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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/05/1989 224 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20,1989, Cont. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna recessed the meeting into Executive Session at: 11:55 PM to discuss property acquisition. The meeting reconvened at 12:15 AM. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna declared thE~ meeting adjourned at 12:15 AM. Ì\J\\'~ \ ~=-- Mayor Pro-Tem Attest: jJ~~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 5,1989 The city Council of the city of Port Townsend met in regular session this fifth day of July, 1989, at 7:30 PM, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL . tJ;JJodv Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Karen ~I~~ I Chang, John Clise, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna and Norma Owsley. Al:;o present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, Public Works Director Ted stricklin, City Attorney Keith Harper and Executive Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael Hildt. CONSENT AGENDA councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the minutes for June 20, 1989, as written without reading. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: Current Expense Street Library Library Construction Park Fire Equipment Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvements (Elevator) Community Development Block Grant Water-Sewer Storm Drainage Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Total $ 46,846.40 309.36 3,429.75 930.56 987.97 4,081.05 298.92 4,106.28 12,934.48 60,712.52 11,887.14 13,023.06 809.89 $160,357.38 I Communications: A le~~~ dated June 13, 1989, from Evan Jones, State Repreê~ntative, to Mayor Shirley, thanking him for his message regard.ing the gas tax and including a comment that there is al:so ',. 225 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 5,1989, Cont. a chance of Hood Canal Bridge toll increases and an increase in ferry fares was copied for Council. I A letter dated June 20, 1989, from Bob and Norma Peters requesting permission to remove trees and underbrush ~,ithin designated streets within the Rileys Addition of Port Townsend was copied for Council and referred to the Street/Storm Drain/ Light Committee. A letter dated June 22,1989, from Governor Booth Gardner to Mayor shirley thanking him for his contribution to thE~ Tourism Industry Assessment Committee over the course of the last year, was copied for Council. A letter dated June 23,1989, from Jay Vollmer, sending his apologies for an item under Vollmer's Viewpoint in thE~ Wednesday Magazine issue of June 21, 1989, and thanks from himsE!lf and many other handicapped for the space made available on Pol}~ and Water Streets was copied for Council. A letter dated June 26, 1989, from Mayor Shirley to PE!ter Simpson thanking him for his years of service on the Port Townsend Arts Commission was copied for Council. I A petition with four additional signatures for the sa~le petition which was submitted at the first hearing with four hundred signatures requesting the City and Library Board to do a complete review of their plans to remove or demolish the house on the corner of Harrison and Lawrence, known as the "Charles Pink House" was copied for Council and referred to the Public Hearing later on the agenda. A letter dated June 29, 1989, from Kevin O'Neill to Mr John Barry, et al, requesting a letter from him to the Planning Commission informing them of his intent regarding the application to operate a homeless shelter at 328 Thomas Street was copied for Council. A letter dated June 30, 1989, from Mary Pratt Bodman E!xpressing support for the removal or demolition of the Pink House in order to provide parking space and a more safe and convenierit access to the Library plus a small park was copied for Council and referred to the Public Hearing later on the agenda. A memorandum dated June 30,1989, from Charles E Wallin regarding his complaint concerning the Bed and Breakfast, Inn DE~ering, was copied for Council and referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. A Bank stability Report from Gerald W Thorsen, for thE! Dimick Checklist was received and copied for Council June 30j, 1989, and referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. RESOLUTION NO 89-51 I A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND DECLARING A TRUCK SURPLUS. RESOLUTION NO 89-52 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND DECLARING FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT SURPLUS. .. 226 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 5, 1989, Cont. RESOLUTION NO 89-53 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH PENINSULA TOURISM COUNCIL. This concludes the Consent Agenda. I PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezone Application No 8905-04 -City of Port Townsend. Proposed Removal of the "Pink House". These two hearings were continued from the last Council Meeting. Mayor Shirley stated that the intent for the continuation is for new information to help arrive at a decision. He then asked for additional testimony on either the Rezone Application or the Removal of the "Pink House". Peter Bonyun was recognized and read his letter to the Council which briefly reviewed his parking suggestions at the previous meeting and then suggested that by removing the carport at the rear of the Pink House, there would be enough room for 6 oversize parking spaces for the Library. Gerald Boarino was recognized and spoke against the removal of the Pink House saying that option was not presented at the time he had donated to the Library Building Fund. He suggested that the city buy an acre, or two, or three and build a modern library structure capable of being added on to when the community growth requires it and make the Carnegie Building the future home of the Jefferson County Historical Museum. The Pink House could form part of a museum complex and become an office and/or archive. Peter Kaiser, ex-Library Board member, was recognized and stated that about six years ago, he had checked the title to the property, and then staked out the property lines of the Library. About five years ago, about thirty people attended a meeting at the Library where the first concepts for renovation or improvements to the Library were discussed. At that time, the need for direct access was described: direct access across the corner lot to Harrison street was discussed and this need has been in the forefront of thinking and planning since then. A "flip" design evolved that would have the entrance on either the church side or the Harrison Street side depending on whether access from Harrison Street could be arranged. After the city bought the corner lot, it was presumed that some access from Harrison Street would be allowed for the library. If the corner lot is not available, that a pedestrian walk down to Lawrence Street, with steps and ramps, etc, would be done. There are two aspects to the historical significance of the house: one is the house and the other is the house at it's present location. The house is old; the design is not unique or uncommon. The condition is "advanced, progressive, deterioration". The house can be moved. In it's present position, the house has been a rental property since at least 1919. Two-thirds of the life of the house has been as a rental property, we know of no events of any historical significance that are connected with the house. Neither Charles Pink, the Pink family, nor the Pink House are mentioned in any books on history or architecture in Port Townsend. So as for preservation, preservation of the house will preserve what historical significance it has, and this can be preserve perfectly well by moving it to another location. I I Lars Watson stated that four or five years ago, a survey was made in Port Townsend and between 90 and 95% of the people surveyed wanted to keep the existing library, remodel it and add on. He then reviewed the evolution of the present plan for expansion of the Library. The bids were opened last Friday; there is a viable 227 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 5,1989, Cont. bid; and they hope that in a few weeks they will be able to come back to the city council for approval of a contract. Gwen Howard stated that most of the things she had wanted to say have already been covered. I Ann steurer was recognized and stated that they have had requests for a final plan of what would be done with the corner lot. She firmly stated that there is no final plan for the corner lot and went on to say that it would be wrong for the Library Board to say what should be done with a piece of public proper1:y. When the future of the Pink House is decided and they know wha1: they will be dealing with, then a panel will be formed to come up with ideas of what will be done with this piece of property. She then showed the three plans on the screen and stated that 1:here are pluses and minuses to them. Madge Wallin was recognized and stated that when she 'ias only on the job as Librarian for two weeks, the Pink House could be bought for $3,000, but she didn't feel she could come before Council and ask for it although then City Attorney Gl,enn Abraham wanted the city to do it. If there were a new Fire Hall, there is a possibility that the Library could be in a nice brick building right on the next corner where the Fire Hall now is. Maybe the Pink House could become a children's library. I Bob Sahli was recognized stated that he owns the Harrison House behind the library. The character of the house has definitely been changed since the house was made into a three apartment rental. He then described the problems over the years. The City should not be in the rental business, the house is going to be a liability and the City shouldn't have to stand that. The City can't afford to own the house; it needs a new foundat.ion, new roof, the basement fills up with water, it probably has very little insulation, poor wiring, and the windows leak. If an individual owned it, it could be made to work, but not the if the city owned it. Linda Townsend was recognized and stated that she contributed to the Library Fund and now feels she was tricked because she feels that the plan she based her decisions on did not include any use of the corner lot and no one talked about tearing do~in the house for a parking lot. She supports the use of the library, would like to see it improved, but not at the cost of a hOIne as nice as the Pink House. I Darin Vercoe was recognized and stated that the Pink House yard is very nice and urged everyone to visit the yard thl3mselves. Space for parking at the rear of the house in front I)f the Harrison Street Apartments would make a nice entryway from Harrison Street, still taking full advantage of the :stairs in front of the Library for pedestrian entryway can be done. She hopes the Council will see the value of keeping the pink House were it stands and integrating the landscaping rather than wiping it out and starting allover again. Joe Vleck was recognized and stated that he feels that to tear down the Pink House would be a tragic mistake. To tear down the Pink House would set a terrible precedent that any historic structure is fair game. The city would become the "Ugly American" bent on serving the automobile before the quality of the life which it ostensibly serves. The question of money to repair the house in immaterial - politicians can alw'ays find money to do what they want to do. Use the Pink Hous:e for offices and space for the city, it would be cheaper than ne~r land and new buildings. Handicapped parking can be resolved with some kind of usage of the back yard of the Pink Hoùse. 