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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/17/1983 480 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF ~ßY 17, 1983 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 17th 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, 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. I MINUTES Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the minutes of May 3, 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: Current Expense Street Park Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental $2,098.52 725.44 451.76 3,000.00 139.89 86.24 5,792.93 998.25 Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti. Councilmember Kenna asked for a report on the bill for repair to the sea wall which was done by Ted Stricklin. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. I COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a letter dated April 13, 1983 from Mrs. Jay Orr of Centralia, Washington, requesting that a waterline be installed in Hasting Avenue to serve their land near McMinn Road. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. The Council received a copy of a letter from Russell Milnes, Chief of the Debt Management Division for the Economic Development Administration to Glenn Abraham dated May 3, 1983, indicating the State Auditor must agree with the City before they will reduce or eliminate their request that we return a portion of the loan and grant money the City has received. Councilmember Hunt asked for a report on the planned response to this letter. Mr. Abraham indicated that his response will be to advise them that the City does not recognize the State Auditor as having authority over the City in this matter. He reviewed the events leading up to this letter and the likely outcome from his response. A letter date May 3, 1983, from Tom Beard, Ditector o£ the Jefferson County Historical Society to Ted Stricklin was copied for the Council listing building problems with the portion of City Hall they lease from the City. Mayor Shirley reported that the City has not made repairs of this type in the past and would only include work which was also being done to the rest of the building as a continuation. I The Council received a letter dated May 5, 1982, on May 5, 1983, requesting that the Conditional Use Permit for Lizzie's be extended for another year from Thelma Scudi, owner and innkeeper. Council- member Kenna made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. 481 HINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 17, 1983 Cont. The Council received a letter on May 10, 1983, from David Littlefield of the citizens to Restore Our Wildlife asking that they inform our citizens that Initiative 445 is being circulated to place on a ballot the following questions: Shàll eligibility for appointment to the Game Commission be restricted; fees reduced; and processing of wildlife damage claims be eliminated? I A letter dated May 11, 1983, from Brent Shirley to Harry Holloway III was copied for the Council indicating that he has taken steps which are intended to help alleviate noise and congestion after dark at North Beach County Park. The Mayor reported people are riding up and down the beach. The Council received a letter dated May 11, 1983, from Frank Vane of the Ocean Grove Lot Owners Association requesting communications from the Water Committee on how to proceed with the implementation of that portion of the Hastings Loop which will brin~¡ water to their properties. Councilmember Ciprioti requested i:hat this be referred to the water/Sewer/Street Committee. A petition for a Side-Sewer Contractors License dated May 2, 1983, was copied for the Council from Dujardin-Allgere, Inc. Council- member Judy made a motion to approve the license which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative. Mayor Shirley reported that the committ:ee will be meeting with representatives from the Salmon Club to discuss the final placement of mouring bouys on the water front on May 23, 1983, at 7:30 P.M. I Finance. Councilmember Hunt reported that the commit:tee is recom- mending approval of the emergency appropriation for the Library Fund because the study is necessary for a grant application for funds unavailable at the first of the year. She indicated that the committee also felt that.the Council should also be involved in the 1984 budget preparation process and indicated that a survey has been prepared for their use in establishing a Goals and Priorities Statement which they wanted returned by the next regular meeting. Water/Sewer/Street. Councilmember Judy reported that: the committee has met with Public utility District No.1 Commissioners and reached an agreement for wholesale water which is being presented under old business. The Mayor indicated that the con~ittee still has to respond to the proposed increase in fees recon~ended by the Public Works Director. Councilmember Ciprioti report:ed that the committee has yet to make recommendations about parking on Harrison Street near the Post Office. Mayor Shirley reported that the problem has been handled administratively at the request of the commi ttee. .. I Mayor Shirley explained that the Harmon Mulligan Apartment Building was issued a building permit because the parking was increased and the building plans midified to comply with the ordinance without the necessity for a variance. Mayor Shirley reported that the Water/Sewer/Street Committee is recommending that whatever action is necessary be taken to eliminate the need for privately owned sewage disposal companie,s to pay the utility tax of seven percent the Council chose to impose upon themselves. Mr. Abraham said he would take a look at. the ordinance to see what change will be needed. Mayor Shirley reported that the outside of City Hall will not be -sealed because there have been unanimous recommendat.ions against it. He indicated that there are several improvements: comtemplated instead which will help it stay together. 482 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 17, 1983 Cont. PUBLIC HEARING Variance- Request No. 483-05 - Charles and patrica Horton and Wallace Norton. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this request for variance from the setback requirement to allow a storage building on the property at Sims Way and Benedict Street to be moved in to the southeast corner of the property. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Robert Harper was reèognized and spoke in favor of the aPPlicatIon indi-éatt.ngthat he has made an offer to buy the :property, but would like to have this building as far out of the way as possible so that all the ground can be used. Mr. George Yount was recognized and identified himself as a representative of the Port Commission. He spoke against the application because it is not consistent with the current zoning and would have a negative impact on the Port's operation because the circumstances are not unique and would amount to a rezone. He indicated that they have no objection to the movement of the warehouse as long as it meets with the setback requirements. Their cause for concern is that of potential fire and some requirement that they keep their boats back more than ten feet from the property line because the building is there. He also complained about the fact that abutting property owners are not asked to testify before the Planning Commission before they make their recommendations. There being no further testimony offered, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Mr. Floyd was recognized and explained that this is a retail business and would be acceptable under either C-II or M-I and does not constitute a rezone. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to deny the applicaiton which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Councilmembers Kenna and Hunt suggested that the revised zoning ordinance include a provision for the Planning Commission to conduct public hearings on variance applications also so the basis of thier recommendation can be on the same facts. I BID OPENING The following bids were openeà and read aloud to restore piling under the Marine Park Community Building and the Madison Street Wharf: General Construction Redford Diving and Salvage Item I 6 under Marine Park Community Building $6,396.00 $ 8,538.00 Item II 9 under Madison Street Wharf $8,550.00 $12,807.00 After a brief discussion, Mayor Shirley suggested that the Council continue on the agenda to allow Mr~ Stricklin to review the bids and make a recommendation. OLD BUSINESS I ORDINANCE NO. 1960 AN ORDINANCE REZONING BLOCK 209, LOTS 1,2,3,4, OF THE EISENBEIS ADDITION AND PROVIDING CONDITIONS THEREFORE. Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna indicated he would like to change the period to two years instead of one which was done. 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 Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the Ordinance by title. 483 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 17,-1.9_8-3-C_ont... Councilmember Imislund made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1960 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1961 I AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $40,000 TO THE STREET FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title which constitutes the second reading. Councilmember Imislund made a motion that the second reading be considered the third and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimousl~ by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1961 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. 83-7 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF WATER TO P.U.D. NO.1 After a brief explanation of the agreement from Cauncilmember Judy with the indications that it meets with the approval of'the Public Utility District No.1 Commissioners, a discussion ensued about the acceptability of the rates. Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 83~7 which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed by voice vote with only Councilmember Parker voting against the motion. I J. Walter Addie Land Trade. Mr. Abraham explained that the City has recently received a deed for land that will correct the division of land between two plats with street right of way previously requested in 1975 with Ordinance No. 1740. Piling Restoration Bid Award. Mr. Stricklin explained that General Construction which is proposing to replace the pilings with other wooden pilings. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the Council accept the bid of General Construction which was seconded by Councilmember.Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove explained that the funds to pay for this work are in the hands of the Jefferson County Commissioners and an emergency appropriation will be necessary before the funds can be expended. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1962 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,300 FROM THE LIBRARY FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title and explained that it can only be introduced tonight. Mayor Shirley indicated that members of the Library Board were present in the audience to answer questions, but the Council did not have any which had not pre- viously been answered. RESOLUTION NO. 83-8 A RESOLUTION DECLARING PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING SALE OR TRADE. 484 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 17, 1983 Cont. Councilmember Judy made a motion that Resolution No. 83-8 be adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:37 P.M. ~~ I ATTEST: Ci~ MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF MAY 24, 1983 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in Special Session this 24th day of May, 1983, at 6:40 P.M. in the Planning Commission Chambers in the basement of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll Hunt, Frieda Imislund and Mike Treasurer David Grove, members John Floyd, Contract Planner.' James Parker arrived later. call were Jean Camfield, Janis Kenna. Also present were Clerk- of the Planning Commission and Councilmembers Dale Judy and I SPECIAL BUSINESS Planning Commission Chairman Larry Dennison explained that the meeting and bus tour have been designed to outline some of the mistakes in planning of the past and to identify future problems the City may anticipate. At approximatley 7:00 P.M. all present boarded a Jefferson Transit Bus and traveled a predetermined. route to observe together drainage problems and slope instability as well as some of the sensitive areas and results of poor design structure. Mr. Dennison explained that he hopes to be able to show how open space designations will complement the drainage plans which will keep the problems from getting worse and save money necessary to divert storm.drainage. The tour proceeded west with points of interest at the bluffs above Water Street and erosion and poorly places catch basin at Galleon View Estates then north evaluating drainage problems between 9th and 14th Streets east down 22nd Street to identify flooding at the Church near San Juan. The group traveled north to the North Beach area identifying the ponding areas and West as far as Seaview Estates where sluffing of the bluff was explained. The tour ended by returning to Washington Street were additional problems with the bluff breaking away were pointed out. The bus returned to City Hall at approximatley 8:05 P.M. The meeting reconvened in the Planning Commission Chambers in the basement of City Hall at 8:13 P.M. where a discussion ensued about the relationship of the maps and problem areas the Council had just observed. John Floyd explained how the recently passed drainage ordinance works. Glenn Ison explained how the provisions for solar power would work. Recommended policies to enhance the following values were discussed: I