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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/17/1992 60 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 3,1992, Cont. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION street Vendor Ordinance. Councilmember Wolpin questioned if an application under the street vendor ordinance has been submitted. Mr Hildt responded that the fee has been paid and the permit will be processed after receipt of a clarification from the property owner and insurance requirements. Union Wharf. Councilmember Camfield questioned who is responsible if something happens at Union Wharf. Mayor Clise responded t:hat he has spoken to the Fire Chief regarding concerns for the condition and access to the wharf. Mr Hildt responded that the City o~ms the portions over City rights-of-way in Taylor and Front St~reets; Jefferson County has certain portions of lots acquired through tax defaul ts; the Department of Natural Resources has jurisdiction outside of the harbor line; and that exactly who owns the structure is probably a legal problem. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Council ber Jones made a motion to adjourn which was seconded by Co cil er Sokol and passed unanimously by voice vote at 11:38 Attest: - ayor ~~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 17, 1992 The city Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this Seventeenth day of August, 1992, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor John M C1ise presidin9. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Jean Camfield, Vern Jones, Robert Sokol, Sheila Westerman and Cindy Wolpin. Council:members Julie McCulloch and Norma Owsley were excused. Also present were Deputy City Treasurer Vera Franz, City Attorney Dennis McLerran, Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt, PlannE~r Rick Sepler, Police Chief Jim Newton and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler. PROCLAMATION Mayor Clise proclaimed August 18, 1992, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Ed Merrill day in honor of his efforts in the repair of the time/ temperature clock at 1239 Water Street. PUBLIC HEARING ANNOUNCEMENTS street Vacation Application -Port of Port Townsend (Continued from July 20. 1992). Mayor Clise announced that this hearing will not be held this night and will be continued indefinitely. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 17,1992, Cont. Rosewind Planned unit Development (Continued from July 20. 1992). Mayor Clise stated that there is not a quorum present to vote on this issue since Councilmembers Camfield and Wolpin have removed themsel ves from participation. On the advise of the City At1:orney, Councilmember Jones made a motion that this public hearing be - continued until September 8, 1992, which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and passed unanimously by voice vote. Variance Application -Michael Kelly (Continued from March 3,1992). Mr Hildt noted that a letter has been received from Mr Kelly requesting that this variance application be withdrawn so it will not be heard this night. PUBLIC COMMENTS John Ebner was recognized and urged the Mayor not to agree with the State levied Non Compliance Order on the water system until it is fully understood. Mr Ebner then stated that he wants to Bign up for curbside recycling right now and that he has been told that the bins are not available as the re-order has not been received by Superior Refuse and cannot start until they arrive. Mayor Clise responded that the recycling bins are supplied by Superior Refuse through their contract with the city. Mayor Clise also stat.~d that the city is not lightly entering into any compliance order but is under order by the State to comply to Federal law regardinq water filtration. Councilmember Westerman stated that she will look into the recycling problem and will have an answer tomorrow aftE~rnoon. Bernie Arthur was recognized and commented on the discussion of a Council representative to ,the Tourist Advisory Board at the last Councilmeeting. Mayor Clise responded that this appointment will be addressed later in the meeting by Councilmember Camfield. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following i-tems on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember So}ml and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the Minutes for July 6 and July 15, 1992, as'iritten without reading. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: Current Expense Street Library Park Hotel/Motel Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvement 1992 WWTP Construction 1992 City Dock Reconstruction Community Development Block Grant Water-Sewer Storm and Surface Water Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Total $ 43,489.68 6,472.22 600.33 463.37 18,752.00 1,314.54 25,000.00 554,086.83 152,410.40 2,067.29 202,704.52 5,582.56 8,052.01 417.70 $1,028,738.64 Communications: A letter dated July 24, 1992, to Councilmember Westerman from Robert Spafford suggesting amending the city codes for low- income/disabled utility rates was copied for Council and r ~ferred to the Water/Sewer Committee. 61 62 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION 0]<' AUGUST 17, 1992, Cont. A memorandum dated July 27,1992, from Bob Black opposing variance 9205-01 was copied for Council and referred to the Public Hearing. A letter dated July 28, 1992, to Mayor Clise from Margaret Lee stating her thoughts on preservation of the Pink House was copied for Council and referred to the Parks/Property Committee. A letter dated July 29, 1992, from David Goldsmith, Jefferson County Director of Community Services, reporting on progress being made on Countywide Planning Policies was copied for Council. A letter dated July 29,1992, from Thomas Foley urging approval of the Rosewind Planned Unit Development was copied for Council and referred to the Public Hearing. A letter dated July 30,1992, from Rick Erickson in support of the Rosewind Development was copied for Council and referred to the Public Hearing. A letter dated July 30,1992, from Terry Chambers in support of the Rosewind project was copied for Council and referred to the Public Hearing. A letter dated July 31,1992, from Wayne Bleier urging support for the Rosewind Co-housing Project was copied for Council and referred to the Publ~c Hearing. A letter received July 31,1992, to Editor, The Leader, from Robert Gibson opposing the Environmentally Sensitive Areas Ordinance was copied for Council. A note dated August 3, 1992, from John Sudlow with an article written by Emmitt Watson, The Times Columnist, entitled "Popular Bike Cops Help stop the Cycle of Crime" was copied for Council and referred to the Police/Fire Animal Control Committee. A letter dated August 4, 1992, from David and Susan Ross, purchasers of the Inn Deering, requesting that the business license be transferred to them was copied for Council and referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee A letter dated August 4,1992, from Michael A Kelly requesting that his Variance Application 9104-01 be terminated at this time was copied for Council and referred to the Public Hearing. A letter dated August 6,1992, from Robert Alford, superintendent, Port Townsend School District, stating that at the present time, the District does not seek impact fees under the Growth Management Act was copied for Council. A copy of "A Tourism Development, Management and Marketing Plan for Port Townsend and Jefferson County" prepared for the City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County by the tourism Marketing Steering Committee was copied for Council on August 7, 1992. A letter from Richard K Call requesting changes in the sewer rate calculation was copied for Council on August 11,1992, and referred to the Public Works Director. A letter dated August 12,1992, from Del Graham objecting to door- to-door-solicitations was copied for Council. A letter dated August 13, 1992, from John Clise to Dan Cushman, Division of Property Management, Department of General Administration, stating that the City is interested in purchasing a 5 acre parcel declared surplus by the Department of Agriculture was copied for Council and referred to New Business. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 17, 1992, Coni:. A letter dated August 13, 1992, from Ellen J poitevin petitioning for a Loading Zone in front of her business and noting problems with a neighboring business's loading zone was copied for Council and referred to the Street/Storm Drainage/Light Committee. This concludes the Consent Agenda. PUBLIC HEARING street Vacation Application No 9204-03 -Leinback (Continued from June 15. 1992). Mr Hildt reviewed the history of this application and a memorandum from Assistant Planner Darlene Bloomfield recommending denial. Mayor Clise opened the hearing to the Public. Paul Kaase was recognized and explained that they want to remodel an old structure and requested that the vacation be left open. There being no further testimony, Mayor Clise closed the hearing to the Public and turned to the Council for disposition. After discussion including Mr McLerran, Councilmember Camfield :made a motion to postpone action on this street vacation for a twelve month period which was seconded by Councilmember Wolpin. Mr Kaase stated that he will do whatever is needed. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance Correcting Child Care Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO 2313 AN ORDINANCE CORRECTING AN INADVERTENT CLERICAL ERROR FOUND IN ORDINANCE NO 2299 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF CHILD DAY CARE FACILITIES. Mr Sepler explained the ordinance. Ms Franz read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Sokol 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. Ms Franz again read the ordinance by title. councilmember Jones made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2313 which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and passed unanimously by roll call vote. STAFF REPORT Environmental Determination on Port-a-Pottv at Port. Mr Sepler explained the recommendations of the Planning and Building Department staff for port-a-potty dumping and cleaning facilities connecting to the existing boat sewage pumpout at the fuel dock in the Port of Port Townsend Marina. Councilmember Wolpin made a motion that the Council make a determination of non-significance for the above which was seconded by Councilmember Camfie!ld and passed unanimously by voice vote. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Clise reported that he is working on some docume~nts to explain how the city is financed as well as rate informa1:ion as simply as possible. Mayor Clise stated that Councilmember Wolpin has been working very hard on this issue. 63 64 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OJ? AUGUST 17, 1992, Cont. COMMITTEE REPORTS/S'I'AFF REPORTS Carousel License Agreement. RESOLUTION NO 92-86 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PORT TOWNSEND CAROUSEL ASSOCIATION AND AUTHORIZING A ONE YEAR LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF THE POPE MARINE PARK AS THE SITE OF THE "CAROUSEL OF THE OLYMPIC SEA" ON A TRIAL BASIS. Councilmember Camfield explained the resolution. Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 92-86 which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman. After discussion, the motion passed unanimously by voice vote. council Budget Policy Retreat. It was the consensus of the Council that the retreat be set for all day on September 17,1992, at the Discovery View Apartments; and the expected process to be followed was discussed. Street/Storm Drainage/Light. Councilmember Jones set a meeting of the Committee for September 1, 1992, at 5:00 PM to meet with the Tree and Brushing Committee. Pink House. Councilmember Camfield set a meeting of the Committee for August 26, 1992, at 7:00 PM at the Library to discuss future disposition of the house. Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Wolpin set a meeting of the Committee for August 31, 1992, at 5:00 PM to discuss the SEPA checklist for seaview Sewer and the biosolids/septage program. Community Services. Councilmember Westerman set a meeting of the Committee for August 24, 1992, at 5:00 PM to discuss public communications. Environmentally Sensitive Areas Ordinance. Mr Hildt reported that the Planning Commission has completed their recommendations on the Environmentally Sensitive Areas Ordinance. A special meeting for a public hearing on the ordinance was set for September 28,1992. Safe Drinking Water Act. Mr Wheeler reported on what is being done on the National level with the Safe Drinking Water Act and what the City is faced with in the Surface Water Treatment Rule. Water Conservation. Mr Wheeler reported that the fish hatchery requested release of water in the Big Quilcene River on Friday, which means that we were not able to take our full allotment of water from the river and we are now starting to use storage water. Biosolids/Composting System. Mr Wheeler reported that the City has received verbal notification that we are eligible for the award of hardship grant monies for the biosolids/composting system. This means that the grant has been increased from $1.1 million to $1.7 million which brings to total for all the present projects to $8.2 million. Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mr Wheeler reported that the contractor is moving along well on the construction of the wastewater treatment plant and that the substantial completion date has been changed from September to July. Development Review. Mr Wheeler noted that there have been 353 items reviewed by the development review group over the past 7 months and that the group is showing consistency in the reviews we did not previously have. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 17, 1992, Cont. Litigation and Code Enforcement. Mr McLerran reported that his office has. been very busy with litigation cases and several code enforcement issues. Real Estate Purchases. Mr McLerran reported that the purchase of property from Lee Wilburn has been closed, a purchase for storm drainage closed this week that was authorized in 1991, and others are being worked on. Loading Zone. Mr McLerran also noted that the letter from Ms poitevin regarding the loading zone problem is going to be worked on by himself and the Police Chief. Footnotes from Mr Hildt. Mr Hildt noted appreciation for work done on code enforcement by the City Attorney from the Planning Department. Mr Hildt requested the Legislative/Environmental Committee to meet on the Forest Practices Application from Yesberger. Councilmember Wolpin responded that this can be discussed at the meeting set for August 31, 1992. Wetlands Stormwater Advisory Committee. Mr Wheeler noted that the Wetlands Stormwater Advisory Committee (WETSWAC) had a show at the Jefferson County Fair that was well received. NEW BUSINESS Resolution Authorizing Contract with Black Bear Systems. RESOLUTION NO 92-87 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO CONTRACT WITH BLACK BEAR SYSTEMS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPUTER-BASED INFORMATION AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM FOR THE PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT. Mr Hildt explained the resolution. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 92-87 which was seconded by Councilmember Wolpin and passed unanimously by voice vote. Resolution Authorizing Property Purchase (Gateway Forestl. Mr Hildt explained that a formal resolution is not necessary for the Council to authorize this purchase of surplus property from the Washington State Department of General Administration near the SR 20 corridor. After further explanation by Mr Hildt, Councilmember Wolpin made a motion that the Council allow staff to entE~r into negotiations for the acquisition of this parcel of land which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Ordinance Authorizing Loan to City Dock Construction Fund. ORDINANCE NO 2315 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LOAN OF THE SUM OF $150,000 FROM THE STORM AND SURFACE WATER FUND TO THE 1992 CITY DOCK RE-CONSTRUCTION FUND AND PROVIDING FOR REPAYMENT. Mr Wheeler explained the ordinance. Ms Franz 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 65 66 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 17,1992, Cont. voice vote. Ms Franz again read the ordinance by title. Council- member Westerman made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2315 which was seconded by Councilrnember Camfield and passed unanimously by roll call vote. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION Representative to Tourism Coordinating Council. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the Council appoint Councilmember Owsley to the Tourism Coordinating Council which was seconded by Councilmember Jones. After a brief discussion, the motion passed by voice vote with four Councilmembers voting in the affirmative and Councilmember Sokol voting against the motion. Fence at Adams and Water Streets. A brief discussion of the poor condition of the fence on the property at the corner of Adams and Water Streets ensued. Mr McLerran stated that he may be able to deal with it. Maritime Collection at the Library. Councilmember Westerman reported that someone at the Library is working on a grant to expand the maritime collection. It was the consensus of the Council that the Mayor write a letter in support of the grant application. Street Cart Vending. In response to a question, Mr Hildt reported that the last item to be completed for one of the street cart vending businesses is insurance, which should be verified very soon. A brief discussion of ordinance enforcement ensued. Sidewalk Tours Sandwichboard Insurance. A brief discussion of the insurance requirement for sandwichboard signs ensued in which a greater liability to the city if the requirement is lowered was acknowledged. Fort Worden Advisory Committee. Councilmember Camfield announced that she has been appointed to the Fort Worden Advisory Committee and will be attending the first meeting on August 19, 1992, at noon. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Clise recessed the meeting into Executive Session to discuss litigation including Vera Franz, Dennis McLerran, and Michael Hildt at 9:00 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 9:20 PM. ADJOURNMENT There being no further adjourned at 9:20 PM. ., declared the meeting . Mayor Attest: ;LJ~ Clerk-Treasurer I I I 67 I I I 68 I I I 69 I I I 70 I I I 71 I I I 72 I I I 73 I I I 74 I I I