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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/16/1982 423 --- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 2, 1982 Cont. ORDINANCE NO. 1934 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LEASE OF PORTIONS OF SAN JUAN AVENUE AND 10TH STREET TO THE PORT OF PORT TOWNSEND. I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Imislund made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt ordinance no. 1934 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 P.M. by Mayor McClure. MAYP~~ ATTEST: I Jt4~ CITY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION' :OF NOVE~1BER 16, '1932 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 16th day of November, 1982, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall Mayor Pro Tern Dale Judy 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. MINUTES Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve the minutes of November 2, 1982, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS ,I The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Park Water/Sewer Equipment Rental 2,181.52 3,189.52 39.96 9,194.13 3,453.80 Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. 424 -- J1J_NUTß OF TJ:Iß--ßEGU:ç,ftR_ßE_~_~:r:Ql'LOF.NOV~Ì\:tB--E1L16 c 1982 _çgn:L-___- ----- --- - ------ . ~--- - -- -------------- ----- n__-- ----- COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a letter dated November 9, 1982, from Gladys Hoskins opposing Variance Application No. 482-02 regarding a relief from the off street parking requirements for dwelling units because of the already hazardous traffic situation at the corner of Walker and Washington Street. It was indicated that this would be referred to the hearing on the application later in the meeting. A request for $12,000 from the Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Fund for the Tourism Committee of the Chamber of Commerce was received by the Council on November 12, 1982, requesting the money for - tourist promotion. Mayor Pro Tern Judy refe~red this to the Finance Committee. A petition received November 16, 1982, with 13 signatures was copied for the Council opposing the vacation of McPherson Street between Sims Way and 4th Streets because it is needed to service the area. This was referred to the hearing to be held later in the meeting. A letter from Robert H. Campbell to Richard Kint, Manager of Jefferson County Public Utility District No.1 was copied for the Council indicating that the City's appeal has been denied with regard to the permit granted them to study the feasibility of constructing a hydro electric plant on the City's reservior at Lords Lake. It was indicated that this ends the City's effort to secure the permit. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Pro Tern Judy announced that the Council expects a resignation from the Mayor within a short time and expect to select someone from their ranks to replace him. He explained that he has polled a' majority of the Council and the choice would be Councilmember Kenna. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that Mike Kenna be designated to replace Mayor McClure upon his resignation which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund. Councilmember Parker asked if the vote could be taken during an executive session and City Attorney Glenn Abraham indicated that it would be in violation of the Open Meetings Act. Councilmember Hunt reported that she had not been a party to the poll taken~ A roll call vote was started during which Councilmember Parker voted against the motion and Councilmember Imislund voted in favor of the motion, when the City Attorney interupted calling point of order and indicating that the Council cannot vote on the Mayor's replacement until he submits a resignation. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Ciprioti withdrew his motion and Councilmember Imislund withdrew her~ second. Councilmember Kenna suggested that this might be a good time to establish how a new Councilmember would be selected. A brief discussion ensued without resolve. COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council issue a final declaration of non-significance on the Sutherland Rezone request with was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. Finance Committee. Councilmember Hunt reported that the committee met to review the 1983 Preliminary Budget with the Mayor. She indicated that the inquiry from the state øri fuel purchasing was considered and our ability to store fuel in sufficient quantity prohibits our participation. Also the deadline was near and the committee preferred to deal with it locally. Pilings for the Marine Park Community Building were discussed by the committee and will be considered along with the budget. Councilmember Imislund reported that the Park Board will be submitting a budget for the repair of the Marine Park Community Building. Human Affairs/Library. Councilmember Parker reported that the committee met at the Library to evaluate the need for building repairs. He indicated more is needed for repairs and books in I I I 425 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 16, 1982 Cont. the 1983 budget. Councilmember Shirley requested that the Finance Committee determine where $2,000 additional can be secured for building repairs at the Library during 1983. PUBLIC HEARINGS I Variance Application No. 582-02 - Harrison. Mr. Grove explained that this is a request for a variance from