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Home My WebLink About06/20/1994 588 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF June 6, 1994, Cont.. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION The Council addressed the problems presented by the letter rE~ceived from Rande Jaffe, President of Sir Plus Inc regarding the bønch in front of the Waterfront Pizza and the second hand smoke which is generated by the youthful loiterers who tend to congregate there. Legal counsel will be sought to determine if the bench is le9al and what can be done about the second hand smoke. The Council decided to write a letter in support of the Little League as they are seeking a grant. The LOFT team arrived in Ames, Iowa. The heaters at the McCurdy Pavilion will be used for the first time at the High School Graduation. Councilmember Harpole witnessed the initial start-up and was impressed with the heaters. Councilmember McCulloch gave a short report on the conference she attended sponsored by the University of Washington Institute for Environmental Studies and titled: Public and Private Riqhts in Land and Resources - Workable Solutions. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Clise recessed the meeting into Executive Session to discuss litigation including Mary winters, Michael Hildt and David Grove. at 9:45 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 10:12 PM. ADJOURNMENT There being no further adjourned at 10:12 PM. . declared the meeting Attest: ~~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20, 1994 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this Twentieth day of June, 1994, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of city Hall, Mayor John M Clise presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Bill Davidson, Dan Harpole, Jul ie McCulloch, Diane Perry-Thompson, Ted Shoulberg, Robert Sokol, and Sheila Westerman. Also present were Deputy Treasurer Vera Franz, Librarian Cheryl sil verblatt, Acting City Attorney Mary winters, Planner Dave Robison, Planner Darlene Bloomfield, and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember McCulloch made a motion to approve the following I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20, 1994" Cont. items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Davidson and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the Minutes for April 18, 1994, as wri'tten without reading. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: 010 094 101 110 120 130 150 170 307 310 312 314 318 319 330 331 333 334 335 340 411 412 500 610 $ 18,429.26 41,168.20 5,268.23 62.88 8,942.00 508.02 207.08 917.61 37.59 7,266.30 560.21 1,179.14 37.59 210.51 6,906.75 885.42 392,374.85 2,585.32 8,160.43 2,926.47 30,719.19 1,583.71 5,873.13 6.121. 64 542,931.53 Current Expense Garbage Drug Enforcement & Education street Library Park Hotel/Motel Emergency Medical Services 94 storm Geographical Info Sys 92 Waste Water Treatment Plant Const 94 WWT Treatment Plant Comp 94 WWC Sewer Trunk Line Rep 94 WWC Geographical Info Sys 94 WWC Sewer Comp Plan 93 Water Quality Improvements 94 Water System -Tri Area CT Comp 94 Water System -Standpipe 94 Water System -Trans Tri Area 94 Water System -City CT Compliance 93 GO Bond Projects Water-Sewer Storm and Surface Water Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Total $ Approval of Appointments: To the Union Wharf Design Advisory Group: 1. Lloyd Cahoon 4. Jill Buhler 2. Cindy Wolpin 5. Alex Spear 3. Cal McCune 6. Harry Dudley 7. 8. 9. David Hero Ann Murphy Tyke Hillman Adoption of Resolutions: Authorizina Agreement for Staff Support for Tourism Advisory Group from Port Townsend Civic Trust. RESOLUTION NO 94-77 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AND THE PORT TOWNSEND CIVIC TRUST FOR THE YEAR OF 1994 FOR TOURISM ADVISORY GROUP STAFF SUPPORT. Fixing Hearing on Street Vacation Application No 9401-01 from Ken McBride for July 18.1994. RESOLUTION NO 94-78 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING ON A PETITION FOR VACATION OF AN ALLEY. To vacate the platted alley located within Block 47 of the Fowler's Park Addition between Mason and Thomas Streets. 589 590 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20, 1994, Cont. Communications: A thank-you letter dated May 30, 1994, from Jo Beachy, Port Townsend Arts Guild Board Member, expressing appreciation for the assistance and cooperation received for the 1994 Rhody Festival Arts and Crafts Fair was copied for Council. A Memorandum dated June 7, 1994, from Michael Hildt to Steve Ladd, Jefferson Count Director of Lòng Range Planning, regarding the lead time needed for meeting set-up with the Joint Growth Management Committee and expressing regrets that neither he, Mr Robinson, nor the Mayor would be able to attend the June 9, 1994 meeting was copied for Council. A thank you letter dated June 8, 1994 from John Clise to Peter Sofie for his patience and good humor during the lengthy property swap process was copied for Council. A letter dated June 9, 1994, from Mike Early, Director, Port Townsend Golf Club, requesting negotiations begin concerning the extension of the current lease held with the City was copied for Council. A letter dated June 9, 1994, from Robert J. Erickson, Senior vice President, Summit Communications, Inc, stating that Port Townsend Cable TV, LTD, as a small operator, was intending to take advantage of the transition rate and refund deferral rules pursuant to the revised FCC regulations was copied for Council. A letter dated June 13,1994, from Dave Dein and Bill Lilly, Summit Communications, requesting a meeting with the City representatives in regard to the Cable TV franchise was copied for Council. A meeting announcement from Shea Anderson and Alicia McLarney, Youth of Port Townsend, for Monday, June 27,1994 at 5:30 PM at the Pope Marine Park building to discuss and find solutions for the downtown youth problem was copied for Council. A letter dated June 13, 1994, from David Goldsmith, Director of Community Services, regarding the City's interest in various County surplus public property was copied for Council. A letter dated June 14, 1994, from John Clise, to Mike Early, Director, Port Townsend Golf Club, referring the June 7, 1994 letter from Mr Early to the Parks and Property Committee was copied for council. A letter dated June 14, 1994, from Mr Hildt to Bob Hinton, Glen Huntingford, Richard Wojt, Jefferson County Commissioners, regarding steve Ladd's remarks at the June 9, 1994, Joint Growth Management Committee meeting 'was copied for Council. A letter dated June 14, 1994, from Dick Shipman, President, Board of Commissioners, Public Utility District #1, regarding the Glen Cove Water System was copied for Council. A letter dated June 14, 1994, from David Goldsmith, Director of Community Services to John Clise, in which he enclosed a tentative lease cost schedule for the animal shelter was copied for Council. A letter dated June 15, 1994, from James Holland, Senior Planner, Jefferson County Planning Dept; along with a signed copy of Jefferson county Resolution No 67-94 which contained a determination by the Board of Commissioners that no agricultural lands of long-term commercial significance can be accurately designated in Jefferson County prior to adoption of the revised Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan was copied for Council. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20, 1994/, Cont. A letter dated June 20, 1994, from Erwin P Jones Jr stating his concerns regarding the Heliport Location for the Hospital was copied for Council. This concludes the Consent Agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS Lois Smith was recognized and reported on the impact passage of the Youth Violence Reduction Act will have on Jefferson County and the ci ty wi th the formation of community networks and change in delivery of services. Councilmember Harpole volunteered to attend the Wednesday, June 22, 1994 meeting at the Chimacum High School Library at 7:00 PM. Shea Anderson was recognized and reminded Council of the meeting scheduled for 5: 30 PM, June 27, 1994, at the Pope Marine Par}~ where a discussion the downtown youth problems will take place. PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezone Application No 9401-09 -Jefferson General Hospital, Street Vacation Application No 9401-10 -Jefferson General Hospital. Conditional Use Permit Application No 9401-11 -Jefferson General Hospi tal. Ms Bloomfield reviewed the proposed Findings, Conclusions, and Conditions of the Rezone Application No 9401-09 recommending that Rezone Application No 9401-09 be granted as condi tioned. Ms Bloomfield reviewed the proposed findings, conclusions and conditions of the Street Vacation Applicat:ion No 9401-10 recommending approval. Ms Bloomfield reviewed the revised Findings of Fact and Conclusions and Conditions of ithe Planning commission for Conditional Use Permit Application No 9401-11 recommending approval. vic Dirksen, Hospital Administ:rator, reported on the size of the helicopter, the rooftop helipad¡, and a possible future landing area to accommodate larger helicopt:ers to be used in extreme emergencies only. David Ketchum, President of Airside, a Bellevue based Aviation Consulting Firm, spoke in favor of the chosen helipad site, and the research and care taken by the hospital in choosing the site. Mayor Clise opened the meet:ing to the public. Bruce McComas was recognized and voiced his obje!ctions to the rezoning of all the hospital property to PI and suggE!sted a rezone of only the property under construction, leaving remaining property to the east of the proposed parking