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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/04/1990 18 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 21, 1990, Cont. Chambers. Phil Johnson was recognized and explained the resolution. After discussion by the Council with Mr Johnson and City Attorney Harper, Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 90-87 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed with five Councilmembers voting for the motion and Councilmember owsley voting against the motion. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION I Lee K Lewis. Councilmember McCulloch announced that Lee K Lewis had suffered a stroke and died and requested that a letter of appreciation be sent to her family for all the time and effort tha't she put in as a citizen volunteer for the City. Letter from Jay Vollmer. Councilmember Clise requested that .a letter from Jay Vollmer regarding the enforcement of handicapped parking spaces be forwarded to the Police Department. Limited Tax General Obligations Bonds. Mr Grove explained that Council had directed that he have the necessary documents prepared for the issuance of revenue bonds near the end of September for th,e library and the purchase of dumptrucks. The letter from Alan G Dashen, Seattle Northwest Securities Corporation, contains the preliminary information. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meetin<;J adjourned at 8:58 PM. 63:t2 ;) I Attest: ~~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 4, 1990 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this Fourth day of September, 1990, at 7: 30 PM in thl~ Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Jean Camfield, John Clise, Vern Jones, Michael Kenna, Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley and Sheila Westerman. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, Public Works Director Robert Wheeler and Director of Planning and Buildinq Michael Hildt. City Attorney Harper arrived at 8:00 PM. PUBLIC COMMENTS I Rick Dennison was recognized and urged the City to have long rangl~ plans for water shortages before we find ourselves in the situation of other areas where there is little or no water. We do not want a combination of overbuilding and bad luck with the weather to catch us unprepared. vicki Escene was recognized and read a letter to the Council requesting the repair of the waterline to her home in Port Hadlock. Mayor Shirley stated that the Water-Sewer Committee will discuss this letter at their next meeting. 19 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 4, 1990, Cont. CONSENT AGENDA I Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilme'mber Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the Minutes for August 21, 1990, as writ'ten without reading. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: Current Expense Street Library Library Renovation & Construction Park Emergency Medical Services Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension & Relief Total $ 59,571.31 617.30 3,606.44 8,455.91 378.59 519.01 33,625.10 1,285.60 487.55 $108,516.81 Setting Hearings: Variance Application 9007-01 -Keith/Flora Lee Malone on September 18, 1990. Communications: I A letter dated August 8, 1990, from Joe Thompson including a list of municipal services from the International City Management Association was copied for Council. A letter dated August 20,1990, from Jan Vollmer urging enforcement of handicap parking violations was copied for Council slnd referred to the Police Department. A letter dated August 20, 1990, from Barbara J Ritchie, Environ- mental Review section, State of Washington Department of Ecology, commenting on the environmental checklist for Joe Campbell was copied for Council and referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. A letter dated August 22, 1990, from Kitty Reithel, sugçresting that a trade of city owned property for the Thomas Oil propE~rty next to Point Hudson be arranged was copied for Council. A letter dated August 23, 1990, from Bernie Donanberg, Vice President, Fleet Marine Inc, against the extension of Ordinance No 2192 was copied for Council and referred to the public comment on Ordinance No 2204. I A letter dated August 23,1990, from Calmar A McCune to the Depart- ment of Community Development, Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation, objecting to the setback for new buildings in the downtown area on streets facing the water for a view corridor was copied for Council. A memorandum dated August 29, 1990, from Police Chief Hinton in reference to the violations of handicapped zones brouçrht up by Mr Vollmer was copied for Council and referred to Public Works. An Association of Washington cities Training program for the First Annual Environmental Institute to be held on October 3, 1990, was copied for Council on August 29, 1990. 20 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 4,1990, Cont. A memorandum from Ron McElroy recommending several options high- lighted by the Value Engineering Study group ::or the Wastewater Treatment Plant was copied for Council on Auqust 29, 1990, and referred to the Water-Sewer Committee. A letter dated August 29, 1990, from Philip and Beverly Rich stating their opposition to condominiums built é,owntown was copied for Council and referred to the public comment on Ordinance No 2204. I A letter dated August 29, 1990, from Bernie A]~thur opposing the extension of Ordinance No 2192 was copied for Ccuncil and referred to the public comment on Ordinance No 2204. A letter dated August 30, 1990, from Sylvia élnd William Thomas opposing the extension of Ordinance No 2192 was copied for council and referred to the public comment on Ordinance No 2204. A letter dated August 30,1990, from Louis and Evelinn Kannenberg in favor the extension of Ordinance No 2192 was copied for Council and referred to the public comment on Ordinance No 2204. A memorandum dated August 30, 1990, from S A anj Elinor Nelson to the Planning Department stating their opposition to any residential or hotel/motel use of waterfront land was copiHd for council and referred to