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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/06/1992 Ll3:L MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSr..O.N_OE-MARCH-1-7-,-1--9-9-2-,-G0F1-t. Council Meeting Ad Hoc Committee. Councilmember Wolpin set mèeting of the Committee for April 15, 1992, at 5:00 PM to discuSs the length of Council Meetings. ' ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Clise declared the m~eting adjourned at 10:05 PM. Attest: &4 ~ Clerk-Treasurer Mayor MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 6, 1992 The City Council of the city of Port Townsend met in regular session this sixth day of April, 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, VerT! Jones, Julie Mcculloch, Norma Owsley, Robert Sokol, Sheila Westerman and cindy Wolpin. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, City Attorney Dennis McLerran, City Planner Dave Robison and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler. INTRODUCTION OF NEW CITY EMPLOYEE Mr Wheeler introduced Janet Kearsley, Assistant Water Quality/ Treatment Specialist. AGENDA After a brief discussion, Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the two hearings scheduled on the Consent Agenda be set for May 4, 1992, which was seconded by Councilmember Wolpin and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 6, 1992, Cont.. After discussion, Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the Council not take up any new items other than Executive Session after 11:30 PM which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed by voice vote with six Councilmember voting in the affirmative and Councilmember Owsley voting against the motion. PRIORITY ITEMS Ordinances for LID #1 Bonds Mr Grove introduced Alan Dashen, Seattle Northwest Securities, who explained the process for the issuance of bonds for the Local Improvement District #1 bonds and the following ordinances. ORDINANCE NO 2293 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO 1 BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $347,054.06; PROVIDING THE FORM, TERMS, CONDITIONS AND COVENANTS OF SAID BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE SALE THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again re~ad the ordinance by title. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2293 which was seconded by CounciJLmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO 2294 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT GUARANTY FUND; AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAN TO FUND THE GUARANTY FUND; AND PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT INTO AND DRAWING OF WARRANTS AGAINST SUCH FUND AND WITHDRAWAL OF MONEY FORM SUCH FUND. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again rE~ad the ordinance by title. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2294 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote. PUBLIC COMMENTS Kathryn Jenks was recognized and announced to Council that a tour of hazardous waste sites at Indian Island will be conducted by the US Navy on April 9,1992, at 10:00 AM and urged the Council to send a representative. Mayor Clise reported that he will be representing the City on this tour. Michael Beckham was recognized and commented on the Street Vendor Ordinance and questioned the Planning Department having final veto. Mr McLerran explained that the ordinance provides for an appeal to the City Council for an aggrieved party and that the ordinance is set up the way it is so that there is some discretion with respect to compatibility considerations. 4'33 434 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 6, 1992, Cont. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the following Bills and Claim~:: Current Expense Street Library Park Emergency Medical Services Water-Sewer Storm and Surface Water Equipment Rental Total $ 43,434.81 5,127.44 7.24 899.34 777.10 27,559.89 5,000.00 1.308.33 $ 84,114.15 Setting Hearings: Child Care Ordinance for May 4, 1992 Bay vista II Shoreline CUP App 9203-0,3 -Nordland Construction for May 4, 1992 Adoption of Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO 92-2? A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH CH2M HILL FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE BIOSOLIDB COMPOSTING FACILITY. RESOLUTION NO 92-2B A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH CH2M HILL TO CONTINUE WATER ENGINEERING SERVICES. RESOLUTION NO 92-29 A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLmlION NO 78-10 ESTABLISHING UNIFORM PROCEDURE FOR ROUTING AND PROCESSING VARIOUS LEGAL IN~,TRUMENTS AND DOCUMENTS OF THE CITY. RESOLUTION 92-30 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND FIXING THE TINE FOR HEARING ON A PETITION FOR VACATION OF A STREET. The hearing on Street Vacation Application No 9202-05 from the Port of Port Townsend on the proposed vacation of that portion of platted Jefferson Street between Benedict Street and San Juan Avenue will be conducted on May 4, 1992. RESOLUTION NO 92-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCJL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A L\TECOMER WATER UTILITY CONTRACT ACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91. I I \ , I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 6, 1992, cont. Mike Fields has agreed to construct a six inch water line in 29th street from Sherman to Hendricks wi thin the City of Port Townsend. RESOLUTION NO 92-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER SEWER UTILITY CONTRACT ACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91. Mike Fields has agreed to construct an eight inch seWer line in 29th street from Sherman to HendricKs Streets within the City of port Townsend. RESOLUTION NO 92-34 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER SEWER UTILITY CONTRACT ACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91. Michael and Leilana Graham have agreed