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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04152002CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 15, 2002 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this fifteenth day of April 2002, at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Kees Kolff presiding. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmembers present at roll call were Freida Fenn, Joe Finnie, Kees Kolff, Catharine Robinson, Michelle Sandoval and Alan Youse. Geoff Masci was excused. Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John Watts, BCD Director Jeff Randall, and City Clerk Pam Kolacy. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Mr. Youse requested that he be allowed to address the council after the presiding officer's report. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Proclamations Mayor Kolff read a proclamation in honor of Earth Day. A proclamation proclaiming Fort Worden Centennial Anniversary Days was read and presented to Perry Spring who was present representing the Fort Worden Centennial Committee. Citizen Advisory Board Appointments Motion: Ms. Fenn moved to approve the following appointments to citizen advisory boards. Ms. Robinson seconded The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. 1) Arts Commission: Larry Harbison, position 1, expires 5/1/05 Joe Pipia, position 2, expires 5/1/05 2) Historic Preservation Committee: Vern Leckman, position 1, expires 5/1/05 Joan Cole, position 2, expires 5/1/05 Barbara Marseille, position 3, expires 5/1/05 Eric Kuzma, position 5, expires 5/1/03 City Council Business Meeting Page 1 April 15, 2002 3) Park & Recreation Advisory Boar& Barbara Pastore, position 1, expires 5/1/05 Nan Toby Tyrell, position 6, expires 5/1/04 Monica Mick-Hager, position 3, expires 5/1/05 4) Non-motorized Transportation Advisory Board: Scott Walker, position 8, expires 5/1/03 David McCulloch, position 9, expires 5/1/04 Patrick Jennings, position 1, expires 5/1/05 Amy Williams, position 2, expires 5/1/05 Mayor Kolff noted that there is one slot left vacant on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board since at least one of the applicants has been out of town. He also noted that there is a vacancy remaining on the Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Board and that he is trying to recruit a volunteer from the Quimper or Peninsula Trails Coalition. CHANGETO AGENDA Mr. Youse asked that a discussion of the pledge of allegiance be placed as the first item under new business. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Timmons stated that a letter has been received from PUD # 1 asking the city to support the PUD's use of the Distressed County Infrastructure Fund to construct an open access fiber-optic network in East Jefferson County. Ms. Sandoval, the City's representative to the Infrastructure Fund group said she thought a technical workshop was going to be put on by the PUD so that there would be more information available before the request was made to the city. Dick Shipman, PUD Commissioner stated that the PUD could have a representative at the committee meeting where a discussion of the request would take place. He stated the request was preliminary to further discussion. Consensus was to refer the issue to the Finance/Budget Committee. Ms. Sandoval could attend the meeting to hear discussion of that particular issue. Deadline for the decision is June. Ms. Sandoval requested a copy of the legislation which dictates the funding process. Mr. Timmons then reported on an upcoming meeting regarding the Hood Canal Bridge closure. The focus of the meeting is to begin developing a plan for what we need to survive the period while the bridge is down and ask the Department of Transportation to tell us what we need to have the plan go forward, particularly in terms of possible legislative changes. City Council Business Meeting Page 2 April 15, 2002 Ms. Sandoval stated that she spoke with Senator Patty Murray and Representative Norm Dicks on Sunday and told them we would be forwarding email about proposed legislation changes that we believe will be necessary. Mr. Finnie stated that Nancy Borino will be reporting at the next LTAC meeting what the marketing people have come up with in terms of mitigation efforts needed. Mr. Timmons also noted that he has been invited to meet monthly with the Jefferson County Historical Society to discuss restoration of City Hall, Bell Tower, etc. PUBLIC COMMENT Ruth Gordon: stated that it is important to face the fact that the paper mill might be closing soon. She would support city leaders in identifying ways to respond to the challenges this event would present to our community. She urged the council not to wait to respond to the economic and environmental challenges. James Fritz: stated that family wage jobs must be produced in the county; the government must support the poor and unemployed. He stated there are desperate people in the county. He added that people do not distinguish among the groups thought to be harassing them and that they blame leaders for not representing them fairly. He said this is a public relations problem and may break out in violence and that this is more likely to happen as the economy deteriorates. Bob Sokol: stated the noon Rotary Club is holding its fundraiser on April 20 and the organization did an Earth Day project last Saturday. He thanked council member Robinson for participating. CONSENT AGENDA Motion: Mr. Finnie moved for adoption of the following items on the Consent Agenda. Mr. ¥ouse seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. Approval of the following Bills, Claims and Warrants: Vouchers 80570 through 80740 in the amount of $535,710.81 Approval of minutes from the regular session of April 1, 2002. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Motion: Mr. Youse moved that the Council recite the Pledge of Allegiance before every regular, special, workshop and committee meeting. Mr. Finnie seconded. Public comment: The following citizens made comments in support of the motion: City Council Business Meeting Page 3 April 15, 2002 Larry Crockett: Brian Jennings, VFW Byron Ruby Dick Wiltse, VFW Nancy Dorgan Gloria Bram A1 Frank Don Fristoe Vem Garrison. Bob Sokol Ms. Sandoval suggested that the council rules be changed to reflect the decision so there will be no confusion in the future when agendas are set up. Ms. Fenn spoke in support of the motion, then offered an amendment, noting that the committee meeting rooms don't at this time contain flags. Motion to amend: Ms. Fenn moved to amend the motion to remove committee meetings from the list of meeting before which the Pledge will be recited Ms. Sandoval seconded Mayor Kolff spoke in support of reciting the Pledge at all regular and special business meetings. Mr. Finnie spoke in support of the main motion. Ms. Robinson spoke in support of the main motion. Ms. Sandoval spoke in support of the main motion. Vote on amendment (to delete the part of the main motion referring to city committee meetings) failed, 4-2, with Finnie, Youse, Robinson and Sandoval opposed Vote on the main motion (to revise Council Rules to have the Pledge of Allegiance placed on the agenda o fall council regular and special business meetings, study sessions, workshops, and committee meetings) carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. RECESS At 8:30, the Mayor called a brief recess for a break and for introduction of the Quimper Coho salmon sculpture. RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened at 8:20 p.m. City Council Business Meeting Page 4 April 15, 2002 NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION 02-013 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY FOR CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR BUDGET YEAR 2002 RESOLUTION 02-014 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY FOR CERTAIN LAW AND JUSTICE SERVICES FOR BUDGET YEAR 2002 RESOLUTION 02-015 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFERSON COUNTY FOR CERTAIN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR BUDGET YEAR 2002 Mr. Timmons stated that because of the change in County administration personnel, the interlocal contracts for services had been delayed. The contracts were all discussed during last year's budget process and all contracts are at or below the amounts budgeted. Public comment None Motion: Ms. Robinson moved to authorized the City Manager to adopt Resolutions 02-013, 02-014, and 02-015, authorizing the City Manager to sign the interlocal agreements with the County for court services, health and human services, and computer services. Mr. Youse seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/LAND USE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: C-II DESIGN STANDARDS COMMITTEE Ms. Sandoval introduced the item which has come forward as a recommendation from the Commtmity Development/Land Use committee. BCD Director Jeff Randall noted that interim standards had been adopted and staff was waiting to review projects under the standards but those projects had come forward infrequently. After only one application in 2000, a few more projects have come in and staff has a better idea of what changes to the standards might be contemplated. He added he has drafted some language for the committee to consider and is ready to reconvene. He added that the former committee members have not yet been contacted to see if they wish to continue serving. City Council Business Meeting Page 5 April 15, 2002 Public Comment Dana Roberts stated the original committee put forth a good effort and had a good exchange resulting in general agreement about the provisions of the code. He supported soliciting the members of the original committee. Motion: Ms. Fenn moved to adopt the recommendation of the Community Development and Land Use committee and reactivate the C-H Design Standards Committee. Ms. Sandoval seconded The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. Motion: Ms. Sandoval moved to accept the membership of the previous C-II Design Standards Committee and replace the former council representatives with a current council member (Sandoval already assigned). Ms. Robinson seconded The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/LAND USE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: HISTORIC CODE TASK FORCE The Community Development & Land Use Committee has recommended that Barbara Marseille, Eric Toews and Joan Code be invited to serve on a task force assigned to craft a draft historic preservation demolition and preservation ordinance for review by the Committee. Mr. Randall noted he would assign Planner John McDonagh to work with the task force. Ms. Marseille and Mr. Toews have already begun work on the project under the auspices of the Jefferson County Historical Society. Public comment Dana Roberts stated that "demolition by neglect" should be addressed by the task force. Motion: Ms. Sandoval moved to establish a task force to craft a draft historic demolition and preservation ordinance for review by the Community Development and Land Use committee. Ms. Robinson seconded. Mr. Finnie noted that he would abstain from voting because of his possible future business connection with properties in Point Hudson. Vote: the motion carried by voice vote, with 5 in favor and Mr. Finnie abstaining. TOPICS FOR UPCOMING WORKSHOPS Mayor Kolff asked the council to suggest items for upcoming workshop sessions. Issues suggested included upper Sims Way development strategy, capital improvement plan, fiber optics, and the capital improvement plan. City Council Business Meeting Page 6 April 15, 2002 MACRO OVERVIEW OF WATER ISSUES Public Works Director Ken Clow provided a copy of Volume I of the Water System Plan for each council member. He noted that Volume II (Appendices) is much larger and will not be distributed although council members may check out copies of they wish. Mr. Clow then presented an informational overview of the water system, historic and current issues. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Attest: Pamela Kolacy, CMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting Page 7 April 15, 2002