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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09181995PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 18, 1995 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 18th day of September, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor John M. Clise presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Bill Davidson, Dan Harpole, Julie McCulloch, Diane Perry-Thompson, Ted Shoulberg, Robert Sokol, and Sheila Westerman. Also present were Acting City Clerk Michael Hildt, City Attomey Timothy McMahan, Director of Public Works Bob Wheeler, Director of Building & Community Development Dave Robison, Library Director Linnea Patrick, and Acting Clerk Sheila Avis. INTRODUCTIONS and/or RECOGNITIONS: There were none. AGENDA CHANGES or ADDITIONS: There were none. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember McCulloch made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Harpole and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: 010 Current Expense $155,812.08 094 Garbage 42,431.40 110 Street 7,449.72 120 Library 3,093.91 130 Park 2,564.69 150 Hotel/Motel Transient Tax 7,975.80 170 Emergency Medical Services 1,691.52 180 Capital Improvement 39,594.13 319 95 WW Comprehensive Sewer Plan 1,423.59 321 Union Wharf Reconstruction 33,807.00 330 93 Water Quality Improvements 10,327.35 371 95 San Juan Ave Improvements 339.20 376 95 Water System Rev Bd Project 7,279.27 411 Water-Sewer 35,342.50 412 Storm and Surface Water 2,044.51 416 56 Special Water Bond -RESERVE 5,228.55 500 Equipment Rental 3,847.06 610 Firemen's Pension and Relief 65.00 Total $ 360,317.28 Setting Hearings: Proposed Text Amendment to Port Townsend Municipal Code, Signs for October 2, 1995. Shoreline Conditional Use Permit 9506-08 -Surf Restaurant for October 2, 1995. Approval of Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 95-102 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY TO PERFORM ROAD WORK ON DESIGNATED CITY STREETS. RESOLUTION NO. 95-103 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR WATER RESOURCES INVESTIGATIONS WITH THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (USGS). Communications: A letter dated August 22, 1995, from Earnest and Schen Callahan, 1071 Landes Court, Port Townsend, requesting rezoning of their property. (For Information.) A letter dated August 25, 1995, to Mayor Clise and copied to Council from Dennis Okamoto, U.S. West Communications, regarding telephone service rates. (For Information.) A letter dated August 30, 1995, from Lois A. Overton, 200 Quinault Loop, Port Townsend, 2 regarding saving the walnut tree on San Juan at 35th Street on Mr. L. Castellano's property. (For Information.) A letter dated August 31, 1995, from L. Castellano, reaffirming his permission for the City to remove the walnut tree from his property. (For Information.) A letter dated September 5, 1995, from Lee Wilbum, requesting a repeal of the limitation restricting the office and retail component to 20% of the gross floor area of buildings in the Port Townsend Business Park Property Use Development Agreement. (For Information.) A letter dated September 6, 1995, from Jefferson County Board of Commissioners inviting the City of Port Townsend to appoint a representative to participate in a committee to oversee analysis of Jefferson County Solid Waste operations and services. A letter dated September 7, 1995, to Mayor Clise and copied to Council from Kate Jenks, P.O. Box 305, Port Townsend, regarding public process surrounding Union Wharf. (For Information.) A letter dated September 8, 1995, to Mayor Clise and copied to Council from Barbara Gray, Seattle, Washington, suggesting modification of the Jackson Bequest exhibit for wheelchair or scooter accessibility. (To Parks & Property Committee). A letter dated September 8, 1995, from Jefferson County Board of Commissioners regarding water for the Tri Area. A letter dated September 11, 1995, from Charles Barker, Executive Director, Jefferson Community Counseling Center, regarding reconsideration on their behalf of restrictive condition on limiting office space at the Port Townsend Business Park. An undated, unsigned form letter from a resident of the Admiralty Apartments regarding sidewalk obstructions. This concludes the Consent Agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Donna Johnson, employee of Sir Plus, spoke to the problem issues of the Downtown area. She stated representatives of downtown merchants will continue to address Council at every session until their issues are satisfied. Ms. Shirley Tso, owner of the Lighthouse Cafe, spoke about need for enforcement of laws in the downtown area and requested more bicycle patrol. She said things have gotten worse with the kids downtown since school started. Mr. Henry Steams stated he had been stopped by a flagger at San Juan Avenue recently and got angry at being stopped without what he considered a good reason. He questioned the crew chief's authority and stated their public relations was poor for public servants. Mayor Clise said he would get further information. Acting City Clerk Michael Hildt referred to the nearly 130 petitions received previous to the last City Council Meeting requesting solutions to the issues of sidewalk incidents downtown and stated approximately 70 additional petitions were received at the beginning of today's City Council Meeting, many with brief comments at the bottom. He read the comments for the record. He mentioned the budget process and the Mayor's budget hearings to be held November 8th and suggested more money be requested for the downtown beat. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE REPORTS There were none. STANDING/ADHOC COMMITTEE REPORTS Transportation. Councilmember Westerman scheduled a Transportation Meeting for Monday October 9th, 1:30 p.m. in City Hall. She indicated they would be discussing Blaine Street traffic proposals. She also noted they would discuss the use of the Haines Street Park and Ride lot in keeping RV's off the street. Parks, Recreation and Property_. Councilmember Harpole stated the committee met September 7th, and he enumerated the various discussions. The next meeting will be September 28th, 4:00 p.m. Councilmember Harpole also reported King 5 Television's excitement with the proposed weather station at the Blue Heron Middle School and discussed weather station funding. Bicycle Safety. Councilmember Westerman said she had attended a Bicycle Safety forum with the Port Townsend Bicycle Association and reported a good tumout and attitude of safety awareness. They discussed school education possibilities, the climate of the legislature and discussed what other cities are doing. She was asked what ages the bicycle safety program was addressing and she replied they are targeting K through 5th grade school children at this time. She said Blue Heron Middle School and the High School will also be targeted. Incorporating bicycle safety with the driver's education program was discussed. Finance Committee. Councilmember McCulloch announced three Finance Committee Meetings: September 20th, 2:00 p.m. to discuss capital improvements; September 22nd with the Mayor and Department Heads to discuss their incremental budgets; and a meeting September 25th with the Labor Committee, which will not be open to the public. She also set a meeting October 2nd at Noon for a rate study. Joint Utilities Committee. Councilmember Shoulberg read a letter to the County Commissioners requesting continuation of City water supply to the Tri Area. He reported a well attended Utilities Committee where alternatives for a pipeline to the transfer station were discussed. Bob Wheeler noted City money had been spent on concept only and not design. Councilmember Shoulberg also discussed a Memorandum of Understanding for water to the Tri Area and stated writing for service to the Tri Area is in process. He set a Utilities Meeting for October 5th, 1:00 p.m. in the Public Works Building which will cancel the meeting scheduled for October 2nd. Public Safety Committee. Councilmember Sokol announced a meeting September 28th, 7:00 p.m. in the Pope Marine Building to discuss behavior in the Downtown Area. He asked if Mayor Clise could attend. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor John Clise referenced a letter dated September 6, 1995, from Jefferson County Board of Commissioners inviting the City of Port Townsend to appoint a representative to participate in a committee to oversee analysis of Jefferson County Solid Waste operations and services. He referenced another letter dated September 8, 1995, from Jefferson County Board of Commissioners regarding water for the Tri Area. Mayor Clise also reported several Association of Washington Cities meetings, the closest in Bremerton October 12th, and strongly urged Councilmembers' participation. He reported a Puget Power meeting for the future of power utilities and noted many proposed incredible changes. STAFF REPORTS Libra~_. Director Linnea Patrick reported Library Board member Ken Shelton had organized a group of volunteers who spent a weekend painting the ground floor trim of the Public Library. The cost was approximately $80 for supplies. Public Works. Director of Public Works Bob Wheeler discussed the San Juan Avenue project progress. He also stated the key item in the Department of Health compliance schedule is the construction of the City pipeline. He noted the construction of the pipeline is contingent upon Public Works trust funds and application for those monies can be made by 1997. Ci_ty Attorney's Office: City Attorney McMahan indicated they are awaiting appraisals for the City condemned property on San Juan Avenue and anticipate negotiating a settlement before using court proceedings. He also discussed the schooner removal from the right of way and said by end of the week it should be out of there. He indicated September 15th was the expiration date for removal and noted there is money in Attorney's trust account if forced removal is needed. Building and Community Development. Director Dave Robison stated the draft Comprehensive Plan, including the Environmental Impact Statement, is ready for copy and noted abbreviated versions will also be available. He referenced Lee Wilburn's letter of September 5th and said it is a normal quasi-judicial matter and the Planning Commission will be recommending it to Council. City Administrator's Office. City Administrator Michael Hildt stated the Hamlin table top plans for the Emergency Management Plan are targeted to be to Council in January. COMMENTS/QUESTIONS Mayor Clise opened the meeting for Public Comments/Questions. There being none, Mayor Clise closed the Public Comment/Questions portion of the