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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/17/1980 171 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE p, 1980 ---- --- -- --,-----------------,------------------------' The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 17th day of June, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Bar- ney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker, and Elizabeth Smith. Councilmenilier Shirley arriv- ed later in the meeting. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Engineer Roger French, and City Clerk-Treasu~er David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the minutes of June 3, 1980"as writ- ten and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by vòice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Park Federal Shared Revenue Water-Sewer Equipment Rental 2,390.53 3,164.36 60.05 7,341. 63 923.22 1,548.41 I Councilmember Parker made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a petition dated June 5,1980, with twenty eight signatures requesting that the City investigate the need for sewer service to Seaview Estates and Fowler's Park. Mayor McClure referred this to the Water/Sewer/Street Commit- tee. A letter from David Goldsmith, Jefferson County Planning Director, dated June 9, 1980, was received by the Council,: requesting that the Council mòdify their posi- tion on the sale of water taps outside of the City limits as presently established by Resolution No. 80-07. Mayor McClure referred this to the Wa"ter/Sewer/Street Committee. I Mr. Bob Henderson, President of the Board of Directors for the K~y City Players, Inc. wrote a letter to the Council dated June 10,1980, urging the City Council to exercise restraint before making any long range final decision on the alloca- tion of the Hotel/Motel "Tax pointing out that the City needs a performing arts center. Mayor McClure reported that the Finance Committee has :reviewed this request and is continuing to meet on the subject. The Council received a letter dated June 10,1980, from L. E. S"trong requesting renewal of the Conditional Use Permit he received to operate a boutique and office space at 224 and 230 Quincy Street. Councilmember Smith asked if a fire lane could be required as an additional condition to the permit. Mr. Abraham indicated it would be possible. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the permit be contin- ued for another year which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unani'- mously. A letter dated June 13, 1980, from Lois Flury, Chairperson of the Park Board, was received by the Council requesting that the Council pass a resolution authorizing the City to apply for matching funds to acquire privately owned land in the Kah Tai Lagoon area. Mr. Frank Ferrel and Ms. Lois Flury were recolJnized and expand- ed upon their request explaining that the deadline for application is July 1,1980 RESOLUTION NO. 80-13 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR AN OUTDOOR RECREATION PROJECT TO THE INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION AS PROVIDED BY THE MARINE RECREATION LAND ACT. 172 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 17,1980 (cont.) -------- Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 80-13 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Peter Badame was recognized and reported to the Council that the Mayor and County Commissioners will be meeting at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 24, 1980, in the City Hall Council Chambers to decide whether or not to form a Public Trans- portation Benefit Area. At that time they will determine the boundaries. He informed the Council that the City will have 60 days to decide whether to remain involved or withdraw. A brief discussion ensued on possible bus routing. Mayor McClure asked for a decision from the Council on the appointments of Alex Fowler and Greg Wright to the Energy Resource Commission. Councilmember Imislund made a motion to approve the appointments which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Mayor McClure reported that the foot passenger ferry between Port Townsend and Edmonds will not be running this weekend due to difficulties in securing perma- nent moorage and the necessary paperwork. He notified the Council that he has requested the State Ferry System manage the run on a lease basis. Mayor McClure announced that the City was presented with a certificate that de- signated the City of Port Townsend as a National Historic Landmark. COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative/Environmental - Councilmember Smith reported that the committee is recommending that a final declarátion of non-significance be issued on the plan- ned unit development entitled Bayview Manor, a 24 unit apartment complex on Sher- idan near the hospital. She made a motion tothat effect which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. Water/Sewer/Street - Councilmember Kenna reported that the committee is working on an update of the Comprehensive Plan for the water system and Mr. Al Bettis will be available to meet with the Committee and Mayor on Tuesday, June 24th. I City Engineer Roger French was asked by Councilmember Ciprioti to report on the status of the conditional use permit issued for the Griffith House. Mr. French explained that a letter was written to John Gorham requesting that he be present at this meeting to show cause why his permit should not be revoked. He explain- ed that Mr. Gorham has recently sold the house to David Hill who was present. Mr. Hill was recognized and reported that he received the letter on June 15,1980 and has since destroyed all brochures which indicated the house has four bedrooms to rent. He brought an estimate and inspection report regarding the electrical wiring. He reported that the wiring imptòvements would be made within the next 30 days. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to sus- pend the permit for a period of 30 days to allow time for the owner to make the necessary repairs to the wiring subject to approval by the City Engineer after the report is made by the State Electrical Inspector. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Judy. It was explained that the intent of the motion is to allow Mr. French to reinstate the permit without further action on the part of the City Council. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Youth/Senior Citizen/Human Affairs - Councilmember Shirley reported that the Po- lice Department will be sponsoring a bicycle race in July in conjuction with the Rhody Festival Committee sponsored race. PUBLIC HEARING I Planned Unit Development Application No. 7903-04 - Lakeside Industries - Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission has recommended that the application not be approved to construct 162 rental mobile home spaces on approximately 32.9 acres abutting McPherson Road at 9th Street. He explained that the Council has received a five page letter from the Commission with an item-by-item analysis of those elements of the application which are considered to be in conflict with Ordinance 1625. He further reported that the applicant has asked for the hear~ ing to be continued to the~,next regular Council meeting to allow them time to respond to the analysis of the Planning Commission. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to receive public comment. Mr. Stephen Hayden was recognized and asked if the public would be given a chance to comment after the Council has heard from Lakèside Industries. Mayor McClure indicated they would. There being no 173 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 17,1980 (cont:.) - -- " --, --~---------------- -----------------,--,----,--- ---- h______---- --- - ----- ---'--------- --, further testimony, Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to continue the hearing until the regular meeting July 1,1980, whicþ was seèonded by Councilmember Smith and passed unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS I RESOLUTION NO. 80-14 A RESOLUTION REVISING THE 1980 THROUGH 1986 SIX YEAR COMPREHENSIVE STREET PROGRAM. Mr. Grove explained that this Resolution is necessary in order for emergency im- provements to be made with Arterial Street Fund Gasoline Tax. ~lr. Hawleyexplain- ed the approval will cover the 1980 road oiling program. After a brief discus-' sion, 'Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to adopt Resolution 80-14 which was seèonded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. 1981 through 1987 Comprehensive Street Program - Councilmember F:enna made a motion to conduct a public hearing July 1,1980, on the 1981 through 1987 Comprehensive Street Program which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and pass:ed unanimously by voice vote. AUIDIENCE PARTICIPATION Ed McMinn was recognized and requested that he have an opportunity to meet with the Water Committee tågether with the County Commissioners and representatives from the Public Utility District to discuss water service outside the City limits on Hastings Road. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business to come before the Council at' this tiÍIle:,Mayor McClure' 'declared the meeting adjourned at 8: 57 P.M. í&W~ ~~ ATTEST: CLERK-TREASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 1, 1980 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 1st day of July, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Bar- ney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL I Councilmember present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker, Brent Shirley, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Engineer Roger French and City Clerk-Trea- surer David Grove. . MINUTES Councilmember Imislund moved and Councilmember Judy seconded to approve the min~' utes of June 17,1980, as written and to dispense with the reading of them. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.