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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM011618SCOMA ov 1S'S District No. 1 Commissioner: Kate Dean ON CD® District No. 2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan District No. 3 Commissioner: Kathleen Kier County Administrator: Philip Morley Clerk of the Board: Erin Lundgren �8 ING�0 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES of January 16, 2018 Chair David Sullivan called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the presence of Commissioner Kathleen Kler and Commissioner Kate Dean in the Jefferson County Superior Court Room located in the Jefferson County Courthouse. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following is a summary of comments made by individuals in attendance at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions: • An individual commented that public comment received today regarding the upcoming hearing on the moratorium on shooting ranges, should not be in lieu of hearing testimony; • Three individuals commented on why they are against marijuana growing facilities being located in areas zoned rural residential on Marrowstone Island; • Five individuals commented on the proposed mediation agreement between the County, Joseph D'Amico/Fort Discovery and Judicial Arbitration Mediation Services (JAMS); • Two individuals commented on the Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort and their concerns regarding the kettles; • An individual: 1) Stated folks in Hawaii received a scare regarding the false missile attack alert; and 2) Commented on the President of the United States and the Republicans in Congress; and • An individual: 1) Stated he is representing the proposed gun range at Cedar Hills and noted that there is no resident for miles around his property; 2) Asked for someone to show on a map where a gun range would be preferred; and 3) Stated he is moving forward with their facility as planned. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Kler moved to approve all the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 05-18 re: Finding and Determination to Declare Certain Personal Property as Surplus and Authorize Disposal (Valued Less Than $2,500) 2. AGREEMENT re: 2018 Oak Bay Camp Hosts; No Dollar Amount; Jefferson County Public Works, Parks and Recreation; Mary Anne and Ralph Jarvis 3. Advisory Board Resignation re: Jefferson County Planning Commission; District 1 Representative, Gary Felder 4. Advisory Board Reappointment re: Jefferson County Board of Health (BOH); Three (3) year Term to Expire May 31, 2020; At -Large Community Representative, Sheila Westerman 5. Advisory Board Interim Appointment re: Jefferson County Board of Health (BOH); Unexpired Term to Expire May 31, 2020; Port Townsend City Council Representative, Interim Replacement of Outgoing Council Member Catharine Robinson; Ariel Speser Page 1 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2018 6. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated December 27, 2017 Totaling $643,901.89 7. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated January 5, 2018 Totaling $772,096.89 and A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated December 31, 2017 Totaling $774,970.94 and Dated December 30, 2017 Totaling $139,431.35 DISCUSSION re: Mediation Agreement re: Jefferson County, Joseph D'Amico/Fort Discovery Corporation, Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (JAMS), Inc.: The dispute in question resulted from the passage by the County of Ordinance No. 05-1218-17, establishing a moratorium for up to one year on applications for modifying existing or establishing new commercial shooting facilities, to allow Jefferson County time to consider adopting appropriate regulations to address the safety, environmental and land -use impacts of such commercial shooting facilities, and the Ordinance's effect on Joseph D'Amico's/Fort Discovery Corporation's business plans for the property located near Tarboo Lake. Attempting mediation of this dispute has been recommended by the Prosecuting Attorney's Office. County Administrator Philip Morley stated he is recommending passage of the mediation's approval as well. Commissioner Kler asked what the pros and cons of delaying a decision would provide? Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (DPA) Philip Hunsucker replied there is no reason to delay. It would stop the process from beginning, and the sooner mediation starts, the better. Commissioner Dean stated she has been agonizing over this decision, but has been assured that the mediation process does not replace the public process and that the legislature has agreed that mediation is an important tool. She noted that Mr. D'Amico has rights, and some people wished he didn't have those rights, but it is the job of the Commissioners to weigh the rights of him and his neighbors. Chair Sullivan stated that he has worked with some of the most honest and trust -worthy people he knows, and he also understands the need to earn trust with the community. Commissioner Kler moved that the County enter into a mediation with Joseph D'Amico of Fort Discovery and Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion. Commissioner Dean stated that this comes down to trust issues, and she is moving forward in good faith. She noted that there are reasons to have caution on both sides, but she asked that the public have faith in the Commissioners, as stewards of the County. The motion was carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting was recessed at 10:09 a.m. and reconvened at 10:21 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. Page 2 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2018 BRIEFING with the Planning Commission re: Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort: Department of Community Development (DCD) staff briefed the Board and the Planning Commission on the Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort (MPR) draft development agreement and zoning regulations. Planning Commissioner members present were Chair Cynthia Koan, Mark Jochems, Matt Sircely, Mike Nilssen, Richard Hull, Tom Giske, Kevin Coker, and Lorna Smith. County staff present included DCD Director Patty Chamas, Associate Planner Michelle Farfan and Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (DPA) Philip Hunsucker. Information from the Agenda materials stated the draft development agreement is an agreement between the Pleasant Harbor MPR developer and Jefferson County regarding how the resort development and operation will proceed over the term of the agreement, which is 25 years or five years after buildout, whichever is longer. In 2008, when the County originally designated a MPR at this location in Brinnon, it passed Ordinance 01-0128-08, which has 30 specific conditions that development of the Pleasant Harbor MPR must meet. Much of the development agreement addresses how the resort will meet those 30 requirements. The development agreement includes 31 attachments, which detail how the developer will properly manage natural, wildlife and cultural resources, provide local economic opportunities, and support or provide services. Consultations with area tribes and with other local state agencies helped refine many of the development agreement's management plans. The consultation with affected tribes continues. DCD Director Charnas outlined the Pleasant Harbor MPR project overview, development agreement, development regulations and possible next steps with the Planning Commission and the County Commissioners. She also noted that the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe (PGST) has expressed concerns over shellfish and areas of cultural significance. The Skokomish Tribe has stated they would like to see the kettles on the property filled with water to protect resources, but the PGST would like them to remain how they are now. The PGST has also applied for recognition of areas of cultural significance through the National Historic Register of Historic Places, which if approved, the developer of the MPR would need to abide by. DCD staff and Chief Civil DPA Hunsucker answered several questions from Planning Commission members. Member Smith stated that in 2016, the Planning Commission was promised by the County that they would be given an opportunity to review and give recommendation on the development agreement. Chair Sullivan stated that he had seen the draft development agreement last week and that this was the first briefing on this that the Board has held. Planning Commission members expressed concern that since they are working in-depth with DCD on the Comprehensive Plan Update, they cannot see how they can be reasonably expected to review the draft regulations in a timely manner. County Administrator Philip Morley noted that the perspective of the Commissioners, is that the Planning Commission can provide recommendations, but it is not an obligation. He gave a potential outline, if the Planning Commission wished, to schedule meetings to review the development regulations. County Administrator Morley stated that this has been a very lengthy process for the developer, and he does not see holding off that process until the Comprehensive Plan is approved. The Planning Commission members pointed out some changes to the draft regulations since the last time they saw it. Page 3 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2018 DCD Director Charnas finished the presentation and noted that the Board of County Commissioners can set a date to hold a public hearing on the Pleasant Harbor MPR's Development Agreement and zoning regulations, which would involve establishing a public comment timeframe likely to be 60 days, where the County would accept written comments and oral testimony from tribes, public and private groups, agencies and individuals. She noted that during this process, the Planning Commission could spend time on a recommendation for the Pleasant Harbor MPR. County Administrator Morley thanked the Planning Commission members for attending the informational session. The meeting was recessed at 11:51 a.m. and reconvened at 1:35 p.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers with all three Commissioners present. COUNTYADMINISTRA TOR BRIEFING SESSION.- County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board. Miscellaneous Items: • Strategic Planning • Rainier/Howard Street; subarea planning and County property in business park • Planning for Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR); education session for Junior Taxing districts; Commissioner Kler to follow up with DNR • Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC); unfunded mandates data request, need for coordination with Auditor • Census and FEMA map status • Public Infrastructure Fund Board and County Code • Position on Federal Coastal Leases for oil and natural gas; Commissioner Dean will draft letter in opposition for the Board of County Commissioners review and approval • Port Ludlow Drainage District; status Legislative Items: • WSAC Legislative Steering Committee items: o Mike Chapman and Kevin Van De Wege; bills on Veterans Assistance Levy o Hirst Legislation o Capital Budget status o HB 2341 re: Navy, Joint Land Use Recommendations as proposed mandates for Local Government Calendar Coordination: • The Commissioners reviewed their meeting schedules Page 4 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2018 NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT. • Commissioner Dean moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:29 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Commissioner Kler seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. r. SEAL: ATTEST: Carolyn llaway, CMC Deputy Clerk of the Board JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS David ullivan, Chair 4��a"Vt*k Kathleen Kler, Member Kate Dean, Member Page 5