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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/05/1982 413 ----- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESISQ~QLSEI:TEMBER_2,l_,_19_82_Con:t.. voting in the affirmative. voted against the motion. Councilmembers Kenna and Imislund NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1929 I AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND ADOPTING THE PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR THE YEAR OF 1983 Mr. Grove read the ordinance as revised to include both the general levy and the levy for Emergency Medical Services. 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 Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Shirley made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1929 which was seconded by Councilmernber Kenna and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Proposed Use Hearing for Federal Shared Revenue. Coul1cilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council conduct a proposed use hearing for Federal Shared Revenue at the regular meeting October 19, 1982, which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and pass,~d unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNEMENT There being no further business, Mayor Pro Tern Judy declared the meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.M. I ~~ -- ATTEST: J~~ City Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 5, 1982 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 5th day of October, 1982, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, James Parker and Brent Shirley. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. Councilmember Mike Kenna arrived later in the meeting. MINUTES Councilmember Imislund made a motion to approve the minutes of September 21, 1982, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library 26,109.27 2,046.35 5,338.79 414 MINJJ_':rJ;:lL QF~':rHE_IlEGl}~.l\~_.s_ESSIOr-1__QF .OCQTBER 5L 19$2_C_Qn_t_._- . -. ------ ------ -- ..---------- .- -----,-- ---,--- ------_.,------------ Park Payroll Library Services/Const. Act Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Grant 1,366.29 27,151.28 841.91 899.88 339.50 12,841.64 2,953.30 1,320.56 Councilmember Parker made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a letter dated September 23, 1982, from Warren Steurer of the Eastern Jefferson County Recreation Department requesting that the City appropriate $25,000 to the recreation program. Mayor McClure indicated he would address their request in the Preliminary Budget. A letter dated September 25, 1982, from Rusty North of the Guild was copied for the Council thanking them for the fair treatment they have received from the City Council. The Council received a letter dated September 27, 1982, from Jim Buvit,AEsociated Studênt Body President of Peninsula College asking for confirmation that they may transplant the Tree of Heaven. It was noted that the City does not own the property where the tree is planted. Mayor McClure indicated he would answer the letter. A letter dated September 27, 1982, from Frank Frisk to David Latta was copied for the Council indicating that the City should formally withdraw its appeal to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission because agreement has been reached with Public Utility District No. 1. Mayor McClure explained that this was an assumpition on the part of Mr. Frisk because of a statement in the letter terminating their services to the City. He recommended that the Council seriously discuss an agreement with Public Utility District No.1. He indicated the City's appeal is still necessary to protect our interests. An Environmental Checklist dated September 28, 1982, was copied for the Council from Loreen Sutherland .on a proposèd~Tezone fr-om- R-II to R-III if Lots 6 and 8 on Franklin Street between Harrison. and Fillmore. Mayor McClure referred this to the Legislative/ Environmental Committee. A letter from Thomas C. Hynes, Conference Coordinator for the Washington State Commerce and Economic Depa:ítbmen:b-. to Councilmember Brent Shirley dated September 28, 1982, was copied for the Council requesting that he introduce Steve Wilson, Director of Tourism for the State of Idaho at a conference on October 25, 1982. By footnote, Councilme~ber Shirley requested the Council approve his attendance at City èxpense. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to authorize expenses up to $250 for the trip which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed by voice vote with five Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Council- member Shirley abstained from the vote. A letter from Ron Clark, Achievements Awards Chairman of the Planning Association of Washington, dated September 28, 1982, to Mayor McClure was copied for the Council informing the City that their achievement award has been given to the City of Port Townsend for the publication "A Workbook for the Port Townsend Waterfront." The Council received a request dated October 1, 1982, from Bob Morris, Chairman of the Park Board, asking the Council to authorize a payment of $1,500 to Anthony DeLeo as a good faith deposit for property at the Kah Tai Lagoon with an established purchase price of $37,000. He has proposed that the Council use interest earned from the investment of $25,000 donated by Safeway Stores for the development of a park around the Lagoon. The balance would come I I I 415 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 5,1982 Cont. I from the IAC Grant for land purchase. After a brief discussion during which