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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/05/1982 332 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 15,1981 Cont. Mr. Abraham reminded the Council that this is not a City issue and will only express the opinion of the people that vote for it and does not represent the opinion of the community. The motion failed by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1906 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1553. I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Mayor McClure indicated that the 'fee charged need only be $10.00 rather than the $25.00 he first recommended in order to recover our costs. Councilmember S~i~1ey made a motion that the first reading be considered the secõnd and the third be by title only which was seconed by Council- member Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1906 ,~hich was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting was adjourned at 10:47 P.M. MAYOR ATTEST: cfidK ~ I' MiNUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 5,1982 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 5th day of January, 1982, 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, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, Freida Imislund, Brent Shirley, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Att~rney Glen~ Abra~am, City En~ineer Roger F~ench, ,and City Cler~Treas~er - Dav~d Grove. ~--¿'L-I(-vv\'(1.~'- f{~.../\.MzQ^" ~J ~~ ~ ---é1-J-. ~e..1.~, t, {¡ Ir'1/ MINUTES ,tJtI' Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the minutes of December 15, 1981, a:3 written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Council- member Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS I The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Park Federal Shared Revenue Street Water/Sewer Current Expense Library Services/Const. Act Kah Tai Lagoon Park Library Payroll $1,895.18 3,383.43 4,774.63 8,590.39 28,000.75 666.11 78,200.00 2,901. 69 25,975.38 Equipment Rental 20,302.45 333 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 5,1982 Cont. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper: funds which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. CORRESPONDENCE I The Council received a letter dated December 28, 1981, from Robert DeWolfe to Mayor McClure requesting a one month extension to the performance time schedule of his contract for planning services to the city. Ma¥or McClure wrote a letter in responSe to this request, he reported, granting him the extension of time and requesting that me make a verbal report to the Council at this meeting. The Council received a letter dated December 29,1981, from David Hill requesting the the Conditional Use Permit for the Griffith House be renewed for 1982 as a :~sed and breakfast establishment. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to extend the permit for one year which was seconded by Council- member Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. A letter dated December 18, 1981, from Colleen LaBotz to the Editor of the Port Townsend Leader was copied for the Council opposing the traffic flow plans for the new ferry terminal because of the lack of provision for bicycle lanes. Mayor McClure indicated that this is coming up on the agenda later. A status report from Terry Boner to Dave Latta was copied for the Mayor and Council by David Latta advising them of the current status of the City's application for Preliminary Permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. I The Council received at the beginning of the meeting a letter dated January 4, 1982, from Frank Vane requesting that the City Council reconsider their request of July 19,1981, for water service to Ocean Grove Estates. Councilmember Ciprioti indicated that what they are looking for is a formal response to the July 18, 1981, request. Councilmember Kenna asked Mayor McClure to write them a letter which he said he would do. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor McClure announced that he has registration applications for a legislative conference sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation on January 9, 1982, in Olympia. COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance Committee. Councilmember Judy reported that the committee met with the insurance agent to finalize the City's policies and is now insured. He indicated they also considered the requests in behalf of the Volunteer Fire Department for another full time man on the department. He indicated that with our present funding sources the committee could not see its way clear to hire another fireman before July,:.and then only if the City borrows money to purchase the ambulance recently delivered to the City. RESOLUTION NO. 82-1 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PORT TOWNSEND BRANCH OF SEATTLE FIRST NATIONAL BANK FOR FINANCING AN AMBULANCE P~HCHASE I Mr. Grove explained that this frees approximately $12,000 in::.this years budget which was committed to the ambu1ãnce purchase. Councilmember Judy explained the additional time will cost the City an additional $4,000. Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 82-1 which was seconded by Council- member Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. It was indicated that additional revenue sources are being sought. Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Smith reported that the committee met with Bishop Richard Ballou to consider the request of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to park a doublewide mobile home at their present location at 24th and Kuhn Streets. ,for additional classroom space. She 'then quoted a portion of the Zoning Ordinance requiring that mobile homes be located in Mobile Home Parks. She indicated that it was the opinion of the majority of the commit- tee that the request should be denied. Mr. Richard Ballou was :~ecognized and' 334 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 5,1982 Cont. spoke in favor of their application explåinirig that it will only be used for classroom space and not for living space. He explained that there is presently an overcrowding of the facilities available and meetings are being held in adjacent homes. A ground breaking for the new bùilding is scheduled for March so usage will not exceed a year. Mr. Grove explained that this is not a unit that they are going out and buying new but has been used for this purpose in the Yakima area by the Church. Mayor McClure asked what the