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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/20/1982 3'63 .MI.NUT_E S_o.Lr1.'liE-BEG..U~R-S.ß S S-LŒ:LJ)F_AP-RIL-1o,-19~82_Co nt,. I will bring immediate returns to the local economy. Council- member Kenna left the room at this time. Ms. Porter displayed a brochure it is proposed to finance with the existing appropriation and advertising in magazines. The advertising proposed would also include radio and tel~vision ads. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the request which was seconded by Co unci 1 member Parker and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no futher business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:13 P.M. ~~ M OR ATTEST: Li~ City Clerk -- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 20, 1982 I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 20th day of April, 1982, 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 Cip:r:'ioti, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker, and Brent Shirley. Also present were City Engineer RogE:r French, Ci ty Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-TreasurE,r David Grove. At this point Hayor McClure paused to proclaim May 10 through May 16, 1982, as Rhododendron Festival Week posing for picbures with the Queen and her court. MINUTES Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the minutes of April 6, 1982, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS I The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Park Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Kah Tai Park Water/Sewer Equipment YRèntal $ 5,539.12 3,039.52 304.56 8.75 1,182.75 53.15 15,713.43 780.07 Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilrnember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. 364 - -~------ ~- __M_:U_iQTE_S_QF _THJLRE_GJIL.ðR_S_E S~S_LON ~F- },P_RLL__2,Q -,- _,l_9_82_~ _c.QD.t_!.-_~_------- COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a letter dated April 6,1982, from David Latta to Mayor McClure forwarding a recommendation from Frank Frisk,: a Washington D.C. attorney who specializes in hydro-electric related matters. He suggests the City request the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission hold a hearing to compare competing applications. Mayor McClure referred this to the Hydro Project Committee and indicated he would get a recommendation from Sato and Associates. A letter from Mayor McClure to Dee Freeman, Project Engineer, for Washington State Department of Transportation dated April 9,1982, was copied for the Council officially requesting ownership of the dólpl1Ïns i wingyal.ls, and timber towers at the present ferry terminal in behalf of the Port of Port Townsend. Mayor McClure circulated a response to that request in the form of a memorandum of under- standing asking the ,Council's advise on signing it. A notice dated April 9, 1982, from Gayle Rothrock of the Environmental Hearings Office was copied for the Council establishing a hearing on the approval of Shoreline Conditional Use Permit No. 3103-l6B- 16-81 for August 9th and 10th, 1982,issued to Kah Tai Care Center. The appeal from Stephen and Janeen Hayden and Robert and Kris DeWeese and counter appeal from the Kah Tai Care Center were also copied for the Council. The Council received a request from Mayor McClure dated April 12, 1982, that $400 be allocated toward the establishment of an operating budget for the Energy Commission of the Regional Council. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Imislund made a motion to contribute $400 from Current Expense for this purpose which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. A letter from Mayor McClure to Margaret Berry, Superintendent of the Port Townsend School District, dated April 12, 1982, was copied for the Council outlining the considerations in moving the City owned windmill to the High School and asking for agreement from the school district in accepting the windmill in concept. Mayor McClure reported that in response to this letter the school district has indicated their support of the action and the Depart- ment of Energy has indicated that the remaining grant funds can be used to make the move. A letter dated April 13, 1982, from Pete Friedman to Mayor McClure was copied for the Council requesting an amendment to the Jefferson Port Townsend Shoreline Management Master Program as the result of changes in the, administrative guidelines of the Washington State Shoreline Management Act requiring local governments to recognize that aquaculture is a preferred use of the water column. Mayor McClure referred this to the Legislative Committee. A letter dated April 13, 1982, from Thelma Scudi to City Engineer Roger French, was copied for the Council requesting an extension of the Conditional Use Permit issued for Lizzies at 731 pierce st. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that this permit be extended for the period of one year which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. The Council received a letter dated April 14, 1982, from Harold DeJong and Janice Harrison reaffirming that their conditional use permit application to allow the sale of items such as postcards, small victorian pieces, artifacts and curios and not to sell antique furniture at the Hastings House Inn at the corner of Washington and Walker Streets. A petition dated April 12, 1982, with 27 signatures was copied for the Council opposing the use of the house at the corner of Walker and washington as an Inn, Tour Home, Dispenser of Food and an antique sales establishment. Mayor McClure referred this to the upcoming public hearing on May 4, 1982. I I I 36,5 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 20, 1982 Cont. I The Council