meeting. VOTE ON MOTIONS MADE DURING COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS Mayor Clise opened the meeting to the Public for comment on the motions made by Council during the Committee/Staff reports. There being none, Mayor Clise closed the Public Comment portion of the meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 2477 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTHERLY 26-FEET OF THIRD STREET LYING BETWEEN LOTS 12, 13, 14, AND THE WEST 7.69 FEET OF LOT 15, BLOCK 4, NATIONAL CITY ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND; ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS TO THE STREET VACATION; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Robinson introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Hildt read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Perry- Thompson and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Hildt again read the ordinance by title. Co~ut!_..cilmember Sokol made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2477 which was seconded by Councilmember Perry-Thompson and passed unanimously by roll call vote. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 95-104 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND TO ENTER INTO AN INTER-AGENCY COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE PORT TOWNSEND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50 FOR AN AFTER- SCHOOL RECREATION PROGRAM, EFFECTIVE UPON AGREEMENT SIGNATURES OF BOTH PARTIES. Mr. Bob Wheeler explained the resolution. Discussion ensued. Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 95-104 which was seconded by Councilmember Harpole and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 95-105 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND TO ENTER INTO AN INTER-AGENCY COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE PORT TOWNSEND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50 FOR A SWIMMING INSTRUCTION PROGRAM EFFECTIVE UPON AGREEMENT SIGNATURES OF BOTH PARTIES. Mr. Bob Wheeler explained the resolution. Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 95-105 which was seconded by Councilmember Harpole and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 95-106 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND TO ENTER INTO AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE WITH PEAK ENTERPRISES, REPRESENTED BY PETER W. HAMM. Mr. Bob Wheeler explained the resolution. Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 95-106 which was seconded bY Councilmember Perry-Thompson. Discussion ensued. Councilmember Harpole made a motion to amend the resolution to negotiate a contract for custodial maintenance for one day per week in the Public Works Building and two days per week in the Public Works Shops. Councilmember Westerman seconded the motion and the amendment passed unanimously by voice vote. The motion as amended passed unanimously by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2478 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2432 OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND VACATING ALL OF ALLEY IN BLK 47, FOWLER'S PARK ADDITION; AND SECOND REV FINDINGS OF FACT & CONCLUSIONS W/ATTACH OPEN SPACE & UTILITY EASEMENT. Tim McMahan introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Hildt read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Davidson and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Hildt again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2478 which was seconded by Councilmember Davidson and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2479 AN ORDNANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2454 OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ESTABLISHING THE WAGES FOR THE POSITIONS OF CITY POOL LIFEGUARD, AND WATERSAFETY INSTRUCTOR, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 2, 1995. Mr. Hildt read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Harpole and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Hildt again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Davidson made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2479 which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2480 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ESTABLISHING THE FEES FOR AN AFTER-SCHOOL RECREATION PROGRAM EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 27, 1995. Mr. Hildt read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Hildt again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2480 which was seconded by Councilmember Perry-Thompson and passed unanimously by roll call vote. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION Councilmember Perry-Thompson addressed the needs Downtown and asked if everything was being done that should be. She offered various suggestions and stated she had sat and talked with the kids downtown and noted other communities where retired folks mingled and talked with kids. She proposed having more benches downtown where people could all sit together. She said a Community Advisory Committee and Police Department would be meeting for discussions. Mayor Clise asked her to attend those discussions. Councilmember Sokol expressed appreciation for her interest and time taken. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at 9:08 p.m., Mayor Clise adjourned the meeting. Attest: ~A2~ihn~e[ iHt iyl ~ lerk