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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/03/1987 314 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 20, 1987 Cont. ORDINANCE NO. 2061 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1668 AS AMENDED AND SECTION NO. 2.60.020 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Hunt 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 Ison made a motion to adopt the ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote. I RESOLUTION NO. 87-12 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF JEFFERSON COUNTY Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt this resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 11 : 31 P.M. Attest: ~~ Mayor I ~~ City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 3, 1987 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 3rd day of February, 1987, at 7:30 PM in the Courtroom in the Jefferson County Court- house, Mayor Brent S. Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, John Clise, Janis Hunt: Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, and Mary Norwood. Also present were City Attorney, Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. Revote on Filling Council Vacancies. Mr. Harper explained that even though he feels that the election of John Clise and Mary Norwood by secret ballot to fill the counc i I vacanc i e~~~~'1 s recommend i ng that a revote be taken because of the potential consequences if the procedure was challenged at some later time. Mr. Grove explained that this is just a confirming vote. Mayor Shirley called for a roll call vote for a candidate to replace Counci lmember Imislund. Councilmembers Kenna, Hunt, and Camfield voted for John Cl ise, Councilmember Ison voted for Byron Swigart and Councilmember Jones voted for Donald McLarney. Mayor Shirley then called for a candidate to replace Councilmember Mikkelsen. All five Council- members voted for Mary Norwood. Councilmember Jones made a motion to appoint Mary Norwood and John Cl ise to the City Council which was seconded by Council- member Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. I M I NUnS Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of January 20, 1987, as written and to dispense with their reading which was seconded by Coun~ilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. L~I-, 315 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 3, 1987 Cont. -----------------------------------,--------------------------- ---- ---- ----- --------------------------- -------<---- ------------------ ---... ------ ---- - - -- ---- ----< --- --...-- - ---- ----- u_- ------------~-____~_n_' BILLS AND CLAIMS I I The following bills I I i ¡ i I and claims were presented for payment: I i i I 'Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the I proper funds which was seconded by CouncilmemberYson and passed unanimously I by voice vote. j I The council received an environmental checklist dated December 17, 1986, from I the Port of Port Townsend on the proposed construction of a two story office I build~ng at the corner of Washington and Benedict Streets. Mayor Shirley re- I ferred this to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. ! A letter dated January 22, 1987, from Laurie Stewart to Mayor Shirley was copied ¡ I for the council tendering his resignation from the Library Board. A thank you! ¡letter from Mayor Shirley to Mr. Stewart dated January 26, 1987, was also copied I for the counc i I . i I A letter dated January 23, 1987, from Karen Martin, Chairperson of the I Directors for the Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program, was copied I council expressing their appreci~tion for city support and identifying ¡ funds wi II be used for. , Current Expense Street Library Parks Emergency Medical Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension Services $32,448.71 1,445.75 10,225.12 325.69 537.80 7,770.47 6,210.45 111.35 and Re lief COMMUNICATIONS Board of ! for the ¡ i what the i I The council received a letter dated January 26, 1987, from Scott Walker and BrucJ I Marston alledging serious improprieties that convince them that the city has' i acted in an arbitrary and capricious manner by entering into a lease with Mike ¡ Early and As50ciates. They asked that this lease not be signed until the alledg~d improprieties have been redressed. Councilmember Hunt asked that the letter be ! read in full at this time which was done by Mr. Grove. Mayor Shirley referred' this to the Parks and Property Committee. I I liThe council received a letter dated January ¡ Supervisor in the Jefferson County Auditors i file a financial affairs statement no later I ! i !The council received a letter dated January 27, 1987, from Bruce Marston reques-' i ting that the city council order a halt at the golf course to any improvements i until an understanding is reached as to the environmental consequences. Council-, member Camfield requested that this letter be read aloud which was done by Mayor. I'Shirley. Mayor Shirley then referred this to the Legislative/Environmental: Committee. . I I ¡'The council received a letter dated January 27,1987, from William Dentzel in support of plans to renovate and add on to the present library. He asked to I keep Interlibrary loan services available. Mayor Shirley referred this to the I Community Services Committee. : - , [A letter dated January 28, 1987, from Barbara Bogart to Mayor Shirley was copied; 'for the council requesting that the zoning ordinance be amended to allow grand- : I father structures to be rebuilt when destroyed without the necessity of obtaining I a variance. Councilmember Camfield made a motion t,o refer this to the Planning: ¡Commission which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by I ¡voice vote. I .. IA letter dated January 28, 1987, from Guy Albert to Councilmember Norwood was i ! cop i ed for the counc i I urg i ng her to do everyth i ng in her power to cancel the' I lease on the Spring Valley Golf Course, or to halt its advancement until amend- \ !