HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/07/94 Unsigned MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 7, 1994
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular
session this Seventh day of November, 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 Shoulberg,
Robert Sokol, and Sheila Westerman. Also present were Clerk-
Treasurer David Grove, Police Chief Jim Newton, City Attorney
Timothy McMahan, Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt
and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler.
INTRODUCTIONS AND/OR RECOGNITIONS
Chief Newton introduced new police officer Connor Dailey\\\\\.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember McCulloch made a motion to approve the following
items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember
Perry-Thompson and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Approval of the Minutes for June 6 and 20, 1994, as written without
reading.
Approval of the following Bills and Claims:
010 Current Expense $ 83,939.13
094 Garbage 37,391.85
110 Street 7,969.84
120 Library 4,567.75
130 Park 2,778.79
140 Arterial Street 38,066.34
150 Hotel/Motel 871.33
170 Emergency Medical Services 1,479.78
300 94 Storm Financial Planning 1,141.38
301 94 Storm -Property Acquisition 15, 750.00
302 94 Storm -Master Plan Imp 1,508.12
307 94 Storm Geographical Info Sys 13, 828.19
309 94 Stormwater Master Plan 702 .77
310 92 Waste Water Treatment Plant Const 14,748.38
311 94 WWT Biosolids Compost Facility 863.20
312 94 WWT Treatment Plant Comp 14,906.58
314 94 WWC Sewer Trunk Line Rep 139,620.00
320 92 City Dock Re-Construction 278.97
330 93 Water Quality Improvements 74,562.13
331 94 Water System -Tri Area CT Comp 2,165.63
333 94 Water System -Standpipe 23,486.33
334 94 Water System -Trans Tri Area 3,742.67
335 94 Water System -City CT Compliance 6,135.08
336 94 Water System -County Improvement 7,159.68
340 93 GO Bond Projects 3,067.23
371 94 San Juan Ave Improvements 1,095.92
380 Community Development Grant 7,389.98
411 Water-Sewer 29,850.79
412 Storm and Surface Water 3,265.00
500 Equipment Rental 8,199.98
610 Firemen's Pension and Relief 934.05
Total $ 551,466.87
Setting Hearings:
Rezone Application #9405-06 - Dudley for December 5, 1994.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 7, 1994, Cont.
Approval of Appointments:
Joanna Jackson to Tourism Advisory Group
Ian Keith to City Planning Commission term to expire December
31, 1995.
Adoption of Resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO 94-124
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING
ON A PETITION FOR A STREET VACATION
Setting Hearing date of December 5, 1994, for Street Vacation
Application #9405-07 - Dudley.
RESOLUTION NO 94-125
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PROT TOWNSEND, AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER
UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91
Vantage Homes, Inc. , has constructed or caused to be constructed a
8-inch sanitary sewer line in Magnolia Street within the service
area of the City of Port Townsend.
RESOLUTION NO 94-126
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND, AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER
UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91
Vantage Homes, Inc. , has constructed or caused to be constructed a
6-inch water line in Magnolia, Sapphire and Bell Streets within the
service area of the City of Port Townsend.
Approval of Side Sewer Contractor's License for Richard Thompson.
Communications:
A letter dated October 5, 1994, and Fire Department Statistical
Annual Report, from Tom Aumock, Assistant Fire Chief, was copied
for Council.
A letter dated October 17, 1994, from Ronald R Humphrey, Forest
Supervisor, United Stated Dept of Agriculture, expressing
appreciation and recognition to City employee, Ian Jablonski, City
Watershed Specialist, for a well done job was copied for Council.
A letter dated October 19, 1994, from Robert Hinton, Chairman,
Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners, providing a
resolution to amend the County-wide Planning Policy, County
Resolution 128-92/City Resolution 92-112, the purpose of which is
to change the definition of "affordable housing" to conform with
the WA Housing Policy Act of 1993 was copied for Council.
A letter dated October 18,1994, from Robert C McCaughlin expressing
appreciation for work done on street in front of his home at 740
Taylor Street was copied for Council.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 7, 1994, Cont.
