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Home My WebLink About060506 CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 5, 2006 CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this fifth day of June, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend temporary Council Chambers in the Port Townsend Fire Station conference room, Mayor Mark Welch presiding. ROLL CALL Council members present at roll call were Frank Benskin, Laurie Medlicott, Michelle Sandoval, Scott Walker and Mark Welch. Catharine Robinson was excused. Geoff Masci arrived at 7:10 p.m. Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John Watts, Public Works Director Ken Clow, DSD Director Leonard Yarberry, and City Clerk Pam Kolacy. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA No changes to the agenda were proposed. PROCLAMATION Mayor Welch read a proclamation declaring June 2006 as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month. Kellie Ragan accepted the proclamation. PUBLIC COMMENT (Consent and non-agenda items) Doug Milholland: delivered a petition requesting the City Council and County Commissioners to convene a public forum regarding the impact of the continuing expansion of NavMag Indian Island on the community. Bill LeMaster: expressed concerns about moving Police Station from downtown location; requested funding and maintenance for pool; asked that the Metropolitan Park District survey be conducted. Kellie Ragan: invited all to participate in Pride Month activities. Dennis Kelly: appreciation for proclamation. Staff response, D. Timmons City Council Business Meeting Page 1 June 5, 2006 Public forum: legislators may be contacted to be present for a forum whether Navy participates or not. Police station: City plans to maintain a downtown presence when Police Station is relocated. Pool status: in limbo during School District's capital facilities study (pool is owned by School District). Metropolitan Park District: next step is for Council and Commissioners to meet. CONSENT AGENDA Motion: Mr. Walker moved for adoption of the following items on the Consent Agenda. Ms. Sandoval seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 5-0, by voice vote. Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants: Vouchers 97887 through 98030 in the amount of $144,208.18 Vouchers 98031 through 98040 in the amount of $1 ,206.47 Vouchers 98041 through 98055 in the amount of $33,163.11 Vouchers 98056 through 98060 in the amount of $12,972.13 Vouchers 98061 through 98061 in the amount of $14,969.88 Vouchers 98062 through 98070 in the amount of $2,561.80 Vouchers 98150 through 98162 in the amount of $30,483.79 Vouchers 5050610 through 5050613 in the amount of $1 ,246.06 Vouchers 519061 through 519069 in the amount of $98,727.51 Vouchers 605061 through 605069 in the amount of $100,659.99 Approval of Minutes: May 15, 2006 and May 22, 2006 Action: Authorize the City Manager to solicit bids and award the necessary contacts for the wastewater system maintenance hole installation project. Action: Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Professional Service Contracts related to the development of the City's Transportation Plan. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE 2915 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ADOPTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY 2005 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT MANUAL FOR WESTERN WASHINGTON City Council Business Meeting Page 2 June 5, 2006 Public Works Director Ken Clow reviewed the packet materials. He stated that first reading of the ordinance was approved unanimously on December 5, 2005. In response to questions from Council members, he stated the following: There are pockets of poor drainage soils throughout town. Stormwater Manual deals primarily with site-specific stormwater design and stormwater which ends up in the public rights of way is an issue to be addressed under the City's Stormwater Plan. The Stormwater Manual does not thoroughly address low impact development techniques. Port Townsend is among the first adopters of the Manual pursuant to GMA schedule. Public comment: Jim Todd spoke in favor of adoption. Motion: Mr. Masci moved for adoption of Ordinance 2915. Mrs. Medlicott seconded. Mr. Walker suggested delaying adoption until Council members have had time to review the manual. Mr. Watts noted that delayed adoption may impact the upcoming GMA appeal hearing. Mr. Timmons noted that if we selectively edit the manual we may not retain the ability to say we are in compliance; he added the City does not have the specialized resources on staff that would be necessary to make those judgments. Mr. Clow noted that once we have some local experience with the adopted manual, staff can propose suggested changes based on real experience during the Stormwater Plan adoption process. In answer to Mrs. Medlicott's question, it was noted that the Council could amend or change the rules adopted at any time. Vote: Motion carried, 5-1 by roll call vote, Walker opposed. Motion: Mr. Masci moved that at such time as the Council holds a public hearing on the City of Port Townsend Stormwater Plan, information on the effects of adoption of the Storm water Manual, its operations and impacts, be included in that hearing. Mr. Benskin seconded. Motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by roll call vote. City Council Business Meeting Page 3 June 5, 2006 Kaase, Morton & Mayshark Street Vacation (LUP05-065) Amending Findings of Fact and Conclusions of City Council City Attorney John Watts reviewed the packet materials, noting a minor correction to the dimensions marked on the aerial photographs. He went through the four proposed alternatives for council consideration. Public comment: John Morton, one of the applicants, stated the neighbors have come to consensus to support option 3, which would vacate only the area in the Eisenbeis plat. He added the needs of the neighborhood for open space are well served; he stated that he objects to option 4, as that would eliminate use of the only level and clear spot on his property. Holly Mayshark stated that turning the area adjacent to her driveway into a pocket park would be a hardship for her and the area functions as a neighborhood park anyway; she would rather purchase the property through the street vacation than have it made into a public park and having the Mortons give up more property. Mrs. Medlicott asked if the property could be surplused and sold by the City; Mr. Timmons explained that the City's rights are easement only and not fee simple so none of the property could be sold to a third party. There was further discussion, and dialogue with Mr. Morton and Ms. Mayshark. Motion: Mr. Masci moved to approve "Option 1" allowing the original street vacation approval to go forward on an "all or none" basis: if one or more owners choose not to participate and acquire their portion, then the street vacation does not occur and the 20' trail easement is shifted to the south by 10 feet in the area south of Mayshark only. Mrs. Medlicott seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. RECESS Mayor Welch called a recess at 8:08 for the purpose of a break. RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened at 8:25 p.m. NEW BUSINESS PROPOSED ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT Mr. Watts reviewed the packet materials. City Council Business Meeting Page 4 June 5, 2006 There was no public comment. Motion: Mr. Benskin moved to assign the proposed text amendment for the C-II and C-/11 (Northwest Maritime Center site) adjacent to Point Hudson to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation pursuant to the procedures set forth in Chapter 20.04.090 PTMC, Land Use Code Text Revisions. Mrs. Medlicott seconded. Motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mayor Welch reported on the auditor's entry interview. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Timmons briefed Council on the following items: Covenant for Maintenance Agreement required by National Park Service in connection with Save America's Treasures Grant for City Hall. Talks with Wave Communication regarding cable franchise agreement. Resignation of a member of the engineering staff. SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS The workshop on 2006-2007 budget priorities will be re-scheduled for Monday, June 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION After a short break, the Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:55 p.m. to discuss litigation and personnel matters. Mayor Welch noted that no action would be taken and the session would take approximately thirty minutes. RECONVENE The meeting reconvened at 9:42 p.m. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:43 p.m. Attest: ~a:i70 City Clerk City Council Business Meeting Page 5 June 5, 2006