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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/19/1991 348 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 5, 1991, Cont. Det>artment of Transportation. Mr Wheeler reported that the Department of Transportation has started to install Jersey Barriers along the bluff on Water Street and will work with the City on a long-term solution to the problem. Jefferson County Courthouse Third Floor. Mr Hildt reported that the city has not changed any policies regarding historic buildings and that a building permit for reopening the third floor of the Courthouse was not issued because the staircase to the third floor has been closed at the present time. The County was requested to have a compliance schedule for secondary exists before a permit can be issued. NEW BUSINESS Approval of Warrant. Councilmember Owsley made a motion to approve a warrant to the Jefferson County Maritime Bicentennial Organizing commit~~e in the amount of $4,4¡5.68 from the Hotel-Motel Transient Tax Fund which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna declared the meeting adjourned at 10:45 PM. Attest: éili:J~ ~~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 19, 1991 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this Nineteenth day of November 1991, at 7:00 PM in the council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Jean Camfield, Vern Jones, Michael Kenna, Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley and Sheila West:erman. Councilmember John Clise was excused and City Attorney Keith Harper arrived at 7:34 PM. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt, Planner Rick sepler, Assistant Planner Darlene Bloomfield and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Shirley announced that the Street Vendor Ordinance will not be discussed by Council until the December 17, 1991, meeting al though the Publ ic may make comments tonight. Counci Imember Camfield announced that the Triangle Park will be discussed under Committee Reports later during this meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS Shirley Beard was recognized and requested notification to the Morgan Hill residents when there is any proposal for an antEmna on I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 19,1991, Cont. Morgan Hill from us West as the residents are concerned about micro-wave health studies. Mayor Shirley explained that any conditional use permit for such a proposal would require an public hearing before the Planning Commission as well as the City Council. Authorization for Grant Application to Washington Statl3 Arts Commission. Dan Harpole, Arts Commission Chairman, was recognized and explained the grant application that has been submitted to the state Arts Commission for public art. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the Council authorize the Mayor to sign the grant application for the washington State Art Studies Grant which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield. After a brief discussion, the motion passed by voice vote with Councilmembers Camfield, Westerman, Jones, Kenna and McCulloch voting in the affirmative and Councilmember Owsley voting against the motion. Cal McCune was recognized and reported on the status of thE! beach at the foot of Tyler street due to erosion from the recent storms and his plan to replenish the beach. ADDITION TO AGENDA Councilmember owsley made a motion that an item to confirm appoint- ment of a new city Attorney be added to the agenda under New Business which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by voice vote. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following i1:ems on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the Minutes for October 15 and 29, 1991, as ~rritten without reading. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: Current Expense street Park Arterial Street Hotel/Motel Emergency Medical Services Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Total $ 67,567.28 5,005.47 7,136.06 58,146.24 4,415.68 287.24 106,234.30 8,470.02 90.00 $ 257,352.29 Setting Hearings: Administrati ve Appeal Procedure Ordinance for December 3, 1991. Adoption of Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO 91-82 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO 91-79 AND SETTING THE FINAL HEARING FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO 1. The hearing is set for the regular session on January 21, 1991. 349 350 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEl-mER 19, 1991, Cont. RESOLUTION NO 91-83 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO BID THE CONSTRUCTION OF EXPANSION OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. RESOLUTION NO 91-84 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCI]~ OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING TEE BIDDING OF NECESSARY SERVICES AND PRODUCTS FOR 1992. Communications: A letter dated October 25, 1991, from Ccluncilmember Jim White, Kent, Councilmember Sherry Appleton, Pou.lsbo, and Mayor Doreen Marchione, Redmond, Representatives, Ass,:>ciation of Washington Cities, reporting on the events of the Awe Board meeting held on September 27, 1991, was copied for Council. A letter dated November 1,1991, from Burton H Yandell offering to donate a 1974 boat and trailer to the Port ~'ownsend Fire Department under certain conditions was copied for Cou~cil and referred to New Business later on the agenda. A report dated November 11, 1991, from the ~1ater Advisory Committee