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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08051996 PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 05, 1996 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this fifth day of August, 1996, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Julie McCulloch presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Bill Davidson, Dan Harpole, Diane Perry-Thompson, Ted Shoulberg, Ian Keith, Kathryn Jenks and Jean Camfield. Also present were City Clerk Pam Kolacy, City Administrator Michael Hildt, Police Chief Jim Newton, City Attorney Timothy McMahan, Director of Public Works Bob Wheeler, Director of Building & Community Development Dave Robison, Fire Chief Howard Scott, Library Director Linnea Patrick, City Treasurer Derek Stacey Thompson and Sheila Avis, Minute Taker. INTRODUCTIONS and/or RECOGNITIONS Police Chief Jim Newton introduced Police Officer Joseph Kaare who is new to his staff. Officer Kaare responded with a few remarks. Mr. Bob LaCroix introduced Eric Sellberg and Vince Sloan, new Public Works employees, who will be working in the treatment plant in Hadlock. Both responded with a few remarks. PRIORITY PRESENTATION Community Oriented Policing Advisory. Board Police Chief Newton introduced Mr. Hendrik Taatgen, member of the Community Oriented Policing Advisory Board (COPAB) who discussed "Crime and Policing in Port Townsend." Chief Newton stated he requested the Board to do a survey of Port Townsend on the subject. Mayor McCulloch said Mr. Taatgen has good background qualifications and requested him to relate them. Mr. Taatgen indicated his qualifications include teaching Criminal Justice at Indiana University. He then reported observations from the study. He noted the quiet revolution from reactive policing, "you call, we come," which measured response time but did not reduce crimes; to community involvement in policing which gives more attention to crime prevention and problem solving. He stated this approach is not soft on crime or criminals. He pointed out the efforts by Police Chief Newton in establishing the Policing Advisory Board in 1993. He said the Police Department suffers from bad cop stories in the newspaper which become the talk of the town; he said they really are bad stories, not bad cops, and the stories are not to be construed as the views of the community. There were 49 respondents to the 99 questions on the survey. Mr. Taatgen pointed out that the 430 reported offences in 1994 indicated concem for community vs. personal safety. He said people feel safe in their homes and take little or no precautions. He predicts a move from public to personal concem, and that people will take ownership of their precaution, where police are the public and the public are the police. Mr. Taatgen said the survey shows dissatisfaction with police patrol in their communities and downtown, and with crime investigation. He said the community consensus is a need for enforcement including drug use. Recommendations included: · Publicizing the number of crimes reported and cleared by arrest · Reporting the difficult property crimes · Number of citizens condoning drag use much smaller than believed; however, respondents dissatisfied with enforcement · Although traffic control a high priority, added patrol could produce a backlash · Commend the Police Chief publicly. There is a lack of self confidence, although 85 percent indicated a trust of the police. He noted the media does not go out of its way to rectify that lack of confidence. · Community policing. Although the officers are pretty good, they are less effective in guidance on crime prevention. · Reorganizing the Police Station; problem solving. He said it will cost money, that the Council needs to make money available to make a more efficient Police Department. · Involving teenagers, investing in the future. He suggested discussions in drama classes and establishing neutral zones for young people as in Mountlake Terrace. Mr. Taatgen suggested Police help communities help themselves, that communities be empowered to help themselves. Mayor McCulloch expressed special thanks for the many, many hours of Mr. Taatgen's volunteer efforts and also to other Board members. She thanked Mr. Taatgen for a balanced and fair report. Mr. Taatgen answered Council questions and comments and commented about a ride along program with police officers, a Police newsletter, citizens giving positive reinforcement in community meetings and media involvement in the Port Townsend Leader. Councilmember Perry-Thompson spoke about a number of letters in this week's Council packets from people who had good comments for the Police Department. Chief Newton said implementation of community policing taking 7 to 10 years was not mentioned in the report. He said there are a lot of competing demands and that an increased patrol presence is in direct competition with other programs. He noted limited resources to adequately staff all those 2 demands and