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Home My WebLink About04/21/1981 250 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 7, 1981 Cont. contract should be renegotiated because the County is receiving i:axes from city residents to support the jail. The Mayor reported that the Council received a report prepared by the Sheriff's Department exp}aining the operating costs and other facts about the jail. ~1r. Grove reported that city residents are required to pay property tax to the county for their current expense fund for services which include the County Sheriff. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the Mayor be authorized to further negotiate this contract in light of the additional information which was seconded by Council- member Shirley. During a brief discussion it was pointed out that the county by statuate is not required to house city prisoners. After due consideration, Mayor McClure recommended that the city accept: the agreement as presently negotiated. Police Chief Hinton expressed his agreement with the Mayor. Councilmember Ciprioti withdrew his motion and Councilmember Shirley withdrew his second. Councilmember Parker made a motion that Resolution No. 81-07 be adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. NEhT BUSINESS Rezone Request No. 181-01 - Victor Coster Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the public hearing on Application No. 181-01 be held May 5, 1981 which was seconded by Counci1member Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Shoreline Management Permit - Warren Erickson Mr. French explained that the Shoreline Advisory Commission is recommending that this permit to allow the removal of a storage building and the construc- tion of truck storage and office building on Lots 5 through 8, Block 27, L.B. Hastings Addition to be approved. Councilmember Shirley made a motion to authorize the permit to be issued which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P.M. - ATTEST: /!~~R MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 21, 1981 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 21st day of April, 1981, at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Freida Imislund, Mike Kenna, James Parker, Brent Shirley, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Engineer Roger French, and Deputy City Treasurer Verna Spindor. Mayor McClure stated Ms. Spindor is acting as City Clerk for this meeting. MINUTES Councilmember Kenna moved and Councilmember Imislund seconded to approve the minutes of April 7, 1981, as written and to dispense I I I 251 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 21,1981 Cont. with the reading of them. vote. The motion passed unanimously by voice BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: ""; I Current Expense Street 1978 Water Construction Park Arterial Street Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Payroll $1,184.60 2,925.21 5,503.90 82.07 -0- 200.22 4,883.23 2,304.47 -0- 44.52 A motion was made by Councilmember Kenna and seconded by Council- member Shirley that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds. It passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor McClure announced that the Council has received a copy of the 1980 Annual Report. COMMUNICATIONS I A letter dated April 2, 1981 was received from the United States Department of Commerce. WilliamD. Nelson, Chief of the Project Management Division states that it is necessary for the City to return $21,985.00 to the EDA because of an overdisbursement to the City on the grant for the 1978 Drought Relief Project. Glenn Abraham indicated that he and Mr. French are working on a response. Each Councilmember has received a copy of a letter dated April 9, 1981 from Mayor McClure to Glenn Crandal, Shoreline Planner, Olympia WA in which it is stated that the City Council has chosen not to support the Mini-Park Plan concept at this time. Mayor McClure explained that when he contacted Mr. Crandal~ they needed to know as soon as possible whether the City would accept the grant. He then polled five Councilmembers to make this determination. Council- member Ciprioti made a motion to remove this matter from the table which was seconded by Counci1member Smith and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to reject the grant which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unan~ imously by voice vote. A letter dated April 20,1981, was received from Helen Burns, Director of the Jefferson County Historical Society. She lists two water drainage problems that exist in the museum that should be remedied without further delay. Mayor McClure indicated he was aware of the situation and would report back to the Council after he has investigated what can be done to improve the situation. I On April 6, 1981 Kent E. Swisher, Executive Director of the Assoc- iation of Washington Cities mailed a list of Officer and Director positions which will be voted upon at the 1981 annual business meeting of the association. John R. Beebe, Electrical Engineer for Alternate Energy Resources mailed to Mayor McClure on April 9, 1981 pertinent information on applying for preliminary permits for DOE loan projects. Mayor McClure referred this to the Parks/Property/Preservation/Energy Cmmni ttee. Mayor McClure indicated that the Council received a progress report dated April 17, 1981, from the Eastern Jefferson County Recreation Department. An invitation from the Library Board to attend a special meeting May 18, 1981, was noted by Mayor McClure to receive information on goals for Library service. 252 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 21, 1981 Cont. Mayor McClure indicated that a letter was received from Representative Andy Nesbitt, indicating the opponents to the Northern Tier Pipeline have won two out of three battles about the project. A letter dated April 17, 1981, from Lois Flury, Chairperson of the Port Townsend Park Board was copied for the Council urging that various rights-of-ways adjacent to the lagoon be closed to vehicular traffic of all kinds. Mayor McClure referred this request to the Parks/Property/Preservation/Energy Committee. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor McClure announced that he and some of the Councilmembers met with Representative Don Bonker to receive information on the effects oñ cities óf budget cuts proposed by President Reagan. He indicated a book on the subject is available to the public in his office. Ms. Lois Flury was recognized and reported that the Port Commission voted unanimously to restrict access to their property near Kah Tai Lagoon to pedestrians only and plan to post appropriate signs including a prohibition on dumping. COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative/Environmental Committee- Councilmember Smith announced that the committee will be meeting at 7:00 P.M. Thursday April 23rd to discuss Thelma Scudi's request for an increase in the number of rooms in Lizzie's Victorian Inn. Police/License/Emergency Services-Councilmember Parker reported that meetings are set up with the County to negotiate a contract for animal control for the County. Parks/Property/Preservation/Energy Committee-Mayor McClure reported that he and Councilmembers Kenna and Shirley have met to gather inform- ation with the Port of Port Townsend and representatives from Crown Zellerbach on the possibility of a three way property exchange to enable the City to acquire property near the Kah Tai Lagoon. Councilmember Shirley asked who authorized the Park Board to negotiate with the Public Utility District on the possibility of acquiring property near the Kah Tai Care Center. Mayor McClure indicated he had authorized them to contact the Public Utility District on this concept. Councilmember Shirley expressed his opposition to this action without approval from the City Council. Mayor McClure assured the Council that he understood the difference between negotiation and fact finding and the Park Board in only authorized to find out the facts. M&. Lois Flury was recognized and explained that the Park Board is interested in this property as a potential entrance to a future park around the Kah Tai Lagoon. Russ Mohney was recognized and confirmed Lois Flury's statements indicating they are working closly with the Care Center. Mayor McClure indicated he would receive a written report from the Park Board. ORDINANCE NO. 1885 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE THE LICENSING OF TEMPORARY ACTIVITIES BY CERTAIN NONPROFIT GROUPS ON PUBLIC WAYS AND AREAS. Councilmember Shirley introduced this ordinance by title and explained that it grants licensing authority to nonprofit public service organizations. Mr. Abraham explained that the City of Port Angeles has set a precedent in this respect which was upheld by the courts. He explained it would be necessary to pass this ordinance this night if it is the Council~ intention to have it in effect for the Rhododendron Festival. Mayor McClure reported that a meeting was held with the Emergency Services personnel to dliscuss contigency plans for use of Port Townsend in the event of a major disaster, this date. He indicated Eastern Jefferson County would host an additional 39,000 people '" I I I 253 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 21, 1981 Cont. within a 48 hour period with the City providing the majority of the service. Possibility does exist that the City would be reimbursed for it's costs. I A discussion ensued about the merits of approving Ordinance No. 1885. Mayor McClure declared that this would be placed on the agenda under new business. Mayor McClure instructed Deputy Treasurer Verna Spindor to leave the room and run photo copies of the draft ordinance for the Council. Councilmember Kenna was appointed to act as clerk in her absence. PUBLIC HEARING I Conditional Use Permit request No. 381-02- George Daniels and Don Ferrari- Mayor McClure reopened the hearing on this request to open a restaurant at 412 Water Street. Mr. George Daniels was recognized and indicated the maximum seating is for 25 people and there is ample off street parking available on the site. Ms. Carter Breskin was recognized and spoke in favor of the restaurant. Carol Hassey was recognized and stated the restaurant would be an asset to the marina. There being no further testimony, Mayor McClure closed the hearing to the audience and turned the applica-' tion over to the Council for disposition. After a brief discussion Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council find affirma~ tively with regard to the requirements of Subsections a,b,c, and d of Section 6.08 of Ordinance No. 1625, and that a Conditional Use Permit be granted for one year upon the following conditions: 1) Off-street parking be provided in accordance with the minimum standards established by Section 4.02 of the Zoning Ordinance; 2) The permit be valid only when all building code, health and saftey standards established by the City, County or State statutes are met which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously be voice vote. OLD BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 81-09 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROJECT CONTRACT WITH THE PORT OF PORT TOWNSEND AND INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION Ms. Spindor read this resolution by title. Councilmember Shirley expressed concern with the requirements of the contract in the maintenance of a park at the Kah Tai Lagoon. Ms. Lois Flury was recognized and explained that these provisions do not apply when the grant is only for acquisition and not construction. Council- member Smith made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 81-09 which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously be voice vote. NEW BUSINESS I Flood Insurance Study - Federal Emergency Management Agency- Mr. Greg Polt of the Federal Emergency Management Agency was recognized and explained the study that was made and the background which established the need. He explained that the only cost to the City involved in this will be processing an ordinance. He indicated the City Attorney would be supplied with a sample to work from. ORDINANCE NO. 1884 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $236,000 FROM THE KAH TAl LAGOON PARK FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Ms. Spindor read the ordinance by title. It was explained that it will be ready for adoption at the next council meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 1885 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY 254 _--MLNliTE~OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 21, 1981 CONT. COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE THE LICENSING OF TEMPORARY ACTIVITIES BY CERTAIN NON PROFIT GROUPS ON PUBLIC WAYS AND AREAS. After a brief d~scussion, Councilmember Shirley made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously be voice vote. Ms. Spindor read the ordinance by title. Council- member Shriley made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1885 which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Mayor McClure announced 'that he will be declaring a clean-up week in May most likely, May 1-7, 1981. He also noted that small business week is in May. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:48 P.M. 4# ~ /Á/u - ATTEST: ~~\~~~, DEPUTY ~RK- EASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 5, 1981 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 5th day of May, 1981, 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, Freida Imislund, 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 Smith made a motion to approve the minutes of April 21, 1981, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS ,AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Arterial Street LEAA Grant Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer 1956 Transmission Line Replacement Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Payroll $46,637.47 3,979.06 2,751.16 947.18 4.63 1,032.00 2,275.60 15,641.06 2,344.38 5,186.24 1,275.18 24,744.42 -- I I I