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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/04/1992 MrWUTF.~ OE-THR t?J4;GnT.A~ ~F'.~SION OF JANUARY 21, 1992, Cont. 39/ I I I - - --- I I coun6ilmember owsley explained that she and Councilmember Camfield have: reviewed their notes from the budget hearing and now agree with I the allocation of funds to support the visitor's cen't:er from the Hotel/Motel Transient Tax. She made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 92-09 adding the words "not to exceed 25% per quarter" to item #3 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the resolution also repeal Resolution No 92-07 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimclusly by voice vote. Wast, Water Rate Ordinanc~ Hearing. Councilmember Sokol made a motion that staff prepare a Waste Water Rate Ordinance for public hearing on February 18, 1992, which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by voice vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Clise recessed the meeting into Executive session to discuss possible litigation including David Grove, Robert Wheeler, Malcolm Harris and Dave Peterson, CH2M Hill, at 9:29 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 10:05 PM. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Clise declared the meeting adjourned at 10:05 PM. Attest: Mayor ~~ -- Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 4, 199~~ The City council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this Fourth day of February, 1992, at 7: 00 PM: in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor John M Clise presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Jean Camfield, Vern Jones, Norma Owsley, Robert Sokol, Sheila Westerman and cindy Wolpin. Councilmember Julie McCulloch was excused. Also pres4~nt. were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler. OATH OF OFFICE Clerk-Treasurer David Grove administered the Oath of Offic4:! to city Attorney Dennis McLerran and to Police Chief Jim Newton. PUBLIC COMMENTS Calmar McCune was recognized and spoke to Council to remind them of the hazardous condition of the parapets on some of the downtown buildings in case of an earthquake. Mayor Clise reported that he will: see what has to be done to get something started on this. 3~..;:¿ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION 01' FEBRUARY 4~ 1992 Mayor Clise announced a reception to be Geld on February 6,1992, at the community Center at 6:00 PM, for the new city Attorney and the new Police Chief. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmemher Jones made a motion to apprmre the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the Minutes for January 7, 1992, as written without reading. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: Current Expense street Library Park Emergency Medical services Water-sewer storm and Surface Water Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Total $ 49,604.58 2,875.73 6,383.19 1,237.17 1,330.73 16,809.94 1,066.42 5,180.72 5~3.ß5 $ 85,042.33 Adoption of Resolution: RESOLUTION NO 92-3.0 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING At 'PLICATION FOR CENTENNIAL CLEAN WATER FUND FY 92 FUNDING CYCLE FROM THE WASHINSTON STAT}: DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY'S WATER QUALITY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. communications: A letter dated January 1,1992, from William A Bechtel, stating his concerns about development costs and impacts was copied for council. A letter dated January 22, 1992, from Philip Zerr, Chairman, Richard A How, Me$ber and Bette Avila-Muqgoch, Member, Jefferson county Fire District Is, making an offer of $500.00 for the Port Townsend Fire Department's surplus aid car was copied for council and referred to New Business later on the agenda. A letter dated January 22, 1.992, from JO:1 M and Elaine D J'ohnson opposing the proposed Waterwalk Trail was copied for Council. A memorandum dated January 23,1992, froID Karen Cartmel, Election Coordinator, remindin9 elected official s to file a Financial Affairs statement by April 15,1992, was copied for council. A letter dated January 23, 1992, congratulating Mr E P Swain on assuming the office of President, Port Townsend Paper Corporation from John M clise, Mayor, was copied for Council. A letter dated January 24, 1992, from Thom!ls J Majhan to Rob Sears, Planning and Building Department respondj.ng to his suggestion to resolve a proble11\ for the Town Tavern in the N D Hill Build~ng was copied for Council. A letter dated January 26, 1992, from I~almar A Mccune stating concerns about the victorian-looking st¡:eet slight outside the Lighthouse Cafe was copied for Council ani referred to the Public Works Director. A letter dated January 2S¡ 1992, from JOYCE! Cox-Webb protesting the $1,000,000 insurance requirement for sandwich board signs was copied for Council and referred to the Finnnce committee. A letter I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 4,1992 dated October 30, 1991, from David Hayasaka of the Washington Cities Insurance Authority recommending the $1,000,000 linlÍt was also copied for the Council as background information. A letter dated January 30, 1992, from Mildred A and Robert L Russell requesting permission to remove a large fir tree nE~ar the property line at the east side of 2540 Holcomb Street was copied for council and referred to the Street/Storm DrainaqE~/Light Committee. A letter dated January 30, 1992, from Bonnie and Paul Howland requesting removal of street trees in front of their home at 5717 Hill street was copied for Council and referred to the street/ storm Drainage/Light Company. A letter dated January 31, 1992, from Thomas M Brobst, Division Forester, Puget Power, reporting on a meeting with Mr Wheelèr and the Tree and Brush Committee was copied for Council and referred to Unfinished Business later on the agenda. This concludes the Consent Agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS t.ine Clearance Work by Pu<¡et Powe:ç-. Mr Wheeler introduc:ed the discussion with Puget Power and introduced Tom Brobst, Di vision Forester, who discussed the issues involved with the maim:enance program of puget Power and those of the Public Works Depart~~nt and the Tree and Brush committee" The lengthy discussion included comments from Steve Corra, Ci ty Parks, Kathryn Jenks, Tree and Brush committee, Steve Hayden, Parks Board, Steve Hallmark, Corporate Forester, and Bryon swigart from Puget Power and City Attorney Dennis McLerran. The consensus of the discussion that the following should take place: 1. The Tree and Brush Committee set further meetinÇJs which would include puget Power, Park Department, a street/Storm Drainage/Light Committee member, a Forester, and the Public Works Director 2. The City AttornE~Y would review the process, and agreements should be in writing 3. The distribution line work be delayed unt:Ll the agreements are signed 4. That a public information program he instituted, and 5. That possible need for an environmental checklist be researched. A timeline for the completion of the process was not establi::;hed at this time. Mr Corra suggested that the City hire an urban forester for an urban forest program, that the Councilmembers look at what is being done and that a program for replacing some of the trees be considered. Dungeness/Puilcen~ ~i¡ot Project (Chelan A9~eement). Mr ¡~eeler reported that the letter the city sent on November 12, 19~)l, has been answered and will be addressed at a Council Meeting when Councilmember McCulloch is present. Sewer Treatment Plant pip Evaluations. RESOLUTION NO 92-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, DECLARING IMCO GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, INC. , TO BE THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY I S SECONDARY WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT TO IMCO GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, INC., SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF SAID AWARD BY THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY. 393 394 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 4,1992 Mr Wheeler explained the resolution. Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the Council adopt Resoluti,:m No 92-11 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passl~d unanimously by voice vote. ResolutiÇ>I) Authorizì1'\9 Further IAC Grant A1:'pl.Ì.cation for city Dock. Mr Wheeler explained the following resolu1:ions. RESOLUTION NO 92-1:! A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MA~~OR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR GRANT FROM OUTDOOR RECREATION ACCOUNT FOR CITY DOCK REPAIRS. Councilmember Camfield made a motion t~hat the Council adopt Resolution No 92-12 which was seconded by I~ouncilmember Wolpin and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO 92-1:1 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR CZM 306A GRANT FUNDS FOR CITY DOCK ]~EPAIRS. Councilmember camfield made a motion t~hat the Council adopt Resolution No 92-13 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Clise reported that he will be out of town between February 19, 1992, and March 2,1992, and that Mayor Pro-Tem Camfield will preside at the February 25,1992, meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS/STAFF ]~EPORTS Beach Access Committee. Councilmember Ca]~field reported that the Committee prioritized the street ends the:r are most interested in and that the ones on either side of the Indian Point property which is for sale are numbers 1 and 3. CouncilHtember Camfield reported that a certified survey is needed in ordE~r to locate the streets exactly and to be sure the zoning map is correct. Mr Hildt requested that the City Attorney review this process before any action is taken. It was the consensus of the Council that it is important that the boundary lines be t:!stablished as soon as possible. Councilmember Camfield announced that this will be discussed further at the February 25, 199;~, meeting. Parks /property . Counci lmember Camf ield reported that the Committee had met with the Park Board and discusseè. the play equipment and plans for the Pope Marine Park. The Committee referred the carousel project to the Parks Board for rg~iew and recommendation. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the council approve the concept of proposed changes in site Plan A for the Port Townsend Golf Club Building with the provision tha': the changes conform to the Fire and Building Codes which was sEconded by Councilmember Sokol and passed unanimously by voice vott~. Girl Scout House. Counci!member Camfield I'eported that Bonzo DeLeo is getting cost estimates together for the repair of the Girl Scout House and has a list of people who are do:Lng volunteer work. pink House. Councilmember Camfield report1:!d that no bids have been received on the Pink House. The second alternative was the possibili ty of moving the house to anothe1:" site wi thin the Uptown Historical District which will have to be approved by the State Historical Officer. The Committee will consider what will be done next. I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAF ~ESSrON-OF~~¥-4, 1992 Pope ~I:ine PéJrk ~lan. A brief discussion of the bicycle rack included in the Pope Marine Park Plan ensued in which Councilmember Westerman suggested that a bicycle rack be installed in front of City Hall. ,Bc¡Ç' I I I Police/Fire/Anima¡ Control. Councilmember Sokol reported that there will be a meeting on February 5, 1992, at 9:00 AM at the Courthouse with Jefferson County to coordinate an interim agx'eement with Bayshore for animal control until the new county facilities are on line. T;ransport::~tion Planninc¡ Ste~riJ19 çomtnitt~e. councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council confirm the appointnent of Jim Carlson to the Transportation Planning steering CommitteE! which was seconded by Councilmember Wolpin and passed unanimously by voice vote. Recyç:liIJ.9. Councilmember westerman reported that the Historic Preservation commission had met and picked a color for the bins for commercial recycling in the downtown area and that Mr Grove TI1Ìll be working on the specifications. ;r..e9i~lati ye/Env:j.roflmenté)l. Councilmember Wolpin annou:CIlced a meeting of the Committee for February 24, 1992, at 5:00 PM to discuss the Bay Vista II proposal. Councilmember Wolpin reported that the committee discussed the need for making a certified survey a requirement for major proje:cts in the city in order to avoid problems after the project is undE~r way. A discussion of such a requirement or recommendation ensued during which Mr McLerran and Mr Hildt were asked to make a recommeJ'1ldatlon for Council consideration. Councilmember Wolpin also announced that the Committee will be discussing preliminary information from the Washington Toxics Coalition for possible adoption of a pesticide ordinance at its meeting on February 10,1992. ShQr~line qommission Letter. Mr Hildt reported that the letter rece! ved from the Shoreline Commission regarding residentia.l uses on the waterfront and the urban waterfront plan has led to discussions with the Department of Ecology regarding the possibility of some grant funding. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that this be discussed at. the Retreat. D~pq:tt1Uent of poJtU1\uni ty t>evelopm~p.t. Mr Hildt noted a lettE!r from the Department of Community Development on an interim CI'i tical areas ordinance and reported that the ordinance is in the planning commission schedule and will not reach council until the latter part of March and encouraged members of the Legislative/ Environmental Committee to attend the P).anning Commission me:etin<¡s on February 6,20 and 27,1992. Wqter. Filtr~tion. Mr Wheeler reported on the surface water treatment rule and the status of the City's efforts to avoid filtration. Rumor. Mr Wheeler reported that there is a false rumor coming from the Solid Waste Advisory committee meeting. At this time, the city has a verbal commitment from the city of Bremerton to accept sludge and is storing the sludge at the plant until the agreem<ent is signed. ~a~er Quality Te~tin~. Mr Wheeler reported that the water Q~ality testing done at our treatment plant has been tested by the State and they have said we are doing an excellent job. ~etreai;.. Mr Grove announced that the council has received a packet of information for the Retreat on February 7,1992, on their desks this evening and is available to the Public. 39tø -----------~--_.MINUT.ES_O..F_THE_REGJ1~_s.ESß-ION 01' FEBRUARY 4, 1992 cq;mPtdt.er Conv~r~ion. Mr Grove reported t,hat conversion to tþe new comp~ter system is scheduled for the month of April~ ' o~t-of-~tate Travel. Councilmember West;erman made a motion that the Council authorize out of state travel to Las vegas, Nevada, for Police Chief Newton to attend a police on Bikes Conference on March 5 througl1 7, 1992, wh;i.ch was seconded by C'ouncilmemb~r Camfieild and passed unanimously by voice vote. ç~id~~ipes for ~uQ¡ic Meeting~. Mayor Clise noted a memorandum he had sent to Council regarding his thoughtn on Guidelines for Public Meetings. It was the consensus of the Council that this be discussed at the Retreat. ~ssRcia~~on of W~~htp9t9P Qiti~s ~e9i~lati~e conter@nce. ,Mayor Clise announced that' he and Mr Grovo will be attend1ng an Association of Washington Cities Legislative Conference in Olympia on February 6 and 7, 1992~ ¡~surance op s~nd~içh Board Signs. Councilmember Westerman stated concern for the amount of insurance required for Sandwich Board signs that was recommended by the Washington cities Insurance Authority. Mr Grove responded that he will be reviewing this with the Insurance Authority and will be repo::-ting back to Council. NEW BUSINESS ResQlution peclarinq Amþulance Surplus. RESOLUTION NO 92-:L4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND DECLARING AN AMBULANCE SURÞLVS ÞJm AUTHORIZING SALE TO JEFFERSON COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO 5. Councilmemher Jones made a motion that thE! Council adopt Resolution No 92-14 which was seconded hy Counc:iJmember Soko1 and passed unanimously by voice vote. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL D::SCUSSION S:\.9n Ordinance Colt\Pliaqce ¡:'ett~f~. CouJ'.,ciltneJUber Sokol re,ported that he has received letters and phone culls and has been stopped on the street by people who are concerned about the ordinance after they received letters from the Buildinc;J Department. The main concerns were regarding the amount of siHnage allowed in multiple unit buildings as compared with those who have no buildings and lengths of time allowed for grandfatherin~r. Mr Hildt explained the difference between sign area allowed for a multiple tenant building and a multiple business complex. After a discussion of the process of the sign code ordinance, it was the ~onsensus of the Council that those with problems sho~ld discuss toem with staff as a first step and that there is an appeal process provided. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, councilmember Jones made amotion to adjourn which was seconded by Council~!:mber Camfield and'pàssed by voice vote at 10:50 PM. AttesM ~ Mayor Clerk-Treasurer 1- I I