the public comment of Ordinance No 2204. A letter dated August 31, 1990, from David Hero proposing that a portion of the parking lot between Pope Park and the Police station be declared a "free zone" where skateboarding j.s not illegal was copied for Council and referred to the Community Services Committee. I This concludes the Consent Agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO 2206 AN ORDINANCE REVISING THE TIME PERIOD DURING WHICH TO MAKE CERTAIN LAND USE APPE1.LS FROM DECISIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND E,OARD OF ADJUSTMENT; AMENDING ORDINANCES 1625, 1671, 1802, 1806, AND 1990, TOGETHER WITH :)ECTIONS 12.20.130, 17.64.120, 18.32.100 AND 1B.38.155 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CO!)E; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr lIildt explained the ordinance. Mayor shirley opened tqe hearing to the public. There being no testimony, Mayor :3hirley closed the he~ring to the public and turned to the Council for qisposition. Af~er discussion, Mr Grove read the ordinance by tit¡e. Council- memþ~r McCulloch made a motion that the first reading be considered th~ pecond and the third be by title only which was seconded by Counó~¡member Owsley and passed unanimously b~ voice vote. Mr Grove ~gain read the ordinance by title. coun~:.lmember McCulloch made:~'~ption that the Council adopt Ordinal1ce No 2206 with the provtl+'m fhat section 6 end at "provided by law." and the rest of the s.n~'m:!~ þe stricken which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by roll call vote. I Mr Harper arrived at this time. ,'; I. street standards Ordinance. Mr Wheel,r explained the proposed street standards ordinance. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the public. Cindy Thayer, Earl Fisher, and Lee Wilburn were all recognized individually and suggested changes t,o the ordinance. 21.,. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 4, 1990, Cont. There being no further comment from the public, :it was the recommendation of staff that Council continue this hearing to the next meeting when the changes can be incorporated into the ordinance. I Street/Storm Drainage/Light Committee Meeting. A meeting of the Street/storm Drainage/Light Committee was set for September 10, 1990, at 5:00 PM to discuss this ordinance. Hearing continued. After discussion, councilmember K,enna made a motion that this hearing be continued until the nE:!xt Council meeting which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Pete Schoeneman was recognized and questioned when the existing streets will be addressed and cited the problem of Discovery Road near Grant Street School being too narrow, especially with the start of school today. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO 2204 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2192, EXTENDING THE EFFECT OF SAID ORDINANCE UNTIL DECEMBER 18, 1990. Councilmember Owsley left the Council Chambers. I Mr Hildt explained the ordinance. Mayor Shirley opened the ordinance for publ ic comments. Frank D' Amore, Joshua Sage, Don Trethaway and Rick Dennison were all recognized individually and spoke in favor of the ordinance. Bernie Donanberg, Brad Hillis, Bo Sullivan, John Pilling and Brian Thomas were all recognized indi vidually and spoke against the ordinance. Mark Johnson questioned his status with the SEPA process and Shoreline Substantial Permit and will meet with Mr Harper later in the week. After discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only and the date be set at January 1, 1991, which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice VOtE~. Mr Grove read the ordinance by ti tIe. Counci lmember Kenna made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2204 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones. After a lengthy discussion of the effective date, Councilmember Kenna changed the date in his motion to December 18, 1990, to which councilmember Jones agreed. For clarity, Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. The motion then passed unanimously by roll call vote. Councilmember Owsley returned to the Council Chambers. ORDINANCE NO 2201 I AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $273,81.2 TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, $11,000 TO THE STREET FUND, $8,500 TO THE PARK FUND, $288,5010 TO THE WATER-SEWER FUND, AND $1,000 TO THE STORM AND SURFACE WATER FUND, MAKING FINDINGS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title and stated that 1:his is the second reading. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the second reading be considered the third and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by ti t1.e. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance 22 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 4, 1990, Cont. No 2201 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS/STAFF REPORTS Police/Fire/Animal Control. Councilmember ClisE! reported that the Committee had met with Fire Chief Howard Scott and had referred the letter from Kristen Gates Reid to the Fire Chief and that the Committee recommends the authorization for the hiring of a paramedic/firefighter which is already in the 1990 Budget. I water-Sewer. Councilmember McCulloch reported that the Committee had met and discussed water for the proposed devE!lopment in Hadlock and the repair of a waterline in Beaver Valley as well as the 1991 Budget. All three issues come back to the need for a Water Policy because the water service area is larger than the water-rights system can accommodate. Councilmember McCulloch set a meeting of the Committee for September 13, 1990, at 5: 00 PM to discuss a Wé:ter Policy and to discuss the letter from Vicki Escene. Councilmen.ber McCulloch also stated that Mr Harper has been directed to I'esearch the legal obligations of the City in the water service area which was confirmed by Mr Harper. Watershed Advisory. Councilmember McCulloch invited the Water- Sewer Committee to a meeting of the Watershed Advisory Committee meeting on september 27, 1990, at 7:30 PM. Community Services. Councilmember Westerman reported that she had attended an Library Board meeting where they ar4:! working on their 1991 Budget and discussed the landscaping plan for the library and a plan for the Library to be open on Mondays. I Councilmember Westerman also reported that she had attended a meeting for affordable housing and that meetings are scheduled for once a week for the next month in order to formulate the directions and goals of the committee. Councilmember Westerman set a meeting of the Committee for 5:00 PM on September 11, 1990, to discuss the letter from David Hero on skateboards. Legislative/Environmental. councilmember Kenna set a meeting for 7: 30 PM on September 11, 1990, to discuss a ne~' proposal by Mark Johnson. Finance. Councilmember Owsley reported that the Committee had met with Craig Church of the Key City Players who would like to apply for Stadium Funds and will be submitting a specific request for the 1991 Budget. Parks/Property. Councilmember Camfield reported that the Committee had reviewed the fourth draft of the Parks Comprehensive Plan and that further changes to this plan are forthcoming. Appointment. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the Council confirm the appointment of Jerry Miller to the civil Service Commission to replace Jim Carter which was seconded by Council- member Owsley and passed unanimously by voice velte. I Family Fun Day. Mayor Shirley announced a Family Fun Day on September 16,1990, at the Fairgrounds to benefit the Triangle Park and urged everyone to attend. He asked for Councilmember volunteers for a "dunking booth". 23" MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 4, 1990, Cont. Press Release. Mr Wheeler reported that street improvements in conjunction with Jefferson County will begin next wee~:. Since it is so late in the year, they will be asphalting only alnd the chip seal will be done next year. I Value Engineering Study. Mr Wheeler stated that the Value Engineering Study Report has been received and he has set meetings with the engineers and Jefferson County to discuss changes for recommendation to the Council. The schedule for the beginning of construction by December 1, 1990, is also moving along em schedule. Design Review. Mr Hildt stated that the Design Revie~r is also on schedule and comments or suggestions are welcome. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO 2205 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $6,100 TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, $6,500 TO THE STREET FUND, AND $7,300 TO THE STORM AND SURFACE WATER FUND, MAKING FINDINGS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr Grove explained the ordinance and read it by title and stated that it is for introduction only. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION I Association of washington cities Environmental Insti tu1:e Training. Councilmember Westerman and several other Councilmembers stated that they would like to attend this session and tentatively planned to go. Deer. Councilmember Jones stated that he has had several phone calls from citizens complaining about deer uptown, on Horgan Hill, along San Juan and allover town. Mayor Shirley stated that Animal Control is doing all that it can and that there are probably as many people who like to see them as are bothered by them. Lawrence Street Apartments. Councilmember Jones also stated that people have been complaining about the color the Lawrence Street Apartments have been painted. It was the consensus of the Council that one of the conditions of the rezone was that the: apartments had to be painted a color that did not make them stand out. Mr Hildt will research this. Water Inventory. Councilmember Jones questioned the s1:atus of the reservoirs. Mr Wheeler stated that at present, there is enough water available. I Union Wharf Lease. Mayor shirley proposed that this be discussed in Executive Session before it is made public prior to the next Council meeting and it should only be scheduled if the parking issue is addressed. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Shirley recessed the meeting into Executive Session at 10:02 PM to discuss lease of real estate including Keith Harper, David Grove, Robert Wheeler and Michael Hildt. The 11leeting was reconvened at 10:23 PM. 24 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 4, 1990, Cont. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley d'~clared the meeting adjourned at 10:23 PM. Gl=t: 7 I Attest: M~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 18, 1990 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this Eighteenth day of september, 1990j at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Jean Camfield, John Clise, Vern Jones, Michael Kenna, Julie McCulloch, Norma owsley and Sheila Westerman. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Robert Wheeler and Director of Planning and Building Michael Hild1:. PUBLIC COMMENTS I Chuck Henry was recognized and requested that the Council re- consider the variance for Gary and Mary Kaise:r stating that the parking requirements would prohibit use of their property. Mayor Shirley suggested that possible discussion of this matter be under Committee Reports or Unfinished Business later on the agenda. RESOLUTION NO 90-89 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A HISTORIC COMMUNITY THEATER ACQUISITION GRANT WITH PHIL JOHNSON FOR THE ROSE THEATER PROPERTY Phil Johnson was recognized and explained the re:solution. Council- member Clise stated that one of the applicants for this grant is an employee of his; that he feels he can be impartial; and offered to leave the chambers if anyone objects to him i:aking part. There being no objections, Councilmemher Kenna made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 90-89 which was seconded by Council- member Westerman and passed unanimously by voice vote. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Ccluncilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Approval of the Minutes for September 4, 1990, as written without reading. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: Current Expense Street Library $ 36,889.07 9,223.22 49.53