on the results of a poll for their opinion on the potential involvement of the City of Port Townsend in the Chelan Agreement as a "pilot Project" was copied for Council. A letter received November 12, 1991, J:rom Shirley Peterson, requesting a temporary postponement on hE~r request for a street vacation was copied for Council. A letter dated November 12, 1991, from B::-ent Shirley appointing five community members to serve on the Tram;portation Plan Steering Committee subject to confirmation was copied for Council. A Letter of Opinion dated November 13, 1991, from Casey McKinney, Admiral Marine Works, Inc, encouraging par1:icipation in the annual general membership meeting of the Economic Development Council was copied for Council. This concludes the Consent Agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS Boundary Line Adjustment Ordinance. Ms Bloomfield reviewed the report of the Planning Commission reconutlending adoption of the Boundary Line Adjustment ordinance. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the Public. There being no testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the Public and turned to the Council for disposition. ORDINANCE NO 2269 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENTS WITH IN THE CITY; ADDING A NEW CHAPTER TO TITLE 18 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. After a brief discussion, Mr Grove read ':he 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 I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 19, 1991, Cont. seconded by Councilmember Camfield 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 2269 which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by roll call vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance No 2260 Civil Infractions. ordinance is being held. Mr Hildt announced that this Ordinance No 2261 Peninsula Tours Franchise. the ordinance. Mr Harper summarized ORDINANCE NO 2261 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO PENINSULA TOURS A FRANCHISE TO OPERATE AN EXCURSION SERVICE CARRIER WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND; ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE GRANT AND OF THE GRANTEE'S OPERATION; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. After discussion, which included Roger O'Connor owner of Peninsula Tours, Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the first reading be considered the seccmd 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 Owsley made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2261 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Ordinance No 2268 -1991 Emergency Appropriations. ORDINANCE NO 2268 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $83,780 TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, $6,033 TO THE HOTEL/MOTEL TRANSIENT TAX FUND, $31,000 TO THE LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO 1 FUND, $15,306 TO THE LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO 2 FUND, $8,000 TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND, $269,500 TO THE WATER-SEWER FUND, AND $17,394 TO THE 1956 TRANSMISSION LINE REPLACEMENT FUND, MAKING FINDINGS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title and explained that this is the second reading. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the second reading be considered the third 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 Kenna made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2268 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Biosolids Reports. Mr Wheeler gave the Council an update on the draft addendum to the Engineering Report with recommendations for ultimate sludge reuse. city staff has been coordinating this study with CH2M Hill and the Sludge Advisory Committee composed of Julie McCulloch, Kate Jenks, Francesca Knowles and Marian Rideout:. The plan is to conduct a public meeting December 5, 1991; to disGUSS it at a Legislative/Environmental Committee Meeting on December 16, 1991, and have a SEPA review and final Council reviE~w and recommendation on December 17, 1991. The report will then be submitted to the Department of Ecology for approval by January 1, 1992. 351 352 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEJ\fBER 19, 1991, Cont. Ordinance Adopting Final Assessment Roll for LID #2. explained the ordinance. Mr Harper ORDINANCE NO 2271 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF P:>RT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, APPROVING AND CONFIm~ING THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LOCAL IMPROVBMENT DISTRICT NO 2, WHICH HAS BEEN CREATED AND ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COST OF CERTAIN STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND; AND LEVYING AND ASSESSING THE AMOUNT THEREOF AGAINST THE LOTS, TRACTS, PARCELS OF LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY SHOWN ON SAID ROLL. 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 Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. l"[r Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Camfielj made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2271 which was s3conded by councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Water Comprehensive Plan Supplement. Mr ~'heeler gave the Council and update on the progress of the Port Town::;end Comprehensive Water System Plan Supplement Project Overview. 