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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Clise declared the meeting
adjourned at 10:20 PM.
Mayor
Attest~ ~
Clerk-Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 17, 1992
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular
session this Seventeenth 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 Jean Camfield, Vern Jones,
Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley, Robert Sokol, Sheila Westerman and
Cindy Wolpin. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, City
Attorney Dennis McLerran, Assistant Planner Darlene Bloomfield,
Police Chief Jim Newton and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW CITY EMPLOYEES
Ann Eroken from the city Attorney's office was introduced by Dennis
McLerran, Sheila Spears from the Planning and Building Department
was introduced by Darlene Bloomfield and Kim Wheeler, Jonathan
Tudan and Don Tretheway from the Arts Commission were introduced by
Dan Harpole. John Freitas and Matt Cappriotti from thE! Water
Department were introduced by Bob Wheeler even though they are not
"new employees".
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Joan Best Home Occupation Permit. After discussion, Councilmember
Sokol made a motion that the Council hold a Public Hearing on the
Joan Best Home occupation Permit on April 20,1992, and approve the
agenda for this meeting which was seconded by Councilmember Jones
and passed unanimously by voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Peter Simpson was recognized and requested authorization to cut
some trees in the right-of-way and open a portion of 57th Street
for access to his property and gave a brief history of a problem
wi th a neighbor. Mr Wheeler read a letter from Fred Brown
protesting the proposed development of 57th Street between Wilson
and Cleveland streets by Mr Simpson. After discussion, council-
member Sokol made a motion that this item be referred to the
Street/Storm Drainage/Light Committee for action on March 31,1992,
at 5:00 PM which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
Dan Harpole, Chairman of the Arts Commission, was recognÜ:ed and
gave a brief update on the status of the Jackson Bequest Project.
Issues of signage, landscaping, lighting, the wind harp, handrails
and possible modifications to the wave viewing gallery and tidal
clock were discussed by the Commission as well as possibilities for
grants for modifications to the tidal clock.
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Kathryn Jenks was recognized and requested permission to speak when
the puget Power survey is discussed by Council later on the agenda.
It was the consensus of the Council that Ms Jenks be allc)wed to
speak at that time.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following i"tems on
the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember SoÞ~ol and
passed unanimously by voice vote.
Approval of the Minutes for February 11, February 18# and March 3,
1992# as written without reading.
Approval of the following Bills and Claims:
Current Expense
Street
Library
Park
Hotel/Motel
Emergency Medical Services
Local Improvement District #1
Water-Sewer
Storm and Surface Water
Equipment Rental
Firemen's Pension and Relief
Total
$ 74,764.30
6,491.47
27.17
8,677.41
2,667.00
102.50
11,832.34
70#668.47
1,161.61
4,768.87
1.089.78
$182,250.92
Communications:
A letter dated February 29,1992, from Jennifer Blomgren ineluding
an article she has written and submitted to the Leader as ,~ell as
other informational material on air pollution and air quality was
copied for Council and referred to the Leqislative/EnviroJmental
Committee.
An informational letter dated March 3,1992# from Councilmember Jim
White, Kent, and Councilmember Sherry Appleton, Poulsbo, r~?orting
on discussions held by the Association of Washington citief; Board
of Directors during the AWC City Legislative Action Confer.~nce on
February 5, 1992, was copied for Council.
A letter dated March 6,1992, from Mayor Clise to Dick Farudlauser,
Washington State Parks # urging approval of the recommenda1:ion of
the Citizens Advisory Committee on Chinese Gardens; Land
Classification and expressing appreciation for the help from Frank
Ray as the state's representative on the Committee was copied for
Council.
A letter dated March 6 # 1992, from Penny Hubbard, Manager # Port
Townsend Farmers' Market # gi vine¡ a report on the market of last
year and changes for this year and requesting consideration of a
ten year contract was copied for Council and referred to New
Business later on the agenda.
A letter dated March 11, 1992# from Karl Marshall requesting a
street light on Seaview Drive was copied for Council and r-aferred
to the street/storm Drainage/Light committee.
This concludes the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance Increasinq Water Rates. Mr Wheeler explained the need
for an increase in the water rates and the proposed rate structure.
Mayor Clise opened the hearing to the Public. Bob Harper was
recognized, stated that he does not have a problem with raising the
rates but stated he has a problem with customers being charged by
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meter size and cited possible problems w:~th car washes as fund
raisers at the Harper Service station. rhere being no further
testimony, Mayor Clise closed the hearing to the Public and turned
to the council for disposition. During a lengthy discussion, Bob
Koenig owner of a laundromat and car wash in town stated his
concern about what this will do to his water bill.
