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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/21/1990 13 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 7, 1990, Cont. I REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 7, 1990, CONTINUED The meeting was reconvened at 1:35 PM at the Port Townsend YaC?ht Club on August 10, 1990. Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna called 'the meetlng to order with Councilmembers Camfield, Jones, Kenna and ~~~~~~ß in attendance. CONTINUED BUSINESS Urban Waterfront Design. Discussion continued. . thanked all the Participants for their time and Mayor Shlrley efforts. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna declared the meeting adjourned at 4:50 PM. Attest: Mayor J~~~ Clerk-Treasurer I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 21, 1990 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this Twenty-first Day of August, 1990, at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley pJ~esiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, .John Clise, Michael Kenna, Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley and Sheila Westerman. Councilmember Vern Jones was excused. Also present were Clerk- Treasurer David Grove, City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Robert Wheeler and Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mium Rubin-Crump was recognized and requested a resolution for Council approval in concept of a Farmer's Market grant application through the state Department of Community Development's F:ural-Urban Linkages Program to be located in downtown Port Townsend. CONSENT AGENDA I Councilmember Owsley made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmembe,r Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the Minutes for August 7, 1990, as corrected without reading. Councilmember McCulloch was present on the afternoon of August 10, 1990, instead of Councilmember Westerman. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: Current Expense street $ 58,499.71 5,300.42 14 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 21,1990, Cont. Library Park Emergency Medical Services Water-Sewer Storm and Surface Water Equipment Rental Total 32.90 940.18 665.03 21,816.42 382.59 374.62 $ 88,011.87 I Adoption of Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO 90-81 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF rHE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A L~TECOMER UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91. Douglas Warren has agreed to construct a six-inch water line in 55th Street from Logan to Hill Street within the City of Port Townsend. RESOLUTION NO 90-82 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ~rHE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PENINSULA TOURISM COUNCIL. RESOLUTION NO 90-83 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ~~HE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND DECLARING ITS INTENT fro ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH JBFFERSON COUNTY AND JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT. I Communications: A letter dated July 19,1990, from C W Broughton, co-chair, Tourism Commi ttee, Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce, stóiting that tourism is essential was copied for Council and referred to the Finance Committee. A report dated July 19, 1990, from Forest Shomer on a blue spruce tree at 210 Cass Street was copied for Council and referred to the Street/Storm Drainage/Light Committee. A letter dated August 8, 1990, from Kristen A Ga1:es Reid regarding the enforcement of the Washington Clean Indoor 1.ir Act was copied for Council and referred to the Police/Fh'e/Animal control Committee. A letter dated August 13, 1990, from Thomas Majhan regarding disabled parking was copied for Council and refe]~red to the Public Works Department. An Environmental Checklist dated August 13,1990, from Keith Harper for sidewalks and other public improvements was eopied for Council and referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. I A letter dated August 14, 1990, from Alan Dashen, Vice President, Seattle Northwest Securities corporation, enclosing a preliminary schedule of events and a mailing list for the City's upcoming bond issue was copied for Council. An August newsletter from the Association of '~ashington cities designed to inform and aid cities and counties implementing new planning and growth laws in Washington from Dave ~rilliams and Randy Scott was copied for Council on August 14,1990. 15 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 21, 1990 I' Cont. A letter dated August 14,1990, from Ella Sandvig, Administrator, Jefferson County Human Services Department, requesting law and justice funds was copied for Council and referred to the Finance Committee. I This concludes the Consent Agenda. Introduction. Mayor Shirley introduced Kathy Willis, Community Affairs Manager, US West Communications. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO 2202 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THAT PORTION OF UNOPENED COSGROVE STREET EXTENDING FROM THE EASTERN BOUNDARY OF OAK STREET TO A PROJECTION OF THE SOUTHWESTERN BOUNDARY OF LOT 5 , BLOCK 6 , PETTYGROVE'S ADDITION, AT A RIGHT ANGLE TO THE SOUTHEASTERN BOUNDARY OF COSGROVE STREET, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr Grove explained the ordinance and read the ordinance by title. councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2202 which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by roll call vote. I ORDINANCE NO 2201 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $273,812 TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, $11,000 TO THE STREET FUND, $8,500 TO THE PARK FUND, $288,500 TO THE WATER-SEWER FUND, AND $1,000 TO THE STORM AND SURFACE WATER FUND, MAKING FINDINGS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr Grove explained that this ordinance is for introduction only and read it by title. Checklist Addendum on Sewer Treatment Plant. Mr WheelE!r explained the checklist addendum and that it is possible that fur1:her changes may be made due to the Value Engineering Study. CCiuncilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council accept the addendum and issued it to the proper agencies which was seconded by CCiuncilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO 90-84 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE crpy OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING AN ADDENDUM '}'O CONTRACT WITH NORTHWESTERN TERRITORIES, INC. I Mr Wheeler explained the resolution. Councilmember O~rsley made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 90-84 which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimou:sly by voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS/STAFF REPORTS Finance. Councilmember Owsley reported that the Commi 1:tee had met wi th the members of the Chamber of Commerce regarding their requests for additional funds. until additional information is received from the Chamber of Commerce, there is no recommendation. 16 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 21, 1990, Cont. Pink House Ad Hoc. Councilmember Camfield set: a meeting of the Committee for September 12, 1990, at 10:00 ¡~, at the Public Library to meet with a member of the National rrust for Historic Preservation. Gateway Charrette. It was confirmed that the Gat:eway Charrette has been postponed until September 19,1990. I Water-Sewer. Councilmember McCulloch noted that, the Committee was approached by the developer of the proposed dE!Velopment for 600 water hookups in Hadlock which is in the water service area of the ci ty. However, the magnitude of the project leaves a serious question of whether or not the City would bE! able to provide service so a guarantee of service could not be given by the end of this month. Street/Storm Drainage/Li9ht. Councilmember WestE!rman reported that she is very pleased with the report from Forest Shomer regarding the tree problem on Cass Street and that the Committee will discuss the next steps to be taken. Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council issue a mitigated declaration of nonsignificance for the Street Standards Checklist which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote" The mitigating measure is as follows: 1. Staff make public to the development coJmnunity the City's intent regarding this ordinance in the neaJ: future. RESOLUTION NO 90-85 I A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 'I'HE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND SUPPORTING THE CON(~EPT OF DEVELOPMENT OF A "FARMERS' MARKET" WI'J'HIN THE CITY. Councilmember Kenna read the resolution and made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 90-85 which was seconded by Council- member Clise and passed unanimously by voice vot,e. Councilmember Kenna reported that the urban desigl1 process is going forward and a that preliminary document will be out during the second week of september. Police/Fire/Animal Control. councilmember Clise set a meeting of the Committee for August 28,1990, at 5:00 PM to discuss a letter from Fire Chief Scott and a letter received from Kristen Reid. Water-Sewer. Councilmember McCulloch set a meeting of the Committee for August 29, 1990, at 5:00 PM to discuss the Hadlock Development water needs, the Beaver Valley wate:~ line repair and preliminary budget planning for 1991. Value Engineerina Study. Mr Wheeler reported tha1: the meeting with the engineers in Seattle during last week was attended by himself, John Clise, John Merchant, Bob Nesbitt, Francesca Knowles and Ron McElroy. Mayor Shirley and Larry Dennison attunded the wrap-up session on Friday. A summary of the process is forthcoming: the primary change that could make a difference is i:he acceptance or non-acceptance of septage. Mr Wheeler stated tha1: he has a meeting with the state on August 22, 1990, to discuss the time frame for construction of the project. The current cost estimate for the plant is seven million dollars. I Purchase of Knowles property by city. Mr Harper reported that the title report for the purchase of the Knowles property is 17 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 21,1990, Cont. satisfactory and that the contingencies of a property survey and the obtaining of financing could be waived. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the two contingencies be waived which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Affordable Housing. Mr Hildt reported that the Chamber of Commerce has taken the problem of affordable housing as a project and that staff does not have the time to attend the meetings without direction from Council to defer some other priorities. Council- member Westerman stated that with more than 24 hours notice, she can attend these meetings. Retreat. Mr Hildt announced that the Council Retreat vlill be held all day on September 21,1990, at a place to be announced. ORDINANCE NO 2203 AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF AMBULANCE SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND BY AMENDING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NO 2199 PERTAINING TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDINANCE NO 2199 I Councilmember Kenna explained the ordinance, read it in full and 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. Councilmember Kenna read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council adopt ordinance No 2203 which was :seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by roll call vote. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO 90-86 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR AN ENDANGERED PROPERTIES DEVELOPMENT GRANT FROM THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. Mr Hildt explained the resolution. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 90-86 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO 2204 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2192, EXTENDING THE EFFECT OF SAID ORDINANCE UNTIL NOVEMBER 20, 1990. I councilmember Owsley left the Council Chambers. Mr HilClt explained the ordinance. Mr Grove read the ordinance by ti t,le. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that this ordinance be placed on the agenda for public comment during the next Council meeting. Councilmember Owsley returned to the Council Chambers. RESOLUTION NO 90-87 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A HISTORIC COMMUNITY THEATER DEVELOPMENT GRANT WITH PHIL JOHNSON FOR THE ROSE THEATER PROPERTY Councilmember Clise stated that one of the applican1:s for this grant is an employee of his; that he feels he can be impartial; and offered to leave the Chambers if anyone objects to him t:aking part. There being no objections, councilmember Clise remained in the 18 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 21, 1990, Cont. Chambers. Phil Johnson was recognized and explained the resolution. After discussion by the Council w:.th Mr Johnson and city Attorney Harper, Councilmember Westerman Hade a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 90-87 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed with five Councilmembers voting for the motion and Councilmember owsley voting a9ainst the motion. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSI)N I Lee K Lewis. Councilmember McCulloch announced that Lee K Lewis had suffered a stroke and died and requested that a letter of appreciation be sent to her family for all the time and effort that she put in as a citizen volunteer for the city. Letter from Jay Vollmer. Councilmember Clise requested that a letter from Jay Vollmer regarding the enforcemtmt of handicapped parking spaces be forwarded to the Police Department. Limi ted Tax General Obligations Bonds. Mr Grove explained that Council had directed that he have the necessary documents prepared for the issuance of revenue bonds near the end of September for the library and the purchase of dumptrucks. The letter from Alan G Dashen, Seattle Northwest Securities Corporation, contains the preliminary information. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley dE~clared the meeting adjourned at 8:58 PM. ~) I Attest: ,LJ~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 4,1990 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this Fourth day of September, 1990, élt 7: 30 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Jean Camfield, John Clise, Vern Jones, Michael Kenna, Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley and Sheila Westerman. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer D~vid Grove, Public Works Director Robert Wheeler and Director of Pla.nning and Building Michael Hildt. City Attorney Harper arrived at 8:00 PM. PUBLIC COMMENTS I Rick Dennison was recognized and urged the City to have long range plans for water shortages before we find ourselvE~s in the situation of other areas where there is little or no water. We do not want a combination of overbuilding and bad luck with the weather to catch us unprepared. vicki Escene was recognized and read a lette!r to the council requesting the repair of the waterline to her home in Port Hadlock. Mayor Shirley stated that the Water-Sewer Comm:L ttee will discuss this letter at their next meeting.