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Home My WebLink About01/06/1987 305 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 6, 1987 ---~--------------------------------------_._------- ------------------- --------- ---------- --- .- ._---_-____n~_____._------------- ---- --- ---- - í ~~~- ~~~j~~~~~~ ~ 11 ~~7 ~h~ n C~;~ . I Brent S. Shi rley presiding. ! . I I I I I I I i I I I I I I - -- ---- of Port Townsend met in regular session this 6th Council Chambers of City Hall at 7:30 P.M., Mayor ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Janis Hunt, Jean Camfield, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, and Mike Kenna. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, Publi Works Director Ted Stricklin, and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES I I Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of December 16, 1986, as: written and to dispense with their reading which was seconded by Councilmember . Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I The following bills I I i I I I I I I I I I i ì I I I I I I I I I I I BILLS AND CLAIMS and clàims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Parks Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvement Kah Ta i Park Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief $57,039.50 1,038.33 6,613.48 35.20 2,175.39 18,636.62 26.61 9,626.89 6,446.62 594.36 Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously 6y voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS A letter dated December 12,1986, from Cliff Gillies, Executive Director of the I Washington Interschola5tic Activities Association, to Mayor Shirley was copied for the council expressing their appreciation for Port Townsend hosting the 19861 State High School Cross Country Championship Meet. Councilmember Hunt suggested I that Mayor Shirley write a letter to Ken Brink thanking him for his efforts to I make this event a success. A letter dated December 17, 1986, from Mayor Shirley to Ray Rollins of Port Townsend Cable TV was copied for the council requesting his attendance at the January 6, 1987 councilmeeting to respond to charges that they have violated. their franchise by increasing rates withbut city approval. Councilmember Kenna i reported that the law has changed since the city issued the franchise and we . can no longer exercise any control over the rates. A discussion ensued on the services offered. Mayor Shirley reported that Mr. Rollins is not well. An Environmental Checklist dated December 18, 1986, from Anthony Stroeder on the proposed rezone of 8 lots between 8th and 9th on Sheridan from R2 to R3 was copied for the Council. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Legislative/ i Environmental Committee. I I A letter dated December 18, ]986, from Ruth Hickenbottom to Mayor Shirley was ! copied for the council requesting renewal of the conditional use permit for a I school/day care center at 1632 32nd Street. Councilmember Hunt made a motion I to renew the permit for one year which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and I passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I A letter dated December 19, 1986, from Charles Lean, Assistant Attorney General,1 I to Mayor Shirley was copied for the council indicating he wants to find a way to! I reduce the costs of preparing the engineering report update on secondary sewer' i by reducing the amount of work to be done or by finding a way to share the't I costs. Mayor Shirley reported that the city will receive fifty percent funding: , on the preparation of the engineering report and the Department òf Ecology is \ I ! going to require everything that they can to be included in the report. 306 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 6, 1987 Cont. ----- ----------------._-- --------- --------------------- ----- --------- ------ ----------- A letter dated December 19, 1986, to all public treasurers from the State TreasurJr Robert S. O'Brien was copied for the council advising the city that the adminis- trative fee charged to operate the Local Government Investment Pool is being reduced because of the rapid growth of the pool. Mr. Grove explained how the city's income from this source compares with other sources used on the past. A letter dated December 24, 1986, from Robert Ell is to Ted Stricklin was copied for the council requesting renewal of the conditional use permit to operate a bed and breakfast inn, Heritage House, at 305 Pierce Street. Councilmember Hunt made ¡a motion that the council renew the permit for another year which was seconded by founcilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. I The Council received a letter dated December 27, 1986, from Robert Steelquist, I President of the Washington Native Plant Society, requesting that the Spring 'Valley Golf Course lease include a legal description of the wildflower habitat areas and impose conditions that would prevent the destruction of the habitat conditions within the described areas. Mayor Shirley indicated that this will be addressed under old business. Mr. Steelquist is president of the Olympic I Chapter only. - II The Council received a letter dated December 28, 1986, from Mark Egger, State President of the Washington Native Plant Society,requesting that the city amend provisions of the lease for the Spring Valley Golf Course to protect the native : prairie remnant habitats. Mayor Shirley referred this also to old business. I , ¡ i A letter of resignation dated December 29, 1986, from C.E. Botts, Jr., a member lof the Park Board, was received by the council. Mayor Shirley expressed his I appreciation to Mr. Bott~ who was present in the meeting. ,A letter from R. J. Carlson, Treasurer for the Fair Toll Coal ition, to Mayor I Shirley was copied for the council expressing their appreciation for the city's I support. I The Council received a resignation dated December 31,1986, from Councilmember 'I: Frieda Imislund. Mayor Shirley indicated that he would send her a letter as well as one to -~la Mikkelsen. I, 8 The Council reç~ived a letter dated January 2, 19 7, from Gerry Bergstrom re- questing the