reported that to maximize efficiency, they are automating programs. Councilmember Perry-Thompson asked if a block watch program had begun. Chief Newton reported that a crime prevention officer would coordinate that program. Emergency Management Plan, Mr. Bob Hamlin, Consultant Mr. Hamlin said they started work about 1 year ago and now have a Plan. He noted in the interim the area experienced an earthquake. He referred to the Plan as a living document, that it will require training and implementation, that it is a baseline, the framework for each department's standard operating procedures (SOPs). He said a primary thing they found is the linkage between the City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County; he said he did both Plans, and noted they can share resources. He said they now have something to build on. Council Questions: Councilmember Jenks asked if the function of the Plan is to identify specifics or provide a framework and if the procedures come after the Plan? Mr. Hamlin spoke of the process to interview Staff and help them visualize their procedures. Councilmember Camfield asked about the Plan for Port Townsend and the superstructure with other entities. Mr. Hamlin said the RCW specifies how to interface with the County and other jurisdictions and he noted cooperation also with Clallam County. Councilmember Shoulberg asked if emergency interruption on cable T.V. is worthwhile? Mr. Hamlin noted a technological lag that is about 1 year away and stated it was determined the only warning method at this time for Port Townsend is really door to door. Councilmember Harpole asked regarding adoption of the Plan by resolution. He suggested since Council had just received the Emergency Management Plan at that meeting, that the Public Safety Committee have the opportunity to review the Plan before adopting it. He asked Police Chief Newton if it is urgent to adopt it that night. Chief Newton noted the Plan can be changed as needed. He said this is just the beginning; there will be considerable training and SOPs will have to be developed by the department heads. Councilmember Jenks asked that they discuss this in committee meeting and consensus was to set a date to go before the Committee. The Public Safety Committee meeting was set for August 9, 1996, 10:00 a.m., City Hall. Councilmember Davidson will sit in for Councilmember Perry- Thompson. AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS Moved Agenda Item VI (D) from the Consent Agenda to the August 19 Council Meeting. 3 CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Davidson 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. Councilmember Jenks thanked Pam Kolacy for the organization of councilmember packets. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: 010 Current Expense $ 39,647.23 094 Garbage 36,963.69 110 Street 19,771.15 120 Library 5,892.20 130 Park 8,111.94 180 Capital Improvement 539,593.85 190 Community Development Block Grant 13,229.34 411 Water-Sewer 117,305.38 412 Storm and Surface Water 17,988.22 500 Equipment Rental 14, 948.68 610 Firemen's Pension and Relief 1.392.11 Total $ 814.843.79 Approval of City_ Council Midyear Retreat minutes as written without readim, Approval of Appointments: · Amy Hiatt to Historic Preservation Commission, Term expires 12-31-99 · Gabriel Omelas to Community Oriented Policing Advisory Board, Term expires 11-15-98 (filling unexpired term) Approval of Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 96-107 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE FROM JEFFERSON COUNTY OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE PORT TOWNSEND ORIGINAL TOWNSITE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO ISSUE WARRANTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUCH PROPERTY Commtmications: A letter dated June 11, 1996, from Gary Demich, Olympic Region Administrator, WSDOT, Olympic Region, outlining Washington Coastal Corridor Project information. (For information.) A letter dated June 18, 1996, from Cheryl Bergener, Program Manager, Waterworks Certification Board, Washington State Department of Health to the Mayor and Council announcing that a Certificate of Competency is being issued to James E. Engle as a Cross Connection Control Specialist 1. (For information.) A letter dated June 25, 1996, from Katherine Burk, Property Specialist, Sprint Spectrum L.P., to the Mayor and copied to Council announcing wireless communications Personal Communications Services (PCS) proposed for the Port Townsend area. (For information.) A letter dated July 3, 1996, from Mayor Prosper Ostrowski, Port Angeles for Association of Washington Cities (AWC) District #12 to the Mayor and copied to Council recapping the AWC Board of Directors meetings of June 11 and June 14. (For information.) A letter dated July 5, 1996, Mr. Paul Craton, North Beach Storm Point, 5903 Hill Street, Port Townsend, commending Police Chief Newton, and officers like Officer C. L. Lohner, for their discipline and being a credit