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Home My WebLink About00260 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 7, 1964 CONTINUED (2)MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 7, 1964 CONTINUED Eleanor Johnson, barn, 35IX401, Frame, 50th & Landes, to abide by Ord. No. 907. Councilman Lindsey made a motion seconded by Councilman Judy that the tear down permit be granted. Motion carried. MOVING PERMIT Robert Tuttle, garar;e, 121X20t, Frame, From Lawrence & Polk to lath & Bolcomb. It was brought up by Councilman Hoglund that the moving permit hud already been approved by himself Councilman Thomas & Councilman Siebenbaum and that the building had been moved. Councilman Hoglund made a motion seconded by Councilman Judy that the moving permit be granted. Motion Carried. City Attorney Abraham reminded the council that you cannot move a building with ,just liability insurance, the moving of buildings had to be done by a bonds( mover. ORDINANCE NO. 1456 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON REGULATING THE LOCATION AND OCCUPANCY OF MOBILE HOMES ESTABLISHING LICENSES FOR MOBILE HOME PARKS AND PRO- VIDING FOR LICENSE FEES THEREFORE, AND REPEALING ORDIN* ANCE NO. 1344. City Attorney Abraham mentioned that Ord. Nol 1456 was a result of a meeting that was hel at the call of Councilman Carter and was attended by substantialy all of the councilmen. Or no 1456 repeals ord. no. 1344 which is the existing so called trailer ordinance, it reinact substantialy all of that ord. with some modifications, it explains the difference between mobile homes and travel trailers, a time limit of eight hours without a ponality, A special permit will allow parking on private property for sleeping purposes only not to exceeil two weeks, the permit to be purchased from the city clerk for one dollar., Trailers may not be connected to water or sewer facilities. After some further discussion it was moved by Councilman Carter 0econded by Councilman Siebenbaum that the first reading be considered th seconded reading and the third reading be by title only. Motion carried. PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 1456 Ordinance no. 1456 was again road for the third time by title only and it was moved by Councilman Carter seconded by Councilman Iioglund that Ord. No. 1456 do now pass. Motion carried. It was suggested by Councilman Carter that an ordinance should be drawn up making it mend tory for all trailers be registred. COMMUNICATIONS From Charles W. Grout, Lt. Col, Tc, to -wit: June 26, 1964 Honorable Dennis Sullivan, ;Aayor of Port Townsend Port Townsend, Washington Deer Mayor Sullivan: My officers, Men, and I wish to thank you and the people of Port Townsend for the gracio' and warm welcome which has been extended during our two weeks stay. The friendliness of th people of Port Townsend has greatly enchanted our dedication to duty and the cause of preps, edness. The memory of this years active duty training will remain for me, and I am sure my men, in the terms of the National Guardsmen, us a good camp. Sincerely yours, Charles W. Grout Lt. Col, Tc, Wash ARNG Commanding From Crown Zell'erbach Corporation - to wit: June 26, 1964 Port Townsend City Council Port Townsend, Washington, 98368 Gentlemen: We would like to apply for permission to install a two inch water line in the area near the mouth of Chimacum Creek. It is our intent to tie to the four inch line which ends at the fo of Moore Street and run it alongside the road designated as first avenue on original Ironda plat for a distance of about 1,800 feet to our mill. Out main purpose of water usage is for fire protection and sanitation. Under normal condit the daily usage of water would be negligible. Your very truly, Crown Zellerbach Corporation Mavor Sullivan referred the above communication to the water committe: and water Supt. Arey for a report at the next regular session. From Washington State Pollution Control Commission - to -writ: July 3, 1964 Mayor Dennis Sullivan City of Port Townsend City Hall Port Townsend, Washington Dear Mayor Sullivan: 31 V� I 0 I 11 7 ,... .,.. >.r...✓�,.. v.a-...•...a..wan+..+v«�.a.wr.—...+.+s...n•,.�".G C.«. ..�.. .."....... .w. w..