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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 5, 1991, Cont.
Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management Master Program
regarding Aquaculture presenting legislation and legal context,
environmental information, and going through the proposed changes.
RESOLUTION NO 91-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR
SECTION 306 COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT FUNDING
FROM THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF
ECOLOGY'S SHORE LAND AND COASTAL ZONE
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
Mr Robison explained the resolution. Councilmember McCulloch made
a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 91-09 whÜ~h was
seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by voice
vote.
COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION
Councilmember Clise announced that he will be absent for the next
meeting on February 19, 1991, as he will be out of town.
A discussion of the Rose Theater building ownership and thE! grant
requirements ensued. Mr Harper will be reviewing the stat~e laws
that govern this project.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna recessed the meeting into Executive Session to
discuss pending litigation including Keith Harper, David GrO'iTe, and
Robert Wheeler at 11: 45 PM. The meeting was reconvened a1: 12: 14
PM.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
withdrawal of a Mitigated Determination of Nonsigoiflc~mce.
Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the Council withdraw the
mitigated determination of nonsignificance for Parkview Plat,
Vantage Homes which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and
passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Jones had left the
chambers and did not participate in the vote.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tern Kenna declared the
meeting adjourned at 12:15 PM.
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MIammEK-œFe~MHrQEGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 19, 1991
The city Counci I of the city of Port Townsend met in regular
session this Nineteenth day of February, 1991, at 6:30 PM in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Pro-Tem Michael Kenna
presiding.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Jean Camfield, Michael
Kenna, Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley and Sheila Westerman.
Councilmembers John Clise and Vern Jones were excused. Also
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present were Clerk-Treasurer David GrovE!, City Attorney Reith
Harper, City Planner Rick Sepler and Public Works Director Robert
Wheeler. Jim Pearson, Associate Planner, JI~fferson County Planning
and Building Department was present for the Public Hearing on the
Aquaculture Section of the ,Shoreline Master Program.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Gary Olels was recognized and introduced himself as the new General
Manager of Superior Refuse.
Ralph Watson was recognized and spoke against the acquisition of
the Rose Theater and questioned the apparent lending of the City's
credi t to a private individual, the city acting as a financial
conduit, the joint use parking agreement:md the legality of the
grant procedure. Mr Watson questioned holl7 much the lease is for
per month and what are the requirements tc bid on it.
Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna explained that although the Rose Theater is now
on the agenda, it had not been on the ager.da that came out in the
packets, therefore, the Council may not ~rish to discuss it this
evening.
PUBLIC HEARING
Aquaculture section of Shoreline Master Program. Mayor Pro-Tem
Kenna opened the hearing to the Public. J'ohn Pitts, representing
the Washington state Department of Agricu11:ure, was recognized and
submitted three packets to the Council: his comments on the changes
in the Master Program; answers to letters submitted to the local
press; and a letter written to Chairman Larry Dennison correcting
misstatements at the public hearing held by the County. Mr pitts
then explained several of the issues cove~ed in this information.
Steve Van Cleve, local tug boat operator, w:ts recognized and stated
that fish pens are not a hazard to navigation and could be a way
to replace some of the things lost in Port, Townsend. Ken Brooks,
a water quality advocate, was recognized .:tnd spoke in support of
aquaculture as a valuable tool in the pursuit of water quality and
the need for a clear statement of policy from decision makers in
Jefferson County that will describe their pl~rception of aquaculture
and willingness to encourage and nurture this long standing
industry in Washington State while demanding the use of available
technology, and best management practices to insure that it remains
a valuable water quality tool. Paul Hayward, Jefferson County
property owner was recognized and oppose:ì the possible cost to
taxpayers in establishing a fish pen indu3try which may fail and
recommended bonding of the company during the full tenure of the
lease to insure that the cost of removal and restoration would not
be a burden to the taxpayer. Mr Hayward also stated his concern
that property values will go down if induE.trial use is allowed in
residential areas and recommended that fish net pens only be
allowed in undeveloped shoreline areas. Gina McMather,
representing the South Point Coalition, waB recognized and opposed
fish net pens stating that navigation and fishing can be a major
issue; and urged the restoration of specific language that has been
compromised from the original draft. Bruce Williams, Port Gamble
Fisheries, was recognized and stated that he is not opposed to the
plan per se, but is opposed to certai n language that could
jeopardize present net pen facilities in Jefferson County. Dave
Woodruff, representing the Oak Bay Coalition and the Environmental
Consortium, was recognized and presented written documents along
with his testimony opposing pollution causE!d by fish farms, and the
aquaculture industry ruining the present fish and shellfish
industry. Mr Woodruff also stated that the County Commissioners
stopped taking testimony on February 15, 1991, and had a problem
wi th the City taking testimony tonight. He suggested that an
impartial, neutrally balanced, adhoc commi t,tee be formed to rewrite
these amendments and the moratorium againE:t fishpens be continued
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in the meantime. Scotty McComb, President, Oak Bay Coalition, was
recognized and spoke in opposition to fish pens and urged the
Council to read and consider his written testimony as well as
others. Mr Grove noted letters from E Zahn, Helen Wagar, G Melson
and Mary Grace Hurley, R B McComb, Kevin Grove and James G Norris
were received by Council for this hearing. Mayor Pro-TeJII. Kenna
closed the hearing to the Public. Mr Pearson stated that he will
be preparing a summary of all the testimony and staff information
for the County Commissioners and the Councilmembers and vdll be
holding workshops with the Commissioners. It was a consensus of
the Council that Dave Robison, City Planner, be present at the
workshops.
