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Home My WebLink About10/18/1988 57 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 18, 1988 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this eighteenth day of October, 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, John Clise" Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, Julie McCulloch and Norma Owsley. Councilmember Karen Chan!~ was excused. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Directot' Ted Stricklin, Clerk-Treasurer David Grove and Executive Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael Hi 1 dt. PUBLI C COMMENTS Lowell Bogart, owner of a Bed and Breakfast, was recognized and offered the help and input of the local bed and breakfast owners in defining bed and brE!akfasts for the purposes of zoning ordinances. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agendc which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the minutes for October 4, 1988, Approval of the following bills and claims: I Current Expense Street Park Fire Equipment Construction Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvement Federal Shared Revenue Water-Sewer Storm Drainage Equipment Rental Total Setting Hearings: 1989 Preliminary Budget Conditional Use Permit No 8808-02 -Roberts Rezone Application No 8807-04 -Amburn Approval of Appointments: as written without reading. $ 11,764.81 8,769.01 1,203.03 3,525.79 501.61 6,532.99 318.79 104,713.02 50,345.24 87.56 $187,761.85 Dec 5, 1988, 7:00 PM Nov 1, 1988 Nov 15, 1988 Karen Erickson Liz Smith Jean Anderson Planning Commission Historic Preservation Commission Histovic Preservation Commission Dee 31, 1990 Dec 31, 1989 Dec 31, 1990 Communications: A letter dated October 7, 1988, from John M Vincent, Attorney for Townsend Meadows Senior Retirement Planned Unit Development by William Grace, was copied for Council asking for clarification of the right to develop the project in phases. This was referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. A letter dated October 7, 1988, from Marlene Windom, to the Mayor and Council, re- questing permission for a "spagetti" waterline was copied for Council. The Water/ Sewer Committee addressed this at the last meeting. I A letter dated October 11, 1988, from Thomas J Majhan to Jefferson Title Company re- garding the purchase of the Port Townsend Properties, Inc. property at 1256 Lawrence Street was copied for Council. This concludes the Consent Agenda. 58 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 18, 1988, Cont. PUBLIC HEARING Amendment to Zoning Code to delete "uses" (including "structures") from setback re- quirements. Mr Hildt reviewed the zoning code amendment. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the public. John Sudlow was recognized and questioned whether an under- ground drainfield would be covered in this amendment and was told it would not. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the public and turned to the Council for disposition. After a brief discussion of Fire Department require- ments, Councilmember Jones made a motion to continue the' hearing until 'the next meet- ing which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS Police/Fire/Animal Control. Councilmember Clise reported that the Committee had met and discussed the proposal for the animal welfare program submitted by Bayshore. Ordinances needed will be submitted to the Committee and Mr Harper by Bayshore based on those of other communities. Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council make a declaration of non-significance for Glenn T and Gail P Clemens to construct a single-family residence in Galleon View Estates which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. ' Councilmember Kenna announced that the Committee will be coming up with a change in the verb age for an amendment for the ordinance to allow for barn structures in R-1A areas. Street/Storm Drainage/Light. 5:00 PM on October 31, 1988. Councilmember Jones set a meeting of the Committee for Proclamation. Mayor Shirley proclaimed Saturday, November 5, 1988, as "Bowl IEm Over" for Kids Bowling for Kids-Village Day. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO 2133 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $58,000 TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, $4,445 TO THE HOTEL-MOTEL TRANSIENT TAX FUND, $1,401 TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FUND, $15,000 TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND, $33,500 TO THE WATER-SEWER FUND, $54,000 TO THE STORM AND SURFACE WATER FUND AND $15,260 TO THE MEMORIAL FUND, MAKING FINDINGS, AND DECLARING AN EMERENCY. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title and explained that no action can be taken at this time and that the ordinance is for introduction only. Bid Award on Elevator Construction. 0 Mr Stricklin reported that there were two bids received: Base Bid: Elevator Stop in Basement: Reijnen 116,285.70 6,124.00 Nordland 134,643.00 17,380.00 Mr Stricklin recommended acceptance of the bid from Reijnen which would total $146,368.44 for the project including sales tax, architectural fees, 3 phase power and contigency. After discussion of funding, Councilmember Camfield made a motion to accept the bid from Reijnen which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote with five Councilmembers voting the the affirmative and Councilmember Owsley voting against. ' RESOLUTION NO 88-72 A RESOLUTIDN AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A SECOND LETTER OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH UNION WHARF ASSOCIATES FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF UN ION' WHARF. Mayor Shirley explained the resolution and reported that the project is proceeding. Councilmember Owsley made a motion to adopt Resolution No 88-72 which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I 59 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 18, 1988, Cont. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO 2131 AN ORDINANCE REDUCING THE UTILITY BUSINESS TAX UPON TELEPHONE BUSINESSES, BY AMENDING PRIOR ORDINANCES AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. I Mr Grove expl~ined the ordinance and read it by title. Councilmembe~ Kenna made a motion that the first readinq be considered the second and the th'ird be by title only whfcH'~as ~2conded by Có~ncilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2131 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote. \ . RESOLUTION NO 88-73 , . \ -': " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND DECLARING CERTAIN FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT SURPLUS. Mr Grove explained the resolution. Councilmember Jones made a motion to adopt Res- olution No 88-73 which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley. After a brief discus- sion about advertising, the motion passed unanimously by voice votE~. RESOLUTION NO 88-74 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF CERTAIN RECORDS TO THE WASHINGTON STATE ARCHIVES. I Mr Grove explained the resolution. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Res- olution No 88-74 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO 2132 AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS OR SIDEWALKS; AMENDING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE 196 AND SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE 1607, TOGETHER WITH SECTION 12.04.180 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE; AND EST~BLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr Harper explained the ordinance. Mayor Shirley announced that this is the first reading and that the ordinance will be hel~ until the next meeting" COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION Mr Hildt announced that the Block Grant Application for the Senior Center was mailed to the State last week. Mr Hildt also reported that he has had two conversations with the Department of Tran- sportation. The District is recommending that the speed limit be reduced to 30 miles per hour and th~ State Patrol has agreed also. It is now on the agenda for the Oper- ations Engineer to make his final decision on November 7, 1988. I EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Shirley recessed the meeting i'nto Executive Session at 8:17 PM to discuss a real estate transaction and pending litigation. The meeting was rE~convened at 8:28 PM. Management of 1256 Lawrence Street. After a brief discussion of l'iability insurance for the building, Councilmember Clise made a motion that Coldwell Banker Property Management be authorized to handle the rental of the apartments for the City as they have been doing for Port Townsend Prooerties, Inc which was seconded by Councilmem- ber Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. ./ 60 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 18, 1988, Cont. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 8:32 PM. Attest: ~~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 1, 1988 The City Council of the City of Port To\1nsend met in regular session this first day of November, 1988, at 7:30 PM, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Karen Chang, John Clise, Vern Jones, Julie McCulloch and Norma Owsley. Councilmember Mike Kenna was excused. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael Hildt and Assistant Planner Kevin O.Neill. PUBLI C COMMENTS Ellen Blount was recognized and praised the ambulance service for their actions in saving her husband when he had a heart attack. Mr R N Blount was also recognized and spoke in favor of any support needed ,by the ambulance service. Doris Yesberger was recognized and asked th~t animal license fees not be raised and that any ordinances from oth~r areas be carefully analyze~ before being put into force in Port Townsend. Tammy Robinson, owner of the Port Townsend Cafe, was recognized and requested a recon- sideration of the decision of the Police Chief to disapprove her location for a liquor license. Mayor Shirley asked Pôlice Chief Robert Hinton to explain his reasons for recommending that the license be denied which he did. After several expressions of support for the application from the Council, Councilmember Clise made a motion that the Clerk of the Council write a letter to The Washington State Liquor Control Board stating that the Council has no objections to the issuance of a liquor license to the Port Townsend Cafe which was seconded by Councilmember Chang and passed unanimously by voice vote. Hank Sukert was recognized and suggested that the city set up a committee to review permits when there is a possibility of conflict. Virginia Browne was recognized and asked about the liquor license for the Starrett House Bed and Breakfast. Mayor Shirley explained that bed and breakfasts have a special limited license. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jone~.made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanjmously by voice vote. Approval of the minutes for October 18, 1988, as written without reading. Setting Hearings: Facility Plan for Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant for November 10, 1988, at 7:00 PM in City Hall. I I I