disposition would be after use in Port Townsend. Mr. Ballou indicated that the unit will be moved to Sequim and then to Forks. Councilmember Shirley asked Mr. Abraham to comment on the definition of a mobile home. Mr. Abraham explained that the definition adopted is the one established by the National Mobile Home Association. He went on to explain that the City has authorized the use of mobile homes for offices on construction sites, and he didn't see any difference in the use proposed here. The test hhat has b~en applied in the past is whether it is permanently set up and used for residential purposes, he said. He indicated that this use could be permitted without violating the ordinance. Councilmember Ciprioti made a mi~ority :rèport ., from the committee indicating that the intention of the Council when they adopted the ordinance was to protect the integrity of the Historic District and this .location lies outside the district. He pointed out that the church could construct an outbuilding which would comply with the ordinance and appear less acceptable that what is proposed. Councilmember Kenna indicated the Council has lacked foresight in the past when requests of this type were approved. Councilmember Smith made a motion that the application be denied which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed by roll call vote with four Councilmember voting in the affirmative. Councilmembers Ciprioti, Parker a nd Judy voted against the motion. City Engineer. Mr. French reported that the Council has a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application from the Department of Transportation for the new ferry terminal. Councilmember Ciprioti requested that the Council be allowed additional time to consider the application. Mayor McClure explained that the Department of Transportation wished to be here for this meeting to make a presentation on this permit application but was_'unable to be represented because of the snow. Councilmember Smith sugguested that a public hearing be conducted on the application. Mayor McClure explained that a formal public hearing could not be held until the first meeting in February and suggested that a public notice be published that the Council will be considering the application at the next meeting unless there are objections. None were expressed. Comprehensive Plan Progress Report. Mr. Robert DeWolfe was recognized and explained some of the technical problems he faced in trying to complete the final draft of the Comprehensive Plan. He explained that the plan is about 95% complete and will be delivered to the City within the month. He indicated certain information must be transferred to maps which are only just possible to be duplicated. PUBLIC HEARINGS Street Vacation Application No. 1181-01 - I~an Crutcher. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this application to vacate the alley between Lots 1-7 and 26-32, Block 50, Eisenbeis Addition. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to the audience, and Mr. James DeLeo was recognized and indicated that he is in favor of the application. There being no further testimony, Mayor McClure closed the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to adopt the findings of fact presented by the Planning Commission to approve the application retaining the customary easement for utilities which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1907 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1625, BY THE ADDITION OF A SECTION THERETO Mr. Grove explained that this ordinance was introduced to the CouncilB~ the City Attorney. It was referred to the Planning Commission for a recommendation. The Planning Commission is recommending approval with the addition of a section indicating that all buildings shall be a minimum ôf 5 feet from side and rear property lines and 10 feet from any building on the same or adjacent properties. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to the pub~ic. Mayor McClure requested that Mr. Grove read the ordinance in full which he did. Mayor McClure explained I I I 335. MINU..'I'ES_QE-'J'.HE_EEGQL8.lLs.E)3_S_WN OF .:L.ð-JiU..hRY 5 I 1982 Con!:. I the reason for the ordinance. Mr. Abraham indicated that:the recommendation from the Planning Commission is a good one. There being no public testimony, Mayor McClure closed the hearing to the public and turned the ordinance over to the Council for disposition. Mr. Abraham suggested that :'.the addition from the Planning Commission be placed at the end of the first sentence in Section 3.04A. Cóunc~]membe~ Kenna made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously h1 voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1907 which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously b~ roll call vote. BID OPENINGS The following bids were opened and read aloud to furnish the calendar year of 1982: Låw, High Octane Octane Regular Unleaded Unleaded Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline the City with fuel for #2 Diesel Furnance Oil Thomas Oil $1. 2075 $1. 2495 $1. 3005 $1. 013 $1. 013 Harper Oil 1.2103 1. 2403 1. 3978 1;005 1.005 Councilmember Judy made a motion to award the bid of the regular gasoline and high octane unleaded gasoline to Thomas Oil and low octane unleaded gasoline, #2 Diesel, and Furnace Oil to Harper Oil which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously b~ voice vote. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS NO. 82-2 & 82-3 I Mayor McClure explained that adoption of these resolution are necessary to allow the State to construct the new Ferry Terminal and title to the property will return to the City upon completion of the project. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Resolutions 82-2 & 82-3 which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously ~_voice vote. Rezone Application No. 781-03 - Brown Councìlmember Judy made a motion that the Council conduct a public hearing on this applicaton on February 2, 1982, which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously ~ voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at 9:02 P.M. ~ I AD~ CITY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 19,1982 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 19th day of January, 1982, at 7:30 P.M. in the Marine Park Community Building, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. Mayor McClure called upon the Clerk-Treasurer, David Grove to administer the oath of office to Janis Hunt, Frieda lmislund, and Brent Shirley which he did.