declare the strip as right of way. He noted this is not an endorsement of the Wolcott project and that the project still has to meet all requirements of city process. This recommended action is simply a recognition that the ten foot strip in question is meant as right of way; he noted that it would be difficult to justify rejection of this designation, as some of the property in question has regularly been used for access to adjacent buildings. Public Comment Nancy Dorgan: spoke in opposition to the ordinance; questioned whether designating the property as right of way would constitute a girl of public funds. Sam Kyle, owner of the Mt. Baker Block Building: spoke in support of the ordinance. He suggested designation of a travel easement and addressed parking considerations. City Council Minutes 2 August 21,000 Phil Johnson, owner of the Rose Theater Building: spoke in support of the ordinance stating it is needed for emergency access to the rear of the Rose Theater Building. He noted the property line on the packet map is drawn in error. Council Discussion The council discussed the proposal at length. Topics of discussion included the disposition of the concrete parapet which currently exists on the property, emergency access to the rear of buildings adjacent to the property, whether or not an appraisal should be obtained, the effect on parking in the area, potential improvements to the property, and stormwater runoff issues. It was noted that the legal description in the ordinance is incorrect. Mr. Kyle and Mr. Johnson were asked to comment on several questions. Mr. Kyle noted that previous studies had been done regarding the property and that those might be useful to the current discussion. Mr. Watts stated that a girl of public funds would not occur by declaring city property as right of way since right of way serves more than one property owner and serves the public interest by providing access to current businesses and a possible future link to Washington Street. Motion: Mr. Youse moved to suspend council rules and have the first reading of Ordinance #2746 be the second reading with the third by title only. Mr. Frank seconded. The motion carried, 4-0 by voice vote. Mr. Lipton opposed the motion. Ms. Kolas read the ordinance title. Motion: Mr. Youse moved to adopt Ordinance #2746, as amended to include the correct legal descriptions. Mr. Frank seconded. The motion carried 4-1 by roll call vote. Mr. Lipton opposed the motion. Mr. Wolcott returned to the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Motion: Mr. Finnie moved to task the Community Development Committee with the responsibility of looking into a site specific parking solution in the area behind the Back Alley properties. Mr. Frank seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Motion: Mr. Frank moved to task the City Manager to obtain a survey of the city property, with the cost not to exceed $2,000, and to bring the issue back to the council if estimates for the survey exceed $2,000. Mr. Youse seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. City Council Minutes 3 August 21,000 NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION #00-050 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND SUPPORTING THE PROPOSAL (PROPOSITION #1) TO INCREASE ADDITIONAL SALES AND USE TAXES FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN JEFFERSON COUNTY Mr. Masci presented the proposed ordinance. Public Comment Curtis Stacey, Jefferson Transit: spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Nancy Dorgan: spoke in support of adoption of the proposed ordinance. Council Discussion Considerable discussion occurred, with questions posed to the council's representatives to the Transit Board (Mr. Masci and Mr. Wolcott) and to Mr. Stacey of Jefferson Transit. Topics included Jefferson Transit's business plan, other sources of potential funding, how levels of service within the city would be affected, and which segments of the population are primarily served by Jefferson Transit. Motion: Mr. Finnie moved for adoption of Resolution #00-050. Mr. Wolcott seconded. The rnotion failed, 3-3 by voice vote, with Mr. Frank, Mr. Youse and Mr. Lipton opposed RESOLUTION #00-051 A RESOLUTION AMENDING CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE BY PREVENTING USE OF COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR CAMPAIGN PURPOSES Mr. Watts presented the resolution, noting that council had requested a draft for discussion. The resolution would amend council rules to prohibit the public comment portion of the City Council meeting from being used for campaign purposes. Public Comment Nancy Dorgan: spoke in opposition to the proposed resolution. The issue failed for lack of a motion to adopt. City Council Minutes 4 August 21,000 PROPERTY PURCHASE - SPARLING WELLHEAD PROTECTION Bob LaCroix, Water Quality Manager, presented the purchase agreement which was discussed at the August 7 executive session. The proposed property would provide wellhead protection and a second backwash pond for the Sparling Well. The purchase price of $126,000 matches the valuation determined by an independent~appraiser. Public Comment: None Motion: Mr. Youse moved to authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase and sale agreement for the city's purchase of 4 tax lots each approximately. 7 acre for a total price of $126, O00 for Sparling wellhead protection. Mr. Wolcott seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:58 p.m. Attest: Pamela Kolacy, CMC City Clerk City Council Minutes 5 August 21,000