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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/15/1984 77 ---- -_u~J:~1:JJ'ES 9F - THE REGU.LA~ SESSION OPe-MAY 1~~~98~_____-----_._----- .-----....------.'--'--'-' -.._u_------ ------- I I I . ...,. -- r I \ i ¡ I , .--. I I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular sessiqn this 15th day of May, 1984, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Janis Hunt,: Frieda Imislund, Glenn Ison, and Vern Jones. Also pn::!sent were: City Attorney Keith Harper, Poolic Works Director Ted Stricklin, and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minub::!s of May 1, 1984 as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was: seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimo',lsly by voice: I vote. í BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment:. Current Expense Street P àiJ7k Emergency Medical Services Kah Tai Lagoon Park Water/Sewer - . Equipment Rental !1emorial' - - $10,341.16 4,755.56 395.55 1,031.51 51. 34 5,931.47 3,932.05 244.92 Counci1member Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was s-econded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously~b~;:voice ê_vote . . COMMUNICATIONS An envirorune.ntal checklist dated May 1, 1984, from Jim - Les Corporation was copied for the Council on a proposed 65 unit motel to be constructed on the northwest corner of Sims Way and Logan Street. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Legislative/Environmental Commi t tee. - An environmental checklist dated May 1, 1984, from Richard and Kay Robinson was copied for the Council on t:he proposal to convert the: residence at 718 "F" Street to a bed and breakfast inn. Mr. Grove ¡ I' explained that 'this application has been withdrawn. 11ayor Shirley' indicated that the checklist and application will be dropped from I consideration. On their desks this night, the Council received a let1:er dated May 1, 1984, from the Association of Washington Cities requesting comments on the Model Conservation Standards giving a schedule of dates and places throughout the State where meetings \¡ill be held. It was indicated that Mr. Stricklin will be attendinq one of the I meetings. Mayor Shirley invited any Councilmember i;;1:erested to I attend. . , A letter dated May 4, 1984, from L.D. Fairleigh of the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation to Dave Grove was copied for the Council indicating as a general guideline they will only reimburse. up to 10% of the total project contract for architectural and ,- engineering costs or $11,500 in the case of the Kai Tai Lagoon Park. The contract approved by the Council at the last meetj~ng was for I $14,400 which is excess of the lAC guidelines. Financing for the. ¡ difference needs to be identified. Mr. Stephen Hayden of :the Park' ; Board was recognized and indicated the Board is going to clarify I the scope of work for soil studies and hydrolic studies which - ! are above and beyond the normal design work. He indicated that the board would like to have Bob DeWolfe prepare an outline of what questions he thinks should be answered in these studiE~s. He- 78 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION. OF MAY 1, 1984,Cont. -------- ----. --.--------------- - --'-'--'---~"'-'-- ----- ------------ ----.---.-.------ ---.--- ---------.-- ---. explained that if the architectural and engineering work still required exceeds the 10% requirement, the difference can be made up on the cost of construction on elements such as the restroom construction. An environmental checklist from Albert and Paula Amell was copied for the Council on May 9, 1984, on the proposal to convert 5 apartment units on the second floor of 824 Washington Street from monbhly rentals to daily rentals as a motel. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. A letter dated May 9, 1984, from Agness Walker of Olympic Disposal was copied for the Council indicating that the Port of Port Townsend and Harper's Shell have substandard refuse containers and have refused to retrofit them. She indicated service would be dis- continued to them if the changes are not made by May 31, 1984. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. I i A request for changes to the Library Budget from Beverly Lamb dated ! May 10, 1984, was copied for the Council to incorporate copy I I machine income and a donation from the Kiwanis Club. Mayor Shirley-rei"" If~~r~d~thi~'to the Clerk-Treasurer for preparation of an ordinance. A letter of appreciation dated May 14,1984, from Mayor Shirley to Agness Walker of Olympia Disposal, Inc. was copied for the Council thanking her for their participation in the Port Townsend Clean-Up Week. The Counóil received an Environmental Checklist dated May 14, 1984, from John Griffin on the construction of a veterinary hospital at the intersection of SR 20 and DiscoverY-Road. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. Mayor Shirley announced the re-appointment of Richard Near to the Civil Service Commission. Councilmernber Hunt made a motion to approve re-appointment which- was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENTS Harley Bussart was recognized and indicated he is opposed to the construction of a motel near Safeway because it would block his view. Mayor Shirley explained that the Council will conduct a pubThió hearing on this application at a later date which will be advertised. Councilmember Imislund noted that tþe gravesite of Ruth Seavey Jackson is overgrown and expressed her opinion that with all she willed to the city she was remiss in not providing for care of her gravesite. COMMITEE REPORTS Legislative/Environmental. Councilmernber Jones reported that the committee has some concerns about traffic and drainage for the proposed motel and convention center proposed by Service Activities for the site on Sims Way, but made a motion that the Council issue a proposed negative declaration of the environmental significance based on the checklist submitted. Councilmember Imislund seconded the motion which passed unanimously by voice vote. Finance. Councilmember Hunt reported that the committee reviewed the request of the Library Board on behalf of Hèilila Lee and indicared that there is nothing that can be done to honor her request. She explained that the committee agreed that th e ordinance should be updated to agree with the provisions of the union contract so that non-union employees receive essentially the same benefits. Counci~- member Jones made a motion that the ordinance be prepared which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I