PUBLIC COMMENTS CONTINUED
Kathryn Jenks was recognized and requested that any mE!etings
between Mr Middlebrooks and the City regarding Townsend lileadows
take place in a public way so that the public may at least \\ritness
the meeting. Ms Jenks then presented references to Townsend
Meadows as a Senior Development all through City documents;
references to landscaping versus restoration; the greenbelt' pond,
PUD Agreement, financing, etc. Ms Jenks further stated that she
would like to be a participant or observer at the meeting between
the City and the Developer.
Etta Roth was recognized and stated her opinion that the council
was right when they remanded the Townsend Meadows project to the
Planning Commission; that changing from rental units to individual
units to be sold is condominiums is enough to change the project;
the environmentally sensitive wetland is larger than represented on
the landscaping plan presented at the last meeting; and the
economic and feasibility study requested by Mr Hildt should be
provided by the developer.
Greg Bennett was recognized and spoke pointed out the isSUE!s that
the Council used to remand Townsend Meadows to the Planning
Commission, and stated that 20 acres of topsoil has been removed
when the plans called for it to be done in phases; perimeter
vegetation has been completely removed instead of a 15 foot buffer
being maintained in its natural state during construction; t:he sod
has not been removed from around several evergreen trHes as
requested by the City; a cyclone fence has been constructed that
has destroyed some of the perimeter; and the work was done at 6:30
AM to dark and on weekends during two weeks in defiance of él "stop
work" order.
John Barr was recognized and addressed the fact that the
environmental checklist clearly states that the existing 50 foot
seasonal wetland at Townsend Meadows will be enlarged which has not
been addressed and that the state has said that the storm drainage
plan to take water to the Chinese Gardens cannot be used.
Joshua Sage was recognized and spoke saying that it seems that the
same things are being repeated over and over again and that the
present developer for Townsend Meadows should start over as the
project and circumstances have changed.
Don Fristoe was recognized and questioned how enforceable PUD
agreements are.
Bob Rickard was recognized and requested that the time of Council
Meetings in Jefferson County/Port Townsend Leader be changed from
7:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Mr Rickard also stated his concerns that the
30 foot buffer at the Doll Estate Logging Project may not be
maintained after the project is done and the 5 acre parcels are
sold. During a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the
Council that their intention was to have the buffer remain after
the logging is completed and the property divided.
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Monica Mick-Hager was recognized and repoI'ted that she had called
Bart Philips, Executive Director, to make an appointment to look at
the Union Wharf files of the Economic Development Council of
Jefferson County, and was told she could not see the files on Union
Wharf at any time. Ms Mick-Hager then questioned if the Public
Access Laws hold true for these files and requested that the City
direct Mr Philips to remedy this disturbi~g situation.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember McCulloch made, a motion to approve the following
items on the Consent Agenda which was seGonded by Councilmember
Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Approval of the Minutes for February 5, 1~91, as written without
reading.