council adopt a resolution supporting the protection and preser- vation of the prairie plant community on the Spring Valley Golf Course. Mayor Shirley referred this to old business. The Council- rec~ived an information packet from Autumn Scott and Gerry Bergstrom on January 2,1987, 'concerning the Native Prairie Plants at the Spring Valley Golf Course. - Mayor Shirley referred this also to old business. The co~ncil-recei~ed a letter dated January 5, 1987, fron Mickey McKinney re- questing that~h~ council delay action on the lease of the Spring Valley Golf Course.: Mayor Shirley referred this to old business. the Council recefved letters of appl ication for vacancies on the city council from Andrew Thurston, John Nielsen, and Gene Kacson. Mayor Shirley referred these to-new business. BID OPENING The following bids were opened and read aloud for the construction of a club house/conference center at the Spring Valley Golf Course: Evergreen Mobil Co. Ra I ph J. \~ i I son G. Benton Builders Steve Cooper Construction Nordland Construction Blue Herion Construction $47,500.00 28,034.70 53,300.00 32,150.00 54,9'35.00 54,697.36 Mayor Shirley asked that Mr. Stricklin review the bids and return to the council later in the meeting with a recommendation. Councilmember Jones made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I 307 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 6, 1987 Cont. ----------------------------------------.. ---------------- ----- ---- -------------- - ------------ - ----- -- ----------'----------~ -----------------------" ---- ------ ----- '---------u--- - ---------------------- PUBLIC COMMENTS I Mayor Shirley called on Bart Phillips who requested that the council conduct two public hearings this month on an Urban Development Action Grant appl ication i in behalf of the city for Union Wharf Associates for the redevelopment of Union I Wharf. He explained that the developers are not sure that they would like to apply for funds during this round of funding, - but if so would only have to I the end of the month to meet the hearing requirements and complete their I application. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to conduct the public hearing I ! on January 20, 1987, at the next regular session which was seconded by Council- ! member Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor Shirley indicated that i if the developers are not ready, then the hearing will be cancellèd. I Mr. Frank DeAmore was recognized and explained the amount of interest in the I Marine Sc,ience Center at FortWarden. He requested that the council amend the i lease for the Spring Valley Golf Course to protect the prairie remnants because i they are an endangered species. Mr. Bill Snyder was recognized and spoRe in i favor of a good golf course and urged the cbuncil to seek a balance when con- I ¡ sidering the protection of the prairie flowers. Mr. Rick Aumock was recognized a~dexplained that th~plants are h~arty and suggested that t~ey be transplanted VIC Coster was recognized and explained that the golf course IS one of the best i o~ the.peninsula in the winter. He indicated that the golfer: and flowers ~ave lIved In harmony for many years and expressed concern about sightseers getting ,hit with golf balls,when they go to see the f,lowers. Mr. Tom Jay was recognized ! and spoke in favor of protection of the prairie plant community in the golf ¡ course so they can be studied and coordinate uses for the benefit of all. Mr. ,; Steve Hayden from the Park Board was recognized and encouraged that only those parts of the prairie plant community which must be disturbed to improve the I function of the golf course be sacrificed. Peggy Albers was recognized and 'I' requested that the council take whatever steps necessary to protect the prairie environment of the golf course because of its geological and cultural history of the area. Mr. Mickey McKinney was recognized and explained that it is not I just the naturalists or the golfers who have an interest in what happens to the! I prairie remnants on the golf course. Ms. Sidney Keagen was recognized and spoke; I in favor of the protection of the prairie environment because history will recor? I the results of our efforts here to preserve our heritage. M~. James Mosley was I recognized and asked that the council act in the best interest of the whole I community coDsidering what a great asset the golf course really is to the city. I Mr. Chuck Easton was recognized and reminded those.assembled that the plants, II' and the golf course have existed together for over sixty years. Gerry Bergstrom: I was recognized and explained that there will be a balance between the two in- I I terests and people will not be interfering with the golfers. Ms. Beth McBearen ' was recognized and explained that grading. of the areas is all that will harm i them substantially. . I I ! COMMITTEE REPORTS I ¡ Water-Sewer. Councilmember Ison reported that the committee met to consider I changes to the regulations and expect a final draft to be presented to the I council in the near future. i I , I Golf Course Clubhouse/Conference Center. Mr. Stricklin reported that it i appears the low bidder, Ralph Wilson has what the city wants and recommended I acceptance of his bid. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to that effect which ! was seconded by Counci lmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Mayor Shirley explained that an emergency appropriation may be necessary to work out the financing. I I Î I ! OLD BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 87-01 I I - I I I I I After a brief discussion of the conditions and budget for this interim agreement~ Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the c6uncil adopt Resolution No. 87-01 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERIM ANIMAL CONTROL AGREEMENT WITH BAYSHORE ENTERPRISES FROM 1/1-3/31/87 Golf Course Long Term Lease. Councilmember Camfield reported that the adhoc committee has reviewed the draft of the agreement prepared by the city attorney 308 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 6, 1987 Cont. ----------- -------- ---"----_-___--M__-___------- h____- - ,.. ----------------------- -------..-- '-------- and are recommending approval with some adjustments in the area staked out for preservation of the prairie plant community before the survey is done. Mr. I Harper reviewed the major provisions. Uses of the- conference center were dis- cussed. Mayor Shirley explained that the lease will exclude the area occupied by the prairie plant community for the Native Plant Society to contract separ- ! ately. After a brief discussion about the wisdom of these agreements, Council- member Hunt made a motion that the council approve this long term lease agreement in concept and have it in final form for adoption at the next council meeting I as well as a contract with the Native Plant Society which was seconded by Council- I mem~er Ison and passed by voice vote. Councilmember Jones voted against the motion. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 87-02 I I I I I I After Mr. Grove exp I a i ned the differences i Counc i lmember Hunt made a mot i on to adopt ! Counci lmember Ison and passed unanimously A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE PORT TOWN- SEND CIVIC TRUST FOR THE MAIN STREET PROGRAM between this and previous agreements, the resolution which was seconded by by voice vote. Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application SH7-86 - John Nesset~ I Bob Duffy explained that a revision to this permit previously granted has been -- requested to el iminate the free-standing sign according to an agreement reached between the permittee and the Washington State Department of Ecology at a Washington State Shorelines Hearings Board prehearing conference on November 25, 11986. He indicated that the Jefferson County Planning and Building Department is recommending approval of this revision. Councilmember Ison made a motion to ! I approve the revision and make the following findings of fact which was seconded I by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I FINDINGS 1. The revision is to be reviewed oy the Port Townsend City Council pursuant to WAC 173-14-064 and Section 6.404 of the Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management Master Program. 2. No additional over-water construction is proposed. 3. No new structures are involved in the request. 4. The use of the site would not be changed by the request. 5. No significant adverse environmental impact has been identified. 6. Sections 5.10,"Advertisingl', and 7.10,'IVariancesl', for the Jefferson-Port Townsend Shorel ine Management Master Program and condition 1 would no longer apply to the proposal if the revision is approved. Frank Moore Street Vacation Application. Mr. Alan Carman was recognized and ex- plained that there was an error in the restrictive covenant number 11. It shoulq read," ... no structure exceeding 20 feet in height would be allowed within a 20' buffer zone along Sims Way". He explained that in his opinion the counci I did not want the corner to lay bare of p-lant5' which the present wording would require. Councilmember 'son made a motion that ordinance no. 2058 be amended to include the correct wording before its publ ication which was seconded by Council- member Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO 87-03 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt this resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 87-04 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACT FOR STATE OWNED FACILITIES Councllmember Ison made a motion to adopt this resolution which waS seconded by ¡ Counc~1 lmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I 309 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 6, 1987 Cont. ------------------------------ m______---,---- ,,----- - -------- --------,.. -- -- I I I ,- u_- - -- -_un_-- -- -------------------- -------- ----- ------- ------,-------.--- - - -- n -- ------ -------- --------- ---- RESOLUTION NO. 87-05 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A TOURISM PROMOTION CON- TRACT WITH CENTRUM i I I I I I i seconded¡ Councilmember Camfield made a motion to adopt this resolution which was by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 87-06 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A TOURISM PROMOTION CONTRACT WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adòpt this resolution which was seconded by : I Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Plaza Awnings. Councilmember Hunt inquired as to what control the city has to the installation of awnings like those recently installed at the plaza. Mr. Grove explained that the city of Carmel, Cal ifornia has a very comprehensive architectural design ordinance which might be used as a pattern to keep this from happening in the future. Mayor Shirley indicated that the new position budgeted may be able to address concerns like this. Interview of Candidates for City Council. Mayor Shirley suggested that each candidate be allowed to address the council at which time the council could ask any questions they might have. The following candidates were then recog- I nized and addressed the council indicating their reasons for applying and their I qualifications: Mary Norwood, Byron Swigart, Cheryl Van Dyke, Geoffrey Masci, John Clise, Donald McLarney, Gene Kacson, John Nielsen, and Andrew Thurston. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Shirley declared an executive session to allow the council to discuss the candidates at 9:50 P.M.. The meeting was reconvened at 9:57 P.M. with all councilmembers present. NEW BUSINESS I I Election of Councilmembers. Following an election by secret ballot, Mary Nor- i wood was elected to replace Ila Mikkelsen and John Clise was elected to replace I Frieda Imislund. Both candidates received a majority vote of the council on the! firs t ba II ot. ~ INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS After the election of Mary Norwood and John Clise, they were administered the oath of office by City Clerk David Grove. ADJOURNMENT I i I I I I I declared the meeting adjourned at! There being no further business, Mayor Shirley 10:]9 P.M. Attest: ~~ Mc~ City Clerk