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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/21/1981 276 MINTUES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 7, 1981 Cant. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. It was explained that the budget is to cover the grant for the Youth conservation Corp covered by the contract approved under Resolution No. 81-14. six Year Street Plan-Councilmember Imislund made a motion to conduct a public hearing to update the Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan on August 4, 1981, which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously be voice vote. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M. ATTEST: JW (t ;¿~ CITY CLERK-TREASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 21,1981 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 21st day of July, 1981, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. I ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, James Parker, Brent Shirley, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, and Deputy City Clerk-Treasurer Verna Spindor. MINUTES Counilmember Judy moved and Councilmember Imislund seconded to approve the minutes of July 7, 1981, 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 $ 4,346.38 2,498.60 9.96 41. 57 20,975.40 3,798.27 I A motion was made by Councilmember Shirley and seconded by Council- member Judy that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds. It passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS A communication dated June 29, 1981 has been received from the Office of Financial Management in Olympia listing the official population for cities, towns, and counties in the State of Washing- ton. Port Townsend is listed as having a population of 6,160. Councilmember Smith made a note that it has been the aim according to the survey for 1% growth per year. This figure came out 1.89%. 277 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 21, 1981 Cont. Mathew C. Jacobs made a request dated July 5, 1981 for renewal of the Conditional Use Permit for the Quimper Inn. Motion was made by Councilmember Smith which was seconded by Councilmember Parker that the permit be renewed for one year to.July 7, 1982. This passed unanimously by voice vote. I 9 signatures with one name in verbal agreement are on a petition received July 17, 1981 urging the Council to pass a resolution providing a seventy-five foot setback from the bluff edge between Van Buren and Benton Streets. Mayor McClure referred this to the Legislative/Environmental committee and asked that copies of the petition be sent to the Planning Commission. A petition has been received today signed by 59 citizens o~posing the proposed use of Block 66, Hastings 1st Addition of the City of Port Townsend for the building of a jail house. ~~his land is commonly known as the recreation field bounded by Washington, Cass, Jefferson and Walker Streets. The Mayor announced that he will take this petition to the Community Committee and sub-committee for the site location committee on which he serves. Councilmember Smith moved which was seconded by Councilmember Parker that a resolution be drafted by David Grove or Glenn Abraham based on this petition. This passed unanimously by voice vote. I Councilmember Parker noted that the City has another lawsuit pending on the sidewalks. He requested an update on the problem since it was last discussed about a year ago. Mayor McClure outlined the proper repair procedure and possible alternatives for defective sidewalks to the Council. Deputy Treasurer Spindor was requested at this time to read the Claim for Damages For Personal Injuries dated July 6, 1981 ~ubmitted by Virgini~ Johnson for injuries sustained June 10, 1981 at 834 Water Street caused by defectivE! sidewalks. Councilmember Judy moved which was seconded by Councilmember . Shirley that the claim be rejected and turned over to the insurance company. This was passed unanimously by voice vote. ANNOUNCEMENTS Ken Clark of Clark and Associates presented a framed aerial map of Port Townsend as a gift to the City which was proTI~tly accepted by Dale Judy. Mr. Clark showed two books of maps of a 33 mile area from the Big Quilcene River into the City and a spur line from the Little Quilcene River to Lords Lake explaining the synthesizing process used. Mayor McClure requested that Clark and Associates send a letter to the City without delay outlining future contracting needs of the mapping project to take care of problems encountered. Glenn Abraham has not, to date, had an opportunity to meet with the Water Committee to discuss these problems. COMMITTEE REPORTS I Legislative/Enviromental Councilmember Smith of the Legislative/ Environmental Committee explained the Diamond Point plaque which was designed by Laurie Stewart to be attached to the Marine Park Building. Mr. Stewart suggested that the Council might choose to use a portion of the Hotel-Motel Tax Fund monies next year to have a reader board designed explaining the history of Port Townsend to the people. Further report from the Legislative/Environmental Committee is that they are waiting for input on the E!llvironmental checklist from Lebbens, Missig and Barr on the 49th and Hendircks subdivision. Also in reference to a letter from William Dwyer, proprietor of Point Hudson Public House Mr. Dwyer had requested that he be granted permission to erect a 6~ x 8' sign on City property. Councilmember Smith reported that it is the concensus of the Legis- lative/Environmental Committee that this request be denied which she so moved. Councilmember Imislund seconded the motion which passed unanimously b~' voice vote. Councilmember Imislund made reference to a letter from L.P. Hanke concerning a lease for a 100' greenbelt between his property and the continuing gravel operation that in talking to Ed Havlley Ed stated this would be taken care of without Council action - it is estab- 278 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 21, 1981 Cont. lished that the DNR rule takes care òf it. Mayor McClure volunteered to look into this and write necessary letters. Councilmember Shirley broughtup the parking meter situation. In talking to Chief Hinton and the meterperson, he was told that although the placards made up by Mike Kenna to cover the meters . are weatherproof, the sun has bleached them out. Because of this) people are contributing to the meters and still getting tickets. He suggested that it might be a good time to address, in the very near future, to make a decision on the meters - to really know money wise where the City is headed~ Mayor McClure will go over the statistics with the Chief and report back to the Council on August 3rd. Councilmember Shirley also made the Council aware of a banner and big sign at Tyler and Water Streets on the water that he considers atrocious and not in keeping with our community. He feels that in view of the recently erected sign in the county, it is time for the appropriate committee to address our sign ordinance because the present one is very vague. City Engineer French and Carol Bangs