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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/05/1987 340 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 21, 1987, Cant. Litter Control. David Kahley requested authority to apply to the Department of Ecology for funding to continue the program presently in place for litter pick up and trash cans. Councilmember Jones made the motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirleydeclared the meeting adjourned at 9:42 PM. Attest: 6?ùbÀU'~ Mayor ~~Ci :;~~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OFMAY 5, 1987 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 5th day of May, 1987, at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S. Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, John Clise, Janis Hunt, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna and Mary Norwood. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, and Executive Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael Hildt. PROCLAMATION 1987 Rhododendron Festival Queen Thessaly Hale proclaimed the week of May 9th through 17, 1987 as "Rhododendron Festival Week" and called upon the citizens of Port Townsend to participate and make the many visitors feel welcome. MINUTES Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of April 21, 1987, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Council- member Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Emergency Medical Services Capi ta 1 Improvement Kah Ta i Park Water-Sewer Storm and Surface Water Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief $39,598.10 6,921. 72 6,072.12 2,540.32 15,642.50 526.91 20,173.20 632.06 7,131. 33 421. 91 3,521.20 869.67 Councilmember Hunt indicated that there are two bills from the Parks Department that she would like to put on hold, one for plants from Chicago and the other is for boots for Community Service workers, totaling $421.61. She made a motion to approve payment of the remaining bills and claims from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. ~- - ,----- I I I 341 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 5, 1987 Cont. ---------------- -- -- ------------------- ----- ------ --------- ------ ----- ------------------- --_u_--- -- H-___-_------- ---------------------------------- ------------------------- ---- --_--_n --- -------- - -------,,----- ----- n_- ---------- - ___n____- COMMUNICATIONS I I A series of letters from January 5, 1987 to April 10, 1987, from Barbara Gember- ling, Clifford C. Benson, and Keith Harper were copied for the council asking; ,for use of funds from the Ruth Jackson bequest to finance documentation of the i I process used to select our project. Mr. Benson has indicated he would like a ! formal motion or resolution from the council at the May 5, 1987 councilmeeting if they are inclined to approve the request. Mr. Peter Simpson was recognized and explained the Arts Commission's rationale in requesting the funds. After I I a brief discussion, Councilmember Hunt made a motion to appropriate $1,500 for I II the documentation of the process with the understanding that if funds remain at ! the end of construction, the Arts Commission may request funds for publication. I The motion was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. I A letter dated April 15,1987 from Richard J. Hutcheon, area manager fo the I, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to Mayor Shirley was copied for the council indicating they no longer have use for the warning display I tower in Port Townsend and would like to dispose of it. He then asked if the I city is interested in it. Mr. Peter Simpson was again recognized and explained I that the historical society has no interest in keeping the tower intact but I II would like to receive the lights from it as they have some historical value. : Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council recommend removal of the tower and request that the lights be donated to the Jefferson County Historical Society which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt. The motion passed unanimously: by voice vote. I I A letter dated April 23, 1987 from Lewis E. Leigh, Executive Director for the I Washington Cities Insurance Authority to David Grove was copied for the council; ! indicating that the executive committee approved acceptance of Port Townsend intq I the pool at its March 12, 1987 meeting. Mr. Grove reported that Mr. Leigh will. be in Port Townsend on Thursday, May 7, 1987, to meet with with all department, I heads and at 4:00 PM with the Finance Committee and representatives from Homer! I Smith Insurance. ; I A letter dated April 27, 1987 from State Senator Paul Conner to Mayor Shirley I was copied for the council expressing his support for our state ferries. Mayor: Shirley reported that there is still no agreement on the budget in the State ,Legislature, but cuts have been proposed which would reduce ferry service in Port Townsend. He indicated that we would continue to work on this. I A letter dated April 28,1987 from Ralph A. Lintz, Executive Vice President of ! Great Northwest Federal Savings to Mayor Shirley was copied for the council I' indicating their resopnsibility for the pie shaped property at Kearney and Sims! I Way is limited to cleanup and freshen-up àctivities only. ! ! A letter from the Port Townsend Civic Trust to downtown and J and property owners was copied for the council on April 27, I design services for repairs and improvements to storefronts uptown business 