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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/04/1983 442 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF .'--"---' ----_._- DECEMBER 21, 1982 Cont. ~~ MAYOR J;J~ City Clerk I ATTEST: .MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 4, 1983 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 4th day of January, 1983, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Pro-Tern Dale Judy presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, JanisHunt,Dale Judy, James Parker, and Brent Shirley. Councilmember Mike Kenna arrived just after roll call. Also present were Citv Attorney Glen Abraham, City Clerk Treasurer David Grove, and Public Works Director Ted Stricklin. INSTALLATION OF TNTERUM MAYOR Councilmember Joseph Ciprioti made a motion to appoint Councilmember Brent Shirley as interum mayor which. was seconded by Councilmember Janis Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor Pro-Tern Judy then administered the oath of office to Brent Shirley. I HINUTES Councilmember Hunt noted that on page 437 the letter from Clifford C. Benson was referring to the Ruth Jackson Estate and not the M.S. Jackson Estate. Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the minutes of December 21, 1982, as corrected 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 Park Arterial Street Library Services/ Const Act Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer 1956 Transmission Line Repl. Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension & Relief Payroll Grant $23,682.74 2,935.21 2,861.86 719.55 7,303.19 12.58 3,404.90 8,238.71 8,890.46 2,680.80 6,579.30 1,453.36 30,073.56 I After a brief discussion about the Western Utilities bill, Council- member Kenna made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. 443 -------- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 4, 1983 Cont. COMMUNI CAT IÖNS I The Council received a request dated December 22, 1982, from David Hill to have the conditional use permit renewed for the Griffith House to be used as a Bed and Breakfast establishment. After a brief discussion, Co-uncìlmember Kenna made a motion to continue the conditional use permit for the Griffith House for one year which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. A letter dated December 22, 1982, from Russell Iida 1:0 David Grove was copied for the Council indicating that the City rnay purchase the Burroughs L9000MiniComputer previously leased for $1,392.65. He is asking for an answer by January 10, 1983. Mr. Grove explained that short of buying new equipment this would be the best move until better equipment can be afforded. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to approve the purchase which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. The Council received a letter dated December 27, 1982, from Rich Rivers to Mayor McClure requesting that he be appointed to the City CounciL A memorandum dated December 29, 1982, from Harriette Buchmann was copied for the Council reporting on the progress of 1:he Clallam- Jefferson Counties Juvenille Diversion Unit and expressing her appreciation for the Counciis support. I The Council received a request dated December 30, 1982, from Charles C. Hastzell to purchase a few cords of cedar from the Lords Lake Watershed. Councìlmember Ciprioti recommended against it. Mayor Shirley indicated he would write a letter declining his offer unless the Council objected. The Council received a letter dated January 3, 1983, from Richard Kint, Manager of Public Wbrks Utility District No.1 of Jefferson County asking the City to support their request for release of certain data by Crown Zellerbach on the Lords Lake Dam and Big Quilcene River flow. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Water/ Sewer/Street Committee. / ! / A letter dated January 3, 1983, from Jean Camfield to Brent Shirley was copied for the Council indicating she is interested in being appointed to the vacant City Council position. The Council received a letter dated January 3, 1983, from John Floyd indicating he would like to be considered for appointment to the vacant Council position if the Council decided it needs to be filled. I A letter dated January 3, 1983, from George Yount, Port Manager of the Port of Port Townsend to Brent Shirley indicai:ing the Department of Natural Resources has approved the planning of mooring bouys in front of Port Townsend and requesting that he identify where they could be located. After a brief discussion, Mayor Shirley appointedCouncilmember Hunt, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, and a representative from the Port to help him select location and report back to the Council. The Council received a letter dated January 4,1983, from Heidi Rodeghier opposing Rezone Request No. 982-04 of Loreen Sutherland because of the concentration of people in a six-plex and the size of the building. It was explained that this has been set for a public hearing this night. A letter dated January 4, 1983, to Roger French from Randall M. Durant, Director of the Jefferson County Health Department was copied for the Council indicating that they recommend approval of the subdivision proposed by Lebens, Missig & Barr under certain conditions. It was indicatèd this will be the subject of a public hearing later this night. ' 444 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 4, 1983 Cont. - ------------------------------~------ ------------ -------- ------______n--__- ~ ----------'-- -- - --- ---------- -------- ----------------------- ----------- -- __--h- ___n__--___--- A petition from Side Sewer Contractor's License from Jerry Lindsey dated January 3, 1983, was copied for the Council. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to grant the license which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimoulsy by voice vote. ANNOUNCEJ\1ENTS Councilmember Parker requested that the Council decide to fill the vacant council seat as soon as possible. After a brief discussion Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the Council fill the position and that a special committee be appointed to establish the selection procedure by January 18,1983, which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that anyone interested in being considered for the position submit a letter to the Mayor before the January 18, 1983, councilmeeting which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. The committee established consisted of Jim Parker, Janis Hunt and Mike Kenna. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to appoint Mayor Shirley to serve on the Jefferson Transit Authority which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor Shirley reported that Robert Morris has resigned from the Park Board and he is anxious to fill the position. It was also indicated that Bill Henderson may want to resign from the Planning Commission. Mayor Shirley announced that there is a legislative conference scheduled for February 17, 1982, which he is planning to attend and invited the Council to join him. Mayor Shirley reported that the committee working on the Ruth Jackson Bequest will make a report to the Council at the next Council meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS Police/License. Police Chief Robert Hinton was recognized and indicated that it will be possible to purchase a van for Animal Control off a state contract within the proposed budget in Federal Shared Revenue. He indicated that the City will have need of a van even if the City decided not to operate the pound after the end of the year. A copy of the voucher was made for the Council. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the purchase which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously by voice vote. It was indicated that the bids will be opened at the next councilmeeting on the purchase of used vehicles for the Police Department. PUBLIC HEARINGS Street Vacation Application No. 1082--03 - Grace Pelham. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this application to vacate Beech Street between P and Q Streets. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Tony Stroeder was recognized and spoke in favor of the application. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to approve the street vacation with the usual utility reservation which was seconàed by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Variance Application No. 1182-01 - Jewell Cline Atwell. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this request for a variance from the setback requirements to allow a carport to be constructed along side of an existing garage at 634 Calhoun. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. Ms. Jewell Atwell was recognized and spoke in favor of the applica- tion because the garage is too small to get a car into. There being no further testimony, ~ayor Shirley closed the hearing to I I I 445 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 4,1983 Cont. I the audience and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt the following findings and grant the variance which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote: 1. The variance is in complicance with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan; 2. The variance meets the conditions set forth in Section A. 1,3,4,5,&6 of Ordinance No. 1625, the Zoning Ordinance. I Rezone Request No. 982-04 - Sutherland. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this application to rezone Lot 6, Block 85, of the Original Townsite from R-II to R-III and that communications have been received by the Council in opposition to the request. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. Ms. Loreen Sutherland was recognized and spoke in favor of her application. Mr. Mike Gadget was recognized and spoke against the application because it will increase traffic and would not be incompliance with the present use of surrounding property. Mr. Mark Hanby was recognized and spoke against the application because the surrounding neighbor did not expect more than a duplex to be constructed on this side and suggested that the adjacent lot be rezoned to R-II. He presented the Council with a letter from Darrel and Gena Gustafson dated January 4, 1983, which was written in opposition to the request because it is not compatible with the present homes in the neighborhood and it would adversly affect the property values.. Ms. Loreen Sutherland was recognized again and indicated that regardless of which designation is given to the property, a new building will be constructed which will not look the same as the older homes in the area. She listed other multiple dwellings which are in the neighborhood. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Council- member Kenna requested that the Council see a larger map of the area. A brief recess.was called while the map was secured. When the meeting was reconvened, Councilmember Kenna asked the City Attorney to explain how the property could be used which he did. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to deny the application which died for lack of a second. Councilmember Judy made a moiton to adopt the following findings and approve the application which was seconded by Councilmember Parker: 1. That the proposed rezone is in keeping with the purpose and intent of the .City Comprehensive Plan. That the proposed rezone is in keeping with the intent of the City Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. That the proposed rezone is justified in that the existing zoning designation does not permit the use of either Lot 6 or 8 for the purposes established by Section 3.03 of the Zoning Ordinance because of the restrictions imposed by Section 3.04 thereof. That the proposed rezone will not be injurious to the health,safety or general welfare of the public. 2. 3. 4. I Councilmember Hunt made a motion to table this motion to the January 18, 1983, meeting which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed by roll call ~ote with three Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmembers Judy and Parker voted against the motion. Short Subdivision Application No. 882-08 - Burns. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commisssion is recommending approval of this application to subdivide 4.9 acres adjacent to Ivy Street. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Alan CarITan was recognized and explained that this is a good example of the way short subdivisions should be used. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed tee hearing to the audience. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the application be approved which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. 446 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 4, 1983 Cont. -- --------------- ---------- ---- -------- - --------------- -- -- --- - - ----- --------------------- _n--_- ---------- . --- ------------------------------------- Subdivision Application No. 681-02 - Leben;s., 1-1issig & Barr. Mr. Grove explained that this application to subdivide eight acres adjacent to Hendlti'cks Street is being recemmended for approval by the Plannìng Commission and Health Department with some conditions. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Dean Lebens was recognized and spoke in favor of the application indicating that it has been a long process to satisfy all parties concerned. Mr. John Floyd was recognized and explained that this is not a true subdivision in that no streets, water lines, or sewer systems have been installed. Mr. Abraham explained that part of the delay has been because Mr. Lebens has been out of town and modified several times. There being no further testimony, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve the subdivision which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. I BID OPENINGS The following bids were opened and read aloud for petroleum products: THOMAS OIL HARPER OIL #2 Diesel Furnace Oil High Octane Unleaded Gasoline Low Octane Unleaded Gasoline Regular Gasoline $ .9949 .9949 1.1019 1.0439 .9989 $ .993 .993 1. 085 1. 025 ...... .995 Councilmember Judy made a motion to accept the bid of Harper Oil which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOU~NMENT I There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:01 P.M. ~~ ATTEST: _U~ City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 18, 1983 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 18th day of January, 1983, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna and James Parker. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Clerk- Treasurer David Grove, and Public Works Director Ted Stricklin. I r-UNUTES Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the minutes of January 4, 1983, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Counéilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote.