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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/18/1992 I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 18, 1992 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this Eighteenth day of February 1992, at 7:00 PM in the council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor John M Clise presidinq. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Jean Camfield, Vern Jones, Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley, Robert Sokol, Sheila Westerman and Cindy Wolpin. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grov ~, City Attorney Dennis McLerran, Director of Planning and Building Uichael Hildt and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler. PUBLIC COMMENTS Dolly Norris, owner of the Red Kettle Cafe, was recoqnized, questioned the sign ordinance and requested an appeal from the sign code ordinance for her business. Byron Ruby was recognized stated that he does not approve of the sign code ordinance and requested that the Council repeal the sign code ordinance. Susan Abraham representing Port Townsend Marine Supply and Susan Abraham, CPA, was recognized, stated concerns about the siqn code and read a statement calling for repeal of the sign code. :3he had presented the Council with a petition signed by over 700 signatures calling for repeal of the sign code. Jerry Torline was recognized and stated his concerns abeout the easements for puget Power and safety of the right-of-way of puget Power. Ted Shoulberg was recognized and requested permission to speak during the Chelan Discussion later on the agenda. Mayor Clise polled the Councilmembers and then stated that Mr Shoulberg \~ill be allowed to speak at that time. Mr Ruby asked if the Sign Code will be on the agenda for the next meeting and Mayor Clise reported that he is not aware of it at the present time. Mr Ruby urged that it be. Hank Sukert was recognized and questioned if the sign code is the same for the whole city and stated that the code does not fit the Sims Way and other areas. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following i'tems on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the Minutes for January 21, 1992, as written uithout reading. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: Current Expense Street Library Park Emergency Medical Services Water-Sewer Storm and Surface Water Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Total $ 33,326.06 12,071.61 805.39 4,332.48 2,488.34 104,014.30 768.80 4,785.99 239.18 $ 162,832.15 397 398 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 18, 1992, Cont. Setting Hearings: New Service Fees for March 3, 1992** ** this hearing was changed to March 17, 1992, later in the meeting. Adoption of Resolution: RESOLUTION NO 92-1!) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND FIXING THE TIHE FOR HEARING ON A PETITION FOR VACATION OF A STREET. Street Vacation Application 9202-02 from Ted Shoulberg for the proposed vacation of Eighteenth Street bounded by Discovery Road~ Hancock Street and Block 143 of Eisenbeis Addition. RESOLUTION NO 92-11) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR CENTENNIAL CLEAN WATER FUND FY 92 FUNDING CYCLE FROM THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY'S WATER QUALITY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. Approval of Re-appointment: Ricky Kelly to the Port Townsend Arts Commission for three years. Communications: A letter dated January 31, 1992, from ~~ara Pfeiffer and Byron Franklin, The washington Public Interest Research Group, urging support of the Community Right to Know More Act of 1991 was copied for Council and referred to the Water/SewHr Committee. A letter dated February 3, 1992, from SheJ:"i Robison, Main Street, to Bob Wheeler I requesting. information for a CZM 306A Grant Application for City Döck was copied for Council. A letter dated February 3, 1992, from Robert Alford, superintendent, Port Townsend School District, confirming their representation and attendance at two upcoJBing meetings to discuss growth management issues was copied for CI)uncil. A letter dated February 4, 1992, from William Toskey, General Manager, Port of Port Townsend, to officially notify Council that the Port of Port Townsend does not want ~}e proposed Waterwalk to traverse Port property between Benedict and the west end of the Marine Industrial Park was copied for Council. A letter dated February 5, 1992, from Gerald Torline to Ms H Williene Harris, puget Power and Light COJBpany, informing them of a potentially dangerous fir tree was copÜ~d for Council. An environmental checklist and staff amer.dments to the checklist dated February 6, 1992, from Darlene BlooJBfield for adoption of a Comprehensive Public Access Plan and a Proposed Amendment to the Port Townsend-Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program was copied for Council and referred to the LI~gislati ve/Environmental committee. A letter dated February 6, 1992, from John Pryor, President, Economic Development Council, to Michael Hildt., urgin<1 the city to I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 18,1992, Cont. move forward with the completion of the Gateway Planning process was copied for Council. A letter dated February 7, 1992, from Burt Green, Port Townsend Cable TV, explaining their request for a Franchise extension was copied for Council and referred to the Public Hearing later on the agenda. A letter dated February 11, 1992, from Dave Robison, Planner, to Michael Mccormick, Assistant Director, Growth Management Division, Department of Community Development, including the City's C]~itical Area status Report was copied for Council. A memorandum dated February 13.. 