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Home My WebLink About04/18/1994 556 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 4, 1994, Cont.. ADJOURNMENT There being no further adjourned at 11:54 PM. Attest: . ~~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 18, 1994 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in :("egular session this Eighteenth day of April, 1994, at 7: 00 PM in the Council Chambers of city Hall, Mayor John M Clise presidinq. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Bill Davidson, Julie McCulloch, Diane Perry-Thompson, Ted Shoulberg, Robert Sokol, and Sheila Westerman. Councilmember Dan Harpole was excused. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, Fire Chief Howard Scott, Police Chief Jim Newton, City Attorney Dennis McLerran, Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt, Engineer Randy BrackE~tt and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler. INTRODUCTIONS AND/OR RECOGNITIONS Mayor Clise introduced Miriam Landson, new appointee to the Arts Commission and John Roberts, new Executive Director of the Economic Development Council. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember McCulloch 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 February 22, 1994, as written ~~ithout reading. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: 010 094 110 120 130 150 170 180 311 312 320 330 333 334 335 Current Expense Garbage Street Library Park Hotel/Motel Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvement 94 WWT Biosolids Compost Facility 94 WWT Treatment Plant Comp 92 City Dock Re-Construction 93 Water Quality Improvements 94 Water System -Standpipe 94 Water System -Trans Tri Area 94 Water System -City CT Compliance $ 15,875.69 37,609.00 5,047.84 128.17 607.43 9,043.72 2,578.64 25,000.00 12,983.87 2,265.90 3,857.98 24,420.78 73,120.88 837.46 12,224.72 I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 18, 1994 Cont. 411 412 500 610 Water-Sewer Storm and Surface Water Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Total 25,790.41 3,176.42 5,710.37 1.157.05 $ 261,436.33 Adoption of Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO 94-55 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Crry OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91. James Hermanson and Dorothy Hermanson have constructed or caused to be constructed a 6-inch water line in Belle Street within the service area of the City of Port Townsend. RESOLUTION NO 94-56 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECU'rE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR OPERATION OF THE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1994. RESOLUTION NO 94-57 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AND MAKERS ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN FOR PHASE III OF THE POINT HUDSON PLANNING PROJECT. Communications: A petition dated March 14, 1994, signed by fourteen residents on Blaine Street expressing concern over the traffic problem which continues to plague the section of Blaine Street betwE!en Tyler and Harrison Streets was copied for Council and referred 'to the Transportation Committee. A letter dated March 31, 1994, from Jay A Shepard¡ Program Manager, Shorelands and Coastal Zone Management Program, DE:!partment of Ecology, awarding a Section 306 Coastal Zone Management grant in the amount of $6,500 for the Port Townsend Marine Sciemce Center's project on shoreline education was copied for Council. A letter of complaint dated April 5, 1994, from LyAnne and Peter Spi tzer about the condition of the Swan Hotel and the!ir trE:!atment by Mr Lamy was copied for Council. A letter dated April 6,1994, from Dennis McLerran to James Aiken, Aiken & Fine, in response to a proposed settlement offt~r in 'the Sea Breeze Center v. Port Townsend lawsuit over the sign code was copied for Council. A letter dated April 7, 1994, from Dennis McLerran tel Lee Meling, Superior Refuse Removal, in response to commercial garbage service issues to Port Townsend Businesses was copied for Council. A letter dated April 11, 1994, from Peter Badame, Co-Director, Port Townsend Marine Science Center, extending sincere congratulations on the recent grant award to the city of Port Townsend from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources for the redevelop- ment of Union Wharf and stating that they would like to be involved in an advisory capacity. A letter dated April 12, 1994, from David Grove to Robert J Erickson, Port Townsend Cable TV Ltd, preserving the city's right ," , 557 558 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 18,1994, Cont. to require a refund on cable television rates was copied for Council. This concludes the Consent Agenda. PRIORITY ITEM Community Oriented Policing Advisory Board Quarterly Report. Larry Mulvey, Chairman, Community Oriented Policing Advisory Board was recognized and reported on the progress and plans of the Committee. PUBLIC COMMENTS Robert Brydon was recognized and requested the procedures to be followed for the hearing for Hospital Environmental Determination appeals. Mr Hildt explained the process that will be followed. Mr McLerran reminded Council that this appeal process is a quasi- judicial matter and further explained the process. A brie£ discussion ensued. PUBLIC HEARINGS Street Vacation Application #9311-01 -Robert & Mona Bammert. Mr Hildt reviewed the proposed findings, conclusions and conditions recommending approval of street Vacation Application #9311-01. Mr McLerran commented on the boundary line dispute which affected this property in 1981. Mayor Clise opened the hearing to the public. Bob Bammert was recognized and requested that Council vote in favor of the application. Jack vinson, representing the Reeves, property owners to the east, was recognized and requested that the fifteen foot utility easement be on the eastern side of the street and excluded from the vacation. Lisa Enarson was recognized and spoke strongly in favor of vacation of the full street. Don Mustard was recognized and spoke in favor of the street vacation. There being no further testimony, Mayor Clise closed the hearing to the Public and turned to Council for disposition. After discussion, Council- member Sokol made a motion that the Council approve street Vacation Application #9311-01 which