to construct an eight inch sewer line in seaview Drive, up easementroa.d to vacated North pearl, then south to vacated Claremont, the east 135', ending at MH#37 wwithin the City of port Townsend. RESOLUTION NO 92-35 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER WATER UTILITY CONTRACT ACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91. Carl N Selset has agreed to construct a six inch water line in sixth Street from Logan to McPherson Streets and in Logan street from sixth street to Sims Way wi thin the City of Port Towns'Emd. RESOLUTION NO 92-36 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER SEWER UTILITY CONTRACT ACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91. Carl N Selset has agreed to construct an eight inch sewer line in Logan Street from sixth Street to Sims Way within the city of Port Townsend. RESOLUTION NO 92-37 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER WATER UTILITY CONTRACT ACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91. L Vaughn and Shirley Hunkins have agreed to construct a six inch water line in 53rd street from Landes to Hill Street within the city of Port Townsend. RESOLUTION NO 92-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER SEWER UTILITY CONTRACT ACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91. L Vaughn and Shirley Hunkins have agreed to construct an eight: inch sewer line in 53rd Street from Landes to Hill Street within the City of Port Townsend. RESOLUTION NO 92-39 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN 435 436 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AP](IL 6, 1992, Cont. AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY REGARDING REPAIRS TO MEMORIAL FIELD AND THE ABUTTING SIDEWALK IN MONROE STREET. Approval of out of state Travel: Robert Wheeler and Bob LaCroix to c.n American Water Works Association Conference in Portland, Oregon Communications: A letter dated February 18, 1992, from David Hayasaka, Programs Manager, Washington Cities Insurance Authority I to David Grove regarding liability insurance limits for Ordinance No 2265 was copied for Council. A letter dated March 12, 1992, from Gigi Stockton, Manager, Les Peti ts Hiboux, requesting removal of thE! victorian garbage can outside her business was referred to the Community Services Committee. A letter dated March 12, 1992, from R D Nave, General Manager, North Kitsap/Jefferson Division, puget Power, to Mayor Clise stating the desire of puget Power to wor]~ with the City of Port Townsend to resolve the needs of the residents to provide safe, reliable electric service and listing ten points of interest being worked on for their vegetation management program was copied for Council. A letter dated March 16, 1992, from Alice Tawresey, Chair of the Fare Police Committee, Washington Transportation Commission, inviting comments and questions about the proposed new fare structure was copied for Council. A letter dated March 23, 1992, from John M Clise to Gary Demich, District Administrator, WSDOT, District 3, proposing dates on which to meet to discuss the Gateway Route Development Plan for SR 20 was copied for Council. A memorandum dated March 25, 1992, from Dan Harpole, Program Manager, Centrum, recommending the review (If parking resolutions on weekends during festivals was copied for Council and referred to the Police/Fire/Animal Control committee. A letter dated March 25, 1992, from Lorrair.e Kirsch requesting help in addressing burning forest debris in 1:he city was copied for Council and referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. A letter dated March 27, 1992, from Philip Speser requesting permission to do some work with may affect city property was copied for Council and referred to the Stre9t/Storm Drainage/Light Committee. A letter dated March 28, 1992, from Ruth and Earl Fisher in favor of the "Carousel of the Olympic Sea" was copied for Council and referred to the Parks/Property Committee. A letter dated March 31, 1992, from Robert D Gibson objecting to the higher water rates for a 1 inch water meter for a single family residence was copied for Council and refE!rred to the Water/Sewer Committee. A letter dated March 31, 1992, from Don Holm objecting to the proposed Forest Park condominium was Gopied for Council and referred to the Public Hearing later on t:1e agenda. A letter dated April 1,1992, from Beverly J Kostka wholeheartedly backing the "Carousel of the Olympic Sea" project was copied for Council and referred to the Parks/Property Committee. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 6, 1992, Cont. A letter dated April 1, 1992, from Pat Bergstrom objecting to the Forest Park Project was copied for council and referred to the Public Hearing later on the agenda. A letter dated April 2, 1992, from Don and Myrtle Holm objec1:ing to the Forest Park Project was copied for Council and referred to the Public Hearing later on the agenda. A letter dated April 2,1992, from Trudi Ann Elofson opposing the proposed Forest Park Condominium Planned unit Development as well as the RII zone was copied for Council and referred to the Public Hearing later on the agenda. This concludes the Consent Agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance 2290 -Fees and Charges for Services (continued from 3-17- ~. Mr Wheeler explained the fees and charges ordinance and the changes made during various discussions and hearings. Mayor Clise opened the hearing to the Public. Bill White was recognÜ:ed and stated his concerns for the $100 fee for water/sewer locates and pre-application. Gary Kaiser was recognized and stated the same concerns of Mr White regarding the water/sewer locates and objected to the fee. Derek Rei jnan was recognized and stated his ob:jection to the $100 fee for the preapplication fee for utility locates. Ted Shoulberg was recognized and questioned whether the $100 fee was for interpretive analysis and not just for information. Councilmember