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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07172000CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 17, 2000 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this seventeenth day of July, 2000, at 6:32 p.m. 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 Allen Frank, Joe Finnie, Veto Garrison, Geoff Masci, Bill Wolcott and Alan Youse. Syd Lipton was excused. Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attomey John Watts, City Clerk Pam Kolacy, City Engineer Dave Peterson, and Planner John McDonagh. AGENDA CHANGES Mr. Frank requested the addition of an item under new business (10.A) to address the Finance Committee's recommendations to the City Council. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT RESOLUTION 00-045 A RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING ANDY ELDRIDGE Mr. Masci read a resolution in honor of deceased Police Officer Andy Eldridge. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the Council. Mr. Masci read proclamations honoring the Wastewater Treatment Plant staff and George Dawson and Richard Glaubman. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Timmons briefed the Council on a recommendation from the Public Works Committee that would provide supplemental budget funding for additional water sampling of the Quilcene River. Motion: Mr. Youse moved to fund extra water sampling from the Quilcene Rivers, as recommended by the Public Works Committee, pending cost information and updated work plan for the project. Public Comment Bill Schwilke: opposes vote unless cost numbers have been established. Vote: The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. City Council Minutes 1 July 17, 2000 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Items not on the Agenda) Bill Schwilke: comments on Officer Eldridge, process for commenting to council, and road conditions on Harrison & Lawrence. Nancy Dorgan: (representing People for a Livable Community) opposed to desalinating water supply. PUBLIC HEARING (OPEN-RECORD) SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) RESOLUTION 00-046 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND APPROVING THE 2001-2006 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THIS TO THE STATE Mr. Masci opened the public hearing at 6:54 p.m. He asked whether any council members had interests in connection with the public hearing subject, financial or otherwise, they wished to disclose. Them were none. Staff Presentation: Dave Peterson, City Engineer Public Comment Nancy Dorgan: requested information on nature and extent of wetlands and buffers in Howard Street extension platted right-of-way. Confirmed that Howard Street was added this year (not last year); pleased that non-motorized improvements have come forward. She also stated the opinion that Council member Wolcott owns property which may become more valuable if Howard St. goes through and should recuse himself from the discussion and vote. Bob Sokol: requested that if Port property is involved in city projects, discussions with the Port take place (specifically regarding trails near Kah Tai Park). Staff Response Dave Peterson: noted that Howard Street was put back in the program this year; he hasn't yet met with the Non-Motorized Transportation Committee to discuss, but also noted that some development might be relying on proposed projects being done. He also stated that as long as the project is marked "P" for planned or preliminary, it has not yet been funded. Dave Timmons: noted the many complaints received from residents on McPherson Street which is being used as a short cut between Discovery and commercial properties. City Council Minutes 2 July 17, 2000 The opening of Howard St. would divert some of that traffic. When the project is funded, wetland encroachments will be considered. Dave Peterson: any project that came forward would have to meet all environmental criteria. In response to Mr. Sokol's concern, he added that the TIP does not specify routes, that a trail has historically been shown across Port property, but no trail could cross private property without permission. The Port would be consulted about any project within its property. Mr. Masci requested a clarification from the city attorney regarding Mr. Wolcott's participation in the discussion and vote on the TIP. Mr. Watts asked Mr. Wolcott if he had any interest that would keep him from voting fairly or impartially on the issue. Mr. Wolcott stated there was no such interest. Mr. Watts stated he was satisfied that Mr. Wolcott could participate. Questions for staff Mr. Finnie asked Mr. Peterson about the project time for funding of the Sims Way projects. Mr. Peterson noted that it is his understanding that the earliest possible date is now 2003 or 2004. Mr. Finnie asked if there were any way to approach the Department of Transportation to try and get the improvements moved up in time. Mr. Peterson replied that a lobbying effort could be mounted. Mr. Youse questioned the order of the listed improvements. Mr. Peterson noted that there is flexibility to modify the order; the order indicates priority but does not limit the city's options to change the order. Mr. Masci then called for any audience requests for clarification. There were none, and testimony was closed. Motion: Mr. Frank moved for adoption of Resolution 00-046. Mr. Youse seconded. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. Staff was directed to prepare Findings and Conclusions. Motion by Mr. Finnie to direct the Public Works Department to press the Washington Department of Transportation to re-include funding for item 4 on page 1 of the spreadsheet, specifically the center turn lane, etc., in an effort to have it accomplished during the Sims Way overlay project. Mr. Frank seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. City Council Minutes 3 July 17, 2000 CONSENT AGENDA Motion: Mr. Youse moved for approval of the following items on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Frank seconded The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 72330 through 72493 in the amount of $253,641.25 Vouchers 72497 through 72647 in the amount of $138,309.84 Approval of Minutes Special business session of June 15, 2000 Regular meeting of June 19, 2000 Special meeting/workshop session of July 10, 2000 Appointments/reappointments to Historic PreserVation Committee Sebastian Eggert (new appointment) Bryan Shrader (new appointment) Amy Hiatt (reappointment) Tod Wakefield (reappointment) Appointments to Planning Commission James Irvin (new appointment) Frank Benskin (new appointment) Appointments to Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Committee Helen Kolff (new appointment) Kaheya Cunningham (new appointment) Authorization for City Manager to Sign Library. interlocal agreement (Cooperative Libraries Automated Network "CLAN") UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE 2742 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THAT PORTION OF HENDRICKS STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LYING BETWEEN 21 ST AND 22ND STREETS ABUTTING BLOCKS 114 AND 137 OF THE EISENBEIS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND; ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS TO THE STREET VACATION; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Staff Presentation: John McDonagh, Planner Public Comment Nancy Dorgan: opposed to vacation. City Council Minutes 4 July 17, 2000 Scott Walker: commented on the "green streets" issue under discussion by the Non- Motorized Transportation Committee. If adopted, public access may be designated by the city for the public good. Mr. Wolcott expressed a concern for consistency in the policy approach to street vacations. He noted he does not see consistency among the current vacation and the two others preceding it. He questioned the existence of extenuating circumstances that would create approval for this vacation and denial of the others. Mr. Youse supported the efforts of the Non-Motorized Transportation Committee on the green streets project. Motion: Mr. Frank moved to adopt Ordinance 2 742. Mr. Garrison seconded. Mr. Masci disclosed that the notary public who notarized Mrs. Gregory's signature is a staff member of his, and the notarization was done at his office. Mr. Watts asked whether Mr. Masci received any benefit from that matter which would affect his ability to participate in this action. He replied he had not. Amendment to the Motion: Mr. Garrison proposed a friendly amendment to add "non- motorized" before "access easement" in the first sentence of Section 1, number ! of the ordinance. Mr. Watts noted the language would also be changed in the Findings & Conclusions, the Declaration of Easement, and the Restrictive Covenant. The maker of the motion accepted the proposed amendment. Vote: The motion to adopt Ordinance 2742, as amended, carried 4-2, by roll call vote, with Mr. Wolcott and Mr. Youse dissenting. Public Comment Nancy Dorgan: noted that the Council had tasked the Non-Motorized Transportation Committee with the direction to tackle the green streets program study. Vote: The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. PUGET SOUND ENERGY (PSE) FRANCHISE SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT Presentation: Dana Roberts presented the subcommittee's report. The committee recommendations include: 1) negotiations to produce franchise agreement and memorandum of understanding; and 2) franchise should be five years if city's terms are met and proportionately shorter if not met. City Council Minutes 5 July 17, 2000 Public Comment Kate Jenks: regarding condemnation. Motion: Mr. Finnie moved to remand the PSE Committee's recommendations to the Council Public Works Committee with directions to carry out the necessary review and hold the necessary hearings which will be required to move the committee's recommended plan forward& Mr. Frank seconded. The motion to remand carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote RECESS/RECONVENE The meeting was recessed at 9:45 p.m. and reconvened at 9:55 p.