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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/08/1988 44 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1988, Cont. Mr Grove explained the resolution and recommended adoption of it. Councilmember Jones made a motion to adopt Resolution No 88-64 with Karen Chang as the authorized representative which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimo~sly by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO 2126 AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO DRAINAGE PLANS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PER- MITS; AMENDING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO 1957 AND SECTION 16.12.030 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr Hildt explained the ordinance. 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 McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Ordinance No 2126 with 15% inserted in Section 1 (h) which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by roll call vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Shirley recessed the meeting into Executive Session at 11:10 PM to discuss a real estate transaction and pending litigation. The meeting was reconvened at 11:40 PM. Councilmember Jones made a motion to authorize Mr Harper to make an offer for thl~ property adjac~nt to the Library based on discussion during the Executive Session which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice votE:. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 11:42 PM. Attest: 63:=kJ f)a<N/ ~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 8, 1988 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in special session this eighth day of September, 1988, in the clubhouse of the Port Townsend Golf Course, Mayor Brent S Shirley presiding. The meeting wa: called to order at 8:45 AM by Mayor Shirley. Councilmembers present were Jean Camfield, Karen Chang, John Clise, Mike Kenna, Vern Jones and Julie McCul- loch. * Also present during the course of this Council Retreat were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, Executive Administrative Assistant/ Planner Michael Hildt, Police Chief Robert Hinton, Fire Chief Howard Scott, Water Superintendent Jim Engle, and Librarian Beverly Lamb. *and Norma Owsley. After a few opening remarks from Mayor Shirley, Mary Gaboury, Jefferson County Auditor, was recoqnized and gave the Council some advise about working together emphasizin9 attention to non-verbal forms of communication. I I I I I I 45 MINUT~S OF T~E SPECIAL SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 8, 1988, Cont. REVIEW OF 1988 PRIORITIES A review of the priorities set at the 1987 Council Retreat ensued with reports made by Michael Hildt and Ted Stricklin. The following represents a summary of that report: 1 . Regulations Enforcement--Completed the transition of responsibil"ity from Public Works to "Planning and Building." New forms, enforcement letter procedure, staff training. Draft resolution on enforcement policy. Public information improved; annual development guide in process. 2. First Phase Storm Sewer Improvements--Final design is proceeding very slowly due to late submittals of survey data by the Port Townsend consultant. At this point in time, it appears that a spring of 1989 bid opening might be in order. 3. Senior-Community Center--Project design, costs and funding alternatives presented to City Council and Board of County Commissioners; joint resolut'ion adopted. Grant and loan applications in preparation. 4. Zoning Code Improvements--Downtown parking amendménts and C-III building use ordinance enacted by City Council. Front Yard & House Numbering ordinances presented to Council for hearing on September 6. Amendments to provide a "fast track" for mino~ variances and conditional use permits for change of use within an existing building have been prepared and set for hearing before the Planning Commission. The Gateway Project recommendations will help with a si~n code update, but staff time is not currently available to draft ordinances. Other improvements needed include bed & breakfast ordinance, day care, clarification of drainage require- ments for expansion projects, revised use tables, and condominiuns. We are hoping some of this work may be accomplished once building permit activity slows down. 5. Downtown Parking Improvements--City Hall lot paved and striped, new signs should be up by November 1. The parking improvement plan (capital project priorities, etc.) will likely have to wait~ till 1989. 6. Purchase Property for Fire Training Facility--on hold until the Comprehensive Master Plan indicates whether or not the property in question will also be needed for water purposes. Comprehensive Plan to City Council in first quarter of 1989. 7. Library Salary Adjustments--Adjustments made in 1988 budget. 8. Equipment Replacement Reserves--A proposal will be presented at the retreat for determining when to replace equipment, and a projected replacement schedule. 9. Design Review Ordinance--On hold till staff time becomes available. 10. Port Townsend Gateway Project--Charrette successfully conducted -in April, con- ceptual adoption by Council resolution. An initial session and a site review held with the Department of Transportation held, potential purchase of the pro- perty behind the welcome sign is being pursued. Recommendations used in fre- quent pre-application conferences with interested developers. Further implemen- tation awaits available staff time. 11. Purchase Property for One Million Gallon Water Tank Drainage/Stol'age --Completed. 