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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 17, 2000
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this seventeenth
day of April, 2000.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend Council Chambers of
City Hall, Mayor Geoff Masci presiding.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no proposed changes to the agenda.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
Mr. Masci reported that he and Mr. Lipton have been working on proposed revisions to
the Council Rules and the topic will be placed on the agenda for the May 8 study session,
The report on public information services which was discussed at the April 6 council
meeting is proceeding.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Timmons discussed a memo from City Engineer Dave Peterson which was
contained in the packet. The memo detailed the plans for Earth Day and contained a
request for additional funding. Mr. Timmons noted that the original amount of funding
approved was $2,500, with an additional $5,000 reserved in case more materials were
needed.
Motion: Mr. Frank moved to authorize additional funding of $4, O00 for the Earth Day
project. Mr. Garrison seconded.
Public comment:
None
Vote: The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote.
Mr. Timmons also presented two memos from BCD Director Jeff Randall regarding two
pending ordinances; one which would amend the procedures for processing quasi-
judicial land use permits and one which would allow Port Townsend to apply for
Certified Local Government status with the State Department of Archeology and Historic
Preservation. He noted this is a first touch and draft ordinances will be forthcoming after
review by the Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Committee, respectively.
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COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (items not on the agenda)
Virginia Wolf: missing City Hall cushions, Main Street award; questioned future use of
City hall.
Nancy Dorgan: initiative and referendum..
Marvin Delos: congratulations to City Council
Byron Ruby: congratulations to City Council
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Mr. Frank moved for approval of the following items on the Consent Agenda.
Mr. Lipton seconded The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by roll call vote.
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants:
71464 through 71634 in amount of $204,058.13
Approval of Minutes:
Regular meeting of April 6, 2000 and special business meeting of April 13, 2000
[Corrections noted: regular meeting of April 6: Mr. Youse, not Mr. Frank, moved for
adoption of Resolution 00-024 (page 4); at April 13 meeting, Mr. Wolcott received 4
votes, not 5.]
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 2738
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING
SECTION 2.04.010 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE,
PROVIDING FOR AND CHANGING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR
REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
TOWNSEND
Public Comment:
Virginia Wolf: favors Monday
Dana Roberst: submitted written comments requesting the council guide deliberations by
the principlel of working toward a better-informed citizenry.
Marvin Delos: council should chose whatever day is best for them.
Don Fristoe: make decision based independently of Leader schedule; urged to resolve
the issue tonight.
Byron Ruby: favored voting for day that is most beneficial to council.
Scott Maxwell: if efficiencies are gained by meeting another day, change.
Tony Goldenberg: favors Monday
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John Lockwood: does not support change
Joe Pipia: favors Monday
Freida Fenn: decide for convenience of public
Motion: Mr. Garrison moved for adoption of Ordinance 2738, changing council meeting
day to Thursday, beginning in June. Mr. Frank seconded
After considerable discussion, the motion was defeated, 4-3, by roll call vote, with Mr.
Frank, Mr. Youse and Mr. Garrison in favor and Mr. Finnie, Mr. Lipton, Mr. Masci and
Mr. Wolcott opposed.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Lipton introduced Dana Roberts, member of the ad hoc Puget Sound Energy
Franchise committee. He updated the council regarding Cascade Natural Gas Company's
request for a certificate of public convenience and necessity before Washington State
Utilities & Transportation Commission. He requested authorization from the council for
the PSE committee, representing the city as an advisory group, to file a petition to
intervene on behalf of the city before the April 24 deadline.
Motion: Mr. Lipton moved that the council confirm the committee's actions and give
them the authority to represent the city's interest in this proceeding. Mr. Finnie seconded.
The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:50, Mr. Masci announced an executive session to discuss several personnel matters.
He estimated that the session would take about 40 minutes and noted that no action
would be taken at the conclusion of the session. Mr. Youse asked whether or not he
needed to recuse himself because of his relationship with a city employee. He was not
required to recuse from this session.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened at 8:37 p.m.
ADJOURN
Them being no further business, the meeting was adjoumed at 8:39 p.m.
Attest:
Pamela Kolacy, CMC
City Clerk
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