to the Port Townsend Police Department. (For information.) A letter dated July 13, 1996, from Mrs. Cynthia Jarrett, Redmond, Washington to the Mayor and City Council requesting review and consideration in reducing the cost of renewal of the expired side sewer permit for the home they are building in Port Townsend. (For information.) Letters dated July 14 and 15, 1996, from L. and R. McElroy, 5309 Kuhn Street, Port Townsend, supporting the Parks & Recreation Department programs and Main Street projects. (For information.) A Press Release dated July 15, 1996, from Office of the Governor announcing appointees to the Puget Sound Water Quality Action Team. (For information.) A letter dated July 17, 1996, from "Dee" relaying information from some residents on Umatilla Street regarding the positive interaction they and others have had with the Police Department. (For information.) A letter dated July 18, 1996, from Mrs. Thomas Forbis, from Marysville, Washington expressing gratitude for Police Officer Daily's assistance while visiting Port Townsend. (For information.) A letter dated July 18, 1996, from A1 Scalf, Jefferson County Director of Community Development to Mayor McCulloch and copied to Council regarding preparation of a Memorandum of Understanding to address County concerns regarding water service areas. (For information.) A letter dated July 22, 1996, from L. Anderson, IAC, giving Notice of eligibility to participate in all 1AC grant categories. (For information.) A letter dated July 23, 1996, from Port Townsend Director of Building & Community Development Dave Robison to the Board of Jefferson County Commissioners commenting on proposed revisions to the County Interim Land Use Control Ordinance No. 05-0214-96. (For information.) A letter dated July 23, 1996, from Dennis Pownall supporting Police Sgt. Rick Oberlander for disarming "an armed, angry drank" in the recent shooting incident. (For information.) A letter dated July 25, 1996, from the Erin Lundgren, Office of the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners, requesting new appointees to the Disability Board. (For information.) A letter dated July 26, 1996, from Port Townsend Director of Building & Community Development Dave Robison to A1 Scalf Jefferson, County Director of Community Development, responding to County Comments on the Draft Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan, letters of June 19 and 24, 1996. (For information.) A letter of response dated July 31, 1996, from Councilmember Kate Jenks for the Public Safety Committee to Lamar Harrington, Port Townsend regarding the use of fireworks. (For information.) A Notice of Appeal Hearing dated July 31, 1996, from Sheila Spears, Community Development Specialist to Madge Wallin et al, regarding Madge Wallin - Code Enforcement Appeal hearing set for August 19, 1996. (For information.) A letter dated August 1, 1996, from Mayor McCulloch to Mrs. Cynthia Jarrett, Redmond, Washington, answering Mrs. Jarrett's request to renew her expired side sewer permit at the house they are building in Port Townsend for the same rate as it originally cost. (For information.) Spring 1996, 1000 Friends of Washington, "Outlook" publication regarding Chelan County challenge of the constitutionality of the Growth Management Act (GMA). (For information.) Seattle P-I undated article regarding Chelan County and the GMA. (For information.) Port Townsend Library Brochure regarding Dial-in Access to the Cooperative Libraries Automated Network (CLAN). (For information.) This concludes the Consent Agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. John Ebner, 930 Logan Street, petitioned a redress grievance of a 4-year-old error he had previously attempted to clear with the City. Mayor McCulloch noted having remembrance of the issue on a previous occasion and requested Mr. Ebner give her the information so the matter could be cleared. 6 STANDING/ADHOC COMMITTEE REPORTS Housing and Community_ Services. Councilmember Perry-Thompson July 22, 1996 Discussion items: · Reviewed Skookum yearly education contract · Ordinance for garbage collection July 29, 1996 Discussion items: · Complete work on ordinance for garbage collection Set meeting -- Agenda: / Solid Waste Advisory_ Committee. Councilmember Perry-Thompson Set Meeting -- August 13, 1996, 4:00 p.m. Agenda: Recycling Youth AdHoc Committee. Councilmember Perry-Thompson July 18, 1997 Discussion items: · Report of summer activities -- some highly attended, some not · Beach activities, July 4 · Job placements. Worked well -- 26 job connections. Boiler Room will continue. Set meeting -- August 13, 1996, 7:00 p.m., Pope Marine building Agenda: Plans for the future. Previous attendees and those interested invited to attend. Reported: Downtown is quieter Youth AdHoc Committee. Councilmember Harpole August 1, 1996 -- Public Meeting (approximately 75 in attendance) Discussion items: · Boiler Room move by August 15 · Looking for Boiler Room site to reopen in timely fashion. Board of Directors working on it. Set meeting -- August 15, 1996 (Community invited to participate in last meeting.) Reported: Any suggestions for Boiler Room locations, contact Cou_ncilmember Perry-Thompson. Finance Committee. Councilmember Davidson July 18, 1996 (Emergency Meeting) Discussion items: · Emergency funding for the Union Wharf Reconstruction Project. Committee requested authorization for an interfund loan with repayment by the end of the year. 7 August 2, 1996 Discussion items: · Port Townsend conversion to Code City Status rather than remain second class city. City Clerk to make notification of public hearing. · Councilmember Jenks' suggestion of using water/sewer/garbage bills as a means of acquiring donations to purchase land for open space, etc. Set meeting -- Agenda: / Parks, Recreation and Property_. Councilmember Harpole July 18, 1996 Discussion items: · Skateboard Park. Committed to Park until mid-October -- within next couple of months make permanent commitment or extend for 1 year. Skateboard Park transformed by Public Works, 15 foot expansion and resurfacing. Thanked Public Works for restriping. · Adams Street Park. Mr. Bob Little requested a dumpster be put in for temporary use. Staff to work out equitable trade. · 35th Street Park update. Utilities and street improvements will be made this year -- volunteer improvements next spring. Set meeting -- August 8, 1996, 4:00 p.m. Agenda: Preliminary Union Wharf usage/contracts with the School District/Golf Course/budget Tourism Advisory_ Group. Councilmember Harpole Recently met with group. Land Use Committee. Councilmember Keith Set meeting -- August 26, 1996, Noon Agenda: Draft subdivision ordinance Public Safety Committee. Councilmember Jenks July 17, 1997 Discussion items: · Resolution for John Graham site exploration (resolution in packet). · Presentation of site selection for interim facility for first Council meeting in October. · Definition of interim -- 7 to 10 years Set meeting -- August 9, 1996, 10:00 a.m., City Hall Agenda: Emergency Management Plan review (Councilmember Davidson to sit Councilmember Perry-Thompson Set meeting -- August 19, 1996, 2:00 p.m. in for Agenda: Public Safety Facility -- Purpose and scope of task/three specific representative sites RESOLUTION NO. 96-108 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE/CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH JOHN GRAHAM ASSOCIATES/DLR GROUP TO DRAFT AN INTERIM PUBLIC SAFETY SPACE NEED PLAN FOR THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS Councilmember Jenks presented the resolution Councilmember Shoulberg made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 96-108 which was seconded by Councilmember Jenks and modified to change the sum of services required to a reduced total of $8,984.00 as approved by the maker and seconder of the motion. Vote will be held following the next Public Comment/Questions. Transportation. Councilmember Camfield Set meeting -- August 21, 1996, 4:00 p.m., City Hall Agenda: To be prepared and mailed Utilities. Councilmember Shoulberg Set meeting -- August 20, 1996, Noon, City Hall Agenda: Contract/Water lines, 6" and 8"/Water policies/Water Master Plan Water Advisory_ Committee. Councilmember Jenks July 18, 1996 Discussion items: · Presentation -- September 6 tour. (Call Public Works if interested) Set meeting -- Agenda: / MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Julie McCulloch reported she is pleased to announce that she has been appointed to the Puget Sound Water Quality Action Team as a result of Port Townsend's water quality accomplishments. She said the Action Team is a successor to the Puget Sound Water Quality Authority as of July 1. She also reported she has been recommended by Nancy McKay, chair of the Puget Sound Water Quality Action Team, as speaker for an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conference in Boulder, Colorado in September. The topic is Innovative Wetlands Conservation. She will be giving Port Townsend's approach to management. EPA will pay for her out-of-state travel. Councilmember Harpole will be Mayor pro tem in her absence. The City has been offered extra paint by the Historical Society to paint the City Hail entrance to match the museum. Mayor McCulloch noted a race set for August 10 for the Marine Science Center between the schooner Adventuress homeported in Port Townsend and the schooner Zodiac homeported in Bellingham. She referred to a letter of challenge to the Bellingham Chamber of Commerce from the Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce, and said she had made a similar challenge to the Mayor of Bellingham. Mayor McCulloch, Jean Camfield, and Randy Pendergras attended the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization meeting July 26. She related that in trying to balance transportation funding they are also trying to educate the State Legislature that the gas tax needs to be indexed to inflation. Councilmember Camfield stated that as well as the inflation