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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/16/1980 193 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 2, 1980 (cont.) -- -- ------- ---------------------- ------------- -- - n____-_- a neighborhood meeting at his home the following night about the levy. RESOLUTION 80-17 A RESOLUTION FIXING THE AMOUNT OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR AUTOMOBILE TRAVEL BY CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. I Mr. Grove read the resolution by title. Councilmember Judy moved and Councilmem- ber Ciprioti seconded that the resolution be adopted which passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION 80-18 A RESOLUTION FIXING FEES FOR AMBULANCE OR AID CAR SERVICE. Mr. Grove read the resolution by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 80-l8 which was seconded by Councilmember ,Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Parker explained that the City will need to improve the service by providing an additional vehicle and additional men. Rezone Application No. 8005-01 - Jefferson County Hospital - Councilmember Kenna made a motìon to set the public hearing on this application for October 7, 1980, which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Variance Application No. 8006-04 - Muriel Valley - Councilmembe:~ Ciprioti made a motion that the public hearing on this application be held on October 7, 1980, which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed unanimousl'l by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M. I ATTEST: ---- jJ~~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 16, 1980 I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 16th day of September, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers 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- Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Judy moved and Councilmember Imislund seconded to approve the min-. utes of September -2, 1980, as written and to dispense with the reading of them. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. 194 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 16, 1980 (cont. ) --- ---~---------- ---------~------------------------ --- BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Park Arterial Street Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental 2,654.32 2,730.46 12.20 4,046.75 955.75 lO,328.0l 2,430.24 I After a brief discussion, ä motion was made by Councilmember Judy 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 petition dated September 3, 1980, with l5 signatures re- questing that street signs be installed at the intersections of San Juan and Lopez Avenue, Lopez and West "U" Street, and West"U" Street and San Juan. Mayor McClure refered this petition to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. A petition dated September 4, 1980, with 32 signatures was copied for the Council requesting that the Council reject the rezone application for property located at 335 Sheridan Avenue for a real estate office because of traffic problems, lack of control over the use, and a desire to maintain the residential nature of the neighborhood. It was indicated that the hearing will be held later and the correspondence pretaining to it should be held until the hearing. A letter dated September 6, 1980, to Mayor McClure was from Kermit Whitney requesting that the Council reject for a house at 335 Sheridan because it will add to the detract from the beauty of the area. The Council received a letter dated September 7, 1980, from Mr. and Mrs. J. Wal- ter Johnson opposing the rezone application for the property at 335 Sheridan because of their desire to retain the residential nature of their neighborhood, parking and traffic problems. copied for the Council the rezone application traffic problems and I The Council received a letter dated September 9, 1980, from Peter Simpson ex- pressing his opinion that people who own historic Port Townsend buildings have a right to do whatever they please with these structures indicating that an ordinance telling owners what they can do would be of value. He urged the City to appoint a small but representative committee to study the matter. It was indicated that this would be the subject of a public hearing later in this meet- ing. A copy of a letter from Ivar Haglund to Mayor McClure dated September 9, 1980, was made for the Council praising puget Sound Clams. A letter dated September 9, 1980, from Cecil Hall, waS copied for the Council objecting to the location of the Mayor's garage. It was indicated that Mr. Hall built his garage in 1976 rather than 1952 as indicated in his letter. Mayor McClure referred this letter to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. The Council received a letter dated September 9, 1980, from W. Bennett Wiley opposing the rezone of 335 Sheridan because of the already bad traffic and park- ing problem. I A letter dated September 6, 1980, from Carla and Peter Schuck was copied for the Council opposing the rezone of 335 Sheridan Avenue. Dee Bruckmann, Chairperson of the Port Townsend Arts Commission wrote a letter dated September lO, 1980, to the City Council requesting that the City Council take whatever measures they deem most suitable to encourage the preservation of those structures important to Port Townsend's architectural heritage. The Council received a letter dated September ll, 1980, from David Wilbur of the Energy Resource Commission recommending that the City approve the siting of the Wind Energy Project cooperatively with the Port of Port Townsend at the Boat Haven. Mr. French indicated that since the Elks have turned down the pre- vious planned location and the Port of Port Townsend has made an application and paid the fees to allow the application to be considered for property within the area of the Boat Haven, he would recommend that the City Council plan to 195 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 16,1980 (cont.) ------- conduct a public hearing on application for Variance and Conditional Use Permit application at the next Council meeting October 7, 1980, becaw3e time is of the essence. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. I A petition dated September 12, natures requesting that in the Park Plan, no private property consent. 1980, was copied for the Council with seven sig- event that the City Council adopts the Kah Tai be condemned for City use without the owner's A letter dated September 15, 1980, from Fred Peil, Assistant Secretary for Marine Transportation, to Mayor McClure was copied for the Council indicating that ferry service will be improved to the extent traffic demands for full daily schedules and budgetary constraints will allow. The Council received a letter dated September 15, 1980, from Rennie__Be:¡;-gstrozr¡, President of the Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce stating that the Chamber is opposed to the establishment of an environmentally sensitive area within the City because it would cause undo economic hardship on those property owners who wish to build within our City. It was indicated that a hearing will be held later in the meeting on this subject. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor McClure announced the appointment of Russ Mohoney to the Park Board. He further indicated that the City Hall would be open for the Victorian Homes Tour requesting that the Councilmembers volunteer to assist in manning the facility. COMMITTEE REPORTS I Legislative/Environmental - Councilmember Smith reported that the Committee is requesting that after the public hearing on the ordinance establishing an environ- mentally sensitive area, the draft be returned to committee without a vote. Parks/Property/ Preservation - Councilmember Imislund indicated that the Committee would have a report when the Draft Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan is considered under old business. Fire/Light/Sanitation - Councilmember Ciprioti reported that thE! State will be studying the intersection at Thomas and Sims Way for lighting and traffic pattern and at a later date will study the corner of Sheridan and Sims Way once the open- ing of the new store is past. He reported that the Committee iE- recommending that a street light be placed at the corner of Reed and Madison Streets. He made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously by voice vote. Water/Sewer/Street - Councilmember Kenna reported that the Committee is preparing some further clarification to the resolution controlling water service connections PUBLIC HEARING I An Ordinance Establishing an Environmentally Sensitive Area - Mr. Grove explained that the Council has advertised to accept public comment on a proposed ordinance establishing an environmentally sensitive area under the State Environmental Policy Act and adopting standards for the purpose of architectur~l review for Historic Preservation. It was explained that Councilmember Smith has recommend- ed some modifications to the proposed draft. Mayor McClure open,~d the hearing to the audience to receive testimony. Mr. Rennie Bergstrom was recognized and spoke against the proposed draft reading the letter from the Ch~nber of Commerce which he had written. Mr. Frank Smith was recognized and testified against the proposed ordinance even with the modifications proposed by Councilmember Smith because it is not necessary because the present ordinances provide sufficient control. Mr. David Gooding was recognized and testified against the ordinance because he felt it would become a tool to keep small contractors from building in Port Townsend, it would reduce the selling price of downtown property, and increase the value of exsisting structures which will drive up rent in the area, and cause the present downtown business to seek other locations. The time delays will cost money. Mr. Forrest Aldrich was recognized and spoke aqainst the ordi- nance and against any delay in the Council's vote on the matter because it will dampen the impact of the testimony offered. Mr. Ken Huet was recognized and asked if the Council will be required to conduct another hearing if the ordinance is modified before it is considered for a vote. Mr. Nick Papritz was recognized and asked that Mr. Huet's question be answered before the hearinq is closed to 196 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER l6, 1980 (cont.) ---n --- ----------- -------------- ----- -- - ----------- ---------______H- the public. Councilmember Smith explained her proposal comparing it to the original draft. Ms. Barbara Bogart was recognized and expressed her dissatis- faction with the procedure being proposed. Mr. Cal McCune was recognized and spoke against the proposal because of the added red tape. He indicated that many of the structures downtown are not structurally sound and worth saving. There being no further testimony, Mayor McClure closed the hearing to the audi- ence and turned the proposal over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Smith made a motion to return the proposal to committee which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund but was- withdrawn after three spoke against the motion. Councilmember Smith made a motion to deny the ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. I OLD BUSINESS Draft Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan - Mr. Grove indicated that this matter was tabled at the last meeting to be reconsidered at this meeting. Coun- cilmember Shirley asked for a report on the meeting the Park Board was to have had with the property owners around the Kah Tai Lagoon. Ms. Lois Flury reported that the meeting was held and was chaired by Frank Ferrel. Mr. Ferrel was re- cognized and reported that concern was expressed about condemnation, dead end streets in the area, and communication between the Park Board and the property owners. He indicated that the property owners would like the City to include a statement that would wave thèir right to condemn the property around the Lagoon. Another property owner was willing to sell his land in exchange for a lifetime lease. The letter introduced in communications was read at this time. Lois Flury reported that the tax advantage of giving the land to the City was explain- ed to the property owners. She explained that matching funds can be met with the land Mr. Carroll gave if the Port of Port Townsend endorsed the grant application. Mr. Stacey Thompson, Chairman of the Port of Port Townsend Port Commissioners, was recognized and reported that the Port Commissioners are willing to co-spon- sor the Kah Tai Park to the extent of contributing its H. J. Carroll property. Councilmember Imislund reported that the Parks/Property/Preservation Committee has unanimously recommended that the Council approve the draft in concept. She made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti. After a brief discussion about the size of the Kah Tai Park and the purpose of the Comprehensive Plan being explained by the City Attorney, the motion passed by roll call vote with five Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmem- bers Parker and Shirley voted against the motion. I NEW BUSINESS Kah Tai Lagoon Landscaping - Councilmember Judy reported that he received a letter dated August 29, 1980, from Safeway Stores Incorporated, J. J. Carroll, III, Property Manager which all Councilmembers have read indicating that Safe- way has made a commitment to work with the City on preserving and enhancing the Lagoon area. The letter indicated that Safeway stands ready to discuss this thoroughly with authorized representatives of the City. Councilmember Judy asked if the Council wants to set up a meeting. After a brief discussion, Mr. Yount of the Port of Port Townsend was recognized and asked that the Port be included in any discussions held with Safeway as an adjacent property owner. Mr. French asked the Port Commission President Stacey Thompson if the Port had any plans to reapply for a planned unit development on their property near the lagoon. Mr. Thompson said no, but indicated they would be willing to ex- change the land with the City for a peice of ground that would be more suitable for their purposes. Councilmember Shirlèy and Ciprioti expressed a desire that the request for a meeting be tabled until something specific is planned for the area. I ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M. /" fkvJ ~-- ~~ ATTEST: Clerk-Treasurer