ORDINANCE NO 2289
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE RA'1'ES FOR WATER
SERVICE FOR THE éITY AND THE CITY'S WATER
SERVICE AREA; REPEALING SECTION 13.12.210 AND
AMENDING SECTIONS 13.12.220 AND 13.12.290 OF
THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF APRIL 15,
1992.
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 by voice vote with six Councj Imembers voting in the
affirmative and Councilmember Jones voting against the motion. Mr
Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember McCulloch
made a motion that the Council adopt Ordj.nance No 2289 with the
addition of "$1.65 total" in parenthesis on page 3 paragraph 1,
line 3 after the word "gallons" and in paragraph 2, line 5 after
the word "gallons" which was seconded by C011ncilmember Camfield and
passed by roll call vote with Councilmem~ers Westerman, Owsley,
Camfield, Wolpin, Sokol and McCulloch voting in the affirmative and
Councilmember Jones voting against the mot~ion.
Connection Fee Increa~e for New utility Services. Mr Wheeler
explained the need for an increase for new ~tility services and the
proposed fee structure. Mayor Clise opened the hearing to the
Public. Ted Shoulberg was recognized and stated he has concerns
about pre-application fees. Mr Wheeler exþlained the fees and the
pre-application process. lUll white was recognized and stated that
the real estate community is not in favor of the pre-application
fee and explained the reasons for their questions. Ted Shoulberg
was recognized and questioned the pre-application fee process. Mr
McLerran explained that there is a danger in relying on informal
information due to some of the present inaccurate maps and records.
Bob Rickard was recognized and observed th~t there is a difference
when a pre-application permit is required when someone asks where
is the nearest water and sewer to their property or will I be able
to hook up to the water' and sewer. 'rhere being no further
testimony, Mayor Clise closed the hearing to the Public and turned
to the Council for disposition. After lengthy discussion, council-
member McCulloch made a motion that the Council continue the
discussion to the next Councilmeeting on j~pril 6, 1992, which was
seconded by Councilmember Jones. After discussion of the motion,
Councilmember McCulloch withdrew her motion and Councilmember Jones
wi thdrew his second. Further discus::don of each page of
information from the Council packet ensued.
ORDINANCE NO 2290
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CER~~AIN F~:ES AND
CHARGES FOR SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS BY REPEALING SEC']'ION 13.12.250
AND AMENDING SECTIONS 3.36.020, 12.04.180,
13.04.050, 13.04.060, 13.04.070, 13.04.080,
13.08.115, 13.08.315, 13.12.080, 13.12.170,
AND 13.12.240 AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE OF APRIL 15, 1992.
Councilmember MCCulloch made a motion to continue the public
hearing on Ordinance 2290 to the Councilmeeting on April 6,1992,
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which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by
voice vote.
RECESS
Mayor Clise declared a recess at 10:02 PM.
at 10:07 PM.
The meeting reconvened
PUBLIC HEARINGS
street Vacation A~plication No 9202-02 -Shoulber<¡. Ms Bloomfield
reviewed the findings, conclusions and conditions of the Planning
commission recommending approval of the street vacation. Mayor
Clise opened the hearing to the Public. Ted ShoulbeJrg was
recognized and spoke in favor the application. There being no
further testimony, Mayor Clise closed the hearing to the Public and
turned to the Council for disposition. After a brief discussion,
councilmember Wolpin made a motion that the Council adopt the
following findings, conclusions and conditions and grant street
Vacation Application NO 9202-02 which was seconded by Councilmember
owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Findings:
1.
The applicant proposes to vacate the portion of undeveloped
18th street between undeveloped Hancock street and Di~~covery
Road. The area is located to the south of Block 143 of the
Eisenbeis Addition to the city of Port Townsend.
2.
The 18th street right-of-way runs east to west. In th~~ block
directly to the west of the proposed vacation, 18th street is
undeveloped; and is vacated from McClellan street west to
Rosecrans street. Directly to the east the 18th street right-
of-way is intersected by Discovery Road.
Block 143 of the Eisenbeis Addition, which abuts the subject
street, is currently under development by the applican1:. Two
multi-family residential structures exist on the Bloc}: and a
third building is proposed.
3.
4.
No water or sewer mains currently exist within the proposed
area to be vacated. However, the City anticipates the need to
expand the right-of-way of Discovery Road to 40 feet em each
side of the existing centerline. The expanded street right-
of-way would include a portion of the 18th street right.'of-way
and a portion of Block 143.
