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Home My WebLink About01/02/1990 \Fl0 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 19,1989, Cont. 1- Mr. Hildt explained the need for the ordinance. 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 Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2176 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION I A discussion ensued on future uses of Hotel-Motel Transient Tax and the possibility of the city taking over responsibility for the Redman Cemetery. Councilmember Camfield suggested that the other councilmembers take a look at the tree near the corner of Tyler and Franklin which Mr. Bounds is complaining about. She explained that Parks Department staff visited the site and suggested that Mr. Bounds move his sprinkler system rather that be allowed to remove the tree. Thanks were expressed to Karen Chang as she now completes her term as a City Councilmember. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Shirley announced an Executive Session at 11:13 PM to discuss real estate acquisition and union negotiations including David Grove, Keith Harper, Michael Hildt and Ted Stricklin. The meeting was reconvened at 11:36 PM. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 11:36 PM. 63=t2 Attest: J~~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 2, 1990 ~he oCi ty ~ouncil of the City of Port Townsend met in C~:~~~~st~~s c~~~o~~l~ay ~f Jan~ary, 1990, at 7:30 PM in the , ayor rent S. Shirley presiding. I OATH OF OFFICE I The C~ty Clerk, David Grove, administered the Councllmembers Jean Camfield, Vern Jones Norma oath of office to Westerman. ' Owsley, and Sheila regular' Council I I ROLL CALL i . I Councilmembers present at roll call ' . Ivern Jones, Mike Kenna Julie McC l~er~ Jean Camfleld, John Clise, I Westerman. Also pres~nt were Clu kC:~ ' Norma Owsl,ey, and Sheila ,Attorney Keith Harper Publ~c ewr k rea~urer Davld Grove, City /' D ' ,... or s Dlrector Ted st 0 kl 0 lrector of Planning and Buildin M' h 0 rlC ln, ¡ Planner Kevin O'Neill. g lC ael Hlldt, and Assistant 347 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 2, 1990,. Cont. PUBLIC COMMENTS I Scott Walker was recognized and requested that the council go to their retreat thinking aboùt pedestrian needs and rE:!viewed the history of his work on these needs. He also requestE:!d that the council adopt a grading and filling ordinance. Joshua Sage was recognized and requested that the council provide for foot and bicycle paths within the city. Bjorn Lunde was recognized and encouraged the council to envision what they want the city to look like in the future when the population is twice the size it is now. He indicat.ed that he supports the position of the previous speakers. Bob Hayders was recognized and asked for permission to clear the trees and brush from the right-of-way adjacent to some property he owns in town. He indicated that he understood his request would be discussed by the council but did not see it on 1:he agenda. Mayor shirley asked if the council planned to make a committee report on his request. Councilmember Jones indicate!d that the commi ttee has several requests pending and suggested that Mr. Hayders meet with the committee. Lowell Johns was recognized and spoke in favor of bicycle trails because of the large number of people who depend upon a bicycle as their only means of transportation. I Ted Shoulberg was recognized and spoke in favor of bicycle ways and sidewalks and encouraged the city council to take it up during the retreat. Gunda Lunde was recognized and explained that she walks with her children a lot and it is life threatening in certain areas and she really wants to see more sidewalks. PRIORITY ITEMS Fort Worden Balloon Hanger Project. Tom France was recognized representing washington State Parks and requested clarification as to the conditions placed in the resolution the council passed authorizing the lease agreement: 1) Approval of the final plans by the City Council, and 2) That the State does in fact proceed with the project to completion. Mr. Harper explained thalt a motion passed by the city council approving the final plans would be required apart from the issuance of a building pE:!rmi t. He indicated evidence that the facility has been completed for the purpose it was intended would be necessary to establish completion. I Mr. Hildt explained that the plan review was contracted to the International Conference of Building Officials and there are some differences between them and the architects of the project. He indicated a meeting has been scheduled on January 3rd to resolve those differences. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Clise made a motion that item 15. b be removed from the agre,ement which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna. After further discussion, the motion passed unanimously by voice vote. After a discussion on possible definitions for the word completion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the words be added at the end of item 15.c "so that a certificate of Occupancy is issued." which was seconded by councilmember Clise. After further discussion, Mr. Harper proposed the following additional wording to section 2: After words "Fort Worden State Park" add "substantially"; delete words "approve by" and replace by "submitted to"; after City add "on November :21, 1989". 348 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 2, 1990, Cont. Councilmember Kenna agreed to include this wording in his motion which was agreed to by Councilmemher Clise. The motion as amended passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 90 - 03 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERAGENCY LEASEHOLD AGREEMENT WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENOVATION OF THE HISTORIC FORT WORDEN STATE PARK BALLOON HANGER I Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council adopt Resolution No. 90-03 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Kah Tai Park Litter. In response to letters of invitation, representatives from Safeway Stores and McDonald's Restaurant were noted to be present in the audience by Mayor Shirley. He then asked the council to state their concerns. Councilmember Kenna asked if the businesses have any suggestions as to specific action that can be taken to reduce the amount of litter being blown into the area of the Kah Tai Park. Mike Mitchell was recognized and explained that much of the problem is caused late at night with vagrants going through their dumpster. He indicated that they go out on a daily basis to pick up the litter along a four block area which is documented. A discussion ensued during which the council expressed the observation that this effort does not appear to be enough. Mr. Mitchell proposed that they begin locking the trash bins as a further measure to reduce the spread of trash. I Mr. Hildt reported that according to the Parks Department there has been an increase in litter since the Safeway Store opened its deli department. Bob Giesler was recognized and reported that they also are having a problem at night when no one is around with people going through their dumpsters. He explained that their dumpsters are not adequate for the amount of garbage they have and have not been able to get the collector to return their calls. He indicated that they have an employee who piCks up the litter every morning from their property and that of neighbors up the hill as well. A discussion ensued about the problems associated with birds when dumpster are left open. Councilmember Camfield agreed that the city would facilitate the effort to reach the management of the garbage collector. Mayor shirley indicated that he would have Lee Meling contact both Mr. Giesler and Mr. Mitchell. Councilmember Kenna suggested that garbage receptacles in the parking lot would present those who are now dropping litter on the ground with an acceptable alternative. Mr. Giesler indicated that he will look into that suggestion. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Approval of the Minutes for December 19,1989, as written without reading. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: Current Expense Street Library Library Construction $ 93,039.22 437.41 2,418.28 3,529.57 349 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 2, 1990" Cont. I Parks Emergency Medical Services Water-Sewer Storm and Surface Water Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Total 2,315.81 2,972.34 20,955.43 237.00 563.12 52.08 $126,520.26 Authorizing Call for Bids: Chlorine: Gasoline: to be opened January 16, 1990, at 7:30 PM to be opened January 16, 1990, at 7:30 PM Adoption of Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO 90-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91. H J Minnihan has agreed to construct a water distribution system, including service lines and meter boxes in the plat of Tamarack village, Jefferson County, within the City of Port Townsend water service area. RESOLUTION NO 90-02 I A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91. Campbell Construction has agreed to construct an eight-inch sewer line in Jackman Street from 49th Street to 47th Stre~at; in 47th Street from Jackman Street to Holcomb Street; in Holcomb Street from 47th street to 45th Street within the City of Port Townsend. Communications: An environmental checklist dated December 15, 1989, from Glen R Woods, Trustee for Discovery Investments, to survey and short plat 14 acres into six parcels near 20th Ave and Baker street in Port Townsend was copied for Council and referred to the Legislative/ Environmental Committee. A letter dated December 21, 1989, from David A GrovE:! to Robert Giesler, Manager, Safeway Store, requesting his presence at the January 2, 1990, Council meeting was copied for Council and referred to Kah Tai Park Litter, priority Item B on this agenda. A letter dated December 21, 1989, from David A Grove to Robert J Roth, President, R J Roth Management, Inc, requesting a representative from McDonalds to attend the January 2, 1990, Council meeting was copied for Council and referred to Kah Tai Park Litter, priority Item B on this agenda. I A report dated December 22, 1989, from Juan C Inchauste, P E, Regional Engineer, International Conference of Buildinçr Officials, on the plans and associated data for the Balloon Hangar Pavilion was copied for Council and referred to Fort Worden Balloon Hangar Project, Priority Item A on this agenda. A letter dated December 26,1989, from Tom Aumock, Inspector, Port Townsend Fire Department, to Doug Franz, Building Official, noting receipt of the plans submitted for the Fort Worden Balloon Hangar Pavilion and stating concerns of the Fire Department was copied for Council and referred to Fort Worden Balloon HangE~r Project, Priority Item A on this agenda. 350 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 2, 1990, Cont. A letter dated December 26,1989, from Bill Philips, P E, Assistant Chief Engineer, washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, to Frank Gifford, Architectural Project Coordinator, Jefferson County, listing items removed from the Balloon Hangar Pavilion construction plans and the order in which they will be re- introduced as funding becomes available was copied for Council and referred to Fort Worden Balloon Hangar Project, Priority Item A on this agenda. I A letter dated December 28, 1989, from David A Grove, Clerk- Treasurer, to Carlyle Staab, Lands Agent, Washington state Parks and Recreation Commission, regarding the Balloon Hangar Project was copied for Council and referred to Fort Worden Balloon Hangar Project, priority Item A on this agenda. A report dated December 28, 1989, from Juan C Inchauste, P E, Regional Engineer, International Conference of Building Officials, on the structural and some additional non-structural comments for the Balloon Hangar Pavilion was copied for Council and referred to Fort Worden Balloon Hangar project, Priority Item A on this agenda. This concludes the Consent Agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS Conditional Use Permit Application No 8910-03 -Port of Port Townsend. Kevin O'Neill explained the findings and conclusions recommended by the Planning commission on this proposal for a temporary office building. He explained that this is related to the other application which has been remanded back to the Planning Commission and indicated that the council may want to hold this application over until the disposition of the remanded application is known. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. Bob McGinnis was recognized and explained that the area proposed is designated in the Port's Comprehensive Plan as dry boat storage even though it has been used in recent years for vehicular parking. There being no further testimony offered at this time, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the council table this application which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Street Vacation Application No 8909-05 -Glen Wood. Mr. O'Neill explained the proposed findings and conclusions recommended by the Planning Commission. Mayor shirley opened the hearing to the audience. There being no testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the council for disposition. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council adopt the following findings, conclusions and condition and grant Street Vacation Application No 8909-05 which was seconded by councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. Findings: 1. The applicant requests vacation of that portion of platted but unopened Rosecrans Street extending from First Street south to the city limits. The south end of Rosecrans street terminates at the city limits and abuts the Eastview Industrial Plat. The portion proposed to be vacated consists of the entire 66-foot width of the Rosecrans Street right-of- way. I 2. The applicant owns the property abutting both sides of the portion of Rosecrans Street proposed to be vacated. The applicant's property is described as the unnumbered blocks lying southerly of Blocks 311 and 312, Eisenbeis Addition, I 2. 3. 4. I 5. 6. 7. 351 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 2, 1990, Cont. also known as Tax 23 and 24. The portion of Rosecrans Street proposed to be vacated runs between Tax Lots 23 and 24. 3. Rosecrans Street runs north to south and intersects with Sims Way approximately 1,000 feet north of the applicant's property. The portion of Rosecrans Street betwe.:!n Sims Way and Fourth Street was previously vacated by the City Council, and no portion of Rosecrans Street south of Sims Way is developed, nor are there utility mains located there. Access to the Eastview Industrial Park, which abuts Rosecrans Street to the south, is provided by Thomas Street 4. The applicant requests the street vacation in order to consolidate his property and expand the space available for a building site on Tax Lot 23. Conclusions: 1. The proposed street vacation is in compliance with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. The portion of Rosecrans Street proposed to be vacated is not required for current or anticipated overall area circulation. The effectiveness of fire, law enforcement, medical or other emergency services will not be impaired by the proposed vacation. The portion of Rosecrans Street proposed to be vacated is not required as a current or anticipated utility corridor. The portion of Rosecrans Street proposed to be vacated is not required as a current or anticipated bicycle, pedestrian or equestrian trail corridor. The portion of Rosecrans street proposed to be vacated does not abut on a body of salt or fresh water. Because the proposed street vacation conforms with the goals and policies contained in the Comprehensive Plan and satisfies the review criteria for street vacations set forth in Section 12.20.060 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code, the Port Townsend city council grants the above referenced application be as conditioned: Condition: 1. I A certified copy of the ordinance vacating the street shall be recorded by the city clerk in the office of the Jefferson County auditor upon receipt by the city of all fees and compensation required (12.20.120 Port Townsend Municipal Code) . The street vacation shall be cancelled and become automatically null and void one year after City Council action if said fees have not been paid. COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council issue a declaration of non-significance on the checklist submitted by Phillip Hassrick on the propos€!d rezone of lots 1 through 8, block 283, of Eisenbeis Addition which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna announced a meeting of the commi tt~ee for 7: 00 PM on Tuesday, January 16, 1990, in the Council Chambers to consider the checklist submitted by Glenn Woods and the application from the City on the rezone for secondary sewer treatment facilities. 352 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 2, 1990, Cont. street/storm Drainage/Light. Councilmember Jones announced a meeting of the committee at 5:00 PM on Thursday, January 11, 1990, in the Council Chambers of City Hall to meet with Mr. Hayders and consider his request to remove trees from city right-of-way adjacent to his property. Councilmember Camfield reported that the Grant Street School principal does want the sidewalk to come down Grant Street until it is directly across the street from the main entrance. The width recommended was six feet. It was indicated that the church which will shortly be built in the area might be approached to share in the cost of construction along with the city and the school. Mayor Shirley indicated after conferring with Mr. stricklin, they would followup with the school. I Water and Sewer. Councilmember McCulloch announced a committee meeting for 9:00 AM on January 9,1990, in the Council Chambers of City Hall to discuss a variety of topics. Council Retreat. It was announced that the council retreat will begin at 7:30 AM in the Seminar Room at Fort Worden State Park. Community Services. Mr. Grove announced that the council has been invited to tour the construction site for the library renovation and construction at 12:00 Noon at the facility on Lawrence Street. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO 2175 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS; ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 17.30, OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS; ADDING NEW SECTIONS; AMENDING SECTIONS 17.16.030, 17.08,365, 17.16.010, 17 . 20 . 010, 17. 40 . 030, 17. 40 . 040, AND 17 . 64 . 045 ; AND REPEALING CHAPTERS 17.24,17.28 AND 17.32 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE. I Mr. Hildt reviewed the most recent draft and proposed amendments from the staff for the city council. A discussion ensued about the parking requirements for pre-schools. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that pre-schools be listed with schools and have the same parking requirements as daycare which was seconded by Councilmember Jones. After further discussion, the motion passed by voice vote from a majority of the council. After further discussion on the parking requirements for daycare, Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the ordinance require one parking space for each employee and one loading space which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman. Mr. Grove asked if the parking requirement would only apply to employees who live away from the site and was assured that it did. After further discussion, Councilmember McCulloch amended her motion to include one loading space for daycare of 12 or fewer children and two loading spaces plus one parking space for each employee when there are more than 12 children which was agreed to by the second. The motion as amended passed by voice vote with six councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Owsley voted against the motion. A discussion ensued about the allowance for space for recycling and bicycles as well as joint use. Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the joint use provision be increased from 50% to 100% which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed by voice vote with six councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Owsley voted against the motion. A discussion ensued on the possibility of including uptown parking r~tief for joint use as well. Councilmember Kenna made a motion tM~t section 14 be adjusted to include the uptown commercial ~trict as well which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch. À~ter further discussion of the motion, the motion passed by voice I 353 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 2, 1990, Cont. I vote with four councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmembers Owsley, Jones, and Camfield voted against the motion. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the footnote to page 8 offered by staff be added to the draft which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. There being no further changes proposed, Mayor shirley directe!d Mr. Grove to read the ordinance by title which he did. This constituted the second reading. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the second reading be considered the third and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Clise made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2175 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO 2177 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND FIXING FEES FOR AMBULANCE SERVICE. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Clise 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. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the council adopt Ordinance No. 2177 which was s3conded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO 90-04 I A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PARKING IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR THE PORT TOWNSEND DOWNTOWN PARKING DISTRICT. Councilmember Clise reminded the council that this was held over from the last meeting. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Clise made a motion that the council adopt the resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO 90-05 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO EXECU'I'E AN INDUSTRIAL WASTE. TREATMENT AGREEMENT WI'I'H NEW DAY FISHERIES, INC. The council was reminded that this was held over for rE!view by the Ci ty Attorney. Mr. Harper noted some typing errors, but indicated that he had no problem with the content. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council adopt the resolution which y¡ras seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS I ORDINANCE NO 2178 AN ORp+NANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND WAGE:S EFfECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1990. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title and explained t.hat it only covers positions which are non-union. 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 Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Clise made a motion that the ordinance be adopted which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by roll call vote. 354 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 2, 1990, Cont. RESOLUTION NO 90-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PORT TOWNSEND CIVIC TRUST Mr. Grove explained the agreement. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Jones made a motion that the council adopt the resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Shirley announced an Executive Session at 10:20 PM to discuss with legal counsel the purchase of real estate and union negotiations including David Grove, Keith Harper, Michael Hildt and Ted stricklin. The meeting was reconvened at 10:35 PM. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO 90-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN OFFER FOR AND THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council adopt the resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 10.36 PM. Attest: M~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 16, 1990 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this Sixteenth day of January, 1990, at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of city Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield John Clise Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, Julie McCulloch, and Norma ow~ley. Sheil~ Westerman was excused. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin and Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt. PUBLIC COMMENTS Bill Toskey, Manager, Port of Port Townsend, was recognized and requested that the Council consider the Conditional Use Permit for a temporary office building for the Port of Port Townsend which was tabled at the last meeting. I I I