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Home My WebLink About03/15/1988 I I I 461 ._---___,--_MIJiUTES OF _TH,E...REGUL8IL..SES.SI.D.N_OE..M8RC.l:L15,..1988- -- --.--------.--------- -'--'-.---"-'" --.. _.---_.__.-,,~,._---_.u--'-_. ---""----- --....,---_u"'------"'- , I the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this fifteen~h at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S The City Council of ¡day of March, 1988, Shirley presiding. I ROLL CALL Ilcouncilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Karen Chang, John Clise, :.: Vern Jones, Mike K2nna, Julie McCulloch and Norma Owsley. Also present were City: IAttorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, Clerk-Treasurer David! Grove and Executive Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael Hildt. 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: Approval of the minutes for March 1, 1988, as written without reading. Approval of Bills and Claims presented: Current Expense Street Library ,Park Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvement ~Jater-Sewer ' Storm and Surface Water Equipment Rental Memorial $ 21,471.41 4,238.02 210.50 3,640.57 470.30 1,845.36 16,670.42 660.52 143,997.03 366.87 $193,571.00 Tota 1 Hearings Set: I Communi ca,t ions: A letter dated February 29, 1988, from Del Graham regarding zoning was referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. IA letter dated March 4, 1988, from Janie Amdal encouraging a safe place fer the! use of skateboards was referred to the Street/Storm Drainaae/Lioht Committee. : I ~ - \ ~n environmental checklist dated February 17, 1988, from William and Laura Medli-\ cott for a Bed and Breakfast at 611 Polk Street was referred to the Legislative/ ; Environmental Committee. ¡ Variance Application No 8802-02 -First Presbyterian Church April 19, 1988 A letter dated March 9, 1988, from Bill Davidson regarding a hedge was referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. I ¡This concludes the Consent Agenda. COMMITTEE REPORTS I Parks/Property. Councilmember Camfield reported the committee had met ,to discuss! the Redmen's Cemetery and is recommending that the City Attorney look into the ¡legality of the City accepting the property. ~ater-Sewer. Councilmember McCulloch reported on the meeting with Lee K Lewis, ¡the Port Townsend Weather Observer. The topic of the discussion was the potentia drought conditions expected this summer. The projéctions are that there will be !113% less water than last year, so conservation and public awareness programs are being considered. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion to have a resolution pre- ¡pared that will not hold the current owners pf the James House responsible for the ~ack bill because the closing bill was in error which was seconded by Councilmem-! Iter Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. \ \ \ I : i I 462 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH .1~, 19.88, COJlt. ,.. -..' - .-. ' --- ----- . .... ----.-- -.. "---M----__- - - -- -- ... . ,---._-----._--- --...-- --. --- ayor Shirley reported on a meeting held with himself, Councilmember McCulloch, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, CH2M Hill Engineers, the Jefferson County Commissioners and the Cape George Sewer District to discuss the treatment of sludge and a regional concept of the treatment of sewage. . I Drug and Alochol Awareness. Councilmember Clise reported that he and Councilmember Chang had attended the DrUg.and Alcohol Awareness meeting at the High School on j March 9, 1988, and had learned just how serious the problem really is. There wil be continued educational programs put on. ¡Health Board. Councilmember Chang reported on the meetings of the County Board Oñ' ¡Health that she has attended. One report that was particularly interesting dealt ~ith checks on restaurants in Jefferson County in which six could have been closed pn the spot. The Health Board is working to improve the inspection and complianc~ ¡record in this area. pkateboards. Mayor Shirley reported that Kevin Burke, Park Superintendent, and ~arren Steurer have been in contact with Port Angeles about their skateboard POliOIY. Kevin will be reporting to the Street Committee. btreet/Storm Drainage/Light. Councilmember Jones announced a meeting set for 5:00 1M on March 22, 1988, at City Hall. parks/Property. Councilmember Camfield announced a meeting on March 21, 1988, wi~lh ~he Parks Board to go over the Board's recommendations for the proposal from the ~ooden Boat Foundation on the Marine Park Building and the Jackson Bequest Sculp- ~ure. They will then meet with the Wooden Boat Foundation to get their input. Bob Little was recognized and gave an update on the Jackson Bequest Sculpture. I I I Mr Little explained the change order. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to ~dopt Resolution No 88-25 which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I ~egislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna announced a meeting of the Commit- ~ee for March 23, 1988, at 5:00 PM. to discuss the environmental checklist for William J and Laura L Medlicott, the letter from Bill Davidson, and the letter fr m Dell Graham. A meeting was set for 6:30 PM, April 5, 1988, to discuss the environ- mental checklist for John Clise, the environmental checklist for the Port of Port ~ownsend, and the environmental checklist for John Foley. I UNFINISHED BUSINESS ~nimal Control Ordinance Amendments. Mr Harper asked that this be tabled until t e next meeting in order for changes to be made and presented in the council packet. RESOLUTION NO 88-25 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CHANGE ORDER ON THE JACKSON BEQUEST ART PROJECT. I I I ¡ I Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember., Kenna made a"motion.that the tecond reading be considered the third and the third be by title only which was teconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove ~gain read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the touncil Adopt Ordinance No 2104 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and þassed unanimously by roll call vote. I I I I ! \ I I ORDINANCE NO 2104 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $9,757 TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, $14,000 TO THE PARK FUND, $647,121 TO THE WATER-SEWER FUND, $699,095 TO THE' EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND, $69,000 TO THE MEMORIAL FUND, MAKING FINDINGS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. I 463 MINUTES - OF!