A draft, dated October 19, 1994, from David Goldsmith, Director of
Community Services, Jefferson County, of Ordinance No 09-0801-94
which creates Interim Rural Overlay Districts was copied for
Council.
A thank-you letter dated October 21, 1994, from Norm Dicks, Member
of the United States House of Representatives, for support shown
for recycling legislation HR 5028 was copied for Council.
A thank-you letter dated October 21, 1994, from Slade Gorton,
United States Senator, for support of Federal Mandate
Accountability and Reform Act of 1994 # S.993 was copied for
Council.
A letter dated October 21, 1994, from Sue Sidle, Chairperson, Fort
Worden State Park Conference Center, Advisory Committee, expressing
support for the continuation of the Larry Scott Memorial Trail from
the Transit Park and Ride site through the city to Fort Worden
State Park was copied for Council.
A thank-you letter dated October 24, 1994, from Patty Murray,
United States Senator, for support of the Federal Mandates and
Accountability Reform Act of 1994 #5.993 was copied for Council.
A letter dated October 24, 1994, from Robey Robichaux to Street
Superintendent, Jim Orsborn, expressing appreciation for road
improvements to Hastings Avenue and streets connecting to Hastings
Avenue was copied for Council.
A memorandum dated October 26, 1994, from Mayor Clise to Port
Townsend Street Crew expressing appreciation for a job well done
was copied for Council.
A thank-you letter dated October 26, 1994, from Mayor Clise to Ian
Jablonski was copied for Council.
A letter dated October 26, 1994, from Lon Hurd, Vice
President/Director, 3-H Cable Communications Consultants, to Bob
Erickson, Senior Vice President, Summit Communications, Inc. ,
regarding 90 day extension period allowed for City review of rate
justification forms submitted by Summit was copied for Council.
A thank-you letter dated October 26, 1994, from Molly W Pearson,
Jefferson County Dept of Public Works, expressing appreciation for
help with the SWAC/SWAP was copied for Council.
A letter dated October 28, 1994, from Robert Hinton, Jefferson
County Board of County Commissioners, regarding ordinance in
response to the Western Washington Growth Management Hearings Board
Order was copied for Council.
A memo, not dated, from Bonita L Flagg, Jefferson County Animal
Services Supervisor, to Mayor Clise, requesting title for 1983 Chev
Van was copied for Council.
A letter dated November 1, 1994, from Mayor Clise to Bob Rickard,
accepting Mr Rickard's resignation from the City Planning
Commission was copied for Council.
A letter dated November 3, 1994, from Mark S Beaufait, Attorney at
Law, with enclosures, in regard to the Service Activities Corp,
Tides Inn Motel expansion was copied for Council.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 7, 1994, Cont.
An informational packet, no date, from the Port Townsend Carousel
Association and the Port Townsend High School Vocational Dept
regarding the need for a pavilion to house the carousel in the
vicinity of the Polk Marine Park was copied for Council.
This concludes the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Clise opened the meeting for public comments and/or
questions. There being none, Mayor Clise closed the meeting to the
Public.
PUBLIC HEARING
Variance App #9409-03 - Mark and Betty Mysak. Mr Hildt reviewed
the findings, conclusions and conditions of the Variance
Application No 9409-03 - Mark and Betty Mysak recommending
approval. Applicant Betty Mysak was recognized and expressed her
hope that the variance would be approved. Mayor Clise opened the
hearing to the Public. There being no Public testimony, Mayor
Clise closed the hearing to the Public and turned to the Council
for disposition. The Council requested changes in the finding of
fact as follows: Findings of Fact #2 - The subject property is Lot
2, Lot 1 has since been sold. . . . #4 - The site is bordered by
Holcomb Street to the east; and single-family residences to the
west, south and north. Conclusion #2 - . . . .location, previous
division of the property by sale and in view of floor plan of the
house, . . . . . Councilmember Davidson made a motion that the Council
approve Variance Application #9409-03 Findings of Fact #1 through
#10, as amended, Conclusions #1 through 7, as amended, and
Conditions #1 and #2 which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and
passed unanimously by voice vote.
SEPA Appeal #9211-03 (S) - Service Activities Corp (Tides Inn Motel
Expansion) . Mayor Clise stated that this was a continuation of a
previous hearing and outlined procedure. Attorney Tim McMahan
provided background on the appeal and advised Council on procedure.
Rick Sepler, Madronna Planning and Development, authorized
representative for Service Activities Corp. , was recognized and
presented modified project plans. Mark Beaufait, representing the
Trenters, was recognized and reiterated the Trenters' position. Mr
Hildt recommended that Council choose the third action as
presented by Mr McMahan on page 13 of his November 3, 1994,
Memorandum to the Council. Councilmember Shoulberg made a motion
to remand the application to the Director for further review and
consideration, guided by the Council's direction which was seconded
by Councilmember Davidson. After discussion, which included Mr .
McMahan and Mr Hildt, Councilmember Shoulberg amended the motion to
have the staff provide Findings and Facts and to bring back the
final draft within the SEPA process for Council review and approval
which was seconded by Councilmember Davidson and passed unanimously
by voice vote.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE REPORTS
Glue and String. Councilmember Harpole presented copies of minutes
taken of various committee meetings stating that notes will
continue to be taken at the meetings.
Councilmember Harpole reported that there had been 75 responses to
the survey and it is hoped that another 75 will be received.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 7, 1994, Cont.
Transportation. Councilmember Westerman reported that the
committee had met and continued to work on draft goals and
policies. She advised that there are two new members. She also
reported that the School District is getting more involved with
School Superintendent Gene Medina attending meetings.
Councilmember Westerman announced the next meeting dates of
November 21 and 28, 1994 at 1:00 PM at the Pope Park Building.
Economic Development. Councilmember Sokol reported that the
Committee had met on October 19, 1994, and had worked through all
the goals and policies so far established.
Councilmember Sokol announced the a meeting date of November 16,
1994. The committee plans to review what has been accomplished so
far along with review of the narrative.
Housing. Councilmember Perry-Thompson reported that the Committee
will meet November 9, 1994, in the Council Chambers, at Noon. The
agenda is to refine the goals.
Land Use. Councilmember Davidson reported that the Committee had
met and discussed the needs assessment developed by the Housing
Committee.
Councilmember Davidson stated that the next meeting will be
November 15, 1994, at 4:00 PM at the Pope Park Building.
Capital Facilities. Councilmember McCulloch announced the next
meeting date. of November 10, 1994, at 1:30 at the Pope Park
Building. The Committee will meet with Henderson and Young.
STANDING/ADHOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Tourism Advisory Group. Councilmember Harpole reported that the
Committee had met and had brainstormed ideas for funds for 1995.
Councilmember Harpole announced November 16, 1994, as the next
meeting date.
Parks Recreation and Property. Councilmember Harpole reported a
great deal of activity. The Swimming Pool Task Force has met
several times. As previously planned, the pool will be closed in
February and March of 1995 for remodeling and refurbishing by the
School District.
Councilmember Harpole announced the next meeting date to be
November 15, 1994, at 4:00 in the Council Chambers.
Councilmember Harpole reported that correspondence had been
received from the County Commissioners regarding the 35th Street
Property with a desire expressed by the Commissioners for a
proposal review soon. It had been Councilmember's Harpole's
understanding that they had until the first of the year to resolve
the conflicted issues.
An interim plan for the Skateboard Park is in the works, reported
Councilmember Harpole, and it is hoped to have a proposal before
Council on November 21, 1994. A Petition with 600 signatures was
presented to the Committee to show the volume of interest in a
skateboard park.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 7, 1994, Cont.
Councilmember Harpole announced that a sculpture idea of Chief
Chetzemoka for the Golf Course, to be placed on the rock near the
Clubhouse, had been presented. A plaque dedicated in 1938 is
presently there. Additional discussion will take place at the next
meeting.
Councilmember Harpole reported that Kiwanis would like to put a new
plaque at Haller Fountain.
Councilmember Harpole announced a Union Wharf Meeting for Tuesday,
November 8, 1994, at Noon at the Council Chambers.
Councilmember Sokol remarked that the Adams Street Park might be a
place for the Carousel. Discussion ensued.
Solid Waste Advisory (SWAC) . Councilmember Perry-Thompson reported
the Committee had met and that discussion regarding recycling of
green glass for which, presently, there is no market took place.
Councilmember Perry-Thompson reported that the SWAC-SWAP, a huge
success, had been discussed at great length.
The Hazardous Waste Collection Facility, reported Councilmember
Perry-Thompson, is to open in February, 1995.
Councilmember Sokol remarked on the Bottle Bills in force in
Oregon, etc, requiring a .05cent deposit on all bottles and which
eliminates a great deal of waste.
The new Animal Shelter, reported Councilmember Sokol, is now open.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Clise announced that Councilmember Perry-Thompson had
volunteered to represent the City on the Community Network Council
Committee. Councilmember Harpole is to provide back-up.
STAFF REPORTS
Clerk-Treasurer. Mr Grove outlined the procedure to be followed at
the Budget Hearings.
Planning & Building. Mr Hildt reported that work is progressing
with the Safety Committee and the Police and Fire Depts. for a
needs assessment and criteria for the space problem of those depts.
A Proposal Conference is scheduled with proposals due December 2,
1994.
Growth Hearings Board is returning to town on November 22, 1994,
for a Compliance Hearing at the Courthouse. A Hearing on Interim
Growth Areas in Rural Lands Ordinance is scheduled by the County
Commissioners for November 27., 1994. Work is progressing with
Attorney McMahan on a formal response.
Public Works. Mr Wheeler announced that Public Works has
advertised for a swimming pool manager. The Swimming Pool Task
Force will be involved in the selection process. Advertisement for
a Contract Recreational Director will follow.
Mr Wheeler reported that the City received monies obligated from
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 7, 1994, Cont.
ISTEA for San Juan for the conceptual design and survey work. The
process is continuing, per Mr Wheeler, with the hiring an engineer
and purchasing the right-of-way properties along San Juan Ave.
A series of Public meetings on San Juan Ave will be scheduled
beginning December 1, 1994.
Mr Wheeler stated that the water situation is much improved with
usage very low at approximately 1,000,000 gallons a day. However,
Mr Wheeler remarked that as the Lords Lake Reservoir was lower than
anyone had ever seen it, conservation was still vitally important.
The Mill, per Mr Wheeler, is still conserving. A Mill shut-down
did not appear necessary at this time.
Mr Wheeler remarked on the letter received from Ronald R Humphrey,
Forest Supervisor, United States Dept of Agriculture, in which
appreciation is given to Ian Jablonski, City Watershed Specialist,
for a job well done.
The bike lane issue in City streets is of great importance and is
being pursued, announced Mr Wheeler.
Councilmember Shoulberg remarked on the Draft of Implementation
Cost Estimates 95-97 Biennium - Dungeness-Quilcene Pilot Project,
received from the Dept of Ecology, and suggested that it be
discussed in depth at the Utilities Committee Meeting on November
18, 1994.
Attorney. Mr McMahan gave credit to Mary Winters, with assistance
from Dave Robison, for the team effort involved in the Tides Inn
Memorandum.
Mr McMahan reported that he had successfully argued a motion in
Thurston County Superior Court to disqualify, due to a conflict of
interest, the law firm (the same firm had provided the City with
expertise and advice on water related matters for the last 2-3
years) hired by Jefferson County to help them in the appeal of the
Growth Management Hearings Board decision. The County maintained
that the IUGA decision and the appeal of the Board's decision
regarding the County's planning was not related to the City's water
issues, however, the Superior Court disagreed, ruled in favor of
the City, and ordered the law firm to withdraw.
Mr McMahan announced that he will be working with the Public Safety
Committee to put together a public information packet dealing with
the downtown issues.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND/OR QUESTIONS
Mayor Clise opened the meeting for Public comments and/or
questions. There being none, Mayor Clise closed the Public comment
and/or questions portion of the meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution Declaring the Lowest Responsible Bidder for City Dock
Project.