¡'ments can be made to it so as to represent and protec- t publ ic opinion. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Parks and Property Committee. 26, 1987, from Karen Cartmel, Election I office, reminding them that they must than April 15, 1987. 316 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 3, 1987 Cont. --------- ~~te-; da~~-d-- Janu~-r-y~8~--;~~~-~rom--~~rdon N i cho I s~n, Proj ect Manager for- I ~H~~ Hill, to Ted Stricklin was copied for the council outl ining the scope of I work and costs to update the Wastewater Faci I ities Plan in accordance with the , requirements of the Department of Ecology. Mayor Shirley referred this to I fu rther on the agenda. I A letter dated January 30, 1987, from Robert Hinton was copied for the council I expressing his support for the golf course renovation project and urged the I council not to yeild to the pol itical pressure of the vocal minority. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Parks and Property Committee. I The council received a letter dated January 12, 1987, from Sally Boyer asking about the proposed use of the clubhouse structure at the Spring Valley Golf Course.- She requested that space be made available for private parties who want services caterred. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Parks and Property Committee. OATH OF OFFICE I Mr. Grove r~administered the oath of office to Mary Norwood and John Cl ise reaffirming the oath they took on January 6, 1987. PUBLIC COMMENTS ii- Bruce Marston was recognized and indicated that he is speaking for the Admiralty Audibon Society. He requested a publ ic meeting to discuss the fate of the pond I at the Spring Valley Golf Course which would allow them to educate people about the wildl ife in this area. He requested that the council pass a resolution I honoring a rare bird which is attracting birdwatchers to our area. Mr. Ron I Sikes was recognized and asked the council if they will require the leasee of I the Spring Valley Golf Course to restore the wild life habitat recently damaged I at the pond. Mr. Carl Allen was recognized and spoke in favor of the improvemen s I being made to the golf course and requested that the council clarify whatever I needs to be done so that the improvements can proceed in an orderly manner. I Mr. Curt Danielson was recognized and spoke in favor of the improvements proposed ! and underway at the golf course and requested that the city council get on with I it~ Jim Caldwell was recognized and spoke in favor of the improvements to the 'I gol-f course because it will be a tourist attraction when they get finished. Ms.§tM:tAf'.l___.-;....was recognized and complained about the lack of information about the fill dumped at the pond on the golf course. Mr. Bob Black was recog- nized and spoke in favor of the improvements to the golf course testifying to the work that the leasee hasdone in other areas. Ms. Julie Marston was recog- ninized and requested a publ ic hearing on the future of the golf course. Jack I Scott was recognized and and spoke in favor of the improvements to the Spring Valley Golf Course urging the council to get on with it. Bill Schwilke was I recognized and spoke in favor of the golf course proposed improvements. Mr. II' Charles Wallin was recognized and spoke against the present lease for the Spring 'I Valley Golf Course requesting that the council reconsider and conduct a public hearing on it. Mitch Black was recognized and spoke in favor of improvement to I the swamp on the golf course because he has observed a decline in the number of ,water foul which use the pond. Ms. Rusty North was recognized and congradulated I the council on'having a meeting at last which is accessable to the handicapped. She requested that a mechanism be established that would make it easier to move I' the meeting from City Hall. Mr. Bob McGinn~s was recog~ized ~nd opposed the golf course lease because he alledged that It was negotiated In secret and he ¡-does not like some of the provisions. Mr. John Baker was recognized and request d ! that the council take a longer look at the lease for the golf course and try to I address the concerns expressed at this meeting. Mr. Robert Fostain was recogniz d I and spoke in favor of the lease explaining that the golfers have known about the I effort since September. Mr. Lue Brown was recognized and spoke in favor of the I §olf course lease and requested that we get on with it. Mr. Stephen Hayden was : recognized and spoke against the lease of the golf course because there was no I publ ic process in his opinion to establ ish the conditions óf the lease. He ! explained that there are other uses of this area besides playing golf. Ms. Janet i Kearsley was recognized and explained that the Audibon Society and others would I have worked with the leasee on this project if they had been consulted. I I Mayor Shirley introduced Mr. Michael Hildt who was hired as an Executive Admin- i istrative Assistant/Planner. He will start work on February 9, 1987. I I \ ¡ I I I I 317 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 3, 1987 Cont. ------------------------------ ------------- ------ ,-- ------ ------------- --- -------------- ----------- -_n -- -- ---- ------------ -- _____n_- n- ----------------------'---- ---- ----- ---,-,-------- -- -- ---- ---- - - -- ----- ---------- --------- -----~- COMMITTEE REPORTS I I I Community Services. Councilmember Norwood reported that they have received the I final report on the proposed renovation and expansion of the