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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/05/1983 469 MINUTES OF THE SPECIl\L SES¡ON OJ:' MARCH 29, 1983 Cont. the month of April. Mr. Collins was asked by Councilmember Hunt why the proposal for constuction of the Hastings Loop is so far back in the plan. He indicated the first group are improvements which will improve the hydraulics of the system. He indicated the public input about this loop was not considered in the plan. The ownership of Gibbs Lake and well water injection were discussed. I ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by declaration of Mayor Pro Tem Judy at 9:02 P.M. ATTEST: ~~ CITY CLERK ...---' .-- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 5, 1983 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 5th day of April, 1983, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Janis Hunt, Jean Camfield, 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. MINUTES Councilmember Imislund made a motion to approve the rninutes of March 15 and 29, 1983, 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: I Current Expense Street Library Park Arterial Street Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Kah Tai Lagoon Park Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Payroll 29,668.35 2,468.93 7,192.75 l,l59.91 838.75 493.02 802.94 525.66 52.99 13,995.03 6,989.93 1,660.28 30,907.92 Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by CouncilmE!mber Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. 470 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 5, 1983 Cont. COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a letter dated March 14, 1983, from Ralph A. Lintz, Executive Vi-éePresident of Great Northwestern Federal Savings, to Mayor Shirley requesting an extension to the requirement that they start construction of their new branch at the intersection of Jefferson and Kearney Streets by July 21, 1983, as indicated in Section 2 of Ordinance No. 1890. Mayor Shirley indicated that this has been referred to the legislative Committee. A Property Use and Development Agreement for Nor'West Village Apartments was copied for the Council in continuation of Planned Unit Development Application No. 1082-09. Mr. Abraham indicated that the agreement has been approved .as to form~ Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council accept the document as prepared and authorize the Mayor to sign it which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. The Council received a petition with 9 signatures from property owners in the area of Block 209 in the Eisenbeis Addition indicating they approve of the rezone from R-II to R-III of Lots 1-4. It was indicated that this will come up for public hearing later on. The Council received a letter dated March 27, 1983, from John and Donna Puliz requesting a renewal of their conditional use permit for one year from April 29, 1982 for the Sea Breeze Annex Video Arcade. Mr. Grove requested that the Council postpone a decision on this request until such time as the licenses are purchased for the mach~nes. It was explained that DennytsLanes owns the machines and have neglected to purchase the appropriate licenses. They have promised to be in by April 8, 1983. A letter of resignation dated March 24,1983, from John Floyd as a member of the Planning Commission was copied for the Council. A letter dated March 27, 1983, from George Kanestrom, Assistant District Maintenance and Operations Engineer for the Department of Transportation to Mayor Shirley was copied for the Council outlining repair they will make to Water Street prior to the turnback. Mayor Shirley indicated that this is not a cut and dried agreement but a preliminary indication of the repairs that will be made. There may be others if a need is determined. An environmental checklist dated March 25, 1983, from Port Townsend School District No. 50 was copied for the Council on the proposed modernization of various school buildings. ~1ayor Shirley referred this to the Legislative Committee. The Council received a letter dated March 31, 1983, from Patricia Sullivan alledging the Richard and Susan Thompson are operating a hotel in violation of the Zoning Ordinance because of the lack of sufficient off street parking and requesting that the City enforce compliance. Mayor Shirley recommended that this be referred to the Public Works Director. Mr. Abraham indicated that off street parking was designated for another location off from the site itself. A letter dated March 31, 1983, from Edgar F. McMinn was copied for this Council requesting that the City extend water service west on Hasting's Avenue in light of the recent stùdy indicating that there is sufficient supply for the area. A letter of thanks dated April 1,1983, from J. Richard Kint, Manager of Public Utility District No.1, was copied for the Council in appreciation for the special meeting and public hearing held March 29, 1983, on the proposed Comprehensive Water Plan. The Council received a letter dated April 5, 1983, from William Needham of Community Investments, Ltd. withdrawing his application to vacate Walker Street because it would be a violation of state statutes. Mayor Shirley reported that a letter of appointment of Gary Wall I I I 471 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 5, 1983 Cont. to the Planning Commission dated March 16, 1983, was declined by Mr. Wall due to a conflict with his work schedule. He explained that he will be seeking other potential candidates. ANNOUNCEHENTS I Mayor Shirley read a proclamation declaring April 17, 1983, as Rosalynn Sumners day in Port Townsend. COMMITTEE REPORTS I Legislative/EnvironmentaL -. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that a final declaration of non-significance be issued on the rezone request of Doctor Lynn which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that a final declaration of non-significance be issued on the proposed Planned Unit Development proposed by Dujardin Development Company between 8th and 9th on Hancock Street which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that a proposed declaration of non-significance be issued on the modernization of buildings owned by the Port Townsend School District which was seconded by Council- member Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that a proposed declaration of non-significance be issued on the proposed installation of anchor bouys between Monroe Street and Polk Street along the waterfront by the Port of Port Townsend which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna reported that unless there are objections, he will instruct that an ordinance be prepared to amend Ordinance 1890 extending the deadline for construction of the Port Angeles Savings and Loan Office at the corner of Jefferson and Kearney Street. Councilmember Camfield cautioned that this extension be considered final. ORDINANCE NO. 1953 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 790. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Mr. Stricklin explained that the bond has been increased to $500. 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 ~ote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Imislund made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 1953 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by roll call vote. A proposed revision to the traffic pattern at Washington and Sims Way and Ferry Traffic Overflow storage of vehicles were discussed. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the city lease the inter- section of Washington and Sims Way as is which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. A discussion about the traffic control at the intersection of Jefferson and Tyler Streets ensued. I Mayor Shirley reported that the Council will be seeking a grant for the remainder of the Kah Tai Lagoon Park development project above the $57,500 awarded for this year. PUBLIC HEARINGS Street Vacation Application No. 283-03 - Service Activities, Inc. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending that the Council deny this application to vacate Walker Street between Water Street and Port Townsend Bay because it would violate state law. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. Ms. Leona Brown was recognized and spoke against the application and submitted a petition with 23 signatures in oppositión.~> There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the l\ - auëllence 472 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 5, 1983 Cont. and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to deny the application which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Variance Request No. 183-01 - Thetford. Mr. Grove explàined that the Planning Commission is recormnending that the Council approve this variance from the height requirements to allow the construction of building to') house tennis and racquetball courts which would be 41 feet in height on Sims Way near the entrance'~o town. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Bob Little was recognized and spoke in favor of the application explaining that the height is in the minimum allowed for a regulation indoor tennis court. There being np further public testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and turned the appliction over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motio n that the Council find that the proposed varaince is consistent with the spirit and purpose of Ordinance No. 1625, Section 6.l0.A and meets the requirements of circumstances 1 through 8, exclusive of #3 and that the varaince be approved as requested which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Proposed Update to the City Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience to receive written and oral com- ments on the proposed update to the City Comprehensive Plan. Mr~ Victor Coster was recognized and spoke in favor of the proposed land use along Sims Way above Sheridan be commercial complaining that his parcel is the only one zoned R-l with commercial on both sides. Mr. John Floyd was recognized and explained that changes to the zoning mayor may not be made as a result of the adoption of the plan. There being no further testimony offered, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and turned the proposal over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to hold the hearing open for 'thirty days to receive additional written testimony which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously by voice vote. A discussion ensued on the best way to collectively study the proposal. It was suggested that a workshop meeting and bus tour might help the Council to understand the impact of the proposed changes. Counailmember Hunt made a motion that the Council hold a special meeting to discuss the plan on May 24, 1983, at 7:00 P.M. which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. It was requested that the Planning Commission prepare a route for a bus tour after that date. I OLD BUSINESS Piling Repair to the Marine Park Communit:y Building. Mr. Stricklin recommended that the Council reject all blds opened at the last meeting and authorize a new call for bids allowing the bidders to describe the method that they would complete the necessary repairs. Councilmember Judy made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. Water Service Extensions. Councilmember Judy explained that the City can not really consider water service to Mr. McMinn's property until after a revised comprehensive water plan is adopted. There are some changes to the draft which have been requested by the Department of Social and Health Services. I NEW BUSINESS Rezone Request No. 283-04 - Richard Lynn" Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the Council conduct a public hearing on this reuqest at the regular meeting May 3, 1983, which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. 473 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL ~~_9~_l-~Qn~. ORDINANCE NO. 1954 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,500 TO THE PARK FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY I Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title. Mayor Shirley explained that this will give the Park Department an opportunity to hire extra help and take advantage of a grant from the Department of Social and Health Services. It was explained that this is the first reading and the ordinance will be eligible for passage at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:03 P.M. ~Àll Mayor ATTEST: M~ City Clerk I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 19, 1983 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 19th day of April, 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, Jean Camfield, Frieda Imislund, and James Parker. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, and Public Works Director Ted Stricklin. MINUTES Councilmember Imislund made a motion to approve the minutes of April 5, 1983, as written and to disl)ense with the reading of them which 'was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously by voice vote. - BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: I Current Expense Street Library Park Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Payroll 7,362.16 552.13 114.11 387.46 40.43 831.23 13,532.18 10,833.53 831.76 Councilmember Hunt questioned whether business cards 'were necessary for Councilmembers and requested that they be deleted from the list. Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote.