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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/19/1981 258 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 19, 1981 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 19th 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, Dale Judy and Elizabeth-Smith. Also pr~sent were City Attorh"ey -cß.enn Abraham, Ci.ty Engineer Roger French, and City Clerk Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Shirley made a motion to approve the minutes of May 5, 1981, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Park Federal Shared Revenue Appropriate Technology Grant Water/Sewer Equipment Rental 1956 Transmission Line Replacement $1,131. 81 2,521. 81 104.08 27.85 120.02 2,875.50 19,814.46 2,544.00 Councilmember Judy made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper'-funds which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a letter dated May 10, 1981, from Ron and Rose Sikes expressing support of the Park Board's proposal to acquire P.U.D. Lands adjacent to Kah Tai Lagoon and barring motor vehicle traffic along the perimeter of the lagoon. A letter dated May 7, 1981, from Terry Loughran, Director of the Olympic Area Agency on Aging, was copied for the Council, requesting a response from the Mayor and Council on a petition by the Gray's Harbor County Board of Commissioners requesting that the Washington State Bureau of Aging designate Gray's Harbor County as a new Planning and Service Area. The present Planning and Service Area includes Clallam, Jefferson, Gray's Harbor, and Pacific Counties. Because only one copy of the voluminous attachment was sent, it was held on file. The Council received a petition on May 15, 1981, with 18 signatures in support of the expansion of Lizzie's Victorian Inn. Attached to the petition was a letter dated April 22, 1981, from Carol and James Toyne and a letter dated April 23, 1981, from Dorothy Hoglan in support of the proposal. Mayor McClure referred this to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. Councilmember Smith indicated a committee report would be made on this. A draft resolution authorizing the Mayor to dispense with advertisement and competitive bidding within certain limits and establishing procedure for securing quotations was copied for the Council. After a brief discussion, Mayor McClure referred this to the Finance ComriÜ t tee. Mayor McClure informed the Council that the well pump at the Water Treatment Plant needs to be replaced as soon as possible. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Parker made a motion to authorize a call for bids to be opened June 16, 1981, which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I . ~r-(.9 . ¡Qû . MINUT.E.s~OF TJiE---RE.GULAR-SESS-IÜN_OF-MAY' 19 l 1981 Con t . ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor McClure announced the appointment of David L. Bertram to the Energy Resource Commission. I Mayor McClure reported that the Council, the Clerk-Treasurer and he met with the Library Board on May 18, 1981, to learn of their goals and needs in the future. He notèd that the previous Library Board desired to have a liason from the City Couñcil. He asked for a volunteer from the Council without success. Mayor McClure reported on the bankrobbery and shoplifting exercise recently completed to train city personnel and improve community awareness in an effort to save lives. COMMITTEE REPORTS I Legislative/Environmental- Councilmember Smith reported that the committee met with Mr. and Mrs. Flemming on their proposed short plat and are recommending that a proposed negative declaration be made. She made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously b¥ voice vote. She reported that the committee met with Thelma Scudi on the proposed increase in the number of rooms for Lizzie's Victorian Inn. She indicated that the only thing left to resolve was the establishment of off street parking. A proposal was copied for the Council and discussed at this time. It was indicated that the plan provides for 6 parking spaces and with permission for eight rooms being requested. Mr. French explained that a variance would be required because the ordinance requires one off street parking space for each room or unit. Mrs. Scudi was recognized and explain- ed that there is adequate parking along Pierce Streei: to compensate for the two missing off street spaces. Mayor McClure asked it a variance could be granted as a condition of the Conditional Use Permit and Mr. Abraham said no. It was noted that the present permit has no parking requirements. After a brief discussion, it was determined that additional parking could be placE~d in the carriage house. Councilmember Smith made a motion that the Conditional Use Permit be approved for one year and be made trans- ferable for the number of units in use up to eight provided: (1) That they meet the standards established by thE~ State Fire Marshall; (2) That the accompanying off street parking spaces are establish~ ed prior to use of the units as proposed in the plan sub- mitted; (3) That there is a manager residing in the building when it is in use as a Bed and Breakfast facility which was seconded by Councilmember Parker. The ensuing discussion revE~aled that with a resident manager, there would only be seven units available in the main structure and the eighth unit would be developed in the carriage house. It was noted that dual use of the carriage house was being proposed and that the zoning ordinance might be violated if the use of the carriage house were modified. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Smith modified her motion t:o allow a maximum of seven units in the main structure which was agreed to by Councilmember Parker who seconded the original mot:ion. Council- member Kenna suggested to Ms. Scudi that she apply for a variance on the carriage house and allow the Council to consider that sep- arately. After further explanation, Ms. Scudi indicated that she would accept a permit for seven rooms. The motion passed unanimous- ly by voice vote. I Water/Sewer/Street-Councilmember Kenna made a report about the Transmountain pipeline proposal which was the subject: of a meeting with the Jefferson County Planning Department. Concerns ieported were crossinga of the main waterline and locations above City Lake. He indicated that a resolution will be prepared expressing their concerns for consideration by the entire Council. . Parks/Property/Preservation/Energy-Councilmember Shir~èy expressed his desire that the Park Board refrain from any further contact with the Public utility District regarding use of the~r property 260 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 19,1981 Cont. for a park because of the desire expressed by the Kah Tai Care Center to expand in that direction. Councilmember Parker indicated he would like to see the Council go on record in support of the desire expressed by the Kah Tai Care Center to expand their facilities. Mr. Loge from the Kah Tai Care Center was recognized and explained they they need to expand and have prepared an offer to submit to the Public Utility District. He indicated that he understood that part of this area might be environmentally sensitive, but felt that they could cooperate in retaining concerned areas in their present state. Councilmember Smith indicated that she feLt no action was necessary at this time since no action has been taken. Council- member Imislund requested that the Park/Property/Preservation/ Energy Committee have an opportunity to meet and consider this suggestion. Councilmember Shirley indicated that it was his understanding that the Public Untility District felt that both the interest of the care center and the Park Board could' be met by dividing the land. Councilmember Shirley made a motion that the Council instruct the Park Board to discontinue any further discussion on the Public Utility property until directed to do so by the City Council which was seconded by Councilmember Parker. Councilmember Kenna expressed concern about stifling communication. He recommended that the Parks/Property/Preservation/Energy Committee stay in touch with the parties involved so that the Council can remain informed. Councilmember Shirley agreed to add to his motion a~statement that the Parks/Property/Preservation/Energy Committee will be the communication link with the City Council. After a brief discussion, the moti'on passed by voice vote. Councilmember Smith and Imislund voted against the motion. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:08 P.M. MAYOR ATTEST: JwJ. ~ CLER -TREASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 2, 1981 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 2nd day of June, 1981, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at rollcall were: Joseph Ciprioti, Fr~ida 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-~reasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Kenna recommended that a note of clarification be made on the first paragraph on page 260 to indicate the Park Committee as a liason between the Public utility District, the Kah Tai Care Center and the City Council. He then made a motion to apprcve the minutes as amended and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I ,