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Home My WebLink About11/05/1991 I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 15, 1991, Cont. Interfund Loan. ORDINANCE NO 2267 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LOAN OF THE SUM OF $50,000 TO THE LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO 1 FUND FROM THE WATER-SEWER FUND AND PROVIDING FOR REPAYMENT. Mr Grove explained the ordinance and read it by title. Council- member Camfield made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice votE!. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2267 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by roll call vote. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION Unwelcome Californians. councilmember Jones distributed a letter dated September 30, 1991, from M L Soskin which takes offence to the article in the Leader concerning unwelcome Californians. Mayor Shirley commented that the offensive information has been removed from the plan. Mayor Shirley also stated that a letter from Larry Dennison, County commissioner, the Chamber of Commerce and himself has been sent to the Los Angeles Times straightening out the erroneous information printed in that paper that was taken from the article in the Leader. Notice of Appeal. A notice challenging Ordinance No 2249 (Sign Code) from Sea Breeze Center, Inc, was briefly explained by Mr Harper. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Shirley recessed the meeting into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation including Keith Harper, David Grove, and Robert Wheeler at 9:20 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 9:26 PM. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:26 PM. Attest: U~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 5,1991 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in Regular Session this Fifth day of November 1991, at 7:00 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. 343 344 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 5, 1991, Cont. PUBLIC COMMENTS Coila Sheard was recognized and suggested that this might be an appropriate time to start action to get rid of political signs in neighborhood yards during elections. Mr Harper responded that there are free speech concerns to be addressed and that a case in Tacoma is on appeal and it will probably bE~ a year before there is a decision. Marie Shirley was recognized and agreed wi 1:h Ms Sheard saying that this is a unique town and she thinks that this city should be the first to do away with the signs. John Sudlow, manager of the N D Hill Building, was recognized and requested a conclusion to the positionj.ng of a dumpster and recycling station near the building. It ~'as the consensus of the Council to have a report at the next regular meeting. Simone Carroll, a business owner in the building, was recognized and expressed her concerns for a quick resolution to the problem. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the following Bills and Claim!:,: Current Expense street Library Park Arterial Street Hotel/Motel Emergency Medical Services Local Improvement District #1 Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Total $ 54,815.31 3,032.17 4,155.75 4,225.60 67,782.09 13,025.21 5,443.34 5,875.00 57,534.70 81,739.89 748.15 $298,377.21 Setting Hearings: Conditional Use Permit 9108-01 -City of Port Townsend on December 3, 1991 Adoption of Resolution: RESOLUTION NO 91-7ÇI A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO SET A FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL HE,rffiING FOR LID #1, SEAVIEW SEWER. Communications: A letter dated September 26, 1991, from Célrolyn Ellis stating her concern that Sukert Construction is a business located in a residential neighborhood was copied for Council. A letter dated October 18,1991, from Jef1: Hamm, General Manager, Jefferson Transit, commenting on the Forest Park Planned unit Development was copied for Council. A letter dated October 18, 1991, from Jef1: Hamm, General Manager, Jefferson Transit, commenting on the mitigated determination of I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 5,1991, Cont. non-significance Council. LBR Construction was copÍE!d for 9108-07 for A letter dated October 18,1991, from Jeff Hamm, General Manager, Jefferson Transit, commenting on the mitigated determination of non-significance 9104-09 for Eldridge Homes was copied for Council. A letter dated October 21, 1991, from Brenden McFarland, Environmental Review section, Department of Ecology, comment~ing on the determination of non-significance for Forest Park proposed by Island View Partnership was copied for Council. A letter received October 21,1991, from Harold DeJong requesting explanation from the Planning Department for various requested information for his setback variance request and a letter dated October 23,1991, from Dave Robison, Planner, in answer was copied for Council. A letter dated October 25, 1991, from Michael Hildt to Carolyn Ellis in answer to her concerns about Sukert Construction Co, Inc at 4330 Lopez Avenue was copied for Council. A petition dated October 25, 1991, signed by eight residents requesting the closure of 51st Street between Jackman and Gise Streets was copied for Council and referred to the street.jStorm Drainage/Light Committee. A letter dated November 1,1991, from Michael Hildt to Ron Olsen, Executive Director, Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce, concerning the readerboard sign at the Visitor Center was copied for Council. This concludes the Consent Agenda. PUBLIC HEARING Local Improvement District #2 -57th street. Mr Wheeler explained that the reason for the hearing is to hear from anyone who has any issues or concerns regarding the assessment roll for this project and explained that the final total is $15,056.04. 