228 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 5,1989, Cont. Pat Spayth was recognized and spoke as a representative of the Jefferson county Red Cross against the removal of the Pink House. The Red Cross has been invisible and inactive for the last ten years or so, and is in the process of becoming visible and active again. One thing they need very much is an office. Let the vacant apartment be used as a Red Cross office. Leone Vollmer was recognized and stated that she came to Port Townsend to retire and had hoped to spend a great deal of time in the Library. She is handicapped and has not been able to use the Library. Because she has never can find a parking place behind the Library, so therefore, she has had to use the Hadlock Library. She is getting older and how long is she going to be able to drive to Hadlock? In Port Townsend, she could come to the Library on the bus. Move the Pink House and let some of the older people have a chance to get into the Library and enjoy the books and all the things that a library does. Joy Rising was recognized and spoke saying that the Library would be a much more beautiful building if the Pink House were removed. In order to protect the house, she feels there should be a spot guaranteed before a decision to move it is made. I Bill Romadka was recognized and spoke saying that there need be no adversarial attitude and that this can and should become a textbook case for Historic Compatibility. There is no reason for the removal of the Pink House. People walk for blocks in other places to get where they are going' without any difficulty. Ample parking for the basic needs of clients in need can and will be provided the library. Disabled and staff are the priorities and the situation can be cured. All carnegie Libraries were deliberately built with steps in front, "People should climb the steps to Education" to paraphrase Andrew carnegie himself. I Chuck Wallin was recognized and state that he agreed with not changing the front step entrance to the Library. Changing the Carnegie Building will not preserve its historical concept. It would better be a home for the museum. Michael LaVine was recognized and stated that his impression of the last nine years is that there has never been a parking problem for the Library. It is a waste of money to create and maintain a parking area that will essentially give nothing back to the city when an historical house, with well maintained grounds, can be utilized the way it is. Keith Hogan was recognized and stated that he has worked in the museum field for many years and wished to cast his lot with those who wish to keep the Pink House in its present location. Not enough consideration of the possibility of making it into a museum has been given. The Library and it's companion, the Pink House, are dignified, serene and would be difficult to improve upon. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the Public. Mr Grove announced some additional communications: I The Council received in their packets a petition with four additional signatures for the same petition which was submitted at the first hearing with four hundred signatures requesting that the City and Library Board do a complete review of their plans to remove or demolish the house on the corner of Harrison and Lawrence, known as the "Charles Pink House", and a more thorough examination of parking alternatives for the Library expansion. A letter also in the packets from Mary Pratt Bodman, dated Jun~ 30,1989, expressing support for the removal or~molition of the 229 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 5,1989, Cont. Pink House in order to provide parking space and more safe and convenient access to the Library plus a small park. On their desks this evening, the Council received the following communications: I A postcard postmarked June 30, 1989, from Harry and Je!wel Atwell, indicating that they never would have supported the Library Fund Drive if they knew paving the Pink House was included. A letter dated July 1,1989, from Beverly Brice, urging the removal of the house on the corner of the Library property so that appropriate access can be provided for the expanded library building because it is important to have adequate par}~ing in a area that is inaccessible to those who have difficulty walking into the library. A letter from Steven R Ricketts, President of the Board of Trustees of the Jefferson County Historical society, dated July 3, 1989, endorsing the preservation of the house in i t.s existing location. A memorandum dated July 5,1989, from Peter Bonyun, suggesting that by removing the carport attached to the Pink House, six oversize parking spaces could be built to allow for handicapped access and thus retain the Pink House on the site. Mayor Shirley turned to the Council for disposition. I Councilmember Kenna stated it was nice to get a communication from the Historical society endorsing the preservation of the Pink House in its existing location as such a comment is not usual. The comments this evening were especially poi9nant to the issue at hand and he goes along with the thoughts of ¡~any who are here. He had talked with Les Tonkin, the architect, 'today, who reiterated that it is possible, with the present elevations, to retain the Pink House. He also spoke with Ted Stricklin today about the possibility of diagonal parking or improvin9 the striping on Lawrence Street. Most people enter the Library from the front and the steps are not a problem. It is possible to achieve some additional parking on the north end of the Pink property and still maintain the structure there. Councilmember Camfield stated her concern about moving the house as well and proposed that maybe the first action to be taken is to go out for bids and see what kind of bids they will get to move the house. Who is going to come forward and say they would like to move the house and where they would move it to. This should be the first thing that should be entertained before any concrete decision is made about moving the house or not moving the house or doing anything else like cutting half of it off. Let's see how many people are truly wanting to move the house and preserve it. I Councilmember Kenna disagreed stating that if the house breaks up, it is a big problem and the integrity of the building on the side is another factor. If the city sets a precedent by agreeing to have the house moved with the possibility of it be!ing destroyed or modified in some other location, it is a. black eye to the city. It is important to arrive at a "win, win" situation. From her work on the Historical Homes Tour, Councilme!mber Camfield stated that you can easily find a dozen historical houses in Port Townsend that have been moved from thE!ir original locations and she does not want the house to be destroyed. 230 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 5,1989, Cont. Councilmember Owsley agreed saying that the best way to save the house is to move it. If someone is willing to move the house and invest the money to restore it, that is the best way to preserve it. Going out for bids is the best method of finding those people. Councilmember Camfield stated that they are not irrevocably committed to moving the house if they go for the bids - just to see what is available. I Councilmember Jones pointed out that the pest inspection report doesn't make it look like a very good subject to be moved. Somehow we should be able to come up with the money for the restoration. Councilmember Owsley stated that the house itself will require money to move and/or money to maintain it in it's present location. It makes sense to go out for bid and find out what the possibilities are. ~ lot of focus has been put on parking for the library, but anðther facet is that of the entryway to the library itself. Times have changed, where in carnegie's day it was important to "Climbing the stairs to Knowledge" was a symbolic statement, now "Equal opportunity" is very important to have access for the handicapped and infirm and people who have no other way. There are times when in pursuant of a goal, you have to make difficult decisions and Port Townsend is faced with such a time. Now is the time to find out if there is a viable buyer interested to move the house within the Historic District where the house will be maintained with more integrity as a residence instead of an office building. Councilmember Clise agreed and stated that almost everyone is agreed on the significance of the Library and the need for its expansion. The second desire is not to demolish the Pink House. Both objectives cannot be met on the same site; something has to give. Any action that the Council takes should make the saving of the house a baseline requirement. If the Pink House stays on its current site, it will not look as it does now with excavation behind it, which does not speak well of the integrity of the house and property. A compromised entrance to the Library will not be appropriate. For this much time, effort and money, the Library deserves good treatment for its entrance: not a compromise. I After discussion of the steps needed, Councilmember Camfield made a motion to adopt the following findings and conclusions and authorize the call for bids for removal of the Pink House which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley. During discussion, it was clarified that the city can reject any and all bids. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that Conclusion #3 be amended with the words "to move the structure to a site within the Historic District with all restrictive covenants in place" which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed by voice vote with five Councilmembers voting in the affirmative and Councilmember Kenna and Jones voting against the amendment to the motion. After discussion of the entrance from Lawrence street and the new side entrance, the motion passed by voice vote with five Councilmembers voting in the affirmative and Councilmembers Jones and Kenna voting against the motion. I Fil1dings: +. roe Port Townsend Library Board is planning a 3,400 square foot expansion of the existing building adjacent to the "Pink House" at 1256 Lawrence Street on Lot 1 in Kuhn's Ranch Addition. The library expansion takes the majority of the open space to the rear of the present carnegie Library. * t::OLtN CI ~~M<1~ Me. Cv. LLÞc:..., ND1"1r~ I I 231 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 5,1989, Cont. Eighteen off-street parking stalls must be provided for Library Patrons in order to meet the requirements under the zoning code. Broad public support for the improvements has been documented. 2. Charles Pink purchased the house in 1874 and it remained in ownership within the family from 1874 until 1966. In 1966, Alaska Power and Telephone purchased the property and it has been used as a rental ever since. 3. In the late 1970's, the house was converted into three apartment units and remains in that configuration at the present time. 4. The existing building on the subject property is classified as a secondary historical structure in the designation of the National Historic District in Port Townsend. 5. Removal of the house from its present site is considered to be an adverse effect upon the Historic District alnd the State Historic Preservation Officer has suggested mitigating measures which would reduce the impact upon the Historic District. These measures have been identified in a Memorandum of Agreement between the Washington st:ate Librarian, the Washington State Historic Preservõltion Officer, and the Federal Advisory Council on Hist:oric Preservation. 6. During the public hearing process, al ternati ve mE!thods to handle the parking needs of library patrons were considered. Conclusions: I 5. 1. The removal of the structure on Lot 1 in Kuhn's :Ranch Addition known as the "Pink House" and the redeve!lopment of this property into public parking and park facilities to augment the adjacent public library is in the public interest. 2. No feasible alternatives ,to provide off-street parking for patrons of the Port Townsend Public Library except on Lot 1 of Kuhn's Ranch Addition have been identified. 3. City staff in consultation with the state Historic Preservation Officer shall prepare a marketing plan for the structure on the above referenced property as out~lined in the Memorandum of Understanding to move the structure to a site within the Historic District with all restrictive covenants in place. 4. The Port Townsend Library Board shall engage the services of an architect to prepare final design drawings and specifications for public parking and park facilities on Lot 1 of Kuhn's Ranch Addition with instructions to provide as much retention of living trees and established foliage as is deemed reasonable. The final design for parking on the site shall be! presented to the Planning Commission for review as to compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Rezone Application No 8905-04 -city of Port Townsend. Council- member Clise made a motion to continue the hearing on Rezone Application No 8905-04 until such time as the bids are received on the Pink House which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. 232 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 5, 1989, Cont. Street Vacation Application No 8903-04 -City of Port Townsend. Conditional Use Permit Application No 8903-05 -City of Port Townsend. Shoreline Development Application No SDP 88-0020 -City of Port Townsend. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the above three hearings be continued until the next meeting which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS I Finance. Councilmember Owsley set a meeting of the Committee at 5:00 PM on July 13,1989, to discuss the Big Brother, Big Sister program and some alternatives for the Library. Police/Fire/Animal Control. Councilmember Clise reported that the Committee had met with Fire Chief Scott to discuss the addition of a Firefighter/Paramedic position. The addition of the position would necessitate the purchase of a defibrillator. The Committee recommended that the new position be established through negotiations with the union and testing by the civil Service Commission. Councilmember Clise also reported that the Emergency Services Council has requested a that the city appoint a representative to work out the details of paying the ~edical Program Director. Since the formula the EMS Council has come up with is biased against the city, the committee requested the Mayor to write the Council expressing their unwillingness to accept the proposal. Chief Scott explained the duties of the Firefighter/paramedic and the difference between that position and a Firefighter/EMT. He stated that he believes that with the opportunity of two people retiring, the city would make a mistake by not filling the positions with Firefighter/paramedics. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the City draft an ordinance to establish the position of Firefighter/Paramedic and to negotiate the position with the Union which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Parks/Property. Councilmember Camfield reported on a meeting with paco Mitchell and the Parks Commission and Parks Employees to discuss the proposal to create a bronze statue of Chief Chetzemoka to be placed in Chetzemoka Park. The proposal is for private funding to cover the cost of the statue. It was the consensus of those present, that this is a project they would like to see pursued. Councilmember Camfield also reported that the Committee had briefly talked with the Library about the process by which they might develop the plans for the corner lot if the house was removed. Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna reported on a meeting with Mike Edwards regarding the Planned Unit Development at Towne Point. The Committee would like to defer to the City Attorney or the Council. I Councilmember Kenna made a motion to extend the final plan approval for Denny LaVigne until the next meeting which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna set a meeting of the Committee for 6:30 PM on July 18,1989, to consider the final plan for Denny LaVigne and an environmental checklist for the "Lighthouse" for Dimick. 233 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 5,1989, Cont. Water/Sewer. Councilmember McCulloch reported on the tour of the City watershed in the Olympic National Forest with the: olympic Forest Service and the Olympic Ancient Forest Coaliticln. There will be a presentation for the water/Sewer Committee at City Hall at a later date. I Councilmember McCulloch reported on a Committee meeting to discuss the request by the Public Utility District to purchase additional water to serve the Glen Cove Industrial Park and their interest in water to serve additional areas. Since the City's Water comprehensive Plan has not been adopted, the coDlmittee has no recommendation at this time. Councilmember McCulloch also reported that a letter will be sent to Linda Sexton regarding a misunderstanding of the pcllicy about charging for water shut-offs and turn-ons. Councilmember McCulloch reported that a discussion wit:h Lee Lewis regarding further development of the Snotel station and its access to the computer, etc, that will be in place this year. City Attorney. Mr Harper explained Resolution No 89-4-6 (Lamberton) and Resolution No 89-47 (Lavinski) for the! Seaview Estate Sewer Project. After discussion of the term, payment and termination date, Councilmember Clise made a motion that these Resolutions be held until the next meeting which was s:econded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS I RESOLUTION NO 89-48 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A GRANT AMENDMENT WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE LIBRARY COMMISSION. Mr Grove explained the resolution. Councilmember Clise! made a motion that the Council Adopt Resolution No 89-48 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO 89-49 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE LIBRARIAN, THE WASHINGTON STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER, AND THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION. I Mr Grove announced that he had been presented this evE!ning with copies of this agreement that have been signed by the State Historic Preservation Officer, the Washington State Librarian and it is ready to send to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation after signature by the Mayor. councilmeÐlber Owsley made a motion to adopt Resolution No 89-49 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO 89-42 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 89-42 which was seconded by CouncilmembE~r Clise. 234 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 5, 1989, Cont. After a brief discussion about the parking plan, the motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Resolutions Authorizing Amendments to the Teamster's Contracts. These Resolutions were continued until the next meeting. Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. until the next meeting. This Ordinance was continued I NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO 2159 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ALLOWANCE OF ANNUAL BUSINESS TAX RETURNS; AMENDING SECTION 11 OF ORDINANCE NO 1553, TOGETHER WITH SECTION 5.04.280 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr Grove explained the ordinance and read it by title. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2159 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Travel Reimbursement Policy and Procedure. Mr Grove explained that this is the same policy that the state now has. Council- member Owsley made a motion that the Council approve this Travel Reimbursement Policy and Procedure and retain the wording under Lodging in the present policy which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Ordinance Implementing Public Records Disclosure Act. After discussion of the Notarization of pages, and time limits, Mr Harper asked that the ordinance be held until the next meeting as he has not seen it until today. Mayor Shirley announced that this will be continued until the next meeting. I ORDINANCE NO 2160 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING 1988 BUILDING CODES AND FIXING RESPONSIBILITY THEREFOR; AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ORDINANCE 1530, AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED, AND ORDINANCE 1922, TOGETHER WITH SECTIONS 16.04.010 AND 2.18.020 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE; ADDING SECTIONS; REPEALING SECTIONS 1 AND 2 OF ORDINANCE 977, SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE 978, SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE 1236, AND SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE 1530, TOGETHER WITH SECTIONS 2.12.010,2.12.020, 2.12.030, 2.16.010, AND 16.04.030 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. I 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 Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2160 which was seconded by Council- member Owsley and passed unanimously by roll call vote. 235 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 5,1989, Cont. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION I Councilmember owsley thanked Bo and Patti Sullivan for the beautiful fireworks display on the Fourth of July whic:h was applauded by the whole Council. Councilmember Chang asked about the Conditional Use Permit for the Puffin and Gull. Councilmember Kenna stated that a State Agency (DSHS) was to review this. Mr Hildt explained that most letters and complaints deal with things that City Ordinances do not deal with and really fall under State responsibilities of dealing with conditions "within" transient accommodations. A Conditional Use Permit deals mainly with traffic and impact on neighboring properties (environmental issues). Councilmember Kenna scheduled a meeting of the Legislative/ Environmental Committee for August 1, 1989, at 6:30 P!I to discuss a letter from the Wallins pertaining to the Inn Deering. Mr Hildt cautioned the Councilmembers on the "Appeararlce of Fairness Doctrine of the state of Washington". The m;ain types of actions that may be considered are: any rezone, condi'tional use permit, variance, shoreline permit, etc, where the Council has a quasi-judicial role. EXECUTIVE SESSION I Mayor Shirley recessed the meeting into Executive Session to discuss a real estate transaction with legal counsel at 10:15 PM. In addition to the Council and City Attorney, he requested the presence of Mr Hildt, Mr stricklin and Mr Grove. The! meeting was reconvened at 10:25 PM. RESOLUTION NO 89-50 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE crry OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY Councilmember Clise made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 89-50 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vot~. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION Union Wharf. Mr Harper reported on the progress to\olard the development of Union Wharf. Pink House Action Clarification. Mr Grove explained that Marie Zimmerman has indicated that there may be additional findings to be made by the Council that are specific to each of the parking alternatives that were presented. Staff will be working with Council to prepare a document for consideration. I ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley decl,ared the meeting adjourned at 10:30 PM. Attest: ~l~r 63=t2