was seconded by Councilmember perry- Thompson and passed unanimously by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO 2401 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THAT PORTION OF HANCOCK STREET LYING SOUTH OF THE HASTINGS AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND NORTH OF THE 27TH STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, ADJACENT TO LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 9 OF THE HASTINGS 3RD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND; ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS TO THE STREET VACATION; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr Grove 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 McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2401 which was seconded by Councilmember Davidson and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Street Vacation Application #9403-03 -Pete Sofie & City of Port Townsend. Mr Hildt, Mr Wheeler, Mr Brackett and Mr McLerran reviewed Street Vacation Application #9403-03. Mayor Clise opened the hearing to the Public. Pete Sofie was recognized and spoke in favor of 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 Davidson made a motion that the Council approve Street Vacation application #9403-03 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 18, 1994, Cont,. ORDINANCE NO 2402 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THAT PORTION OF E STREET LYING EAST OF ASH STREET AND WEST OF REDWOOD STREET, ADJACENT TO BLOCKS 6 AND 9 OF THE WEBSTER'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND; ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS TO THE STREET VACATION; AND ESTABLISHING AN 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 by Counci11member Sokol and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2402 which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by roll call vote. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE REPORTS Economic Development. Councilmember Sokol reportE:!d that the Committee held its organizational meeting and has developed a potential time line, scope of work and assigned staff to provide background materials to the Committee at the next meeting scheduled for May 27, 1994, at 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers. Land Use. Councilmember Davidson reported that a slecond public meeting was held and that there were very few changes made to the second draft of the Community Direction Statement which will be distributed to the Council at the next meeting on May 2, 1994. Mr Hildt confirmed that a copy of the draft Communi1::y Direction Statement and resolution will be mailed to those who participated in the public meetings when they are copied for Council. Capi tal Faci I i ties /uti I i ties. counci lmember McCulloch reported that a preliminary discussion meeting was held and it was decided that it makes sense that the two committees be combined and that there will be more information forthcoming in the near future. Housing. Councilmember Perry-Thompson announced that the Planning Commission will be having it's second meeting to discuss accessory rental units on April 21, 1994, and invited everyone t:o attend and let their concerns be heard. STANDING/ADHOC COMMITTEE REPORTS Transportation. Councilmember Westerman set a mee,ting of the Committee for May 2, 1994, at 11:30 AM in the Council Chaw)ers to discuss the petition received from the Blaine Street neighborhood. Public Safety. Councilmember Sokol reported that the Commi t'tee met and discussed a Public Safety Facility and how it would fit into the Capital Facilities portion of the Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Sokol announced a meeting of the Committee set for May 2, 1994 at 1: 00 PM in the Council Chambers to continue discussion of a Public Safety Facility. Housing & Community Services. Councilmember Pørry-Thompson reported that she and Councilmember Westerman attended a meeting called by Dr Medina of the School System and are part of a Swimming Pool Task Force that will review plans for swimming pool renovation by the Port Townsend School Distric~. Finance. Councilmember McCulloch reported that the Committee met and discussed the items in the 1994 Budget Adjustment Ordinance later on the agenda and recommends its approval. 559 560 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 18,1994, Cont. Councilmember McCulloch set a meeting of the Committee for April 25, 1994, at 5:00 PM to discuss the Pink House renovation proposal and financial goals and priorities for the City. Tree & Brushing Workgroup. Councilmernber Westerman reported that the group met and is working on creating a roadside management vegetation ordinance. Parks & Property. Mayor Clise reminded Council that there is a parks tour scheduled to start from Chetzemoka Park on April 20, 1994, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Mayor Clise announced a Parks & Property Committee meeting set for April 26, 1994, at noon. STAFF REPORTS Clerk-Treasurer. Mr Grove reported that the City has contracted with Code Publishing Company to print the City Municipal Code in a two column, double-sided format which means it can be condensed into one book. The code will also be on a computer disk that can be used by every computer owned by the City. A brief discussion of the format ensued. Mr Grove announced that there has been good response to the advertisement for Deputy Clerk and that the deadline for applications is April 19,1994. A selection will be made as soon as possible. Planning/Building. Mr Hildt suggested that Council set the Hearing for Hospital Environmental Determination Appeals for May 16,1994, and stated that he will have a recommended agreement of the order and process of the hearing for the next meeting. During discussion, it was noted that there will be a hearing on the Chelan Agreement May 16, 1994, as well. Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council set the Hearing for Hospital Environmental Determination Appeals for May 16, 1994, which was seconded by Councilmember Davidson. Mr Hildt reported on the use of the Council Chambers during the work day and the need for the copy machine located in the Chambers to continue to be used. Mr Hildt commented on various projects being worked on by his department as well as the Comprehensive Plan. Mr Hi1dt reported on the appeal by the city of the Interim Urban Growth Boundaries that has been enacted by Jefferson County. A discussion ensued. Ci ty Attorney. Mr McLerran reported on work being done on proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance, Planning Commission and Shore- line Commission recommendations. Mr McLerran reported that two of the four G2B litigation issues before the Thurston County Superior Court have been conceded by the G2B attorneys and explained the issues remaining. Public Works. Mr Wheeler reported that excavation for the Stand- pipe Project has been started, the Water Advisory Committee meeting has been occupied by the Dungeness-Quilcene recommendations and there are further meetings scheduled for 5:15 PM on April 28,1994, and May 5, 1994, at the Pope Marine Building, meetings have been held to deal with water issues relating to the Tri-Area, and discussion of Chetzemoka Park will be held at the same time as the Pope Marine Building. Mr Wheeler reported that the Port Townsend Rotary Club and interested citizens have held a couple work weekends and have I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 18, 1994, Coni:. painted the inside of the Pope Marine Building, a $100 contribution from someone in Illinois for the Pope Marine Building through the Chamber of Commerce has been accepted, the flowers in the Gateway Park are very attractive, the San Juan Avenue projec:t is moving along with the possibility of over $200,000 in additional funding, and the Kearney Street project should have been advertised by the State today. Mr Wheeler reminded Council of the official dedication of the Waste Water Treatment Facility and the Biosolids Composting Facility scheduled for May 6, 1994, and encouraged everyone to attend. Mr Wheeler announced that the Port Townsend Biosolids Commit,tee has been selected as a winner of the Washington Stab3 Ecological Commission's 1994 Environmental Excellence Award in the Public Agency category for its work in selecting, developing and implementing a program for managing biosolids. Police. Chief Newton reminded Council of their scheduled visit to the department on April 27,1994, at 7:00 PM. Fire. Chief Scott reported that the department is implementing new training to comply with the State National Fire Protection Act and will be adding five more volunteers. Chief Scott also reported that the department is sponsoring a National Uniform Fire Code class through the Regional District 1 Training Corporation for this area at Fort Worden. Chief Scott reported that an agreement has been made ~.¡i th the Port of Port Townsend to dispose of hazardous materials. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Clise reminded Council that the Public Disclosure forms were due on April 15,1994. Mayor Clise proclaimed April 23, 1994, as Earth Day Ch:!anup in Port Townsend and reported that there are several projects being sponsored by Main Street that day. It was noted that the Farmer's Market will open on April 23,1994. PUBLIC COMMENTS/QUESTIONS Mayor Clise opened the meeting to the Public for comment on the motions made by Council during the Commi ttee/Staff rE~ports. Joy Brydon was recognized and requested clarification of the dates for the hearing on the hospital environmental determination appeals. Mr Hildt clarified that the comment period on the SEPA determination and the appeal both close on April 7,1994, and that he will respond to those comments by April 26,1994, with a revised mitigated determination of non-significance. This will be sent out by mail along with a letter describing this evenings discussion and other material by May 11, 1994. Further discussion Emsued. Ms Brydon asked if the new Municipal Code books would be available to the public. Mr Grove confirmed that there are SE!veral places where code books are presently available for inspection and stated that copies may be purchased for the cost of the printing. Ms Brydon stated concerns about vehicles with "For Sale" signs parked at the edge of the Gateway Park and as well as in front of the Liquor Store. Bob Gibson was recognized and questioned procedure to be followed on the revised mitigated determination of non-significance for the hospital. Mr Hildt verified that copies will be sent out to the 561 562 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 18,1994, Cont. parties of record. Mr McLerran explained the process to be followed for a mitigated determination of non-significance and that there is no further notice or comment period after the modifications required. A discussion including Mr Gibson, Mr McLerran and Mr Hildt ensued. A brief discussion including Ms Brydon and Mr McLerran ensued. There being no further comment, Mayor Clise closed the Public Comment portion of the meeting. VOTE ON MOTIONS MADE DURING COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS There being no further discussion by Council, the motion to set the hearing for the Hospital Environmental Determination appeals for May 16, 1994, passed unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS 1994 Budget Amendments Ordinance (For Introduction). ORDINANCE NO 2400 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $80,000 TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, $700 TO THE LIBRARY FUND, $27,000 TO THE HOTEL-MOTEL TRANSIENT TAX FUND, $18,300 TO THE 1993 G 0 BONDED PROJECTS FUND, $2,030,000 TO THE UNION WHARF RECONSTRUCTION FUND, $13,200 TO THE WATER-SEWER FUND, MAKING FINDINGS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr Grove explained the ordinance and that it is for introduction only. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION A brief discussion of a letter opposing a playfield and soccerfield as proposed by Scott Walker for tax lots 38/39 on 35th street and the letter announcing an award of $6,500 to the Marine Science Center ensued. A brief discussion of a questionnaire requesting drug information for a survey, the letter from LyAnne and Peter Spitzer, and a letter from staff ensued. Councilrnember Westerman expressed appreciation for the Marine Science Center being interested in participating in the Union Wharf project. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Co to adjourn which was seconded an pas Attest: a motion . Mayor &á~ Clerk-Treasurer I I I