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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/18/1990 24 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 4, 1990, Cont. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 10:23 PM. M~ I Attest: 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, 1990, 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, ci 1:y Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Robert Wheeler and Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt. PUBLIC COMMENTS I Chuck Henry was recognized and requested that the Council rE~- consider the variance for Gary and Mary Kaiser stating that the parking requirements would prohibit use of their property. Mayor Shirley suggested that possible discussion of this matter be undHr 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 resolution. 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 offerE~d to leave the chambers if anyone objects to him taking part. There being no objections, Councilmember 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 Councilmember Owsl,:!y 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 25 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 18, 1990, Cont. I Park Emergency Medical Services Water-Sewer Storm and Surface Water Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Total 1,474.24 1,370.16 194,737.49 3,536.47 6,238.81 327.78 $ 253,846.77 Setting Hearings: Rezone Application No 9007-02 -Quimper Credit union variance Application No 9008-02 -city of Port To~msend Both for October 2, 1990 Adoption of Resolution: RESOLUTION NO 90-88 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI']~y OF PORT TOWNSEND FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING ON A PETITION FOR VACATION OF A STREET. A Public Hearing on street Vacation Application No 8911-04 -Arne willenhag on October 16, 1990. Communications: I An Environmental Checklist dated August 23, 1990, from Campbell- Hogue Associates for a two lot short plat of approximately 4.98 acres with future use as a planned residential development specializing in senior citizen care was copied for Council and referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. A letter dated September 4, 1990, from stephen R Ricketts, President, Jefferson County Historical society, in favor of the restoration of the old Rose Theater was copied for Council. A letter dated September 7,1990, from Michael Hildt, Planning and Building Director, to Bob Alford, superintendent, Port Townsend Public Schools answering questions regarding the proposed reuse of the Lincoln School Building was copied for Council. A letter dated September 10, 1990, from Rose Hammer citing problems with water service to Blackbear Road was copied for Council and referred to the Water-Sewer Committee. A letter dated September 10, 1990, from Rick Drif'tmier, AIA, President, The Driftmier Architects, PS, representing Quimper Community Credit Union and concurring with the staff report and requesting the rezone was copied for Council and referred to the Public Hearing on October 2,1990. I A letter dated September 11, 1990, from Jim Tavernakis requesting continuance of the public hearing on Street Vacation No 9005-02 to the last meeting in November, 1990, was copied for Council and referred to the Public Hearing later on the agenda. A memorandum dated September 11, 1990, from Sheridith Robison, Executive Director, Main Street Project, requesting funds to attend the Governor's Downtown Revitalization Training Institute in Ellensburg, WA, was copied for Council and referred to the Finance Committee. A letter dated september 12, 1990, from M Josephine Reynolds requesting an extension of her conditional use permit 1:0 establish a bed and breakfast inn at 1310 Clay Street was copied for Council and referred to the Legislative/Environmental Commi ttE~e. 26 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 18,1990, Cont. A letter dated September 12, 1990, from Garv and Mary Kaiser requesting reconsideration of the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of the City Council, regarding their Variance Application No 9005- 07 was copied for Council and referred to the Unfinished Business later on the agenda. . This concludes the Consent Agenda. I PUBLIC HEARINGS variance Application No 9007-01 -Malone. Mr Hildt reviewed the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Mélyor Shirley opened the hearing to the public. Keith Malone was rE!cognized and spoke in favor of the variance and explained the rHason for two plot plans and a 24 foot building height which would not disturb the bank. Richard Short was recognized and spoke in opposition to the variance stating he would loose part of his view and that Mr Malone knew that the lot would be hard to build on before he bought it. Keith Malone spoke in rebuttal to Mr Short s1:ating that he had known about the property for about 12 years, understood the property and that Mr Short had originally planned to buy half of the property with him. Mr Short presented a:1 unsigned written agreement he had with Mr Malone that was not be:Lng honored. Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the public and tuJ:'ned to the Council for disposition. Mr Grove read a letter dated Heptember 12, 1990, from Theodore F Simmons, a neighbor, opposing the variance. After discussion, Councilmember Camfield made a mo'tion to table the discussion until the next meeting which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by \'oice vote. Street Standards Ordinance. Mr Wheeler explained that the Street Committee requested another Committee meetinQ to discuss this ordinance and that Mr Harper is working on a revised ordinance. Councilmember Jones set a meeting of the Street/storm Drainage/ Light Committee to discuss the revised ordinance on September 25, 1990, at 5:00 PM. Mayor Shirley asked if there was anyone present who would like to address this at the present time. No one came forth. I street Vacation Application No 9005-02 -Carver. Mr Hildt reviewed the application. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that this hearing be continued until November 20, 1990, as requested by a letter from Jim Tavernakis, one of the appl icants , which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS/STAFF REPOR']'S Proclamation. Mayor Shirley proclaimed the weE!k of September 17- 23,1990, as Square Dance Week. community Services. Councilmember Westerman reported that the Committee had met and discussed a "Free Zone" downtown for kids in Port Townsend. She set a meeting of the Committee for september 24, 1990, at 5:00 PM for further discussion. Councilmember Westerman reported that she had a1:tended meetings on affordable housing and discuss the direction of the committee that is being formed. They are continuing to meet on a weekly basis. I Councilmember Westerman also attended a meeting of the Jefferson County Health Department and learned that: tile AIDS program is experiencing increasing numbers; maternity support services have doubled from last year; and evaluations of exis1:ing septic systems have remained about the same but new systems hélve tripled. 27 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 18,1990, Cont. I couJcilmember Westerman reported that the meetings with Superior Reftlse on the garbage contract are continuing. There are two more J' mee....lng set. strJet/storm Drainage/Light. Councilmember Owsley reported that the committee had met and discussed the Street Standards Ordinance andlnecessity of including curbs and gutters, options of sidewalks, par*ing, and width of pavements, etc. The Commi ttE!e wants to further study the revised ordinance before it is adopt,ed. I I The!Committee also discussed the need for a master transportation pla~ and a commitment for the city to facilitate future LIDs. i The I storm drain plan and options for Washington street were dis¿ussed including sidewalks, curbs and gutters and the costs inctirred. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that $25,000 from the str~et Budget for 1990 be appropriated for design for t:his project whi~h was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by Voice vote. I I Cou~cilmember Owsley reported that the Committee had discussed a fut~re tree and brush policy and the possibility of holding a pubiic forum on this. A written policy from the Street sup~rintendent regarding cutting trees and brush including a safety poltCY has been requested. Pin! House Ad Hoc. Councilmember Camfield reported that the Com*d ttee had met with a representative from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and discussed the future use of the Pink Hou~e at length. The Committee is supporting the re-use of the Pink House for City offices and would like an answer from the City as to its plans for use of the building by November 1, 1990. I I Water-Sewer. Councilmember McCulloch reported that the Committee had met and discussed the Lord's Lake Dam and additional budget appropriations for engineering studies of the dam. I The I committee heard a staff report on the completion of metering on ¡the water system and also discussed the letter from Vicki EscEme. The clarification from staff confirmed that l<ls Escene is responsible for her own waterline from the meter to hE!r residence the I same as everyone receiving service from the Ci ty whE~ther inside or butside of the city Limits. I I The I Committee then spent a considerable amount of timE! discussing water policy issues. CouiCilmember McCulloch recommended that the letter from Rose Ha~er that was referred to the Water-Sewer Committee be turned over to staff. I I Legislati ve/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna reportlad that Mark Johrtson had met with the Committee and presented a new proposal for a fbur story, forty-two unit building on the Thomas oil property andlset a meeting of the Committee for September 25,1990, at 7:30 PM 11=-0 discuss answers to questions the Committee had requested from Mr .!Johnson. I Finance. councilmember Owsley made a motion that the Council approve an expenditure of $235.00 for Sheridith Robison to attend thel Governors Downtown Revitalization Training Institu.te which was secbnded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice votè. I , Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mr Wheeler reported that a meetlng witþ the Value Engineering firm and CH2M Hill had be~en held and that a report will be issued in early October. The big issue is rela.ted to whether or not septage will be accepted a1: the plant. I I 28 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 18,1990, Cont. Jefferson County is doing further economic analysis of septage and the Department of Ecology has re-affirmed that the deadline date has not been changed. Family Fun Day. Mayor Shirley reported that the date of this event to benefit the Triangle Park has been changed to September 29, 1990. I Council Retreat. The council Retreat will be held in the conference room at the Harborside Inn on September 21, 1990, and will start at 8:00 AM. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO 2205 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM CF $6,100 TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, $6,500 TO THE STREET FUND, AND $7,300 TO THE S~mRM AND SURFACE WATER FUND, MAKING FINDINGS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title and stated that this is the second reading. Councilmember owsley made a motion that the second reading be considered the third and the thiró, be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2205 which was sHconded by Council- member McCulloch and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Union Wharf /Interlocal Agreement with County. I t was the consensus of the Council to hold this until the next meet,ing. RESOLUTION NO 90-90 I A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A UTILITY EASEMENT FROM MAE WAT~;ON AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT THEREFOR. Mr Wheeler explained the resolution. Councilmember owsley made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution Nel 90-90 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Reconsideration of Kaiser Variance. CouncilmE!mber Kenna made a motion that the Council reconsider Variance Application No 9005-07 for Kaiser which was seconded by Councilmembe]~ Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. After a lengthy discussion of parking requirements, councilmember Clise made a motio:11 that the Council Grant variance with parking requirements reduced to seven because of the fact that they are landlocked and the fact that they will not request a curbcut to provide parking on t:he site which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Union Wharf Presentation. Paul Marcoux was recoCfnized and reviewed the process and history of the project and where they stand now. Walter L Trace was recognized and reviewed the parking proposals for the project. After discussion, Mayor Shirley announced that the lease and parking proposal a~ong with other- exhibits will be open for public inspection in City Hall and that the Council will receive public comments at the next Council Meeting. I NEW BUSINESS Resolution on Housing Authority. Carol Cahill was recognized and presented a resolution and a petition with e,ver 90 signatures requesting the establishment of a housing author:L ty. Councilmember 29 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 18, 1990, Cont. I Westerman stated that the housing issue is being discussed in the Housing Advisory Committee, the County Commissioners, and the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Shirley stated that he has concerns about this and that it may be something that the City and county should do jointly: he then referred the petition and resolution to the City Attorney. RESOLUTION NO 90-91 A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUN,]~Y COMMISSIONERS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY AND THE POHT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL, ADOPTING A REGION}~L GROWTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY. Mr Hildt explained the resolution. Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 90-91 with a change to "three members of the City Council" and a name! change to "Olympic Educational Service District 114" which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO 2208 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND WAGBS AND NEW POSITIONS EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1990" I Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Clise made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilme~Jer Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Clise made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2208 which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO 90-92 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI'J~Y OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN ADDENDUM TO THE LABOR CONTRACT WI'JŒ TEAMSTERS LOCAL NO 589. Mr Grove explained the resolution. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 90-92 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and pàssed unanimously by voice vote. Ordinance for GO Bonds. Mr Grove explained that this ordinance has been written for the Limited Tax General Obligations Bonds, 1990, by the bond attorneys for action at the next Council Ileeting. ORDINANCE NO 2207 I AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $5,775 TO THE STREET FUND, $1,750 TO THE PARK FUND, $90,000 TO THE ARTERIAL STREET FUND, $349,434 TO THE LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO 1 FUND, $568,227 TO THE WATER-SEWER FUND, $40,000 'J~O THE 1956 TRANSMISSION LINE REPLACEMENT FUND, AND $24,000 TO THE EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND, MAKING FINDINGS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title and stated that this is for introduction only. RESOLUTION NO 90-93 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES WITH KITTELSON & ASSOCIATES FOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNING SERVICES IN SUPPORT 30 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 18,1990, Cont. OF THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENT1.L IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE URBAN WATERFRONT PIAN. RESOLUTION NO 90-94 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES WITH EDAW, INC. TO PROVIDE THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMPONENTS IN SUPPORT OF THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENT1.L IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE URBAN WATERFRONT PIAN. I RESOLUTION NO 90-95 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES WITH BREDOUW TO PROVIDE EXPERTISE, SUPPORT, EDITING AND WRITING SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR ïHE URBAN WATERFRONT PLAN. Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council adopt Resolutions Numbered 90-93,90-94 and 90-95 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION AWC Environmental Training Seminar. Councilmembers Clise and Westerman will be attending this seminar on Oct:ober 3, 1990. RESOLUTION NO 90-96 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING AN ADDENDUM TO AN AGREEMENT WITH PORT TOWNSEND CIVIC TI~ST. I Mr Harper explained the resolution. Councilml:!mber Clise made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 90-96 which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed u~animously by voice vote. Legislative/Environmental Committee Meeting SE~t. Councilmember Kenna set a meeting of the Committee for OctobE~r 2, 1990, at 7: 00 PM to discuss the Campbell/Hogue checklist. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley d,aclared the meeting adjourned at 11:52 PM. ~ Attest: ~~ Clerk-Treasurer I