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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/16/1994 I I I MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF MAY 11, 1994 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in special session this eleventh day of May, 1994, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor John M Clise presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Dan Harpole, Julie McCulloch, Diane Perry-Thompson, Ted Shoulberg, Robert Sokol, and Sheila Westerman. Councilmember Bill Davidson was excused. Also present were Deputy Treasurer Vera Franz, Police Chief Jim Newton, Planner Dave Robison, Planner Eric Toews and Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC PRESENT Members of the audience present were Greg Bennett, Dave Pe1:erson, Jeff Hamm, Chuck Enfield and Port Townsend Leader report,er Kim Bradford. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE Mr Robison explained the Growth Management Act requirE~ments , county-wide policies, procedural criteria and minimum guidE~lines. Discussion of the planning process and schedule; roles of staff, ci ty Council, Planning Commission and citizen Workgroups; workgroup coordination; and general public involvement ensued. ADJOURNMENT There being no further adjourned at 6:52 PM. Mayor Cli e declared the meeting . Attest: M~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 16, 1994 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this Sixteenth day of May, 1994, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor John M Clise presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Bill. Davidson, Dan Harpole, Julie McCulloch, Ted Shoulberg, Robert Sokol, and Sheila Westerman. Councilmember Perry-Thompson was excused. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, Police Chief Jim Newton, Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt and City Engineer, Randy Brackett. INTRODUCTIONS AND/OR RECOGNITIONS Mayor Clise introduced new employee Judy Erlandson, recep1:ionist for the Planning and Building Dept. 573 574 Mayor Clise read a proclamation in recognition of the achievement of the Loft team, wished them continued success in the competition and proclaimed them official ambassadors of the City of Port Townsend. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Sokol made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Davidson and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the Minutes for March 21, 1994, as written without reading. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: 010 094 110 120 130 150 170 307 311 312 330 333 334 335 336 411 412 500 610 $ 108,781.86 36,883.00 7,318.32 30.22 543.64 47.51 397.00 3,963.09 6,196.98 360.43 1,177.38 71,179.55 372.55 5,409.67 7,292.04 36,400.92 9,823.92 8,171.50 951.56 305,301.14 Current Expense Garbage street Library Park Hotel/Motel Emergency Medical Services 94 Storm Geographical Info Sys 94 WWT Biosolids Compost Facility 94 WWT Treatment Plant Comp 93 Water Quality Improvements 94 Water System -Standpipe 94 Water System -Trans Tri Area 94 Water System -City CT compliance 94 Water System -County Improvement Water-Sewer Storm and Surface Water Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Total $ Setting Hearings: Jefferson General Hospital rezone for June 20, 1994 Mount Baker Block Building-Samuel R. Kyle and Superior Refuse for July 6, 1994 Transportation Improvement Program for July 18, 1994 Adoption of Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO 94-70 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING Street VaÆi:ibrfEN6T~fJ1% v~Ç~I~ifFeA&tR~~í')eral Hospital to vacate Wilson Street from the south line of 8th Street to the north line of 9th Street to be heard on June 20, 1994. RESOLUTION NO 94-71 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91 Authorizing Water Latecomer Agreement for Jim and Joyce Engle, Kent Taylor, Thelma Fletcher for the constrution of a 6-inch water line in 53rd Street. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 16, 1994" Cont. communications: A letter dated April 15, 1994, from Dennis B Ingham, Assistant Secretary, Local Programs, Washington State De:partment of Transportation, on the six-year Transportation Improvt3ment Program (TIP) 1995-2000 was copied for Council. A letter dated April 22, 1994, from Terry Bergeson, Executive Director, State of Washington Commission on Student Learning, inviting Councilmembers to attend a meeting on May 2!>, 1994, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM in the Vern Burton Community Center, Port Angeles, was copied for Council. A letter dated April 25, 1994, from Sherry Thompson, former resident, commenting on her recent visit to Port Townsend and commending Councilmembers for being sensitive to the "'old" as they make decisions about the "new" was copied for Council. A letter dated May 3, 1994, from John Clise to Nina Daly thanking her for her donation to the Pope Marine building pro:ject on honor of her cousin, Irene stancik, was copied for Council. A letter dated May 6, 1994, from John Clise to Dr Eugt~ne JMedina, Superintendent, Port Townsend School District, thanking her for outlining the District's decision to contribute up to $1,000 to share in consultant fees for negotiating a franchise renewal with Summit Cablevision was copied for Council. A letter dated May 6, 1994, from Bill Lilly, Senior Vice President, Operations, Summit Communications, Inc, to Ted Shoulberg, reporting on a meeting he had with commissioner Hinton during which their cable television systems serving Jefferson County as INel1 as their existing County franchise was discussed in general was copied for Council. A letter dated