lot under its current residential status. R D Gibson was recognized and rlemarked that he, too, would like to see the rezone only for t:he property necessary for construction with the remaining property remaining R1. Mr Gibson voiced his support for the rooftop helipad location wi th a cleared area on the ground for larger helicopters" R W Brydon was recognized and voiced his objections to the temporary pad and his support of the rooftop location if FAA approval is obtained. Bryon Swigart was recognized and voiced his objections against a full rezone, his approval of the rooftop helipad location, and additional language to be added to Condition #7 of the Revised Conditional Use Permit. Paul Asmus was recognized and voiced his concerns and questions regarding the temporary helipad location and the rooftop pad design. Bruce McComas was again recognized and questioned whether or not the unopened portion of 9th street would be used in the future for hospital parking access. Ms Bloomfield responded to the inquiry. Bob Brydon was recognized and voiced his concerns regarding FAA approval for the rooftop helipad location. There being no further testimony, Mayor Clise closed the hearing to the public and opened it to staff and proponent rebuttal. Ms Bloomfield, Mr Dirksen, Mr KI~tchum, Tony DeLeo and Richard Brumenschenkel responded to the questions raised during the public comment section of the hearing and 'those raised by the Council. Mr Clise turned to Council for disposition. 591 592 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20, 1994, Cont. Rezone Application No. 9401-09 - Jefferson General Hospital. ORDINANCE NO 2408 AN ORDINANCE REZONING BLOCKS 211, 212, 218, 219, ALONG WITH LOTS 3-6 OF BLOCK 193 AND LOTS 4 AND 5 AND THE SOUTHERN 40 FEET OF LOTS 3 AND 6 OF BLOCK 192 AND ABUTTING VACATED STREETS IN THE EISENBEIS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND FROM R-1 AND R-3 TO P-1; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 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 Shoulberg and passed unanimously by voice vote. Ms Franz again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2408 with the amendment to condition No 1 to read "All future buildings and/or expansions," etc, seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Councilmember Westerman made the motion to approve Rezone Application No 9401-09 Findings of Fact 1-22, Conclusions 1-5, and Condition 1 amended to read "All future buildings and/or expansions," etc, seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg. Mayor Clise opened the meeting to new or additional information, there being none the motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. Street Vacation App No. 9401-10 - Jefferson General Hospital. Councilmember Westerman made a motion to approve Street Vacation App No 9401-10, Findings of Fact 1-12, Conclusions 1-7 and Conditions 1-3, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch. Mayor Clise opened the meeting to new or additional information, there being none the motion passed unanimously by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO 2409 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THAT PORTION OF WILSON STREET LYING NORTH OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF PLATTED 8TH STREET AND SOUTH OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF PLATTED 9TH STREET, AND LYING BETWEEN BLOCKS 211 AND 212 IN THE EISENBEIS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND. Ms Franz 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 Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by voice vote. Ms Franz again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2409 which was seconded by Councilmember Perry-Thompson and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Conditional Use Permit App No 9401-11. Councilmember Westerman made a motion to approve Conditional Use Permit App No 9401-11 with the following changes: Page 2, Finds of Fact #7 - changing west to east. Page 9, Condition #2 added language after the word expansion "and shall be discontinued thereafter". Condition #6 to read: The applicant shall develop and implement a plan to provide a landing area to be used during emergency circumstances that will also accommodate larger helicopters before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued. Applicant shall submit plan to Planning Director for review and approval. Conditions #6.7,8,9 to be renumbered #7,8,9,10, which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch. Mayor Clise opened the meeting to public comment with regard to new or additional information. Anthony DeLeo, Hospital District, was I I 'I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20, 1994, Cont.. recognized and inquired as to: 1. Would an environmental study be required, 2. Would a permit be