—...:.?Wt... .. n Ln....vw_,r Mr. Behlke and myself are planning to attend the next meeting of the City Council on July 7 h to discuss sewage collection and disposal problems in the Port Townsend area. A bacteriogi al survey was performed June 23 in Port Townsend bay and in the Straits near the eityts main sewer outfall. The results of this survey are as follows: Sample No. Location Coliform Bacteria Density organisms/lm0 ml of sam Is 1 edge of water at boat launch near Texaco dock 9,300 _ 2 near sewer outfall in vicinity of Texaco dock 2,400,000 3 near Filmore St. sewer outfall 43,000 4 on beach 100 ft. east of Filmore st outfall 24,000 5 near Gaines St. sewer outfall 2,400,000 6 on beach 200 ft. east of Gaines at. outflall 110,000 7 near main sewer outfall in straits of Juan de Fuca 43,000 8 on beach 300 ft. east of main outfall in the Straits of,Juan DeFuca 9,300 Standards recongnized by health authorities as maximum allowable coliform bacteria concent- trations for various water uses are as follows: drinking water, 1 organism per 100 ml of water sample; harvesting of shellfish, 70 per 100 ml of sample; swimming, 240 per 100 ml of sample; and boating, 1000 per 100 ml of sample. It is readily recongnized that none of the areas sampled in this survey would be considered safe for any of the above listed uses. Very truly yours, Roy M. Harris Director Jerry L. harper District Engineer CLAIM The attached claim against the city of Port Townsend by Morris Construction Co. of Tacoma Wn was read in full. City Attorney Abraham gave his opinion that the claim did not appear to be valid according to the terms of the contract in question and advised thenu council to reject the claim. It was moved by Councilman Siebenbaum seconded by y that the claim be denied. Motion carried. I NEW & OLD BUSINESS Councilman Judy reported for t e Fire & Light committe an the request for a street light at Willow & T, he informed the council that he and Mr Copps had inspected the location and it was their opinion that a light was needed. Councilman Judy made a motion seconded by councilman Ruby that a street light be installed at Willow & T. Motion carried. Councilman Lindsey chairman of the street committee stated that the committee had met on the petition that was presented to the council in vacating certain streets at the hospital. It was the opinion of the committee to reject the petition. Councilman Lindsey made a moti n seconded by Councilman Judy that the petition be rejected. Motion carried. Councilman Siebenbaum reporting for the water committee stated that it was impossible to charge anyone for relocating taps when no one seemed to know who covered them up. He also stated that a map would be drawn up showing all taps, meters & etc just as soon as they cou d get hold of a reliable draftsman. Councilman Carter reported thut Chetzemoka Park had only one safe table availubel to the public all the others were rotten, he stated that one collapsed recently under the weight of a group of elderly visitors and felt the situation should be remedided even though the cost would be several hundred dollars. Two men:�fronithe State Pollution spoke before the Council on the recent test of waters to local sewage outfalls, saying that the city of Port Townsend were not doing anything to correct the situution and it has reached the point where the commission desires the city to retain a consulting engineer and develop a comprehensive plan and until the city does this they would be very very reluctant to approve any further plane for sewage extensions and connections. City Attorney Abraham pointed out to the two gentelmen that the city was going ahead with a program, there had been lengthy meetings, consulting engineers were now under consideration. Mayor Sullivan said that varous consulting engineers who have been in contact with the city would be invited to the next councils meeting with a view to ward action on the issue. Mayor Sullivan asked the City Clerk to read a letter that he had written to the departmen of institutions of the state of Washington. To Dr. Garett Heyns - to -wit: July 2n 1964 Dr. Garett Heyns, Director Department of Institutions State of Washington Olympia, Washington Dear Sir: The City of Port Townsend is contemplating an Urban Planning Program to develop a comprehe sive plan for the community. Planning consultants have been interviewed by the City Planning Commission and Council. A determination of the planning needs of the City has been made, an a three phase program to perform the studies has been tentatively worked out. Our Local funds to finance this program are rather limited: therefore, vie have investigated the possibility of receiving an Urban Planning Grant through the Local Affairs Division of the State Department of Commerce and Economic Development. Funds are available from this source; however, the are matching funds, which must be matchod by either local funds or se vice The first phase of our program will require $4,425.00 as the local share. We have $2,500.00 available in cash; however, the City lacks sufficient employees qualified to provide the remainder in the form of services. 7e are aware that the Status Fort '!Jordon Treatment Cent r located in our community, has a staff of trained technical personnel. These people have shown an interest in our problems and have indicated thut they would be willing to assist u . The State Department of Commerce and Development has indicated to us thut subject be your 4RPf9el'lth&beaPPrff48fl819E 4°SBrsc aflufl4�B�O�Y6fiYd8flr�E tt �t °t$ris�° a8�iir es�BF s° 3� the 0