problem, there is also revenue loss because more new cars are using less gas. Councilmember Shoulberg mentioned a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in the letter from A1 Stall, and asked if at any time did Council discuss it? The Mayor said she had a couple of discussions regarding the coordinated water systems, but doesn't expect to see an MOU. Councilmember Shoulberg wanted to know why he was not informed. Mayor McCulloch said Mike Horton had lead agency status. Councilmember Shoulberg asked regarding the Environmental Impact Status. Mr. Wheeler referred to some informal Staff discussions, and Mayor McCulloch apologized for not passing on that knowledge. Councilmember Shoulberg said if they are getting an MOU, he thinks Council needs to know. Councilmember Jenks remarked that the communications link is unclear as to how and when they need to communicate, but said it would be nice to know when meetings are happening, and the results. STAFF REPORTS City_ Clerk's Office: City Clerk Kolacy They are going forward with City records in accordance with the State records retention requirements and may be able to clear out a lot of material on hand. City_ Administrator's Office: City Administrator Hildt Noted his remm from leave of absence. City. Treasurer's Office: City Treasurer Stacey Thompson 10 The annual report has been completed and is accompanied by a memorandum. He offered to answer any questions. Councilmember Keith commented on the memorandum and asked regarding the time frame. Mr. Thompson said he contemplates producing a more "user-friendly" annual repormext year. He said he anticipates including additional information, narrative and charts, having a communication device of perhaps 35 pages. Building and Community_ Development: Director Dave Robison Suggested a Joint Workshop with Planning Commission August 29 to discuss ordinances -- Parking; Fences and Hedges; Home occupations. He reported the completed Comprehensive Plan and new Land Use Map will be available August 14, and spoke about the zoning code to comply with the Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Jenks asked if it is under the purview of the Land Use Committee. Mr. Robison said under the Growth Management Act (GMA) the Planning Commission is to make recommendations to Council. Mayor McCulloch asked how Staff answers questions regarding the Zoning Code under the Comprehensive Plan. She suggested it might be good to prepare a one-page handout and Mr. Robison concurred. Councilmember Shoulberg commended Mr. Robison for his letters of July 23 and July 26 to the Board of County Commissioners and to Jefferson County Director of Community Development A1 Scalf, respectively. He also commended Mayor McCulloch for her presentation to the Economic Development Council regarding water. Councilmember Jenks asked Mr. Robison what the date is for the first closed record hearing and he replied late September. Ms. Jenks expressed concern that they understand what is required. Mr. Robison said City Attorney McMahan is planning joint training with the Council and Planning Commissioners late September or October. Mr. Robison noted he will be going to Olympia regarding three grant projects including the Winona Wetlands. City_ Att0mey's Office: City Attorney McMahan Reported the status of the PUD audit. He said State Auditor Mark Repozzo indicated it is on their agenda for the 4th quarter, that it will be reviewed and they will contact Mr. McMahan. Reminded Council the August 19th hearings on cable T.V. and code enforcement appeal are quasi- judicial. He noted regarding the Code City issues discussed by Councilmember Davidson that a public information packet would be ready by end of the week and that a heating will be scheduled. Councilmember Jenks asked about discussion of lot consolidation. Mr. McMahan said a draft subdivision ordinance will be going to Planning Commission, but can go to the Land Use Committee before going to Planning Commission if they wish. Councilmember Keith said he would like to see the draft ordinance come to the Land Use Committee first, and set a meeting date for August 26 at Noon. 11 Public Works: Director Bob Wheeler Reported the Union Wharf Project is going fine with no snags. Councilmember Jenks referred to page 9 of Mr. Wheeler's monthly report and requested a change, that the $12,500 was never approved. Councilmember Jenks said she is impressed with the report. She asked regarding a project budgeted on page 6, $10,000 for engineering at 30th and Hendricks, and asked if the project will be done before the rains? Mr. Wheeler replied that is their intent. Police Department: Police Chief Jim Newton Reported that regrettably, an off-duty officer had been criminally charged. He noted the officer is on suspension and not acting as a police officer until cleared. PUBLIC COMMENTS/QUESTIONS Mayor McCulloch opened the meeting for Public Comments/Questions. There being none, Mayor McCulloch closed the Public Comment/Questions portion of the