1992, from Virginia M Wa,od and Nancy B Dawson, opposing the Forest Park Development was copied for Council. A letter dated February 14, 1992, from T M Brobst, Division Forester, puget Power, to Bob Wheeler including a tentati ve schedule for review of the proposed 1992 Vegetation Management Schedule was copied for Council. A letter dated February 14, 1992, from Scott Wilson, Port To~msend- Jefferson County Leader, discussing a change in Council !feeting days from Tuesday to Monday was copied for Council. This concludes the Consent Agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS Sewer Rate ordinance. Mr Wheeler summarized the ordinance and noted the that we are close to signing a contract for the building of the Sewer Treatment Plant. Mayor Clise opened the hearing to the Public. Ted Shoulberg was recognized and questioned how the sewer rate is related to the water consumption when the water is used for landscaping around buildings and parking areas under the parking ordinance. Mr Shoulberg also questioned ciauises in relation to industrial and large use customers. There bE!ing no further testimony, Mayor Clise closed the hearing to the Public and turned to the Council for disposition. After a very lengthy discussion, which included Mr McLerran, Mr Grove and Mr Wheeler, during which Councilmember Jones read a letter dated Februury 16, 1992, from Arthur L Tickner stating his suggestions f'Dr the proposed increases for utilities, councilmember Jones made a motion that discussion on this ordinance be continued until the continued session on February 25, 1992, when an updated version can be presented. The motion was seconded by Councilmetnber McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Cable TV franq~ise Extep~ion. Burt Green, Manager, summit Cable- vision, was introduced and explained the extension request. Mayor Clise opened the hearing to the Public. Robert Force was rec()gnized and spoke in favor of the extension and in support of their operation. Mr Force also explained some of the advancements in the available technologies for cable communications and suggesb:!d that a committee be formed to check in to some of the possibilities and how the cable company can best serve the community. Mark Welch was recognized, concurred with the remarks of Mr Force, address.:!d some of the advancements within the community and volunteered~) serve on the proposed committee. Ted Shoulberg was recognized and spoke about the deregulation of cable TV rates and stated that he gets excellent service from the cable company and stated his concerns about the present franchise agreement in relation to rates charged, services rendered, and franchise fees. Rich Roland was reco9nized, stated he is in favor of the extension and questioned the rates in Port Townsend compared to a system at Kala Point, new chanl~ls to be added and their cost. Kathryn Jenks was recognized and questioned any changes to the equipment si te, transJni tting 399 400 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 18,1992, Cont. facili ty, and any other physical changes t(1 the system. Burt Green was recognized and responded that the antenna site will remain the same, equipment on power and telephone poles in the community will be replaced, and more optional channels w:.ll be available. There being no further testimony, Mayor Clise c~.osed the hearing to the Public and turned to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Sokol read a card from Dan Harpole favorin; the establishment of a communications advisory group. After discussion lit was the consensus of the Council that a Communil:::ations Advisory Group, hosted by the community services Committee, be formed to report to Council 120 days from today. Members of tl1is committee so far are: Burt Green, Robert Force I Mark Welch, Ted Shoulberg and Dan Harpole. RECESS Mayor Clise declared a recess at 9:01 PM and left the meeting at this time. Mayor Pro-Tern Camfield reconvEmed the meeting at 9:07 PM. UNFINISHED BUSINES~) Extension of Setback Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO 2284 AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE IN'IERIM PROPERTY SETBACKS AND LAND USE CONTROLS ON PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND'S COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AREA BY AMENDING ORDIl"ANCE 2248 AND EXTENDING THE EFFECT OF SAID OI~INANCE UNTIL NOVEMBER 18, 1992. Mr Hildt reviewed the ordinance. After d:Lscussion, Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember O\ti'sley made a motion that the first reading be considered the secc,nd and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove agajn read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2284 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Ordinance Establishin<¡ PoliC'e Chief Salar'~. ORDINANCE NO 2285 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ESTABLISHING A SALARY FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE CHIEF. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. cou~cilmember Owsley made a motion that the first reading be considE!red the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voic.~ vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmem1:ler Owsley made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 228!¡ which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and passed unanimousl:r by roll call vote. Chelan Discussion. Councilmember McCulloch suggested that the response from the Department of Ecology on January 22,1992, to the letter written to them by Mayor shirley be addressed point by point. Councilmember Mcculloch then led an in depth discussion of each response which included Mr Wheeler and Mr McLerran. Ted Shoulberg was recognized and stated his C4)nCerns for the choosing of a consultant for the Chelan Agreement: and the choosing of a coordinating agency. Further discussion of funding, staff, rights, the coordinating group and cau'oQses enSt~d. Kathryn Jenks was recognized and reported that a me~~ng of'the Environmental Caucus I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 18,1992, Cont. will be held on February 22, 1992, in Seqium, and there will be other caucuses meeting as well. After discussion of the city's response, Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Mayor Pr- Tem send a letter to the Department of Ecology addressing points discussed this evening, which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by voice vote. Notice of Award on Waste Water Treatment Plant. Mr ¡iheeler reported that IMCO has been selected as the low responsible bidder for construction of the sewer treatment plant and reported on the process of equipment selection. Council noted appreciation for a letter written by John Merchant explaining the status of sludge. Partnerinq on Treatment Plant. M:r Wheeler explained the nE~ed for these proposals for services during the construction of thE~ sewer treatment plant. A partnering workshop will possibly he held in March which will include Mayor elise, interested Council~~mbers, interested citizens, the contractor and CH2M Hill. MAYOR'S REPORT Arts commission AJ?poin1;JBents. Councilmember Westerman :made a motion that the Council confirm the appointments of Donn TrE~theway and Jonathan Tudan to the Arts Commission which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice v01:e. COMMITTEE REPORTS/STAFF REPORTS Bond Anticipation Note for LID Ill. Mr Grove explained the n4::!ed for the Bond Anticipation Note for LID II 1 in order to keep t~he tax exemption for the sale of the bonds and stated that there will not be action on this until February 25,1992. Public Acce~s Plan Checklist fro~ Legislative/~nvirQI~ental Committee. Councilmember Wolpin made a motion that the Council make a determination of non-significance for the checklist for the Comprehensive Public Access Plan Amendment to the Port T~insend- Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program which was seconded by Councilmember Jones. After discussion, the motion passed with six Councilmembers voting in the affirmative and Councilmember Sokol voting against the motion. certification. Mr Wheeler announced that Randy Brackett has passed his Professional Engineers examination before Mr Brackett l4::!ft the chambers. City Dock. Mr Wheeler reported that there will be a resolw:ion at the next councilmeeting to hire a consultant for help with the design of the city Dock project. Water 'F~lt~atiop. Mr Wheeler reported that he had hoped 1:0 have more information available at this meeting but was unable to do so. He announced a meeting February 19, 1992, at 7:00 PM in ci1:y Hall on the Water Filtration avoidance issue. Public Access Plan Meeting. Mayor Pro-Tem Camfield repclrted a meeting of the Comprehensive Public Access Committee on FE~bruary 19, 1992, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Mayor's Office c)f City Hall. Le9islative/Envi+onment~l Committe~: Fleet Mariue Washdown Facili ty . Councilmember Wolpin made a motion that the Council adopt the following mitigating measures for a M!1:igated Determination of Non-significance for the Fleet Marine Washdown facility which was seconded by Councilmember owsley. After a brief discussion, the motion passed unanimously by voice vote. 401 402 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 18, 1992, Cont. (1) To minimize potential significant impacts to soil erosion and an increase in stot'mwater runoff, a stormwater detention facility shall he installed. The facility shall collect stormwater fQ]~ the project area, treat it, and release the stormwate:r at its historical rate. The design of the facility must~ be approved by the city engineer prior to a building peJ~mit. (2) To mitigate potential significant impacts to air quality, the proponent shall contact the Olympic Air Pollution Control Authority to obt.ain any necessary approval for air emissions. (3) To mitigate potential significan~: adverse impacts to water quality, the proponent shaU incorporate Best Management Practices for stormwater control as required under the Department of Ecology's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit. (4) To mitigate potential significani: adverse impacts to environmental health, prior to issu;ince of a building permi t, the proponent shall obtain approval from the Fire Chief for the Ultrasorb facility location and screening. The placement of the facility shall mE!et the criteria and standards for tank storage outside of buildings and hazardous materials storage requirements, as described in Article 79 and 80 of the Uniform FirH Code. ( 5) To mi tigate potential adv4~rse impacts to environmental health, sludge shall be tested for toxicity prior to being disposed at the Count~y landfill or city sludge facility. The proponent shall contact the County Health Department for information about sludge tests and disposal at the landfill. (6) To mitigate potential adVHrse impacts to environmental health and water quality, the proponent should remove solid marine growth, such as barnacles and mussels. Marine debris shall be dispc'sed of according to Health Department standards. If odors become a problem, between the once-a-week disposal pick-ups, the proponent shall provide for additional waste d:Lsposal services. Street/Storm Drainaqe/Li<;¡ht. CouncilmeHlber Jones announced a meeting of the committee for March 10,1992, at 5:00 PM to discuss LIDs, TIPs and miscellaneous letters rece:Lved. Police/Fire/~nimal controJ.. Councilmembe~r