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CONTINUED) ORDINANCE 2743 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING CHAPTER 10.04, PARKING, SECTION 10.04.190 - TWO HOUR PARKING AND SECTION 10.04.194 - FIFTEEN-MINUTE PARKING OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, TO MODIFY PARKING LIMITATIONS Staff Presentation: John Watts, City Attorney Public Comment: None Motion: Mr. Wolcott moved to adopt Ordinance 2743. Mr. Garrison seconded& Discussion Mr. Youse objected to the process which includes morning meetings and will not support the motion. Public comment: None Vote: The motion to adopt Ordinance 2743 carried 5-1, by roll call vote, with Mr. Youse dissenting. City Council Minutes 6 July 17, 2000 RESOLUTION 00-047 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ESTABLISHING A PARKING COMMITTEE, AND DIRECTING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO SOLICIT CANDIDATES AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKING COMMITTEE Staff Presentation: John Watts, City Attorney Public Comment Nancy Borino: presented details regarding parking committee. Motion: Mr. Frank moved to approve Resolution 00-047. Mr. Finnie seconded The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. APPOINTMENTS TO THE TRI-AREA WATER SUBCOMMITTEE Motion: Mr. Youse moved to authorize the Public PVorks Committee to appoint members to the Tri-Area l, Vater Subcommittee and to develop the subcommittee's task and timeline. Mr. Frank seconded Discussion Mr. Finnie commented that he would like a report to council which has possible alternative actions for the Tri-Area Water System spelled out so council knows which alternatives the committee is evaluating. Vote: The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. RENTAL AGREEMENTS - CITY HALL Staff Presentation: Dave Timmons, City Manager Motion: Mr. Finnie moved to accept the Capital Facilities Committee recommendation to authorize the City Manager to enter into short-term rental agreements, with six-month renewal options, for City Hall space, with certain public or non-profit organizations. Mr. Wolcott seconded The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Youse noted that he requested at the last study session that the Arts Commission appointments be removed from the agenda. He has received the further information he City Council Minutes 7 July 17, 2000 wanted from the Arts Commission and requested that the Arts Commission appointments be added to the agenda as item 10.B. FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS Presentation Mr. Frank noted that committee recommendations had come forth from the meeting of July 13 and could not be added to the agenda before it was distributed. He then presented the recommendations of the committee regarding funding requests from the Arts Commission and the Port Townsend Athletic Field Association. Public Comment Don White, Arts Commission Chair, provided further information on the Arts Commission request. Motion: Mr. Frank moved to accept the Finance Committee's recommendation that the City Council provide $1,000 in funding toward the Arts Commission's Author and Book Fair in danuary 2001 and $2,000 toward the Arts Commission video project, "Millennium Art-- Then and Now"from the Council Reserve fun& with funds to be released subject to receipt of matching funds from other sources. Seconded by Mr. Finnie. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. Discussion The appropriation will appear in the supplemental budget and an agreement will be drawn up specifying the conditions of funding. Motion: Mr. Frank moved to accept the Finance Committee's recommendation that the Council authorize the expenditure of $12, O00 from the Council Reserve fund to purchase sprinklers for the Blue Heron playfield, subject to an agreement with the School District for an exchange of property or equivalent services to balance the city's improvement to the school's property. Mr. Finnie seconded The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. Mr. Frank presented the Finance Committee's reCommendation regarding interlocal agreements, affirming the cooperative nature of interlocal agreements structured not for profit but to enable both agencies to benefit from cost savings. Motion: Mr. Frank moved that the council accept the Finance Committee's recommendation and propose to the next elected official's governmental summit an agenda item regarding a unified policy of equity in all interlocal agreements. Mr. Wolcott seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. City Council Minutes 8 July 17, 2000 ARTS COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Motion: Mr. Youse moved for reappointments of Don White, Patricia Spaeth, and Miriam Lansdon to the Arts Commission. Mr. Frank seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Masci announced the Council would adjourn to executive session at 9:46 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter. He stated that the executive session was expected to last approximately 15-20 minutes, and that no action was anticipated. RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened at 10:15 p.m. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:16 p.m. Attest: Pamela Kolacy, CMC City Clerk City Council Minutes 9 July 17, 2000