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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/06/1984 58 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 21, 1984 Cont. Business and Occupation Tax Records. Mr. Grove explained that the cities who collect Business and Occupation Tax have gotten together and developed over the last two years a memorandum of understanding to share information. He explained that there are advantages as well as disadvantages in sharing information with other cities. Mr. Grove indicated thc}t he would like the authority to sign the agreement provided that there are no legal problems. Mr. Harper had some reservations because of the lack of control over the confidentiality once the information leaves the city. He indicated that he would like to review it in the light of our ordinance. Councilmember Ison made a motion that the item be continued to the next council meeting which was seconded by Council- member Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Mayor Shirley declared a recess at 9:15 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 9:25 P.M. with all Councilmembers present. Model Conservation Standards. Mr. Kurt Creager, Program Manager for the Association of Washington Cities was recognized and described what the model conservation standards are, how they were develop'3d and how they could effect operations in the City of Port Townsend. He emphasized that the information he is presenting is not intended to convince the Council to adopt the standard ahead of time, but instead to advise them of the issues to serve as an early warning. He went into the history leading up to the legislation requiring all cities to adopt conservation standards by January 1, 1986. He explained that the Bonneville Power Administration is required to set up a plan to reinburse cities for the cost of enforcement of the new, more stringent building code standards and cash incentives to the builders and home buyers. Energy efficient home construction demonstration program is also a requirement of the legislation. He went on to explain what the standards are, what construction they apply to, and how they will effect the market price. He explained that protection to solar access may become àn I issue which the City could address within its zoning and subdivision ordinances. He explained that if the City does not adopt conservation standards by the cutoff date, then Bonneville Power Administration I will charge the energy supplier ten percent more for the electricity they buy which is then passed on.-to the consumer. I ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meet.ing adjourned at 10:05 P.M. ~'t2 Mayor ATTEST: .Ciê~ HINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 6, 1984 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 6th day of March, 1984, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall with Mayor Pro Tem Mike Kenna presiding. I ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, r1ike Kenna and Jim Parker. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted stricklin, and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. 59 ---------..--- -----------.. ..._-_!':l~~_~~E? OF THE. REGULAR S~~~~~N~:_,--~~C~~--~-~c~!__<?~)r:.~ .----.-.--------- -- - I MINUTES ----------------------------.-------------- -- .------ --- ------------------- ---- --- ---- --- Councilmember Imislund made a motion to approve the minutes of February 21,1984, as written and to dispense with the reading of . them which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimousl¥ by voice vote. ' I BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for pa~1ent: Current Expense Street Library Park Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Emergency Medical Services Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Memorial Payroll $32,899.52 2,286.08 3,890.55 997.62 5,100.00 682.31 9,476.62 17,853.49 1,682.86 1,244.86 29,002.62 Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmenilier Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. , I COMMUNICATIONS II The Council received a report dated 'February, 8, 1984, on the activities and recommendations of the Fair .Toll Coali t:ion. I The Council received a copy of a letter dated February 8, 1984, fro~ I H. Williene Harris of Puget po,w,er to the Jefferson County Planning. Commission requesting that utility rights be reserved in the proposed vacations of Reed Street, the alley between Hancock and, Sherman, and 4th Street south of Sims Way. ' I The Council received two form letters dated February 13th and 14th with regard to the possible installation of sewer :'service in the Northwest portion of the city. Mr. & Mrs. Tingesdel wrote in support and Frank Hillier in opposition to the proposal. Mayor Pro Tem Kenna referred this to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. II The Council received a letter dated February 28,1984, from Arthur Goshorn requesting a drain or some method to remove the excess, ¡water from under his house and yard at 1550 - 31st. Mr. Goshorn' ¡was recognized and explained that he purchased this property and I filled in the yard but still has standing water under his house II which the former administration indicated would be taken away by the City. Mayor Pro Tem Kenna referred this to the St.reet Committee and suggested that Mr. Goshorn attend a commi tttee mee:ting at 8:00 P.M. Thursday evening in the Council Chambers. A memorandum dated February 23, 1983, was copied for t.he Council on. February 27, 1984, from Bob Plaguet, Program Director for the Urban Arterial Board, indicating' certain amendments to the Washington Administrative Code as it pertains to the 6 Year Const.ruction Program I and Accerated Development Urban Arterial Projects are expected to go I into effect March 16, 1984. Hr. Stricklin explained that this means the City cannot build new roads with the money, but only repair I deficiencies in existing roads. A letter dated February 28, 1984, from Officer for the City of Marysville was complementing the construction work of I Albert L. Matter, Compliance copied for the Council Jim Mulligan. ,The Council received a letter dated February 28, 1984, from James IH. Hulligan outlining his experience in construction of Farmer's I Home Administration Projects. - The Council received a letter dated February 29, 1984, from Cheryl! I I 60 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION O~-- MARC~~_~_~~~4-, Cont. ----- ---- - ----------------------..