The city Council passed Ordinance 2248 and ordinance 2284
(extending the expiration of ordinance 2248) which prohibit
the construction of any buildings or structures wi thin 60 feet
of the center line of Discovery Road until November 18j, 1992.
The ordinances also provide for a variance procedure.
5.
6.
puget Power and Port Townsend Cable have responded that no
services exist within the subject area.
7.
The Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan policies provide that
limi ted-access provisions should be incorporated in 'traffic
circulation routes whenever possible to provide for public
safety.
The applicant has stated that the vacation is requested to
increase the open space within the development and that the
vacation would also help to reduce the possible future access
points on to the Discovery Road arterial street.
8.
9.
The applicant has submitted a map which illustrab~s the
location of the proposed street vacation. staff has mcldif ied
the map to include the location of land proposed by s1~aff to
be dedicated to the City.
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Conclusions:
1.
The proposed street vacation will not negatively impact future
traffic circulation, will assist in limiting the number of
access points onto an- arterial streE~t, and will not impair
future maintenance of utility lines. Therefore, it is in
compliance with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive
Plan.
2.
The proposed street vacation, as conditioned, is not required
for current or anticipated overall area circulation.
3.
The effectiveness of fire, law enforcement, medical and other
emergency services will not be impaired by the proposed
vacation.
4.
As conditioned, the portion of 18th Street proposed to be
vacated is not required as a current or anticipated utility
corridor.
5.
The portion of the street proposed to be vacated is not
required as a current or anticipated bicycle, pedestrian or
equestrian trail corridor.
The portion of the street proposed to be vacated does not abut
on a body of salt or fresh water.
6.
Because the proposed street vacation conforms with the goals
and policies contained in the Comprehe:nsi ve Plan and satisf ies
the review criteria for street vacations set forth in section
12.20.060 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code, the Port
Townsend city council APPROVES IN P~RT the above referenced
application as conditioned below.
Conditions:
7.
1.
The portion of 18th Street to be vacated shall be limited
to that area which lies south oj: Block 143 of Eisenbeis
Addition; and north of the 40-fo~t proposed right-of-way
from the existing center of Discovery Road.
2.
The applicant shall dedicate to the City that area of
Block 143 which lies within the proposed 40-foot right-
of -way from the center of exist:Lng Discovery Road.
Prior to passage of an ordinance vacating the above
described portion of 18th Strel3t, the applicant shall
provide a survey establishing t.he center of Discovery
Road and a legal de:;;cription, provided by a licensed land
surveyor, describing the portion of 18th to be vacated
and the portion of Block 143 to be dedicated.
3.
Conditional Use Permit Appliçation No 9112-03 -city of PT. Ms
Bloomfield reviewed the findings, conclusions and conditions of the
Planning Commission recommending approval of the conditional use
permit. Mayor Clise opened the hearing to the Public. Mr Wheeler
was recognized and spoke in favor of the permit. There being no
further testimony, Mayor Clise closed the hearing to the Public and
turned to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Camfield
reported that she had spoken to Mary Fitch about six weeks ago and
spoken to staff since then about concerns for using the property as
a staging area. Councilmember Camfield ~tated that she did not
feel it would preclude her making a decis:Lon, but offered to step
down if anyone feels she should do so. There being no objection,
councilmember Camfield remained. A brief discussion of any dust
problems ensued. Councilmember Owsley :tnade a motion that the
council adopt the following findings4 conclusions and conditions
and grant Conditional Use Permit Applicat:Lon No 9112-03 which was
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seconded by Councilmember Jones. During discussion, Councilmember
Sokol reported that he had discussed some of staging area with a
design team this afternoon during a meeting with the contractors
and the Department of Ecology on the partnering process. Since
there were no objections, to Councilmember Sokol taking part in the
vote, he remained in the Chambers. The motion passed unanimously
by voice vote.
Findings:
1.
The city of Port Townsend Public Works Department has applied
for a conditional use permit to establish accessory parking
and staging area during the construction of the secondary
wastewater treatment plant on Lots 1-8, Block 19 of the
California Addition to the city of Port Townsend, along with
the abutting 52nd street right-of-way. The subject property
is located within the R-IA zone.
2.
The proposed site is currently used for agriculture and
pasture lands, and is surrounded by city streets: to the
north is graveled 53rd street; to the south is platt:ed and
undeveloped 52nd street; to the west is developed Landes
street; and to the east is developed Kuhn Street. The ::;ite is
located wi thin a neighborhood which is generally residE~ntial,
wi th the wastewater treatment plant, the proposed trE~atment
plant expansion site, and the Public Works Offices located
across Kuhn street to the east.