Approval of the following Bills and Claims:
Current Expense
street
Park
Hotel/Motel
Emergency Medical Services
Water-Sewer
storm and Surface Water
Equipment Rental
Total
$ 13,947.77
5,363.42
1,268.57
2,667.00
677.79
16,753.12
807.58
3.715.81
$ 45,201.06
Setting Hearings:
Rezone Request 9101-07 -Service Activities for 3/5/91
Gateway Project for 4/2/91
Communications:
A letter dated February 4, 1991, to Michael Hildt, from Bob
Zeigler, Wetland Biologist, Washington State Department of
Wildlife, recommending different approaches to the Townsend Meadows
Pond Planting Plan was copied for Council.
A letter dated February 4, 1991, from Mr and Mrs Don Johnson
stating their concerns about a tree on their parking strip on city
property was copied for Council and referred to the Street/Storm
Drainage/Light Committee.
A letter dated February 5, 1991, from Jim and Cynthia Boldt
opposing Rezone Application 9101-07 for the Port Townsend Motel was
copied for Council and referred to the hearing on March 5,1991.
A memorandum dated February 5, 1991, from Lë,rry Dennison, Chairman,
Steering Committee for Jefferson 2000, requesting that each
district designate a representative and an ëll ternate to participate
on the Steering Committee was copied for c,:mncil.
A request dated February 6, 1991, for a site Development Standard
Variance from Harold DeJong was copied for Council and referred to
the Legislative/Environmental Committee.
A letter dated February 7,1991, from Helen Wagar opposing finfish
net pens in State waters was copied for Council and referred to the
Public Hearing on the Aquaculture section of the Shoreline Master
Program.
A letter dated February 8, 1991, from Michael F Schumacher, to Mr
Barry A Wenger, State of Washington Department of Ecology,
referencing the Union Wharf Lease; ShorelinE! Conditional Use Permit
No 590-14-6921 was copied for Council.
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A letter dated February 14, 1991, from Huoko Dennis, American Youth
Hostel, Fort Worden State Park, supporting the variable-can grarbage
rate and recycling was copied for Council.
A letter dated February 15, 1991, from Robin Biffle req1.Jlesting
information on a provisional hire on the police force as a patrol
officer was copied for Council and referred to the Civil Service
Commission.
A letter from E Zahn requesting a determination of significance for
fin fish net pens was copied for Council on February 15,1991, and
referred to the Public Hearing on the Aquaculture Section of the
Shoreline Master Program.
A letter dated February 15, 1991, from Cindy Wolpin stating her
concerns for the impact of the Union Wharf Project on the
commercial core of Port Townsend was copied for Council.
This concludes the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC HEARING
57th Street Local Improvement District No 2. Mr Wheeler explained
the process and history of this Local Improvement District. Mayor
Pro-Tem Kenna opened the hearing to the Public. Earl Fisb,er was
recognized and urged adoption of the LID. Ruth FishE~r was
recognized and spoke in favor of the LID. There being no further
testimony, Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna closed the hearing to the public and
turned to Council for disposition.
ORDINANCE NO 2226
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, ORDERING CERTAIN LOCAL
IMPROVEMENTS AND CREATING A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE
COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS BY SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS; CREATING A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT FUND; AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE
AND SALE OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BONDS
OR OF INSTALLMENT NOTES OR THE MAKING OF
INTERFUND LOANS, AND INTERIM FINANCING
WARRANTS OR NOTES.
Mr Harper explained the ordinance. Mr Grove read the ordinance by
title, Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the first reading be
considered the second and the third be by title only which was
seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice
vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember
Owsley made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2226 which
was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by
roll call vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Rezone Request 9009-02 -PT Business Park.
following ordinance and resolution.
Mr Harper revie~red the
ORDINANCE NO 2227
AN ORDINANCE REZONING GOVERNMENT LOT #2 IN
SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 30 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST,
W.M., IN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND FROM R-IA
AND C-II TO M-I; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF
THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND; ESTABLISHING
CONDITIONS TO THE REZONE; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Mr Grove read the ordinance by title, Coun<:ilmember McCulloch made
a motion that the first reading be consid3red the second and the
third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley
and passed unanimously by voice vote. ~r Grove again read the
ordinance by title. councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the
Council adopt Ordinance No 2227 which was s4~conded by Councilmember
Owsley and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO 91-10
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ~~YOR AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT IN C(INNECTION WITH
REZONE APPLICATION NO 9009-02.
Councilmember McCulloch made a motion t:hat the Council adopt
Resolution No 91-10 which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and
passed unanimously by voice vote.
Resolution and Interlocal Agreement for Kearney Street.
reviewed the resolution and explained the agreement.
