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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/01/1983 454 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 1, 1983 Cont. Current Expense Street Library Park Arterial Street Library Services/Const. Act Emergency Hedical Services Federal Shared Revenue Appropriate Technology Grant Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Payroll Grant $51,050.76 1,965.97 4,085.62 873.66 18,761.88 76.61 211. 76 682.51 855.44 l7,6l9.72 16,366.20 1,641.37 31,558.90 I Counèilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a letter dated January 21, 1983~ from Henry R. Edgarton requesting that he be considered for appointment to the vacant council seat. The Council received a letter dated January 24, 1983, from William J. Scheyer recommending Gary Wall for the vacant council seat. The Council received a letter dated January 22, 1983, from Bruce Keane, President of the Ocean Grove Lot Owners Association, reminding the Council of their request for water. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. A letter dated January 26, 1983, from Edgar F. McMinn to Mayor Shirley was copied for the Counèil requesting that the City grant their previous requests for water on Hastings Ave. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Water/ Sewer/Street Committee. I ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Shirley announced the appointment of Don Pruitt to the Park Board. COMMITTEE REPORTS Parks/Property. Councilmember Imislund reported that the Park Board met with the committee to explain the donation campaign. It was also indicated that the resolution introduced at the last regular council meeting was intended only to dedicated street right of ways for park purposes and not to constitute a vacation. Ms. Lois Flury was recognized and explained what kind of donations the Park Board is seeking as a match for an Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation Grant and where donation cards may be obtained. Mayor Shirley reported that the County Commissioners have been approached about releasing the Housing and Urban Development funds for repair of the Marine Park Community Building and have indicated that once bids have been secured, they will have no problem releasing the funds. Water/Sewer/Street. Councilmember Judy reported that the committee has met with the Glen Cove Industrial Park Development people who have requested water for the Glen Cove area. He indicated that they were told that they could take water from the city water system inside the city limits at Country Corners if the rest of the Council gives their approval. He explained that the City Comprehensive Water Plan does not include this in it because the request came in after Collins and Ryder were hired to prepare a draft comprehensive water plan and would have to further delay the plan had they been asked to include it. He explained that the Jefferson County Public Utility District No.1 has made a study of it and the developers could form a utility district or the Public Utility district would manage the system. He reported that the Comprehensive Water Plan will be ready by February 18, 1983, and I J,: "'1,(, 455 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 1,1983, Cont. I the other requests for water will be reconsidered after that draft is complete. He asked the Mayor to write a le-tter to Ed McMinn and the Ocean Grove Owners Assoication and inform them of the committee's plans. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the Geln Cove Industrial Park Development Group be allowød to take water at the City Limits at Country Corners which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti. Mr. Grove asked if the intent of the motion was the authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract to sell them water and Councilmember Judy said it was. The rate and volume of water will be determified at a later date. After a~brief discussion, Mr. Frank Vane was recognized and asked if the proposed schedule of consideration would meet with the satisfaction of the Ocean Grove Lot Owners Assoication and he said it would. Mr. Robert Harper was recognized and spoke in favor of the motion indicating that the Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution in support of this action because it will stimulate employment in the area. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna reviewed the Council action taken on the Planned Unit Development proposed by Mr. Fisher which was the subject of a recent letter from Harry Holloway. He recommended that a letter be sent to him to remind him as to the present status. RESOLUTION NO. 83-1 A RESOLUTION DEDICATING CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS FOR PARK PURPOSES. I Councilmember Imislund made a motion to adopt the resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna. After a brief discussion, the motion passed unanimously by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING Update to the Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Manaqement Master Program. Mr. Grove explained that the Council had rE~ceived on their desks several items of correspondence previously given to the County Commissioners opposing portions of the program. Mr. David Goldsmith was recognized and explained that the Jefferson County Planning Department is responsible for the adrninistration work for the Shoreline Advisory Commission. He outlined the history of the present Jefferson-Port Townsend Shorløine Management Master Program, the weaknesses, and proposed revisions. He explained the issues that have been discussed in previous hearings and the compromises which have been made and Mr. Pete Freidman explained the corrections which have resulted through this process. Councilmembers asked questions and received clarification from Mr. Goldsmith on what the changes mean and how the program would be administered. Mayor Shirley opened the hea:cing to the audience, but no testimony was offered, so he closed the hearing. It was indicated that the Jefferson County Commissioneres have yet to adopt the updated program, so no action on the part of the City Council was requested at this time. OLD BUSINESS I ORDINANCE NO. 1949 AN ORDINANCE VACATING 19TH STREET BETWEEN HENDRICKS AND SHERMAN STREETS 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 Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adop'c Ordinance No. 1949 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed by roll call vote with six couJ).cilmember voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Camfield abstained. 456 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 1, 1983 Cont. Ordinance Rezoning Sutherland Property. Councilmember Kenna introduced a directive as to covenants which he suggested be imposed in connection with this rezone. Councilmembers Hunt, Kenna and Ifuislund reaffirmed their opposition to the rezone without less concentration of housing units. After a brief discussion, Loreen Sutherland was recognized and asked if she would be willing to meet with the Legislative Committee and consider some restrictions. She indicated that she has made her desires known from the beginning, but would be willing to meet with the committee. She indicated that she does intend to build on the property. After further discussion, Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the ordinance be referred to the Legislative Committee for possible revision which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed by voice vote.which six Councilmember voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Judy voted against the motion. I ORDINANCE NO. 1950 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $3,500 FROM THE KAH TAI LAGOON PARK FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. He explained that this will be ready for adoption at the next regular council meeting. NEW BUSINESS Variance Application No. l8l~02 - Griffith & Street Vacation Application No. 1082-02-Bussart. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the Council conduct a public hearing on thès~' applica- tions during the regular Council meeting on March 1, 1983, which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Council Committee Assignments for Jean Camfield. Mayor Shirley indicated that unless there are objectons, he will assign Council- member Camfield to the same committees which he formerly served on - Fire/Light/Sanitation, Human Affairs/Library, and Chairman of the Police/Licence/Animal Control. ADJOURNEMENT There being no furthe business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:18 P.M. ß=b~) M 饰r ATTEST: ~k~ I