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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 15,_1.9.9...3
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The-City council of the City of :port Townsend met ih regular
session this Fifteenth da:y of Marc~h, 1993, at 7:00 PM ijn the
Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor John M Clise presiding.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Jean Camfield, Julie
MCCulloch, Norma Owsley, Robert Soko:l, Sheila Westerman and Cindy
Wolpin. Councilmember Vern Jones was excused. Also present were
Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, City Attorney Dennis McLerran, Police
Chief Jim Newton, Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt
and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler.
STAFF INTRODUCTION
Chief Newton introduced Andrew Dillon, newest Port Townsend Police
Officer.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
David Hero was recognized and read his letter of February 8,1993,
in favor of a pay increase for Councilmembers and stated that he
would rather pa:y for good government rather than the costs of poor
government.
Doug Orsborn was recognized and spoke of his concerns for the Teen
Age Night Club being so close to the downtown and hotel area and
stated that they are having trouble with kids during the daytime
and thinks there will be a bigger problem at nighttime.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember owsley made a motion to approve the following ~tems
on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and
passed unanimously by voice vote.
Approval of the Minutes for January 19, 1993, as written without
reading.
Approval of the following Bills and Claims:
Current Expense
Street
Library
Park
Emergency Medical Services
Waste Water Treatment Facility
'93 GO Bond Projects
Co~unity Development Grant
Water-Sewer
Storm and Surface Water
Equipment Rental
Firemen's Pension and Relief
Total
$ 33,794.84
5,615.64
33.137
744.95
652.~6
397,231.a4
639.28
2,636.23
26,463.53
395.70
6,786.77
723.25
$ 475,718.36
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Adoption of Resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO 93-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO BID
FOR A BIOSOLIDS HAULING VEHICLE.
RESOLUTION NO 93-19
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A
CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR CO~SULTING SERVICES
ASSOCIATED WITH REMOVAL OF AN UNDERGROUND
STORAGE TANK AT THE CITY DOCK RECONSTRUCTION
SITE WITH APPLIED GEOTECHNOLOGY INC.
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RESOLUTION NO 93-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH DAVID VALBRACHT,
ASLA FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR
THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY.
RESOLUTION NO 93-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE BIDDING OF
CONSTRUCTION OF A STATIC PILE BIOSOLIDS/
SEPTAGE COMPOSTING FACILITY.
RESOLUTION NO 93-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY
FIRE DISTRICT NUMBER 5 PROVIDING FOR
REIMBURSEMENT OF THE COSTS OF ADVANCED LIFE
SUPPORT RESPONSE BY THE PORT TOWNSEND FIRE
DEPARTMENT WITHIN FIRE DISTRICT NUMBER 5.
RESOLUTION NO 93-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE WASHINGTON
STATE LIBRARY.
Communications:
A letter dated February 22, 1993, from Mayor Clise to Gary
Jonientz, Fleet Marine Inc, responding to his comments re<;Jarding
the shoreline amendment process as described in his letter dated
February 9,1993, was copied for Council.
A letter dated February 22,1993, from Gord Horth, Deputy Director
of Administration, City of Victoria, British Columbia, including a
series of information papers and articles on Victoria's commitments
for liquid waste management was copied for Council.
A letter dated February 23, from the Jefferson County Board of
County ComInissioners stating that they did not intend to s ~parate
the administration of the Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline
Management Master Program was copied for Council.
A letter dated February 24, 1993 from Sheri Robison, Chair, ~rourism
Coordinating Council, recommending that a contract be made for the
production of a regional tourist information guide was copied fQr
Council and referred to the Finance Committee.
A letter dated February 27, 1993, from Darlene Bloomfield, Planner,
to Elizabeth Crockett, Colinwood Farms, regarding their "produce
stand" status was copied for Council.
A letter dated March 3, 1993, from Mayor Clise to Calmar ]~cCune,
responding to the concerns in his letter of February 5, 1993, was
copied for Council.
A letter dated March 8, 1993, from Molly Pearson, Recycling
Coordinator/Education Specialist, Jefferson County Department of
Public Works, enclosing the Executive Summary chapter draft of the
Jefferson County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan was
copied for Council.
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A letter dated March 9,1993, from Dave Robison, Planner, to Karen
Erickson in response to her letter dated February 24, 1993,
requesting clarification of permitted uses on the Port Townsend
Waterfront was copied for Council.
A letter dated March 9, 1993, from Mayor Clise to Larry Rice
regarding "commercial burns" and the resulting air pollution was
copied for Council.
This concludes the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Shoreline Master Program Amendment -Aquaculture (Continued from
February 1.1993). Jim Pearson, Associate Planner, Jefferson County
Planning and Building Department was recognized and reviewed
information from the Marine Environmental Consortium regarding net
pen issues. Mayor Clise opened the hearing to the Public. Barry
Graham was recognized and commented on the net pen information from
the Marine Environmental Consortium saying that four of the people
were for net pens and four were on the fence. There being no
further testimony, Mayor Clise closed the hearing to the Public and
turned to the Council for disposition.
ORDINANCE NO 2348
AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO SHORELINE
MANAGEMENT, AMENDING THE JEFFERSON-PORT
TOWNSEND SHORELINE MANAGEMENT MASTER PROGRAM
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFORE.
After a lengthy discussion including Dave Robison, Planner, Mr
Pearson, and Mr McLerran, 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 McCulloch 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 2348 which
was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by
roll call vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Housing Condition Analysis by Community Action Council. Martin
Rowe, Community Action Council, was recognized and presented the
draft Final Report of the Housing Conditions study conducted under
the Community Development Block Grant Planning Only Grant. A
discussion of the process to be followed ensued. It was the
consensus of Council that the Community Action Council hold a
public workshop meeting and bring the results back to Council.
Councilmember Compensation. After discussion of compensation tied
to meetings attended ensued, a suggestion of $50.00 per meeting, a
cap of $300.00 or $500.00 per month, a job description, salary
versus volunteer, a flat monthly rate, it was the consensus of
Council to refer this to the Finance committee.
Ordinance Authorizing Salary Adjustments.
ORDINANCE NO 2349
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND WAGES
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1993.
Mr Grove explained the ordinqnce and read it by title. Council-
member Westerman made a motion that the first reading be considered
the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by
Councilmember Sokol and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove
again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Owsley made a
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motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2349 which was seconded
by Councilmember Sokol and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Marson/Wilburn Street Vacation Ordinance (Magnolia Street).
ORDINANCE NO 2350
AN ORDINANCE VACATING RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED
WITHIN THE FOWLER'S PARK ADDITION TO THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND. VACATING THAT PORTION OF
MAGNOLIA STREET, LYING SOUTH OF COOK AVENUE
AND ADJACENT TO LOT 7, BLOCK 38 TO THE WEST
AND LOTS 5, 6 AND 7, BLOCK 39 TO THE EAST;
ALONG WITH THAT PORTION OF THE 12-FOOT ALLEY
IN BLOCK 31, LYING SOUTHERLY OF THE WESTERLY
EXTENSION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 1/2
OF LOT 26 OF SAID BLOCK; AND ALONG WITH THE
12-FOOT ALLEY IN BLOCK 38, EXCEPT THE
NORTHERLY 20 FEET THEREOF (MEASURED PARALLEL
TO PLATTED COOK AVENUE;) ESTABLISHING
CONDITIONS TO THE STREET VACATION; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr McLerran explained the ordinance. Mr Grove read the ordinance
by title. Councilmember 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 2350 which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and
passed unanimously by roll call vote.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Proclamation. Mayor Clise updated Council on a gathering at
Memorial Field Honoring Outstanding Port Townsend High School
Students and proclaimed March 15-20, 1993, as Port Townsend High
School Recognition Week.
Mayor Clise reported that the Library has been awarded a State
Grant for automation in conjunction with the County Library and
some of the school system in the amount of $190,000.00.
Mayor Clise presented his draft letter to the Washington state
Parks and Recreation Commission in opposition to the day-use
parking fees at Fort Worden. The letter was then circulat:ed for
signature by the Council.
Mayor Clise reported that there are over 100 hosts signed up for
the Port Townsend 2020: Getting Together project which is now
underway, that there is a lot of enthusiasm for it and than1ced the
Port Townsend Leader for their help.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/STAFF REPORTS
Pink House. Councilmember Camfield reported that the FrÌEmds of
the Library are now setting up their structure to be able to run a
fund raising and a grant writing proposal and hope to have a
meeting with the Committee by April 15, 1993.
Parks/Property. Councilmember Camfield set a meeting of the
Committee for March 17, 1993, at 5:00 PM.
Police/Fire/Animal CoQtrol. Councilmember Sokol set a mee"ting of
the Committee for March 16, 1993, at 5:00 PM to discuss with the
Jefferson County Emergency Medical Service Council their :$86,000
Grant to upgrade radio equipment.
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Councilmember Sokol announced that Chief Scott and Chief Newton
have some items of concern they want to discuss with the Committee
on March 31,1993, at 5:00 PM.
Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Wolpin questioned the
status of the State Environmental Policy Act checklists for review
by the Committee for the Kearney Street Improvements and the puget
Power Vegetation Plan. After a brief discussion, Councilmember
Wolpin set a meeting for March 29,1993, to discuss these two items
as well as herbicides and pesticides at 5:00 PM.
A discussion of Councilmember Salary was set for the meeting of May
17, 1993.
ci ty Attorney. Mr McLerran reported that the lawsuit on the Thomas
Oil property is in the process of being dismissed. The Ecological
Commission met and recommended to the Department of Ecology that
the Shoreline Amendments be approved and that their final decision
is still on track for March 23,1993. A discussion of a letter to
the Department of Ecology and to the Shoreline Commissioners
ensued.
Mr McLerran announced that he will be taking some vacation after
the next two weeks.
Police. Chief Newton reported that the Officers on Bicycles
program is moving forward and he hopes to have it in place by the
Rhody Festival.
Chief Newton requested an emergency appropriation of $29,000 from
the equipment replacement fund to the Police Department's 1993
Budget in order to implement the orderly replacement of its
vehicles over the coming years. Councilmember Westerman made a
motion that Council authorize Chief Newton to place an order from
the State Contract and that the budget appropriation be made which
was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by
voice vote.
A brief discussion of the teen age problems reported by Mr Orsborn
ensued.
Parking Fine Ordinance. Councilmember Owsley reported that she
will be out of town for the Councilmeeting on April 5, 1993, and
discussed a Parking Fine Ordinance that will be on the agenda for
that meeting that the Downtown Parking Committee is proposing. Mr
McLerran reported that he may be able to attend that meeting and
that he will distribute copies of the ordinance to Council as soon
as possible.
Public Works. Mr Wheeler reported that the 2000 gallon tank filled
with bunker fuel oil found when the water line was installed for
City Dock has been taken care of. There was no spill and there is
a possibility that the oil can be sold after testing.
Mr Wheeler reported that there has been a meeting on the Watershed
Plan with the Forest Service and the Department of Health. The
District Engineer for the Department of Health has indicated that
he feels that the plan is adequate and will serve the purposes of
a sufficient watershed control plan. A non-project SEPA (state
Environmental Policy Act) for the watershed plan and a memorandum
of understanding with the Forest Service will be before Council
within a few months.
Mr Wheeler reminded Council of the Coordinated Water System Plan
discussion meeting on March 18, 1993, at 1:00 PM at the Chimacum
Grange.
Mr Wheeler also reported that the Tree and Brushing Committee has
been working with on the puget Power Vegetation Plan, have a
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concurrence agreement together that will be submitted with the non-
project SEPA on April 5, 1993.
Mr Wheeler reported that the Wastewater Treatment Facility
Construction is 74% completed and that 50% of the crew ~(fQrking
there are local hires. Grading for the landscaping which ~lill be
done by a local firm will be done soon.
Mr Wheeler reported that the opening of Grant street betweEm Sims
Way and Third Street by the City is a condition of the Forest Park
project.
Mr Wheeler reported that they are working with the Department of
Ecology on getting a permit for discharge of any liquid for the
Biosolids project.
Clerk-Treasurer. Mr Grove reported that we have received thee final
Auditor's Report on the years of 1990-1991 and that there \lere no
derogatory comments or findings.
Mr Grove reported that the Union Contract with the Police and Non-
uniformed employees was ratified and finalized. The final offer on
the Fire Contract has been made.
Mr Grove reported that the automated meter reading equipmen"t is in
use and seems to be functioning properly. Some minor programming
changes should be done in the near future.
Planning and Building. Mr Hildt reported that the Department is
working with the consultants and attorneys for the Middle School
project which is moving along but will be difficult until there is
a new School Superintendent.
Mr Hildt also reported that he does not have enough staff for all
of the large development projects, the school project, and shore-
line projects, growth management, etc, he has discussed brino~ing in
temporary help for a major project at their cost for a devE~loper.
If this is done, there would be a contract with the City but the
help would be reimbursed by the developer. A brief discussion
ensued.
NEW BUSINESS
An Ordinance amending the 1993 Capital Improvement prog-ram to
include repairs to the Haller Fountain.
ORDINANCE NO 2351
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1993 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM TO INCLUDE REPAIR OF THE
HALLER FOUNTAIN.
Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. After discussion, including
Mr Wheeler, 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. Council-
member Owsley made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No
2351 which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed
unanimously by roll call vote.
Resolution for Repairs to City Dock.
RESOLUTION NO 93-24
A RESOLUTION OF AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY FOR REPAIRS TO CITY DOCK.
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Mr McLerran and Mr Wheeler explained the resolution. Councilmember
Owsley made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 93-24
which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously
by voice vote.
COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION
Recreation Areas. A brief discussion of new recreation areas in
the Levinski property and the Water Filtration Plant site ensued.
Executive Summary: Jefferson County Solid Waste Management Plan.
A discussion of the elimination of a recycling position in the Plan
and the rates proposed ensued. It was the consensus of the Council
to send a letter to the Jefferson County Commissioners in support
of recycling to reduce the waste stream.
Tort Reform. After a brief discussion of a newsletter from the
Liability Reform Coalition on their concerns about tort reform, it
was the consensus of the Council that the Mayor send a letter
opposing the removal of tort reforms.
Open Commercial Burning. It was confirmed that the Police/Fire/
Animal Control Committee will be discussing open commercial burning
concerns in the letter from Larry Rice with the Fire Chief.
A brief discussion of the composting facility ensued.
Victoria Liquid Waste Management. A brief discussion of the
material sent from Gord Horth, Deputy Director of Administration,
City of victoria, ensued.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Clise recessed the meeting into Executive Session to discuss
real estate negotiations including Dennis McLerran, Michael Hildt
and Robert Wheeler at 9: 58 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 11: 30
PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further
adjourned at 11:30 PM.
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Clise declared the meeting
Attest:
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 5,1993
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular
session this Fifth day of April, 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, Sheila Westerman and Cindy Wolpin. Councilmembers
Norma Owsley and Robert Sokol were excused. Also present were
Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, City Attorney Dennis McLerran, Police
Chief Jim Newton, Fire Chief Howard Scott, Director of Planning and
Building Michael Hildt and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler.
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