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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03202000PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 20, 2000 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this twentieth day of March, 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 Joe Finnie, Allen Frank, Vern Garrison, Geoff Masci, Syd Lipton, Forrest Rainbo, and Alan Youse. Staff members present were City Manager Dave Timmons, Interim City Attorney Steve Olsen, and City Clerk Para Kolacy. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Mr. Masci requested removal of item 9 (b) be removed from the council agenda. He also announced an executive session to discuss personnel matters would take place. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mr. Masci read a proclamation regarding Sleep Awareness Week CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Aquatic Center and Skateboard Park: The Parks & Recreation Commission has recommended that the city contribute $20,000 toward a feasibility study in regard to a county aquatic center; they also recommended that the city council support the concept of a permanent skateboard park. Mr. Timmons said that since the proposed funding would be taken from bond proceeds earmarked for capital facilities, he suggested remanding both issues to the Public Facilities Committee of the Council so they can compare it with other capital needs. He also noted that skateboard park funds have already been allocated and the issue could be forwarded to the committee for recommendations. Jefferson County Historical Society request: Mr. Timmons_referred to a letter from the Jefferson County Historical Society requesting short-term use of City Hall space. He noted that the council's policy that any use of City Hall must be approved by the council. Motion: Mr. Frank moved to place the request, along a report on the status of all current agreements with the Historical Society, on the April 3 agenda. Mr. Garrison seconded. Discussion followed during which it was noted that the particular request has a time critical element, that only Room 5 would be used for a period of 3-4 months. · Motion withdrawn: Mr. Frank withdrew his motion but still requested an update to the Public City Council Agenda Page 1 March 20, 2000 Facilities Committee regarding leases with the Historical Society as well as any other proposed uses for the City Hall facility. Following discussion, no council member had an objection to the use of Room 5 by the Historical Society as outlined in the March 9 letter. Art Display in CiW Hall: Mr. Timmons outlined a proposal from the Port Townsend Arts Commission to display local art in City Hall as outlined in Mr. Reitsch's Feb. 14 letter. Main Street Conference: Mr. Timmons and Mayor Masci will attend the national Main Street Conference in Boston April 1-5. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Items not on the agenda) Virginia Wolf: Questioned disappearance of bench pillows from City Hall Nancy Dorgan: Opposed to council role that public comment be limited to one subject John Ebner: Proposed noise ordinance Margaret Lee: Seeking information on difference between regular meetings and study sessions. CONSENT AGENDA Motion: Mr. Frank moved for approval of the following items on the consent agenda: Mr. Rambo seconded The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by voice vote. Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants: Vouchers 71163 through 71332 in the amount of $237,800.30 Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of March 6, 2000 UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE 2716 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE NARRATIVE TEXT, TABLES AND POLICIES CONTAINED IN THE LAND USE AND CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES ELEMENTS OF THE PORT TOWNSEND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (THE PLAN); ADOPTING THREE AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE MAP CONTAINED WITHIN THE PLAN; ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXT AND TABLES OF TITLE 17, ZONING, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE (PTMC); ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 17.12.030 PTMC IN ORDER TO BE CONSISTENT WITH, AND IMPLEMENT THE LAND USE MAP CONTAINED City Council Agenda Page 2 March 20, 2000 WITHIN THE PLAN; DIRECTING TE BUILDING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO PREPARE REVISED COPIES OF THE PLAN INCORPORATING THE AMENDMENTS SE"I' FORTH IN THIS ORDINANCE; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CODIFY THE AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17 PTMC SET FORTH IN THIS ORDINANCE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DAT; ALL IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 20.04 PTMC AND THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1990, AS AMENDED (CHAPTER 37.70A RCW) Staff Presentation: Jeff Randall, Building & Community Development Director, introduced the ordinance, noting that this is the final version of the amendments approved by the Council at the December 6 meeting. Due to staff changes, the final copy is now being presented. The ordinance was presented first in November, adopted in December, and the changes were brought forward to last week's study session. Public Comment: None Motion: Mr. Rambo moved for adoption of ordinance 2716 as amended on December 6. Mr. Frank seconded The motion carried unanimously, 7-0, by roll call vote. 