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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/07/1992 136 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 16, 1992, Cont. Owsley made a motion that the Council adopt ordinanc~ No 232¿: which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanlmously by roll call vote. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION Staff Party for the City. Mayor Clise suggested that a party be held at Public Works after working hours on December 17, 1992. It was the consensus of the Council to go ahead with plans. Cable TV Committee. Councilmember Sokol requested an update on the work being done by the Cable TV Committee. Mayor Clise røported that the last he had heard was that the Committee is continuing to work and seems to be pleased with the progress being made. Bus stop at 9th and Sheridan. Councilmember Jones reporte!d that there is a bus stop at Jefferson General Hospital at 9th and Sheridan with no crosswalk and requested that Public Works look at painting a crosswalk. A brief discussion of the area ensued. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Councilmember Jones made a motion to adjourn at 10:26 PM which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and passed unanimously by voice vo Attest: " M~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 7, 1992 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this Seventh day of December, 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 . , , Julle McCulloch, Norma Owsley, Robert Sokol Sheila Westerman and '. , Clndy Wolpln. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt and Public Work~ Director Robert Wheeler. PUBLIC COMMENTS Kathryn Jenks was recognized and gave a history of "Townsend Meadows" from when it was a horse pasture to current use as a dump site by Nordland Construction and noted the complaint she has filed. Ms Jenks requested that Mr Johnson be asked, aga.in, to remove the sod from around the Fir trees, a time limit be set for removal of the debris, soil samples be taken, and that no further degradation take place. Etta Roth was recognized and stated that it is a very sad 1:ragedy that the once beautiful pasture has become a dump si'te and questioned if personal property rights included the right 1:0 make your property a private dump. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 7, 1992, Con1:. Loli ta Lekha, Coordinator of the Jefferson County Domestic Violence Planning project, was recognized and reported on the program being put together by the community. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the Minutes for October 5, 1992, as written without reading. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: Current Expense Street Library Park Hotel/Motel Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvement Waste Water Treatment Plant City Dock Reconstruction FAUS Construction Project Water-Sewer Storm and Surface Water Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Total $ 90,169.70 5,875.92 6,604.72 712.35 263.19 2,287.42 2,574.13 423,068.72 258.10 624.94 109,814.53 5,603.39 5,406.46 283.30 $ 653,546.87 Const Approval of Appointment: Phil Johnson to the Historic Preservation commission Approval of Re-appointments: Liz Smith to the Historic Preservation Commission; term to expire December 31, 1995. cindy Thayer to the Planning Commission; December 31,1996. term to expire Adoption of Resolution: Bid Award: Biosolids composting Equipment RESOLUTION NO 92-111B A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORI ZING THE MAYOR TO AWARD BIDS FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASES FOR THE BIOSOLIDS/COMPOSTING FACILITY SITE. Communications: A memorandum dated October 29, 1992, from Stan Finkelstein, Executive Director, Association of Washington Cities, enclosing a overview of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 was copied for Council. A letter of support dated November 11, 1992, from John M Clise to Jim Westall, President, Skookum Educational Services, was copied for Council. A letter dated November 11, 1992, from Lorraine Kirsch reporting that it appears that the remnants of Bill's Tire Store have been dumped in the acreage on San Juan south the Catholic Cemetery was copied for Council. 13~7 138 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 7, 1992, Cont. A letter dated November 15,1992, from William L Short requesting permission to cut all city trees adjoining his property on Lots 9 through 17 on umatilla Street was copied for Council and referred to the Public Works for the Tree and Brushing Committee. A letter dated November 19, 1992, from Timothy D Witten, Program Coordinator, PT Free Wheels, requesting $2,300 for liability insurance was copied for Council and referred to the Finance Committee. A Complaint Sheet dated November 23, 1992, from Kathryn Jenks regarding the dumping of Les Schwab Tire Store Building at "Townsend Meadows" was copied for Council. A Notice of Appeal of Decision of the Director of the Planning and Building Department, City of Port Townsend, dated November 30, 1992, from Edgar and Patricia Sullivan regarding the