Sokol reported that Jefferson County has developed a timeline for starting their animal control program and will be negotiating ~'ith the city for use of the city's present building until their facility for animal control is built. councilmember Sokol will bE~ on the job interview committee as requested by David Goldsmith. Conflict of Interest Workshop. Mr McLerran announced a Conflict of Interest workshop to be held on March 2,1992, at 7:00 PM. Ordinance to Chan<¡¡e Meeting Days. Mr (trove confirmed that an ordinance to change the Council meeting day from Tuesday to Monday will be ready for action at the next meeting. It was the consensus of the council that the meetings remain on the first and third Monday with the third meeting of the month not regularly scheduled. critical Areas OrdiQance. Mr Hildt annotnced that the City will miss the deadline for the critical Areas Ordinance as required by the Growth Management Act. He reported that there are 320 jurisdictions sin the state, 178 of them ]~ust plan under the Act, and of those there are 30 who have actuall~' adopted ordinances. He I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 18,1992, Cant. explained some of the sanctions that could be imposed, and the readiness of the State to do enforcement, and concluded ttlat the city is further along than most jurisdictions. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION Agenda for Ne:>çt Meeting. During discussion, the followin<,;r items were noted for the agenda for the next meeting: Legislative/Environmental Committee: for Bay Vista II. Trust for Public Lands Presentation. Revised SEPA ChE~cklist Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Public Hearin9' for the New Service Fees be rescheduled for March 17, 1992, which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Wastewater Treatment Plant Contract. Wetlands/stormwater Advisory Committee. A draft resolution formalizing the results of the Council Retreat. An ordinance to change the regular meeting day from Tue13day to Monday to take effect April 1,1992. The Public Forum on February 25, 1992, for Water Ratef;, will be followed by regular Council business. Sign Ordinance. Councilmember Sokol reported that comments he has received center around the sign size allowed and dates reléited to grandfathering. A brief discussion of portable signs, entrances, lack of enforcement, misconceptions of the ordinance, etc, unsued. A meeting of the Police/Fire/Animal Control Coromi ttee with the Police Chief to discuss enforcement, and an article with qu~~stions and answers in the newspaper for public information were sugçlested. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Pro-Tem Camfield recessed the meeting into Executive Session to discuss the acquisition of real estate including Dennis McLerran, David Grove, Michael Hildt and Robert Wheeler a1: 11:35 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 11:43 PM. RECESS Mayor Pro-Tem Camfield recessed the meeting until 7: 00 PM on February 25, 1992, at 11:43 PM. MINUTES OF THE CONTINUED SESSION OF FEBRUARY 18, 199:~ The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in continued session this TWenty-Fifth day of February 1992, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Pro-Tem Camfield pres:Lding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Jean Camfield, Vern Jones, Julie McCulloch, Norma OWsley, Robert Sokol, Sheila Westennan and Cindy Wolpin. Mayor Clise was excused. Also present were Clerk- Treasurer David Grove, City Attorney Dennis McLerran, and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler. 403 404 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBWJARY 18, 1992, Cont. PRIORITY ITEM seaview S~wer LID #1 Bonding. Mayor Pro-Tam Camfield explained that Mr Dashen is from Seattle and has to catch a ferry and that the Water Rate Forum will follow this ordinance. ORDINANCE NO 2286 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COU~CIL OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, AU'1'HORIZIN<; THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT :)ISTRICT NO 1 BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ".I 'HE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $405,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING LOCAl IMPROVEMENTS IN LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO 1; PROVIDING THE FORM, TERMS, CONDITIONS AND COVENANTS OF SAID NOTES; ACCEPTING AN OFFER FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE NOTES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF THE NOTES. Mr Grove introduced Alan G Dashenl Vi~e President, Seattle- Northwest securities corporation, who explained the ordinance. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. coun:::ilmember 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. }J[r Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember owsley made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2286 which was s9conded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the Council authorize Mayor Pro-Tem Camfield to sign the Purchase Agrel;!xnent which was seconded by councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. PUBLIC FORUM Water Rates. Mayor Pro-Tem Camfield explained that this is an informal session and requested that the Councilmembers sit with the Public rather than at their usual desks. Councilmember McCulloch gave an explanation of the water system issues and concerns and reported that the Department of Health h;iS determined that Port Townsend's Water System does presently meet the criteria for avoidance of a filtration plant pending a s'llccessful agreexnent with the National Forest Service for a watershed control program. Councilmember McCulloch then introduced