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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/19/1983 473 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 5,~~_l-Ql~~. 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 disnense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAH1S The following bills and claims were presented for payment: I Current Expense Street Library Park Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment ~ental 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 ,vere 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 Councilmernber Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. 474 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 19, 1983, Cont. COMMUNICATIONS A claim for damages in the amount of $241.08 dated April 15, 1983, was copied for the Council from Yun Kyong Frary because of alleged action by the sewer employees. Mayor Shirley referred this to the City's insurance carrier. The Council received a memorandum dated April 12, 1983, from Cheryl Van Dyke clarifying the language in Ordinance No. 1954 with regard to the Library Budget and taking exception with certain comments made at the April 5, 1983, Council meeting. I An environmental checklist dated April 12, 1983, was copied for the Council on the proposed short plat of l.41 acres between 29th and 30th Streets on Jackman Street by Donald and Norma Burtz. An Environmental Checklist dated April 8, 1983, was copied by the Council on the proposed rezone of Block 223 in the Eisenbeis Addition from R-I to C-II. Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the Conditional Use Permit granted Mr. & Mrs. Pulizto operate the Seabreeze Video Arcade Annex be extended for one year which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote after Mr. Grove informed the Council that the licenses have been purchased for the machines. The Council received a letter dated April 19, 1983, from George E. Johnson requesting that the ordinance taxing septic service 7% of gross be reviewed and reduced. Mayor Shirley reported that he has talked with Mr. Johnson and would like to make a report on it after confering with Ted Stricklin about it. I A letter dated April 16, 1983, from Willis A. Jewell to the City Engineer was copied for the Council requesting that several inter- sections along Washington Street be improved to reduce the possiblilty of drivers leaving the pavement and damaging their cars. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Shirley announced the appointment of Nancy Zeppa to the Planning Commission. He reported that Ed Hawley will be retiring at the end of the month. Councilmember Imislund requested that City Hall be opened for tours during the Homes Tours next month along with clean up week. COMMITTEE REPORTS ORDINANCE NO. 1955 AN ORDINANCE MODIFYING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1890 Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Camfield requested a progress report on the architectual design approval of the construcion of the bank building considered by thi~ ordinance. Mr. Charles Marsh was recognized and explained that they have met with the environmental committee on this and will be presenting something to the entire council at the next meeting. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Hunt 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 again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1955 which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed by roll call vote with four Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Council- member Camfield voted against the motion. I 475 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL-l.9...,_l.9..83_Co.n.t_. PUBLIC HEARING I Variance Requests No. 383-01 & 383-02 - Harmon-Mulligan Enterprises. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Jim Mulligan was recognized and spoke in favor of their request to build an apartment building with 36 units, ten more that the ordinance will allow and authority to reduce the number of parking spaces to one per unit instead of the required 1.5 per unit at the 1800 block of Sims Way. He distributed drawings of the architects perception on how the building and site would appear. He explained that this request would allow them to put a third story on the building and they are offering 42 spaces. He indicated that traffic would be channelled to McPherson Street and making other improvements to Sims Way. Pedestrian traffic would be provided for by either widening the shoulder on Sims Way or building a bridge across Bishop Park. Their being no further testimony offered, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and requested that Mr. Grove read the report of the Planning Commission which he did. The Planning Commission recommended that the Council deny the applica- tions. Mr. Grove reminded the Council that they received a petition on February 22, 1983, requesting that they deny the requests with 17 signatures. Mayor Shirley turned the application over to the Council for disposition. After a brief discussion, it became questionable as to whether all information presented to the Council had also been presented to the Planning Commission. The applicant explained that no new information was offered at this time. A discusssion ensued with regard to traffic flow; building design, and _landscaping. Councilmember Hunt asked if the Council can refer this back to the Planning Commission. Mr. Abraham indicated that the proposal, if different than heard in front of the Planning Commission, would need to go all the way back to an environmental assessment. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Parker made a motion to deny the application which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. I OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1954 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,500 TO THE PARK FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Imislund make a motion that the second reading be considered the third and the third be by title only. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1954 which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1956 AN ORDINANCE VACATING HANCOCK STREET BETWEEN 19TH AND 20TH STREETS I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Hunt made that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Imislund made a motion-to adopt Ordinance No. 1956 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. 83-6 A RESOLUTION AUTHORZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A TOURIST PROMOTION CONTRACT Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 83-6 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. 476 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 19;, 1983 Cont. NEW BUSINESS Application Fee Schedule Revision. Mr. Ted Stricklin reviewed our present fees and commented on those which he felt needed change. Regarding street vacation charges, ~1r. Abraham explained that it is unconstitutional for the City to sell legislation. Although RCW 35.70.030 has not specifically been declared unconstitùtional Mr. Abraham explained that its predecessor was. Mr. Stricklin explained that some of the fees are okay. Mayor Shirley indicated that the Council need not take action on these recommendations immediately. A brief discussion ensued on the wisdom of vacating streets and the reason for the fees. I Historic Hayride Co. Franchise. ~1r. Grove explained that Mr. Chris Williams was present in the audience to answer questions about his proposed business. Mr. Williams was asked to explain how he plans to clean up after his horses. He indicated that either bags or shovels will be used. Mr. Williams explained the intent of his business. After a brief discussion, the draft ordinance was considered to be introduced. Glen Cove Water Contract. ~1ayor Shirley explained that the rates proposed in the draft contract need to be approved by the Council. Mr. Abraham explained that there are some changes needed to the draft wording and much of it is his own authorship. After a brief discussion, ~1ayor Shirley indicated that they would use this to enter into negotiations with the Public utilty District No.1. It was indicated that the draft would receive further study and revision before adoption would be considered. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned by Mayor Shirley at 9:38 P.M. ~ I ATTEST: ~Jr:J ~ Cl'er -Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 3, 1983 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 3rd day of May, 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, Jean Camfield, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, and James Parker. àlso present ,were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove and Public Works Director Ted Stricklin. Councilmember Janis Hunt arrived later in the meeting. I The Rhododendron Festival Queen, Alice Garrett, read Mayor Shirley's proclamation of May 15-22, 1983 as Rhododendron Festival Week. MINU'l'ES Councilmember Imislund made a motion to approve the minutes of April 19, 1983, as written and to dispense with the reading of theM which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote.