HomeMy WebLinkAbout110507 BusinessCITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 5, 2007
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session the fifth day of
November 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend City Council Chambers of City Hall,
Mayor Mark Welch presiding.
ROLL CALL
Council members present at roll call were Laurie Medlicott, George Randels, Michelle
Sandoval and Mark Welch. Geoff Masci and Frank Benskin were excused.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John Watts,
Finance Director Michael Legarsky, DSD Director Leonard Yarberry, Public Works
Director Ken Clow, Police Chief Conner Daily, Planning Director Rick Sepler.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes proposed to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT (Consent and non-agenda items)
Shirley Rudolph represented by Sue Garlinghouse regarding her opposition to a
Thomas St. roundabout and to a turn bay to McPherson because of the impact to
parking.
Sue Garlinghouse, Manager of Children's Hospital Thrift, regarding her opposition to a
Thomas St. roundabout, a turn bay to McPherson, a median stopping drivers from
getting to businesses on either side of Sims because of the impact to parking, and to
trees or planters in front of the Children's Thrift store. She wishes to extend the road
behind Goodwill that connects to McPherson.
Catharine Robinson arrived at 6:34 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Mrs. Medlicott moved for approval of the following items on the Consent
Agenda. Mr. Welch seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 5-0, by voice vote.
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Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Vouchers 103001 through 103125 in the amount of $317,299.57
Vouchers 1105071 through 1105079 in the amount of $99,088.45
Approval of Minutes: October 15, 2007
October 29, 2007
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 2957
AN ORDINANCE CORRECTING AND AMENDING THE 2007 BUDGET BY
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $72,000 TO THE GENERAL FUND; $35,280 TO THE
FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FUND; $175,000 TO THE
STORMWTER FUND; $335,000 TO THE WATER/SEWER FUND; $395,000 TO THE
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES FUND; $15,000 TO THE MEMORIAL FUND;
$12,000 TO THE LIBRARY FUND AND MAKING FINDINGS
City Manager David Timmons said that due to increased tax income from a Puget
Sound Energy transaction as well as a significant real estate transaction taking place
positively impacting real estate excise tax revenue, the general fund revenue
appropriation is better than reported at the last meeting,
Finance Director Michael Legarsky reported that as Council requested at the last
meeting, staff did change the ordinance adding $57,000 to the stormwater utility total
adding two items.
Motion: Mr. Robinson moved for adoption of Ordinance 2957. Mr. Welch seconded.
The motion carried unanimously, 5-0, by roll call vote.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
The City is a co-recipient of a Peninsula Daily News Best on the Peninsula Award for its
participation on the Larry Scott Trail. There are discussions with the Port on some
enhancements at the Port trailhead.
Staff has been working on the interim striping plan on Upper Sims Way pursuant to
WSDOT's willingness to do the center left turn lane striping displacing angled parking
with parallel parking. At the last meeting, it appeared DOT wanted City permission to
undertake the project. The current understanding is that unless there were Council
objections, WSDOT would proceed, awaiting final meetings between Southwick and
neighboring property owners.
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Mr. Randels asked whether the constricted nature of biking and pedestrian access had
been resolved. Public Works Director Ken Clow responded that the City is waiting to
see this change in the final drawings. He made the draft drawings available to Council.
Mr. Timmons reported there would be a limited number of angled parking spaces in
front of the insurance office because there is a larger setback from the road. The
primary change would be in front of the retail building on the north side.
Ms. Sandoval asked if staff had met with the insurance company. She knew there was
interest in getting shared parking behind the buildings and she hoped the City could
facilitate discussion between the three businesses. Public Works Director Mr. Clow
responded that Larry Southwick had spoken with them, but this work would not be part
of the striping plan. They would plan afollow-up discussion with the insurance
company. City Manager David Timmons noted that some of these businesses have
private agreements. He agreed facilitating a discussion for a crossover easement would
be beneficial.
Mrs. Medlicott acknowledged the work of Mr. Southwick on this project.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
The Community DevelopmenULand Use Committee meeting scheduled for tomorrow
has been postponed to November 13 at 1:30 p.m. in City Hall Conference Rm. 1.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Mrs. Medlicott commented that she is dismayed that while this was an extremely high
priority in January, November 19 would be a first touch on Formula Store Retail. City
Manager David Timmons responded that staff couldn't speak for Council as to the
issues priority.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
Minutes by:
Joanna Sanders
Attest:
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Pam Kolacy, MMC
City Clerk
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