Mr Wheeler
RESOLUTION NO 91-11
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE <=ITY OF PORT
TOWNSEND TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
JEFFERSON COUNTY REGARDING THE PROJECT FOR
RECONSTRUCTION OF KEARNEY STREE~.
After a brief discussion of a pathway on the Kah Tai Lagoon side of
the street, Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the Council
adopt Resolution No 91-11 as amended with a change in the wording
to "sidewalks included" which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley
and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Rose Theater Acquisition. After a brief discussion, Councilmember
Owsley made a motion to table this item until the next meeting on
March 5, 1991, which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and
passed unanimously by voice vote.
Conditional Use 9010-04/Variance 9010-03 -summit Communications.
Mr Sepler explained information on the Councilmembers desk this
evening. Burt Green, Manager, Summit Communications, was
recognized and responded to the issues in Mr Specer's letter from
the last meeting which pertained to his operations and what has
been done at the site. Mr Sepler explained that a bibliography
used by staff and the Planning Commission and a letter from
Municipal Research had been inadvertently been omitted from the
packets. He explained and distributed bclth. Charlene Cline, a
neighbor, was recognized and cited her concerns about microwaves,
a second building at the site, monitoring of the site and truck
traffic, and the health and safety of her family. Joseph James, a
neighbor, was recognized and cited his concern that there are two
buildings at the site and not one, growth of the company and the
possibility of more antennas, depreciation of his property. Mr
James suggested that the company be e:1couraged to move its
operations into an area zoned for light industry as it grows.
After discussion, Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the
Council table further discussion until the next meeting on March 5,
1991, which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
Generator Bid. Upon recommendation from MI' Wheeler, Councilmember
Owsley made a motion that the Council reje(:t all bids received for
a generator which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and
passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember McCulloch made a
motion that the city call for bids for March 5, 1991, for a
generator which was seconded by CouncilmE!mber Owsley and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
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Ambulance Regulations.
ORDINANCE NO 2228
AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF
AMBULANCE AND RELATED SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND; AMENDING ORDINANCE 2199, AS
AMENDED, TOGETHER WITH SECTIONS OF CHAPTER
5.90 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE;
MAKING ADDITIONAL FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR
RECIPROCAL RECOGNITION OF AMBULANCE PERSONNEL
LICENSES AND AMBULANCE VEHICLE INSPECTIONS BY
OTHER JURISDICTIONS; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr Harper explained the ordinance. After discussion, Mr Grove read
the ordinance by title. Councilmember Westerman 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 by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by
title. Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council
adopt Ordinance No 2228 which was seconded by Councilmember
Camfield and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/STAFF REPORTS
Street/Storm Drainage/Light. Councilmember Owsley reported that
the Committee had met and received complaints by several citizens
from a neighborhood objecting to a street end being used by a
private party and a large hedge that has grown up that obscures
their view. The Committee has asked the Public Works Department to
write a letter asking for removal of the "Private Driveway" sign
and trim the hedge and several trees.
Councilmember Owsley reported that the Committee has requested
Forest Shomer to inspect a huge tree that needs several branches
trimmed in order to be safe and save the tree.
Councilmember Owsley also reported that the Committee has agreed to
allow the Doll Estate to open a 20 Foot wide strip along Albatross
Street along the length of parcell, and a 50 foot width along
parcels 2 and 3 for logging and discussed the March 31, 1991,
deadline for burning.
Applications for grants from the Centennial Funds for the storm
drainage plans and Kearney Street project were also discussed.
councilmember Owsley set a meeting of the Committee for March 4,
1991, at 5:00 PM to discuss the Washington Street Storm Drainage
Plan.
Councilmember Owsley also reported that the City would have to pay
70% of the cost for putting utility lines underground plus
trenching would be about $100 per foot which makes it: very
difficult to do.
The Washington Street sidewalks versus curbs and gutters were
discussed and will be addressed at the March 4,1991, meeting.
Water /Sewer. Councilmember McCulloch set a meeting of the
Committee for February 26,1991, at 5:00 PM to continue discussion
an addendum to the Comprehensive Water Plan, the Capital
Improvement Plan, Adelma Beach water and a letter from the
Department of Natural Resources regarding a right-of-way easement
on some property in the Snow Creek Watershed.
Parks/Property. Councilmember Camfield reported that the CoIt1,mittee
has requested information from Mike Early on the ingredients in the
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fertilizers, pesticides, etc, used at the Golf Course before
considering increases in fees, etc.