construction of a fence within 200 feet of the shoreline was copied for Council. A letter dated November 25, 1992, from Martin CRowe, Housing Program Director, enclosing a proposed Change Order to their Professional Services Agreement under the Community Development Block Grant "Planning Only Grant" was copied for Council and referred to New Business. A letter dated November 30, 1992, from Jim Inman, enclosing an article, "Bureaucracy busters" from US News and World Report, November 30, 1992, was copied for Council. A letter dated December 1, 1992, from Michael Hildt, Director, Planning and Building Department, to Erwin P Jones, Jr, Attorney at Law, regarding the Appeal of Mr and Mrs Edgar Sullivan concerning completeness of application for design review for a proposed fence at 1019 Water Street was copied for Council. This concludes the Consent Agenda. PUBLIC HEARING Ordinance 2321 -Interim Controls on Shoreline Areas. Councilmember McCulloch explained the history of the ordinance. Mayor Clise opened the hearing to the Public. Etta Roth was recognized, thanked Council for the work on the ordinance and recommended its passage. Judy D'Amore was recognized and supported the interim ordinance. Laurette Gilbert was recognized, thanked Council for passing the ordinance before and supported its passage again. Mike Kennedy was recognized and voiced support for the ordinance. Kitty Reithe1, Board Chairman of the Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building was recognized, thanked Council for their concern for the future of the Marine Trades Industry and spoke in favor of the ordinance. Bud Kannenberg was recognized and spoke in favor of the ordinance in order to preserve the public interest and keep Port Townsend marine oriented. Carol Hasse was recognized, thanked Council for their work on the Shorelines Amendment and spoke in support of the ordinance. David Thompson was recognized and commended Council for their courage to adopt this ordinance. Lucile Sheffel was recognized and wholeheartedly endorsed the ordinance. Gue Pilon was recognized and commended Council for the interim ordinance. Laura Martin was recognized and supported the interim controls ordinance. Kathy Butler was recognized and supported extending the interim ordinance. Syl via Platt was recognized and supported the ordinance. Paul Boyer was recognized and supported the ordinance. Bob Rickard was recognized and supported the interim ordinance and discussed the waiting period fqr. tl1e effèctiv.e date. öf an ordiqance and suggested that qfq1n~nc~S t.ak~ effect. when the vote 1S t~Í1f.en. 'f}1~re bE;t.tn~ hp further test1mony, Mayor-Clise ciosed the hearirtg to H\ê pJhllc anCl turned to the Council for disposition. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 7, 1992, Coni:. ORDINANCE NO 2325 AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO ZONING, AMENDING ORDINANCE 2321 TO EXTEND THE INTERIM CONTROLS FOR CERTAIN SHORELINE AREAS OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD, ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Wolpin and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. Council:member McCulloch made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2325 with the date of May 31,1993, which was seconded by Councilmember Wolpin. After discussion, the motion passed by roll call vote with six Councilmembers voting in the affirmative and Councilmember Owsley voting against the motion. Councilmember Westerman was excused at 7:40 PM. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Clise explained his letter to Joy Goodrich, President, Port Hadlock Chamber of Commerce, is to try to spell out the water si tuation relati ve to Port Hadlock and that the City is not attempting to control the growth or direction of development in the Hadlock area by its water policy. Mayor Clise reminded Council that there is a staff potluck Christmas Party on December 17, 1992, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Porter Farmhouse and they are invited to attend. COMMITTEE REPORTS/STAFF REPORTS North Sound Bank. State Environmental Policy Act Checklist. Councilmember Wolpin discussed the recommendations for the: State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Checklist for the North Sound Bank and made a motion that the Council adopt the following mitigations, and make a mitigated determination of non-signif icance for the North Sound Bank. SEPA Checklist which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice votE~. A. 1. Earth To mitigate possible soil and water erosion hazards from the proposal, the applicant shall incorporated erosion and sediment control measures contained in the Stormwater Manual to control the rate of runoff from the construction site. Such measures shall include the use of silt fencing and sediment ponds during grading, di version ditches, staging areas, etc., to retard and divert stormwater so that it will not create sedimentation in existing catch basins or drainage courses. The contractor shall maintain and improve f:!rosion control measures on the site during grading and construction, and shall, at the completion of the project, remove all temporary erosion control measures. B. 2. Air To mitigate adverse air impacts due to dust during dry weather, construction areas shall be watered to suppress dust. In order to reduce potential surface and ground water contamination, chemical dust suppressants shall not be used. C. 3. Water To mitigate the impact on storm runoff the applicants shall submit a final drainage plan prepared by a licensed civil engineer for approval by the City Engineer prior to .grading and clearing of building permit approval. The final plan shall detail the design, construction and maintenance 139 140 9. J. K. lO. L. 11. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 7, 1992, Cont. provisions of the stormwater syst:em including the vegetation for the detention pond; the type, number and placement of oil water separators and any necessary conveyance facilities. The detention pond shall be sized according to the 1992 Department of Ecology Technical Manual of Stormwater Management for the puget Sound. 4. A best effort shall be made to limit, as much as reasonably possible, the use of herbicides and pesticides on the subject site. D. 5. Plants A final landscaping plan shall be submitted and approved by the Planning and Building Director prior to issuance of a building permit. The plan shall be similar to the preliminary plan submitted as Exhibit E with improvements to: 1. Conform to the provisions of 17.30 Port Townsend Municipal Code; Improve landscaping of the "wet" pond stormwater detention pond based on the 1992 Department of Ecology Technical Manual of Stormwater Management of the puget Sound; and Selection of drought tolerant plant species to conserve irrigation water. 2. 3. E. Animals No mitigation F. Energy and Natural Resources No mitigation G. 6. Environmental Health No chemical dust suppressants shall be used on the site. H. Noise No mitigation I. 7. Land and Shoreline Use The use of the flexzone in the SR20 corridor for the purposes of signage, pedestrian walkways, and landscaping shall be maintained on a continual basis by the proponent. 8. All buildings shall comply with the Port Townsend Municipal Code including the parking and landscaping requirements of Section 17.30, the use restrictions set forth in Section 17.16, and setback requirements set forth in Section 17.20. The applicant shall receive a puget Power Easement Consent of Use Permit prior to issuance of a building permit. Housing No mitigation Aesthetics All exterior service elements such as garbage receptacles or mechanical equipment for building or storage areas shall be placed underground or away from pedestrian walks, preferably toward the rear of buildings, and screened with physical barriers or landscaping. Light and Glare Shielding shall be used on all exterior lighting to mitigate light and glare from affecting road or surrounding uses. Lighting shall De designed to provide safe and secure operation of vehicles, with care given to provide lighting that enhances pedestrian safety along Sims Way, access roads, and pathways. I I I I I I M. 12. N. 13. o. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. P. 19. Q. 20. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 7, 1992, Con.t. Recreation To mitigate the increased need for facilitating pedestrian travel in the area, the applicant shall construct a trail from the northwest corner of the site as indicated on the suhmitted landscaping plan. In addition, the trail shall continue along the western border of LaSalle street (proposed to be changed to North Sound Way) to the sims Way right-of-way. Historical and Cultural Preservation To mitigate potential impacts to archeological resources. which may be discovered during excavation, work shall be stopped if such materials are discovered and the State Historic Preservation Office be contacted immediately. Transportation To mitigate hazardous traffic flows behind the existing" Honda Shop and proposed project, the proponent shall provide signage at the northern property line to prevent unauthorized use of LaSalle Street. The proposed streetscape improvements (bus turnout, curb and gutter, landscaping area, signage etc.) shall be installed to be consistent with the planned future widening of the SR 20, as per the Gateway Development Plans recommendations, as approved by the Department of Transportation. The proposed bus pullout shall be designed in accordance with state and local transit standards. The eastern access point shall allow ingress only and. shall allow access for western bound (leaving the city) t:raffic only. The parking lot shall be signed and directional arrows shall be painted and maintained on parking lot surfacing to indicate circulation patterns~ One-way traffic (from west to east) shall be indicated in the parking lot in front of the bank with directional arrows and signs prohibiting entrance into the lot from the eastern end; "DO NOT ENTER" signs shall be installed to prohibit access to the eastern ingress point for east bound traffic. Public Services To mitigate the lack of fire protection services at the proposed site, fire hydrants shall be installed as indicated on the "Grading, Water, Sewer Plan" dated 