'rhe Department of Health is required by EPA to determine by January 1,1992, whether or not the City of Port Townsend will be able tl) avoid filtration. Mr Wheeler announced a meeting with the D'~partment of Health on December 9, 1991, to discuss a complicmce schedule to avoid filtration and possible exemption until July 1,1996. Mr Wheeler explained the various plans and their posfiible costs. Plan of Action of Rates. Impact Fees and },ssessments. Mr Wheeler explained a plan of action which included a mailing to citizens and three Council sponsored Public Forums: Imqact Fees and Connection Fees on December 18, 1991; Wastewater Ra1:es on January 28, 1992; and Water Rates on February 25,1992, and t~at Council could direct ordinances to be written after each forum if so desired. Council- member Westerman suggested that a short memo be printed on the utility bills each month advising of the forums. COMMITTEE REPORTS/STAFF HEPORTS Community Services. Mr Grove reported t,hat a possible fee for commercial recycling is being considered along with increases to commercial garbage collection charges. :ouncilmember Westerman reported a discussion of the placement of recycling bins downtown for cardboard with Superior Refuse drivers. A brief discussion of recycling ensued. Street/Storm Drainage/Light. Councilmember Jones set a meeting of the Committee for November 25, 1991, froIl 5: 00 PM to 7: 00 PM to discuss miscellaneous street problems. Communi ty services-Affordable Housing. Councilmember Westerman reported that the owners of the Hancock S1:reet Apartments will be paying off their FHA loans but that these subsidized units can stay in the subsidy program if there are enough letters from the community stressing the need for these units. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Mayor b3 authorized to write a letter by November 25, 1991, which was sE:conded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Westerman also reported that the Affordable Housing Committee will be on hiatus until after the Holidays. Waterfront Place Site Plan. Councilmember Westerman requested that Mr Sepler review three concept and site plélns for placement of the I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 19,1991, Cont. dumpster, striping and traffic controls at Waterfront Place for Clipper Navigation, the N D Hill Building and other businesses in the immediate area, which he did. After discussion which included comments by David Hero, Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council approve implementation of Plan #1 which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. Triangle Park. Councilmember Camfield reported that a discussion wi th public testimony would take place at this time for the~ three plans for the Triangle Park. Mr Sepler reviewed the design plans for the park. Mayor Shirley opened the meeting to receive public testimony. Mary Hoffman was recognized encouraged adoption of plan A2 which allows for the beautification of the area and 12 parking spaces and stated that she had over 200 signatures is support of this plan. Ms Hoffman read a brief statement from JoAnn Lammers, Branch Manager, InterWest Savings Bank, and a brief statement from John Nessett, President, Jefferson Title Company, both favoring plan A2. Karen Erickson was recognized and spoke stating that parking spaces in the area are needed. Bob Rickard was recognized and stated that the right angle parking shown on plan A2 could cause a safety problem and suggested that it be changed to angle parking. Judy Dobszinsky and spoke in support of angle parking stating that it is a dangerous intersection already and could get worse. Doug Mason was recognized and spoke in favor ()f the recommendation of the Parks Commission and noted that the acquisition of this park was funded by donations from the general public who may have thought it was for open space and not for parking. Jeanmarie Morelli was recognized and spoke in favor of the option with parallel parking. Cindy Wolpin was recogniz:ed and acknowledged the concern about parking, and spoke in favor of option A3. Mr Sepler clarified that option A3 showed washington Street being converted to one-way and that the parking in p,lan A2 can be converted to angle parking. After a lengthy discussion of parking, Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the council approve plan A2 with the safest parking plan to be worked out; which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna announced a meeting of the Committee at 5:00 PM on December 2, 1991, to discuss the Rosewind Planned unit Development project, a Reijnan project at Fort Worden. Councilmember Kenna also announced a meeting at 5:00 PM on December 16, 1991, to discuss the Child Care Ordinance and Biosolids (sludge). Finance. Councilmember Owsley set a meeting of the Committee for 5:00 PM on November 26, 1991, to discuss the 1992 Budget. Wetland Mingle. Mr Wheeler announced that a meeting will be held at the Porter Farmhouse to discuss wetlands on November 21, 1991, at 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. WasteWater Treatment Plant Sub-Contractor List. Mr Wheeler noted that a letter of interest is being encouraged from local sub- contractors to make up a Sub-Contractors List for work when the Wastewater Treatment Plant construction is in progress. Department of Transportation. A brief discussion of the retaining wall on Water Street along the bluff that was installed :by the State Department of Transportation ensued. 