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Home My WebLink About081913 CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 19, 2013 CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on Monday, August 19, 2013, in the Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. The meeting was called to order by Mayor David King at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Robert Gray, David King, Kris Nelson, Catharine Robinson, Deborah Stinson, and Mark Welch. Michelle Sandoval was excused. Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John Watts, Public Works Director Ken Clow, City Engineer Dave Peterson, and City Clerk Pam Kolacy. Councilmembers present at roll call were Robert Gray, David King, Kris Nelson, Catharine Robinson, Deborah Stinson, and Mark Welch with Michelle Sandoval excused. Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John Watts, Public Works Director Ken Clow, City Engineer David Peterson, and City Clerk Pam Kolacy. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Mayor King stated that in response to a request, Consent Agenda Item C (Resolution 13-024 Authorizing the City Manager to Transfer 2008 Bond Proceeds to the General Capital Project Fund) would be moved to A under New Business. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Volunteer of the Year 2013 Mayor King presented Library Volunteer Grace Dumenil with the Barbara Marseille "Volunteer of the Year" award. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Steve Oakford commented on improvements that could be made at the Aldrich's bus stop (bus should stop at same place each time but there isn't enough space unless a parking place is removed) and the bus stop at Cass and Walker (move the stop back far enough so people can board and step down on level non-grass covered ground). CONSENT AGENDA City Council Business Meeting August 19, 2013 Page 1 of 5 Bills, Claims and Warrants Voucher 121476 in the amount of$1,402.13 Vouchers 121477 through 121485 in the amount of $98,828.99 Vouchers 121350 through 121365 in the amount of$25,436.73 Vouchers 121366 through 121475 in the amount of$613,019.56 Vouchers 121347 through 121348 in the amount of$1,883.24 Voucher 121349 in the amount of$250.00 Electronic Funds Transfer in the amount of $14,659.88. Approval of Minutes: July 15 and August 5, 2013 with change to July 15 minutes: strike "especially in a civic center" on page 5 and change reference to "accosted" to "approached" and correct "clarify" to "clarity" in third paragraph from the bottom, last line and on page 6 second paragraph under MOU, third line change "sots" to "cost." On page 4 of the August 5 minutes, correct spelling of "cannabis" in two places. Minor Housekeeping Revision to Adopted Ordinance 3038 - Zoning Code Amendments (July 19, 2010) Table 17.16.030 R-II Lot Coverage Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve the consent agenda without Item C and with corrections to the minutes as stated. Robert Gray seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE NEW BUSINESS Resolution 13-024, Authorizing the City Manager to Transfer 2008 Bond Proceeds to the General Capital Project Fund Mr. Timmons reviewed the materials, noting that the projects funded by the 2008 bond have been completed with the exception of the San Juan project and those funds were used for other purposes which fulfilled the goals of the bond. Since the bond funds have generated approximately $180,000 in interest, which is considered as bond proceeds and may be used for capital purposes, staff proposes that the accumulated interest be transferred to Fund 301, the general government capital projects fund, to be used as a credit for payment of interest on debt as provided for in Ordinance 2978. He added this creates a public record of the transaction and signals the Auditor that we are closing out a separate fund after it has been audited. Mr. Timmons also said that the transfer was reviewed by an independent CPA as well as bond counsel. In response to Mr. Gray's inquiry about funding for Parkside Drive Park, he noted that he believes the money for the capital portion of the park has already been allocated. Ms. Robinson stated she would like to see the City pursue the Quincy Street reconfiguration (shown on the map but not the project list). There was no public comment. City Council Business Meeting August 19, 2013 Page 2 of 5 Motion: Mark Welch moved to approve Resolution 13-024, Authorizing the City Manager to Transfer 2008 Bond Proceeds to the General Capital Project Fund. Catharine Robinson seconded. Vote: motion carried, 5-1 by voice vote, Kris Nelson opposed. Ordinance 3096, Amending Chapter 5.40 of the PTMC - Taxicabs to Update Regulations Relating to For Hire Business Operations City Attorney John Watts reviewed the packet materials. He stated that the City's existing Taxicab business regulations are out of date. Review of the regulations was prompted by a recent inquiry by a person seeking to operate some form of vehicle passenger service within the City. State law has changed since the City's regulations were put into effect and this new version is consistent with state law as well as providing a more efficient application process. Initial Council questions covered suspension or revocation of a license (currently addressed separately in Title 5), horse taxi (covered by a separate regulation) and bicycle taxi service (which would be covered since bicycles operate on state highways.) Elizabeth Maegerle, whose inquiry prompted the update, explained her business plan. Council discussion ensued. Revisions were suggested for the ordinance as follows: 5.40.010, second line, insert "business" before "license" in second line, 5.40.040 A.3., insert "background" between "appropriate" and "investigation" in the first line; 5.40.040 B.1, add "if required for the particular activity" at the end of the sentence; 5.40.040 B.3, eliminate completely. It was also suggested that the City and Police Department processes for reviewing the license be separated so it is clear what each does. Motion: Deborah Stinson moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3096, Amending Chapter 5.40 of the PTMC - Taxicabs to Update Regulations Relating to For Hire Business Operations. Mark Welch seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Ordinance 3095, Providing for Temporary Regulations Concerning Sidewalk Obstructions in the Vicinity of the Wooden Boat Festival and the Arts and Crafts Fair; and Providing Authority to the Chief of Police to Set Event Regulations for Temporary Uses and Event Permits; and Declaring an Emergency City Attorney Watts reviewed the packet materials. He noted this is the same emergency ordinance as the one adopted last year, prohibiting sidewalk obstructions in the vicinity of the Wooden Boat Festival and the Crafts Fair. The only change for 2013 is a new section (2), a change to PTMC 17.60.055 Event and Temporary Use Permits, which grants specific authority to the Chief of Police to set similar event regulations for other temporary event permits. If adopted, this would avoid the necessity of having the Council set regulations each time an event permit City Council Business Meeting August 19, 2013 Page 3 of 5 is granted. He added that this authority may already impliedly exist, but Council action would serve to make the authority explicit. There was no public comment. Council discussion centered on the new Section amending Event and Temporary Use Permits, with concerns raised about the pros and cons of direct Council involvement in approving regulations for each individual festival. It was suggested that if the Council did not wish to adopt a revision at this time, that the amendment to 17.60.055 might be adopted through the rest of this year so that the Film Festival and Kinetic Sculpture events would be covered; review of the Event and Temporary Use Permit ordinance would take place next year. Motion. Catharine Robinson moved to approve waiving Council Rules and adopt on an emergency basis Ordinance 3095, Providing for Temporary Regulations Concerning Sidewalk Obstructions in the Vicinity of the Wooden Boat Festival and the Arts and Crafts Fair; and Providing Authority to the Chief of Police to Set Event Regulations for Temporary Uses and Event Permits; and Declaring an Emergency. Mark Welch seconded. Vote: motion failed, 2-4 by voice vote, with Robert Gray, David King, Kris Nelson, and Deborah Stinson opposed. Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve waiving rules and adopt on emergency basis Ordinance 3095, Providing for Temporary Regulations Concerning Sidewalk Obstructions in the Vicinity of the Wooden Boat Festival and the Arts and Crafts Fair; and Providing Authority to the Chief of Police to Set Event Regulations for Temporary Uses and Event Permits; and sunsetting Section 2 on December 31, 2013 or when superseded by an overlapping ordinance. Mark Welch seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. PRESIDING OFFICER REPORT Mayor King is concerned about establishing segregated prevailintg wage classifications for maritime trades to help local businesses to be competitive for government contracts. He also reported that he spoke to the Washington City Managers Association at their state conference held in Port Townsend this month. CITY MANAGER REPORT Mr. Timmons reported that a bid has been awarded for the Sheridan sidewalk project and the Walker Street project is currently out for bids. He also updated the Council on a follow up meeting with the Department of Health regarding the City's water treatment plan. This will significantly impact the cost of the project and will result in re-sequencing other projects. SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR STUDY SESSION COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL City Council Business Meeting August 19, 2013 Page 4 of 5 EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Attest: Pamela Kolacy, MMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting August 19, 2013 Page 5 of 5