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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM030507 District No.1 Commissioner: PhU Johnson District No.2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan District No.3 Commissioner: John Austbl County Administrator: John F. Fischbach Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney MINUTES Week of March 5, 2007 Commissioner David Sullivan called the meeting to order in the presence of Commissioner John Austin. Commissioner Phil Johnson was attending the National Association of County Officials (NACo) Conference in Washington, DC. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made by citizens. Two people mentioned a memo dated October 17, 2006 that the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney sent to the Board about exemptions regarding liability under State law for recreational facilities which would also apply to an Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) facility; the County can only charge permit fees for the cost of the permit; a letter was read in response to a letter from the Jamestown S , Klallam Tribe regarding the makeup of the members of the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) Committee and the Committee's work, included was an invitation from the Committee to the Tribe to participate on the Committee; a letter was submitted from the CAO Committee requesting an extension of the April 1 deadline on the draft ordinance because the consultant who is drafting the document cannot begin work with the County until mid-March; the public wants the County to protect and preserve the environment; the large houses being built in the County are contributing to global warming, the fact that County residents have to travel out ofthe County for living wage jobs or to go shopping because of the County's regulations which discourage "big box stores" and new retail businesses; and the Board should video record their meetings and broadcast them on PTTV. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Sullivan stated that SSB5672 died in Committee. Commissioner Austin moved to delete Item #9 and approve the balance ofthe Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 23-07 re: Adopting the County's Representative Pursuant to the Bylaws of the Washington Counties Risk Pool 2. RESOLUTION NO. 24-07 re: Designation of Applicant's Agent, Public Works Director Frank Gifford, Disaster No. 1671-DR-WA 3. RESOLUTION NO. 25-07 re: Vacation ofthe Westerly Half of the Alley in Block 154, Irondale Division No.6; Michael Regan, Petitioner 4. HEARING NOTICE re: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); Low and Moderate Income Housing Rehabilitation; Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCAP); Hearing Scheduled for Monday, March 19 at 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 5,2007 5. AGREEMENT re: Professional Services for the Developmental Disabilities Parent Coalition Program; Jefferson County Public Health; Jenell DeMatteo 6. AGREEMENT re: Professional Services for Discovery Physical Therapy for Childbirth Education; Jefferson County Public Health; Amy Irene Lynch, P.T. 7. AGREEMENT, Amendment No.1 re: Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program as Part ofthe Raising a Healthy Community Grant; Jefferson County Public Health; Big Brothers/Big Sisters ofK.ing and Pierce Counties 8. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated February 26,2007 Totaling $237,860.83 (Records of all claims submitted for payment along with vouchers approved and signed by the Board of Jefferson County Commissioners are retained by the Jefferson County Auditor and Public Works Department.) 9. DELETED Letter Regarding Opposition to SSB5672; Members of the Government Operations and Elections Committee, c/o Senator Darlene Fairly, Chair Decision re: Off-Highway Vehicle Feasibility Study: Commissioner Austin made the following motion: that after the presentation made at the Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners that was held on February 26 regarding the Off-Highway Vehicle Feasibility Study and recommendation, I move that Jefferson County not pursue the study any further. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried. Discussion of Proposed Changes to Policy on "Procedure Relating to Persons Whose Actions Disrupt a County Commission Meeting": County Administrator John Fischbach explained that the Board reviewed the proposed procedures last week and requested a minor change in the language. After further review, the Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney has said that if the suggested change is made, another section of the policy would need to be changed also. Commissioner Sullivan explained that the Board requested the change in language to give more flexibility to the Chairman who is ultimately in charge of the meeting. He and Commissioner Austin noted that they want to do some additional research on the policy and wait until Chairman Johnson can be included in the discussion. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Sullivan noted that in the February 20 minutes he made a motion regarding the sign ordinance and he asked that the tape be reviewed for the content of the motion. Commissioner Austin moved to approve the minutes of February 26,2007 as presented. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 5, 2007 Discussion with Peter Bahls re: Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Proposal at Tarboo Bay: Peter Bahls, Director of Northwest Watershed Institute, thanked the Board for their previous support for the TarboolDabob Bay Conservation Project and read a list of people, Tribes, businesses, agencies, and organizations who support the project. The project proponents are asking the State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to expand the Natural Area Preserve (NAP) boundary around Dabob Bay. They also want to encourage the DNR to take some oftheir land out of timber production and put it in the NAP. They will be presenting the proposal to the DNR Committee that approves the boundaries in June. The project proponents also think there is a good chance that the State Legislature will appropriate funding for Trust Land Transfer that would allow the steeper slopes and more unstable areas around Dabob Bay to be taken out oftimber production and put in the NAP. The State funding would buy replacement land. Peter Bahls explained that the Olympic Region DNR has two timber sales scheduled for this year in the Dabob Bay area. The project proponents would like to see these sales postponed until a decision on the expansion of the NAP is made. He requested that the Board send a letter to the Olympic Region DNR urging them to hold off on these sales until they know where the boundaries will be and if there is Trust Land Transfer money available to reimburse the Trust if those areas to be logged were put in the NAP. Later in the Day: Commissioner Austin moved to sign a letter to the Olympic Region DNR asking them to postpone the two timber sales. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried. BID OPENING re: Publication of County Legal Notices: Central Services Director Allen Sartin opened the two bids that were received. The bid from The Peninsula Daily News was $5.75 per column inch. The bid from The Port Townsend Leader was $7.00 per column inch. Commissioner Austin moved to direct staffto review the bids and get back to the Board with a recommendation for bid award. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried. HEARING re: Updating the Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan: Commissioner Sullivan opened the public hearing. Josh Peters, Public Works, explained that the proposal before the Board is to make a minor amendment to the Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan from 2007-2012. This plan is adopted annually in the summer. Bruce Laurie explained that last year the S. Discovery Road project was listed in the plan with a possible funding source. They did some emergency work on the road this winter. The project relocates a portion of the road away from the eroding bluff. They made application for project funding to the County Road Administration Board and have a good chance of receiving it. The milepost numbers and the funding source need to be changed in the plan. Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 5, 2007 A proposed resolution is also included in the Board's packet that would give the County Engineer the authority to make minor amendments to the plan in the future instead of having a public hearing before the County Commissioners. Commissioner Sullivan opened the public comment portion of the hearing. Dana Roberts, stated that his comments are about transportation in general. He feels that individual transportation facilities should be thought of as more of an overall system and a whole cycle of transportation, including the planning phases. New parking lots over a certain size should have electric plug-ins for cars. Transit should have bus stops near parking lots so that people can drive and park and take the bus to their destination. This is more of a philosophy that he is suggesting. Raymond Hunter, Discovery Bay, asked about the setback from the bluff for proposed road relocation and how the County acquires the property from the property owners? Bruce Laurie replied that a planning level estimate was used when they applied for funding. He thinks the road will be relocated approximately a road width. They talked with the property owners when they applied for the funding and the first phase ofthe project involves negotiations regarding the land. There will be several opportunities for public input on the project. Commissioner Austin asked about stabilizing the bluff using construction? Bruce Laurie replied that the issue is the constant beach erosion over the years. The cost of that type of construction would be very expenSIve. Tom McKay, asked about the Paradise Bay Road Phase II project listed in the plan. Bruce Laurie explained the location of the project. They have scheduled the project in three phases. Larry Nobles, Port Ludlow, stated that he is concerned about the widening of Teal Lake Road. The County is requiring this at the expense of a developer. Teal Lake Road is adequate at the present and it could handle 80 new homes. He thinks that developers should contribute to the community, but the money could be used to provide for better transportation in Port Ludlow without widening the road. Hearing no further comments for or against the amendments to the Six Year Transportation Plan, Commissioner Sullivan closed the public comment portion ofthe hearing. Commissioner Austin moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 26-07 to adopt an amended Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried. Page 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 5, 2007 Kees Kolff, Climate Protection Campaign Facilitator re: Local Action to Help Address the Global Climate Crisis: Kees Kolff explained that he represents the Volunteer Citizen Action Group. They are asking the City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County to initiate local actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. He reviewed data that shows increases in C02 and methane in the atmosphere, the global mean temperature increase since 1850, the global increase in sea level, and a decrease in the snow cover in the northern hemisphere. Washington State commissioned a report last year that predicts that sea level will continue to rise, in part due to the movement oftectonic plates. The State is already experiencing the impacts of climate change. The economic cost will grow as temperature and sea levels continue to rise. He also listed several economic opportunities dealing with renewable power industries and new types of energy technology. The Volunteer Citizen Action Group's recommendation is for Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend to take a leadership role with local initiatives. They have made several suggestions and are proposing a draft resolution for the Board to sign. They recommend that the County and the City join the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLED and that the two local governments form a joint committee to initiate a 5 milestone plan which will include 1) conducting a baseline emissions inventory and forecast; 2) adoption of an emissions reduction target; 3) developing a local action plan; 4) implementing the local action plan, and; 5) monitoring and verifying the results. The primary emissions of each community are different and an emissions inventory will allow local stakeholders in each community a chance to make their own plan. Commissioner Austin asked ifthere are enough volunteers for this effort so that County resources won't be required? Kees Kolff stated that many people are interested in the issue. He thinks it will be important for the City and County to work together. Several interested citizens asked questions and commented on the proposal. The Board agreed to have the resolution on their agenda within the next few weeks. The meeting was recessed at the conclusion of the morning's business and reconvened at 1 :30 p.m. for the County Administrator Meeting. Commissioner Sullivan announced that the Board was going into Executive Session from 1 :30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. with the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Outside Legal Counsel, the County Administrator and the Director of Community Development regarding actual litigation. Page 5 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 5, 2007 County Administrator Meeting: John Fischbach, the County Administrator, updated the Board on the following: · Update on the UGA Sewer System timeline. · Letter of intent re: bargaining unit for nurses was presented. · The WSAC Legislative Report for the week of February 26 was presented. · A letter from Susan Looker, Washington State Risk Pool, was presented and discussed. · Letters from Norm McLeod, Critical Areas Ordinance Committee and Ron Allen of the Jamestown S , Klallam Tribe were discussed. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Austin moved to adjourn the meeting at 2:48 p.m. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 12,2007 at 9 a.m. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS QWM- fr[~. em C 0ulie Matthes, CMC Deputy Clerk of the Board d /!W~. David W ~~, Member Am~(bg> Page 6