RESOLUTION NO 94-127
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND DECLARING MANSON CONSTRUCTION
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 7, 1994, Cont.
AND ENGINEERING COMPANY TO BE THE LOWEST,
RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR CITY DOCK
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Mr Wheeler explained the resolution. Councilmember Sokol made a
motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 94-127 which was
seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously by voice
vote.
Resolution to change the Definition of "Affordable Housing" .
RESOLUTION NO 92-112
Mr Hildt explained the Resolution. As Council wanted more
information regarding this matter, it was tabled until later in the
meeting.
Ordinance No 2422 Amending the 1994 Budget.
ORDINANCE NO. 2422
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $195,033.00
TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUND, MAKING
FINDINGS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Mr Grove advised that this was the second reading of the Ordinance.
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 McCulloch and passed unanimously be voice
vote. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Council
approve Ordinance No. 2422 which was seconded by Councilmember
Sokol and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance Establishing a Charge for Compost.
ORDINANCE NO. 2423
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.36.020 OF THE
PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A
CHARGE OF $7.50 PER CUBIC YARD IN BULK FOR
COMPOST PRODUCED AT THE CITY'S BIOSOLIDS
COMPOSTING FACILITY
Mr Wheeler explained the ordinance. A discussion ensued. Mr Grove
read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Davidson made a motion
that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by
title only which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman. Mr Grove
again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Davidson made a
motion that the Council the Council adopt Ordinance No 2423,
amended to read . . . . . $7.50 per cubic yard in bulk. . . . , which was
seconded by Councilmember Perry-Thompson and passed unanimously by
roll call vote.
Resolution Awarding Professional Services Agreements with Polaris.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-129
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH POLARIS
ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING, INC.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 7, 1994, Cont.
Mr Wheeler explained the resolution. Councilmember Westerman made
a motion that the Council approve Resolution No. 94-129 which was
seconded by Councilmember Perry-Thompson and passed, after a brief
discussion, unanimously by voice vote.
Resolution in Support of the Main Street Program's Entry into the
Great American Main Street Awards Competition.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-130
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND SUPPORTING THE
MAINSTREET PROGRAM'S ENTRY INTO THE
GREAT AMERICAN MAIN STREET AWARDS
COMPETITION
Mayor Clise explained the resolution. Councilmember McCulloch made
a motion that the Council approve Resolution No. 94-130 which was
seconded by Councilmember Davidson and passed unanimously by voice
vote.
Resolution for City Lake Hazard Tree Removal.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-131
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND DECLARING WEST END
ENTERPRISES TO BE THE LOWEST, RESPONSIBLE
BIDDER FOR HAZARD TREE REMOVAL AT CITY
LAKE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A
CONTRACT AWARDING THE BID TO WEST END
ENTERPRISES OF JOYCE, WASHINGTON.
Mr Wheeler explained the resolution. Councilmember Sokol made a
motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 94-131 which was
seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed, after discussion,
unanimously by voice vote.
Resolution to Change the Definition of "Affordable Housing".
RESOLUTION NO. 94-128
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING COUNTY-WIDE PLANNING
POLICY, COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 128-92 AND CITY
RESOLUTION NO. 92-112 TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION
OF "AFFORDABLE HOUSING."
Mr Robison provided additional information on the resolution.
Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Council approve
Resolution No.94-128 which was seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg
and passed unanimously by voice vote.
COUNCILMEMBERS' GENERAL DISCUSSION
Councilmember McCulloch is to co-ordinate the Christmas/Holiday
Party to be held December 16, 1994, at 6:00 PM in the Pope Park
Building.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Clise recessed the meeting into Executive Session to discuss
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 7, 1994, Cont.
legal action and a real estate lease with Attorney Tim McMahan,
David Grove and Michael Hildt at 9:18 PM. The meeting was
reconvened at 111111111 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Clise declared the meeting
adjourned at 111111 PM.
Mayor
Attest:
Clerk-Treasurer