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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/21/1992 I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1992 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this Twenty-first day of September, 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, Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley, Robert Sokol, Sheila Westerman and cindy Wolpin. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove:, City Attorney Dennis McLerran, Police Chief Jim Newton, Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEE Michael Hildt introduced Kit Perkins, City Planner, who has taken the place of Rick Sepler. PUBLIC COMMENTS James DeLeo was recognized and stated that the two happiest days in a man's life are the day he buys a boat and the day he sells it. Mr DeLeo then stated that the time required and expense spemt for maintenance for the Fire Boat could be better spent on fire equipment at the Fire Hall. Mayor Clise commented that the boat was donated to th(~ Fire Department and has now become very expensive to maintain. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following i1:ems on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of Appointment: Lisa Enarson to Planning Commission Approval of the following Bills and Claims: Current Expense Street Library Park Hotel/Motel Emergency Medical Services '92 WWTP Construction '92 City Dock Reconstruction Community Development Grant Water-Sewer Storm and Surface Water Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Total $ 19,353.78 3,890.29 879.82 4,841.47 279.20 418.51 22,614.59 9,489.67 5,367.63 32,887.89 2,954.79 6,735.28 228.22 $109,941.14 setting Hearings: Subdivision Ordinance for October 5, 1992 sign Code Amendment for October 19, 1992 Port of Port Townsend Shorelines Permit for November 2, 1992 Substantial Development Review of Enarson/Kraxberger Short Plat for October 19,1992 75 76 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1992, Cont. Adoption of Resolutions: Authorizing Amendment to City Dock Reconstruction Design Contract. RESOLUTION NO 92-93 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AMENDMENT FOR THE CITY DOCK RECONSTRUCTION DESIGN CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON COASTLINE, ASSOCIATES. Enarson/Kraxberger Street Vacation Public Hearing set for October 19, 1992. RESOLUTION NO 92-94 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING ON A PETITION FOR VACATION OF A STREET. There will also be a Review of the Director's Decision on the Enarson/Kraxberger Short Plat on October 19, 1992. Communications: A memorandum dated August 24, 1992, from the Washington State Department of Transportation announcing the rescheduled Concurrence Management Systems Workshop was copied for Council. A letter dated September 1, 1992, from Brent Shirley asking for consideration for appointment as a citizen representative to the tourism Coordinating Council was copied for Council. A letter dated September 3, 1992, from Bart Phillips, Executive Director, Economic Development Council, requesting an amendment to the existing contract to include additional services and reimbursement for administrative costs of the Tourism Coordinating Council coordination was copied for Council and referred to the Finance Committee. A letter dated September 4, 1992, from Calmar McCune noting the hazardous condition of Union Wharf was copied for Council. A letter dated September 4, 1992, from Michael Hildt, to Bob Alford, Superintendent of Schools, Port Townsend School District #50, stating that the City of Port Townsend has determined under WAC 197-11-924 that the City is the State Environmental Policy Act lead agency for the proposed Middle School because a conditional use permit or rezone is required for its construction was copied for Council. A letter dated September 15,1992, from David Goldsmith, Community Services director, Jefferson County, including a draft agreement for animal services was copied for Council and referred to the Police/ Fire/Animal Control Committee. A note from Wes Klingman regarding his utility bill was copied to Council on September 16, 1992. A 1991-1992 Library Board Report from Gwen Howard, President of the Library Board was copied to Council on September 16,1992. A letter dated September 16,1992, from Craig Marley commenting on the Seaview Sewer State Environmental Policy Act and requesting that the gate on Sapphire and Bell facing Willamett be eliminated was copied for Council. This concludes the Consent Agenda. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 21,1992, Cont. PUBLIC HEARING Water Filtration Compliance Order. Councilmember McCulloch gave background information on the agreed order relating to the Safe Drinking Water Act including chlorine contact time, a wa1:ershed control program and the cost relative to increased water rates. Councilmember McCulloch explained that there are no ]i'ederal programs for water improvements and acknowledged the presemce of representatives from the offices of Congressman Norm Dicks and Representative Jim Hargrove. Mr Wheeler explained the public process the city has gone through regarding filtration or the avoidance of filtration as well as watershed issues being worked on wi th the Forest Service. Mr Wheeler also explained what: could happen if this order is not signed. Jim Apperson, Department of Health Regional Engineer, was recognized, introduced Carl Johnson, who will be replacing him at the Department of Health and then explained the enforcement of the Surface Water Drinking }~ct and that the main problems for Port Townsend are the chlorine contact time and watershed control. Mr Apperson then explained the Agreed Order and its ramifications. Mayor Clise acknowledged the work being done by the Water Advisory Committee. Bart Phillips, representing the Water Advisory Committee was recognized and gave a report from the Committee and recommended that the Agreed Order be signed. Mayor Clise opened the hearing to the Public. Bernie Arthur was recognized and spoke in favor of the agreed order and the work that has been done. Betty Wren was recognized, 1:hanked the Water Advisory Committee and commented on water rates I' meter usage and meter readings by the water department. Ms Wrem also stated that water fund money should not be used for City Dock or any other purpose. David Wren was recognized and suggestHd that indi viduals read their own meters and send it in with an add:L tional cost charged to those who do not and explained the benefits "to both the City and the customer. James DeLeo was recognized and questioned how can we afford all these projects - the govE~rnment should send some of the money needed for them. Mayor Clise requested that citizens write to our Legislators for help, the City cannot do it alone. Dana Roberts was recognized and commented about people reading their own meters and explained that in other areas, an off icial reader would check each meter reading once yearly. There being no further testimony, Mayor Clise closed the hearing to the Public and turned to the Council for disposition. A lengthy discussion of problems, costs, the watershed management plan, water quality, wells in the County, home filters, reading meters, meter and valve maintenance ensued. Betty Wren questioned if water used by the mill will be filtered. Mr Wheeler re::;ponded that water used by the mill for processing will not be filtered and that they are working with the mill because any water used for drinking will have to be filtered. In responsed to a complaint during Public testimony, Mr Grove addressed the use of interest bearing loans of water-sewer fund money to other departments and stated that Port Townsend has not financed any activitiE!s with utility money that would not be directly related to the utility. Mr Wheeler explained that there was consideration of water money being used for an example of drought-tolerant landscaping at Gateway Park but that project is presently on hold. Councilmember Jones stated that we are a community that is largely retired people on fixed incomes and that something must be done to keep costs down. RESOLUTION NO 92-95 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREED ORDER WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REGARDING WATER FILTRATION. Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 92-95 which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed by 77 78 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1992, Cont. voice vote with six Councilmember v01:ing in the affirmative and Councilmember Jones voting against thE~ motion. RECESS Mayor Clise declared a recess at 8:30 PM. at 8:33 PM. The meeting reconvened PUBLIC HEARING Comprehensive Public Access Plan. Mr Hildt reviewed proposed changes to the Comprehensive Public Access Plan since the last public hearing as well as suggested improvements. Mr McLerran commented that he has been reviewing the Public Access Plan and its language at the request of the Planning and Building Department and several citizens and feels that many of the problems have been resolved. Mayor Clise opened the hearing to the Public. Karen Erickson was recognized and questioned handicapped public access at all sites, view corridors, existing pathways, five-foot pathway buffers, public access intimidation, and parking at public access points, which were discussed individually as she brought them up. Bernie Arthur was recognized and stated his concern that this is a guideline to change the present feelings for the waterfront and should not be forced on all the property owners. There being no further testimony, Mayor Clise closed the hearing to the Public and turned to the Council for disposition. After a lengthy discussion of the width of pathways, unnatural degradation, accessibility, a video tape of paths and access points, permissive use, some wording changes, and the desire to see a finished product before a vote, Councilmember Jones made a motion that the Council continue discussion to October 19, 1992, which was seconded by Council- member Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Biosolids/Composting Facility. Mr Wheeler explained the following three resolutions. and Mr McLerran RESOLUTION NO 92-96 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF A BIOSOLIDS COMPOSTING FACILITY AT THE JEFFERSON COUNTY LANDFILL SITE. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 92-96 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote after discussion. RESOLUTION NO 92-97 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO AWARD BIDS FOR GRADING AT THE BIOSOLIDS/ COMPOSTING FACILITY SITE. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 92-97 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1992, Cont. RESOLUTION NO 92-98 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO AWARD THE BID FOR ASPHALT PAVING AT THE BIOSOLIDS/COMPOSTING FACILITY SITE. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 92-98 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Seaview Sewer Revegetation Bid Award and Resolution on Wastewater Treatment Plant Landscaping. Mr Wheeler explained that both of these bids have been rejected and will be redone after a design is formalized. MAYOR'S REPORT Tourism Coordinating Council. Mayor Clise reported that an organizational meeting for the Tourism Coordinating Council was held, is now moving ahead and a list of people serving on the Council will be forthcoming. Growth Management Act Planning Policy. Mayor Clise reported that a Public Hearing was held today on the Growth Management Act Planning Policy. The City and the county will be working together for a recommendations for final approval. Community Action Council Meeting. Mayor Clise reported Community Action will have a new director in a few days. that 1993 Budget Hearing by Finance Committee. The Finance Con~ittee budget hearing was set for the day of October 22, 1992, start:ing at 6:00 AM. COMMITTEE REPORTS/STAFF REPORTS Finance. Councilmember Owsley set a meeting of the I'inance Commi ttee for September 30, 1992, at 5: 00 PM to discuss the Economic Development Council budget request. Police/Fire/Animal Control. Councilmember Sokol reported that a reciprocal paramedic agreement with the Fire Districts is being worked on and will come back to Council after completion. Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Wolpin set a meet:ing of the Committee for September 28, 1992, at 5:00 PM to disCllSS the SEPA checklist for the shoreline amendment. Receipt of Funds. Mr Wheeler announced the receipt of funds for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and City Dock. North Beach News. Mr Wheeler announced that the Public Works Department is trying to keep Council an update of the North Beach News. City Dock. Mr Wheeler announced that City Dock cannot be officially opened until a fire system is installed; that there is a building subcommittee meeting to determine how to proceE~d with the building itself; a party committee to work on the opening of the dock; and that there will be limited use of the dock in the meantime. Shoreline Amendment Process. Mr Hildt announced that the Shoreline Amendment Process is underway and then reviewed the schedule. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the Council proceed with the schedule as presented with the meeting of October 19, 1992, 79 80 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1992, Cont. recessed to October 28,1992, and a sp-~cial joint hearing with the Planning Commission on October 26, 1992, which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by voice vote. City Attorney Update. Mr McLerran reported that a summary of the first seven months of operation of his office will he available in the near future. NEW BUSINESS Resolution on Contract for Transportation Planning Engineering Consulting Services. & Traffic RESOLUTION NO 92-99 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO CONTRACT WITH KITTLESON & ASSOCIATES, INC AND THEIR SUBCONSULTANTS THE SAYERS ASSOCIATES AND KATO & WARREN, INC FOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND TRAFFIC ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT STAFF AND THE TRANSPORTATION PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE. Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 92-99 which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and passed unanimously by voice vote. Ordinance on Rules by The Civil Service Commission. ORDINANCE NO 2316 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING SECTIONS 2.36.070, 2.36.080, 2.40.010 AND 2.40.020 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ADOPTION OF RULES BY THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION. 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 Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title and Mr McLerran explained the ordinance. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2316 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Authorizing Stormwater Publication Design Contract. RESOLUTION NO 92-92 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A PUBLICATION DESIGN CONTRACT WITH GORDON & ASSOCIATES. Mr Wheeler explained the resolution. After discussion, Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 92-92 which was seconded by Councilmember Wolpin and passed by voice vote with Councilmembers Westerman, Wolpin, Camfield and McCulloch voting in the affirmative and Councilmembers Owsley, Sokol and Jones voting against the motion. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION Department of Transportation Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act Grant. Mayor Clise reported that the grant application for Kearney Street from the City will not be forwarded I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 21,1992, Cont. as the funds are limited and only one application per County will be approved, therefore, the Olympic Trail proposal will be forwarded from Jefferson County. Contractors Working in City streets. Councilmember Jones questioned if there a way to require contractors working in public streets to notify neighborhoods what they are doing. A brief discussion of work being done by the telephone company ensul~d. Forrest Corridor Purchase. Mr Hildt reported that the State is ready to go forward with the sale of the property to the Ci"ty for $22,500.00, and that he has met with Roger Evans and his two sons although they are not ready with a specific proposal for their property. The property acquired by the City would be used to negotiate with them with the goal of preserving the south side of the forest corridor which is a community goal adopted in 1988. Earthq:uake Preparedness. Councilmember McCulloch suggested that the City discuss focusing future HUD loans on seismic retrofit. Councilmember McCulloch reported Ted and Cynthia Simmons have put together a slide show of the earthquake in Santa Cruz have specific recommendations of how a municipality could handle a similar disaster and that she would like to have the slides shown at a meeting after the first of the year. A discussion of problems and issues of historic preservation and seismic safety ensued. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, to adjourn which was seconded an at 11:29 PM. made a motion by voice vote Attest: . Mayor M~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 28, 1992 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in special session this 28th day of September, 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 Vern Jones, Norma Owsley, Robert Sokol, Sheila Westerman and Cindy Wolpin. Councilmember Jean Camfield arrived at 7:10 PM and Councilmember Julie McCulloch was excused. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David GrovE~, City Attorney Dennis McLerran, City Planner Dave Robison and City Engineer Randy Brackett. PUBLIC HEARING Mr Robison gave a brief overview of draft #9 of the Environmlentally Sensitive Areas Ordinance, the changes made to the ordinanc'e since the joint hearing with the Planning Commission on July 15, 1992, 81