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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/02/1971 8 / I.", I I 8 I 8 I I 8 .-- , 303 M-T-NT.J!I!F.S ow. ~HF.::REG1JLARd)ES3;kO.N OF.:3,~,bnu~:,d92d: Feb. 2, 1971 Port Townsend, Wn. , ,-' The City Council of the City of Port Townsend, met in regular' ses::lion this 2nd day of Feb. '1971, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Mayor Smith presidtng. ROLL CALL , Officers' and members present were as follows: Mayor Smith, City Jlttorney Abraham, Gi ty Cœerk Youngblood, Councilmen Judy, Lindsey, Steve, Norwood; Councilmen CEmæield, Hoglund, Scheyer ab sent. MINUTES OF THE PREVIÓUS SESSION The minutes of the previous session were read in full arid it was nl0ved by Councilm,àn Lindsey seconded by Councilman Judy that the minutes be' approved as read on the condition that the Ci ty Clerk fill in the amounts of the outstanding bills in the minÿ.htes of the IX' evious session. Motion carried. BILLS & Claims The following bills & claims were presented and acted upon as follows: CURRENT EXPENSE FUND ----------------------Voucher No~ WATER-SEWER FUND---------------------------Voucher No~ STREET FUND----~---------------------------Voucher No~ LIBRARY FUND-------------------------------Voucher 'No~ PARK FUND----------------------------------VGucher No~ GARBAGE FUND-------------------------------Voucher No~ Firemen Relief & Pension Fund--------------Voucher No~ WATER MAIN REVOLVING FUND~H:"::"::'--------------Voucher Nò~ URBAN ARTERIAL STREET FUND--~--------------Voucher No~ SPECIAL ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FUND-------------~Voucher No. 7830 through 7911 2981 through 3015 1974 through 2004 '2303 through 2362 1136 through 1149 1842.through 1862 341 through 344 I' through 2 20 through 21 23 16;38l~5l 9.887~28 6,050~76 2,-267 .97 ~ 1,003.25 2,892~67 , 487.11 1;379.07 13;524~34 4,930.85 . ' The City Clerk informed the council that the finance committee had not been present tò sign the bil:ts & Claims and asked 'the Gi ty Attorney' fo~ an opinion. Attorney Abraham said tha t the council could approve the bills arid 'claims subject'to the approval_of the, financecommi1te~. Councilman Norwood made a motion seconded by Councilman Judy that the bills and claims be approved' as read sub jec t to the approv/!lll of the Finance Commit-tee. Motion carried. Treasurers Report Th~ treasurers report was read in full and was ordered filed. Police Report The police report was read' in full for the month of January and Was ordered filed. CIDMMUNICATIONS The f'ollowing communications were read and acted upon as follows: From Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce Feb. 1, 1971, to-wit: Honorable Mayor Frank M. Smith 725 Water Street' Port Townsend, Wa. 98368 Dear Mayor Smith: Re: Request for a contact with Stage HighwaY Department officials for possible construction of' a ,6-foot retaining wall the length of the high bank on Water Street. , . At the February 1, 1971 meeting of the Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce, the above matter wf-1S accepted in, a report made by the E,nvironmen, tal Affairs Committe'3, and .the fellowing decisi-I on WaS made:. To recommend to the City Counqil that you contact the State Highw,~y Department to begin stud~ of the possibility of the constructing a six-foot retaining wall the length of the high b~k on Water Street due to the dirt sluffing into the street. Thank you,' , ' A.C. Grady, "Secretary Port Townsend, Chamber of Commerce Mayor Smith said he would get in touch with the State Engineer of this district. Councilman ¡ Norwood said she would also liKe to recommend thatwhên we have that kind of weather that causes sluffing of the bluff that we shoulq block off that' p'art of the highway and run the traffic on Washington Street. ' OLD BUSINESS Mayor Smith said"that under old businèss that there was a resolution in connection with the proposed building FHA pregranisänd' that it had been 'reférreci" to this' meeting tonight. He said! that'thére was a letter from the Chamber ofCorinnèrce recommending~referrement for further investigation, theBe was also a'letter to the couricil from Mr Wallin on the subject. He said the Planning Commis'sion did consider, and'trn.'t thàt there 'was a re<:ommendation also from the Planning Commissión.Me said'that"therå 'was an unknown quanity in overybodys mind as to what does the resolution commit you to and specificlywhátprograms by FHA or HUD, so would offer possibilities tonight to def err it on to the next regular'meeting and was sure that he c Ql Id have a represenativè from FHA or HUD here to tell what was all ehvolved. ' Councilman Lindsey commented that he .fuso thought it would be a good idea to hold it over, the council had never met with this þuilding firm a~d before voting on the resolution he would like to meet with them. ", " . Councilman Steve said he was for anyone comming in town and tearing down the old marine hospital but was not for passing a resolution to open up the entire ~own when we havent yet 304 - -... - -, -',----- ---,-,--,._-,- --,-..------,------ ._------,---" MINUTES OF TIE REGULAR $ESSIOïf °Y__Ji1~ImA~~_gl_~_971,_--QQNTIN!m.:g_.__.._-- ---"-,-------"----~------ PASSED A Zpneing ordinance whereby we can have some control, he said he WaS in opposition te . it now and wculd occur to the Mayor recommendation and also would recommend that the resolution be referred to the legislative committee. Councilman Steve also said that another objection to the resolution was that he didnt see any elderly people crying for this housing in great numbers at this time. Councilman Steve made a motion seconded by Councilman Norwood that the resolution be referreŒ to the Legislative Committee. Upon the question, Gfuuncilman Judy said he could not see a problem, nothing can be done about this until building permits have been requeste.. After some discussion upon reading communications, Mayor Smith asked for a roll call vote. Upon roll call vote. Motion WaS carried. Councilman Norwood asked if t' is ,resolution was passed could we withdraw it at a later date. Attorney Abraham as he understood the question, could you withdraw the resolution after an application WaS made, he said he would have to say we might be asking ourselves for a lawsuit in that situation. ' Councilman Norwood said she wasnt so concerned about the project or the individuals involved, the problem is the resolution itself would throw it open to public housing, and mentioned other cities where this type of housing was put and had become slum areas. The devel~p8rs spoke before the council, saying that construction of such a building, would be governed by the building cede in effect in the city, also, the building permit for such a project would come bef'Qre the city planning commission and the city council. The~ said they would meet with the c0unci1 at any tjme. . From the audience, Mary McQuillen mentioneel that the County Housing Authority was alreaày workin~ toward development of a 50-unit ho~sing complex in the county, that the federal government would only allot so much money to the district. Mayor Smtth asked the city clerk to ~ead. the follo~ing communications: From Charles E. Wallin, Port Townsend, Wn. to-wit: Feb. 2, 1971 The Honorable Mayor Frank M. Smith Memb~rs of the City Council' My reason for witingthis letter is my sincer& feelings Rn~ quote "a gentlemanly display cf concern før the comfort of aging ladies" - unquote. The subject of my letter regards the pending resolution no. 71-4, which is before you, the members of the Port Townsend City Council. To: QUOTE "WHEREAS, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SEC. 101 OF THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1965, THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOP~NT IS AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS TO MAKE RENT SUPPLEMENT PAYMENTS TO CERTAIN QUALIFIED HOUSING OWNERS ON BEHALF OF QUALIFIED LOW,,"INCOME FAMILIES WHO ARE ELDERLY COMMA HANDICAPPED COMMA DISPLACED COMMA VICTIMS OF MUTUAL DISASTER COMMA OR OCCUPANTS OF SUBSTANDARD HOUSING; AND SO ON" unquote. " . The reason for the request of this resolution is the authority to put a low income housi~ unit on the old Marine Hospital sîte. To quote the Port Angeles Evening News reporte. fro. the Port Townsend Planning Commission meeting, "the compact building would be wood frame, "unquote. To further point out my concern, I have herewith attached an article from.the Seattle P.I. dated December 2,1970, whicn if you will please bear with me, the City Clerk will now rea~--- State Pension Bungle A Burden on 'eities OlYMpia - The financial chickens are coming home to roost for the 19711eg~slature in the shape of a new police and fireman pension law that threatens to bankrupt some of the state's cities. Unlimited liabilities, no way to pay for them, were written into the 1969 åct, which has been described as the most liberal in the nation. One off-duty policeman who shot himself in the foot while hunting, submitted his hospital and doctor bills to his city - which had to pay them. The hooker in the law is a comma in the phrase "the employer shall pay for such active or retireå member necessary hospiaa1, care, and nursing expenses..." ' "That's not a typical typographical error," says one cynic. The comma, however, is in similar language in pension plans older than the police and firemen's. But separating the word "care" from "hospital" makes the language all inclusive. It's rookie- to-the-grave coverage. More and more policemen and firemen will retire with disabilities and be taken care of for the rest of their lives, by their cities. A secretary in one city hall is getting both her pep and tranquilizer pills paid for under the plan, with no limit. . In addition to the burden the 1969 act placed on the cities, and, to some extent the ct1>unties , there is a large direct cost to the state. Footing the bill in either case will be the state's Gov. Dan Evans that the 1971 legislature - which is than any in decades - put up $45.8 million rrom the liability for the next..two years. That, in addition to the contributions of the employer (the cities and counties) and the employees policemen and firemen themselves. ' As if that weren't enough, the act has excited the envy of other state employees who feel that what is good enough for the cops and smo~e-eaters should be good enough for them. Pmunding on the door for similar benefits in the 1971 legislature will be such groups as fisheries patrolmen, game protectors, parole and probation officers, weight checkers of the Utilities and TranspGrtation Commission and prison guards. taxpayers. An actuary has recommended to going to be even mo~e strapped for cash general fund to cover the system's unfunded My purp@se of relating this articel rrom the P.I. is to'emphasize the fact that the resolution in question is "not only about the Marine Hospital site, it is a statement of policy that will also apply to future applications" as stated by City A:ttorney Glen Abraham. So if the building is a hazard, as some believe and perhaps rightly so, you members of the City Council have the authørity to condemm it and it is the responsibility of the property owner te remove the hazard. But this resolution doesn't tructed for the elderly and would eliminate the problem In fact, there are too many here---is a questinn mark? say this. will be done----it doesn't say that a b~ilding will be cons- handicapped; a building ~f such masonry (not wood) construction that in the future---a problem that now exists with the old Marine Hospital. commas in the whole story---or perhaps wh~t is in reality raise. Móst sincerely, Charles E. Wallin 535 Fillmore' Port TQwnsend, Wn. 8 I I 8 I 8 I I 8 305: - r .'J, <':'~ MINIlTES OR THE REGULAR SES.sr.ON DE FJlliRUARY _2_6 19_7.1..-C.ON.TIN.uED From Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce Feb. 1, 1971 to-wit: 8 Honorable Mayor Frank M. Smith and Members of the Port Townsend City Council 725 - Water Street Port Townsend, Wa. . Gentlemen: , , , , "0 , , Re: City Council approval of the Resolution regarding Low-Cost Housing. I At,the February 1,1971 meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of Port Townsend, the above matter ~aS discussed and the decision WaS made to: RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL. TH1íT ACTION ON THIS MATTER BE DEFERHED, AND THAT A . FACT-FINDING COMMITTEE BE APPOINTED BY yOU TO INVESTIGATE ALL ASPECTS OF THE MATTER. . Thank you, I . . A.C. Grady Secretary, Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce - From Port Townsend Planning Commission Feb. 1, 1971 to-wit: Honorable Mayor City Council Members City of Port Townsend At the regular January meeting 'of the Port Townsend Planning CommissIon', the Commissioners took into consideration the,request of the City'Coùncil to'review and make recommendation concerning the proposed participation by Port Townsend in a Federal Rent Supplement ProgRam. 8 The Port Townsend Planning Commission therefore would recommend to the City of Port Townsénd the passage of the proposed resolutiòn for the support by Port Townsend of' the Federal Rent Supplement; Resolution No. 71-4. .. .. The Port TownsendPlannirig Commission would further request of the Couilci1 to ref.er future proposals for Federal Rent Supplement Housirig to the Commission'to help insure that the housing and/or sites of this nature fit into the over all plan of th3 City {}f Port ToWnsen6i. Port Townsend Planning Commission Kay Miner, Acting chairman I I Mayor Smith s.aid that this is now up too date, ithasbëen referred to the -Legislative Committee, 'it will be on the agenda at the next regular session and hope all councilmen will be present. -, NEW BUSINESS . Under new business, Mayor Smith said that'the cat at the dump was broken down, it has came to the point where something had to be done, the er'1uipment would cos t ,around 25,000., the money would have to be borrowàd from the Current Expensé FUnd which would have to be paid back. After discussion by the council, it was moved byCouncilmàn Steve 'seconded by Councilman JUdy that bids 'be called for a loader for 'the' Garbage -Deþärtrn.ëiìt. 'Motion carried. Councilman Lindsey saiq he was still for a loader" for the s treé t department; and after some discussion by the council that it might be wise to call for bids on both pieces of equipment bat the same time, it was moved by Councilman Steve'seconded by Councilman Lindsey that bids be called for a loader for the' street department. Motion carried. 8 ORDINANCE NO¡ 1614 . The :following ordinance WaS presented and act~d upon as follows: . AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING AND ADOPTI,ON A ;SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR THE WATER 1ffiIN REVOLVING FUND, IN THE 1971 BUDGET, AND DIRECTING THE ALLOCATION OF $15,000.00 THEREFOR. I City Attorney Abraham säid that the water main revolving fund was set up the same night as the budget hearing, the ordinance did not take effect until five days after publication, which was sometime after the budget was put to bed, for this reaSon it did not get into the 1971 budget, this is a correction, it is not an emergency ordinancë, 'it is just getting into the 1971 budget as a supplemental. 