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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/07/1983 485 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF MAY 24, 1983 Cont. I 1) to maintain Port Townsend in a Small Town atmosphere, 2) To retain Community Identity; 3) to maintain good environmental factors; 4) to enhance cultural development; 5) to allow for diverse life styles, architecture, and commercial ac-tivities and, 6) economic stability and additional diversity. with the documents which have been prepared, the Planning Commission recommended that the Comprehensive Plan be updated, preparation begin on a Resource Inventory, some alternatives to traditional zoning b(~ considered, that outright al}owance be made for home occupations under certain conditions, that contract zoning, land development permits, site plan and design review be reviewed, and adoption of some form of Density Ordinance. After a lengthy discussion, Mr. Floyd explained that what they are looking for is approval of the Plan Update so the revised plan can be compiled from the two documents. ADJOURNMENT There being no further special business,the meeting \~as adjourned at 10:02 P.M. ~~) Mayor C7~ I ATTEST: Cit~~ HINUTES ,OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 7, 1983 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 7th day of June, 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 Abrahanl, City Clerk- Treasurer Da*id Grove, and Public Works Director Ted Stricklin. MINUTES Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the minutes of May 17 & 24, 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 I The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Arterial Street Emergency Medical Service Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Payroll $31,616.45 5,974.22 3,636,49 1,897.92 723.13 891. 88 462.96 12,918.70 3,772.95 1,487.82 31,600.64 Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid 486 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 7, 1983 Cont. from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS A letter dated April 5, 1983, from Garry Schalliol, Executive Director of the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation to Mayor Shirley was copied for the Council recommending that the City not treat the brick on the outside of City Hall. I A memorandum dated April 28, 1983, from the Department of Social and Health Services was copied for the Council describing proposed regulations to establish fees for review of public water system plans. Mr. Stricklin indicated in his opinion the City should also charge developers a fee to review plans. Mayor Shirley referred this to the water/Sewer/Street Committee. The Council received a letter dated May 9, 1983, from Celia Anderson of the Business Advertising Council reporting that the B.A. Council is opposed to the indiscriminate use of portable readerboard signs and recoTIlffiending that these be treated as any other sign under our ordinance and restricted to a limited period of time. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Legislative Committee. A letter from Michael F.H~ll of the Office of Revenue Sharing was copied for the Council on May 23, 1983, reporting that Entitlement Period 14 allocation has been reduced by $153. A letter from Margery Price, President of the Washington Municipal Clerk's Association to Mayor Shirley was copied for the Council on May 24, 1983, informing him that David A. Grove was elected to the office of Secretary of the Association and thanking him for permitting David to serve. The Council received a letter dated May 27, 1983, from Robert DeWolfe opposing the vacation of Jefferson Street between Walker and Cass because it will be an important link to future traffic relief recommending instead that the City grant the County a use permit to relieve the parking problems around the Courthouse. I A letter of resignation dated May 31, 1983, from Robert Kenyon was copied for the Council. He is resigning because he is no longer physically able to perform the duties and has applied for a medical retirement. A report from the PUD Citizen Advisory CoTIlffiittee dated June 2, 1983, was copied for the Council recommending that Public utility District No.1 not attempt to purchase the Tri Area Water System from the City at this time but instead invest their funds in extending service to areas not presently being served by the City. The Council received a letter dated June 6, 1983, from William Aldred reporting a fall on May 21st caused by an uneven sidewalk at the corner of Lawrence and Madison. Mayor Shirley explained that this is for information only and the concern expressed is being handled administratively. ANNOUNCEMENTS I Mr. Thatcher Bailey was recognized and indicated that in behalf of the Arts Commission he would like to notify the Council that the Commission has made a survey of all facilities available for use by performing artists. He indicated that they would like to make the survey available to the public in the Clerk-Treasurer's Office. 4817 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SE.s.s.I...QN_OY-J_UNE-'7_,-19_R3_Co.n.t.. COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance. Councilmember Hunt indicated that she would like to have ~he goals and priority statements in her pos~èss~ori tonight in preparation for the next Finance Committee meeting scheduled for June 8, 1983, at 5:00 P.M. I Legislative. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that -the Council make a final declaration on non-significance on the proposed short jJlat submitted by Donald and Norma Burtz which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council is:3ue a final declaration of non-significance on the proposed rezone requested by John and Donna Jean Puliz which was seconded by Col.lncilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. Repairs to City Hall. Mr. Stricklin explained the repairs which neèdsto be done. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Hunt made a motion to authorize a call forbids on the improvements which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimé)usly by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING I Street Vacation Application No. 483~01 - Jefferson County. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recomroending c- approval of this vacation of Jefferson Street between Walker and Cass Streets under certain conditions. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. David Goldsmith, Jefferson County Director of Planning was recognized and spoke in favor of the application indicatingthat-.the .Courity would like to use the right of way for additional Courthouse parking. He then explained several possible schemes for development of more parking in the area and explained his view of the traffic flow in the immediate area. He indicated that the reason that the County is not seeking a lease agreement instead is because they wish to invest a sub- stantial sum to develop the area and need a long term to spread the cost without threat that they may loose the area. Ms. Leona Brown was recognized and spoke against the application because the neighborhood uses this street to go downtown. Many times Walker and Washington Streets are blocked by tour buses and campers viewing the Hastings House. ~~s. Emma Lou Kircher was recognized and spoke against the application because of the present traffic traveling Jefferson Street. Ms. Dorothy Calloway was recognized and spoke against the application because there is sufficient on street parking to satisfy the requirements by usinq Cass Street. Ms.~ ,Dor.Qthy Cartwright was recognized and spoke against: the application because of the cost of the improvments and the present traffic flow. Mr. A.J. Kircher was recognzied and spoke against the application because it would be an inconvenience t:o the neighbor- hood and an increase to the danger of traveling in the area. Mr. David Goldsmith was recognized in rebuttal. He indicated that people unfamiliar with the area, do not turn on Walker Street when heading toward the Courthouse from Washington Street because they do not see it until they are already past the intersection of Walker and Washington Streets. There being no furt:her testimony offered, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. After a brief discussion of other parking alternatives, Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to deny the application which ŸlaS seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. I OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1962 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,300 FROM THE LIBRARY FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title which constituted the second reading. Councilmember Imislund made a motion that the second reading be considered the thitd and the third be by title only 488 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 7, 1983 Cont. which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1962 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by roll call vote. NEW BUSINESS Street Vacation Application No. 483-04 - Giakowski. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the Council conduct a public hearing on this application July 5, 1983, which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. I ORDINANCE NO. 1963 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $15,900 TO THE PARK FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. He explained that this will appropriate the money necessary to pay for the piling restoration bid award at the last Council meetinq. Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application No. 5-83 - Port of Port Townsend. Mr. Peter Friedman was recognized and explained that it is recommended the Council approve this request to place twelve mooring bouys in Port Townsend Bay provided that the bouys are ma~ked in accordance with any applicable u.s. Coast Guard regulations and that documents are prepared by the Port releasing from liability any private property' owners who may have a mooring bouy located on their property. It was explained that the locations selected have been placed so as to not interfere wi th the Monroe: Street boat ramp. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to issue the permit under the proposed conditions and to make the following findings: I 1. The following sections of the Jefferson- Port Townsend Shoreline Management Master Program apply to this proposal: 1:20 "Purposes", 4.20 "Urban Designation", and 5.230 "Recreation". The proposed project has been administratively classified as a primary use in an urban shoreline designation. The proposal is for a water dependent use. The proposal is for the public's use of the water. The proposed project requires a u.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit. The proposed project has been processed and reviewed in accordance with the Washington State Environmental Policy Act by the City of Port Townsend as lead agency. A declaration of non-significance was issued thereby declaring the anticipated environmental impacts adequately addressed in the environmental checklist and preparation of an environmental impact statement was not necessary. Notice of the application was made by publishing legal notices in the March 9 and 16, 1983, editions of the Port Townsend Leader, posting the subject site with notices on March 4, 1983, and notifying by mail immediate adjacent property owners. I 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Friedman reported that the State will be conducting a public hearing on the Shoreline Master Plan June 29th, at 7:00 P.M. in the Courthouse. 489 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 7, 1983,Cont. Proposed Changes to the Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Shirley asked the Council for their response to the proposal. Councilmembers Kenna and Hunt asked that it be placed on the agenda for the next regular Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 8:47 P.M. ~~ ATTEST: J4~ Clty Cler MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 21, 1983 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 21st day of June, 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 and Mike Kenna. James Parker was absent. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Verna Spindor and Public Works Director Ted Stricklin. MINUTES Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the minub::!s of June 7, 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 Park Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Payroll $ 8,747.24 3,484.53 207.20 -18.39 625.00 11,179.94 1,178.11 26.50 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. COMMUNICATIONS A communication was received from the Office of Financial Management of the State of Washington giving the City and town population estimates for 1983. The City of Port Townsend estimate is 6,200.