11/3/92. Utilities To mitigate the lack of adequate sewer service, the applicant shall extend an 8-inch in diameter sewer line from an existing line located approximately 230 feet to the east of the property line to the site, and shall acquire private easement from the adjacent property owners to the east to allow the installation and maintenance of the sewer line. The Public Works Director shall review and approve the location and installation of the sewer line extension and subsequent easement prior to issuance of a building permit. Cunningham Rezone. State Environmental Policy Act Checklist. Councilmember Wolpin discussed the recommendations for thE~ State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Checklist for the Cunningham Rezone and made a motion that the Council adopt the following mitigations, and make a mitigated determination of non-significance for the Cunningham Rezone S~~~ Checklist which was seconded by Councilmember Jones. After discussion, including Margot Nitzsche representing the proponent, the motion passed unanimously by voice vote. 141 142 K. 3. L. M. N. O. P. Q. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 7, 1992, Cont. A. Earth No mitigation B. Air No mitigation C. 1. Water To mitigate the impact on storm runoff the applicant shall submi t a drainage plan for approval by the City Engineer. The final plan shall detail a stormwater infiltration system to accommodate the run~off from the existing and proposed impervious surfaces as provided for in Chapter 16 (drainage) of the Port Townsend Municipal Code. D. Plants No mitigation E. Animals No mitigation F. Energy and Natural Resources No mitigation G. Environmental Health No mitigation H. Noise No mitigation Land and Shoreline Use The parking plan shall comply with Section 17.30 (parking) of the Port Townsend Municipal code including placement of the required parking spaces and access aisles. I. 2. J. Housing No mitigation Aesthetics All service elements such as garbage receptacles or mechanical equipment for building or storage areas shall be placed away from pedestrian walks, preferably toward the rear of buildings, and screened with physical barriers or landscaping. Light and Glare No mitigation Recreation No mitigation Historical and Cultural Preservation No mitigation Transportation No mitigation Public Services No mitigation utilities No mitigation Forest Service Memorandum of Understanding. Mr Wheeler gave an update on a meeting held with the Forest Service in Olympia on December 4,1992, and the progress being made on the Memorandum of Understanding. There is a meeting scheduled for January 14,1993, at 7:00 PM at the Forest Service Office to discuss the plan with the Public. It is hoped that the Memorandum of Understanding can I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 7, 1992, Cont. be signed in February 1993. The report has been delivered 'to the Department of Health and there will probably be a meeting with them in January 1993 to discuss the plan. Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Wolpin requested that an alternate Councilmember attend their meetings on the School Site State Environmental Policy Act since Councilmember Camfield will not be able to participate. Councilmember Sokol will be the alternate for this project. The next meeting will be December 14, 1992, at 5:00 PM. Parks/Property. Councilmember Camfield reported on a meeting held at the Grange on December 2, 1992, with a group of citizens in the area of 30th and Hendricks who are working on an open space park concept for a drainage basin and hope to have a proposal for the January 18,1993, Councilmeeting. Composting/Christmas Trees. Mr Wheeler reported that a yard. waste recycling program is being worked on and there is hope that a program can be started in the spring. A program to collect Christmas trees this year for the yard waste and composting program will be advertised shortly. Gateway Park. Mr Wheeler reported that a lot of bulbs have been planted by a work party and that the parking, curb and gutter construction was started today. Planning and Building. Mr Hildt reported that the proposed project for the Tides Inn Motel is proceeding. The Moorings on thE~ Fleet Marine site by Bernie Arthur is being discussed. A project on the Thomas Oil site is also being discussed. Plan Review on the next phase of the Swan Hotel is in progress as revised plans are forthcoming. The Port of Port Townsend is working on three proposals: Fuel Tanks, Heavy Haul-out Facility and flloorage Expansion, possibly at Point Hudson. Advertising has begun for a Coordinator/Planner to assist the Point Hudson project to be paid out of state funding. NEW BUSINESS 1992 Budget Supplement Ordinance -For Introduction Only. ORDINANCE NO 2326 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $132,902 TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUNDi $22,500 TO THE STREET FUNDi $10,300 TO THE HOTEL/MOTEL TRANSIENT TAX FUNDi $1,300 TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FUNDi $4,400 TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDi $355,000 TO THE 1992 CITY DOCK RECONSTRUCTION FUNDi $995,600 TO THE WATER-SEWER FUNDi $1,378,700 TO THE STORM AND SURFACE WATER FUNDi $166,786 TO THE 1992 WATER-SEWER REVENUE BOND REDEMPTION FUNDi $16,200 TO THE EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUNDi MAKING FINDINGS AND DECLARING A EMERGENCY. Mr Grove explained the ordinance, that it is for introduction only and read it by title. Ordinance Authorizing Loan From Storm and Surface Water Pund to City Dock Reconstruction Fund. ORDINANCE NO 2327 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LOAN OF THE SUM OF $250,000 FROM THE STORM AND SURFACE WATER 143 144 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 7,1992, Cont. FUND TO THE 1992 CITY DOCK RE-CONSTRUCTION FUND AND PROVIDING FOR REPAYMENT. 