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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/19/1990 I I I 73 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 6, 1990, Cont. Mr Grove explained the ordinance and read it by title. council- member Kenna made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Kc,mna made a motion that Ordinance No 2122 be adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote. . ORDINANCE NO 2213 AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF AMBULANCE SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF POF~T TOWNSEND BY AMENDING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NO 2199 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO 2203 PERTAINING TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDINANCE NO 2199. Mr Grove explained the ordinance and read it by title. Council- member Clise made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Clise made a motion that Ordinance No 2213 be adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 1:23 AM. ~ Mayor Attest: ~~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF NOVEMBER 19, 1990 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brent S shirley at 7: 00 PM on November 19, 1990, in the High School Auditorium of the Port Townsend High School. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, John Clise, Michael Kenna, Julie McCulloch and Sheila Westerman. Shortly after Roll Call, Councilmember Vern Jones arrived. Also present were Rick Sepler, Project Manager, Dave Robison, Staff :Planner and Michael Hildt, Director Planning and Building. OTHERS PRESENT Others present were Planning Commission Members Karen Erickson, Ron Kosec, Sally McDole, Jim Roberts and Lois Sherwood. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Shirley introduced the Councilmembers and Plannin9 Commission Members to the Public and explained the agenda. Cc>uncilmember Kenna acknowledged those who have worked on the Plan and stated the appreciation of the Council and Planning commission. Mr Sepler explained the Waterfront Plan and the process it has <Jone through to this point. Mayor shirley opened the hearing to the Public. 74 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF NOVEJIBER 19,1990, Cont. Kathryn Jenks was recognized and stated that s:tle likes the plan, and stated her concerns for protecting the integrity of the shoreline areas. Bob Boardman was recognized, thanked everyone for the Plan and stated his concerns about beach enhancement. David Valbracht was recognized and stated he was glad to see most of the things in the Plan and spoke in favor of the purc::hase of the Thomas oil property by the City, encouraged a "natural edge", discouraged a special sidewalk and encouraged windbreaks fer year-round usage of the area. Bernie Arthur was recognized, thanked everyone who has worked on the Plan and questioned "What and Who is the Plan for?". Donn Trethewey was recognized, thanked the committee for the work and stated his concerns that this may turn the city into an attraction instead of a town. Sheri Robison was recognized and spoke on behalf of the Board of the Port To~Tnsend Main Street Project thanking the committee for the hours worked on the Plan and commented on several sections of the Plan. Cal McCune was recognized and stated his plans for his buildir,g and his concerns about the Historic Preservation commission and an appeal procedure, the proposed ordinance and the Plan. James Inman was recognized and stated that some plan should be made but thH cost of this Plan is not it. Bonzo (James) DeLeo was recognized and stated his concerns against the plan and presented an infc,rmal petition with 37 signatures, 33 of which were against the purchase of the Thomas oil Property. Bud O'Meara was recognized and s1:ated that the city does not need any more parks and should not buy the Thomas oil Property. Craig Marley, representing the AmHrican Legion, was recognized and opposed acquisition of the American Legion building by the City. Philip Zerr, Commander of the American Legion, was recognized and stated opposition to acquisition of the building. Doug Lamy was recognized and spoke in favor of the Plan and mandatory design review. Mayor Shirley explained that the American Legion Building was for sale at the time the Plan was being formulated. Gary Kaiser was recognized, thanked everybody for the effort put into the Plan and stated his concerns that some of the assumptions in the Plan are not valid and not the will of the majority of the citizens. Frank D'Amore was recognized and stated that there was a plan ten years ago that was n01: adopted, the idea of a Plan is not new and stated his support of the current Plan even though not all of his concerns are met and ':here will probably be a new Urban Waterfront Plan in another ten years. Joshua Sage was recognized and commended the Committee who worked on the Plan and stated his concerns about density and tourism. Ann Scarborough was recognized and stated her concerns about th,~ clash between the newer residents and the conservatism of the old-time residents of the City and that all the items in the Plan cannot be implemented at once. Linda Chase was recognized and praised the process and the idea of something for everyone in the Plan and that this is only the beginning. Nora Petrich, speaking for the Point Hudson marine trades businesses, was recognized and appreciated the recognition of the community for the importance of marine trades and encouraged the purchase of the Thomas Oil property. David Hero was recognized and stated his support of the Plan, for a first right of refusal on the Legion Building, for the Boardwalk, and for the preservation of the Historic Buildings. Bud Kannenberg was recognized and stated that he appreciated thE! process that has taken place and that while he is not 10O% for 1:he Plan, he is for the Plan and is willing to pay his share for the purchase of the Thomas oil property. Charlie Boulay was recognized and stated his concerns for the economic base in Port Townsend, that he thinks the Plan is unrealistic, he enjoys the energy of tha city and that the costs should be considered. Charles Espey "as recognized and stated his support of the Plan, the purchase of the Thomas oil property, the Marine Trades in the Point Hudson area and no need to create anything new because the charm is alread~ here. Diane Hamm was recognized and stated her concern that the proposed walkway ends on the Kearney Street corner when that area should have a walkway now, especially up Washington Street. Ann Wendland was recognized and thanked the committee for allowing her to work with t I I 75 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF NOVEMBER 19,1990, Cont. I them on the Plan, for all that she has learned and that she feels that the spiri t of cooperation that produced the Plan is not evident at this meeting. Pamela Johns-Merryman was recognized and stated she is generally in favor of the Plan and that she has concerns about the waterwalk which she will address in writing and noted the difference in transportation and finances bet~!1een now and a hundred years ago in reference to the development of this area. Pete Raab was recognized and stated that, in his opinion, the Plan is to organize the Historic District in such a way that it is not distracted from. Robert Johnson was recognized and stated that what this Plan does is create a vision for the futur~a so that a hundred years down the road people will come to see what is here. Penny Odom was recognized and stated that the Plan is really about the "Maritime Heart" and "Sense of Place" for Port Towm;end now and in the future. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley thanked everyone for their time, interest and input and closed the hearing to the Public. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 8:58 PM. I M~ Attest: Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 20, 1990 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend I11let in regular session this Twentieth day of November, 1990, 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, Vern Jones, Michael Kenna, Julie McCulloch, Nornla Owsley, and Sheila Westerman. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, Public Works Director Robert Wheeler, and Michael Hildt, Director of Planning and Building. PUBLIC COMMENTS Margaret Caro and Greg Bennett were individually :recognized and expressed concern about the development of Townsend Meadows. I Joan Best was recognized and requested that the city council purchase the property for sale on 12th Avenue between safeway and the Kah Tai Lagoon for low income housing. She requested that the city install permanent buoys along the waterfront to protect the eel grass and suggested that when new water and s,ewer lines are installed, that power and communication cables be put underground. Virginia Wolf was recognized and thanked the City Council for their hard work and read a letter that she sent to the Governor opposing the development of the Chinese Gardens.