3.
The Port Townsend Municipal Code section 17.16.010 (use
tables) does not specify a use classification for acc;essory
parking and staging area for construction projects. TJle code
does allow temporary buildings and structures, and public
utility installations in all zones with a conditional use
permit. Water and sewage treatment plants and water towers
are also allowed in the R- IA zone with a conditional use.
Automobile parking, operated in conjunction with a p~nnitted
use, is allowed outright in all zones.
On December 13,1991, Jack and Carolyn Guiher entered into a
agreement with the City of Port Townsend, allowing the city
use of Block 19 between March 1, 1992, and March 314' 1994,
wi th the option of extending that time period if necel"sary.
4.
5.
The construction of the secondary wastewater treatmenit plant
has already been reviewed and approved by the City Council
during the previous reviews under the state Environmental
Policy Act (SEPA)I the Shorelines Master Program and ~~e city
of Port Townsend Conditional Use process. The City Council
approved the conditional use permit and Shoreline Development
Permit on October 2, 1990. The City Council extended the
Conditional Use Permit expiration date at its meet,ing of
January 21, 1992; a building permit must be received :êor the
project prior to October 2,1993.
The City Council also approved with conditions a setback and
lot coverage variance request for the construction of the
secondary wastewater treatment plant on October 2,1990.
6.
7.
Pursuant to SEPAl the city Council has previously issued an
environmental determination on the proposed construc1:ion of
the secondary wastewater treatment plant. A Determina'tion of
Non-Significance (DNS) was issued in November 1987.
Subsequently, the City Council issued a mi~tigated
determination for the addendum and technical report (March
1990) and supplement (August 1990). A DNS was also issued for
the proposed parking and construction staging area on DI3cember
1991.
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8.
The parking and construction stagj,ng area was issued a
Shoreline Substantial Development pend t Exemption on December
22, 1991. The exemption was issued ~1ith the conditions that
the proponent prepare a drainage plan, and install a berm and
biofiltration grassy swale to control drainage, and revegetate
the site after the conclusion of the project.
The proposed staging area will contain five construction
trailers approximately 14 X 40 feet irt size; a shop consisting
of two additional trailers joined together by a covered area:
storage and staging areas as well as associated parking.
The applicant has submitted a site plan dated February 25,
1992, which indicates the approximate location of the proposed
uses on the site. The uses which arH likely to generate the
greatest impact on the surrounding neighbors are located at
the lowest elevations to reduce the impacts on the overall
neighborhood.
To protect the public's safety and to protect the site from
vandalism, a six-foot chain link temporary fence will be
installed along the perimeter of the site.
The contract between the contractor and the city allows
construction activities between the h<:>urs of 7 A.M. and 6 P.M.
Monday through Friday. The contrac.:or has stated that the
preferred working hours would be from 7 A.M. to 5: 30 P.M.
Monday through Thursday, allowing three days with no
construction activities. Some exceptions to the desired
working hours are expected, but genE!rally construction will
take place during a 40 hour work week and construction
activities will not begin prior to 7 A.M. or continue beyond
7 P.M.
'J;'he construction contract also reqtlires the contractor to
construct a pedestrian walkway the full length of the
treatment plant site in the Kuhn Street right-of-way before
any construction is started.
The city currently does not have plans to develop 52nd street
located directly south of the proposed project. It is likely
that this street will be developed sometime in the future for
access to residential development in the neighborhood.
The Public Works Director has statej that the construction
site for the secondary wastewateJ:' treatment plant has
insufficient area to allow necessary storage on site.
The applicant considered the Jefferson county Fairgrounds as
an alternative site for the location of the parking and
staging areas, but after further consideration a conflict with
the annual fair as well as the increased distance to the
construction site eliminated this si1::e as a location for the
proposed use. The fairgrounds site will be utilized for
construction employee parking and when appropriate for storage
of some of the larger construction materials which are not
needed on a regular basis.
The applicant has also stated that ë.llowing materials to be
stored in close proximity to the Ilroject will reduce the
overall impacts on neighboring proper1::y owners: close storage
of construction materials will increase the efficiency in the
construction schedule; thus minimizin;;J the overall cost of the
project to the public; the number of =onstruction truck trips
using Kuhn street and other streets in the vicinity will be
decreased, thereby reducing the ami)Unt of noise, dust and
vibration generated by the project.
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Conclusions:
1.
The proposed use of the subject property, developed und,er the
conditions specified herein, will not endanger the public
health or safety.
