HomeMy WebLinkAbout04062000PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BUSINESS SESSION OF APRIL 6, 2000
The City of Port Townsend met in special session this sixth day of April, 2000, at 6:30 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 Vern Garrison, Geoff Masci, Syd Lipton, and Alan
Youse. Staff members present were City Manager Dave Timmons, City Attorney John Watts,
and City Clerk Pam Kolacy. Mr. Frank and Mr. Finnie were excused.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Mr. Youse requested an additional item "E" under "New Business" regarding Tri-Area water
issues.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
Mr. Masci read a proclamation declaring Coast Guard Recognition and Appreciation Day.
Mr. Masci announced the creation of a public committee to provide input on ways to maximize
resources for public information. The committee will be discussed at an upcoming study session.
He then reported on the Main Street award received naming Port Townsend's Main Street
Program as one of the top five in the nation. He introduced Mari Mullen, Main Street Director,
and other Main Street members in the audience.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Timmons expressed his congratulations to those involved in the Main Street Program for
improving and encouraging the improvement of the Port Townsend business district.
He distributed written materials from Mr. Finnie regarding the sister city delegation itinerary and
the recent consolidation discussion with city and county fire districts.
Mr. Timmons introduced John Watts, the new city attorney.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Nancy Dorgan: regarding Planning Commission appointments. The city attomey will review
the process used by the mayor to appoint the new members.
City Council Meeting Page 1 April 6, 2000
Gigi Glen:
regarding the initiative and referendum process.
PUBLIC HEARING (CLOSED RECORD)
RESOLUTION 00-021
A RESOLUTION APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
LUP00-002 (SAN JUAN BAPTIST CHURCH)
Presentation: Jeff Randall, Building & Community Development Director, presented the
resolution, noting that Planning Commission has unanimously recommended approval of the
conditional use permit.
The hearing was opened at 7:06 p.m. Mr. Masci asked whether any council member wished to
disclose any appearance of fairness issues. There were none.
Mr. Randall answered clarification questions from council members. Deliberations were closed
at 7:12 p.m.
Motion: Mr. Garrison moved for adoption of Resolution 00-021. Mr. ¥ouse secOnded. The
motion carried unanimously, 4-0, by voice vote.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Mr. Garrison moved for approval of the following items on the Consent Agenda. Mr.
Lipton seconded The motion carried unanimously, 4-0, by voice vote.
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants:
Vouchers 71336 through 71463 in the amount of $208,508.22.
Approval of Minutes:
Regular meeting of March 20 and special meeting of March 13, 2000 (with correction of error
noted by Mr. Watts at top of page 4 regarding ordinance 2738: "The motion carried, 5 2 _4-3 by
voice vote, with Mr. Rambo, Mr. Finnie and Mr. Lipton opposed." )
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Aquatic Center Funding
Presentation: Mr. Garrison discussed the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation
Commission that the city allocate up to $20,000 for a feasiblity study regarding a county aquatic
center, noting the county has already committed funds for the project. Larry Little, Rick
City Council Meeting Page 2 April 6, 2000
Tollefson, and Jean Glaspell spoke on behalf of the committee.
Public comment:
Nancy Dorgan: regarding capital facility priorities
Council discussion ensued, with council members directing questions to the committee members.
Motion: Mr. Garrison moved to move the .issue along through the committee system and have it
appear again at a regular council meeting no later than the first meeting in May. The motion
carried unanimously, 4-0, by voice vote.
ORDINANCE 2742
AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE WESTERLY EIGHT (8) FEET OF CLEVELAND
STREET BETWEEN l0TM AND 11TM STREETS, ABUTTING LOTS 1 AND 8 IN
BLOCK 99 OF THE EISENBEIS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND;
ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS TO THE STREET VACATION; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Jeff Randall, Building & Community Development Director, presented the ordinance, noting that
the council had approved the street vacation application after a public hearing on September 7,
1999.
Public Comment:
Nancy Dorgan: opposed to the street vacation
During council deliberations, Mr. Lipton posed several questions about the proponent's
compliance with the original terms of the street vacation.
Motion: Mr. Lipton moved to remand the matter to staff requesting answers to several questions
posed by the council regarding compliance by the applicant with conditions of the approved
street vacation application and listing any deviations which would affect this as being a valid
street vacation. Mr. Youse seconded The motion carried unanimously, 4-0, by voice vote.
RESOLUTION 00-022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH EAST JEFFERSON COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICTS #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, AND #6 AND THE JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS, TO REVIEW AND EVALUATE THE CURRENT EAST
JEFFERSON COUNTY DISPATCH SYSTEM
Mr. Timmons presented the resolution.
City Council Meeting Page 3 April 6, 2000
Public Comment:
None
Motion: Mr. Lipton moved for adoption of Resolution 00-022. Mr. Garrison seconded. The
motion carried unanimously, 4-0, by voice vote.
RESOLUTION 00-023
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SECOND
AMENDMENT TO WATER CONTRACT (GLEN COVE SERVICE AREA)
WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT 1, EXTENDING
THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE AGREEMENT TO JANUARY 1, 2005
Mr. Timmons introduced the resolution.
Public comment:
None
Motion: Mr. Garrison moved for adoption of Resolution 00-023. Mr. Youse seconded. The
motion carried unanimously, 4-0, by voice vote.
RESOLUTION 00-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
TOWNSEND ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR LOCAL TELEVISION
COVERAGE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Mr. Timmons introduced the resolution.
Public Comment:
Nancy Dorgan; spoke in favor of passage
Motion: Mr. Frank moved for adoption of resolution 00-024. Mr. Lipton seconded. The motion
carried unanimously, 4-0, by voice vote.
TRI-AREA WATER ADVISORY GROUP
Mr. Youse introduced the issue of establishing a Tri-Area Water Advisory Group which would
be advisory to the Public Works Committee on Tri-Area water issues. The group would have
representatives from the Tri-Area and the city, as well as a council person and city staff, as
needed.
Public comment:
None
City Council Meeting Page 4 April 6, 2000
Motion: Mr. Youse moves to move the discussion of creating a Tri-Area Water Advisory Group
to an upcoming council study session. Mr. Lipton seconded The motion carried unanimously,
4-0, by voice vote.
There was no executive session.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURN
Attest:
Pamela Kolacy, CMC
City Clerk
City Council Meeting Page 5 April 6, 2000