1992 Budget. Mr Grove announced that copies of the proposed 1992 Budget are available in the Clerk-Treasurer's Office of City Hall. Association of Washinaton cities Bond Bank. Mr Grove announced that there is a joint city-county bond bank being formed by the Association of Washington cities which will provide a rE!SOUrCe 353 354 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEUBER 19,1991, Cont. without the high cost associated with a bond issue for smaller projects. Olympic Hardware Closure. Mr Hildt explained the closure of the Olympic Hardware was due to the unsafe condition of the canopy over the sidewalk due to the recent wind storm. As soon as safe access is restored, the business will be reopened. NEW BUSINESS Easement for US West. Mayor Shirley anno'lnced that this item is not ready for discussion. Mr Harper confirmed that a SEPA checklist will be required before the easement can be granted. Property Tax Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO 2272 AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND ADOPTING THE PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR THE YEAR OF 1992. Mr Grove explained the ordinance and read it by title. Council- member Owsley made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Counci lmember Jones made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2272 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Acceptance of Conditional Donation from B H Yandell. Mayor Shirley explained the resolution. Mr Harper stat3d that because it is a gift, proceeds from a future sale of the property could be dispersed as requested. RESOLUTION NO 91-8= A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A CONDITIONAL GRANT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM BURTON H YANDELL FOR THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND FIRE DEPARTMENT. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the '~ouncil adopt Resolution No 91-85 which was seconded by Councilmemt.er McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Ordinance Requiring Street Address Befo:re Water Service. Wheeler explained the ordinance. Mr ORDINANCE NO 2273 AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING APPLIC~TION FOR AND RECEIPT OF A STREET ADDRESS FOR PREMISES PRIOR TO THE PREMISES BEING CONNECTED TO THE CITY WATER SYSTEM; REQUIRING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE WATER CONNECTION APPLICATION FORM, AMENDING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE 1110 ; CORRECTING THE CODIFICATION THEEEOF SET FORTH IN SECTION 13.12.030 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Þ[r Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Camfielj made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2273 which was s3conded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 19,1991, Cont. Resolution Authorizing Contract with CH2M Hill for Construction Supervision. RESOLUTION NO 91-86 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH CH2M HILL FOR SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. Mr Wheeler explained the resolution. Councilmember McCulloGh made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 91-86 which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Ordinance Amending Storm Water Rate Calculation. ORDINANCE NO 2274 AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO STORM WATER UTILITY SERVICE RATES; AMENDING THE METHOD BY WHICH THE RATE FOR SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS IS COMPUTED; AMENDING SECTION 13.20.030 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr Wheeler 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 Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by ti tIe. Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2274 which was seconded by Councilmember CamfÍE!ld and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Confirmation of Appointment of City Attorney. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council confirm the appointment of Dennis McLerran as City Attorney as of February 1, 1992, and authorize the Mayor to negotiate for interim legal services after the first of the year until Mr McLerran arrives which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley. After a brief discussion, the motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Counci1member McCulloch nobed the appreciation of the Council for his dedication to the City of Port Townsend by Keith Harper which was seconded by Councilmember Jones. Confirmation of Transportation Committee. Councilmember JonE~S made a motion that the Council confirm the appointment of Orabelle Connally, Michael Cavett, Bjorn Lunde, Lee Wilburn and Peter Badame to the Transportation Committee which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION "Right To Know" column of the Port Townsend Leader. Councilmember Jones noted that the column still has not changed the time of the start of the Councilmeetings from 7:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Richard Wojt. Councilmember Kenna reported that Jefferson County Commissioner Richard Wojt is doing very well after complications resulting from surgery and hopes to be home from the hospital this week. Public Restrooms. Councilmember McCulloch reported that thE!re has been a problem with the fumes from cleaning agents used in the public restrooms being drawn into the Police station ventilation system. Mr Grove responded that he will look into the problem. 35~ 356 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEIŒER 19, 1991, Cont. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:59 PM. ~J Attest: M~ Clerk-Treasurer ~¡L þ¥#~ I I I 357 I I I