---------------------.--------- --------------------- --. --------- ----.----------------..-------t"-T------ ----- ----- Van Dyke, Chairman of the Library Board, request:Lng additional vacation pay for Hella Lee and an amendment to OJ~dinance No. 1673 allowing for a pro rate when an employee resigns before his I anniversary date. Mayor Pro Tem Kenna referred 1:his to the Human Affairs Committee. The Council received a letter dated March 1, 198/~, from Louis Torres ¡of Clark and Associates summarizing a conversation they held with Richard Near of Safeway Stores, Inc. ITh 'I 'd ,., f 'd ' Ie CounCl recelve a petltlon or a Sl e-Sewer Contractors Llcense dated March 6, 1984, from Shold Excavating which has been recommendèd for approval by Jim Orsborn and Ted Stricklin. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to grant Shold Excavating a side sewer contractors . license which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed ¡unanimously by voice vote. I I COMMITTEE REPORTS ¡Fire/Light/sanitation. Councilmember Parker reported that the I Commi ttee is not recommending that additional stJ:'eet lights be ¡installed on San Juan Avenue as requested. Mayor Pro Tem Kenna ¡indicated that a letter relating that information will be sent in ¡answer to the request; I ¡Human Affairs/Library. Councilmember Jones reported that the Committee met with the County Commissioners and representatives for the Human Service Agencies within the County to consider combining- forces. I I'Finance. Councilmember Hunt reminded t.he Council of their deadline I to present goal statements and asked the Street Committee to conside¡r ¡repairs to 12th Street. ,¡Iwater/Street/sewer. Councilmember Kenna reporteë. that the Committee met with a group of citizens to discuss plans prEpared by the P.U.D. ¡for water service out Hastings Avenue. l PUBLIC HEARING I I ¡Short Plat Application No. 1083-02 - Gregory. Mr. Grove explained I~hat the Pl<;tnr:ing Commissi(;>n is recommending approval o~ thi~ apI?~iClla- "(!ion to subdlvlde a parcel lnto three lots north c f the .1nterseètJ:on . lof 57th and Jackman Streets. Mayor Pro Tem Kenna opened the hearin ¡to the audience. Mr. Alan Carman was recognized and spoke in favor ¡of the application explaining that Mr. Gregory is planning to use ¡the money to support himself as he is quite elderly. Mr. stricklin lexplained that they are posting a bond in lieu of installing the ¡utilities at this time. Mr. Earl Fisher was recognized and '¡SPOke in favor of the application because Mr. Grogory has done a world of good for the City. There being no further testimony, Mayor Ipro Tem Kenna closed the hearing to the audience and turned the ¡application over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember ,Hunt made a motion to approve the application which was seconded; .~y Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. OLD BUSINESS I ¡Environmental Assessment of Claridge Court Apartments for the Elderl~. ICouncilmember Kenna read, 'p@r_tions of a letter dated March 4, 1984, I ¡from Robert DeWolfe identifying conce~ns about the drainage from this þroject. Mr. Steve Hayden was recognized,and indicated that the con¡cerns ~xpressed by Mr. DeWolfe reflect the feellng of the Park Board. He ¡indicated that the water quality coming into the lagoon should not be polluted by' the construction arid maintenance of this project. ~he plans presented at this time have not provided sufficient detail ~o evaluate whether the system will adequately meet the need. A I riscussion,ensued about t~e drainage plan. M:. L~uis,A.,Tor:es, II I . ~as recognlzed and spoke ln favor of the appllcatlon lndlcatlng ~hat the applicant will design the storm drainage system to meet a]l ~he requirements of the City. Counci1member Kenna read a memorandum prepared by the City Attorney advising the Council to confine their I I I _I I 61 ------------_____.MJlliI'¡'~~L.QE..'I'B1L.B~_GJJ_kl:\g ~:U;:$S:I:Q~_QF .Ml:\RCI:I- 6, 19 84 ,--~?!~t:._._n'---'-__._-- " "- .. ".. --. h~~~~;~ . ~~ r~~~: ~ i ~~e ~~~~ U~~ t t~~ . ;~~:~~~-C~~~ ~ ~ ~~n~~ ~~t~~-~~;~~~:J- Kenna indicated that Mr. Torres has offered that the applicant may! be willing to invest an additional $15,000 to the development of 12th Street. Hr. Torres explàined that this is enough money to complete an all weather surface over the entire length of 12th Street out to Sims Way. He indicted that another sixty thousand dollars is necessary to bring the intersection with Sims Way up to! I State Standards which is not in anyone's budget. He reviewed the: efforts of the applicant to satisfy all concerns of the City Counci~. A discussion ensued with regard to the traffic flow and street I improvements necessary to serve this project. Mr. Tom Beavers; was recognized and spoke in favor of the application because other: alternatives are less attractive encouraging the Council to have ¡ a more positive attitude towards the development. It was explaine~ that the Council is in support of the project but cannot commit' funds it does not have to deal with traffic problems caused by the: development. Sources for additional funding were discussed which could be used to improve the intersection of 12th StrE~et and Sims Way. After further discussion, Councilmember Kenna withdrew the i motion he made on February 7, 1984, and Councilmember Jones with- drew his second. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the Council issue a final declararion of non~significance on the proposed construction of the Claridge Court Apartments provided that the following amendments are made to the proposal: I I. 1. Landes Street shall be improved in thosE~ areas as shown on drawing #l as originally submitted, EXCEPT that the type and dimensions will not be in accordance with an arterial street but WILL be consistent with the typical 12th Street improvement standard shown thereon, together with such fill as necessary to insure sufficient cover over existing utilities within the Landes Street right-of-way. 2. Harmon-Mulligan shall design, subject to the approval of both the City Public Works Director and the City Council, and construct a device at or near the inlet of the proposed on-site storm water system which shall retain silt and debris in a manner and in quantities sufficient to minimize the risk of clogging or damage, both now and in the future, to the currently proposed on- site storm sewer system. 3. Harmon-Milligan shall improve 12th Street to the typical standard shown in drawing #1 from Jackman to the intersection of Sims Way. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimousJ.;y by voice vote. I Business License Tax Records. Mr. Grove explained that the Council received a memorandum dated March 2, 1984, from Keith Harper, City. Attorney, indicating that the Council could not authorize the Cler~ to sign a memorandum of understanding allowing him to share. Business License Tax information because it would violate Ordinance , No. 1553. Mr. Grove indi ca ted that the ordinance could be amended. if the Council felt strongly that the cooperation would be beneficial. After a brief discussion on the merits vs. the dis- advantages of entering into this agreement, Mr. Grove recommended that we place the option on hold to bbserve the excercise of this , option by other cities. ORDINANCE NO. 1988 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE MINIMUM SIZE PARCELS OF PROPERTY FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPEMENTS AND AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 1625, SECTIONS 4.05 {C} {3} {e}. 62 --_____~I~l!T~~~!.._THE- RE~ULAR ~~~SION OF___~RC~~_~~84 Cont. ------------- ----.--.-- --- -.,.----- ---------------- Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilm:!mber Hunt made a I motion that the first reading be considered the 3econd and the thirtl be by title only which was seconded by Councilme::nber Ison and passea unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Imislund made a motion to ~dopt the ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and pas3ed unanimously by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. 84-10 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE Hi\YOR TO SIGN A TOURIST PROHOTION CONTRACT WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution I No. 84-10 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLTION NO. 84-11 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A TOURIST PROMOTION CONTRACT WITH CENTRUM. Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 84-11 which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. I' Statue of Limitations from Zoning Decisions. C,ouncilmember Hunt I made a motion to conduct a public hearing on the proposed change I' to the Zoning Ordinance No. 1625 during the regular meeting April 3, 1984, which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed I unanimously by voice vote. I. Environmental Checklists. Councilmember Kenna Trade a motion that the Council issue a proposed declaration on the environmental I checklist submitted by David Worley to rezone property along Sims I Way which was seconded by Councilmember Jones ard passed unanimous]y by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna made a moticn that the Council issue a final declaration of non-significance or. the environmental checklist submitted by James and Glenda Tavernakis on their rezone ! request which was seconded by Councilmember JonES and passed i unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that I the Council issue a final declaration of non-siçnificance on the I Short Plat proposed by Leggett Lovan which was E.econded by I Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I NEW BUSINESS Building Code Adoption. The Council received a draft ordinance which the Council could use to upgrade the City Building Codes to agree with the 1982 editions presently availi~le and in use. Councilmember Hunt requested that the Council have the opportunity to review the ordinance before adoption. Street Vacation Application No. 1283-03 - William and Carol Gurley., Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the Council conduct a I public hearing on this application during the regular meeting April 3, 1984, which was seconded by CouncilmeTIÙ>er Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the meeting be adjourned whiG:h was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voicé vote at 9:35 P.M. ~ I \ - \ ATTES~ ~. ~ ^---- Pro T 3ID -- ( ~;Lty Cle:¡;k I I ---J-- I I I