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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/03/1973 43:1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 3,1973 , 8 Port Townsend, Washington The City Council of the City of Port Townsend, met in regular session this 3:rd day of ~pril, 1973, at 7=30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney.Abraham, Deputy City Clerk Pedersen, Engineer French, Councilmen Scheyer, Judy, Camfield, Rosbach, Sahli and Hufford. I MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS SESSION ~t was moved by Councilman Camfi~ld, seconded by Councilman Hufford that the minutes of the previous session be dispensed with. Motion carried. BILLS & CLAIMS The following bills and claims as audited by the fi~ance committee, were presented and acted upo~ a~ follows: , I PARK FUND .................. Voucher No. Voucher.No. Voucher No. Voucher No. Voucher No. Voucher No. Voucher No. Voucher No. 10007 4015 3182 1455 2823 2543 420 14 through Voucher No. 10110 .........$21,267.95 throught¥oucher No. 4057 .........16,974.74 through Voucher No. 3232 ......... 2,454.20 through Voucher No. 1470 ......... 1,123.98 through Voucher No. 2858 .........10,148.59 through Voucher No. 2580 ......... 5,254.88 through Voucher No. 421 ......... 375.32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .' . . . . . . 120.00 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND....... WATER-SEWER FUND ........... LIBRARY FUND............... STREET FUND................ GARBAGE FUND.....-.......... FIREMEN'S PENSION & RELIEF!! BOAT HAVEN SEWER PROJECT ... 8 It was moved by Councilman Sahli, seconded by Councilman Hufford that the bills and claims be approved as read, and that the Mayor and City Clerk draw warrants upon the proper funds for payment of same. Motion carried. The following bills were presented ontthe Woodman's Gulch Project: Voucher No. 20 ............ Cro,~ Zellerbach Corp....................... $763.50 Voucher No. 21 ............Crane Supply Company........................ 1:33.18 Voucher No. 22 ............ Northwest Controls ......................... 5'14.30 It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Camfield that these vouchers be approved for payment. Motion carried. - ,- ,..' COMMUNICATIONS I A, letter was read from L.P. Hanna, District Ranger, from the Department of Agriculture thanking the city for their cooperation in granting the right-of-way deed for the Snow Creek Road '~2907 to Jefferson Co~nty. The following variance request was presented from Pedersen Oil Company, Inc.: 8 Gentlemen:: You are hereby requested to consider this letter a formal application for a variance to the parking ordinance section of the City of Port Townsend Zoning Ordinance. Attached hereto please find the proposed parking layout showing the parking arrangement within the property lines and on Water and Gaines Streets. Please note that, in accordance with the .parking specifications as set forth, the propsed structure requires a total of thirty parking spaces. The maximum number of spaces available within the property lines is 15. The five spaces shown at the north end of the building accupy some of the State right-of-way and will be an improvement ,over other building~ using all of the State right-of-way for parking purposes. . Traffic on Water and Gaines Streets is minimaL It is not expected that the new structure will generate additional traffic on these streets. The removal of the fueí bulk storage tanks may reducetthe traffic. - According to the variance section of the Zoning Ordinance, the Board of Kdjustment is empowered to set a hearing without first referring the request to the Planning Commission. Time iE of the essence on this project, which received its final approval and funding two weeks ago. The Board is since,rely requested to set a public hearing for the first Tuesday in May. So that each membßr of the Board may be a,ble to review the request, each has been furnished a copy of the proposed plan and a copy of the p.roposed elevations of the building. /s/ 'Roger S. French, Sr., Project Engineer Mayor Steve set a public hearing date for Tuesday, May lst. I The following letter of r,esignation was read:, I Gentlemen :: This will advise you that the condition of my health is such that I find it necessary to submit my resignation as City Clerk, effective June 1,1973. It is with great regret that I terminate may many years of service with the City, and I wish to express my thanks to each of you for your eooperation and kindness during my term of office, and particularly through these recent months when I have encountered so much physical disability. I believe~,that I can complete the pending matters in my office by J'une l, 1973, and can therefore leave the office in good and current condition for my successor at that time. I am hopeful that you will be able to find a clerk who can carry the office on without interruption or dislocation foJ:" the City and its functions. I certainly recommend my deputy, Mrs. Patricia Pedersen, for a replacement, and believe that you will find no better candidate for the office. I will continue tò have a lively,interest in the activities and fortunes of the City of Port Townsend, although I am now forced to discontinue my association. /s/ Gale I. Youngblood - Mayor Steve said no action would be taken on this until June 1st. 8 The following letter~om the Planning Commission was read::, , Gentlemen: At the March meeting of of rezoning property located Following discassion by named property to C-2. the Port Townsend Planning Commission, a public hearing was held for