~~.--Bi§_~~_~~SE_?SI_q~- _.~~A~Ç~]~, J_~8~,- -ç_°r1..t_:_---- ----.-- ------- ------.------.--- m_- ------.---.. --'--'--'-----'-- - -_.-- ... -- -----..-..._____mu_____---.-----'- RESOLUTION NO 88-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY AND ACCEPT A GRANT. I Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 88-26 : which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO 88-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TONKIN/KOCH ARCHITECTS Mr Harper explained the resolution. Councilmember Clise made a motion that the, Council adopt Resolution No 88-27 and delete Article #7 and Paragraph #9.4 in the; contract which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by , voi ce vote. I NEI~ BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO 2105 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $5,000 TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, MAKING FINDINGS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. t. I Mr Grove explained that the ordinance is for introduction only and that no ac 10n¡ can be taken at this time. I I RESOLUTION NO 88-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, AUTHORIZING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH STASTNY ARCHITECTS FOR ADVISORY AND FACILITATION SERVICES AS PART OF THE PORT TOWNSEND GATEWAY PROJECT. Mr Hildt explained the resolution. Councilmember Clise made a motion that the: Council adopt Resolution No 88-28 which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and i i passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO 88-29 I A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH PREFECT PRODUCTIONS FOR CERTAIN VIDEO- TAPING SERVICES AND PRODUCTS AS PART OF THE : PORT TOWNSEND GATEWAY PROJECT. ¡ I¡Mr Hildt explained the resolution. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that th~ Council adopt Resolution No 88-29 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and: passed unanimous ly by voi ce vote. [ City Dock Renovation by the Wooden Boat Foundation. Tod Wakefield was recognizedj and explained the proposal and the reasons for it on behalf of the Wooden Boat Foundation. - Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the Council support the ¡ Wooden Boat Foundation Centenial Project which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna. Martha Foley was recognized and explained that the deadline for the Project Grant¡ application is April 1, 1988, and they would like to propose the complete project; for the Centennial Project consideration. During the discussion" it was clarifieþ that this motion covered only the portion of the dock immediately north, or inshore, from the Marine Park Building and that after the Parks Board has met with the parks/ ¡Property Committee, the Wooden Boat Foundation would also meet with the Committe~. A decision of the future of the Marine Park Building could be decided at the nex~ ¡COUnCilmeeting. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. ¡ ~ 464 ----'------ MINUTES OF THE REGULA~_SESSION OF M~~ÇH_15, 1988,CQnt. .__.._n_..__. --'-'-- --- I Revision to Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for Little David's Restaurant (Now know as liB Joes"). After a brief discussion, this was referred to the Legis.!. lative/Environmental Committee for discussion on March 23, 1988. ----- -......_..--..0.._-__- - -,.. ,,'--"-"'___00'_0- ORDINANCE NO 2106 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LOAN OF THE SUM OF $5,000 FROM THE WATER-SEWER FUND TO THE LIBRARY FUND AND PROVIDING FOR REPAYMENT. I Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Gro~e again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2106 which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Garbage Rate Increase. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the Council set a public hearing date of April 5, 1988, for the garbage rate increase which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Chinese Gardens. Mayor Shirley announced that the Washington State Legislature ~as budgeted $750,000 for the purchase of the property known as the Chinese Gardens ,0 be added to Fort Worden State Park. pff-Street parking for Bed and Breakfast Inns. Councilmember Camfield requested I~hat off-street parking requirements be emphasized during the renewal of the Cond- itional Use Permits for the Bed and Breakfast Inns, especially to new owners who may not be a~are of the requirement. ~eaview Sewer LID. Mr Harper reported that the project is to the point where a tontract for the actual design, engineering and cost will be finalized. The Waten- ~ewer Committee will meet with a representative of Northwest Territories, Inc on March 29, 1988, at 5:00 PM. lommunications. A petition dated February 26, 1988, from six neighbors was recei~ed ~sking for permission to place a bench at the end of Reed Street to overlook the bluff and asking that the street not be landscaped in such a way as to restrict ~he view or access to the bluff. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Street Commit- fee. ~ow-Income Disability Utility Rates. Councilmember Chang set a meeting of the Com- runit,y Services Committee for March 28, 1988, at 5:00 PM, to discuss information received by Mr Grove on low-income disability utility rates. I EXECUTIVE SESSION ~ayor Shirley recessed the meeting into executive session at 8:45 PM to discuss a personnel matter. The meeting was reconvened at 9:05 PM. I I There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:05 PM. I ! ADJOURNMENT I tttest: I I I I I ~ I ~~ Clerk-Treasurer