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. After a discussion which included Mr Wheeler and Michael Anderson, Engineer from NTI, Councilmember Jones made a motion that the Council approve the final assessment roll and direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance which was se:conded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vot~e. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance for 1991 Budget Changes. ORDINANCE NO 2268 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $83,780 TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, $6,033 TO THE HOTEL/MOTEL TRANSIENT TAX FUND, $31,000 TO THE LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO 1 FUND, $15,306 TO THE LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO 2 FUND, $8,000 TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND, $269,500 TO THE WATER-SEWER FUND, AND $17,394 TO THE 1956 TRANSMISSION LINE REPLACEMENT FUND, MAKING FINDINGS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr Grove explained that this ordinance is for introduction only and read it by title for the first reading. 345 346 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 5, 1991, Cont. NEW BUSINESS sponsorship of community Action Revolving Loan Fund Application. RESOLUTION NO 91-81 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ON THE CITY'S BEHALF AS SPONSOR OF A COASTAL REVOLVING LOAN FUND TO COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL. Bart Phillips, Economic Development Council, was recognized and explained the resolution. Councilmember ~:enna made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 91-81 which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimoasly by voice vote after discussion. Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce -Addi ticlnal Advertising. RESOLUTION NO 91-8(1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING AN j\MENDMENT TO A TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT WITH THE PORT TOWNSEND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Mr Grove explained the resolution. Coun:::ilmember Clise made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 91-80 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice .vote. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DI~;CUSSION puget Power Tree Trimming. Mr Wheeler reported that puget Power will be trimming trees in the right of way along Sheridan Avenue and on Ninth Street, would like to remove six trees and will work with the city on a replanting program. It was the consensus of the Council that the Public Works and Park Department work with puget Power on this project. RECESS Mayor Shirley declared the meeting reCE ssed until 7: 00 PM on November 12,1991, at 7:43 PM. MINUTES OF THE CONTINUED SESSION OF NOVEMBER 5, 1991 The city Council of the city of Port Tmmsend met in continued session this Twelfth day of November 1991, at 7: 00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Pro-Tem Michael Kenna presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were John Clise, Vern Jones, Michael Kenna, Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley and Sheila Westerman. Councilmember Camfield was excused. Also present were Clerk- Treasurer David Grove, Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt and Public Works Director Robert Hheeler. City Attorney Keith Harper arrived at 7:18 PM. UNFINISHED BUSINESH Chelan Agreement. Mr Wheeler explained the Chelan Agreement and a draft letter to be sent to the Department of Ecology. Kathryn Jenks representing the Water Advisory Comlittee summarized a poll of the Committee which was passed out to t:rle Council this evening. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 5, 1991, Cont. After a lengthy discussion including Bob Wubbena, Economic and Engineering Services, Inc, Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Council authorize the Mayor to sign the let1:er to Christine Gregoire, Director, Department of Ecology, stating the six conditions to be met before the city will become a part of the Chelan Agreement - Dungeness/Quilcene pilot Project which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed by voice vobe with Councilmembers Clise, Westerman, Jones and McCulloch voting in the affirmative and councilmembers Owsley and Kenna voting against the motion. PRIORITY ITEM Government Information System Demonstration (GIS). Bob WubbEma and Craig Erickson of Economic and Engineering Services, Inc, were introduced and demonstrated the Government Information SystE~m