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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/02/1980 189 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 2, 19ßO -- - ------ ---- -- -- --- -------- ~~--- I I I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 2nd day of September, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. in the Marine Park Community Building, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker, Brent Shirely, and Elizabeth Sraith. Also pre- sent were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Engineer Roger French, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Imislund recommended a correction to page l86 to refer the request for a street light at Reed and Madison to the Fire/Light/ Sanii:ation Committee. Councilmember Kenna moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to approve the minutes of August 19, 1980, as corrected and to dispense wi thi:he reading of them. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current ~xpense Street Library Park Arterial Street Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pensión & Relief Payroll 2l,730.74 3,3l6.63 l,636.23 402.40 2,896.00 l,l07.26 1l,l54.58 2,9l0.76 l,133.84 24,548.l4 A motion was made by Councilmember Judy and seconded by Councilmember Kenna that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds. It passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS The City Council received a letter dated August 26, 1980, from Harold DeJong of Century 2l-Key City Realty indicating it is agreeable to him to have the property at Sims Way and Sheridan covered under application 8008-04 changed to C-2. Mayor McClure recommended that this be held until the public hearing on the application A response dated August 26, 1980, from Mike Servie to the notice of public hear- ing on variance Application No. 8007-02, and Conditional Use Permit Application No. 8007-0l was copied for the Council expressing his objection because of the restrictions placed on his property. Mr. Grove explained that these applications are coming up for hearing this night. A letter dated August 26, 1980, from W. Thomas Soeldner, Paster of the Grace Lutheran Church requesting that the City spend a substantial portion of the revenue generated from liquor sales for the prevention and relief of problems arising from alcohol and drug use and for the rehabilitation of those addicted to these substances was copied for the Council. The Council received a letter dated August 27, 1980, from L. Walter Truitt, Chairman for the Alcoholism Adminstration Board requesting thai: the Council appropriate $35,000.00 to the Community Alcoholism Center in the 1981 Budget. Mayor McClure referred this to the Finance Committee. A petition dated August 26, 1980, with eight signatures requesi:ing that Septem- ber l4, 1980, be declared Elizabeth Dawson Day, was received by the Council. Mayor McClure indicated he would prepare a proclamation. A letter dated August l8, 1980, from Harold DeJong of Century 2l-Key City Realty, was copied for the Council informing them that he has sent a letter to the pro- perty owners within two hundred feet of the property he wishes to have rezoned explaining his intended use of the property. This will be held until the public hearing. 190 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 2, 1980 (cont.) The City Council received a letter dated August 28, 1980, from Tom S. Hausmann, Manager of the Spring Valley Golf Course indicating that the construction of a wind powered electricity generator on the golf course has his full approval. Mr. Grove explained that this comes up in a hearing this night. The Council received a copy of a claim for $l,385.00 from Darlene Counsellor for boarding a dog which she claims became property of the City when she paid to have it disposed of. The claim is dated August 28, 1980, and is addressed in a memo- randum dated December 3, 1979, from the Poundmaster, Sydney C. Klenk which has been copied for the Council. Mayor McClure requested that this be included in the current investigation of Animal Control. I A letter from A. R. Morrell, District Administrator for the Department of Trans- portation to Mayor McClure dated August 29, 1980, was copied for the Council in regard to the Kearney Street vicinity. He indicates that the intersection of Kearney Street and SR20 (Sims Way) warrants a traffic signal and will be put in if revenue permits during the 8l-83 bennium and recommended that Jefferson Street be left one-way. Mayor McClure described the traffic problem and explained that he would like to see Jefferson Street two-way. Mayor McClure referred this let- ter to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. A petition with four signatures was copied for the Council, dated September 2, 1980, from property owners in the area of the Kah Tai Lagoon protesting the appraisal of their property when they are not interested in selling. Mayor Mc- Clure referred this letter to the Parks/Property/Preservation Committee. The Council received a copy of a letter dated September 2, 1980, from Winifred J. Tickner and Authur L. Tickner opposing the rezone of 335 Sheridan Street for a real estate sales office because there are traffic problems at the corner of Sheridan and Sims Way now, indicating in their opinion there is ample room for business between Sheridan and the City limits on Sims Way. Mayor McClure indi- cated that this letter should be held for the public hearing with the others. A letter dated September 2, 1980, from Teresa A. Brooks was delivered to the Council during the meeting protesting the condeming of any private property to build a park around Kah Tai Lagoon. Mayor McClure referred this letter to the Park/Property/Preservation Committee. I ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Judith Kelly was recognized and asked for a report on the investigation of the Animal Control Department. Mayor McClure explained that the investigation is still underway and that he expects to have the report within a week or two. Olive Paddock was recognized and asked who is paying for the appraisal of property around the Kah Tai Lagoon. Mr. Grove explained that the appropriation 'for grant applications was made in the 1980 Budget for Federal Shared Revenue. Mr. Ray McGowan was recognized and expressed his support of the Mayor on his position that Jefferson Street should be made into a two way street. Mr. Ron Kaspersin was recognized and distributed copies of A Workbook for the Port Townsend Urban Waterfront. He explained that the Planning Commission is having a workshop meeting September ll, 1980, to study this document. Ruth Short was recognized and asked if anyone can do as the City has in apprais- ing property that they do not own. Mr. Abraham explained that this is the pro- cedure followed when condemnation is contemplated by a City. Mayor McClure ex- plained that this will be a topic of discussion in the upcoming public hearing on the draft Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan. COMMITTEE REPORTS I Legislative/Environmental - Councilmember Smith reported that the Committee is recommending that a proposed declaration of non-significance be issued on the Rezone Application No. 8008-04 for property at Sheridan and Sims Way because there will be no physical change to the property as a result of the change. She made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and pass- ed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Smith explained that on the advice of the city Attorney, the Committee is recommending that the Council take no action on the environmental checklist submitted by David Worley on his applica- tion for a rezone of property in the National City Addition No. 1 because of the lack of a specific project under consideration. It was explained that an environ- mental assessment would be necessary when permits for a specific project are re- quested. n- -- -- I I I 191 ___n--__- M~~TES __<:)F THE~~ULAR SES~~ OF SEPTEMBER 2, 1980 (cont.:J -- -- -- ~--~---~ ---- .--. - ~~-------~ -- -- --------- ---------------------~-- Councilmember Shirley asked if the fact that the draft ordinancE~ establishing an environmentally sensitive area is being revised, requires that the public hearing be re-advertised. Mr. Abraham indicated it would not bE~ necessary unless the changes significantly change the intent of the ordinance. Councilmember Shirley asked where the advertising would be placed for the posi- tion of Police Chief. Mr. Grove explained that an ad has already broken in the Port Townsend Leader, and that advertising would be placed in some of the larger newspapers throughout the state. It was indicated that applications would be accepted until September l7, 1980. PUBLIC HEARINGS variance Application No. 8007-02 and Conditional Use Permit Application No. 8007- Ol - City of Port Townsend - Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this application to locate a wind powe:ced electric gen- erator, with monitoring equipment and utility interface on a 60 foot mast at the Spring Valley Golf Course. Project funding has been approved by the U. S. Depart- ment of Energy. It is proposed that the City's contribution to the project in- clude site, labor, administrative supplies and materials and office space. Puget Sound Power and Light Company has agreed to provide, on a long i:erm loan basis, equipment for monitoring the electric energy output from the proposed system. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to receive public testimony. !1r. Levi Ross was recognized and spoke in favor of the application indicating the only way to de- termine whether wind power electric generators are cost effective in Port Town- send is to test them. The grant for $9,000.00 from the U. S. Department of Energy will provide the means to complete the test. He discussE~d the wind speeds and the theory behind the equipment. He explained that at the end of the test, the City could sell the equipment or continue to operate it and sell the elec- tricity. He explained that the sub-lease of the property has expressed his sup- port of the project but the Elks as primary lessee of the property have tabled a decision on the proposal to gain additional information. He e~?lained where on the property the wind generator would be mounted and what it would look like. There being no further testimony, Mayor McClure closed the hearing to the audience and turned the applications over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council find affirmatively with reqard to findings one through seven of Section 6.l0 of Ordinance No. l625 and tha~ the Variance be granted as requested and that the Council find affirmatively with regard to the requirements of Subsection A, B, C, and Dof Section 6.08 of Ordinance No. l625, and that a Conditional Use Permit be granted provided that the lessee and sub~ lessee of the Spring Valley Golf Course agree in a written statE~ment to the City, to the placement of the project at the proposed location and that liablility for any property damage or personal injuries incurred during construction or opera- tion of the proposed project will lie solely with the City of Port Townsend and that neither the lessee or the sublessee of Spring Valley Golf Course will have any responsibility therefore which was seconded by CouncilmembeJc Imisland and passed unanimously by voice vote. Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan - Mr. Grove explained that the Council has.'received a copy of the draft plan and reported that the Planning Commission is recommending approval in that it is compatable with the Parks and Recreation elements of the City Comprehensive Plan. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to the audience to receive public comments. Ms. Lois Flury was recognized and ex- plained that the draft is an update of the previously adopted plan with the ad- dition of the survey information obtained last year. She explained that the draft need~ the adenda to be complete. She explained the elemen-ts of the grant application to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation for land purchase around the Kah Tai Lagoon and how it relates to the Comprehensive Parks and Re- creation Plan. She indicated the Park Board is not recommendinq that any property Owners be forced into selling their land for this park and will not appraise anyone's land who does not want it appraised. Councilmember Shirley asked who ordered the appraisal and she indicated she had as a part of the grant applica- tion. A discussion ensued on the merits of going ahead with a qrant application when property owners are opposed to the sale of their land, property donations and raising the matching portions, the size of the Lagoon park, reasonS for the site selection, and a section review of the changes made in the previously adopt- ed plan. It was explained that this update was required because the previous plan expired in June of 1980. Regarding the grant application, Ms. Fluryexplain- ed that a meeting with the property owners interested in sellin<;:r their property for a park will be held soon. Councilmember Parker indicated that he would like to see the Council wait until after