received a copy of a letter dated September 14, 1982, from B.G. Brown, Chairman of the Jefferson County Commissioners to Mayor McClure requesting signature of an inter local agreement as to the use of said back loans from the Housing RE~habilitation Program under a Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant. A resolution ha:::: been intro- duced authorizing the Mayor to sign this agreement. The Council received a letter from Don Ferrari dated April 15, 1982 requesting an extension to the Conditional Use Permit issued for the Landfall Restaurant. Mr. French reported that the Health Department has requested that the Council withhold an extension until they do something about installing another toilet. It was indicated that their present permit expires on May 6, 1982. The Council received a letter dated April 19, 1982, from Mark Hamby, Chairperson of the Port Townsend City Arts Commission requesting that the Council bear in mind that the request of the Chamber of Commerce constitutes a grant application, which need not necessarily be fully funded at the requested level, especially in light of the fact that for the first time the Council is con- sidering commitment of the Hotel-Motel tax funds which have not yet been received by the City. The Council may wish to consider for instance, a plan by which part of the sum requested is guaran- teed, with a balance to be figured as a certain percentage of the Hotel-Motel tax revenues received for the next three quarters, the total not to exceed $10,000. The Council should acquaint itself fairly thoroughly and feel comfortable with the details and budget breakdown of th~ Chamber's plan. I The Council received a letter dated April 19, 1982, from W.E. Seton requesting an easement on certain city owned property at the gravel pit. RESOLUTION NO. 82-11 A RESOLUTION GRANTING AN ACCESS ROAD EASEMENT TO ELMER SETON Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 82-11 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. The Council received a letter dated April 19, 1982, from Stephen L. Callis of Sandison-Callis & Associates, Inc. indicating that they have finally arranged for a Performance Bond for the contract for garbage collection with Olympic Disposal, Inc. provided the Council is willing to amend the agreement to allow for annual renewal of the bond. After a brief discussion Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to authorize the proposed contract revision which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. I The Council received a letter dated April 8, 1982, from Ester Gebhardt, President øf the Associated Students of peninsula College to Mayor McClure requesting permission to transplant a sapling from the Tree of Heaven located behind Sabots to the peninsula College campus, in honor of Mr. Art Feiro who recently died. Mayor McClure recommended that they be put in touch with Greg Martin, the Park Superintendent unless the Council has objection. Mayor McClure reported that the City has received a large package of information on Community Development Block Grants. He indicated hearings will be held on April 28, 1982. Mayor McClure reported a workshop will be conducted by the Associa- tion of Washington Cities explaining how to implement the Local Option Sales Tax recently passed by the Legislature. He asked Mr. Grove to attend in behalf of the City. 366 - - - - _--------11InUTE~_~ OL 'I'.tœ--J:ill_GJILAJLl>~E;;;13 :LON _9f- APRI J~~ 2..9 L J.-_~ fJ ~ - _CQ!!t~"- --- ---- --~ ---- ----- ._-- -----------,-- Mayor McClure reported that he has received a letter from the Economic Development Administration indicating that part of the additional costs has been accepted towards the Drought Relief Grant, alluded to further charges which might be approved if they can be identified. The refund request has now been reduced to $9,254. Mr. 'Abraham indicated that he and Mr. Grove will prepare an additional response to reduce that amount further. I Mayor McClure reported that the Gagen-Sherlock House at 1906 Cherry Street has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Vicki Lea-Shelton was recognized and announced that this is National Library Week and encouraged each Councilmember to visit their public library. Mayor McClure indicated an open house will be held this coming Thursday night. COMMITTEE REPORTS Parks and Property. Mayor McClure called for response on the memorandum of agreement circulated on the acquisition of the old ferry terminal dolphins, wing walls and timber towers. Council- member Shirley expressed concern about their disposition should the Port not'dècide to use them. Mayor McClure indicated his position will be that the Port will be responsible to remove them if they are not used. He explained that the Port is considering their use as landing floats for airplanes. The ensuing discussion provided a consenus of the Council that all responsibility for maintenance, construction, and insurance must be vested by the Port of Port Townsend. Councilmember Judy made a motion that they be turned over to the Port of Port Townsend and that the- City divest itself of any responsibility for them which was seconded by Council- member Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Councilmember Imislund reported that the committee has met with the Jefferson County Commissioners on the Sudlow Trust approving the application. Water/Sewer/Street. Councilmember Judy reported that the committee met with the Public Utility District and Collins and Ryder and authorized them to proceed with Phase II of the Water Comprehensive Plan preparation. Councilmember Kenna suggested that the program of introducing diagonal parking downtown be continued. PUBLIC HEARING Amendment to Ordinance No. 1868. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission and Hospital Commission are recommending approval of this request to expand the covenants included in this ordinance to allow use of the property for Dental Offices and Osteopaths' Offices west of the Jefferson General Hospital on 9th Street. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to the public. Dr. James McCarron was recognized and spoke in favor of the amendment explaining that the Dresent economic environment and number of physicians in town alre~dy will not allow the structure to be adequately occupied with physicians only. He explained that a greater capacity for public service will be possible with the amendment. There being no further testimonÿy- Mayor McClure closed the hearing to the audience and turned the request over to the Council for disposition. I ORDINANCE NO. 1915 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1868 Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the 'first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the ordinance b~ 367 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 20, 1982 Cont. adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by roll call vote. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1912 I AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $3,000.00 FROM THF'. HOTEL/MOTEL TRANSIEN'r TAX FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Councilmember Kenna left the meeting room at this time. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title which constituted 1:he second reading. Councilmember Shirley made a motion that the second reading be considered the third which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt the ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANrR NO. 1914 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $lOFOOO.OO FROM THE HOTEL/HOTEL TRANSIENT TAX FUND AND DECLARING AN EHERGENCY Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. He explained that the Council will be able to consider the ordinance for adoption at the next meeting. I Fire Protection Agreement with the State of Washington. Council- member Ciprioti made a motion to approve the agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign it which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 81-12 A RESOLUTION REMOVING CERTAIN AMBULANCE SERVICE CHARGES FROM THE RECORDS AND AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT FOR COLLECTION After a brief discussion on the possibility of the Council establishing a policy that would allow the Clerk-Treasurer to do this independently of the Council, Councilmember Shirley made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 82-13 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 82-10 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT WITH JEFFF'.RSON COUNTY I After a brief discussion, Councilmember Shirley made a motion to adoDt the resolution which was seconded by Councilmernber Parker and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor McClure declared a recess at 8:45 P.M. The meeting was re- convened at 8:59 P.M. with six Councilmembers presen1:. Council- member Parker had been excused during the break due 1:0 illness. Review of Draft Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Robert DeWolfe was recognized and explained his reasons for organizing the draft as he did, the time devoted to the study, and the considerations used to make the recommendations. J"1ayor McClure recommended that the Council complete their preliminax"y review of the draft this night and refer it to the Planning Commission for a recommendation. He indicated that his target is to have a plan adopted by July 1, 1982, but he realizes that August 1st may be more realistic. 368 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 20, 1982 Cont. ~.~ -~~- ----~---~-------- - ~--,_.'u~- Discussions ensued on various provisions such as the implementation of review process by the Planning Commission on building permits, hiring a.full time civil engineer to evaluate all construction plans, relocation of the ferry terminal, establishing one way streets during special events to improve traffic flow to Fort Worden, etc. Councilmember Kenna made a motion at the conclusion of the discussion that the Council refer the draft to the Planning Commission and plan to hold a joint work session when the Planning Commission has had an opportunity to evaluate the draft. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT I Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the meeting be adjourned at 10:34 P.M. which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. ATTEST: fJ~~ CITY CLERK -------- MINUI'ES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 4, 1982 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 4th day of May, 1982, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. . I ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Janes Parker, and Brent Shirley. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINU'IES Counci1mernber Judy made a motion to approve the minutes of April 20, 1982, as wri tten and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Council- rrember Shirley and passed unanirrvusly by voice vote. BILLS AND CIAIMS The folloWing bills and claims were presented for payrrent: Current Expense Street Library Park Kah Tai Park Errergency Medical Services HoteljMJtel Transient Tax Library Services/Const. Act Grant Federal Shared Revenue water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Payroll 31,299.32 2,846.26 3,598.35 866.30 12.08 873.77 3,000.00 748.93 2,945.51 13,533.69 5,290.45 1,263.84 27, 721. 90 I Councilrrember Ciprioti made a rrotion that the bills and claims be paid fran the proper funds which was seconded by Council.nErnber Hunt and passed unanirrvusly by voice vote.