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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/18/1975 "500 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY l~~5, CONTINUED From the audience, Carol Galbreath introduced herself as a member of the National Tliust for Historic Preservation from San Francisco and stated that the group would be here for the next five days and would be asking questions of the owners of downtown buildings. 8 City Engineer French requested advice regarding supplying the musetm with heat after Olympic Natural Gas goes out of business in May. He suggested that $600 would buy a 500-gallon tank and stated that there was money in the budget to pay for it. Councilman Cam- field made a motion that he be given permission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Klenk and carried. PUBLIC HEARING I Mayor Steve opened the public hearing on the rezone request of J. Leslie and Barbara F M Donovan and ~nthony E. Stroeder for blocks 5 through 12 of the Glenwood Addition. A letter from the Planning Commission stated that they had tabled it. A letter from O. F. Kilham stated that he had no objection to the propæed use of the land, but that the present ordinance does not have any way to guarantee that in the future some other owner could use it for any industrial use, without any permission f~Ðm the city or from adjacent property owners. Several citizens spoke against the proposed rezone. Councilman Camfield made a motion that the hearing be continued until the Planning Commission recommendation is in hand. Councilman Judy seconded the motion, which carried. I NEW BUSINESS A motion by Councilman Cip~i0tŒ, seconded by Councilman Black, to approve the Water Quality Management Basin Study, with the reservation that changes can be made as needed. Motion carried. From the audience, Russ Steinhauer, of Western Propane, Inc., read a request for a street lease of a space 5 feet by 30 feet across the south end of improved Tyler Street, for the installation of a 2000-gallon propane tank to serve customers in the adjoining block. Fire Chief Jones stated that the problem is one of finding space where propane tanks can be placed legally. It was decided to ask Western Propane to submit their plans to the City Engineer and the ordinance to the City Attorney for recommendation at the next council meeting. 1>8 ORDINANCE NO. 1731 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND LICENSING BICYCLES, PROVIDING PROCEDURES AND ESTABLISHING PENALTIES AND FEES. The above ordinance was read in its entirety for the first time. Councilman Camfie]~ moved that Section 6 be amended ordelë~ed. There was no second to the motion. It was decided to hold the ordinance over to decide how to word it so that bicycles will be allowed on side- walks in residential areas but not in the business districts. ORDINANCE NO. 1732 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE GRANTING OF AN EASEMENT FOR A POWER LINE TO PUGET SOUND POWER AND LIGHT CO., IN SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST. .- -\ I The above ordinance was read for the first, second and third times. A motion by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Black, that the ordinance do now pass was carried by a vote of 6 yes. Ordinance adopted. Councilman Judy made a motion to accept a loan for a sewer study. The motion was seconded by Councilman Camfield. Sewer Superintendent Ha~ley asked that a committee be appointed to select a consultant to conduct the study from among the four who are interested. Councilman Black moved that the four consultants be asked to submit proposals, including an application for funding. The motion was seconded by Councilman Judy and carried. 8 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Parker, that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion carried. ATTEST: (~cfi.r- c~ MAYOR - ¡;1 ~ I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 18, 1975 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 18th day of Bebruary 1975 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve pre- s idi!rg. ROLL CALL I. Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abraham, City Engineer French, City Clerk McCoy, and Councilmen Klenk, Ciprioti, Camfield, Parker and Black. Councilman Judy was absent. MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that the reading of the minutes of the previous session be dispensed with. Motion carried. \ 8 - -= 50~~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 18,1975, CONTINUED 8 .' BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills were presented for payment: Current Expense Fund $130.00 It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Black, that the bills be approved for payment. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS I A letter from the Planning Commission re: Ivan Hickenbottom's variance request for l818 Landes Street to Fesolve a setback problem, recommended that the request be granted. The Council set a public hearing for March 4, 1975 at 8:00 p.m. to be held ln the Council Chamber of City Hall. .- A letter from Western Propane, Inc. requested a street lease of approximately 5 feet by 30 feet at the south end of improved Tyler ~treet to install a 2000-gallon propane tank. A letter from Calmar A. McCune, urged the Council not to grant the above-mentioned lease. The Council discussed Western Propane's lease request. It was moved.by Councilman Ciprioti, seconded by Councilman Parker, that the street lease request be denied. Motion carried. I A letter from George Rowley, Point Hudson, Inc., proþested his garbage bill. enclosed payment but said that he would make every effort to recover .i t. He COMMITTEE REPORTS 8 Mayor Steve announced the appointment of Joanne Fritz to the Civil Service Commissio~ to fill the unexpired term of resigned Commissioner Robert Sahli (to January 1, 1980). It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that Councilman Spindor's resignation be accepted. Motion carried. Councilman Black reported on a meeting held February 17, 1975 by the County Commis- sioners and the City Council, to discuss the building code agreement_. After discussing several items of the county's proposed agreement which does not allow the city any participa- tion ln the selection of a building inspector or the review of expenditures made by said department, it was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Camfield, that the Building Committee of the City Council meet with the City Engineer, Attorney and Clerk to come up with an agreement ~atisfactory to the city. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING I A public hearing was held to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation that Section 4.05 of the zoning ordinance be changed to allow planned unit development in certain areas not zoned commercial. It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Camfield, that the proposed revisions submitted by the Planning Commission be accepted, with the following changes: The changes Section 4.05.C.4 be changed from 40,000 square feet to 80,000 square feet. Also, that the Council is to have final review of any ~~ .ð~ t~ml f. or a PlannédgUni t Development. I'~ u.,~ ~ to Section 4.05 which were allowed are as follows: IU--- 8 The word, "residential," was pIJlilltted from paragraph one, line one. Item C.3 was changed to item C.9. Item C33.c was changed to item C.3. Item C.3.d. was changed to item C.9.c. Items C.3.e,f,g,h,i, were changed to items C.4, 5, 6, 7,. 8, respectively. In item C.9, the word, "developments," was changed to "uses." In item C.6, the word, "residence" was changed to "uses.." Councilman Black's motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS I Councilman Ciprioti reported on the committee meeting which was held February 17, 1975, with respect to revising the garbage ordinance. He proposed an interim ordinance to be in effect until enough time has elapsed to allow a more accurate appraisal of the law and its effects both to the citizens and GÞ the contractor. Those items to be included in the temporary ordinance are as follows: , Commercial accounts must be picked up at least once per week and not more often than once per day. Residential rates are to be $2.75 per month for the collection of one can of garbage or rubbish per week. Such rates shall apply to each can with regular weekly collection provided. For each can not collected on a regular basis, the cha~ge shall be 75~ per collection. Rates herein set forth shall apply to both residential and commercial accounts. Also; the carrier may negotiate on a usage basis an average rate and charge such rate to commercial accounts. . I At this point it was suggested by Mr. Schaneyfeldt that a time limit of ninety days be attached to said interim ordinance to assure that inertia does not set In. 8 It was moved by Councilman Ciprioti, d d b secon e y Councilman camfield 1:hat this become law for 90 days. Roll call: 5 yes, 0 no. Motion passed. . , ,- 502 " -- - ---- -- ---- -_U- ~--- .MINU1'E~- .Of _'.I1-lli. BEGUlAIL~E.~SI.ON .Qf_.FE~RUAR'( J8,J.Q 7S.~____._----_._-_._----------~--- ------------ ------- -- - -- _.- ----- -------- --- ORDINANCE NO. 1731 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND LICENSING BICYCLES, PROVIDING PROCEDURES AND ESTABLISHING PENALTIES AND FEES. 8 Orninance No. 1731 was read for thesecònd time by title only. It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Camfield that the third reading be by title only. Roll call: 5 yes 0 no. Motion carried. The above Ordinance was read by title only for the third time. It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Camfield that the ordinance be now adopted. Roll call: 4 yes, 1 no. Ordinance No 173l adopted. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by Councilman Klenk, seconded by Councilman Parker that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion pas Mtest:lV~ Clty Cl r -Treasurer I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 4,1975 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 4th day of March 1975 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, City Engineer French, City Clerk-Treasurer McCoy, and Councilman Klenk (15 minutes late), Ciprioti Judy, Camfield, Parker and Black. 8 MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Judy, that the reading of the minutes of the previous session be dispensed with. Motion carried. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Payroll Clearing Current Expense Fund Street Fund Library Fund Park Fund Water-Sewer Fund Equipment Rental Fund Firemen's Pension & Relief City Hall Renovation Fund 30,930.94 13,745.76 3,749.33 1,188.30 368.86 6,235.17 3,998.08 86.50 104.54 I It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Judy, that the bills and claims be paid. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS A letter from Roy Bergstrom commented on the historic preservation seminar. He ex- pressed concern for the Water Street businesses in the event a new shopping center were built on the outskirts of town. Bergstrom felt that such a shopping center would destroy the down- town businesses and thus the historic preservation of the area. He also commented that the city should take out the parking meters and allow free parking for two hours and rigidly enforce it to keep employees from using the space. A letter from the Planning Commission recommended that the following street vacation petitions be tabled pending the submission of further information needed to make a recommenda- tion: Sixth between Hancock and Sherman Streets; Sherman Street between 6th and 7th Streets. 8 A letter from the Planning Commission postponed a recommendation on the street vaca- tion request by L. Neil and Nancy Jean Slater for that portion of 7th Street between Hendricks and Sherman Streets, pending research of the action originally taken on the Sea Breeze Trailer Park. Commission recommendation will be made at the March l~th meeting. A letter from the Park Board with respect to beautification of the Bell Tower Park, recommended that the "Trees for Port Townsend" organization proposal to beautify the Bell Tower Park be approved with certain stipulations. Discussion followe~ between th~ ~esidents wh? ~ive on either side of the Bell Tower, the City Planner and several lnterested cltlzens, pertalnlng to the need or lack of need for parking spaces. The Park Board recommended that no spaces be provided. The City Planner felt that 3 or 4 spaces should be built. Finålly it was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Black, that the general concept be approved and the issue be turned back to the Park Board for finalization. Motion passed. I I COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Steve announced the appointment of Eugene R. Woods to the Shoreline Advisory I Commission for a four-year term. 8