were asked to comment on signs as they affect the Engineering Department and the Arts Commission. Councilmember Shirley moved that the Council direct the Arts Commission to pursue recommendations for the sign ordinance. This was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Councilmember Judy reported that the Water Committee met with people from Ocean Grove but will wait for Mike Kenna's return for further discussion before making a report. No action has yet been taken on the intersectional illumination request from the State. Reference was made in-the request to preliminary plans which must be obtained for further study. PUBLIC HEARINGS Proposed Use Hearing on Federal Shared Revenue- Mrs. Spindor was instructed to read the notice. The Port Townsend City Council will conduct a Proposed Use Hearing on Federal Shared Revenue at or about 8:00 P.M., July 21, 1981, in the Council Chambers at City Hall to accept written and oral comments on possible uses of Federal Shared Revenue as the result of necessary budget changes to the 1981 Budget. Mayor McClure then opened the hearing to the public inviting those having input to address the Council. No one responòed so the hearing was closed to the public. Mayor~: McClure stated that he will submit a written budget to the Council with the hearing date to be set later in the meeting. I OLD BUSINESS Ordinance No. 1888 - Library Services and Construction Act Grant Budget ORDINANCE NO. 1888 AN ORDINANCE CREATING A LIBRARY SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ACT GRANT FUND; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $23,825.00; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mrs. Spindor read the ordinance by title constituting the second reading. Councilmember Smith made a motion that the second read- ing be considered the third and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mrs. Spindor read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1888 which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously be roll call vote. I Ordinance No. 1889 - Youth Conservation Corp Grant Budget ORDINANCE NO. 1889 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND BY $31,500 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 279 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 21, 1981 Cant. Imislund made I I I Mrs. Spindor read the ordinance by title constituting the second ,reading. Councilmember Smith made a motion that the second reading be con"~idered the third and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously be roll call vote. Mrs. Spindor read the ordinance by title. Councilmember a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1889 whièh was secondE!d by Council-* Resolution No. 81-16 - Hydro Electric Intent to Compete RESOLUTION NO. 81-16 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND FILING OF A NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE A COMPETING APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PERMIT FOR WATER POWER PROJECT ON QUILCENE RIVER Follow-ing reading of the resolution Councilmember Judy inquired if it is going to cost any money to file this intent. Richard Chawes, Energy Resource Coordinator with VISTA with the CAC, was asked by Mayor McClure to address the subject. There will not be an application fee if the City Attorney does the legal preparation. Notice of intent must be made by August 7, 1981 with October 6, 1981 as the deadline for filing the p~eliminary application report. Councilmember Smith moved that the resolution be approved which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and adopted unanimously by voice vote. Ordinance No. 1890 - Port Angeles Savings and Loan Rezone ORDINANCE NO. 1890 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP BY REZONING BLOCK 36 OF THE RAILROAD ADDITION FROM P-l ZONING TO C-ll ZONING Mrs. Spindor read the ordinance by title only. In reply to questioning by Councilmember Shirley regarding conditions of the ordinance, Brook Taylor, attorney for Port Angeles Savings and Loan Association, stated that nèither he nor the association liked the conditions attached to the ordinance but do appreciate that the approval has been granted so will have to live with the con- ditions Unless the Council chooses to change them. Due to an unresolved mixup Councilmember Judy made a motion "that the reading be considered the second, and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed by roll call vote - Councilmember Smith, Shirley, Parker and Judy in favor of it with Councilmember Imislund opposed. Mrs. Spindor read the ordin~ ance by title. Counci-lmember Judy made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1890 which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed by roll call vote - Councilmembers Smith, Shirley, Parker and Judy voting in favor with Councilmember Imislund opposed. Resolution No. 81-17 - Centrum Contract Authorization RESOLUTION NO. 81-17 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A TOURIST PROMOTION CONTRACT Councilmember Judy moved that Resolution No. 81-17 be adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS The Transmission Line Survey and Mapping by Clark and Associates was presented earlier. Federal Shared Revenue Budget Hearing-Motion was made by Council- member Judy and seconded by Councilmember Shirley that the hearing date be set for August 18, 1981. This passed unanimously by voice vote. *member Judy and passed unanimously by roll call vot:e. 280 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 21, 1981 Cont. Mayor McClure commented that a note from George Yount stated that the Port of Port Townsend's Comprehensive Plan hearings will be held in the area on July 29th and 30th and they wish.if the City has any input, to coordinate with him on the subject. Mrs. Spindor was requested to read a communication from George B. Yount, Port Manager, addressed to Councilwoman Elizabeth Smith dated July 13, 1981 asking what the relationship is between the City and the Port with regards to SEPA and other development projects. 'ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business the meeting was adourned at 8:50 P.M. HAY OR ATTEST: '\~~~~. DEPUTY CITY CL K-TREASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 4, 1981 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 4th day of August, 1981, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. I ROLL CALL Councilmembers prèsent-at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker and Brent Shirley. 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 minutes of July 21, 1981, 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 Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Payroll 33,045.32 3,028.70 2,671.-09 893.62 24,750.73 9,232.47 1,734.59 2,239.68 27,960.58 I A motion was made by Councilmember Judy and seconded by Council- member Kenna that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds. It passed unanimously by voice vote. CO~IJ:UNICATIONS The Council received a letter dated July 8, 1981, from A.R. Morrell, District Administrator for the Department of Transportation to Mayor