Mr Wheeler and Bob Wubbenal Economic and Engineering Services, Inc., who gave a presentation on the need for the water rate increase citinq inflation, renewal and replacement, new regulatory requirements including avoidance and water filtration issues and new capacity for growth. A lengthy discussion with councilmembers arid various members of the Public ensued about costs of filtration avoidance, detention time of chlorinated water, meter size, inside and outside of the city rates, commercial rates and irrigation tapsi conservation as well as its effect on revenues, watershed control I Port Townsend Paper's interest, earthquake plan, fund and deprec,lation reserves, regular rate adjustments, pipeline design, etc. RECESS Mayor Pro-Tern camfield declared a recess élt 9:17 PM. reconvened at 9:22 PM. The meeting I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 18,1992, Cant. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Wa¡g;te Water Resolution No 92-17. Mr Grove explained that the figures are not ready for this resolution and that it will be on the agenda for March 3,1992. waste Water Rate Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO 2287 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE RATES FOR SEWAGE SERVICE FOR THE CITY; REPEALING SECTION 13.04.020 AND AMENDING SECTIONS 13.04.030 AND 13.04.035 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF MARCH 15,1992. After explanation by Mr Wheeler and discussion by Council, 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 Sokol and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinelnce by ti tIe. Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2287 which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Resolution for city Dock Consultant. RESOLUTION NO 92-18 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CITY DOCK WITH JOHNSON COASTLINE, INC. Mr Wheeler explained the resolution. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 92-18 which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Water Filtration. Mr Wheeler acknowledged that the State Department of Heal th has determined that Port Townsend's Water System does presently meet the criteria for avoidance of a filtration plant and that they will be issuing a compliance schedule for action by March 15, 1992, which may necessitate a special Council meeting. Appr9val of Bill for :§:leva1;.Qr Settlemept. Mr Grove explained the expendi ture. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the following bill be paid which was seconded by Councilmember OWsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Current Expense $4,627.36 Change of Meeting Ordiqance. During a brief discussion, it 1ft1aS the consensus of the council that it be included in the ordinan<::e that in the event that Monday is a holiday, the meeting will be h4:!!ld the following day even though it is a State law. Water Rate Q~dinance He~ring. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the council set a Public Hearing on the wate~r rate ordinance on March 17, 1992, which was seconded by CounciJlmember Wolpin and passed unanimously by voice vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Pro-Tem Camfield recessed the meeting into Executive ßession to discuss the acquisition of real estate including Dennis 405 406 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 18,1992, Cont. McLerran, David Grove, Michael Hildt and Robert Wheeler at 9: 55 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 10:25 PM. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Pl'o-Tem Camfield declared the meeting adjourned at 10:25 PM. Mayor Attest: R~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OJ" MARCH 3, 1992 The city Council of the City of Port ']'ownsend met in regular session this Third day of March 1992, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor John M Clise presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were JE~an camfield, Vern Jones, Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley, Robert Sokol, Sheila Westerman and Cindy Wolpin. Also present were Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Vera Franz, City Attorney Dennis McLerran, Director (If Planning and Building Michael Hildt and City Engineer Randy Brélckett. Clerk-Treasurer David Grove arrived at 8:10 PM. PRIORITY ITEM Presenta~ion of Trust for Public Lands. Councilmember McCulloch introduced Eugene Duvernoy, Land Use and Environmental services, who explained that his written report iH drafted to assist the City's decision makers to explore the various opportunities at hand for preservation and for the fashioning of a community based effort that best serves the city's needs. The report, Open Space Funding and program options, which was sponsored by Trust for Public Land, Northwest Regional Office, presents variol1s financing techniques, programmatic tools and procedures used to present a parks and open space preservation program. A brief discussion of a levy lid and requirements for Proposition 1 for open space ensued. Council- member McCulloch stated that this report if: more comprehensive than she expected, will be valuable to the Collncil and requested that the Mayor send a letter of thanks to the Tx'ust for Public Lands for providing this service. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments were offered by the Public in attendance. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jones made a motion to apprmre the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by ccuncilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote after the Councilmembers requested that the letter from Thomas Heinan be rec,)pied to them. Approval of the Minutes for February 4, 1992, as written without reading. I I \ I