While the construction project will inevitably have a
temporary impact on the surrounding property owners, these
will be minimized by the proposed layout of the parking and
staging area. In addition, the neighborhood as a whol'9 will
benefit from the reduced traffic impacts from using this area
as compared to more distant al ternati ve sites. Becau::;e the
proposed use is temporary, under the conditions spe,cified
herein, it will not create a nuisance to the surrounding
property owners.
2.
3.
The proposed use will meet all the conditions and
specifications set forth in the R-IA zone in whic:h the
property is located.
The proposed use is a public necessity.
4.
The location and character of the use, in view of the public
necessi ty and the temporary nature of the use, and when
developed under the conditions specified herein, will be in
harmony with the area in which it is located and will be in
general conformity with the Comprehensive Plan.
In consideration of the aforementioned findings and concltlsions,
the permit is granted as conditioned:
5.
Conditions:
1.
Construction and fabrication activities (excluding office
hours) shall be limited to the hours between 7 A.M. and 7 P.M.
and shall not exceed 40 hours per week unless abutting
property owners are otherwise notified in writing at lE:!ast 24
hours in advance.
2.
To protect public safety, the applicant shall supply a
pedestrian walkway on either side of Kuhn Street which E:!xtends
the full length of the treatment plant and beyond the Public
Works Department Office before construction is started. The
walkway shall be kept clear of obstructions to provide safe
passage for pedestrians.
3.
To protect public safety, the applicant shall follow standard
safety procedures on the site and while crossing Kuhn street,
including the use of flaggers when required for t.raffic
control.
4.
Prior to use of the site, a drainage plan including u~;e of a
berm and biofiltration grassy swale must be approved by the
Public Works Department and confirmed by a certified en9ineer.
The subject site shall be restored to its pre-existin9 state
prior to final payment to the construction contractor.
Restoration shall include removing gravel, const:ruction
debris, and contaminated soils; and replacing top soil and
reseeding the site. No trees will be removed from the site.
5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
construction Contract for Wast~water ~reatment Plant.
explained the contract.
Mr Wheeler
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RESOLUTION NO 92-2C
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIl. OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING '[1HE MAYOR TO
AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION BID FOR EXPANSION OF
THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT P~NT TO IMCO
CONSTRUCTION, INC. OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON.
CQuncilmember Jones made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution
No 92-20 which was seconded by Councilmembl~r McCulloch and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
Grot,Jnd Breakinq Ceremony. Mr Wheeler n~ported the Partnering
Process is going well and invited everyone to attend a Ground
Breaking Ceremony for the Wastewater Treatment Plant on April 1,
1992, at 4:00 PM.
Resolution Formalizinq Retreqt Goals.
RESOLUTION NO 92-21
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PROJECr PRIORITIES
OF THE PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL FOR 1992.
After a brief discussion, councilmember Wolpin made a motion that
the Council adopt Resolution No 92-21 including the Stormwater
Master Program as #11 and adding "Recreatio~ Area" to Public Works
Property Acquisitions which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and
passed unanimously by voice vote.
Ordinanc~ Vacatinc¡ :portions of Landes. OxfoJ:-Çi & KQhn S~reets.
ORDINANCE NO 2291
AN ORDINANCE VACATING THOSE I'ORTIONS OF
LANDES, OXFORD AND KUHN STREETS LYING BETWEEN
BLOCKS 3 , 4 , 5 AND 6 OF THE HOORE PLACE
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PORT TOWNE.END, EXCEPT
THE SOUTHERLY PORTION OF LAN:)ES STREET
ABUTTING LOT 6 OF BLOCK 6 AND LOT 6 OF BLOCK
5; VACATING ALL INTERIOR LOT LINES OF BLOCKS
3 , 4, 5 AND 6 OF THE MOORE PLAC:~ ADDITION;
VACATING THE WEST LINES OF BLOCKS 3,4 AND 5,
AND THE EAST LINES OF BLOCKS 4,5 }ND 6 OF THE
MOORE PLACE ADDITION; ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS
TO THE STREET AND BOUNDARY LINE VA~TION; AND
ESTABLISHING AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr Grove 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 bJ' councilm.ember Sokol
and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove aga~n read the
ordinance by title. councilmember McCulloch n,ade a mot1.on ~hat the
Council adopt Ordinance No 2291 which was seco:i'lded by Counc1.1member
Sokol and passed unanimously by roll call vot.e.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Landscape co~i~t~e ~ppointments. Mr
Wheeler explained the reason for the comxn1.t.t~e and stated that
these people have volunteered to serve. CouI1c1.1member Jones made
a motion that the Council authorize the Mayo~, to send a letter of
appointment to the following volu~teers Wh:LCh. was seconded by
Councilmemher Sokol and passed unan1.mously by VO1.ce vote.
Lynne J Reid Miriam Lansdon T~res~ ~hompson
Earl Fisher Kacey Trapp V1.rg1.n1.a Rylett
Margaret Vandegrift
Wetlands and stormwater Advisory Committ~e Appointments. Mr
Wheeler explained the reason for the COl11ìtl1.ttee and state.d that
these people have volunteered to serve. councilmember Wolp1.n made
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a motion that the Council confirm the following appointments which
was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice
vote.
Kate Jenks
David Deering
Dale Bonar
Bernt Ericsen
Margaret Caro
Mike Anderson
David Reel
Georgia Murphy
Linda Newberry
Doug Simpson
Steve Hayden
Gary Jonientz
Janet Kearsley
Dixie Llewellin
Claire MorelLi.
Joe Breskin
Art Curren
John Barr
Jim Farmer
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution on Farmers Market.
RESOLUTION NO 92-22
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PORT TOWNSEND
FARMERS MARKET AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE
CITY PARKING LOT AND OTHER DESIGNATED AREAS
LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE POLICE STATION AS THE
MARKET SITE.
Mr McLerran explained the resolution. Penny Hubbard, Director of
the Farmers Market was recognized and further discussE:!d the
resolution and license agreement. After discussion including Mr
McLerran, Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the council
adopt Resolution No 92-22 which was seconded by councilmember
McCulloch and passed by voice vote with six Councilmembers voting
in the affirmative and Councilmember Sokol voting against the
motion.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Growth Management Act steering Copittee Meeting. Mayor Clise
reported that the Growth Management Act Steering Committee meeting
has been changed from March 19, 1992, to March 26,1992.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/STAFF REPORTS
Kiwanis Adopt-A-Road Pr09+am Lette+ of support.
RESOLUTION NO 92-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND SUPPORTING THE KIWANIS CLUB
APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF WASHINGTON "ADOPT-
A-HIGHWAY" PROGRAM FOR THAT SECTION OF SIMS
WAY FROM SAFEWAY TO CASTLE HILL.
Mr Wheeler explained the resolution. Councilmember Jones made a
motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 92-23 whic::h was
seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously b~r voice
vote.
Puc¡et Power Draft Memorandum of Understandinc¡. Mr Wheeler rE~ported
on the draft puget Power memorandum of understanding is moving
ahead and could be ready for action during the April 6, 1992,
Councilmeeting. Councilmember Westerman commented that the second
day of touring sites has been done and that the MOU reflec!ts all
the issues that have come up during the tours and negotisltions.
Kathryn Jenks was recognized and noted that historic trees, street
trees, native species of importance, and park trees aJce not
delineated in the MOU. Ms Jenks then stated her concern ttlat the
WAC #296-44-31719 Tree Trimming has no requirement, that it is all
"mays" and "shoulds" and is not a mandate to trim or remove trees,
but stated that she is in favor of the MOU.
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Bremerton Biosolid Dumpin9 Cont¡;:act. Mr Wh ~eler reported that the
contract has been signed by both parties anë: that the first load of
sludge was hauled yesterday. Mr Wheeler not.ed that he has met with
Jefferson county to discuss a time schedule for design and pilot
work for a sludge facility.
Agenda Items. A discussion'ensued as to what items will be on the
agenda: it was the consensus of the Counc:Ll that items be listed
that will be discussed whether action is nHcessary or not.
$treet/s~we~ Eq~ipmen~ De~onstration si9nu¡~. Mr Wheeler requested
that Councilmembers sign up for a ~itreet/Sewer Equipment
demonstration in order to understand the workings of the equipment
if they are interested. Mayor Clise encouraged participation in
the project. John Merchant, wastewater Tr,eatment Plant Operator,
invited the Councilmembers to tour the plant.
street Vendor O~dinance. Mr McLerran revieued the draft ordinance.
After discussion of wings, umbrellas, cart gize, street hawking and
permit fees, it was the consensus of the Council to consider this
ordinance April 6, 1992.
Conditioflal Use ~ermit fQr Paula Amell. After a brief discussion,
this item was delayed until the March 30,1992, meeting.
Ch,iuese Garden~. Councilmember Camfield reported that she and
Kathryn Jenks had attended the state Park; Commission meeting in
Longview in which the chinese Gardens were (Üassified as "natural".
