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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/02/1991 114 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 18, 1990, Cont. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION Councilmember Westerman reported that she attended a retreat~ along with Councilmember Clise as a continuation of the Jefferson 2000 effort. She indicated that two attractions common to group for our area were the clean environment and sense of community. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Shirley recessed the meeting into executive session at 9:13 PM to discuss the acquisition of real estate. In addition to the councilmembers, he requested the presence of Michael Hildt, David Grove, Keith Harper, and Robert Wheeler. The meeting was reconvened at 9:45 PM. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:45 PM. Mayor Attest: City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 2, 1991 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this Second day of January, 1991, at 6:30 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, Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler. PUBLIC COMMENTS Bob Boardman was recognized and stated his concerns on the State Environmental Policy Act checklist for the Union Wharf project regarding employee parking and additional downtown traff ic and urged the withdrawal of the declaration of nonsignificance. Donn Trethewey and Ted Shoulberg were recognized and presented graphics to the Council showing potential parking, traffic and turnaround problems on Taylor Street associated with the Union Wharf project and urged the withdrawal of the declaration of nonsignificance. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the .fpllowing items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Owsl,ey and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the Minutes for November 20 and December 4, 1990, as written without reading. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 211991, Cont. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: Current Expense Street Library Library Renovation and Construction Park Emergency Medical Services Local Improvement District #1 Water-Sewer Storm and Surface Water Equipment Rental Firemen1s Pension and Relief Total $ 143,880.84 3,247.13 3,794.96 1,046.25 3,562.59 2,758.66 42,782.34 17,093.15 7,903.05 2,523.08 50.58 $ 228,642.63 Setting Hearings: Union Wharf Lease on January 15,1991. Communications: An Environmental Checklist dated November 21, 1990, from :Fisher Construction Inc to reorient 8 50lx1001 lots to face on 7th and 8th Avenues in lieu of Hancock and Sherman and then develop 7th and 8th Avenues to minimum interim street standards was copied for Council and referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. An Environmental Checklist dated December 3, 1990, from Jim and Bobbi Riddle for a proposed short plan of Lot G, Judith Johnson Plan, Lincoln Beach area into two equal lots was copied for C4:>uncil and referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. A letter dated December 12,1990, from Earl Fisher supporting the 57th Street Local Improvement District was copied for Council and referred to the Public Hearing later on the agenda. An Environmental Checklist dated December 17, 1990, from Barbara Williams to build a single family home on 7,200 square fooi: with garage on ground floor and all living space above that will cover 21-22% of the lot on Oak Street was copied for Council and referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. A letter dated December 17, 1990, from Samuel R Kule, President, Mount Baker Block corporation supporting the Union Wharf development was copied for Council. A letter dated December 19,1990, from Michael Hildt, Planning and Building Director, to Mark E Johnson, Nordland Construction Co, including an environmental checklist form, design review instruction and application form, a shoreline application form, and a copy of Ordinance No 2216 for Block 4, Lots 1-6, Original Townsite of Port Townsend was copied for Council. A letter dated December 20, 1990, from Virginia Wolf objecting to an assessment for the 57th Street Local Improvement District was copied for Council and referred to the Public Hearing later on the agenda. A Request for Review dated December 21,1990, from Sensible Sewage Solutions for Port Townsend, of the approval of a shoreline conditional use by the Department of Ecology on November 30,1990, authorizing construction of a sewage treatment plant ~rithin shorelines of the State of Washington loc~t~d within the City of Port Townsend was copied for Council, A letter dated December 21, 1990, from Richard R Lutz, Dire!ctor, Special Programs, Port Townsend Public Schools, including an application for a conditional use permit and map for the 115- 116 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION O~ JANUARY 2,1991, Cont. installation of a satellite dish on top of the Port Townsend High School was copied for Counci¡. A letter dated December 26, 1990, from Bart Phillips, Executive Director, Economic Development Council, providing information on industrial areas located in and near Port Townsend was copied for Council and referred to the Public Hearing on the Port Townsend Business Park. A letter dated December 27,1990, from Michael Hildt, Planning and Building Director to Richard R Lutz, Director, Special Programs, Port Townsend Public Schools, listing information needed for a conditional use permit for a satellite dish was copied for Council. This concludes the Consent Agenda. BID OPENINGS Liquid Chlorine. No bids were submitted. Wastewater Sludge following bid: Septic the submitted Transport. Goodman $.10 per gallon: $200.00 per 2,000 gallon load Petroleum Products. bid: Pacific oil Products submitted the following Regular Gas Unleaded Premium Unleaded Regular $.879 $.999 $.879 Diesel $.819 #~: Diesel $.819 Furnace oil $.819 The price per gallon does not include State taxes. The bids were turned over to Mr Wheeler for review recommendation will be given later in the meeting. and a PUBLIC HEARING Conditional Use Permit 9009-02 -Port Townsend Business Park. Mr Hildt reviewed the recommendations of t,he Planning Commission favoring a contract rezone. . Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the Public. Bill Sperry was recognized and spoke in favor of his project giving a brief history of the need for industrial space and the choosing of this property. Joshua Bage was recognized and spoke in favor of the project as a potential renter looking for space to enlarge his business. She11ie Bell, a neighbor, was recognized and spoke in favor of the projE!ct saying that it would be a positive thing for the neighborhood i:1 contrast to the number of homes, between 150 and 175, that could be built on the property. John McGinn from John's Auto Supply was recognized and spoke in favor of the project saying that the bus:Lness park be as good a neighbor as so many homes and that there is more property in Port Townsend that is zoned for and could be used for residential use and cannot be used for light industrial Uf¡e as can this property. Craig Jones, Attorney for the opposition, was recognized, spoke against the project and presented writteJ1 comments opposing the proposed rezone and Determination of Non-Significance issued by the City. Mr Jones presented a petition signHd by property owners in Port Townsend opposed to the rezone requl~st. Al ta Helander was recognized and stated that she is definitHly opposed to a blanket rezone, is not satisfied with a 30-foot buffer zone, and would like it denied as it was four-and-a-half year::; ago for someone else. Gerry Torline was recognized and stated that this is simple land speculation, there is space available at ttle airport, he is against the idea of an animal shelter being buil1: on the property and a stop light should be on level ground, not a hill. John Ebner was recognized and spoke against the project stating that there is not sufficient water pressure in the area now, and that industrial use would draw heavily on city services and that would include an I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 2,1991, Cont. enlarged water system. Mr Ebner also questioned the "limited access" to the property from 9th Street and the process this project has been through. Bill Eldridge was recognized and opposed the project stating that approximately 60 homes have been built in the area in the past few years and feel that in all fairness to the people who live there, that the request be denied. Richard May was recognized and opposed the project because of the traffic, noise pollution, lower house values, and new jobs mean more people and then more business parks. Leon Findley was recognized and opposed the industrial park stating that a red light on Sims Way will only make the traffic problems worse and he is not willing to be taxed for the cost of the light. Jackie Heinbaugh-Wise, neighbor of the proposed park, was recognized and opposed the project saying that she and her husband work shiftwork at the paper mill and if the park is approved, they will not be able to sleep days. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing 1:0 the Public and turned to the Council for deliberation. After a lengthy discussion which included the proponents, of the water pressure and the possible need for a pump station, and a request for information on traffic trip generation as opposed to housing in the area, the appearance of the buildings and the site, traffic patterns, financing of a traffic light, Councilmember Jones made a motion that the Council continue this discussion until February 5,1991, which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. This extension was agreed to by the proponents prior to the vote. RECESS Mayor Shirley declared the meeting recessed at 8: 15 PM. meeting reconvened at 8:20 PM. The PUBLIC HEARING 57th Street Local Improvement District. Mr Wheeler explained that this is the process for the formation of the Local Improvement District and explained the reason for the property of Virginia Wolf to be included. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the Public. There being no testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the Public and turned to the council for disposition. councilmember Jones made a motion that the city Attorney prepare an ordinance to create the Local Improvement District for the next meeting which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimou::;ly by voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS/STAFF REPORTS Bid Award. Mr Wheeler recommended that the bids for Wastewater Sludge Transport and Petroleum Products be awarded. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Clise made a motion that the Council approve both bids which was seconded by Councilmember Jonles and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Owsley did not take part in the discussion or vote. Business Park Rezone. Mr Harper reminded the Councilmembers that it will be a quasi-judicial proceeding and should not be discussed outside of the Council meeting specific to it. Public Works. Mr Wheeler thanked the City crews for their extra effort during the year end storms and mentioned that citizens have been cutting downed trees that the City has not be able to respond to. Rocks falling from the bluff on Water Street has created a great safety concern and the street has been closed twice. A discussion of possible solutions ensued during which Mr Wheeler reminded everyone of the Public Meeting on January 8, 1991, for the storm water construction on Washington Street. 11'1 118 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION or JANUARY 2, 1991, Cont. Mr Wheeler reported that the Water Department has been responding to requests for water turn-offs as soon as possible for people with frozen pipes and that there was severe blowdown at the Lords Lake property that has blocked the Forest Service road and downed about 1/4 mile of the reservoir fence. He suggested selling the downed timber to finance the fixing of the fence. Mr Wheeler reported that several parks we:::-e severely impacted by the wind storm, especially Chetzemoka, Bishop and Sather. The Gazebo at Chetzemoka was destroyed but the kitchen shelter was spared. The Department is working to clear the parks and evaluated the damage to the irrigation system in Chetzemoka. Mr Wheeler reported on the problems at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and pump stations caused by the pOWl3r outage and requested authorization for the purchase of an emergEmcy generator at a cost of $30,000 to $35,000. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Wheeler again thanked the staff for all the extra work done. Mr Wheeler reported that water has been pumped from the "lake" at 49th and Hendricks and that it will be an on-going project until solutions can be worked out. The Pope Park Marine Building final design is being worked on so that it can be put out to bid. Mr Wheeler announced that a "Radio HHlp" program has been insti tuted for City vehicles with signage from the copyrighted program from puget Power which the Safety Committee has recommended. He also stated that the ad ~oc focus group of City employees has recommended that a news:~etter be started and distributed with the paychecks. Garbage, Recycling. Mr Grove reported that people have shown interest in signing up for the program which will take effect on February 1,1991. A direct mailing is anticipated to promote the program as much as possible. Approval of Appointments. Councilmember J'ones made a motion that the council approve the following reappointments which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unar..imously by voice vote. Name Mike Yawman Teresa Goldsmith Ron Kosec Karen Erickson Jan Dennler Board or Commission Historic Preservation Historic Preservation Planning Commission Planning Commission Parks Commission Term Expires 12/31/93 12/31/93 12/31/94 12/31/94 01/01/94 Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna stated that the Committee has a meeting set for January 7, 1991, at 5:00 PM to discuss the Campbell Construction checklis1: and to discuss SEPA and Union Wharf. Councilmember Kenna set a meeting of the Committee for January 14, 1991, at 5:00 PM to discuss the checklists for Fisher Construction, Barbara Williams and Jim and Bobbi Riddle. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DIHCUSSION Emergency Shelter. Councilmember Westerman asked how citizens can find emergency shelter services. It was confirmed that the Red Cross has several sites, that during this last emergency, the Latter Day Saints Church, Clairidge Court .~partments and the annex I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 2, 1991, Cont. at Jefferson General Hospital had shelter and that it is coordinated through the Sheriff's Office, Fire Hall and hospital. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Shirley recessed the meeting into Executi ve Session to discuss the acquisition of real estate including Keith Harper, David Grove, Michael Hildt and Robert Wheeler at 9:01 PM.. The meeting was reconvened at 9:37 PM. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION Union Wharf. Councilmember Kenna affirmed that relative comments to Union Wharf will be accepted at the Legislative/Environmental Committee meeting on January 7,1991. Mr Hildt reported that "The Final Hearing" on Union Wharf will be January 15, 1991, and then the lease will be presented to Council for action on or after January 22,1991. A discussion of the process ensued. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:45 PM. AtteS)4 ~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 15, 1991 The City Council of the city of Port Townsend met in regular session this Fifteenth day of January, 1991, at 6: 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 and Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt. MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Shirley requested a Moment of Silence for each person present to reflect in their own way on the Mid-East Crisis. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following it~ems on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the Minutes for December 19,1990, and January 2,1991, as written without reading. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: Current Expense Street Library Park Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvement $ 66,883.86 9,002.83 3,734.75 5,784.77 1,813.52 80.71 119