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 Sokol 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 2327 which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Contract Amendment with Community Action. RESOLUTION NO 92-109A A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AND CLALLAM JEFFERSON COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL. Martin Rowe, Housing Program Director, Community Action council, was recognized and explained the contract amendment. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 92-109A which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and passed unanimously by voice vote. Fair Housing Resolution. Mr Rowe explained the need for a Fair Housing Resolution. A discussion with Council and Staff ensued. It was the consensus of the Council that a resolution will be written for action at a later Councilmeeting. Regional Growth Management Resolution. RESOLUTION NO 92-110A A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY AND THE PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL, UPDATING THE REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY. Mr Hildt explained the resolution. After discussion, Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 92-110A which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and passed unanimously by voice vote. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION A brief discussion of the agenda for the next Councilmeeting ensued. Councilmember Jones stated his concerns for raw sewage being dumped into the Straits by the City of Victoria, BC, and suggested that a letter of concern be sent to them. A discussion of the problem ensued during which it was the consensus of the Council to write a letter to victoria encouraging them to continue to work to find a solution that their citizenry can accept. A discussion of the material dumping on private property (Townsend Meadows) ensued. A curbside recycling program starting in Bremerton was noted. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 7, 1992, Cont. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Councilmember Jones made a motion to adjourn which was seconded by Counc' ember cCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote at 9:07 ~ Mayor Attes~ ~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 21, 1992 The City Counci 1 of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this Twenty-first day of December, 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, and Cindy Wolpin. Councilmember Sheila Westerman was excused. Also present were Deputy City Treasurer Vera Franz, Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt, Police Chief Jim Newton, City Engineer Randy Brackett and Public Works Administrative Assistant Elizabeth Yates. PRIORITY ITEM WetSWAC Update Presentation. Mr Brackett explained the function of the WetSWAC Committee (Wetland Stormwater Advisory Committl~e) and introduced Committee member Dale Bonar. Mr Bonar reported that the Committee has defined its mission: to help the city come up with the best possible stormwater management plan which will minimize the flood and erosion damage caused by stormwater while maximizing water quality protection: to educate the public about the plan and what they can do to help implement the plan. The main thing done by the committee is to become educated in the technical issues, public policy issues and public involvement. Mr Bonar then reported on the various functions by the Committee and some of the problem areas in the city. Kathryn Jenks, committee member, requested funds for water quality testing in the budget. PUBLIC COMMENTS Judy Friesem was recognized and spoke in favor of School site B stating that the wetland would be an asset for the school and gave her vision of its educational use. Councilmember Wolpin noted that the Council will not choose a site, the School Board will, and that the Council is making an environmental determination only. Nancy Milholland was recognized and spoke in favor of School site B as an opportunity to incorporate development and enhance wildlife at the same time. Doug Milholland was recognized and stated that the State Environmental Policy Act determination will be taken by the School Board as a green light to go ahead with the choosing of a si'te and, therefore, it is appropriate to speak to Council regarding.a site. Mr Milholland went on to discuss the process of the Phase I determination. 145