Wolpin questioned Mr Shoulberg if he feels it is appropriate to pay for an analysis after which he responded -that he would like to see it tied to a building permit application. There being no further testimony, Mayor Clise closed the hearing to the Public and turned to the Council for disposition. Mr ~~heeler explained that the intention of the review for the pre-application is to give the information in detail for that particular project and stated that the fee is recoverable if a building permit is issued wi thin six months. Mr McLerran commented on the tort liability issue connected with pre-application information ,~hen it is verbal, not in complete form and not in written form. 1\ brief discussion of water and sewer line, storm drainage, street and fire information ensued. Jan Zimmer, Planning and Building Department, stated that there is usually about a two or three day turnaround for information to get back to the applicant and two weeks at the most. Further discussion of manifold taps and utility rate handouts, etc, ensued. ORDINANCE NO 2290 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CERTAIN FEES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BY REPEALING SECTION 13.12.250 AND AMENDING SECTIONS 3.36.020, 12.04.180, 13.04.050, 13.04.060, 13.04.070, 13.04.080, 13.08.115, 13.08.315. 13.12.080, 13.12.170, AND 13.12.240 AND BY CREATING A NEW SECTION 3.36.040 AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF MAY 1, 1992. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Westerman 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 rE!ad the ordinance by title. Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2290 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield. Mayor Clise asked if there is any new or corrected information from the Public. Bob Rickard was recognized and stated that there might be circumstances where six months is not long 437 438 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 6, 1992, Cont. enough to obtain a building permit and recommended that a longer period of time be allowed to recover tbe fee. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Westerman made a motion to amend the previous motion to change the time to 12 months instead of 6 months for the preapplication period which was sE!conded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. Forest Park Planned unit Development -PUD ,~pp 9108-03. Mr Robison reviewed the findings and conclusions of the Planning commission recommending denial of the Forest Park Planned Unit Development Application No 9108-03. Councilmember Wolpin disclosed that she had talked to many neighbors of this area, attended Planning commission meetings prior to her election to Council and has since learned that these acti vi ties are potentially in violation of appearance of fairness and so removed herself from the chambers. Mr Grove noted 11 items of correspondence received on this application. Mr Robison explained that the Planning Commission serves as an advisory commission to 'the Council and gives recommendations on land use permits and applications. The Council looks as the recommendations and has the option of accepting the recommendations of the Planning Comnission; changing the recommendations; or rejecting the recomrc,endations; this is why there is always an additional hearing by the Council. Mr McLerran explained that each individual who gives testimony must give their name and speak at the microphone, state whether they are in favor or opposition and that any exhibits will be numbered and will become property of the city. Mayor Clise explained the Hearing process and opened the hearing to the Publi c. Mark Saugen, Project Manager for Forest Park, was recognized, spoke in favor of the project, explained changes that have been made, and presented slides of the proposed project. Bill Massey, General Partner, was recognized and explained that the property was purchased several years ago because it was zoned R-II Multi Family and explained the history of the project. Mr McLerran not,ed that there have been substantial changes to this project since the Planning commission conducted their hearings and that there is a due process issue with respect to this new information. Bob Hickard was recognized, verified that the presentation of this evening is substantially different than what was presented to the Planning Commission and stated that the Planning Commission had d:~scussed conditions they would have adopted had they recommended approval. Mr Robison stated that staff had made copies of the staff recommendations made for the Planning Commission if council would like to go through them for consideration. A discussion by Council including Mr McLerran and Mr Rickard ensued during which Councilmember Jones made a motion to continue this hearing to the next meeting which died for lack of a second. Bill White was recognized and spoke in support of this project and stated that thE!re is minimal housing in this price range but there is considerable demand and urged its approval. Bernie Arthur, one of the oriç'inal owners who platted the property, was recognized and gave the historic view point of the plat. Kurt Danielson was recognized and spoke in favor of the project and stated that this project provides a very attractive al ternati ve for consideration for those who may retire and no longer need a large home. Gary Kaiser we,s recognized and stated that compromises have been made by the proponent of the project and urged Council to approve it. Ted Shoulberg was recognized and questioned what would happen to the density if this project was denied and duplexes were built on the propE!rty. Richard Tracey was recognized and questioned the traffic prcblems the project would cause in the neighborhood and on Sims 'Nay. Joel Hodgson was recognized and opposed the project stating that the platting was poorly designed and he is very concerned. Dave Colbert was recognized