that is being developed between the City, County, PUD, Port, and: puget Power, and explained how it can be used by all involved including city staff and council. Mr Wheeler explained some of the work needed to set up the system. Mr Hildt explained how this system will help when building permits are requested. Mr Erickson gave some examples of what can be done with the system for planning and/or maintenance of streets, waterlines, sewerlines, wet.lands, draninage systems and other analysises which can be made. A lengthy discussion including Bruce Laurie, Jefferson County, and Randy Brackett, City Engineer, of the mapping of the ar'ea and progress made to date, how changes are made to the maps, costs involved, sharing of information, work plan, priorities, ownership of the system, and how this system will interface with the system being used by the Fire Department ensued. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Rates. Impact Fees and Assessments Report -Economic and Engineering Services. Inc. Mr Wheeler reviewed the Capital Improvement Program, the Transportation Plan Impact Fees and Utility RatE! Study Development Impact Fees in regard to the Additional Priorit.y List from the 1991 Goals of the City Council and a proposed schedule for adoption of new rates. Bob Wubbena reviewed the Executive Summary of the Utility and Capital Improvement and Financing Plan which recommends a combination of rates, connection charges, fees and charges, and special assessments. A lengthy discussion of water and wastewater rates and informational newsletters and mE~etings ensued. After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that impact fees and assessments be scheduled to be considered first, wastewater rates second and water rates t~hird. Mr Grove noted that the tipping fees for the garbage went up in July and that there will have to be a hearing for a garbag'e rate increase and a commercial recycling fee. Mr Wheeler confirmE~d that the Council approves of the change in the method of computinÇJ water and wastewater charges. He indicated the water conservation approach to rates is acceptable and the amount of the increase needs to be studied. He proposed that water, wastewat~3r and garbage rates be considered between January and March 1992; impact fees and assessments be considered first; affordable housinÇJ is an issue to be considered in the impact fees; a council/staff consultant team will work with the school district on a school impact fee; and a mail out will be done explaining the hearings. COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS Leqislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna set a meeting of the Committee for November 18, 1991, at 5:00 PM to consider the residential care ordinance and the child care ordinance. Puqet Power Tree Trimminq. Mr Wheeler reported that the puget Power Tree Trimming project is mostly done. 347 348 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEJIIBER 5, 1991, Cont. Department of Transportation. Mr Whee:.er reported that the Department of Transportation has started to install Jersey Barriers along the bluff on Water Street and will \orork with the City on a long-term solution to the problem. Jefferson County Courthouse Third Floor. Mr Hildt reported that the city has not changed any policies regarding historic buildings and that a building permit for reopening the third floor of the Courthouse was not issued because the staircase to the third floor has been closed at the present time. The '~ounty was requested to have a compliance schedule for secondary ex:Lsts before a permit can be issued. NEW BUSINESS Approval of Warrant. Councilmember Owsley ]nade a motion to approve a warrant to the Jefferson County Maritime Bicentennial Organizing commiff~e in ,the amount of $4dU.5.68 fro~ tbe Hotel-~otel Transient Tax Fund wh1.ch was seconded by Counc1.lmümber CI1.se and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna declared the meeting adjourned at 10:45 PM. Attest: ~~ ~~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 19, 1991 The City Council of the City of Port 'Iownsend met in regular session this Nineteenth day of November :L991, at 7: 00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Bren1: S shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Jean Camfield, Vern Jones, Michael Kenna, Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley and Sheila Westerman. Councilmember John Clise was excused and City Attorney Keith Harper arrived at 7:34 PM. Also present were ClerK-Treasurer David Grove, Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt, Planner Rick Sepler, Assistant Planner Darlene BloomEîeld and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Shirley announced that the Street Vcmdor Ordinance will not be discussed by Council until the Dece:mber 17, 1991, meeting although the Public may make comments 1:onight. Councilmember Camfield announced that the Triangle Park will be discussed under Committee Reports later during this meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS Shirley Beard was recognized and reques1:ed notification to the Morgan Hill residents when there is any pr~posal for an antenna on I I I