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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/05/1980 181 _MINU_T~~ Of~_,!,HE_~G.U~_~_:?~êê.J;9~_QLl\UGQST 5_,_l98Q_____--------- --- - - ---------------------------- --------------- The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 5th day of August, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Freida 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- Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Judy moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded to approve the minutes of July l5, 1980, as written and to dispense with the reading of them. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension Payroll 26,596.93 2,334.63 2,063.99 399.67 19 ,431. 53 4,2l5.7l l,282.64 24,338.38 and Relief I Councilmember Shirley inquired about uniform patches being purchased for animal control and why the City is paying application fees for a windmill. Mayor McClure explained that the patches can be used by all city employees and the application fees will be reimbursed from a grant. A motion was made by Councilmember Kenna and seconded by Councilmember Shirley that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds. It passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a letter dated June 3, 1980, from Cheryl L. Bergner, Assis- tant Secretary of the Water Works Certification Board reporting that a certifi- cate of compentency is being issued to Larry Grewell as a Water Distribution Specialist 1. The Council received a letter dated July l5, 1980, from Bud Leufkens, Secretary Olympic Peninsula Building Trades Subcommittee of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry inviting the Council to a seminar July 28, 1980. The Mayor reported that several attended the meeting representing the City. I A letter dated July 23, 1980, was received by the Council from Charles Marsh, Chairman of the Housing Authority of Jefferson County expressing concern about the proposed 24 unit apartment house on Sheridan and recommending against the location. Mayor McClure referred this to the hearing scheduled for August 19, 1980. A petition dated July 24, 1980, initiated by David and Cindy Marshall and signed by four others was submitted to the Council requesting that they be permitted to construct a waterline for connection to the City system outside of town in the South Port Townsend Plat to be maintained by the City. Mayor McClure referred the request to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. The Council received a copy of a note and check from Mrs. George J. ~Cotton who offered a conditional gift of $100.00 to the City for an Office of Crime Preven- tion. Councilmember Judy made a motion to accept the donation which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. A letter dated July 28, 1980, from Charles W. Lean, Assistant A.ttorney General was written to the Council advising them that in his opinion that potential- significant adverse impacts upon historic sites can be a basis for designating an environmentally sensitive area and that SEPA compliance is required before 182 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 5, 1980 (cant.) --- ---- -----------------------~-------------~----------- ------ - --- demolition of any structure listed on the national historic register. He explain- ed that this was a personal opinion and not an official opinion of the office of the Attorney General. The Council received a letter dated July 30, 1980, from David Goldsmith, Director of Planning for Jefferson County requesting clarification as to the provision of water in the primary service area and specifically the Berg Short Plat. Mayor McClure referred this to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. A letter dated July 30, 1980, from Lester Bumgarner Jr. was copied for the Council requesting that the City increase it's mileage reimbursement from l5ç per mile to 25ç or 30ç per mile. Mayor McClure referred this to the Finance Committee for a recommendation. The Council received a petition for side-sewer contractor's license dated July 28, 1980, from J. T. Trask Construction Co. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to grant the license which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Frank Smith was recognized and expressed his opposition to the establishment of an environmentally sensitive area for the purposes of historical preservation. He indicated the :condition of the area would decline rather than improve as a result of the requirements because of the difficulty of defining victorian archi- tecture. city Attorney Glenn Abraham announced that he would not be present at the next City Council meeting. Mayor McClure proposed that the next City Council meeting be held in the Marine Park Community Building in order to allow handicapped people to attend. Mr. Abra- ham explained that the Council meeting place must be advertised at least ten days ahead. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the regular meeting held September 2, 1980, be held in the Marine Park Community Building which ~as seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative/Environmental - Councilmember Smith reported that the committee has reconsidered their position on the Merril Sather and Edith Hansen environmental checklist and recommends that the rezone application connected to a 24 unit apart- ment complex does provide grounds for requesting an environmental impact state- ment. Councilmember Smith made.a motion that a positive declaration be made on this application which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Shirley- responded to a letter from the Mayor dated July l5, 1980, advising the Council of the Mayor's position on the Safeway building permit and requesting that the Council review the zoning ordinance and building code to pro- vide supervisorial authority over the City Engineer. Councilmernber Shirley in- dicated that the Council is satisfied with the City Engineer being answerable to the City Council body and chastized the Mayor for interpreting law and contact- ing Safeway in behalf of the City without authorization from the City Council. Councilmember Smith asked whose opinion was represented by his statement. Coun- cilmember Parker indicated it was a majority of the Council. Councilmernber Judy and Ciprioti indicated the statement represented their views at least in part. CouncilmemberKenna asked for an opinion of the Council regarding a special meet- ing with representatives from Safeway to discuss the construction of their store and intentions towards a perimeter park around the Kah Tai Lagoon. Mayor McClure requested an opportunity to prepare a response to the statements of Councilmember Shirley. After a brief discussion on the merits of having a special meeting, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to set a special meeting September 9, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers and authorized the Mayor to invite officials from Safeway to discuss architectural and building construction, traffic access, landscaping, and a perimeter park around Kah Tai Lagoon, with the Council which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. A brief discussion followed as to who has administrative authority over the City