May 9, 1994, from Catherine Kane to Michael Hildt, stating concerns for the proposed Campbell Construction Subdivision was copied for Council. A letter from Julie Marston, Coach, Odyssey of the Mind Washington State Championshop team, announcing that the North Olympic Peninsula team has qualified to represent Washington at the World Odyssey of the Mind competition June 1-4, 1994, in Am~~s, Iowa, and requesting a gift of $1,000 was copied for Council on :May 10,1994. A letter from Tom Camfield including a copy of his letter to the Port Townsend Leader which was not published stating his concerns for the position of an elected City Attorney was copied for Council on May 11, 1994. A letter dated May 1l, 1994, from Scott Swantner, Executi ve Director, Wooden Boat Foundation, to the City Parks & Property Commission thanking them for their persistence and accomplished work with respect to City Dock and Pope Marine Buildi]~g was copied for Council. This concludes the Consent Agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS Earl Fisher was recognized and discussed his concerns regarding the 1993 Limited Tax General Obligation Bond passed 10-01-93 aqd of the use of the word "emergency" used in some ordinances. Terri Choate was recognized and presented to Council a petition requesting that the City Attorney be an elected instead of an appointed position. Ms Choate also expressed her concerns 575 576 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 16,1994, Cont. regarding a letter which appeared in the Port Townsend Leader along with the names of the persons signing said petition. Del Graham was recognized discussed his belief that the city attorney position should be an elected one. Byron Ruby was recognized and stated his belief that the city attorney should be an elected position. Kathryn Jenks was recognized and stated her belief that the city attorney position remain an appointed one. In response to questions raised at a previous meeting by Bryon Ruby regarding the FBI course for the Police Chief, council states that the FBI does pay for the course and that the city pays for the transportation to and from the course. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE REPORTS Comprehensive Plan Workgroup members: Transportation Sheila Westerman Lois Sherwood Jeff Hamm Jim Newton Greg Bennett Dave Peterson Bob Giesler Bob Harper Chuck Enfield Joe Campbell (Chair) Economic Development Bob Sokol (Chair) Phil Speser Sheri Robison Dan Waggoner Casey McKinney Bernie Arthur John Clise Karen Erickson Annette Huenke Joshua Sage Housing Diane Perry-Thompson Cindy Thayer Ernie Baird Martin Rowe Charles Boulay Ian Keith Karen Chang Liz Berman Terri Choate Julie Cochrane Curt Danielson Marcia Long (Chair) Land Use Bill Davidson (Chair) Dale Bonar Maggie Kelleher Bob Little Bjorn Lunde Bob Rickard Dana Roberts Bev Shelton Doug Simpson Bob Sokol Cindy Thayer Diane Perry Thompson Councilmember Sokol reports that County Commissioner Hinton has been approached to appoint someone from the county for the Economic Development panel. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Westerman made a motion to approve the appointments which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and passed unanimously by voice vote. Land Use. Councilmember Davidson reported that at the May 10th workgroup meeting notebooks were distributed to the members. Councilmember Davidson stated that land use issues and assignment of specific tasks will be discussed at the next meeting to be held Tuesday, May 24,1994, at 1:30 PM in the Council Chambers. Economic Development. Councilmember Sokol reported that at their last meeting it was realized that more information, including population projections, is still needed. Discussed also was that someone from the County join the group. The next meeting is scheduled for May 25,1994, at 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 16, 1994, Cont. Transportation. Councilmember Westerman announced that the next meeting is to be held June 6, 1994, at 10: 00 AM in the Council Chambers. STANDING/ADHOC COMMITTEE REPORTS Housing & Community Services. Councilmember Westerman, on behalf of Councilmember Perry-Thompson, reported that at the May 9, 1994 meeting, there was discussion of the newsletter. History from the Mayor and Public Works director was heard, as well as a couple of proposals. Due to the importance of the issue and the absence of one of the members it was felt that further discussion be delayed to the next meeting to be held June 6, 1994, at 12 NOON, at the Council Chambers. Finance. Councilmember McCulloch reported at the May 13, 1994, meeting there was a discussion of the goals and priories for the financial management of the City. A preliminary draft of overall goals will be presented to the Fiance Committee and the Dep1: heads at the June 22, 1994 meeting which begins the budget process for this year. Refinement of this draft will result in the one presented at the public hearing held July 5, 1994. Also discussed was funding sources for the City newsletter. Councilmember McCulloch set a meeting of the Committee for Tuesday, May 31, 1994, at 5:00 PM. ' Tourism Advisory Group. Councilmember Harpole reported that at the May 13, 1994, meeting the committee reviewed the By Laws draft. Also discussed was the request of the Jefferson County Odyssey of the Mind for $1,000.00 to help defray the travel expenses to the International Odyssey of the Mind Competition in Iowa in June. It was the committee's recommendation that the amount be paid., RESOLUTION NO. 94-72 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT WITH THE PORT TOWNSEND CIVIC TRUST councilmember Harpole made the motion that the council pass the resolution as stated allocating to the LOFT school $1,000.00 for transportation costs to Ames, Iowa for the world finals, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch. Clerk-Treasurer, David Grove brought up the legality of funding this project. The council was in agreement that it should be pursued if at all possible. Legal counsel will be sought. Councilmember Harpole announced that the next mee'ting of the Tourism Advisory Committee will be June 24, 1994, at 12 NOON at the State Park Office, upstairs. Law and Justice Council. Councilmember Harpole reported t:hat he had attended numerous meetings at the Sheriff's office and at Judge Howard's office. Possible expansion of the Jefferson County jail, juvenile projects, and a juvenile curfew were topics discussed. Parks & Property. Councilmember Harpole reported that, after meeting with Randy Brackett, City Engineer, and Mike Early, Golf Course, the survey line around the prairie reserve as now been resolved. At the regular meeting held May 10, 1994, there was concern over the parcel of land on 35th street which is being offered by the County. A Round Table, public invited, ,f.s scheduled for June 7, 1994 at 7: 00 PM at which time the issu~ will be discussed. Invitations will be sent to various parti.~~ 577 57-8 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 16,1994, Cont. It was decided to wait until this fall to delve into the rules and regulations for Chetzemoka Park. There was on-going discussion of the Pink House. Graffiti issues were broached in regard to how other municipalities are dealing with the issue. A packet of information òn graffiti is available at the Clerk-Treasurer's Office. Councilmember Harpole set a meeting of the Parks and Property Committee for May 24, 1994, at Noon in the Council Chambers. The agenda will be to set the agenda and process for public participation regarding the 35th street property for the June 7, 1994, meeting; to discuss alcohol problems at the city parks and to begin discussion on the graffiti issue. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Clise announced that he had attended the Ecological Commissions Environmental Excellence Awards Ceremony held May 12, 1994 in Olympia, WA at the Dept. of Ecology at which Port Townsend's Bio-Solids Committee was given an award. Due to the committee's recommendations, Port Townsend now has a state of the art compost program, making the city first in leadership, once again, in the state and nation. Mayor Clise proclaimed May 15, Public Works Week. 1994, through May 21, 1994, as Mayor Clise announced that council approval was needed for out of state travel to an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course in Mesa, Arizona for Police Officer Frank Merrill. Councilmember Westerman made the motion to approve the out of state travel, seconded by councilmember Harpole. with no further discussion it was passed unanimously by voice vote. STAFF REPORTS Clerk-Treasurer. Mr Grove reported that there was a "head crash" in the main computer at which time the hard drive was lost. However, as back-up systems were recently reviewed, all records were intact with no losses whatsoever. A second, wall side, hand-rail is to be installed on the stairs going up to the Council Chambers on Memorial Day weekend. Mr Grove announced that the end of April financial reports are finished and ready for inspection. A letter from Summit Communications, Inc, re FCC 393 Corrections, was reviewed by Mr Grove and Councilmember Shoulberg and was then sent to the consultants. There will be more information at future meetings. Planning/Building. Mr Hildt reported that the Growth Planning Hearing Board rescheduled the Hearing dates regarding the boundary determination by Jefferson County for July 6 and 7,1994. Mr. Hildt gave an explanation of the Appearance Doctrine which is Washington State Law. of Fairness Mr. Hildt remarked that the proposed 100 PUD by Campbell Construction out by the Fairgrounds is a Quasi-Judicial situation and one which the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine will apply. A public hearing on that proposed development is scheduled for June 8, 1994 at 3:00PM. Library. New officers were elected for the Friends of the Library. Visions and goals were topics of discussion. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 16,1994, Cont. It was also reported that the Port Townsend City Library will be closed the week of June 6th, and the Jefferson Country Rural Library will be closed the week of June 13th so that barcodes can be inserted in the books. Volunteer help is needed for this task. Public Works. Mr Brackett, filling in for Public Works Director, Robert Wheeler, reported that the wetlands group was regenerated. The Storm water plan is hoped to be before Council in late August or early September, 1994. Fire. Chief Scott thanked the Councilmembers that attended the recent meeting of the volunteers. PUBLIC COMMENTS/QUESTIONS Mayor Clise opened the meeting to the Public for comment on the motions made by Council during the Committee/Staff reports. It was decided by Council that the period was open to discussion of other topics as well. A brief discussion ensured between Mr Hilt, Councilmember Shoulberg and Councilmember Westerman regarding communication during the various Quasi-Judicial processes. Paula MacKrow was recognized and voiced her concerns regarding the Quasi-Judical process as it applied to City projects. Kathryn Jenks was recognized and voiced her opinions and concerns regarding Quasi-Judicial projects and the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine. There being no further comment, Mayor Clise closed the Public Comment portion of the meeting. VOTE ON MOTIONS MADE DURING COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS There being no further discussion by Council, the motion t:o pass Resolution No. 94-72 - Tourism Promotion Agreement, alloca1:ing to the LOFT School $1,000.00 for transportation costs toO Ames, Iowa for the World Finals, passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor Clise remarked that no further action needed to be taken in regard to the out of state travel to the Emergemcy Vehicle Operations Course in Mesa, Arizona for police officer Frank Merrill as there was no discussion and it had been moved, seconded and passed by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Dungeness/Ouilcene Pilot Project Requirements (Chelanl. Having served as the City's official representative on the Local Government Caucus and as one of that group's two representatives to the Regional Planning Group, Councilmember McCulloch qave a summation report on the project which as been on-going since the early 1991. The project is near completion with just two meetings remaining: a public meeting to be held May 17, 1994 at the Chimacum Grange Hall and the May 24,1994, meeting of the Regional Planning Group at which time final changes will be made to the Dungeness-Quilcene Water Resource Management Plan draft before it is presented to Department of Ecology. Council was asked to authorize Councilmember McCulloch to vote in support of the Draft Plan of the Dungeness/Quilcene Pilot Project. Mayor Clise opened the meeting to public comment. Jeff Pete~rs was recognized and inquired as to availability of the plan to the public. He was informed that copies of the Draft would be available at the May 17th public meeting at Chimacum Grange. Paula 579 580 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 16,1994, Cont. MacKrow also a representative, was recognized and voiced her concern~ regarding lack of a SEPA checklist for this plan and felt that legal counsel should be sought. The council expressed its appreciation to Councilmember McCulloch for her many hours of work on the project. RESOLUTION NO 94-73 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING JULIE MCCULLOCH TO VOTE IN SUPPORT OF THE DRAFT PLAN OF THE DUNGENESS/QUILCENE PILOT PROJECT. councilmember Shoulberg made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 94- 73, seconded by Councilmember Davidson and passed unanimously by voice vote with six Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember McCulloch abstained. Ordinance Establishing an Elected City Attorney. ORDINANCE NO 2405 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO REESTABLISH AN ELECTED CITY ATTORNEY POSITION. Councilmember Sokol explained the ordinance. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. ,Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2405 which was seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg. After discussion the motion failed by roll call vote with six Councilmembers voting against the motion and Councilmember Sokol voting in the affirmative. Ordinance Changing Salaries for Firefighters. ORDINANCE NO. 2406 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND WAGES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1,1994. Mr. Grove explained the ordinance. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2406 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by roll call vote. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION There was a brief discussion regarding Conference for the 1MG Standpipe. the Pre-Construction The letter received from Sherry Thompson was discussed. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Clise recessed the meeting into Executive Session to discuss the litigation with Michael Hildt, 10:05 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 10.15 PM. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 16, 1994, Cont. In regard to above executive session Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the Mayor write a letter to the Shorelinl~ Commission suggesting they move as soon as possible and that the letter represent the City Council's position, seconded by councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, adjourned at 10.18 PM. or Clise declared the meeting Attest: . ~~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 6, 1994 The City Council of the city of Port Townsend met: in regular session this sixth day of June, 1994, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor John M Clise presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Bill Davidson, Dan Harpole, Julie McCulloch, Diane Perry-Thompson, Ted Sholllberg, Robert Sokol, and Sheila Westerman. Also present were Clerk- Treasurer David Grove, Police Chief Jim Newton, Acting City Attorney Mary Winters, Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt and City Engineer Randy Brackett. INTRODUCTIONS AND/OR RECOGNITIONS Mayor Clise introduced James Bidell, new appointee to the Arts Commission. CONSENT AGENDA councilmember Davidson made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the Minutes for April 4, reading. 1994, as written without Approval of the following Bills and Claims: 010 094 110 120 130 150 170 180 301 307 309 312 314 318 $ 35,923.09 36,908.94 8,253.06 5,913.34 3,936.75 17,229.57 2,!545.69 2,153.68 !500.00 4,484.94 2,470.00 16,694.53 6,753.05 4,531.84 Current Expense Garbage Street Library Park Hotel/Motel Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvement 94 Storm -Property Acquisition 94 Storm Geographical Info Sys 94 Stormwater Master Plan 94 WWT Treatment Plant Comp 94 WWC Sewer Trunk Line Rep 94 WWC Geographical Info Sys 581