present library i I facilities and recommended that the city council endorse the plans. It was I I suggested that this be designated a Cenf¿nni~l Project. She made~ motio~_that I the council endorse the project and designate it as a Centen~ial Pr6jec(whi¿h i was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. i A discussion ensued on the potential for grants in support of this project. I I I I Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna reported that the Shoreline ! I Master Plan is in the process of being updated. ! I I I I ! I I P roc lama t ion. Police/Fire/Animal Control. Counci lmember Clise indicated that his committee is going to meet with respondents to the request for proposals to provide animal control services in the city on Thursday, February 5, 1987, at 5:30 PM in the basement conference room of City Hall. Appointments. Mayor Shirley announced the appointment of Donald F. McLarney to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Ison made a motion to approve the appointment which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. i I I : Mayor Shirley proclaimed February 8, 1987, as "World Marriage Day'j'. I I Plans for Spring Valley Golf Course. Mr. Mike Early was recognized and reviewed: I the plans they have for improvements to the Spring Valley Golf Course. He apol-: ¡ ogized for the delay from the first of January when the request was first made I I exp!aining that the plans w~re in the hands of. the engineer who ~as design~ng th+ i sprinkler system. He explained that the watering system alone will cost him - I between sixty and seventy thousand dollars. He indicated that they have picked, I a location for a driving range. Other improvements included new tees and addi- ! ! tional trees, a new clubhouse with a pro shop and restaurant, and renovation to i j the water hazard to make it safe environmentally and for the golfers. He explåin$d I that a person who is not playing golf has no business on the golf course for' I' safety reasons and places undue liability on the operators of the golf course. I He indicated that the plans presented are proposals and they will work with the! i city council to identify modifications that are considered necessary. It was - ! indicated that the parks and property committee will now review the plans. Councilmember Camfield indicated that additional work on the water hazard will be held up until it is determined whether a hydrology permit is required. Councilmember Hunt explained that work on the second tee is also on hold until i I after the effect of the storm water plan is understood. A discussion ensued on : I how the concerns expressed earlier would be best addressed. -: ¡ II Committee System. Mayor Shirley explained that the practice of committees meeting with citizens to obtain information is common throughout the state. The purpose: II of the committees is to analize the information and return to_the council with a! recommendation. He reminded the council and publ ic assembled that the lease of : the golf course has been discussed in open council meetings like this one for ! ì a year and pub lie comments are requested at every meet i ng. I I ! Use of Fill from Street Improvement Projects. Mayor Shirley explained that it II has always been the practice of the city to deposit~ exceSs earth generated from¡ a street improvement project at the nearest approved dump site, INhether on publi~ 'lor private property. He explained that the leasee of the golf course indicated i- that they could use some fill the next time the city needed to dispose of it and! this was recently done. This is a savings to the taxpayers rather than a cost ¡ because the farther the city crew must go to dispose of fill, the more expensive . . I I tiS. : i I BID OPENINGS The following bi~ to supply the city with one backhoe was opened and read aloud.! Smith Tractor $ 57,190.06 + trade in. i The following bids to supply the city with chlorine were opened and read aloud. \ ! Incon Penwalt $.34 per pound $.34 per pound 318 ,------------------- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR 'SESSION OF FEBRUARY 3, 1987 Cont. --- ----~----------------- -- -------------------- --- OLD BUSINESS ~aste Water Faci lities Update. Mayor Shirley reported that he and the Water- I Sewer Committee met with Gordon Nicholson and reviewed the proposal presented to council. Mr. Stricklin explained that'ftlecT';' asked for an additional meeting with the Department of Ecology and tb_e soil investigation to be done at this time rather than delaying it until a later phase of the study. A discussion ensued oJ the different types of plants which might be built and Councilmember Ison noted that the final decision is that of the Department of Ecology if they are going to fund a portion. It was explained that this phase wi II cost approximately $113,000.00. Counci lmember Ison made a motion authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement with CH2M Hill to update the Waste WatéF Facilities Plan which was seconded by Councilmember ,J,Qn_es and passed unanimously by voice vote. It was I indôcated that a resolution ",",uld follow at the next meeting- I I ~- < -- Award of Bids. Mr. Stricklin recommended that the council accept the bid of I Smith Tractor and spl it the contract for chlorine awarding the contract to , tncon for the Water Department and to Penwalt for the Sewer Department. Council- : member Ison made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Senior Citizen Concerns. Mr. Wayne Hacket was recognized and spoke in favor of I a senior center in Port Townsend. They asked for the use of the Marine Park i Community Building and presented plans for an addition on the front of the I building. He explained that it would be made available for public and private I functions