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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/06/1982 359 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 16, 1982 Cont. RI-A when it has b~en City owned property for some time and should have been properly zoned P-l. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 82-08 which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at 8:44 P.M. '.ú ----..J ATTEST: jJ~ CITY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 6, 1982 I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 6th day of April, 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, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, and Brent Shirley. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, Councilmember Parker arrived later in the meeting. MINUTES Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of March 16, 1982, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and pass(~d unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIHS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: I Current Expense Street Library Park Emergency Medical Services Library Services/Construction Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Payroll Act Grant 29,209.79 2,800.44 2,337.20 1,380.39 983.34 937.85 1,024.16 B,860.11 7,276.98 1,362.17 28,442.83 Council member Kenna 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 360 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 6, 1982 Cont. The Council received a copy of a letter dated March 19, 1982 from Carol Baird, Library Planning Project Coordinator to Mayor McClure describing recent Planning Committee activities. The Council received a copy of a letter dated March 23, 1982, from A.H. Studebaker of the Department of the Navy requesting an additional 50,000 gallons of water per day for Indian Island. A response dated March 29, 1982 from Mayor McClure was also copied for the Council advising him that there will be no action taken on this request until the Water Comprehensive Plan is updated. Mayor McClure referred this to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. I A letter from Robert R. Wheatly to Mayor McClure dated March 23, 1982 was copied for the Council requesting authority to license sales of goods and services pursuant to the City Ordinance No. 1885 on behalf of the Rhododendron Festival. A letter dated March 31, 1982, from Mayor McClure to Duane Berentson of the Department of Transportation was copied for the Council reaffirming support for the chosen location for the new ferry terminal. A letter dated April 1, 1982, from Glenn Abraham, City Attorney to Russel Milnes, of the Economic Development Administration was copied for the Council listing $19,768.29 in adqjtional expenses which were not charged against the grant for Project No. 07-81-02082. The Council received a letter dated April 1, 1982, from J. William Needham requesting a variance from the 12 foot width to construct a 7 foot wide sidewalk on Washington Street west from the Bishop Blóck'Building. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to approve the request provided that if a building is later constructed, the sidewalk will be widened to the full 12 feet which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. I A letter from George B. Yount, Manager of the Port of Port Townsend, dated March 29, 1982, to Mayor McClure was copied for the Council offering to fabricate and maintain six floats for mooring buoys to be placed along the harborline if the city will be responsible for the permitting requirements. A response dated f1arch 31, 1982, from Mayor McClure was copied for the Council indicating his suppoit for the project. Mayor McClure indicated the only permit involved! would be a Shoreline Permit. Mr. French indicated the Department of Natural Resources and Corp of Army Engineers"must;also'issue permits. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve this concept which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. The Council received a letter dated April 1, 1982, from John C. Nicholson, Deputy Director of State Services of the Department of General Administration to Robert Jones, Fire Chief offering a revised agreement for fire protection of state owned property in exchange for a payment of $12,993. Mr. Grove explained that this is a 200% increase. Mr. Abraham explained that we are faced with a "take it or leave it" contract because they have developed this for state wide service. After a brief discussion, this was continued to the next meeting for action. A letter dated April 2, 1982, from Nora Porter & Marilyn Staples, Co-Chairpersons of the Tourist Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Commerce was copied for the Council requesting $10,000 from the Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Fund to promote tourism. I A petition for a Side-Sewer Contractor's License dated April 2, 1982, from P & H Construction was copied for the Council. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to approve the petition and grant the license which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. 361 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 6, 1982 Cont. A letter dated April 2, 1981, from A.R. Patton was copied for the Council requesting that the City adopt an ordinance accelerating the property taxes on deteriorating buildings to encourage improvement. Mayor McClure indicated he would prepare a response to this. ANNOUNCEMENTS I Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve the re-appointment of Cheryl Van Dyke to the Library Board and the appointment of Roberta McCallum and Rachel Bonyun to the Arts Commission which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor McClure announced that an amended competing application for Preliminary Permit to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is available in his office. COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative. Councilmember Kenna reported that the committee is recommending that a proposed declaration be issued based on the environmental checklist submitted on the rezone request of Norman Smith. He made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimou$:ly by voice vote. I Water/Sewer/Street. Councilmember Kenna reported that the committee has met with the Commissioners from the Public Utili"ty District and discussed what Phase I of the Comprehensive ~'Vate:r Plan pre- paration should entail. A summary of this meeting will be copied for the entire Council. Mayor McClure requested that the next meeting be held at 7:00 P.M. on April 19, 1982. Parks and Property. Mr. Grove reported that the City Planning Commission has made their recommendation on the John T. Sudlow Trust application for Current Use Tax Assessment for Timberland and a meeting with the County Commissioners to consider the request will need to be set up. PUBLIC HEARING I Short Subdivision Application No. 1081-01 - Ware. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this subdivision into four lots of 1.95 acres of unplatted land at the southern imteresection of 25th & Wilson streets pro- v"Ìdëdthat'.theresponsibîlity of maintenance of the proposed access road will remain in perpetuity with the owners of the property. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Jeff Ware was recognized and spoke in favor of his application indicating he has complied with all the city.!;;s requirements. There being no further testimony, the hearing was closed to the public by Mayor McClure. After a brief discussion to establish compliance with the ordinance, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve. the application provided that the responsibility for maintenance of the proposed access road will remain in perpëtuity with the owners of the property and all necessary utility easements will be retained which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1912 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $3,000 FROM THE HOTEL/MOTEL TRANSIENT TAX FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title and explained' "that it will be presented for payment at the next meeting. "......-- ,362 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 6, 1982 Cont. ,---- ~~-~------ -~----- RESOLUTION NO. 82-09 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A FURTHER AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPART- MENT OF TRANSPORTATION Mr. Grove explained that this is to cover the removal of trees along the seawall and installation of wiring condu~t in the sidewalk. Councilmember Kenna made a motion~to adopt Resolution No. 82-09 which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Draft Review of Comprehensive Plan. Mayor McClure reported that Robert DeWolfe is ill and unable to attend this meeting. After a brief discussion on the distribution, Mayor McClure indicated he would reschedule it on the agenda when the Council has had sufficient time to review it. It was indicated that the Council and Planning Commission members should each have copies as well as department heads. Mayor McClure requested that the larger drawings and maps be duplicated as well. NEW BUSINESS Licensing Authority For Rhododendron Festival. Councilmember Shirley indicated that Ordinance No. 1885 will not allow for authority to be granted for more than one week and suggested that the Council might want to extend that to 10 days. Mr. Abraham was asked to draft an ordinance that will accomplish this change. Public Hearings. A motion Was made by Councilmember Kenna and seconded by Councilmember Judy to conduct public hearings on May 4, 1982, on Street Vacation Application No. l82-01-Boyd, Rezone Request No. 282-01-Ronald Smith, Rezone Request No. 182-02-Fetty, and Conditional Use Permit Application No. 282-03-DeJong. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. I City Dock Repairs. Mr. French reported that emergency repairs to the dock came to $1,386. After a brief discussion as to which fund would best be able to handle this bill, Councilmember Judy made a motion to pay for these repairs from the Current Expense Fund which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Change to Rezone Ordinance No. 1868. Councilmber Judy made a motion to conduct a public hearing on a proposed change to this ordinance April 20, 1982, which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission and Hospital Commission are going to conduct a combined hearing on this April 15, 1982. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1913 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1885. Mr. Grove read the ordinance. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1913 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Councilmember Shirley made a motion to grant the Rhododendron Festival licensing authority from May 8th through'May 16th inclusive which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Tourism Promotion by Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Nora Porter was recognized and requested that the Council appropriate an additional $10,000 from the Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Fund because competition is strong for the tourist dollar and it is a good investment that 363 . MLNJlT_ES- OE__THE......EEG U~LA R S E ßlil.:illLQF~AP..RIL~,-1.9.B,2- Co nt ,. I , will bring immediate returns to the local economy. Council- member Kenna left the room at this time. Ms. Porter displayed a brochure it is proposed to finance with the existing appropriation and advertising in magazines. The advertising proposed would also include radio and telèvision ads. After a brief discussion, Council member Judy made amotion to approve the request which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no futher business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:13 P.M. ~ M OR ATTEST: ~~ City Clerk -- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 20,1982 I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 20th day of April, 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, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker, and Brent Shirley. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. At this point Mayor McClure paused to proclaim May 10 through May 16, 1982, as Rhododendron Festival Week posing for pictures with the Queen and her court. MINUTES Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the minutes of April 6, 1982, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS I The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Park Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Kah Tai Park water/Sewer Equipment 7RÐntal $ 5,539.12 3,039.52 304.56 8.75 1,182.75 53.15 15,713.43 780.07 Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote.