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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/16/1993 184 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 1, 1993, Cont. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a seconded and passed adjourned at 9: to adjourn was: made, Attest: . Mayor Cl~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 16, 1993 The city council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this sixteenth day of February, 1993, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor John M Clise presidin9. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Jean Camfield, Vern Jones, Norma Owsley, Robert Sokol, Sheila Westerman and cindy Wolpin. Councilmember McCulloch and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler were expected to arrive about 8: 00 PM to 8: 30 PM as thE!y were attending a Chelan Agreement meeting in Blyn. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, City Attorney Dennis McLerran, Police Chief Jim Newton, Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt. PUBLIC COMMENTS Larry Mulvey, President, Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce, was recognized and reported that the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has voted with to request that the City release $5,000 from the reserve bed tax fund for support of the Rhody Festival. Mr Mulvey made the request, recognized that it will go to the Finance Committee and agreed to remain until Council discusses the TCC proposal later on the agenda. Councilmember Jones suggested that the Councilmeeting should start with the Pledge of Allegiance. 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 December 21, 1992, as written ~lithout reading. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: Current Expense Street Library Park Hotel/Motel Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvement Waste Water Treatment Facility Const 93 Water Quality Improvements F.A.U.S. Construction Project community Development Block Grant Water-Sewer $ 67,231.15 6,187.90 52.00 2,518.05 5,755.80 1,376.43 307.50 553,562.02 23,608.25 3,590.33 2,063.30 37,738.47 I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 16, 1993, Cont. Storm and Surface Water Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Total 17,827.53 5,152.96 529.73 $ 727,501.42 Approval of Re-Appointments: Joan Deering to the Arts Commission, term to expire FE~bruary 1, 1996. Jacqueline Rickard to the Board of Parks Commissioners, term to expire January 1, 1996. setting of Hearings: Conditional Use Permit 8912-07, Revisions, James Swan Hotel for April 5, 1993. Garbage Rates for April 5,1993. Approval of Out of State Travel: Michael Hildt and Jim Newton to the National Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland. EmE~rgency Communications: A letter dated January 22, 1993, from Sue Sidle, Chairman, Fort Worden Advisory Committee to the Washington state Parks and Recreation Commission strongly opposing the establishment of the day area parking fee at Fort Worden State Park was copied for Council. A letter dated January 26, 1993, from David R Goldsmith, .Director of community Services, Jefferson County, to Patricia Warren, Museum Director, Jefferson County Historical Society, enclosing a 1993 funding agreement between Jefferson County and the Jefferson County Historical Society and suggesting she approach the City for additional funding was copied for Council and referred to the Finance Committee. A letter dated January 29,1993, from Florence Johnson stating her concerns about increased traffic due to the Forest Park Development was copied for Council. A letter dated January 31,1993, signed by 10 citizens advocating serious consideration to raising the pay of CouncilmembE!rs was copied for Council and referred to the Finance Committee. A letter dated February 2, 1993, from Nancy Ervin, Director, Customer Service, Summit Cablevision, announcing their application for the National Cable Television Association Seal of Good Cllstomer Service was copied for Council. A letter dated February 3, 1993, from Tamara Conway in favor of providing increasing the salaries for Councilmembers was copied for Council and referred to the Finance Committee. A letter dated February 4, 1993, from James L Slfleeney, Environmental Planner, Division of Aquatic Lands, Washington State Department of Natural Resources, commenting on the proposed amendment to the Shoreline Management Master Program was copied for Council. A letter dated February 5,1993, from Margaret Trujillo protesting Summit Cablevision's speculation that, subsequent to :Federal regulatory rules, they may discontinue carrying off-air channels was copied for Council. 185 186 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 16,1993, Cont. A letter dated February 5, 1993, from Michael Hildt, Director, Planning and Building Department to Madge Wallin providing her with his findings in response to her complaint concerning the foundation repair work at 1208 Franklin Street was copied for Council. A letter dated February 5, 1993, from Calmar McCune pointing out some problems he feels are being ignored by the City was copied for Council. A letter dated February 5,1993, from Douwe Reinstra, MD, in favor of increasing the salaries for Councilmembers was copied for Council and referred to the Finance Committee. A letter dated February 8, 1993, from David Hero in favor of increasing the salaries for Councilmembers was copied for Council and referred to the Finance Committee. A letter dated February 8, 1993, from Mayor John Clise to John Prior, President, Economic Development Council of Jefferson County, answering concerns regarding the hearing procedure used and the Department of Ecology shoreline hearing on February 3, 1993, was copied for Council. A memorandum dated February 10,1993, from Karen Chang in support of increasing the salaries for Councilmembers was copied for Council and referred to the Finance Committee. This concludes the Consent Agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Tourism Coordinating Council Proposal for Tourism Promotion. Bart Phillips, Economic Development Council, was recognized and gave a report of the recommendations of the Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC). A lengthy discussion of staffing, funding, public-private partnership, a "B" list or ranking of projects, soliciting the general public, the role of the Economic Development Council, the Quilcene Museum, westside visitor center, co-op advertising, distribution of the regional information guide, plans for the shoulder season, the job done by the TCC, and Rhody Festi val funding, ensued. Councilmember McCulloch and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler arrived at this time. After further discussion of Rhody Festival funding, Councilmember Owsley made a motion that Council accept the recommendations of the TCC contingent on Jefferson County's participation in the plan which was seconded by Councilmember Wolpin. After discussion the motion passed with six Councilmembers voting in the affirmative and Councilmember Sokol voting against the motion. Resolution Authorizing Agreement with Economic Development Council. RESOLUTION NO 93-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF JEFFERSON COUNTY FOR GENERAL SERVICES AS NECESSARY. Mr McLerran and Mr Phillips explained the agreement. Mr Phillips also reported that the EDC has moved it's office to the mezzanine at SeaFirst Bank which has tripled their space. Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 93-08 which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 16,1993, Cont. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Clise asked for a count of Councilmembers who will be attending the luncheon with the Jefferson County Commissioners on February 18, 1993. Five Councilmembers indicated they would attend as well as Michael Hildt and Bob Wheeler. Mayor Clise reported that the Jefferson county Commissioners have requested that the City be represented at the Solid Waste Advisory Commission meeting between 4: 00 PM and 6: 00 PM on February 18, 1993. Councilmember Westerman reported that she will not be able to attend the meeting, Mayor Clise requested that David Grove and Randy Brackett attend the meeting. Mayor Clise discussed a process for the Councilmembers to bring forward any concerns about what is going on in the State Legislature by going through the Legislati ve/Environmental Committee. A brief discussion ensued. . Mayor Clise and Mr Grove reported that Fort Worden is interested in purchasing a drop box for collection of recylables and has requested a letter indicating what level of support the City can offer for transport of this collected material. After a brief discussion, it was a consensus of the Council that we offer one or two pickups each month for the balance of the year to get the program started and then re-evaluate as their garbage collection costs should go down. Mayor Clise reported that the Port Townsend 2020 Committee has been meeting and the whole process is moving forward. Mayor Clise invited other Councilmembers to help to solicit hosts for the coffee hours:. the target is to have 100 coffee hours betwE~en the middle of March to the middle of April. Mayor Clise stressE~d that he wants as wide a variety of hosts as possible for a cross-section of people to participate. Information sheets will be available on February 17, 1993. COMMITTEE REPORTS/STAFF REPORTS Finance. Councilmember Owsley reported that the Committee is requesting discussion from Council on the completion of the ]Jase of Haller Fountain by amending the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). After a brief discussion, Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the CIP be amended to include funds for the Haller Fountain up to $12,000.00 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield. Mr Grove explained that this will take an ordinance to amend the CIP and an adjustment to the 1993 Budget. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Owsley reported that the Committee requests that a discussion of Councilmember salary be put on a future agenda if the Council so wishes. After a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that this be put on the agenda for the next Council meeting. Parks/Property. Councilmember Camfield set a meeting of the Commi ttee for February 24, 1993, at 5: 00 PM to discuss the Carousel project license agreement. If February 24, 1993, does not work out, the meeting will be on March 3,1993. Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Wolpin reminded Committee members of their meeting on February 17,1993. the ci ty Attorney. Mr McLerran reported that the Jefferson county Commissioners have authorized Mark Huth to re-open negotiations for Municipal Court matters agreement with the City and 'thanked Council-members for their help in getting this agreement continued. 187 188 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 16, 1993, Cont. Mr McLerran reported that there are a number of rate ordinances that will be before the Council at the next meeting and that the discounts will be a utility credit. The ordinances should be ready by next week or so. Mr Wheeler statE~d that at the present time, the discounts are calculated three different ways, and that this will make them uniform. Mr McLerran reported that this year he is serving as the chair of the Washington state Bar Association's Land Use and Environmental Law section. He is spending his personal time on this. Public Works. Mr Wheeler reported that staff is working on water and water service to the Tri-Area and the plan is to have information out this week for consideration by the Water Advisory Committee meeting February 24, 1993. The results will be discussed by Council on March 1, 1993. Mr Wheeler reported that at the present time, there are requests for about 1100 taps in the Tri- Area and that this will be one of the topics discussed at a meeting on February 17,1993, with the Port Hadlock Chamber of Commerce. Clerk-Treasurer. Mr Grove reported that he is putting together the final documentation for the Planning Only Grant for the Community Development Block Grant Funds. As a requirement of this grant, there may be an ordinance at the next meeting regarding the conflict of interest rules followed by the city. Mr Grove reported that there is a clerical error in the 1993 Budget appropriation for the Main street Project. He suggested that once the 1992 Budget is closed out on the computer and there are firm figures for carryover, an adjustment to the budget be made. Mr Grove noted a Washington cities Insurance Authority workshop in the Port Angeles Council Chambers "Managing the Unmanageable: Growth vs No Growth" on February 23, 1993, from 6: 30 PM to 9: 00 PM. . Mr Hildt explained some of the current land use issues that will be presented. Mr McLerran confirmed that this will be a good discussion. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance Repealing Chapter 15.04 Port Townsend Municipal Code. ORDINANCE NO 2339A AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION REPEALING CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH HAD ADOPTED THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE OF THE AMERICAN INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. Mr McLerran explained the ordinance. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Council- member Jones made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2339A which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Fee Ordinance for Fire Department. ORDINANCE NO 2340 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO REVENUE AND FINANCE ESTABLISHING FEES FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT PERMITS I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 16,1993, Cont. AND INSPECTIONS BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 3.36.040 TO TITLE 3 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE. Mr McLerran explained the ordinance. Councilmember Sokol explained that this comes from a Police/Fire/Animal Control Committee meeting on June 27, 1992, and was presented to Council in July. After discussion, Mr Grove 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 Camfield and passed with five Councilmembers voting in the affirmative and Councilmembers Jones and Wolpin voting against the motion. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2340 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed by roll call vote with Councilmembers Camfield McCulloch, Owsley, Sokol and Westerman voting in the affirmative and Councilmembers Jones, Wolpin voting against the motion. Councilmember Sokol stated that the burn barrel issue will be discussed at the next Police/Fire/Animal Control Committee meeting. Resolution for Transportation Advisory ComInittee Mission. RESOLUTION NO 93-09 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE MISSION STATEMENT FOR THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Mr Hildt explained the resolution. Councilmember Wolpin made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 93-09 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Resolution for Point Hudson Planning Study Professional SE!rvices Contract. RESOLUTION NO 93-10 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH COASTWISE CONSULTING FOR PROJECT MANAGE- MENT AND COORDINATION OF PHASE II OF THE POINT HUDSON PLANNING STUDY. Mr Hildt explained the resolution. After discussion, Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 93-10 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield. Councilmember Sokol suggested that an orderly transition of the Committee on Point Hudson from a City of Port Townsend Committee to a Committee of the Port of Port Townsend. Mr Hildt gave the history of the, Point Hudson Committee stating that it is a joint project between the City and the Port. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. After further discussion, Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the administrative support for the Point Hudson Committee move from the taxpayers of the City of Port Townsend to the Port of Port Townsend which died from lack of a second. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION Councilmember Owsley noted that she will be gone on vacation the first week of'April. Councilmember McCulloch noted that she will be gone for the meeting of April 19, 1993. 189 190 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 16, 1993, Cont. Councilmember Wolpin noted the letter from Florence Johnson on Forest Park traffic concerns. Mr Hildt stated that he has written to Island Construction conc~rning the concerns of some of the neighbors, and that one of the conditions of the environmental determination is that the City complete Grant Street which is being scheduled. A response will be sent to Ms Johnson. Mr Wheeler reported that the road area will be cleared so that it can be done during the chip and seal program this summer. Storm drainage concerns in the area are also being dealt with. Councilmember Wolpin noted the letter from Calmar McCune. Mayor Clise reported that he has divided the letter up between the department heads involved for response to Mr McCune. Councilmember Wolpin requested staff to contact her regarding anything helpful to do with Union Wharf prior to the Legislative/ Environmental Committee meeting on February 17, 1993. Mayor Clise reported that he has been working with Congressman Dicks find out if there are some funds available to save a portion of Union Wharf for public fishing, viewing or something, since once it is torn down, it will never be allowed to be rebuilt. A brief discussion of some items related to Union Wharf brought up by Mr McCune ensued. Councilmember Sokol noted the density of the air on February 13, 1993, due to the burning of woodstoves and the importance of doing something. A brief discussion of woodburning ensued. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Clise recessed the meeting into Executive Session to discuss the acquisition of real estate and union negotiations including Dennis McLerran, David Grove, Dave Robison, Doug Mason, Michael Hildt and Robert Wheeler at 9: 50 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 11:39 PM. Councilmember Westerman was excused. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO 93-11 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AND LOCAL UNION NO 589 OF THE TEAMSTERS UNION FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES AND OTHER REPRESENTED, NON-UNIFORMED EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE FOR THE PERIOD BETWEEN JANUARY 1,1993 THROUGH DECEMBER 30,1995. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 93-11 which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO 93-12 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AND LOCAL UNION NO 589 OF THE TEAMSTERS UNION FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE FOR THE PERIOD BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1993 THROUGH DECEMBER 30, 1995. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 93-12 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 16, 1993, Cont. ADJOURNMENT There being no further adjourned at 11:42 PM. Mayor declared the meeting . Attest: ~~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 1,1993 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this First day of March, 1993, 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 WesterJnan and Cindy Wolpin. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grov,e, City Attorney Dennis McLerran, Police Chief Jim Newton, Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler. PUBLIC COMMENTS Cal McCune was recognized and brought attention to a rat problem along the waterfront, reported seeing one in the area of the Jackson Bequest, suggested that pea gravel in the riprap would fill in some of their hiding places, and suggested turning the problem over to the Committee that has to do with the health of downtown. Bernie Arthur was recognized and spoke in favor of raising the compensation of Councilmembers stating he thinks it is important and suggested that Councilmeetings be held more often with a posted schedule of times and subjects such as: 1: 00 PM to 7: 00 P)IIf. Scott Walker was recognized and spoke in favor of raising the compensation and read his letter of January 31, 1993, which was signed by 9 other citizens. CONSENT AGENDA councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the Minutes for January 4, 1993, as written 'iithout reading. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: Current Expense Street Library Park Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvement Waste Water Treatment Facility $ 51,186.56 1,009.38 7,691.13 1,11:2.63 2,073.87 383.26 28,900.39 Const 191