Mr. Morris was recognized and explained that this use will not effect the principle donated by Safeway, Council- member Imislund made a motion to approve a voucher for payment in the amount of $1,500.00 from the Kah Tai Lagoon Park Fund which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed by voice vote with five Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Parker voted against the motion. The Council received a resignation letter from Dee Brueckmann the Arts Commission effective October ,4, 1982. of A letter from Beverly Lamb dated October 5, 1982, in behalf of the Library Board of Trustees was copied for the Council informing the Council that they have negotiated for an additional $3,000 from the County Library and requested that the Coundil appropriate an additional $1,000 for Library Assistants and $2,000 for books. Mayor McClure indicated this was the first he had heard about it ãnd would like the opportunity to discuss it with them. A memorandum from James Engle was copied for the Council on September 24, 1982, reporting on spraying in the watershed"of the Upper Tunnel Creek Road. He indicated his satisfaction with the precautions taken. ANNOUNCEMENTS I Mayor McClure announced the temporary appointment of Dick McCurdy to the Library Board as an ex-officio member for four months to fill in for Vicki Lea Shelton as proxy while she is on a leave of absence. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the temporary appointment which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve the appointment of Richard Near to the Civil Service Commission which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative/Environmenta~. Councilmember Kenna reported that he met with Mr. Lloyd Repman representing Dujardin Homes who indicated they are going to try to locate another sight for their develop- ment within the City. Police/License. Councilmember Shirley reported that an agreement has been drafted with the County Commissioners for Animal Control Services in the County. The cost would be offset against dispatch- ing costs. An increase in license fees was proposed in the draft and have them consistent in.both the City and the County. A discussion with Police Chief Robert Hinton ensued on the reasoning for increåsing the fees. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve the proposed agreement in concept between the City and Jefferson County which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. I PUBLIC HEARING Rezone Request No. 682-02 - J. Leslie Donovan/Anthony E. Stroeder. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of the application for a rezone from P-l to C-II for the following described property between Discovery Road and State Route 20 at Glen Cove Road: That portion of the South 412.5 feet of the Southwest Quarter, Section 9, Township 30 North, Range I W.W.M., lying between the Easterly right-of-way line of Discovery Road (County Road No. 38), the Westerly right-of-way line of State Road No.9, and the North right-of-way line of Glen Cove tie road {County Road No. 316); EXCEPT that portion deeded to the City of Port Townsend by deed recorded under Auditor"s File No. 167453, records of Jefferson County; Situated in Jefferson County washington provided that the owner place the following restrictive covenants on the property: 416 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 5,1982 Cont. ------ ------------ - u_----------,-------- ----, -- ---.- - --, ----- ~---_._---- 1) that a buffer zone of 25 feet be maintained along Star Route 20, and 2) that all entrances and exits be on Discovery Road only. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Anthony Stroeder was recognized and spoke in favor of his application and objecting to the conditions proposed to be imposed by the Planning Commission because they are discriminating and they are not provided for in the zoning ordinance. There being no further testimonyÿ. ,- the hearing was closed to the audience. After a brief discussion on the wisdom of requiring restrictive covenants, Councilmember Shirley made a motion to approve the rezone as requested which was seconded by Councilmember Parker. The motion passed by roll call vote with three councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmembers Imislund,Kenna and Ciprioti voted against the motion. Mayor McClure voted in favor of the motion to break the tie. Mr. Abraham explained that this vote is OD no consequence in that four councilmembers must vote in favor of of ordinance necessary to implement the rezone. The mayor cannot vote to break a tie vote on an ordinance. I OLD BUSINESS Short Plat Application No. 481-03 - Fleming. Mr. Grove explained that the Council received a report from Roger French on September 29, 1982, as requested which resolved the question remaining at the last council meeting. Councilmember Shirley made a motion to remove the original motion to approve the application with certain conditions from the table which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the motion in full. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Public Hearings. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to conduct public hearings on November 16, 1982, on the following applications which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote: Variance Application No. 582-02 - Harrison, Conditional Use Permit Applicaiton No. 982-03 - Community Investments Ltd., and Street Vacation Application No. 982-02 - Donovan/Stroeder. I ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at 8:51 P.M. l:f!k t ¡:: <L MAYR -- ATTEST: ~J~ I CITY CLERK