EDC A9re~ment foJ; servj.çe~. Mr Grove reported that the EDC
Agreement for Services on the desks tonigt.t is basically the same
as last year and suggested that the Financ4~ committee review it at
their meeting on March 23, 1992.
Ga~bage Elate Increase. Mr Grove reported that there is a hearing
before the county Commissioners on March ;:3, 1992, at 10:30 AM on
a proposed increase on the tipping fee at the Jefferson County
Landfill that represents about a 51% increase. It would mean a
rate increase of about 23% for garbage se]~ices to city residents
to reflect the additional cost.
Wat~+lioe Bre~k. Mr Grove reported that 1~here was minimal damage
to the Clerk-Treasurer's Office and that no permanent records were
lost when water flooded through the ceiling from the restrooms
upstairs after the change in preSsure causE!d by the waterline break
in the street. Mr Wheeler reported that the waterline break in
Water Street in front of city Hall on Friday was not the mainline
but an abandoned tap off of the mainline going over to the Pope
Marine area.
ci ty Dock. Mr Wheeler reported that we a:re in final negotiations
with the engineer and some work has beer:. started on dovetailing
some things with the Jackson Bequest.
Parkin9 Infractions Durin<¡J Festivals. Mayor Clise referred the
issue of parking during festivals to the Pelice/Fire/Animal Control
Committee to set a policy.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 9P Prosecuting ser~ices for 19~.
RESOLUTION NO 92-24
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ~YOR TO EXECUTE
AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSO~r COUNTY FOR
PROSECUTORIAL SERVICES FOR THE YEAR 1992.
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Mr McLerran explained the resolution. After a brief discussion
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Counc.1.1member McCulloch made a motion that the Council adopt
Resolution No 92-24 which was seconded by Councilmember We~sterman
and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Ordinance Increasing Salary Maximums.
ORDINANCE NO 2292
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND WAGES
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1992.
Mr Grove explained the ordinance and read it by title. Council-
member Camfield 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 ordinance by title. Councilmember Camfield made a
motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2292 which was sleconded
by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by roll call
vote.
Resolution Designating ADA Coordinator.
RESOLUTION NO 92-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND DESIGNATING THE AMERICANS
WITH DISABILITIES ACT COORDINATOR.
Mr Grove explained the resolution. councilmember Jones made a
motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 92-25 whiçh was
seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice
vote.
Resolution on utility Rate and City Fees and Charges Revie{/z.
RESOLUTION NO 92-26
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A REVIEW OF UTILITY
RATES AND CITY FEES AND CHARGES NO LESS THAN
ONCE EVERY TWO YEARS.
Mr Wheeler explained the resolution. Councilmember Owsley made a
motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 92-26 which was
seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice
vote.
Child Care Ordinance Public Hearing Set. Councilmember Wolpin made
a motion that the Council set a Public Hearing for the Child Care
Ordinance on April 6, 1992, which was seconded by Councilmember
McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Clise recessed the meeting into Executive Session to discuss
the acquisition of real estate including Dennis McLerran, David
Grove, and Robert Wheeler at 12:28 AM. The meeting was reconvened
at 1:15 AM.
RECESS
Mayor Clise recessed the meeting until 7:00 PM on March 31, 1992,
at 1:15 AM.
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MINUTES OF THE RÊGUL~SESSIQN-QE_~~CH-L~,-l~~~,-Gen~.
MINUTES OF THE CONTINUED SESSION OF MARCH 17, 1992
The City Council of the City of Port To1Mnsend met in continued
session this Thirty-First day of March 1992, at 7:00 PM in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor John clise presiding.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Jean Camfield, Vern Jones,
Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley, Robert Sokol, Sheila Westermàn and
Cindy Wolpin. Also present were Clerk-Tre~surer David Grove~ City
Attorney Dennis McLerran, and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler.
PUBLIC FORUM
Impact Fees. Mayor Clise explained that this is an informal
session and requested that the Councilmem1~rs sit with the Public
rather than at their usual desks. Membe:::-s of the Port Townsend
School Board were also present to hear the discussion and
testimony. Mr Wheeler and Bob Wubbena, Economic and Engin~ering
Services, Inc, gave a presentation on the :1eed for Impact Fees and
the Càpi tal Improvement Plan. Barbara Bogart, Impact Advisory
commi ttee member, explained the process ~:hat the Committee went
through to arrive at their recommendation on July 26, 1991.
Various questions were discussed with Councilmembers, School Board
members, other Impact Advisory Commi tte~e members and various
members of the Public ensued about commercial versus residential
impacts, water and wastewater impact fees, storm water system) park
fees not being paid by commercial account~;, the difference i~pact
fees would make on future rate increases, user charges, affordable
housing impact fees, growth related issues:, needs of the schools,
costs of development, projected growth figllres, how these projposed
fees compare with other communities, etc.
RECESS
Mayor Clise declared a recess at 9:25 PM.
at 9:30 PM.
The meeting reconvened
UNFINISHED BUSINESE:
RESOLUTION NO 92-2E,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING rHE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE PURCH}.sE AND SALE
AGREEMENT WITH ALBERT L LEVINSKI AND BARBARA
LEVINSKI FOR THE PURCHASE OF LO']'S 1-9 OF MARY
JO ESTATES AND AUTHORIZING THE: CITY CLERK/
TREASURER TO ISSUE A WARRANT FROM THE WASTE
WATER AND STORM DRAINAGE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AS AN EARNEST MONEY
DEPOSIT.
Mr McLerran explained the resolution. Councilmember McCulloch made
a motion that the Council adopt Resolut:Lon No 92-26 which was
seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by voice
vote.
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BILLS AND CLAIMS
Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the Council approve the
following Bills and Claims which was seconded by Councilmember
Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Current Expense
street
Library
Park
Hotel/Motel
Emergency Medical Services
Water-Sewer
Equipment Rental
Total
$ 13,563.58
1,084.14
2,262.57
1,899.16
625.00
111.73
16,917.69
784.79
$ 37,248.66
COMMITTEE REPORTS/STAFF REPORTS
Joint Hearing with the Planning commission. Mayor Clise reported
that the joint hearing with the Planning commission on Environ-
mentally Sensitive Areas has been rescheduled to May 13, 1992, at
7: 00 PM. Councilmember Sokol requested a draft copy of the
ordinance a couple weeks prior to the Council hearing. Bob Rickard
was recognized and explained that the Commission is holding the
joint hearing in order to get as many comments as possible and to
get as much public input as possible.
Day Care Ordinance Public Hearing. Mayor Clise announced that the
hearing on the Day Care Ordinance has been postpone until April 20,
1992.
Police/Fire/Animal Control. Councilmember Sokol set a meeting of
the committee for April 2,1992, at 1:30 PM in the Council chambers
to discuss festival parking and county/city basic and advance life
support.
Parks/Property. Councilmember Camfield set a meeting of the
Committee for April 14, 1992, at 5:00 PM to discuss the carousel.
Street/storm Drainage/Light. councilmember Owsley reported that
the Committee had met and discussed the Peter Simpson project and
the trees involved and recommended that they abide by the Public
Works Plan as it is, even though the trees will be cut. Council-
member Jones had not participated due to a relationship to one of
the attorneys involved many years ago.
Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Wolpin made a motion that
one of the mitigating measures on the Bay vista II proposal should
be amended to include a mitigating measure that the Public Works
Department has to approve the work that is done on the bulkhead
which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by
voice vote.
Groundbreaking Ceremony. Mr Wheeler reminded Council of the
Groundbreaking Ceremony on April 1,1992, at 4:00 PM for the Waste
Water Treatment Plant with a barbecue around 5:00 PM.
Friends of City Dock. Mr Wheeler announced the receipt of a
$15,000.00 Grant from Coastal Zone Management 3068 Funds for the
project.
puget Power Memorandum of Understanding. Mr Wheeler reported that
puget Power will not be ready as they are still making
determinations on how they should proceed. If they decide to go
ahead, a SEPA review by the Legislative/Environmental Committee
will be necessary before it can be approved by council. No more
trees will be cut until the agreement is signed.
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council Meeting Ad Hoc Committee. Councilmember Wolpin set meeting
of the Committee for April 15, 1992, at 5:00 PM to discuss the
length of Council Meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Clise declared the meeting
adjourned at 10:05 PM.
Mayor
Attest: ~ ~
Clerk-Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 6, 1992
The city Council of the city of Port ~?ownsend met in regular
session this sixth day of April, 1992, a1: 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 Sok.)l, Sheila Westerman and
cindy Wolpin. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, City
Attorney Dennis McLerran, city Planner Dave Robison and Public
Works Director Robert Wheeler.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW CITY BMPLOYEE
Mr Wheeler introduced Janet Kearsley, Assistant Water Quality /
Treatment Specialist.
AGENDA
After a brief discussion, Councilmember Camfield made a motion that
the two hearings scheduled on the Consent Agenda be set for May 4,
1992, which was seconded by Councilmenber Wolpin and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
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