Engineer, the degree of clarity within the zoning ordinance, and what implications were contained in Councilmember Shirley's statement. The Clerk was asked to make a transcript of Mr. Shirley's statement. I I I 183 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 5, 1980 (cont.) - -- -- - ------- ----------- - ----------------- ------------ --- -- ~ - - -- ----- -- h____h- -----------u-------------- -- ------- --------------------------- - -. Ms. Mary Middleton was recognized from the audience and expressed her opinion that the City should have requested an environmental impact statement when Safe- way was required to renew their building permit. She suggested that the City call in a second opinion of another attorney. The Mayor indicated that he would like this discussion continued at a future meeting. I Traffic Light - Councilmember Shirley asked for a statis report on the traffic light at the corner of Water Street and Taylor Street. Mayor McClure reported that the equipment is malfunctioning and it will be on blinking yellow until such time as it is repaired by the state. Councilmember Shirley asked if the light will be used in a normal manner. Mayor McClure indicated the use of this light is determined by the Police Chief if traffic warrants. Ambulance Services - Councilmember Shirley asked for a report on the ambulance services being rendered. Mayor McClure reported that meetings are being held with the County Commissioners and others to establish permanent service. Mean- while the Fire Departments are responding. He indicated a temporary flat fee of $50.00 has been established and billing will be sent out. Retirement Board - Councilmember Ciprioti reported that John Doubek has applied for disability retirement and been granted retirement by the local board. His request has now been turned over to the state. The effective date is August 3l, 1980. PUBLIC HEARING I Proposed- Use Hearing for Federal Shared Revenue - Mr.Grove explained that this hearing has been established to receive public testimony as to possible changes to the 1980 budget for Federal Shared Revenue. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to receive public testimony. Ms. Lois Flury was recognized and requested that the Council appropriate $500.00 to cover the cost of apprasial of property a~ round Kah Tai Lagoon as part of a grant application to the inte:cagency committee for outdoor recreation. There being no further testimony offered, Mayor McClure closed the hearing. Mr. Grove announced that copies of the proposed budget changes would be available to the public on Friday, August l5, 1980, and a budget hearing previously set would be held August 19, 1980. Variance Application No. 8006-0l - James Franken - Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this application to exceed the 30 feet height limit by six feet on the portion of a roof at l607 Admiralty Ave. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to the public. Mr. James Franken was recognized and spoke in favor of his application indicating that it will not block the view of any other property and will be in keeping with the victorian theme of Port Townsend. There being no further testimony, Mayor McClure closE~d the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council finds affirmatively with re- gard to findings one through seven of Section 6.l0 of Ordinance l625 and that the variance be granted as requested provided that the variance expires with the building permit of the house currently under construction which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Street Vacation Application No. 8005-02 - Christopher and Shannon Africa - Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending that the Council deny this application to vacate Rosewood Street between "Q" StrE~et and the deadend created by the boundry line between the Cherry Park and Pettygrove 2nd Addition. The Planning Commission suggested that the Council endorse the qranting of a l5 foot by l5 foot easement on the street northeast of the corner of lot 24, Petty- grove 2nd Addition to be located as directed by the City Street Superintendent. Mayor McClure opened the meeting to receive public testimony. r1r. Christopher Africa was recognized and explained that puget Power needs a piece of grounq to place a concrete pad and transformer. The location on his property they wish to use would require the removal of a choice stand of trees. The vacation is sought in order to allow Puget Power to locate the pad in the vacated area. He indicat- ed he concurred with the recommendation of the Planning Commission as an alter- native. There being no further testimony, Mayor McClure closed the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Coun- cilmember Kenna made a motion to deny the applciation in that i1: fails to meet the review criteria set forth in Section 5.20 of City Ordinance No. l802 and that the Council endorse the granting of a l5 foot by l5 foot easement on the street northeast of the corner of lot 24, Pettygrove 2nd Addition, such easement to be located as directed by the City Street Superintendent which was seconded by Coun- cilmember Parker and passed unanimously by voice vote. 184 ---- ----- -------------- ___._n______- U ---- __n__- ----- --- u- -- ---- --__n-_------ --- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 5, 1980 (cont.) NEW BUSINESS An Ordinance Establishing an Environmentally Sensitive Area - Councilmember Smith made a motion to conduct a public hearing on this proposed Ordinance at the regu- lar meeting September l6, 1980, which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund. Councilmember Shirley expressed his opinion that there is no sense to conduct a public hearing on the proposed Ordinance in its present form. The motion passed by roll call vote with four Counéilmembers voting in the affirmative. Council- members Shirley, Parker, and Judy voted against the motion. Conditional Use Permit Application No. 8007-0l and Variance Application No. 8007- 02 - City of Port Townsend - Councilmember Kenna made a motion to conduct a public hearing on these applications September 2, 1980, which was seconded by Council- member Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. I ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. ATTEST: ~ J~~~ CLERK-TREASURER I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 19, 1980 The City Council of the city of Port Townsend met in regular session this 19th day of August, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambe~s of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Freida Imislund, Mike Kenna, Brent Shirley, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Engineer Roger French and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Imislund moved and Councilmember Smith seconded to approve the min- utes of August 5, 1980, as written and to dispense with the reading of them. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS I The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Park Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental 965.4l 2,5l3.39 20.82 200.00 716.06 l4, 031. 94 A motion was made by Councilmember Shirley and seconded by Councilmbmer Kenna that the bills and claims be paid from the proper fùnds. It passed unanimously by voice vote.