The Committee discussed the water level and buffering around the
pond at the Golf Course.
The Committee discussed possible grant fLlnding for the Kearney
Street project and for the sidewalk and biking/pedestrian path.
Councilmember Camfield also reported that the Committee discussed
a brushing and tree policy, and mapping of street vegetation. Mr
Wheeler reported that the Public Works Department is working on a
written brushing and tree policy that wiLL be ready later in the
year and will be working on mapping the r~adside vegetation with
concerned citizens.
Councilmember Camfield reported that the final version of the Parks
Comprehensive Plan should be ready to discuss with council on March
5, 1991.
Communi ty Services. Councilmember Westerman reported that she will
be going with Gary Rowe and Frank Gifford of Jefferson County to
look at dog kennels as the first step and Mr Wheeler is working
with her in looking at alternative sites for animal control.
Affordable Housing. Councilmember Westerman reported that the
Affordable Housing Committee as split in1:0 four sub-committees.
She will chair the committee that will be looking at planning,
zoning and code issues as they relate to affordable housing. The
first meeting of that committee is on February 20, 1991.
Open Public Meetings Act. Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna reported that he had
attended a meeting for Councilmembers on understanding open public
meetings, your right to know and appearance of fairness, etc., in
Mount Vernon.
Run-Away /Homeless Youth. Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna reported that he had
attended a meeting regarding run-away or homeless youth between the
ages of 12 and 20 who are "falling through 'the cracks" with Sheriff
Mel Mefford and others.
Recycling Mailer. Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna thanked the work done by
David Grove and Councilmember Westerman on the recycling mailer
which was sent out to all households in tl'.te city.
Waterfront World. Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna anncunced that he has joined
this organization and has information if einyone is interested.
Recycling Handout. Mr Grove reported that the handout proposed by
Superior Refuse contains some errors and alter a brief discussion,
it was the consensus of the Council that it not be used in Port
Townsend.
Rose Theater. Mr Grove responded to comments made on the Rose
Theater stating that Mayor Shirley had given direction to him in
December, 1990, to facilitate the acquisition of the Rose Theater.
He has been working with David Hansen of the Historical
Preservation Office in Olympia. The administrative procedure to
accept the deposit and order an appraisal followed the resolution
passed by Council as the State requires an appraisal for the grant
document.
Edge Striping of Streets. Councilmember C,:¡mfield noted that there
is a bill in the State Legislature rege,rding edge striping of
streets along with another bill dealing with a school pathway'and
bus stop improvement program. Councilmew)er Camfield stated that
if this is all mandated, funds should be furnished, and that the
city does want edge striping on Sheridan émd 19th Street.
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Commercial Recycling. A discussion of commercial recycling ensued
during which Councilmember Westerman explained that an amendment to
the existing contract with Superior Refuse to include commercial
recycling can be negotiated.
Ambulance. Mr Grove reported that Medicare has approvE~d the
ambulance charges for Advanced Life Support of $245.00 but has not
approved the $145.00 rate for Basic Life for which they are paying
$100.00.
Fire Protection Agreement for Fort Worden. Mr Grove announcE~d that
a resolution for the fire protection agreement for Fort Wordem will
be on the agenda for the next meeting.
Safety Committee. Mr Grove reported that a training session from
the Department of Labor and Industries on Video Display Terminals
was held this morning and that a representative from puget Power
will be here on February 26,1991, to measure radiation output from
the terminals used by City employees.
Styrofoam Hearing. Mr Grove reported that Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna had
participated in a hearing on a bill in Olympia to ban styrofoam
state-wide which was patterned after our ordinance. Since the bill
did not pass, another bill banning the use of styrofoam on state
Ferries where it is in conflict with local law is being introduced.
Senate Bill 5555. Mr Grove announced that a hearing on Senat:e Bill
5555 will be held on February 25, 1991, which is an economic
recovery bill sponsored by over thirty Senators. He has
information for any Councilmember who can go, represen1: Port
Townsend and testify since he will be unavailable to go.
Side Sewer Contractor License. Councilmember McCulloch J[lade a
motion that a Side Sewer Contractor License be approved for Dave
Lindsey, Lindsey Backhoe Service, which was seconded by
Cquncilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote.
New Hire. Mr Grove announced the hiring of Paulette (Polly) Kenney
to the first new position in the Clerk-Treasurer/Utility offices
since 1977.