the requirements of the zoning ordinance to provide off street parking for the Hastings House at the intersection of Walker and Washington Street. He indicated that the Planning Commission is recommending that the Council deny the request. Mayor Pro-Tern Judy opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. J.J. Kircher was recognized and spoke against the application because of the congestion inthe area and presented parking law violations in the area. Mrs. Kircher was recognized and spoke against the application because the present use of the house in destroying the neighborhood. Dorothy Cartwright was recognized and spoke against the application because the same conditions now exist as were present in April when another hearing was held on this property use. Mrs. Barbara Bogart was recognized and spoke in favor of the application. She indicated that the traffic would be there even if the variance were not granted.It is a popular house and was popular even before it was sold to the present owners. There being no further testimony, Mayor Pro-Tern Judy closed the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. John Floyd as Planning Commission Chairman was recognized and asked to explain the ordinæce requirements which he did. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to deny the application which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Conditional Use Permit Application No. 982-03 - Community Investments Ltd. Mr. Grove expalined that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this application for a pE!rmi t to operate a motel on the upper two floors of the Bishop Block Building at 712-718 Washington Street. Mayor Pro Tern Judy opened the hearing to the audience. Councilmember Shirley left the room 'at this time. M~. Bill Needham was recognized and spoke in favor of the application indicating that they have a reputation to uphold and understood that his permit might not bE! necessary since the property has been used for this purpose in the past. He indicated that they wanted to remove any doubt on the part of the community. There being no further testimony, Mayor Pro Tern Judy closed the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve the permit and adopt the following findings of fact which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. a. That the use will not endanger the public health or ~afety and will not allow conditions which will tend to generate nuisance conditions. b. That the use meets all required conditions a,nd specifica- tions set forth in the zone where it is located. I c. That the use will not be injurious or detrimental to adj oin-iJ.rig. or abutting property. The the location and character of the use will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in general conformity with the ComprehensivE! Plan of Development of Port Townsend. d. Street Vacation Application No. 982-02 - Donovan/Stroeder. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is reconmending that the Council deny this application to vacate McPherson Street between 4th Street and State Highway 20. Mayor Pro ~~em Judy opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Anthony Stroeder was recognized 426 -~-~-- ~'----~--~-- -, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 16, 1982 Cont. ~--,---~------~-----~----------~-~ -----,---------- -- ,--- and spoke in favor of the application indicating that the reason for the application was because the intersection of McPherson and State Highway 20 is dangerous. Mr. Jim Tabernackus was recognized and spoke against the application because trucks presently use that area for a turn around. In rebuttal, Mr. Stroeder indiacted that there are other areas that trucks can use to ' turn around. There being no further testimony, Mayor Pro Tern Judy closed the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Parker made a motion to deny the application which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Conditional Use Permit No. 1082-06 and Variance Request No. 1082-07 Port Townsend School District. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approvai of this application for a variance from the height restrictions and a permit to construct and operate a wind generator between the School Bus Barn and the High School Gym on the school grounds. Mayor Pro Tern Judy opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Levi Ross was recognized and spoke in favor of this application explaining that it is the last approval in a series to move the wind generator purchased with a federal grant to the City and originally constructed on Port owned property. Approval of the ùse of grant funds to finance the move has been obtained. There being no further testimony, Mayor Pro Tern Judy closed the hearing to the audience and turned the applications over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Hunt asked if a reg light will be placed on top for navigation purposes. Mr. Ross indicated that it has not been required by the Federal Aviations Administration. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the Council grant the variance and conditional use permit provided the applicant removes climbing spikes near the ground level of the tower to help insure public safety and to adopt the following findings which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. I a. That the proposed use will not endanger the public health or safety, nor will it generate public nuisance conditions. b. That the use meets all required conditions and specifica- tions set forth in P-I zones. c. That the proposed use will not be injurious or detrimental to the adjoining properties. d. That the proposed use will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and is in general conformity with the Comprehensive Plan of Development of Port Townsend. e. The the proposed variance does not constitute a change to the Official Zoning map, nor will it amount to a rezone. f. That the provisions of Sections 6.10.A 2 & 3 of the Zoning Ordinance are not applicable in this case and are waived. g. That the granting of the proposed variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, nor injurious to the property or improvements in the zone in which the prope~ty is located. I h. That granting the propsed variance will not confer a special privilege onthe subject property that is denied other lands in the same district. i. That the proposed variance is the minimum which will permit the applicant to make reasonable use of its lands as set forth in its application and that the reasons set forth therein justify granting the variance. j. That granting the proposed variance will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the zoning 4'27 MINUTES ~F THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 16, 1982 Cont. ordinance and not be injurious to the neighborhood. 1982 through 1987 Six Year Transportation Improvemen't Program Amendment. Mr. Grove explained that it is proposed that the following streets be added to the program for su~facing during 1982 : I L Street Name Pacific Milo Jefferson 22nd Hancock Hendricks Jefferson Polk Decatur Termini Milo Olympic Info Center Hendricks 11th 9th Benedict Washington Washington Type of Work L.B.S.T. L.B.S.T. L.B.S.T. L.B.S.T. L.B.S.T. L.B.S.T. L.B.S.T. L.B.S.T. L.B.S.T. - Asphalt Mayor Pro Tern Judy opened the hearing to the audience but no testimony was offered. Mayor Pro Tern Judy closed the hearing to the audience and turned the proposal over to the Council for disposition. RESOLUTION NO. 82-24 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE 1982 THROUGH 1987 SIX YEAR TRANS- PORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM I Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 82-24 which was seconded by Councilmembe Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. Grove 1983 through 1988 Six Year Transportation Improvemeni: Program. Mr. reviewed the proposed program and its cost estimates. Mayor Pro Tern Judy opened the hearing to the audience. Ms. Janeen Hayden was recognized and asked if five street were all the City planned to build during the next six years. Mr. Grove explained that given the amount of funds available from the !Jç Gasoline Tax this is all that could be completely financed by the City. As other funds become available or other streets are found to be in greater need, the Council will be asked to amend the program. There being no further testimony, Mayor Pro Tern Judy closed the hearing to the audience and turned the proposal over to the Council for disposition. RESOLUTION NO. 82-25 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1983 THROUGH 1988 SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to adopt. Resolut,ion No. 82-25 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unani- mously by voice vote. I BID OPENING The following bids were opened and read aloud to provide the City with insurance coverage for the calender year of 1983: Blanket Liability and Auto Law Enforcement Professional Liability Blanket Fire on Buildings and Contents Public Employee Electronic Data EMT Malpractice American Heritage Corporation $10,925 Geller Insurance $16,921 1,115 1,822 Blanket Bond Processing Liability 1,717 88 125 392 2,163 279 50 706.63 428 -- ~---~-- MINUTES ~ TlIE REÇ;ULA~__~~S_SI_QR_Qf- ~QY~M!3~R,J-J~L19 ~,L.c_ont_~-- ~__n . ---- --------------- . American Heritage Corporation Geller Insurance Umbrella Liability Total $ 1,200 $16,562 $ 5,260 $27,201.63 After a brief discussion, Mayor Pro Tern Judy referred the bids to the Finance Committee. OLD BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 82-26 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A TOURIST PROMOTION CONTRACT WITH THE PENINSULA TOURISM COUNCIL Councilmember Shirley explained the agreement and the activities of the Peninsula Tourism Council during the year. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 82-26 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Hotel/Motel Transient Tax. Councilmember Imislund asked what is being done to prepare some guidelines for the use of these funds. She indicated she would like to know what they can be used for. Councilmember Hunt explained that the Finance Committee was charged with the task of preparing some guidelines and are planning to address that issue in January of 1983. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1935 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LOAN OF $20,000 FROM THE ARTERIAL STREET FUND TO THE CITY STREET FUND, AND PROVIDING FOR REPAYMENT Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. He explained that this fund was chosen to make the loan because propectouses have been prepared totaling that amount which will be charged to that fund to pay back the loan. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Council- member Imislund made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1935 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at MA~ ------.... 9:13 P.M. ATTEST: Æ~ I I I