that meeting to adopt the plan in the event a park around the Lagoon is not feasible. Ms. Ruth Short was recognized and 192 - - ---- MJNPTE~QE'--~HJ~;_~_GU~IL;;~S_S_:I:OR_O_Lß.El"I'EMBER_2, _l9_8_0_(çon~,J --- - -~-- - - -- - n- spoke against the proposed plan because a park around the Kah Tai Lagoon would be too windy. Gerald Blaze was recognized and indicated that he was representing Mr. Sluck. He spoke against the development of the Lagoon park because of the destruction it will cause to the bird habitat and problems to abutting property owners. Mr. Rene Bergstrom was recognized and indicated that the letters from the Park Board led the property owners around the Lagoon to believe that condem- nation was con~emplated by the City. He asked what the cost will be to maintain Lagoon park. Ms. Flury indicated that the design is a low m~intenanc~ park. Mr. Bergstrom complained that Ms. Flury had used deceitful methods to locate property owners in the Kah Tai Lagoon area. Ms. Olive Paddock was recognized and spoke against the plan because of the supicion that the plan is a cover to force a park around the Kah Tai Lagoon on the citizens. Micky DeLeo was recognized and spoke against the plan to put a park around the Kah Tai Lagoon because his son lives there. There being no further testimony offered, Mayor McClure closed the hear- ing to the audience and turned the draft over to the Council for disposition. The correspondence received on the subject of the park on the Lagoon was intro- duced into the hearing record at this time. After a brief discussion, Council- member Shirley made a motion to table the discussion until the next Council meet- ing which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed by roll call vote with six Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Imislund voted against the motion. I Mayor McClure declared a recess at this time, lO:02 P.M. vened at lO:l6 P.M. The meeting was recon- OLD BUSINESS Office of Human Affairs - Ms. Shiéla Moyer was recognized and identified herself as a member of the Adhoc Committee. She reported that the County Commissioners have decided not to financially support the Office of Human Affairs. She indi- cated that it is the opinion of the Adhoc Committee that the office can operate without the support of the County Commissioners. The supporting agencies have expressed a willingness to provide funds and in kind contributions to make it work. She then reviewed what activities the office will be involved in. It was explained that the out-of-pocket expenses to run the program which are not reim- bursed by the Comprehensive Employment Training Act grant are approximately $2,800.00 which they hope to raise by suscription. I ORDINANCE NO. l865 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $8l,895 TO VARIOUS FUNDS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Grove read the ordinance for the second time. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the second reading be considered the third which was seconded by councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Parker made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. l865 which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley. A discussion ensued on the funding of the Office of Human Affairs. It was indicated that the Mayor would not use any part of this appropriation without the City receiving funds from the agencies supporting the creation of the office. The discussion then turned to the Office of Crime Prevention. It was indicated that this would be supervised by the Police Chief. Although donations were solicited, it was indicated that the money would be used to offset intended use of Federal Shared Revenue. A discussion then followed on the need for more financial support of the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. NEW BUSINESS I School Levy Support - Mr. Bernie Arthur was recognized and enlisted the support of the MaYQr and City Council in support of the special levy and bond issue for the Port Townsend School District. RESOLUTION 80-l9 A RESOLUTION URGING SUPPORT OF THE 1980 PORT TOWNSEND SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL LEVY FOR OPERATION AND BOND REDEMPTION. Mr. Grove read the resolution aloud. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 80-19 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unani- mously by voice vote. Mr. Grove was recognized and invited all present to attend 193 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 2, 1980 (cont.) ---~-- --- --------------- ----------~------------------- - -- -- -- --------- - --- --------- -- - ---- ---------------- a neighborhood meeting at his home the following night about the levy. RESOLUTION 80-l7 A RESOLUTION FIXING THE AMOUNT OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR AUTOMOBILE TRAVEL BY CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. I Mr. Grove read the resolution by title. Councilmember Judy mov,ed and Councilmem- ber Ciprioti seconded that the resolution be adopted which pass,ed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION 80-l8 A RESOLUTION FIXING FEES FOR AMBULANCE OR AID CAR SERVICE. Mr. Grove read the resolution by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 80-l8 which was seconded by Councilmember .Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Parker explained that the City will need to improve the service by providing an additional vehicle and additional men. Rezone Application No. 8005-0l - Jefferson County Hospital - Councilmember Kenna made a mot~on to set the public hearing on this application for October 7, 1980, which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Variance Application No. 8006-04 - Muriel Valley - CouncilmembeJê Ciprioti made a motion that the public hearing on this application be held on October 7, 1980, which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed unanimousl~1 by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at ll:lS P.M. I ATTEST: --- ¡J~~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER l6, 1980 I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this l6th day of September, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Frieda- Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker, Brent Shirley, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Engineer Roger French, and City Clerk- Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Judy moved and Councilmember Imislund seconded to approve the min-. utes of September -2, 1980, as written and to dispense with the reading of them. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.