Pope Marine Community Building. Mr Wheeler reported that the bids
on the Pope Marine Community building were substantially higher
than estimated and recommended that Council not do anything until
the project can be fully evaluated.
ORDINANCE NO 2229
AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO STREET AND OTHER
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION
WITH CERTAIN SUBDIVISIONS, BY AMENDING SECTION
7 OF ORDINANCE 2210, AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr Harper explained the ordinance. Mr Grove read the ordinance by
title, Councilmember Westerman 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 by voice
vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. counci I member
Westerman made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2229
which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed
unanimously by roll call vote.
Rose Theater Discussion. During discussion, Mr Grove explained
that additional contract information from the State should be
available at the next meeting. Mr Harper explained his memo and
stated that the more complicated this gets, the more legal it
becomes.
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NEW BUSINESS
Resolution Authorizin9 EDC Contract. Councilmember Westerman made
a motion that this resolution be tabled until the next meeting on
March 5, 1991, which was seconded by Coullcilmember Camfield and
passed unanimously by voice vote.
Resolution Authorizin9 Contract for Retro-Rating Workman's Compo
RESOLUTION NO 91-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING 'rHE MAYOR TO
CONTRACT WITH THE WASHINGTON CITIES INSURANCE
AUTHORITY.
Mr Grove explained the resolution. Councilmember Owsley made a
motion that the Council adopt ResoluticiTI No 91-12 which was
seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and pas::;ed unanimously by voice
vote.
PUD Ground Water Study. Councilmember McCu lloch made a motion that
the Council authorize the Mayor Pro-Tem to ::;ign a letter in support
of the Public Utility District #1 of JeffeI'son County Ground Water
Assessment Grant Application which was seconded by Councilmember
Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Resolutions for Grant Apt>lications.
following resolutions.
Mr Wheeler explained the
RESOLUTION NO 91-13
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APP:LICATION FOR
CENTENNIAL CLEAN WATER FUND F~( 91 FUNDING
CYCLE FROM THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF
ECOLOGY'S WATER QUALITY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM.
The City of Port Townsend proposes to dnvelop a plan to treat
stormwater.
RESOLUTION NO 91-14
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APP:LICATION FOR
CENTENNIAL CLEAN WATER FUND F'( 91 FUNDING
CYCLE FROM THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF
ECOLOGY'S WATER QUALITY FINANCI,\L ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM.
The City of Port Townsend
wastewater treatment plant
treatment.
proposes teÞ expand the existing
facilities to provide secondary
RESOLUTION NO 91-15
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR
CENTENNIAL CLEAN WATER FUND F'{ 91 FUNDING
CYCLE FROM THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF
ECOLOGY'S WATER QUALITY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM.
The City of Port Townsend proposes to develop a sludge study.
Councilmember McCulloch made a motion t,hat the Council adopt
Resolutions No 91-13, 91-14 and 91-15 which was seconded by
Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by voice vote.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 19, 1991, Cont.
Main Street Contract. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that
the Council increase the Main Street Contract in the amount of
$350.00 for a training course at the Washington State GoVE!rnOr's
Downtown Training Institute on March 24-27, 1991, in EIIEmsburg
which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
Clean Air Act.
ORDINANCE NO 2230
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
ADOPTING THE WASHINGTON CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT,
RCW 70.160, AS NOW OR HEREAFTER AMENDED, BY
REFERENCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr Grove read the ordinance by title, Councilmember Westermétn 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 by voice vote. Mr Grove again
read the ordinance by title. councilmember Westerman made a motion
that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2230 which was seconded by
Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION
Opposi tion tö Northern Tier Pipeline. Councilmember Westerman made
a motion that the Council authorize the Mayor Pro-Tem to write a
letter expressing opposition to the current pipeline proposal which
was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by
voice vote.
Regulation Garbage Containers in the Downtown Area. Councilmember
McCulloch questioned who was policing the downtown area as
regulation garbage containers are not being used and ther43 is a
litter problem. Notification to offending businesses was briefly
discussed.
Agenda for March 5. 1991. After a brief discussion, it was the
consensus of the Council to defer discussion of the Parks
Comprehensi ve Plan and Townsend Meadows to the meeting on March 19,
1991.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna recessed the meeting into Executive Session to
discuss litigation including Keith Harper and Robert Wheeler at
11:08 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 11:25 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna declared the
meeting adjourned at 11:25 PM.
Attest:
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Clerk-Treasurer
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