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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/15/1988 67 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF NOVEMBER 10, 1988, Cont. I improvements to the sewer treatment plant to provide secondary se~~er treatment by the oxidation ditch method. He explained that the facility plan has been submitted to the Department of Ecology and that this hearing is part of the review. He out- lined the schedule of construction; the additional effect on sewer rates were ident- ified and removal of sludge explained. A formal sewer rate study will be done after the first of the year. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the public. There being no testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the public and turned to the Coun- cil. A brief discussion on the effect of the Cape George Sewer District on the pro- posal ensued. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM. Attest: ~~4J- ~~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 15, 1988 I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this fifteenth day of November, 1988, at 7:30 PM, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presiding. ROLL CJI.LL 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-Treasurer David Grove, Executive Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael Hildt and Assistant Plan- ner Kevin O'Neill. PliBLI C COMMENTS John Sudlow was recognized and requested that the Council process his short plat subdivision application. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the application be referred' to the Planning Commission which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Hank Sukert was recognized and asked how much the bill for the Kathy MacDonald case is and why the City Attorney was not used. Mr Grove answered that the bill for services will be split with the Washington Cities Insurance Authority and has not yet arrived. Mayor Shirley exDlained that there was a potential for a conflict of interest for the City Attorney with the case. I Bo Sullivan, Patti Sullivan, Debbie Fountain, Corey Rogers, Sonya 'Miller and Linda Hanson were all recognized individually and spoke against the ordinance pertaining to improvement of streets and the Grant Street Alley in particular. Gary Wiles was recognized and spol~e saying the alley has always been platted and nothing has been taken away. ' John Lockwood was recognized and spoke against the proposed increase of overflights for aitplanes from the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. Councilmember Kenna repor- ted that there will he a meeting on this subject at the Port Townsend Cafe on Nov- ember 17, 1988, at 5;00 PM. CONSENT AGENDA, ' 68 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 15, 1988, Cont. Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the minutes for November 1, 1988, as written without reading. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: Current Expense Street' Park Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvement Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Storm Drainage Utility Equipment Rental $ 17,776.14 4,201 .51 270.32 402.07 4,644.82 453.29 131,177 .82 984.31 1,446.61 $161,356.89 Tota 1 Setting Hearings: Conditional Use Permit Application No 8810-01 -Jackson Variance Application No 8811-01 -Jackson Dee 6, 1988 Dee 6, 1988 Communications: A copy of an article by Teresa Tsalaky from the Bainbridge Review dated October 12, 1988, was copied for Council stating that McDonaldls Corporation is considering build- ing a restaurant on an intersection in the city of Winslow. The city is considering a master plan for design standards and a town meeting to explain that the city can1t stop McDonald's from moving in. An environmental checklist dated November 2, 1988, from Charles H Kingsland to build a residence at 6 Kanu Drive was copied for Council and referred to the Legislative/ Environmental Committee. A letter dated November 2, 1988, from Forest Shomer, Director, Abundant Life Seed Foundation,' was copied for Council expressing his concerns about frequent over- flights by Naval Air Station Whidbey Island military jets over Port Townsend. This was referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. A letter dated November 3, 1988, from David Grove, Clerk-Treasurer, tò Washington State Liquor Control Board License Division was copied for Council stating that the Council has no objection to the issuance of a license to the Port Townsend Cafe. A letter dated November 4, 1988, from Hildegard Crawford, President, Board of Direc- tors, Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra, requesting an annual allocation of $1,000.00 in support of the orchestra was éopied for Council and referred to the Finance Com- mittee. A letter dated November 7, 1988, from Charles M Adams, Executive Director, Bayshore Enterprises, was copied for Council requesting that the contract for curbside recyc- ling be assigned to Jefferson County as of November 1, 1988. This was referred to Resolution No 88-33 later on the agenda. This concludes the Consent Agenda. PUBLI C HEAR I NGS Rezone Application No 8807-04 -Amburn. Mr O'Neill reviewed the findings, conclusions and conditions of the Port Townsend Planning Commission and the recommendation that this be a contract rezone. Màyor Shirley opened the hearing to the public. William Amburn was recognized and spoke in favor of the rezone. Mike Hoy was recognized and spoke against the rezone because of the increase in traffic. Mr Amburn was recognized and stated that the traffic would not be any different whether the property was rezoned or left as it is with homes built on the lots. There being no further testi- mony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the public and turned to the Council for disposition. After a discussion of the inclusion of other property in the rezone, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council remand the application back to the Planning Commission to amend the application to include the other property owners to avoid a spot rezone which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanim- ously by voice vote. A Legislative/Environmental Committee meeting was set for 7:00 PM on December 6, 1988, to review the environmental checklist for this project. I I I 69 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 15, 1988, Cont. COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council make a declaration of non significance for the environmental' checklist for William Miller to develop a miniature golf park at Sims Way and Logan Streets which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Street/Storm Drainage/Light. Councilmember Camfield reported that a meeting was held on November 9, 1988, to discuss the Grant Place Alley which was attended by 22 people in addition to the Committee, Michael Hildt, Ted Stricklin and Keith Harper. She noted that the Committee will have a recommendation after the Executive Session later on the agenda. Recycling Survey. Mr Grove announced that a recycling survey will be sent out to all city garbage service customers. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the Council approve a voucher for $1,000.00 for the postage for the survey which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. / UNFINISHED BUSINESS Latecomer Fees Sought by A 11 en Beach. ~1r Harper exp 1 ai ned the background as he knows it and stated that he didn1t feel the agfeement could be enforced since it was not recorded with the County Auditor. After further discussion, Mr Stricklin was asked to compile all the information available and report to the Water/Sewer Committee. RESOLUTION NO 88-80 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO 88-71 PERTAINING TO A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1256 LAWRENCE STREET WITHIN THE CITY, AND AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A COUNTER-OFFER TO PURCHASE SAID PROPERTY. I Mr Harper explained the resolution. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 88-80 which was seconded by Councilmernber Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. Ordinance Pertaining to Improvement of Streets. After discussion, this ordinance was delayed until after the Executive Session later on the agenda. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO 88-81 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AFIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. Mayor Shirley explained the resolution. Councilmember Clise madE~ a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 88-81 which was seconded by Councilmernber Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Shoreline Bluff Setback Variance Request -Simpson. Councilmember Kenna explained that this is an administrative variance request asking for a 20 foot setback in- stead of the 35 foot setback required by Jefferson County. Counc'ilmember Kenna made a motion that the administrative variance be approved with the condition that the trees from the bluff to the building site would not be cut down but be retained which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed by voice vote with Councilmem- ber Chang voting against the motion. RESOLUTION NO 88-82 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT DF RECYCLING AGREEMENT WITH BAYSHORE ENTERPRISES. Mayor Shirley explained the resolution. Councilmember Clise made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 88-82 which was seconded by Councilmernber McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. ,70 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 15, 1988, Cont. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION Councilmember Kenna asked the status of the Liquor Board's reconsjderation of the license for the Port Townsend Cafe. Tammy Robinson was recognized and reported that it would be a minimum of 20 days before anything is known. Councilmember McCulloch reported she has had a call from someone who was concerned about woodsmoke in the air~This prompted a question of notification on days that might have woodburning banned. Councilmember Owsley reported that there are a few people working for the State who are trained to know by sight the condition of the air and that it might be an idea to request someone to spend some time in this area. Councilmember Clise requested an update from Mayor Shirley on the styrofoam problem. Mayor Shirley reported that the city of Portland, Oregon, is in the process øf con- sidering legislation to do away with certain types of styrofoam and plastic. As- soon as this lègislation passes, it will be used to start a grass roots effort in other communities., .' '. , EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Shirley recessed the meeting into Executive Session at 9:25 PM to discuss a real estate matter and pending litigation. The meeting was reconvened at 10:18 PM. RESOLUTION NO 88-83 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH JOHN P GRIFFIN II AND KAY L GRIFFIN. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that thé Council adopt Resolution No 88~83 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO 88-84 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO MAKE AN OFFER TO PURCHASE A UTILITY EASEMENT FROM KURT LAMBERTON IN CONNECTION WITH A SEAVIEW SEWER PROJECT, LID NO 1~ Mr Harper explained the resolution. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 88-84 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Street Committee Report. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that Grant Place Alley remain as improved with an added chip-seal coat; be marked as a dead-end street with no parking on either side; be marked with a 5 mile per hour speed limit and that the current turn-around should remain which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley. After discussion of other alternatives, the motion passed unJAiffið~31y by voice vote. c.ðl.MJC1t..pf.f£At t/j1$/<.. '3'Z>tJe..t' Oð Tl!-JJ If;JJrøJ~T Tf#i. ¡qo TfóN . . , 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 ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The ordinance was read for the second time by title. Councilmember McCulloch pointed out that this ordinance is meant to remedy situations in the city where plats abut each other and landlocked lots are involved. Executive Session Information. Mayor Shirley reported that the appropriate staff can be involved in Executive Session according to his understanding of the law. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 10:35 PM, ~ Attest: )~ ~ rl"'rv- Tr"'n<::ljf"'r Mayor I I I