as well as for the senior citizens. He presented several reasons for the selection of this site and recommendations for funding. Mr. Grove expressed I some concern over potential difficulties in obtaining insurance if the addition is built over the water. Councilmember Jones explained that what the seniors are looking for is a commitment from the council to work with the county commissionerts to resolve this on a timely basis exploring whatever funding sources are available. Ruth Altis was recognized and explained that she represents the Olympic Area Agency on Aging. She indicated that the city will not be able to obtain anything in the way of grants without a designated location. She reported on the staffing levels at the present senior centers. It was clarified that what is being pro- posed is not a community center, but a senior center which is run by the seniors but made available to the publ ic for certain other uses. Mayor Shirley made a personal commitment to find the answer to certain questions which have come up in this discussion on insurance and funding sourceS no later than June 1st. I Utility Discounts. Mayor Shirley explained some seniors to increase the màximun income on util ities. He asked for publ ic comments cated that it should be increased and Mayor ity Services Committee. that he has received requests from allowed to qual ify for a discount on this subject. Mr. Hacket indi- Shirley referred this to the Commun- RECESS Mayor Shirley declared a recess at 10:16 PM. approximately 10:30 PM. The meeting was reconvened at OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 2062 I AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING WATER SYSTEM REGULATIONS BY AMENDING SECTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1110 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 13.12 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title and explained the changes from earlier drafts. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance b~ tit\e. Counci\member Hunt made a motion to adopt the ordinance which was 319 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 3, 1987 Cont. ----- -4---------------------,-------------- ---------------- --------- I - __n__-.-_------------- - ------------- - -- - I I I - ------------ --------------- ------------------- ----------- u---- -------- -- ------- n___--n--------------- l seconded by Counc i I member ! j i I , Ison and passed unanimously by roll call vote. 1 I ORDINANCE NO. 2063 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING CHARGES AND ACCOUNTS FOR SEWER CUSTOMERS OF THE CITY, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1508 AS AMENDED, AND SECTIONS OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE. I I I Mr, Grove read the ordinance by title and explained the difference from existing; ¡law. Councilmember Isonmade a motion that the first reading be considered the ~ I second and the third be by title only which was seconded by1.Councilmember Hunt I and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by I title. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt ordinance NO. 2063 which was I seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by roll call vote. I ORDINANCE NO. 2064 I 1 i I ! I Mr~ Grove read the ordinance by title and explained the change in the law it ! would effect. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the first reading be i considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by I Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read i theordinance by title. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the council adopt the ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unan- . imously by roll call vote. AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY BUSINESS LICENSES AND ADDING A NEW SECTION TO CHAPTER 5.04 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE. Insurance. Mayor Shirley reported that the city is covered by insurance from a new company and as soon as the coverage is firmed up and we have finatpre- mium figures a report will be made to council. The figure will be around $100,000. Mr. Grove indicated that the city has been invited to enter an insurance pool with several cities in the state with preferred experience ratings and lower,'costs as a result. NEW BUSINESS -, , Tractor Mower. Councilmember Kenna madeélmotion authorizing a call for bids to supply the city with a Kubota Tractor mower which was seconded by Council I member Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. . I ¡ _I Publ ic Hearing. Councilmember Ison made a motion that the council conduct a I public hearing on Rezone Request No. 1286-02 which was seconded by Councilmember) I Jones to be held on March 3, 1987. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. i I Shoreline Hearings Board Settlements. Councilmember Ison made a motion author- I izing the City-Attorney to execute a document wherein the Department of Ecology: ¡will remove the condition it imposed requiring a sidewalk easement in front of . the Tides Inn Motel, and in its place, will take an easement over the tidelands: lion the adjacent property. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion which passed : una~imously by voice vote. Councilmember Ison made a motion to authorize the í City Attorney to execute and agreement wherein the Department of Ecology will I I withdraw its request for an easement across John Nesset's tidelands and property! I in exchange for him withdrawing the request for a freestanding sign. Council- I I member Jones seconded the motion which passed unanimously by voice vote. . I I ¡There being no I at 10:50 PM. I I I I í I i i 'Attest: ADJOURNMENT further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned 6?d::7 MH ) Mayo r -0 M~ City Clerk