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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/05/1981 254 _---MIND~~S--OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 21, 1981 CONT. COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE THE LICENSING OF TEMPORARY ACTIVITIES BY CERTAIN NON PROFIT GROUPS ON PUBLIC WAYS AND AREAS. After a brief dÌLscussion, Councilmember Shirley made a motion tha1: the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously be voice vote. Ms. Spindor read the ordinance by title. Council- member Shriley made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1885 which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Mayor McClure announced that he will be declaring a clean-up week in May most likely, May 1-7, 1981. He also noted that small business week is in May. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:48 P.M. Ât~~~Æ . , OR ------ ATTEST: ~ ""-<>- ~ ~ . DEPUTY €LE~{- EASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 5, 1981 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 5th day of May, 1981, 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, Freida Imislund, Mike Kenna, James Parker, Brent Shirley, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City EngineE!r Roger French, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Smith made a motion to approve the minutes of April 21, 1981, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS.AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Arterial Street LEAA Grant Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer 1956 Transmission Line Replacement Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Payroll $46,637.47 3,979.06 2,751.16 947.18 4.63 1,032.00 2,275.60 15,641.06 2,344.38 5,186.24 1,275.18 24,744.42 I I I '255 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 5, 1981 Con't. Councilmember Shirley requested that approval be pos'tponed until later in the meetlng to allow him an opportunity to review the vouchers. COMMUNICATIONS I An Environmental checklist dated April 23, 1981 submitted by Joseph B.and D. Lynn Flemming, was copied for the Council on a short plat in the McIntyre Tract of the pettygrove Donation Claim. Mayor McClure referred thts to the Legislative/Environmental Comm- ittee. The Council received a letter dated April 23, 1981, from Erwin P. Jones, Jr. requesting that persuant to RCW 35.13.125, the Council set a date for a meeting with Mr. and Mrs. James A. :Shrout to indicate whether or not the City will accept the proposed annexation of the property known as Arcadia Farms. The letter included an Environmental Checklist on the proposal. Mr. Abraham explained that the meeting is held to let the proponent know whether or not the Council will consider accepting a petition. He indicated an environmental assessment should be made as soon as possible. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to hold the required meeting on June 16, 1981 during the regular council meeting which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove was instructed to notify Mr. Jones. Each Councilmember received a copy of a letter dated April 27, 1981 from Robert Tyson Henry to brief them on his views of the effect on the puget Sound of recent world events. I A letter dated April 28, 1981, from Brent Shirley, President of the Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce, was copied for the Council informing them that the Economic Development Committee opposes the proposed three-way land swap between the Port of Port Townsend, the City of Port Townsend, and Crown Zellerbach to the extent that it may restrict the use of all the Port's Kah Tai Lagoon property for park purposes only. The Council received a letter dated April 30, 1981, from Keith Eggen, State Aid Engineer for the Department of Transportation, providing information needed to prepare the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and emphasizing the importance of scheduling the various phases of the project development to reflect the City's anticipated project expenditures for each year. Each Councilmember received a letter dated May 4, 1981, from John J. and E.L. Kircher indicating that they are in favor of the three way land swap in the Kah Tai Lagoon. ANNOUNCEMENTS I Craig Dennis was recognized and requested that the Rhododendron Festival Committee be granted authority to license both non-profit groups and vendors from May 9th through May 17th as ,~stablished under Ordinance No. 1885. He indicated all groups and individuals would be required to contribute 10% of their gross to the committee. In addition, vendors would be required to pay $25 prior to the issuance of a license. Mr. Grove asked if any part of these funds will be returned to the City. Mr. Dennis said no. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Shirley made a motion that licensing authority be granted the the Rhododendron Festival Committee as authorized by Ordinance No. 1885 from May 9th through May 17, 1981, Citywide with the exception of the carnival which will be expected to purchase a Temporary Store License at $30 per day and pay the established cleaning deposit which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna requested a report from the committee at the conclusion of the festival with their comments and recommendations for future reference by the Council. Mr. Gary Hansen of Washington Timber Management Company was recog- nized and indicated he was present at the meeting to answer any 256 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 5, 1981 Cont. questions the Council might have about their proposal to cruise and appraise the timber on City owned land. He ind;icated the cost to the City would be approximately $5,000. Questions were posed as to the nature of their other clients and the value of the study when completed. Mr. Stacey Thompson was recognized and advised the Council of the fact that the Port Commission would like to eliminate vehicular traffic on the Port's property near the Kah Tai Lagoon. Councilmember Imislund expressed objection to the name of Coors, a beer distributor, appearing on the banners advertising the Rhod- odendron Festival.A representative from the festival committee on the Council indicated cost considerations influenced the decision to allow their name to appear. Mayor McClure read a proclamation encouraging all citizens to buy and wear Buddy Poppies sold by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He proclaimed May 10-16, 1981 as Small Business Week in Port Townsend. Mayor McClure announced that high school students particìpatìng in student government will attend the May 19th council meeting and with council permission sit with their counterpart during the meeting. Mayor McClure read the monthly report from Greg Martin, Park Superintendent, providing an update of recent work on the City Parks. A memorandum from Lowell Tiller of Crown Zellerbach was read to the Council by Mayor McClure summarizing a meeting in which the City was informed that Crown Zellerbach has applìed for a license to construct a hydro-electric generating plant on the Big Quil River. Councilmember Kenna explained that the costs are substantial to secure a permit of this type and may exceed $250,000. BILLS AND CLAIMS Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the bills and claims previously introduced be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative/Environmental-Councilmember;'Smith reported that a pre- liminary recommendation on the request from Lizzies Victorian Inn to expand has been copied for the rest of the Council, but additional work on parking is needed before the Council makes a final determination. Parks/Property/Preservation/Energy- RESOLUTION NO. 81-10 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THAT CERTAIN STREETS IN THE RAILROAD ADDITION AND EISENBEIS ADDITON ARE NOT OPEN TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC Councilmember Imislund reported that the committee is recommending passage of this resolution. Councilmember Parker indicated that the Police/License/Emergency Services Committee met with the Police Chief and City Attorney and find that this policy is not practical to enforce. Councilmember Imislund made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 81-10 which was seconded by Councilmember Smith. Mr. Stacey Thompson was recognized and explained that the reason for the Ports action was to protect the property and the people who might use it. He indicated a cooperative effort to restrict access would be more effective and requested assistance. After a brief discussion, the motion passed by voice vote. Councilmembers Parker and Shirley voted against the motion. tfE. City Engineer Roger French reported that~is in receipt of a new survey of the water transmission line from Lord's Lake. I I I 251 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY5l 1981 Cont. PUBLIC HEARING '. I Rezone Request No. 181-01 - Victor Coster- Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending that this request to rezone five lots in Block 277 of the Eisenbeis Additon and vacated 4th Street on the south side of Sims Way be from R-l to Commercial be denied. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to the public. Mr. Victor Coster was recognized and spoke in favor of his application indicating that commercial use is the only use compatible with the adjacent land uses. He distributed a map and summary of his pre- sentation to the council at this time. Mr. Jim Davis was recognizee and spoke in favor of the request pointing out that commercial use of this land would increase the tax base for the city and design can be controlled through the building permit process. Mr. Bill Lanburn was recognized and identified himself as an adjacent prop- erty owner in favor of the application. Mr. Syd Bates was recog- nized and spoke in favor of the request indicating residential use of this property would not be compatible with other adjacent uses. Ms. May Wilson was recognized and spoke in favor of this request indicating she lives in the immediate area and sees no alternative use except commercial. There being no further testimony, Mayor McClure closed the hearing to the audience and turned the request over to the Council for disposition. After a brief discussion Councilmember Smith made a motion to deny the request which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed by voice vote. Councilmember Parker voted against the motion. Mr. French was asked to write a letter of 'explanation to Mr. Coster. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1884 I AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $236,000. FROM THE KAH TAl LAGOON PARK FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Imislund made a motion that the second reading be considered the third and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1884 which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by roll call vote. NEW BUSINESS Variance Application No. 481-01-Clark and Associated for John Pickett and Condominium Application No. 1180-01 Jackson Street Associates-Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to conduct the public hearing on Variance Application No. 481-01 on June 2,1981 and the public hearing on Condominium Application No. 1180-01 on June 16, 1981, which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:22 P.M. 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