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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/18/1986 I I I 235 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 18, 1986 ------.----. ---------- --------------.-- ------ -- ____m_.___- ---.-.----- -----'-------.-----_u_----.---- - --- ..-n- - --.-- -.-.- -------.--.---- The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 18th day of March, 1986, at 7:30 P,M" in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding, ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, and Ila Mikkelsen, Councilmember Jean Camfield and City Attorney Keith Harper asked to be excused, Also present were Public Works Director Ted Stricklin and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, MINUTES Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of March 4, 1986, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote, BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Parks Emergency Medical Services Kah Tai Lagoon Park Water-Sewer Equipment Rental $7,699,79 4,578,24 224,75 381. 63 688,16 7,944,77 9,853,74 25,208,91 Councilmember Imislund made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote, COMMUN I CA TI ONS A letter dated January 15,1986, from Bart Phillips, Director of the Economic Development Council of Jefferson County, to Mayor Shirley was copied for the Council presenting him with a proposed agreement for services from the EDC for a fee of $2,000,00, Mayor Shirley explained that the form is standard to what the city has had in the past, RESOLUTION NO, 86-12 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF JEFFERSON COUNTY Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt the resolution which was seconded by by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote, An article by Cathy Dombrowski from the March, 1986, issue of the American City and County magazine was copied for the council about the lack of funding for sewage plants, The council received an Environmental Checklist dated January 23, 1986, on the proposed construction of a 36 unit addition to the Tides Inn Motel on Water Street from Service Activities Corporation, Mayor Shirley referred this to the Legislative/Environmental Committee, The council received an Environmental Checklist dated January 28, 1986, from I Diversified M~rine Industries on a proposal to place three sets of salmon rearing pens in Port Townsend Bay for commercial production 300 feet off shore from the! entrance to Point Hudson Marina, the old ferry landing at Quincy Street and south of the Boat Haven, Mayor Shirley referred this to the Legislative/ Environmental Committee, COMMITTEE REPORTS Parks & Property, Councilmember Imislund expressed concern about the large boats tYlng up to the city dock, Mayor Shirley said he would look into it, but he understood that they were only stopping there to pickup passengers and were not tying up to do that, 236 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 18,1986 Cont, ---- --_.__._n_- .---------- . -- .--. --------- .__n__" ----------..--.-.. --------- -_._--_._-----~-- --- ----------.---------------- ----.- .-----------. ..-. --- ---------------------- Legislative/Environmental, Councilmember Kenna reported on a meeting with the I adhoc committee setup at the last meeting to consider the parking and landscapin~ of the improvements to the plaza, He explained that the mitigating measures needed have been identified and described them for the council, He made a motion that the council approve the modifications which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote, He described the proposed improve- ments to provide an additional 36 units to the Tides Inn Motel, A discussion ensued with regard to traffic flow in the area, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council issue a declaration of non-significance on the proposal which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote, Councilmember Kenna described the proposed installation of three salmon rearing pens in Port Townsend Bay and concerns which were discussed in their committee meeting, The greatest environmental concern was identified as the deposits unde~- neath the pens, A discussion about the effects of tidal action, the aesthetics of the facilities, and their effects on navigation, Because there were many hands being raised in the audience, Mayor Shirley asked Bob Duffy, the Adminis- trator for the Shoreline Advisory Commission, to explai~ the public hearing process which will be followed in consideration of this project which he did, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council issue a declaration of non- significance on the proposed project which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed by voice vote with four councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmembers Imislund and Hunt voted against the motion, I Jackson Bequest, Councilmember Kenna reported that the artists have agreed to the changes discussed at the last council meeting and will present the city with a signed contract when they arrive in town, Street/Storm Drainage/Light, Councilmember Jones made a motion to authorize Mr, John Beard to remove limbs from a tree in the city right-of-way near the corner of Monroe and Reed Street which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed I' unanimously by voice vote, Community Services, Councilmember Mikkelsen reported that the committee has met to consider the garbage services and plan additional meetings to address concern~, She indicated that the committee has asked Mr, Harper to review the portis re- quest for an ordinance about unauthorized use of dumpsters against the nuisance- ordinance to see if it might apply, Parks and Property, Councilmember Imislund reported that the committee is workiJlg on their job description and encouragedthe appointment of the additional members for the Park Board needed for a full complement, Work parties will be working om the Kah Tai Park on March 22 and 29, 1986, She lodged a complaint about the appearance of the Community Garden and asked who has jurisdiction over it, Mayor Shirley indicated that we can put them on notice that we are bothered by it, I Speed Limits, Councilmember Hunt reported that they have had complaints that the speed limit on San Juan Avenue is too slow at the unposted speed of 25 miles per hour, Councilmember Mikkelsen recommended that the speed be posted to remind travelers to keep it down, Mayor Shirley requested that the Police Committee discuss this with the Police Chief before taking any action, Appointment, Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the appointment of Bertram Levy to the Arts Commission which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote, PUBLI C HEARl NGS Conditional Use Permit Application No, 1285-02 - Mark & Juanita Bunch, Mr, Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of thi~ request to operate a six room bed and breakfast inn at 2037 Haines Street, Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience, Ms, Juanita Bunch was recognized and spoke in favor of her application, There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the council for disposition, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council find that the application meets the review criteria established in sections 6,07 and 6,08 of ordinance No, 1625 and grant the permit for a period of one year provided the applicant submits a parking plan that meets the minimum standards as established in section 4,02 of Ordinance No, 1625 and is approved by the Public Works Director. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote, I 237 . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 18, 1986 Cant, --------------.-------------------- ..u---- - - -.------ --------- ---------.----.------------------- - - ------- - uu- ___-h___- I Island Vista Annexation, Mr, Grove explained that the purpose of the hearing is II to: 1) To establish that the petition filed is legally sufficient, 2) To evaluate whether the best interest of the City and of the area to be annexed will be I served by the annexation, and 3) To undersatand the present status of the area ¡ ,as well as the future needs for services, To determine which political subdivisio~ is relatively capable of meeting the needs, and whether the cost is greater than: the potential nevenu:e available, Mayor Shirley opened the hearin9 to the audiencei, Mr, John Becker was recognized and spoke in favor of the annexation representing ¡ John Stirrat, a major land owner in the area, Mr, Dick Gasfield was recognized I and spoke in favor of the annexation, Mr, Ray Dawson and Frank Holbrook were I recognized and spoke in favor of the annexation, Mr, Grove was recognized and I testified that the petition appears to be sufficient when compared to the records; of the Jefferson County Assessor, the description appears to be accurate, and: reviewed the benefits for the city and the utility services needed and presently ¡ provided, He explained that the county must reach this property on city streets! in order to provide governmental services such as police and fire expressing an I opinion that it would be better to have city employees traveling these city ¡ streets to provide the services, Councilmember Ison asked if the developer has! covered the pump and provided the city with a backup pump to replace the one that: is presently there, Mayor Shirley explained that this was a consideration when I a maintenance contract was being discussed, It was suggested that this be made' a condition of the annexation, After a brief discussion, Mr, Grove read a memorandum dated February 6,1986, from Ted Stricklin, Public Works Director, identifying the need for these improvements, Councilmember Hunt suggested that this be tabled until later on the agenda in hopes that the City Attorney will be present before a decision is reached, Mayor Shirley concurred, RESOLUTION NO, 86-10 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM I Mayor Shirley opened a hearing on this proposal to add Sheridan Avenue between 14th and 19th, Discovery Road between Sheridan and the City limits, and Landes Street between 14th and 19th to the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program, There being no testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and turned the resolution over to the council for disposition, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council adopt Resolution No, 86-10 which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote, OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 2030 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $700,00 TO THE LIBRARY FUND, MAKING FINDINGS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY , . Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title which constituted the second reading, i Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the second reading be considered the third' and'the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and p¡¡lissedl unanimously by voice vote, Mr, Grove again read the ordinance by title, Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the council adopt the ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote, I RESOLUTION NO, 86-13 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH TOWNE POINT PUD TO MAINTAIN PAVED STREETS SYSTEM Mayor Shirley encouraged adoption of this resolution even though there is some doubt as to who will sign in behalf of the property owners, Coun~ilmember Ison made a motion to adopt the resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote, ORDINANCE NO, 2031 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THAT PORTION OF MORRISON STREET LYING BETWEEN STATE ROUTE 20/SIMS WAY AND JEFFERSON STREET, AND RESERVING A UTILITY EASEMENT 238 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 18, 1986 Cont, -----.--------.----- -- .-------- .-.-----..---.--.--.--.....- ----.----. ------.----- --- ----- --------.-.---..-- ---'----- -------- Mr, Grove read the ordinance by title, Councilmember Hunt made a motion that th~ first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote, Mr, Grove again read the ordinance by title, Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt the ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by ¡roll call vote, I I I Mr, Grove read the ordinance by title, Councilmember Hunt 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 lagain read the ordinance by title, Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt the ¡ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by ro 11 ca 11 vote, I . 'Island Vista Annexation, Councilmember Isonmade a motion that the council declare its intent to adopt an ordinance approving the annexation subject to all the con- ditions which were imposed at the earlier meeting, a favorable review and recom- mendation of the Mayor1s ad hoc review committee, and the developers provision of a backup sewage pump and enclosure of the existing pump described in previous meetings, The motion was seconded by Councilmember Jones, Councilmember Ison clarified his motion to include all the property identified by the petition and not just the Island Vista Plat which was agreed to by Councilmember Jones, The motion passed unanimously by voice vote, NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO, 2032 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1986 WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY CODE ADJOURNMENT There teing no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:14 P,M, Attest: 6?i5l Mayor £l~~ City Clerk i MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 1, 1986 liThe C'lty Counc'll of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 1st day of April, 1986, at 7:30 P.M, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent ¡Shirley presiding, I I !Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Frieda Imislund, Glenn i Ison, Vern Jones, and Ila Mikkelsen, Councilmembers Janis Hunt and Mike Kenna ¡tasked to be excused. Also present were City Attorney, Keith Harper, Publ ic Works Director, Ted Strickl in, and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, i I ROLL CALL M I ~JUTES i i ICouncilmember Jones made a motion that the minutes of March 18, 1986, be approved ¡as written and to dispense with the reading which was seconded by Councilmember Iison and passed unanimously by voice vote. I BILLS AND CLAIMS i I ¡The following bills and claims were prese~ted for payment: I I I