'It was moved by Councilman'Judy seconded by Councilman Lindsey that the first reading be considered the second reading and the third reading be by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1614 was again read for the third "'t ime by title only, q and it was moved by Councilman Lindsey seconded by Councilman Judy that Ordinance No. 1614 by now adopted. Motion carried. I REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHTS Honorable Mayor Smitþ and City Council Ci ty Hall Port Townsenà, Wn. Dear Sirs: 8 We the undersigned wish to have street lights placed at the following locations: corner œf 11th and Cleveland and on 12th street between Cleveland and Gise streets. Sincerely, Mr & Mrs Scott Knoph Mr & Mrs Frank Cassalery, Mr U Mrs Roy Grewell MaY0r Smith feferred the request to the Light committee. / 306 M~Pl!~~,_gF ..~ REG~~!ì_SE~~;r:Q!l_()F_FEBI1U~~b 1971 CONTINUED, ,,---------~--~----~ ----,--,--- ..".... '..'", -'..'.. "--,.._,--"'--'_,_,__h___..__--,,,..,,----,,--------,,----- Mayor Smith said that there had been a set back Grdinance passed and as expected there,woulà be requestes for variances; there had been three requests, the city engineer had presented them to the planning commission, the planning commission had recommended that two of the variances be accepteà, one to be held over until further study by the planning commission. Mayor Smith asked the city clerk to read the letters from the Planning Commission so that they ~uld be in the recorà. " 8 Honorable Mayor City Council Members City of Port Townsend At the regular meeting of the Port-Townsend Planning Commission on January 25, 1971, Mr. Jack Hensel addressed the Commissioners, and asked them to c0nsiderhis request for a setback variance for certain building sites in the Plat of Cherry Park. Mr. Hensel expressed his wishes for continuity in the mentioned development, of which only a few home sites remain. After through discussion the Port Townsend Planning Commission came to the following decisign. To recommend to the City Council to waive the twenty foot setback variance; to permit a fifteeR foot setback in the front or rear of a house; provide& that where fif,teen f'oot setbacks exist, that no less than eighteen f'oot'setbacks shall œxiston the"opposite side of the house, for lots 67 thru 76, and lets 11 thru 13, in the Plat of Cherry Park, as requested by Mr. Jack Hensel. I Pert Townsend Planning Commission Kay Miner, acting chairman I H"onorab 1 e Mayor City Council'Members City of Por t "T,owns end At the January meeting of the Port Townsend Planning Commission, Mr. Roger French, City Engineer, brought to the Commissioners two proposed setback variance"renuests from the Carroll Mill Co. Mr. French asked Lhe'Commiasion~tooconsider these requests, and make recommendations to the City Council. The Port Townsend Planning Cømmission wøuld therefore rticommem<Ì to the City Council to approve the setback variance request for the West Corner of Block 11, Kuhns Ranch Addition, in the amount of five feet, as requesteà of the City Engineer by the Carroll Mill Company. Action by the Planning Comniission on a second request by the Carroll Mill Company før a setback variance at Lot 3,"Block 6, in the Denny Additløn, was deferred until the February meeting ef the С~iåSd~.ŒDñ~s*on te-'al~e. the~momm1ssioners to view the building site in question. 8 Port Townsend Planning Commission Kay Miner, acting chairman Mayor Smith såid it was up to the council if they wanted to take action at this time on the requested var!ances. Mr Jack Hensel spoke before the council on his request and presented the council with copies of the þuilding ßlses in the Plat of Cherry Park. After due consideration by the Council. Councilman Norwood made a motion seconded by Councilman Lindsey that the city council grant the variances as recommended by the planning commission of Mr Hensel in the Cherry Park Addition. Motion Carried. I Upon the request of the CaI'.rol1 Mill 60. and after due consideration by the co1Ulci1 it WaS moved by Co~cilman Steve seconded by Councilman Jùày that the city council follow the recomaeR- dation óf the Planning Commission for the variance~ Motion carried. " , Mayor Smith said ,that on the 'agenda for the next meeting would probably be a request to buy some city property up by the High School, and also pröb~bly the snow cree~ preperty. Mr Wallin asked about the insurance on the bell tower. Attorney AbrahB8. said there v-ould have to be additional insurance coverage if ßome contractor WaS going to do the job. After some discussion, if and when a contractor would do the job then the insurance preblem womiè be taken care 0f. . 8 ADJOURNMENT As there was no further b:usiness to come before the council at this t:ì,me, it was moved by Councilman Steve seconded by Councilman Judy that the meeting do new aàjQurn. M.tien carrie.. Attest: I I 8