12. Renovate and Expand Carnegie Library--Fund raising has topped $300,000 in cash and pledges, LSCA Grant awarded for $248,000, City Council declared by resolution intent to appropriate up to $150,000 under certain conditions, $100,000 gap to be raised. 13. Sidewalk Restoration--Main Street has been offering grant and loan funds to assist property owners make critical sidewalk repairs. Ted Stricklin reported of progrsss toward completion of revised specifications on the installation of an elevator in City Hall. A discussion ensued on the possibility of relocating it on the north side of the building. 46 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF.SEPTEMBER 8, 1988, Cont. A schedule was presented by Ted Stricklin for the Secondary Sewer Project and reported on problems associated with the outfall indicating repð~rs could cost between twenty and fifty thousand dollars. . Ted Stricklin reported on easement difficulties associated with the Seaview Sewer Local Improvement District. Mayor Shirley reported on the progress of negotiations for the purchase of the Chinese Gardens indicating that the State has put their money into escrow. 1989 COUNCIL PRIORITIES It was suggested unfinishec items from the 1988 list be included on the list for 1989. In addition, the issue of ferry traffic, bringing the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning together, and generally improving the'regulations we are trying to enforce were sug- gestions considered for addition to the list. It was recommended that the Council wait till later in the retreat to prioritize a new list of projects. The meeting was recessed at 12:15 PM. At 1:00 PM the meeting was reconvened. A draft resolution establishing a policy for enforcement of the building, construction, zoning, subdivision and environmental protection regulations of the City of Port Town- send was presented to th= Council by Michael Hildt. Ted Stricklin reported on the equipment replacement needs of the City and financing options were discussed. David Grove presented a financial report indicating that collections of twenty of twenty-five major revenue sources are above last years figures and fund balances in twenty-one of twenty-five funds are higher than at this same time one year ago. He cautioned the Council about excess optimism because of the large outlay of funds pending on several projects. ' After polling the Council as to their individual preferences, the following prioriti- zation was made of projects under consideration for 1989. High Ferry Traffic/Parking Recycling Regulations Enforcement Senior-Community Center Transient Businesses/Street Use Medium-High Balloon Hanger (McCurdy Performing Arts Center) Capital Improvement Plan Design Review Ordinance Equipment Replacement Reserves Zoning Code Improvements First "Fast Track" proaëss for minor variances & conditional use permits Sign Code Overhaul Use Table Ovehaul Second Bed and Breakfast Ordinance Condominium Ordinance Third Day Care Ordinance Delet "Structures" from setback requirements Mobile Home Zoning Subdivision/Short Plan Ordinance Overhaul Medium City Dock Restoration City Hall Elevator Downtown Parking Im~rovemGnt Plan Lighting the Courthouse Pedestrian and Bikeways Secondary Sewage Treatment (well underway) Sidewalk Restoration I I I 47 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 8, 1988, Cont. A discussion ensued on how the exchang~ 'of ideas common at the retreat can be extended into regular Council Meetings. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the special meeting adjourned at 4:20 PM. I Attest: 6i~~' Mayor 1LJ~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 20, 1988 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this twentieth day of September, 1988, at 7:30 PM, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Karen Chang, John Clise, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, Julie McCulloch and Norma Owsley. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, Clerk-Treasuer David Grove, Executive Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael Hildt and J\ssistant Plan- ner Kevin O'Neill. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jann Vasiliou was recognized and spoke about a problem with her neighbor opening 32nd Street for parking for the Christian Day Care and Alpha Omega Privete School. The traffic resulting from the school is hazardous to the rest of thE! neighborhood children and the weed killer and gravel that has been put in the road will change the ground water flow causing a muck field. Ms Vasiliou posed a number of questions with regard to the status of this unopened street. She was asked to provide the city with a written list of these questions. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that Mrs Hickenbottom be requested to not kill any more grass or put down any more rock until the Street Committee has had time to make a recommendation to Council which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley. Councilmember Clise commented that the legal aspect of Ms Vasiliou's questions should be answered by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Nancy Lamy was recognized and publicly thanked the Council for their help with the wate~.sewer and garbage problem of the James Swan Hotel. CONSENT ,r,GEfIIOA I Councilmember Jones made a motion to aoprove the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimnusly by voice vote. Approval of the minutes of SeptRmber 6, 1988, as written without reading. Approval of the following bills nnd claims: Current EXDense Street Parks Arterial Street Hotel/Motel Fire Equipment Constru~tion Emergency Medical Services Mainstreet Sidewalk $19,555.21 4,890.02 1,002.98 3,060.00 1 ,820. 10 9,467.02 3,955.45 1,257.08