and spoke against the project stating his concerns that it is not "affordable" housing and that a mistake was made when the property was zoned R-II to begin wittL. Virginia Wood was recognized and opposed the project stating that the project should I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 6, 1992, Cont. not be erected in a single-family neighborhood and her concerns more for traffic and lower property values. Janelle Weyhmiller was recogni zed and passed out maps showing the density increases, comparable lot sizes and the buildable areas. Ms weyhmiller opposed the project because of the density and traffic hazards. Sarah McQuillan was recognized and opposed the project and encouraged the Councilmembers to revisit the area and see the projected problems themselves and stated that people she knows who want affordable housing do not want apartments. Ms McQuillan read a letter from her husband urging the denial of the project.. Toby Elofson was recognized and opposed the project citing increased traffic and a drop in property values. Roy Parkinson was recognized and opposed the project stating that it does not fit in with the neighborhood and questioned the waterline connection and what improvements will be made on the roads in the area stating. that the present deadend streets will be opened to the increased traffic and will change the neighborhoods and lower property values. Bob Rickard was recognized and made comments about the test for approving a PUD stating that it must be better than what could go there; mixed uses are traditional in Port Townsend; the si te is wi thin walking distance of jobs, shopping, etc; this property could support 13 lots each with a duplex although it is not clear exactly what density is achievable; a condition before occupancy could be that Grant Street be opened to Sims Way; how could quality in design, landscape etc, be contracted; should Grant Street be widened, if so when, and at who's cost; suggestE!d that the waterline be built in Hendricks Street; and possible condition that no on-site storage of recreational vehicles be allowed. Bill Massey was recognized and stated his agreement that degrada1:ion of property values is a concern saying that the owner's association will be making sure that maintenance of the landscaping and buildings will be kept up and that, in his experience, this 1:ype of project does not necessarily degrade the neighborhood. Mr Massey gave profiles of a typical buyer and stated that the project will not degrade the neighborhood, single family residences gEmerate more traffic that condominiums, a traffic study has been done, the waterline will be constructed according to the most appropriate route the City requires and that the property was designed to accommodate a density higher than what he has proposed. There being no further testimony, Mayor Clise closed the hearing to the Public and turned to the Council for disposition. After a lengthy discussion, Councilmember Jones made a motion to continue the hearing for additional testimony for the additional information proposed at this meeting to May 11, 1992, which was seconded by Councilmember owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. RECESS Mayor Clise declared a recess at 10: 45 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 10:50 PM. After discussion, Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the Council not close the meeting at 11:30 PM which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING Rezone Request from Allen/Reijnen App 9110-03. Mr Robison rE~viewed the findings, conclusions and conditions of the Planning Commission recommending denial of the rezone request. Mayor Clise opened the hearing to the Public. Derek Reijnen, representing himsE!lf and Larry Allen, was recognized and spoke in favor of the contract rezone for affordable housing rental property. Bob Rickard was recognized and reported that he is neither in favor or opposed but stated that the Planning Commission could not recommend a spot zone or recommend multi-family housing as a buffer between residential and commercial uses. Murray Hayes was recognized and opposed the rezone stating that granting this would create a precedent and that 439 440 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 6, 1992, Cont. there would only be a gain of 2 dwellings. Mr Hayes stated that large areas should be rezoned not spot zoning. Janelle Weyhmiller was recognized and spoke against the rezone because there would be 3 zones in one block and that affordable housing does not mean multi-family dwellings. Derek Reijnen was recognized and requested a way to find a way to do the project. There being no further testimony, Mayor Clise closed the hearing to the Public and turned to the Council for disposition. After a very lengthy discussion of spot zoning and contract rezoning, affordable housing concerns, and zoning policies, Mr Robison reviewed three additional condi tions of the Planning Commission if tlÜs were to be granted as a contract rezone. Derek Reijnen was recognized and stated that he would be happy to go back to the Planning commission and requested that the Council agree to the concept of a contract rezone and to the idea that there be some kind of terms 'to allow the property to have a higher density than just two units. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Council remand Rezone Request Application No 9110-03 back to the Planning commission which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol. After discussion, the motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Bob Rickard was recognized and stated that the Council has just said that a contract rezone should consider how to fit a project into the ne~ighborhood and that the Planning Commission may need some guidance in the area of aesthetic judgements on projects. UNFINISHED BUSINES~; Resolution on Planning Service from Community Action. RESOLUTION NO 92-40 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH CLALLAM/JEFFEHSON COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL FOR CONSULTING SERVICES IN COMPLETING THE NECESSARY WORK UNDER A PLANNING ONLY GRANT FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REGARDING HEHABILITATION OF SUBSTANDARD HOUSING IN PORT ~~OWNSEND. Mr McLerran explained the resolution and Mr Grove explained the insurance requirement. Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 92-40 which was seconded by Councilmember Wolpin and passed unanimously by voice vote. Street Vendor Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO 2296 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATION¡ REGULATING STREET AND SIDEWALK VENDORS AND DISPLAYS OF MERCHANDISE ON SIDEWALKS OR STREETS; ADDING A JŒW CHAPTER TO TITLE 5 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND ~~NICIPAL CODE (PTMC)¡ AMENDING SECTION 3.36.015 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH FEES FOR STREET VENDORS AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr McLerran explained the ordinance. AJ:ter discussion of size restrictions including Michael Beckham, Mr Grove assigned the ordinance number 2296. Councilmember Wolpin made a motion that the Council consider Ordinance No 2296 at a special meeting on May 11, 1992, meeting which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 6, 1992, Cont. Implementation of Water Budget with Rate Increase. Mr Wheeler requested authorization to go ahead with the water budget as approved with the water rate increases. Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the council allow implementation of thE~ water budget with the rate increase which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Extension of Snow Creek Logging Road Agreement. Mr t'lheeler explained that the work is being monitored and feels that the work wi 11 not be completed wi thin the thirty days. He request.ed and recommended 60 days. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Council extend the Snow Creek Logging Road Agreement for 60 days which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS/STAFF REPORTS Resolution on E.D.C. Contract. RESOLUTION NO 92-41 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF JEFFERSON COUNTY. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 92-41 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Library Budget Adjustments. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the Council approve the Library budget adjustments which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Contract for Maritime Bicentennial Project. RESOLUTION NO 92-42 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY - MARITIME BICENTENNIAL PROJECT UNDER WHICH THE SOCIETY WILL ORGANIZE AND PROVIDE SERVICES FOR CERTAIN EVENTS COMMEMORATING THE BICENTENNIAL OF THE ARRIVAL OF VANCOUVER, PROMOTING THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE CITY AND TOURISM AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUNDS TO PAY FOR THE SERVICES UNDER THE AGREEMENT. Brent Shirley, speaking for Patricia Warren, Jefferson County Historical Society, Commissioner Larry Dennison, Jefferson County, and the rest of the Maritime Bicentennial Committee, was recognized and explained the resolution. Mr McLerran reviewed changes made in the agreement. Councilmember owsley made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 92-42 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Ordinance Amending 1992 Budget (For Introduction). ORDINANCE NO 2295 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $13,955 TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUNDi $4,884 TO THE 441 442 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AP]~IL 6, 1992, Cont. LIBRARY FUND; $21,416 TO THE LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, 1991 FUND; $10,530,000 TO THE 1992 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION FUND; $43,200 TO THE WATER- SEWER FUND; $5,800 TO THE STO~~ AND SURFACE WATER FUND; $24,000 TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUND; MAKING FINDINGS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title and explained that this is for introduction only. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Clise declared the meeting adjourned at 12:30 AM. Mayor Attest: tJ~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 20, 1992 The City Council of the City of Port ']'ownsend met in regular session this Twentieth day of April, 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 Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley, Robert Sokol, Sheila Westerman and cindy Wolpin. council- members Jean Camfield and Vern Jones were~ excused. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, city At:torney Dennis McLerran, Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler. PUBLIC COMMENTS Wendy White was recognized and spoke in favor of the traffic revision proposal near the Rose and H street intersection citing increased safety for neighborhood children. Tom White was recognized and spoke in faVOl' of the traffic revision proposal for the Rose and H Street neighborhood stating that the traffic will be slower. Ali Scovil was recognized and spoke in favor of the traffic revision proposal for the Rose and H strE!et neighborhood stating that there are lots of small children and lots of traffic and that the traffic will be slower at a dangerous intersection. Paul Townsend was recognized and spoke :.n favor of the traffic revision proposal for the Rose and H StrE!et neighborhood stating that it is a dangerous intersection and thE~ proposal is a good idea and should not cause any problems. Diane Townsend was recognized and spoke in favor of the traffic revision proposal for the Rose and H StrE!et neighborhood stating that many of the children in the neighborhood have bikes and have no place to ride them but in the street and stated that it is a good idea and will slow traffic. I I I