1987 offering or buildings. COMMITTEE REPORTS I ! I Police/Fire/Animal Control. Mayor Shirley reported that the council has re- I ceived a request from the Fire Department that they place a proposal before the voters to issue general obligation bonds for the purchase of two new i fire trucks. He suggested that the committee meet to consider the request. i After a brief discussion, a meeting was set for Tuesday, May 12th at 10:00 AM ! to discuss the options. I I , I Street/Storm Drainage/Light. Councilmember Jones reported that the committee is ¡ I recommending that the storm drainage utility charges to the Port Townsend School: , District 50 remain as billed without any special consideration. The letter from! ! Michael Newbauer was referred to the City Attorney for a response recognizing I' that there is little the city can do about the complaints he has lodged against I property uses in the Landes Street area. In response to the letter from Norm! i Smith, Mayor Shirley reported that he would have the water department investigat~ i why his meter was removed and report back. The committee asked Mr. Stricklin to , respond to the residents of Sea View Estates who are refusing to pay their storm ! drainage charges explaining the status of the Local Improvement District forma- I . I tlOn. , 342 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 5, 1987 Cont. ---------- ------- ------ ---- --- -- -------, -------------------_._---- '-"------------ Open Public Meetings Act. Councilmember Hunt reported that she and Councilmembe~ i Clise attended the workshop sponsored by the Public Utility District and came I ¡ away with some concerns which they would like the whole council to discuss. ! Mayor Shirley indicated that Mr. Grove prepared some comments which he would like the whole council to review before the discussion. Finance Committee. Mayor Shirley asked for an opportunity to meet with the committee to discuss the present financial status of the city and the budget. A meeting was scheduled for 4:00 PM on May 13th. I Proclamations. Mayor Shirley proclaimed the month of Mayas "Older Americans Month", May 15-16 as "poppy Days", and May 2 to May 9, 1987 as "Soroptimist International Week ". PUBLIC HEARINGS Street Vacation Application No. 287-02 - Fred and Josie Hauser. Mr. Grove ex- plained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this applica- tion to vacate, Ivy Street between Hastings Avenue and 29th Street under certain ! conditions. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Fred Hauser was recognized and spoke in favor of his application and questioned the need for a utility easement someplace in block seven. Mr. Hildt explained that the nor- mal practice is to reserve an easement in the center of the vacated street, but since his house in in the middle of the street, the Planning Commission thaought a trade would be in order. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the council for disposition. After a brief discussion about possible conditions, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve the street vacation under the following conditions and making the following findings of fact which was seconde~ by Councilmember Ison: Findings I 1. The proposed street vacation is in compliance with the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan. 2. The portion of Ivy Street proposed to be vacated is not required for current or anticipated overall area circulation. 3. The effectiveness of fire, law enforcement, medical or other emergency ser- vices will not be impaired by the proposed vacation. 4. Retention of a twelve-foot utility easement will assure that any future utility corridor needs will be accomodated. 5. The portion of Ivy Street proposed or anticipated bicycle, pedestrian or 6. The portion of Ivy Street proposed salt or fresh water. to be vacated is not required as a current equestrian trail corridor. to be vacated does not abut on a body of Conditions 1. The applicant must obtain an electrical utility easement for existing elec- triccal service west of Ivy Street and must grant a twelve-foot general utility easement from Hastings Avenue to 29th Street in Block 7. 2. The applicant must obtain and record a perpetual easement for legal access to to the house and garage or provide legal access to any side of the garage except the west side of 29th Street, Hastings Avenue, or from the alley platted between Spring Street and Ivy Street. 3. Occupational use of the garage is not permitted without first obtaining a permit for a home occupation pursuant to Ordinance No. 2059. 4. All fees and compensation pursuant to Chapter 12 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code must be paid prior to recording of the vacation. I After a brief discussion, the motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Variance Application No. 287-03 - Aoyama. Councilmember Jones pointed out that the council received a letter dated April 29, 1987, requesting that the hearing be continued until the first meeting in June from the applicant. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience, but no testimony was offered. Councilmember Ison made a motion that the hearing be continued to the regular meeting of June -2, 1987 which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by ¡ voice vote. i I ! \ I I OLD BUSINESS 343 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 5, 1987 Cont. ---'--~"----~------ "-" --"" ---- -" -------____"d ----- -- ----~-- -- -"-- - -- -- ---- ---------- ---------- --------~-------~-- ~--------------------~---------~,---_.._- ----'--- .. --- - - - -- --- --" ---------- OLD BUSINESS I Beach Enhansement Grant. Michael Hildt introduced Craig Holland and Ronald' Butler of Reid, Middleton & Associates who presented the results of their I study of the improvement which might be made to the beach at Chetzemoka Park with grant funds awarded by the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation. After reviewing all the proposed improvements, they recommended that a ramp be constructed from the foot of the existing trail to the beach northward for approximately 50 feet with additional material installed to protect the bank. ¡ Mr. Hildt explained that the heavy equipment would access this beach by coming I through Port of Port Townsend property at Point Hudson. Doctor Richard Lynn I ! was recognized and expressed concern that the proposal might change the flow: 'I of beach material to the beach in front of his property. Bill Monroe was recog-! nized and expressed concern that there is no assurance this proposed project i i will not cause further erosion to his beach. After a lengthy discussion on the! I effects of the improvement on abutting property owners, Councilmember Kenna; made a motion to approve the proposed design and authorize the preparation of : applications for the necessary permits, advertising a Request for Qualifications~ and finally to advertise a call for bids which was seconded by Councilmember ' Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I I I I I I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Ison made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to I adopt the ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unani- I mously by roll call vote. I , I I I ORDINANCE NO. 2068 AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO WATER SYSTEM REGULA- TIONS WHICH APPLY TO HOTELS, MOTELS, AND SIMILAR BUILDINGS, BY AMENDING SECTION OF ORINANCE NO. 1110 AND ORDINANCE NO. 2062, TOGETHER WITH SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 13.12 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE. ORDINANCE NO. 2067 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,250 TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, $5,947 TO THE LIBRARY FUND, $20, 650 TO THE HOTEL MOTEL TRANSIENT TAX FUND, $5,050 TO THE KAH TAl PARK FUND, $60,000 TO THE WATER-SEWER FUND, AND $60,000 TO THE EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND, MAKING FINDINGS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title and explained that this is only the first: reading and therefore no action can be taken this night. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 87-23 I A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN NON-UNIFORMED AND UNIFORMED EMPLOYEES, THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AND TEAMSTERS LOCAL NO. 589 After a brief explanation from the Clerk-Treasurer on the background of the resolution, Councilmember Jones made a motion to adopt the resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Public Hearings. Councilmember Ison made a motion to conduct public hearings on! the proposed Six Year Transportation Improvement Program and Variance Request No. 387-02 - Skotdal during the regular council meeting on June 16, 1987 which i was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. A public hearing on June 2, 1987 for Variance Request No. 487-04 - Gunderson was moved by Councilmember Ison, seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. 344 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 5, 1987 Cont. -------- -------- ---------------- -------------- -------------- ---- - I . EXECUTION SESSION II Mayor Shirley-'recessed the meeting into executive session at 9:24 PM to discuss potential legal action. The meeting was reconvened at 9:34 PM with no further action taken. ' ADJOURN~1ENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:34 PM. ~ Mayor Attest: ~!~ I i ! i I i ' ¡The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 19th ¡day of May, 1987, at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S ¡Shirley presiding. I I ¡ I I iCouncilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, John Clise, Janis Hunt, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna and Mary Norwood. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, Clerk-Treasurer David Grove and Executive Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael Hi1dt. City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 19, 1987 ROLL CALL ! MINUTES Counci1member Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of May 5, 1987, as writter land to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Counci1member Jones ¡and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS , iThe fo 11 owi ng I I ! I ! - I I I ! bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Park Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvement Kah Tai Lagoon Park Water-Sewer Equipment Rental $11,470.21 649.79 3,035.33 10,789.36 5.00 9,856.48 1,188.84 15,413.81 14,820.13 i IMr Grove explained that the total for the Park ¡from the previous meeting. Counci1member Hunt ¡claims be paid from the proper funds which was ¡passed unanimously by voice vote. I Î Fund included the $421.61 held bacR made a motion that the bills and seconded by Counci1member Ison and COMMUNICATIONS I i IA letter postmarked May 16, 1987, from Margaret Bruce ¡complaining about the appearance of the shopping mall I i was copied for the council at the ferry dock. I I I