I I 79 -- ------ h____'"d -- MJ1SfUTES OF - 'I'HE; REG_PLAR SESSION OF HAY 15, 1984 Cont. - - --- ---------- --- -- ------------ H --- -- ------------d- -------_._-- -- - ---------------- I ~vater/Sewer/Street. Mr. Stricklin reported that the proponents of the sewer services to Seaview Estates have yet to obtain sufficient support for the formation of a local improvement district because they have less than 50% of the area served in , support even though the number of people is running near ~O%; it is the area represented by the property owners to be served that is i the controlling factor. Mayor Shirley sul)jgested that they be invited back to the council meeting to offer their comments. Mayot Shirley reported that a tour of the water system will be conducted on May 24th for the Council. - Proclamations. Mayor Shirley proclaimed the week of May 20th through 26th, 1984, as Colgate's Help Young America Week and the: week of May 15, 1984, as National Police week in Port Townsend. PUBLIC HEARINGS Short Subdivision Application No. 184-01 - Lovan. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this application to subdivide a parcel of land approximate~y 30,000 square feet into three parcels bordering on Admiralty Avenue on the north and "the end of Lopez Avenue on the south. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the public, but no testimony was offered. Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the public and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Ison made a mo.tion that the Council find that the proposed plat is in compliance with the requirements of City Ordinance No. 1806 and that the application be approved which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. - I Correction of Zoning for Erroneous P-l Classifications. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending that the following addition be made to the Zoning Ordinance-No.. 1625: "Section 3.07. In any case where privately owned land has been designated-as or located in a P-l zone, such land shall assume and be designated the least restrictive zoning classification of . lands abutting upon said privately owned land. In the event that said privately owned land abuts only streets or other land zoned P-l,the~ said privately o.wned land shall assume and be designated the least restrictive zoning classification of those lands that it; would abut but for said streets or other land zoned P-l." . A minority report submitted by Julie McCulloch and Jim Tavernakis I was also received by the Council indicating that in their opinion the change is too simplistic and will leave more problems unresolved that it solves. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. I Mr. Emil Nelson was recongized and spoke in favor of this proposal because hB is the owner of property zoned P-l which he would rather see zoned C-l. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and turned the proposal over to'the Council for disposition. Mr. John Floyd was recognized and spoke against the proposal identifying some of the problems I and recommending that the Council consider some pro.cedure which would allow each case to be treated separately as a landuse ¡ management decision rather that eliminating the decision making , process with an arbitrary policy. Mayor Shirley suggested that the Council refer this to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the Council refer this to the Legislative/Environmental Committee .wdtth¡ the. addition of Jean Camfield or. Glenn Ison to the Committee which' was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed with four Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Ison voted against the motion. I OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1991 AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN ALLEY BETWEEN HANCOCK AND SHERMAN STREETS. 80 MINUTES OF THE 'REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 15, 19R4, Cont. ---'----'----- -----------_. , ------------- - ---------.--------.- -- .-.-----.--'--;---" Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Imislund made a motion that the first reading be cdnsidered the second and the I third be by title only-which was seconded by Councilmember Isonand passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the o~dinance by title. Councilmember Bunt.made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 1991 which was seconded by CouncilmembeJ; Jones and passed unanimously by roll call-vøte. Addendum to Contracts for Design Art. Mr. Harper explained that two df the artist~ working on the Jackson Bequest~Project-models need- I some money to get together and requested an advance on their contra~ts. He indicatedithat the Council does 'not. have the-power tq grant advances as requested. I NEW BUSINESS Waste Treatment Equipment. Mr. Stricklin requested that the Council authorize a call for bids on a sewagecomminutor and a sewage slude pump to replace the present inferior equipment which. are causing problems. It was indicated that the~e were budgeted for this year. Councilmember Ison made a motion to authorize the call for bids which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1992 AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE VACATION OF STREETS AND ALLEYS, COMBINING SECTIONS, AMENDING SECTIONS AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS TO ORDINANCE NO. 1802, 1978, CODIFIED AS CHAPTER 12.20 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. After. a brief discussionr on the method of payment, the fee, and alternatives to the applicant, Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the first reading be considerèd the second, and the third be by title' only which was seconded by - Councilmember Imislund and'passed unanimously b¥ voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councìlmember IÏn;ÌJslund made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 1992 which was I seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll. I call vote. ,- j , -- I I j i I Mayor Shirley and Mr. Stricklin described the 'equipment and the neetl I for it. Mr. Harper explained the agreement and the responsibilitie~ i of the City. If was explained that there is no purchase option involved with this rental agreement. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 84-20 which was seconded by Council- member Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. I RESOLUTION NO. 84-20 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHPARK INDUSTRIES. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 8:59 P.M. ATTEST: /J~~ City Clerk