required and 3. Would that pad need to be up to FAA requirements or specifications? David Ketchum and Ms. winters responded. Bruce McComas was recognized and voiced his concerns regarding the flight corridor required. Paul Asmus was recognized and remarked on FAA requirements for helipads and flight corridors. Mr Asmus also submitted photos of the Brydon home and how it related to the approach path corridor. Ms winters advised that for new exhibits to be submitted the Public Hearing would have to be re-opened. Mr Asmus remarked also on the FAA conditions relating to lights and fencing. Ms Bloomfield ascertained that the items submitted by Mr Asmus had been included in the Council Packets making the exhibits on the record. The Public Hearing, therefore was not re-opened. Mr Brydon was recognized and voiced his belief that funding was available for the landing area on the hospital roof. David Ketchum responded to Mr McComas and Mr Asmus. After further discussion, Councilmember McCulloch made a motion to amend the motion with the addition to page 10, Condition #3, of the sentence: A consensus between the FAA. the primary air service provider and the applicant shall be submi tted to the Planning Director prior to occupancy. Seconded by Councilmember Westerman. Mayor Clise opened the meeting to new and additional information. There being no new testimony, the amendment passed by unanimously voice vote. wi thout further discussion the motion was passed by unanimous voice vote. RECESS Mayor Clise declared a recess at 10: 20 PM. reconvened at 10:28 PM. The meeting was COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Clise announced the following appointments to the Glue and string Committee: Carla Vanderven, Lucy LaRosa, David :M[iller, Scott Walker, Maggie Brown, Lee Vanderveer and Frank D'Amore. Economic Development. Councilmember Sokol reported 'that work is progressing on a set of draft goals to be presented to Council at the next meeting. Glue and String. Councilmember Harpole reported that the D\eeting scheduled for June 27, 1994, has been rescheduled for Jruly 2~5, 1994 at 7: 00 PM in the Council Chambers. Discussion of scenario development will take place. The full committee will meet on June 30,1994 to discuss ways of getting information out to the public. Land Use. Councilmember Davidson reported that at the last meeting held June 7, 1994, discussion took place regarding land use specifications. The next meeting will be June 21, 1994, at 1: 30 PM in the Council Chambers. Transportation. Councilmember Westerman reported that .at the meeting held June 20, 1994, continuing review of 1:he steering committee took place. Housing. Councilmember Perry-Thompson reported that t,he committee met and continued to discuss existing housing stock and zoning issues. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Clise recessed the meeting into Executive Session to discuss the acquisition of re&l estate and possible litigation including Mary Winters, Robert Wheeler, Doug Mason, Dave Robinson, and Vera Franz 10:35 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 11:42 PM. 593 594 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20, 1994, Cont. STANDING/ADHOC COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance - Polaris Contract Amendment. Councilmember McCulloch reported that at the meeting held June 13,1994 discussion of the Main Street Tourist Advisory Contract took place as well as the Polaris Contract Amendment. Councilmember McCulloch explained the resolution. RESOLUTION NO 94-79 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AMENDED CONTRACT WITH POLARIS ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING, INC FOR GENERAL CIVIL ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING SERVICES. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 94-79 which was seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember McCulloch reported that the next meeting scheduled for June 22, 1994, will be a budget meeting. The finance committee will meet with Mayor Clise and Dept Heads to discuss financial goals and priorities which will then go to the Public Hearing to be held on July 5, 1994. Transportation. Councilmember Westerman reported that continuing discussion of the Blaine Street neighborhood took place at the last meeting with a decision by the committee to create a draft of a Street Development Permit for future Council review. Councilmember Davidson made the motion to approve the Transportation Committee go forward with development of a draft street development permit which was seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously by voice vote. Research on the Hastings and Sheridan Petition has begun with information being gathered from the Police Dept and existing traffic studies to determine the priority of the intersection in terms