meeting. VOTE ON MOTIONS MADE DURING COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS Mayor McCulloch opened the meeting to the Public for comment on the motions made by Council during the Committee/Staff reports. VOTE RESOLUTION 96-108, Approval of Professional Services Agreement with John Graham Associates/DLR Group as Consultant for Drafting Interim Public Safety Space Needs Plan for Police/Fire Department (from New Business XV.F) Passed unanimously by voice vote as modified. PUBLIC HEARINGS Street Vacation Application No. LUP96-00041. G.P. Middleton Building and Community Development Director Dave Robison introduced the application. He noted Public Works had three objections to the application and stated Staff recommends denial. Councilmember Jenks asked questions for clarification. Mayor McCulloch opened the hearing to the public. 12 In Favor: Mr. G. P. Middleton, distributed copies of a map which became Exhibit 1. He noted Public Works had the most opposition. He spoke of Blocks 115 or 110 going to 20th Street to develop lots. He mentioned a drop which is likely to go to 8", and said his garage and steps encroach on the Grant Street right-of-way. His intention is to put in a flower garden. Councilmember Jenks asked regarding the other owner in Block 111. It was noted the other owner has 100' x 100'. Mr. Robison said there was no objection by the other owner and noted that by law two-thirds of adjacent owners have to agree. Councilmember Shoulberg asked the mason for vacation. Staff engineer Collette Kostelec said one mason is that Mr. Middleton wants to move the building behind the garage over to the other side of Grant Street, onto Lot 5. In order to access that he has to use Grant Street as a driveway or open it up so as not to open 21 st at Grant Street -- enough to make it legal. Councilmember Shoulberg asked if it were vacated would there be a standard easement and spoke of a driveway down Grant Street off 22nd Street. Councilmember Camfield noted you cannot have an outbuilding standing alone on a lot unless the lot is bound together with another lot on which the primary structure stands. Mr. Robison said one difficulty is the Water and Sewer Master Plans are not yet complete. Councilmember Jenks asked about a utility easement of 20 to 25 feet. Ms. Kostelec noted the traffic would be completely cut off. Mr. Robison said Public Works is usually conservative. They do not know what all the needs in that area are going to be, and that could be crucial. In Opposition: -- There were none. Mayor McCulloch closed the public hearing portion and opened it to Council for discussion. Councilmember Shoulberg asked if the application were approved would there be less impervious surface? Mr. Robison replied if they develop Lot 5. Councilmember Jenks asked how they would access? It was noted there would be a driveway off 22nd Street and Grant Street. Councilmember Shoulberg said if the application were granted, they could not build over the easement. Nothing could be built over it. Councilmember Jenks asked with a 3 and 4 foot drop, with the utility easement on that side would 13 it be an impediment? Mr. Wheeler said it would work out in the center. MOTION Shoulberg To direct Staff to revise Findings of Facts 1, 3 and 5; revise Conclusions; and to approve the vacation with the 25' easement for utility purposes and that no buildings be allowed to be built over the utility, stormwater easements and possible trail purposes. SECOND Jenks Discussion: Councilmcmber Shoulberg stated that part of the nature of the town has been platted in so many streets, and the more they can preserve the non-impervious surfaces, they better the town is for quality of life. The more they open up streets, the more they have thc tendency to increase traffic and circulation. He said hc feels the applicant is trying very hard to work within the Comp Plan and thc City's goals and policies of creating a liveable town, and he feels it is really important they support this type and nature of development, especially for consolidating parcels and moving and being able to use existing structures. Mr. Robison said he thinks Staff wholeheartedly agrees with Councilmember Shoulberg; however, their concern is that they don't have a non-motorized plan or a traffic circulation plan for this area. He said the Planning Commission recommended as one of the highest priorities for 1997 to finish the non-motorized plan that would look to the future of closing many of those roads; they would not be open. At least from a Staff perspective, they thought this street vacation was a little premature until they finish that planning process. Mr. Shoulberg suggested putting in a non- motorized trail easement in the event the non-motorized plan designates that. You could have a trail easement over the utilities easement, if it was designated according to criteria based on a non- motorized plan so that would fall away after the non-motorized plan was done. Either it would be adopted or not. You could