the purpose at Lots 1,2,12,13, and 14 in Block 33 of Railroad Addition. the Commission, it was voted to recommend to the City Council to zone the above /s/ Kay Miner, Chairman - ~, 432 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 3,1973, CONTINUED -- _~h______- - - -- -- -- -- ----- -- ------------' ------- -- - --- , '----- ,---- --~----- -.._- --- -------'-'-------~--~,~-----------------'- The Mayor set the public hearing date for May 1st. COMMITTEE REPORTS 8 The Mayor gave the council members a list of property the city owns. He asked the council to study the list for possible designations for future park and playground sites and disposition of unwanted property. Madge Wallin, Librarian, extended an invitation to the council and town to the Library open house April 12th in honor of National Library Week. Councilman Hufford reported on the test drilling at the site being studied as a possible gravel pit. He said the State drillers found quite a variance of gravel and found it located on a hill so it wouldn't have to be dug out. He said we would know more when the tests are completed. He stated that an estimate of gravel needs for 1973 is 7,j75 cubic yards. He said if we bought it it would cost about $~.OO a cubic yard. I PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Steve opened the public hearing on a variance request from H. J. Carroll to build within 10 feet of the front property line instead of the required 20 feet. A letter was read from Dr. Vernon O. Tyler, Jr. opposing the request. A letter was read from the Planning Co~ssion recommending denying the request. Mr. Carroll spoke from the audiance stating that it would be a financial hardship to move the house since the error was not discovered until after construction had begun. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Hufford, seconded by Councilman Judy, to grant the variance. Engfuneer French stated the variance meets seven of the eight required findings under section 6.10A of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried. I OLD BUSINESS Ordinance 1669 was presented and read for the first time: ORDINANCE 1669 AN ORDINANCE COMBINŒNG THE OFFICE OF TREASURER WITH THE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK; DESIGNATING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF CLERK-TREASURER; PROVIDING A DATE WHEN THE COMBINATION OF SAID OFFICES SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE; PROVIDING FOR THE COMPENSATION FOR THE OFFICE OF CLERK- TREASURER; AND RESCINDING EXISTING ORDINANCES TO THE EXTENT THAT THE SAME MAY BE IN CONFLICT ~TH. ' 8 It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Judy that the first reading be considered the second, and the third reading be by title only~ The motion passed. Ordinance 1669 was read again for the third time by title only. It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Camfield that the ordinance do now pass. The City Attorney Abraham stated he had several comments he would like to make of record. He cautioned the council that this ordinance is a major revamping of the administration of the city government. He said that he is impressed with the check and balance system built in now with the two elective officals who are responsible to the electorate. He said that what bothers him the most is the creation of the most powerful position this city has ever seen and he felt the Mayor and Council would not be able to easily get rid of someone once appointed. The question was called and the roll call was as follows; Yaes: Councilmen Judy, Camfield, Rosbach, Sahli; Nays: Councilmen Scheyer and Hufford. The motion passed and the ordinance adopted. I Ordinance 1670 was presented and read for the first time: ORDINANCE 1670 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REZONE OF VARIOUS AREAS OF THE CITY, AND AMENDING THE OFFICAL ZONING MAP. It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilamn Sahli that the first reading be considered the second and the third reading be by title only. The motion passed. Ordinance 1670 was read again for the third time by title only. It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Judy that the ordinance do now pass. The motion passed and the ordinance adopted. The request from Victorian Village Mobile Homes for a conditional use permit for Lots 1 and 2, in Block 194, of the Eisenbeis Addition for display and storage of mobile homes was again presented. A letter from the Planning Commission was read recommending that the council deny the request. Councilman Scheyer moved the request be denied. It was seconded by Councilman Judy. It was pointed out in the discussion that followed that it is a non-conforming use in that zone. An abutting property owner objected to the granting of the permit. The question was called and the motion carried. 8 NEW BUSINESS The Deputy Clerk announced the Mayor's appointments to the Park Board of Mrs. Vernon Keehn for a three year term beginning April 1, 1973 to March 31,1976, and Mr. Glen W. Ison to a two year term beginning April 1, 1973, to March 31,1975. I Mayor Steve presented a request from the North Beach Citizens Committee from Ocean City asking the council to support their position on automòbile use of the ocean beaches. They enclosed a resolution to adopt as follows: RESOLUTION 7'3-'3 WHEREAS, the Washington Ocean Beaches growing in use and popularity by visitors WHEREAS, the Washington Ocean Beaches State of Washington, and, WHEREAS, it is judged to be in the best interests of the citizens of Washington to provide and maintain the greatest access to the beaches consistent with sound management practice. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND: That the Washington Legislature, in their deliberations on legislation governing the conduct and administ- ration of the ocean beaches, continue to support those provisions that insure complete access to the beaches by automobile, subject to the regulation of the Washington Department of Fisheries to protect the clam stocks. Councilman Scheyer stated he felt automobiles should be kept off the beaches and moved themsolution be denied. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Judy moved the resolution be adopted. It was seconded by Councilman Camfield. The v~te was: yaes, Judy, Camfield, Sahli; nays, Scheyer, Rosbach, Hufford. The Mayor broke the tie vote by voting yae and the resolution was adopted. are among the most unique natural resources in the nation, and are and citizens of Washington, and, are, and have been declared an ocean beach highway by the Laws of the I 8 ¡I , ,,' 43B MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 3,1973, CONTINUED 8 The Deputy Clerk asked for permission to call for bids for liability and automobile insurance for the city, such bids to be opened at the May 15th council meeting. It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Rosbach that permission be granted. Motion carried. Mayor Steve stated th~t the sub~division ordinance would be read at the next council meeting. . The City Engineer ;tated that in his last year's budget he had $1264 to cover expenses involved in the appraisal of the Lagoon Park project which was lost because it wasn't done in that year. He asked ,for permission for an emergency ordinance to be drawn up for roughly $2000 to pay the appraiser and title insurance costs of the project. Mayor Steve instructed the City Attor.ney to prepare an ordinance. I . The City Engineer stated that the Historical Society Executive Committee has requested that the museum be painted before April 15th. An estimate of $1118.26 plus tax for painting the musr~um has been obtained from Tom Pluto The engineer asked for permission to enter into a negotiated contract with Tom Plut to paint the museum with funds to come from the Cumulative Reserve Fund. It was moved by Councilman Gamfield that the engineer be authorized to enter into a negotiated contract for painting the museum. It was s'8conded by Councilman Judy and passed. ADJOURNMENT I As there was no further business to come before the council at this time, .it was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Hufford that the meeting do now adjourn. 0 carried. (Ø~ MAYOR 8 MINUTES, OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL l7. 1973. Port Townsend, Washington The City Council of the City of Port Townsend, met in regular session this 17th day of April, 1973, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Mayor Joseph a. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL I Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abraham, Deputy City Clerk Pedersen, City Engineer French, Councilmen Scheyer, Camfield, Rosbach and Sahli. Councilmen Judy and Hufford were absent., MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS SESSION It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Scheyer that the minutes of the previous session be dispensed with. Mot~on carried. BILLS & CLAIMS The following bills and claims as audited by the finance committee were presented for approval: , ' BOAT HAVEN SEWER PROJECT FUND ......... Vouchers No. 15 and 16 ........... $ll,279.27 8 It was moved by Councilman Sahli, seconded by Councilman Camfield that the bills and cl~ims be approved as read and that the Mayor and.Clerk be authorized to draw warrants upon the proper funds for payment of same., Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented: PETITION FOR STREET VACATION I TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON: The petitioners, Richard Hoops and Carol Hoops, husband and wife, and Ray Allen and Pat Allen, husband and wife, being owners of all lands upon the portion of City street hereinafter mentioned, hereby respectfully petition and request that the City Council, after due notice given and hearing had, vaèate That portion of Hendricks Street lying between 19th Street and 20th Street. I /s/ Richard L. Hoops, Carol Hoops, Ray H. Allen, Pat Allen Mayor Steve referred this request to the Planning Commission for recommendation. A letter from C. Vernon Basom, Mayor, City of Port Angeles, was read. ~e informed the City that the City of Port Angeles is sponsoring a "Clallam-Jefferson Job Opportunity Fair" May 17,19(') at the Clallam County Veterans Center in Port Angè1es aimed at the unemp10yed veteran. A letter from Roger S. French was read in which he suggested .the city join ~~th the county in funding a Community Action program directly with a contribution of $2,500 ØQ9A toward the )~uth Involvement program and the Junior Olympics program. 8 A report from Councilman Camfield on the proposed funding of Cla11am-Jeffer~;on County Community Action Council was read. He again stated his opposition to the city~s participation in the continued funding of the general CAC program. He suggested the city might be interested in direct fundin€; of s elected and specific programs of youth recreation. He proposed that the city's $5,000 share of the $;~O,OOO being asked by the two- county CAC for the remainder of the year might be utilized instead to maintain present youth recreational activities until the end of the year. He also suggested budgeting $l6,000 to $1?,000 in the 1974 budget and contracting with the school district for a recreat10nal program.