of usage. Councilmember Westerman set July 11, 1994, at 10:30 AM to discuss the TIP. Parks & Property. Councilmember Harpole made a motion that the Grant Street School be allowed to use the McCurdy Pavilion for one performance day and one rehearsal set up day for a parent concert, which was seconded by councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously by voice vote. The next meeting is for June 21, 1994, at 11:30. continuing discussion of tag and graffiti issues will take place. Work in the future will be to determine a policy for day use of the McCurdy Pavilion and discussion of the Golf Course lease. Tourism Advisory. Councilmember Harpole stated that the next meeting is set for June 24,1994, at Noon in the Museum. Public Safety. Councilmember Sokol stated that the committee met and discussion of the request from Chief Newton regarding long and short term needs for the fire and police depts took place as well as discussion on the possibility of a Volunteer Fireman Recognition Program. Housing and Community Services. Councilmember Perry-Thompson stated that the committee met and discussed the community newsletter with the discussion carried forward to the meeting scheduled for July 5,1994, at Noon in the Council Chambers. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20,1994, Cont.. utili ties. Councilmember Shoulberg stated that he attended the Association of Washington cities meeting and testified at the Senate Government operations committee hearings on the GJIß and water resources policy planning. MAYOR'S REPORT The Chamber has asked Mr Clise to prepare a proclamation, which he has done, to celebrate Thomas Jefferson on July 4, 1994. A presentation by Bob Terry of the Terry Group is to be held on Monday and Tuesday, June 26 and 27,1994 and Mr Clise recommended Council attendance. STAFF REPORTS Public Works. Update on San Juan Ave Project. Mr Brackett stated that in the interest of time the update on the San Juan. Ave Project will be carried over to the next meeting. The work on Kearney street is to start June 27,1994. Planning and Building. Mr Robinson stated that an appeal has been filed on the Tides Inn Determination of Non-Significance. A hearing was scheduled for August 1,1994. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Amendment to Port Townsend School District Agreement on Sewer Line. RESOLUTION NO 94-80 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PORT TOWNSEND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 50 REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SANITARY SEWER LINE THROUGH THE PORT TOWNSEND MIDDLE SCHOOL PROPERTY. Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 94-80 which was seconded by Councilmember Harpole and passed unanimously by voice vote. Resolution Agreement. Authorizing Amendment to Jacobsen License Karl RESOLUTION NO 94-81 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE KARL JACOBSEN LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE USE OF CITY RIGHT OF WAY. Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 94-81 which was seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously by voice vote. 595 596 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20, 1994, Cont. NEW BUSINESS Banking Services Bid. RESOLUTION NO 94-82 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A BANKING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE PERIOD FROM AUGUST 1, 1994, THROUGH JULY 31, 1997, WITH NORTH SOUND BANK. Councilmember Shoulberg made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 94-82 which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and passed unanimously by voice vote. Resolution Authorizing ALEA Planning Grant. RESOLUTION NO 94-83 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR AN ALEA PLANNING GRANT (AL-163). Councilmember Shoulberg made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 94-83 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Resolution Authorizing Professional Services from Watterson West Group. Inc. RESOLUTION NO 94-84 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AND WATTERSON WEST GROUP, INC, TO PREPARE A POPULATION FORECASTING REPORT FOR PORT TOWNSEND AND JEFFERSON COUNTY. Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 94-84 which was seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed by voice vote with six councilmembers voting yes and one councilmember voting no. Authorization for puget Power Digging Permit. Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the Council authorize the Public Works Director to issue a digging permit for puget Power which was seconded by Councilmember Davidson and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further adjourned at 12:20 AM. Mayor Cli e declared the meeting . Attest: ~~ Clerk-Treasurer I I I 597 I I I 598 I I I 599 I I I 600 I I I