put in a sunset clause to allow a non-motorized trail to go in there. Councilmember Camfield stated she felt it would impede future circulation because of plats. She said to do this at this time, is very premature and would do a disservice to those living in that neighborhood. Councilmember Perry-Thompson asked if fire tracks could go over that too. Fire Chief Scott said they could not. Councilmember Harpole asked if an easement for stormwater was also needed, if it is feasible to approve a multi-use easement? Mr. Robison said you would need a 66' road. Councilmember Harpole asked if they relocate the secondary building to their other property and take care of the encroachment issues only, could their driveway access that other property? The fire issue was raised, and Mr. Wheeler said he also did not know what their water and sewer needs would be. Councilmember Davidson said he could not support it right now. He said it might be better suited to street vacation later, but not now. City Attomey McMahan reminded Council about the area on San Juan they just had to buy back for $30,000 after vacating it in 1926. He said you don't always know what the circulation patterns will be tomorrow when you review them today. Councilmember Camfield called for the question. Mayor McCulloch asked if anyone had additional information. There was none. VOTE Motion defeated with a voice vote -- Couneilmembers Harpole, Camfield, Perry- Thompson, Davidson, Keith opposing. 14 MOTION SECOND VOTE Keith Street vacation be denied without prejudice. Davidson 5 in favor with voice vote -- Councilmembers Shoulberg and Jenks opposed. There was none. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 2541 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 FROM THE STORM AND SURFACE WATER FUND TO THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND AND PROVIDING FOR REPAYMENT. Mayor McCulloch read the ordinance by title and said it is intended to save finance charges on this short term loan. Councilmember Harpole made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Perry-Thompson and passed unanimously by voice vote. Ms. Kolacy again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Harpole made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2541 which was seconded by Councilmember Keith and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Mr. Wheeler pointed out that Public Works would return the money to the to Storm Water Fund with interest. RESOLUTION NO. 96-109 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO ESTABLISH A CITY FUND THE MAINTENANCE OF JOINTLY-OWNED FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT City Attorney McMahan explained the resolution. Councilmember Keith made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 96-109 which was seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously by voice vote. 15 ORDINANCE NO. 2542 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND CREATING A SPECIAL "FIRE DEPARTMENT PUMP TEST PIT FUND," AND ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR THE USE OF THE FIRE PUMP TEST PIT BY OTHER FIRE PROTECTION ENTITIES Mayor McCulloch read the ordinance by title and introduced it. Councilmember Keith made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Davidson and passed unanimously by voice vote. Ms. Kolacy again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Harpole made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2542 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. 96- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ADOPTING THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN (Postponed) RESOLUTION NO. 96-110 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND DECLARING SUPPORT FOR RECYCLING EDUCATION AND APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH SKOOKUM, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Councilmember Camfield excused herself from the issue. City Attorney Tim McMahan explained the resolution. Councilmember Perry-Thompson made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 96-110 which was seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 96-108 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE/CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH JOHN GRAHAM ASSOCIATES/DLR GROUP TO DRAFT AN INTERIM PUBLIC SAFETY SPACE NEED PLAN FOR THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS 16 Councilmember Jenks explained the resolution during the Ad Hoc Committee Reports and the vote was taken following Public Comments and Questions. PUBLIC COMMENT There was none. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION Announcements: This weekend, County Fair -- Councilmember Harpole Next weekend, Uptown Street Fair -- Councilmember Harpole Brothers Four, August 21, joined by the Port Townsend Community Chores -- Councilmember Perry-Thompson. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at 9:45 p.m., Mayor McCulloch adjourned the meeting. Attest: Pamela Kolacy City Clerk 17