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 Staff presentation: City Manager Timmons noted that the ordinance was discussed at the February 21, 2000, meeting and at that time action was postponed. Public Comment: The following citizens spoke in opposition to a change in meeting day: John Boles Bill Medlicott Michelle Bruns Marilyn Muller Virginia Wolf Tony Goldenberg Margaret Lee Scott Wilson Nancy Dorgan Katherine Robinson John Ebner City Council Agenda Page 3 March 20, 2000 Freida Fenn Motion: Mr. Frank moved to end discussion and postpone a decision on the ordinance until the new council member is up to speed and ready to vote. Mr. Youse seconded The motion carried, 4-3 by voice vote, with Mr. Rambo, Mr. Finnie and Mr. Lipton opposed ORDINANCE 2739A AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ESTABLISHING ADJUSTED SALARY FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY POSITION, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Staff Presentation: Mr. Timmons noted that the amount proposed for the City Attorney's salary is within budget and consistent with the contract negotiation terms. Mr. John Watts will assume the position full time beginning April 1. Public Comment: None Motion: Mr. Rambo moved to delay action on the ordinance until the new council member is seated Mr. Finnie seconded The motion failed, 2-5, by voice vote, with Mr. Rainbo and Mr. Finnie in favor. Motion: Mr. Frank moved for adoption of Ordinance 2739A. Mr. Lipton seconded The motion carried unanimously by call vote. ORDINANCE 2741 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 3.44 PTMC, "DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY," ESTABLISHING AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING PROCEDURE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN DESCRIBED CATEGOARIES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Staff presentation: Mr. Timmons noted that this ordinance and the purchasing policies ordinance had been presented to the council previously; they have been separated for discussion and action, with revisions to the purchasing policies still in progress. Public comment: Nancy Dorgan: objection to removing final four lines under 3.44,030 (A)(1). Frieda Fenn: same comment; also questioned deletion of last line in 3,44.050(A) regarding city employees and elected officials being prohibited from acquiring interest in city surplus property. Mr. Timmons replied that the language had been moved, not deleted, and can be found in 3.44.020. City Council Agenda Page 4 March 20, 2000 Larry Nussbaum: representing Northwest Natural Resources. Motion: Mr. Garrison moved for final reading and adoption of Ordinance 2 741. Mr. Youse seconded Motion: Mr. Youse moved to amend the motion to retain the struck lines in 3.44. 030 (A)(1): "including but not limited to preservation of sensitive natural habitat, stormwater or flood management control, current or future utility-related needs, passive or active open space and recreation enjoyment, implementation of comprehensive plan goals and pollicies, future investment potential." Mr. Frank seconded The motion to amend carried 6-1, by roll call vote, with Mr. Lipton opposed Vote on main motion: The main motion to adopt Ordinance 2 741 as amended, then carried unanimously, 7-0, by roll call vote: Mr. Rambo then requested an unnamed new item be placed on the agenda as an addition under New Business. RESOLUTION 00-019 A RESOLUTION FO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD (TIB) GRANT AGREEMENT FOR PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY IMPROVEMENTS ON SAN JUAN AVENUE, F STREET TO 19TM AVENUE RESOLUTION 00-020 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD (TIB) GRANT AGREEMENT FOR "F" STREET IMPROVEMENTS Staff Presentation: Mr. Timmons introduced the resolutions and thanked the Public Works staff for their work which resulted in the awarding of the grant funds. Public Comment: None I n Motion: Mr. Frank moved for approval of Reso,utio 99-019. Mr. Finnie seconded The motion carried 6-0, by voice vote, with Mr. Garrison abstaining. Motion: Mr. Frank moved for approval of Resolution 99-020. Mr. Finnie seconded The motion carried, 6-0, by voice vote, with Mr. Garrison abstaining. City Council Agenda Page 5 March 20, 2000 Mr. Rambo then declared the rescission of his resignation from the council. He also stated he would like to reopen discussion and vote on Ordinance 2738 establishing the day and time for council meetings since the motion to postpone the discussion was based on the new council member taking office. Public Comment: Gay Nelson: thanks Mr. Rambo for changing his mind and staying on the council. Kathryn Jenks: questions whether the resignation is permanent Jan Freeland: thanks Mr. Rambo for staying. John Ebner: noted some confusion Motion: Mr. Finnie then moved to suspend council rules and add the proposal to the agenda for discussion. Mr. ¥ouse seconded The motion carried, 4-3, by voice vote, with Mr. Masci, Mr. Garrison and Mr. Frank opposed Mr. Frank then moved to postpone the decision on approval of the ordinance until the second council meeting in April, on April 17. Mr. Youse seconded It was noted during discussion that the decision is not only whether to move the meetings from Monday to Tuesday, but rather to examine other days of the week. Vote: The motion to postpone carried 4-3, by voice vote, with Mr. Rambo, Mr. Youse and Mr. Lipton opposed Mr. Rambo then rescinded his rescission and declared that he would resign from the council as originally announced, at the end of March. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Masci announced that a previously announced executive session would be delayed until April 17. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m. Attest: · Pamela Kolacy, CMC City Clerk City Council Agenda Page 6 March 20, 2000